Across: |
| 1. | Rebirth of the soul in another form. |
| 6. | Religion founded in India, a blending of Dravidian and Aryan beliefs. It stresses reincarnation, karma, and dharma. |
| 7. | The ultimate goal of Buddhism. |
| 8. | This branch of mathematics was founded in ancient India. |
| 10. | In Buddhism the core teaching are the ________ Noble Truths. |
| 11. | The ultimate goal of Hinduism, union with Brahman. |
| 12. | This mountain range to the northeast of the Indian subcontinent helped to protect it from invasion. |
| 15. | A prince of ancient India. |
| 16. | The written language of ancient India. |
| 17. | A Buddhist temple built to house relics. |
| 19. | Being stuck in the cycle of death and rebirth. |
| 22. | Someone who denies themself physicl comfort in order to seek enlightenment. |
| 23. | India is a _______________ of Asia. |
| 24. | Maurya leader who was greatly responsible for spreading Buddhism throughout Asia. |
| 25. | India had its golden age under this dynasty. |
| 26. | The original inhabitants of the Indian subcontinent. |
| 27. | This river is considered sacred to Hindus. It is thought to be the source of all life. |
| 29. | It is thought that the Aryans invaded India through this mountain pass. |
| 31. | Mountain range to the northwest of the Indian subcontinent. |
| 32. | All of the actions of this life that affect your next incarnation. |
| 33. | The earliest civilizaitons of India began in this river valley. |
| 34. | Hindu and Buddhist ideal of non-violence |