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- 4. The location of one of the world’s earliest civilizations, known for cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.
- 7. The written language developed in ancient India.
- 10. A time of peace and prosperity when arts, learning, and trade flourished.
- 12. A social structure that divided Indian society into fixed classes based on birth or occupation.
- 14. Sacred texts containing the teachings of Buddha.
- 15. area is flat and has a higher elevation than the surrounding areas.
- 16. A fortress that overlooks and protects a city.
- 18. A large landmass that is smaller than a continent, such as India, which is separated by natural barriers like mountains.
- 19. The belief that a person’s actions in this life determine what happens in future lives.
- 20. Core Buddhist beliefs that explain suffering and how to overcome it.
- 22. One of the world’s oldest religions; developed in India and involves belief in many gods and reincarnation.
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- 1. Laws carved on rocks and pillars during Ashoka’s rule to spread moral teachings.
- 2. An ancient Indian practice where a widow was expected to throw herself onto her husband’s funeral fire (no longer practiced).
- 3. Writings that explain Hindu beliefs, such as the idea of a universal spirit.
- 5. A person’s duty or correct behavior according to their class or stage of life.
- 6. A state of perfect peace and freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
- 8. A seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rains in summer and dry air in winter.
- 9. The rebirth of a soul in a new body.
- 11. Sacred texts of Hinduism that include hymns and religious teachings.
- 13. A guide for right living that helps end desire and suffering.
- 17. A long poem that tells stories of heroes; examples include the Mahabharata and Ramayana.
- 21. Means “Enlightened One”; title given to Siddhartha Gautama after he reached enlightenment.