Ancient Civilizations 1

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Across
  1. 4. a nation in northeast Africa, settled around 3100 B.C.E
  2. 7. a craftsperson
  3. 8. fine particles of rock
  4. 9. a means of supplying land with water
  5. 11. an ideal state of happiness and peace
  6. 14. writing that uses wedge-shaped characters
  7. 15. an ancient Indian language
  8. 17. ruler of the Mauryan Empire whose edicts reflected Buddhist values
  9. 18. the shape and elevation of surface features
  10. 19. of high birth or rank
  11. 20. a class, or group, in Indian society
  12. 21. Hindu concept that states the good and evil done in a past life determines what happens in the next life
Down
  1. 1. a Chinese philosophy that emphasizes proper behavior
  2. 2. a person who makes money by selling goods
  3. 3. a Chinese philosophy that emphasizes strict obedience to laws
  4. 5. a ruler of ancient Egypt
  5. 6. an ancient Mesopotamian temple tower with a shrine at the top
  6. 10. a Chinese philosophy that emphasizes living in harmony with nature
  7. 12. in ancient times, the geographic region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
  8. 13. a strong metal alloy made from copper
  9. 16. a person who writes