Unit 3: Ancient China and India Crossword

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  1. 2. Emperor who spread Buddhism throughout the Mauryan Empire
  2. 4. Sacred Hindu texts brought by the Aryans to India
  3. 6. System of government officials who helped emperors govern China
  4. 8. The first dynasty with written records in China
  5. 11. Ancient trade routes connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe during the Han Dynasty
  6. 14. Chinese belief that emperors were chosen by the gods to rule
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  1. 1. Hindu social hierarchy system that heavily influenced ancient Indian society
  2. 3. An ethnic group from Central Asia that migrated into India, bringing the Sanskrit language and Vedic culture
  3. 5. Empire whose rule was a considered a Golden Age in Indian History
  4. 6. The "Enlightened One" who founded Buddhism
  5. 7. A family of rulers where power passes from father to son
  6. 9. Philosophy emphasizing strict laws and harsh punishments, followed by the Qin Dynasty
  7. 10. First dynasty to unite China under one ruler
  8. 12. Hindu concept of the universal law of cause and effect
  9. 13. The longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history (1046-256 BCE)