Ancient India

2. A law or official order carved on stone or pillars by Ashoka.
5. An empire known as India’s Golden Age of learning and culture.
7. A sacred river in India that provided fertile farmland and held religious importance.
9. A major river that supported early Indian civilizations with water and fertile soil.
11. A person’s duty or moral responsibility based on their role in society.
12. The belief that a person’s actions affect their future.
14. A Mauryan emperor who converted to Buddhism and ruled through nonviolence.
15. The first empire to unite most of India under one government.
16. The highest caste, responsible for religious rituals and education.
17. Spiritual liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
18. Seasonal winds that bring heavy rain, affecting farming and food supply.
19. One of the world’s oldest religions, developed over time with many beliefs and practices.
20. A large landmass that is part of a continent but has its own distinct geography.

1. A period of great achievement and prosperity.
3. A social hierarchy in which a person’s status is determined by birth.
4. A massive mountain range north of India that helped protect the region from invasion.
6. A subcaste based on occupation and family.
8. A system of bringing water to crops to help them grow.
10. Sacred Hindu texts containing hymns, prayers, and rituals.
13. The belief that the soul is reborn after death.