Ancient India Geography

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Across
  1. 2. Seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rain to India
  2. 4. A long chain of mountains
  3. 5. Highest caste; priests and scholars
  4. 7. Warriors and rulers
  5. 9. River valley where early Indian civilization began
  6. 11. Mountain system separating India from the rest of Asia
  7. 13. Servants and laborers
  8. 14. Plateau Plateau covering south-central India
  9. 15. Farmers, traders, and merchants
  10. 17. River A major river in northern India considered sacred
Down
  1. 1. Ancient Indus Valley city, known for grids and sewer systems
  2. 3. A landmass that is part of a continent but distinct
  3. 6. Social class structure of ancient India
  4. 8. Ancient city known for advanced plumbing systems
  5. 10. Sanskrit word meaning “class” or “category” in society
  6. 12. Tallest mountain in the world
  7. 16. The “untouchables” or outcasts outside the caste system