Ancient Asia

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Across
  1. 2. A former prince who found the answer to enlightenment while meditating
  2. 4. Living a life that's not too extravagant or too strict
  3. 5. This religion requires good karma to move up the caste system
  4. 11. The major rules of Buddhism
  5. 13. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
  6. 15. The end of reincarnation and enlightenment in Buddhism
  7. 16. The major trade route from China to the Mediterranean Sea
  8. 17. This philosophy is built on respect and proper relationships
  9. 18. A strict Hindu social hierarchy
Down
  1. 1. The spread of ideas and culture across trade routes
  2. 3. Seasonal winds in the Indian Ocean
  3. 6. Largest continuous land empire in history
  4. 7. This religion is based on following the teachings of Buddha
  5. 8. A person's mental and physical actions which impact reincarnation
  6. 9. Indian Empire responsible for stepwells and an advanced number system
  7. 10. Respect fone'snes elders
  8. 12. Ancient Chinese Empire responsible for compasses and Junk ships
  9. 14. Naval trade routes connecting Africa to Asia