Across
- 5. cause/effect decider of fate
- 7. dynasty and empire of India that started Hinduism
- 8. cosmic law, universal truth
- 11. the truth, the cause, the cure, the path; how things are when seen correctly
- 13. rebirth in a different physical form
- 14. respect for all living things and avoidance of violence
- 15. true/eternal self, soul
- 16. people who settled in India and spoke an Indo-European language
- 17. loose composite of yellow wind-blown sediment
- 19. eight practices to achieve Nirvana
- 20. a region in Asia including India and surrounding countries
- 22. respect for parents, elders, and ancestors
- 23. ancient Chinese beliefs: harmony with natural, balanced universe
- 25. monotheistic religion of ancient Persia founded by Zoroaster
Down
- 1. one ruler of China at a time had the divine blessing to rule
- 2. state of perfect happiness, includes Moksha
- 3. ancient Hindu scriptures written in Sanscrit
- 4. opposite but connected principles that make up life
- 6. dividing into hereditary classes
- 7. wall to protect China from nomads
- 9. pattern of rise and fall of dynasties
- 10. freedom from the cycle of life, death, and rebirth
- 12. a mission to promote a religion
- 18. religion of ancient India including reincarnation and karma
- 21. highest caste and ultimate goal in Hinduism
- 24. sector of government made up of civilian workforce