GRAPES of Ancient India

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  1. 3. One of the major ancient cities of the Indus Valley
  2. 5. A major river in India that is sacred in Hinduism
  3. 8. Age A period of great cultural achievements and advancements in math and science
  4. 10. The founder of Buddhism
  5. 12. The fortress or central structure of an Indus Valley city
  6. 13. Seasonal winds that bring heavy rain, crucial for farming
  7. 15. The system that divided Indian society into hierarchical groups
  8. 16. The golden age of Indian culture occurred under this empire
  9. 18. The belief in the cycle of rebirth in Hinduism and Buddhism
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  1. 1. The number of noble truths in Buddhism
  2. 2. The spread of religious ideas by traveling teachers
  3. 3. The religion that believes in karma and dharma
  4. 4. The concept of non-violence practiced in both Hinduism and Buddhism
  5. 6. The other major city of the Indus Valley, known for advanced urban planning
  6. 7. The sacred texts of Hinduism
  7. 9. A large landmass that is smaller than a continent, such as India
  8. 11. A famous Indian emperor who spread Buddhism.
  9. 14. The ancient Indian writing system
  10. 17. The first major empire in India, founded by Chandragupta