Ancient Indian Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 4. The highest-ranking varna (social class) in the ancient Indian caste system. Brahmins were traditionally priests and scholars
  2. 8. The second-highest varna in the ancient Indian caste system. Kshatriyas were rulers or warriors
  3. 10. Valley Civilization An ancient civilization that flourished in the Indus River Valley from around 3300 to 1300 BCE. It is known for its well-planned cities and advanced urban infrastructure.
  4. 11. In Hinduism, the laws and duties that guide the behavior of each caste member
  5. 13. Another ancient city of the Indus Valley Civilization, located in present-day Pakistan. It was known for its advanced urban planning and drainage system.
  6. 14. Empire An ancient Indian empire that existed from around 320 to 550 CE. It is known as the "Golden Age" of India, characterized by advancements in art, science, and literature.
  7. 15. A spiritual and physical discipline originating in ancient India. It involves a combination of physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to promote physical and mental well-being.
  8. 16. The third varna in the ancient Indian caste system. Vaishyas were commoners, involved in trade and agriculture
  9. 18. A sacred river in India, considered holy by Hindus. It is believed to cleanse sins and provide spiritual purification.
  10. 19. The ultimate goal of life in Hinduism, representing liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. It is achieved through self-realization and union with the divine
  11. 21. A religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) in ancient India. It emphasizes the pursuit of enlightenment and the cessation of suffering
  12. 24. The sacred "song of God" composed about 200 BC and incorporated into the Mahabharata, a Sanskrit epic. It contains a discussion between Krishna and the Indian hero Arjuna on human nature and the purpose of life
  13. 25. An ancient Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty who ruled from 268 to 232 BCE. He is known for his conversion to Buddhism and his efforts to spread the teachings of the Buddha
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  1. 1. A religion founded in India in the 6th century BCE, whose members believe that everything in the universe has a soul and therefore shouldn't be harmed
  2. 2. A body of religious and philosophical beliefs and cultural practices native to India, based on a caste system. It is characterized by a belief in reincarnation, a belief in a supreme being of many forms and natures, the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, and a desire for liberation from earthly evils
  3. 3. Ancient Hindu scriptures written in Sanskrit, considered the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. They contain hymns, prayers, rituals, and philosophical teachings.
  4. 5. A sacred word, sound, or phrase repeated during meditation or religious rituals in Hinduism and Buddhism.
  5. 6. One of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Ramayana. It tells the story of the Kurukshetra War and includes the Bhagavad-Gita
  6. 7. system A social hierarchy prevalent in ancient India, dividing society into different hereditary groups with distinct privileges and responsibilities.
  7. 9. A dome-shaped Buddhist shrine, often containing relics or sacred objects
  8. 12. An ancient city of the Indus Valley Civilization, located in present-day Pakistan. It was one of the major urban centers of the civilization
  9. 17. An ancient Indian language that was used for religious and literary purposes. It is considered the classical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism
  10. 20. A mountain range extending 1500 miles on the border between India and Tibet. This range contains the world's highest mountain
  11. 22. The lowest varna in the ancient Indian caste system. Shudras were laborers and servants
  12. 23. A practice in ancient India where a widow would self-immolate on her husband's funeral pyre. It was considered a mark of devotion and loyalty.