Ancient India

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  1. 3. – The belief about doing your duty and living the right way.
  2. 4. One of the world’s oldest religions that began in India.
  3. 9. The meaning of the name Mohenjo-Daro.
  4. 11. – The idea that your actions affect what happens to you in the future.
  5. 12. – A major city of the Indus Valley Civilization known for its organized streets.
  6. 13. A state of perfect understanding and peace reached by Buddha.
  7. 14. Subcontinent – The large landmass that includes India and is separated from the rest of Asia by mountains.
  8. 16. Members of the warrior and ruler caste.
  9. 17. A religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.
  10. 19. – People outside the caste system who did the hardest jobs and were treated unfairly.
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  1. 1. The founder of Buddhism who later became known as the Buddha.
  2. 2. Members of the highest caste who performed religious duties.
  3. 4. The huge mountain range that separates India from the rest of Asia.
  4. 5. – The belief that the soul is reborn after death in a new body.
  5. 6. Buddha’s teachings explaining why people suffer and how to overcome suffering.
  6. 7. People who bought and sold goods in ancient India.
  7. 8. Buddha’s eight-step guide to living a good life and ending suffering.
  8. 10. – An ancient Indus Valley city famous for advanced plumbing and city planning.
  9. 15. River – The river where one of the earliest civilizations in ancient India developed.
  10. 18. – A practice of deep thinking and focusing the mind.
  11. 20. System – The social class system that divided people in ancient India.