Topic 6 Ancient South Asia Vocab

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Across
  1. 4. An ancient South Asian religion that emphasizes nonviolence and respect for all living things
  2. 6. Overland trade routes that connected lands from China to Rome in ancient times
  3. 7. The practice of focusing one's thoughts to gain a higher level of spiritual awareness
  4. 8. A Buddhist shrine, usually dome shaped
  5. 10. A landmass that is a distinct part of a continent
  6. 12. An Indian prince
  7. 14. Practicing nonviolence toward all living things
  8. 16. The cycle of rebirth of a soul
Down
  1. 1. A section of the ancient Sanskrit epic the Mahabharata
  2. 2. A person who travels to holy sites
  3. 3. Obedience to the moral law of the universe
  4. 5. Seasonal wind, especially in southern Asia and seas to the west
  5. 6. Ancient language of the Aryans that became the first written language of India
  6. 9. Native
  7. 11. The universal spirit worshipped by Hindus
  8. 13. A group of non-elected government officials
  9. 15. Ancient sacred writings of South Asia
  10. 17. In Buddhism, a state of perfect happiness and peace