Across
- 3. One of the major ancient cities of the Indus Valley
- 5. A major river in India that is sacred in Hinduism
- 8. Age A period of great cultural achievements and advancements in math and science
- 10. The founder of Buddhism
- 12. The fortress or central structure of an Indus Valley city
- 13. Seasonal winds that bring heavy rain, crucial for farming
- 15. The system that divided Indian society into hierarchical groups
- 16. The golden age of Indian culture occurred under this empire
- 18. The belief in the cycle of rebirth in Hinduism and Buddhism
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- 1. The number of noble truths in Buddhism
- 2. The spread of religious ideas by traveling teachers
- 3. The religion that believes in karma and dharma
- 4. The concept of non-violence practiced in both Hinduism and Buddhism
- 6. The other major city of the Indus Valley, known for advanced urban planning
- 7. The sacred texts of Hinduism
- 9. A large landmass that is smaller than a continent, such as India
- 11. A famous Indian emperor who spread Buddhism.
- 14. The ancient Indian writing system
- 17. The first major empire in India, founded by Chandragupta