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  1. 3. Title meaning "Enlightened One."
  2. 4. Buddhist guide to ethical living and enlightenment.
  3. 8. Religion emphasizing nonviolence toward all living things.
  4. 10. Important teacher and leader of Jainism.
  5. 11. Traditional laborer caste in Hindu society.
  6. 13. Mauryan emperor who promoted Buddhism after a major war.
  7. 14. Founder of Buddhism.
  8. 15. Official proclamations issued by a ruler.
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  1. 1. Religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama.
  2. 2. Founder of the Maurya Empire.
  3. 5. Core teachings explaining suffering and its causes.
  4. 6. State of ultimate peace and freedom from suffering.
  5. 7. Principle of nonviolence in Indian religions.
  6. 9. Powerful empire that united much of India.
  7. 12. Group historically excluded from the traditional caste system.