Mud and clay created, they were found all over the Indus Valley with the exact same measurements, which is how it is inferred that some government system existed.

Religion concerned with following the "middle way" by focusing on self-improvement.

The strict social class in Ancient India that existed for thousands of years, based on the occupation of people. There was no way to change class unless you died and were reincarnated to a higher class.

Absolute leader of Ancient India, he is considered the first king in Ancient India. He united many warring states as the Mauryan Empire.

A walled fortress that was part of the ancient cities in the Indus Valley, often elevated higher than the rest of the city for protection.

Found throughout the Indus Valley and beyond with characters of a language we cannot translate, often with an animal too.

Around 2000 BC. The exact cause is a mystery, but archaeologists can tell people moved away from the cities, like Mohenjo-Daro. Might have been a change in climate or an earthquake that shifted the river.

The religious and moral duties that were specific to the caste. Following dharma could improve their caste after reincarnation.

Another name for the Middle Way. This is an important part of Buddhism to find nirvana.

The Mauryan Empire was so wealthy it had buildings covered in this metal.

Ancient cities in the Indus Valley had this type of building to store the food surplus.

Ancient cities in the Indus Valley were laid out in this way, along brick paved streets.

This was the first ancient city discovered in the Indus Valley.

This physical feature that runs north of India blocked the subcontinent off from much of the Ancient World.

Polytheistic religion developed in Ancient India, believing in many gods and goddesses.

This physical feature provided fertile land for early people who settled in Ancient India.

Wealthy empire united by Chandragupta, roads were built out of the empire and connected it to Ancient Rome and beyond.

Think deeply about sacred things, part of the Buddhist practices.

Another name for the Eightfold Path. This is an important part of Buddhism to find nirvana.

To move from one place to another, people and animals do this.

One of the biggest cities in the Ancient Indus Valley, this is where the Great Bath was located.

A seasonal wind that brings the rainy season or the dry season.

A lasting peace that ends the cycle of reincarnation, it is what Buddhists strive for.

An important belief in both Hinduism and Buddhism.

An impressive accomplishment in the Indus Valley Civilization, the clay pipes that took human waste outside the city.

Ceremonial worship of a god as a royal guest was part of a Hindu's daily life.

Rebirth of the soul after death, part of both Hinduism and Buddhism.

Chandragupta built a network of these to expand trade during the Maurya Empire.

Prince who gave up his royal life and founded Buddhism, he initially found enlightenment through meditation, and is known as the Buddha.

Because India is separated by the Himalaya and Hindu Kush mountains from the rest of Asia, it is considered this.

Key parts to Buddhism: the buddha, dharma, and sangha - which translates to the teacher, the teaching, and the community of believers.

Early religious text created by the Aryans, adopted by early Hinduism.

Because of the Hindu and Buddhist beliefs of nonviolence, including against animals, most are this.

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Absolute Power

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When one person has all the power.

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Arabian Sea

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Body of water to the west of India.

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Aryan

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The group of invaders who migrated from the north and took over the Indus Valley, later spreading their ideas across Ancient India.

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Ashoka

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He was the grandson of Chandragupta who was a powerful military leader. After the Battle of Kalinga, he converted to Buddhism and spread the religion and ideals even more across Asia.

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Ashoka's Pillars

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How Ashoka communicated laws and advice - they were 30 to 40 feet tall.

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Avatars

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The name of the Hindu gods and goddesses together.

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Battle of Kalinga

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Ashoka decided to convert to Buddhism because of the bloodshed in 261 BC.

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