Ancient India Crossword

1. The prince who became known as the Buddha.
3. A religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama that focuses on ending suffering.
7. The universal spirit that Hindus believe is in all things.
8. The highest caste in Indian society made up of priests.
11. The ancient sacred writings of India.
12. The belief that the soul is reborn into a new body after death.
14. People who were viewed as impure and were outside of the caste system.
15. Seasonal winds that bring rain for crops but can also cause dangerous floods.

2. A person's personal duty based on their place in society.
4. A large landmass that is part of a continent but is separate from it.
5. A social group that a person is born into and cannot change.
6. The path that Buddhists follow to reach Nirvana and end suffering.
9. One of the oldest religions in the world that believes in many gods and goddesses.
10. The force that decides the form people will be reborn into in their next life.
13. The Mauryan king who rejected violence and spread Buddhist teachings.