History Learning Contract #3 Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. a large, distinct landmass in South Asia, geographically bounded by the Himalayas to the north and the Indian Ocean to the south
  2. 5. a historical pattern of recurring rise and fall of dynasties in ancient China, justified by the Mandate of Heaven
  3. 6. meaning "to uphold" or "to sustain," representing the cosmic moral order, the "right way of living," or the "law of nature" that holds the universe together
  4. 9. a fine-grained, yellowish, windblown silt sediment that forms thick, fertile deposits
  5. 11. the practical guide to achieving spiritual liberation from the cycle of Rebirth and suffering
  6. 12. an ancient monotheistic religion founded by the prophet Zoroaster in Persia
  7. 14. meaning "non-violence" or "non-injury"
  8. 17. the idea that good actions lead to good outcomes, and bad actions lead to negative outcomes, and it is the sum of all of those actions
  9. 19. the concept of the eternal, unchanging "self" or "soul" that is the true essence of an individual
  10. 20. a group of ancient people who spoke Proto-Indo-Iranian languages
  11. 21. a rigid social hierarchy based on birth, with individuals assigned a social status and occupation for life
  12. 23. a state of ultimate liberation and the cessation of suffering
  13. 24. empire founded by Chandra Gupta, not related to Chandragupta Maurya who founded the Mauryan Empire, the empire is known for its advancements in many fields
  14. 25. an individual sent on a religious mission to spread their faith
  15. 26. represents the balance of two opposing but complementary forces in the universe
Down
  1. 1. the merit-based selection of government officials through a competitive examination system, most prominently in Imperial China
  2. 2. a series of fortifications built over centuries in China, meant to protect against nomadic tribes
  3. 4. ancient sacred texts in Hinduism
  4. 7. fundamental Buddhist teachings from ancient India, outlining the path to enlightenment
  5. 8. the ultimate, impersonal reality, or cosmic spirit, from which all things in the universe originate and to which they return
  6. 10. an ancient Chinese concept that legitimized the rule of a king or emperor by claiming his authority was granted by a divine power, or "Heaven"
  7. 13. a central Confucian concept emphasizing respect, obedience, and care for one's parents and ancestors
  8. 15. the predominant religion of the Indian subcontinent, origins traced to the Indus Valley Civilization
  9. 16. the ultimate spiritual goal of liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth
  10. 18. the belief that the soul or consciousness is reborn into a new body after death
  11. 22. an ancient Chinese philosophical and religious tradition emphasizing living in harmony with the "Dao," or "the way" of the natural universe