Across
- 2. a collection that taught the lessons of sacred Hindu texts
- 5. Metalworkers' unusual skill can be seen in the iron pillar at ___________________.
- 7. the independently ruled sections of India controlled by local governors
- 9. these were engineered for comfort and safety and greatly benefitted trace making it easier to move throughout the empire
- 10. a line of rulers who controlled much of India from 320 to 550 C.E.
- 13. a time of great prosperity and achievement
- 14. the name of the Hindu mathematician and astronomer who combined his fields to make discoveries about Earth and our year length.
- 16. One of the most beloved works of Hinduism literature
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- 1. the most famous university was a Buddhist school in northern India
- 3. this art form often portrayed the Buddha or Hindu deities and other human forms with simplicity and grace
- 4. these were made of various metals often depicted rulers' wealth and their achievements in art, politics, and war.
- 6. the first ruler of the Gupta Empire
- 7. an important part of life and art form for Gupta noble families
- 8. the region of India controlled by the Gupta Empire
- 11. the Ajanta Caves had huge ___________ that covered the walls of 30 caves
- 12. This mathematical system uses ten basic numerals that have different values depending on their "place."
- 15. ___________ in the arts and sciences occur during a golden age