Early India

3. Teachings of Buddhism, expressing the nature of suffering, its origin, its conclusion, and the path leading to the end of suffering.
6. Buddhist principles such as: right understanding, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration.
7. A large, unique landmass that is part of a larger continent.
8. The concept of moral cause and effect, where one's actions in this life or previous lives influence their future experiences.
12. A concept in Buddhism, advocating for a balanced and moderate approach to life, avoiding extremes of indulgence or self-denial.
15. A vast, fertile region in South Asia formed by the Indus River and its branches.
17. An ancient city in the Indus Valley Civilization.
18. A person who has devoted their life to religious contemplation, often residing in a monastery.

1. A major river flowing through present-day Pakistan and northwest India.
2. The belief in the cycle of rebirth, where an individual's soul is reborn into a new body after death.
4. To move from one place to another.
5. A social hierarchy traditionally dividing people into distinct social classes or castes.
9. An ancient city of the Indus Valley Civilization, located in present-day Pakistan.
10. The oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. They include hymns, rituals, and philosophical teachings.
11. An area of relatively level high ground.
13. The world's highest mountain range.
14. One of the world's oldest religions, originating in the Indian subcontinent.
16. The moral and ethical duties and responsibilities that an individual is expected to follow according to Hinduism.