Ancient India

3. A mixture of two or more metals blended together to make a stronger or more useful material.
7. A large mountain range in northern India that provided natural protection and affected the region’s climate.
10. Seasonal winds that bring heavy rains in the summer and dry air in the winter. They strongly shaped farming in ancient India.
11. The number system we use today (0–9). It was developed in India and later spread around the world.
13. A major river in northern India that provided water for farming and became an important religious site.
16. An ancient civilization that grew along the Indus River, known for its planned cities, writing system, and advanced technology.
17. A hot, dry desert in northwest India that acted as a natural barrier and limited settlement.

1. The science of working with metals—heating, shaping, and mixing them to make tools, weapons, and jewelry.
2. A high, flat region in southern India with dry land and rocky soil.
4. An early method of protecting people from disease by giving a small, safe amount of a virus so the body can learn to fight it.
5. A major river in South Asia where one of the world’s earliest civilizations began.
6. The study of stars, planets, and space.
8. An ancient written and spoken language of India. Many early Indian texts were created in Sanskrit.
9. Systems of pipes and drains that carry water in and out of buildings. The Harappans were among the first to develop indoor plumbing.
12. The belief that after a person dies, their soul is reborn in a new body.
14. The idea that a person’s actions affect what happens to them in the future, including their next life.
15. One of the world’s oldest religions, which began in ancient India. It includes many beliefs, gods, and traditions.