Ancient India Vocabulary

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  1. 6. Buddhist guidelines for living a moral and peaceful life.
  2. 9. A planned city known for advanced drainage and city layout.
  3. 10. One of the world’s oldest religions, originating in India.
  4. 11. Seasonal winds that bring heavy rain and affect farming and trade.
  5. 13. A period of peace and cultural achievement in Classical India.
  6. 14. The belief that actions affect future life experiences.
  7. 15. One of the largest cities of the Indus River Valley civilization.
  8. 16. A social system that divided people into fixed social groups.
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  1. 1. A large landmass that is part of a continent, like South Asia.
  2. 2. A Hindu belief meaning duty or moral responsibility.
  3. 3. The founder of Buddhism, also known as the Buddha.
  4. 4. A religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.
  5. 5. The belief that the soul is reborn after death.
  6. 7. An early civilization in South Asia that developed along the Indus River.
  7. 8. A Mauryan emperor who helped spread Buddhism across Asia.
  8. 12. Ancient Hindu sacred texts containing hymns and religious teachings.