Across
- 5. a large part of a continent
- 8. focusing one’s mind on spiritual ideas
- 9. System: a social order that has determined one’s place in Indian society
- 11. an important language of Ancient India
- 12. a religion centered around the teachings of the Buddha
- 15. a collection of religious poems, myths, and hymns that influenced Hinduism
- 19. a group from Central Asia who moved into India and established Vedic society
- 21. one of the largest Harappan cities
- 22. Gautama: a prince who discovered enlightenment and became known as the Buddha or the “Enlightened One”
- 23. a state of peace that is free from suffering and desire
- 24. Maurya: a military leader who founded the Mauryan Empire
Down
- 1. a religion founded in India by Mahavira that promotes nonviolence
- 2. one’s spiritual duties
- 3. the rebirth of one’s soul
- 4. a major world religion that developed in India from the Vedas
- 6. Gupta II: leader who expanded the Gupta empire and strengthened the economy
- 7. the science of working with metals, which was founded in Ancient India
- 10. a monotheistic religion founded by Guru Nanak that promotes honesty and equality
- 13. India’s first civilization, located along the Indus River
- 14. achieved when one is released from the cycle of rebirth
- 16. Mauryan king who extended his rule across most of India and prioritized the well-being of his people
- 17. the effect a person’s actions have on their soul
- 18. a wind pattern that influences the climate and leads to wet and dry seasons
- 20. nonviolence and respect for living things