South Asia

2. An ancient language of India, used in Hindu religious texts and classical literature.
4. A refusal to buy or use goods and services to protest.
6. A mountain range in South Asia, home to some of the world’s highest peaks.
8. A major river in South Asia, flowing through India and Pakistan.
12. A flat, fertile area formed by the deposition of sediment by rivers.
13. A powerful tropical storm in the Pacific Ocean, similar to a hurricane.
14. A hierarchical social structure in India, dividing people into different groups based on birth or occupation.
15. Small-scale, home-based production of goods, often handmade.
17. A seasonal wind pattern, bringing heavy rainfall, particularly to South Asia.
18. A journey to a sacred place for religious purposes.

1. A set of agricultural innovations that increased food production in the mid-20th century.
3. A religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, emphasizing enlightenment and the path to Nirvana.
5. The act of peacefully refusing to obey certain laws as a form of protest.
7. A large, distinct landmass, such as the Indian subcontinent, separated from the rest of the continent by geographical features.
9. The British rule in India from 1858 to 1947.
10. A major religion in India, based on the belief in karma, dharma, and reincarnation.
11. The practice of obtaining goods or services from an outside supplier, often to reduce costs.
16. A spiritual teacher or guide in Hinduism, Buddhism, or Sikhism.