World Religions Vocab
Across
- 2. Is the concept that every action has a consequence. The cycle of cause and effect.
- 6. A term to describe the profound peace of mind. It is the state of being free from suffering.
- 7. A higher power in a religion. For example a God or god/goddess.
- 8. The belief in one god.
- 10. A polytheistic religion. Believers are called Buddhist. Follow the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha).
- 11. A monotheistic religion. Believers are called Jewish. Leader Abraham founded Judaism.
- 12. When someone dies and their soul joins a new body. If there life was good or bad you will be reincarnated up or down in rank
- 14. The belief in many gods.
Down
- 1. A monotheistic religion. Believers believe in the teachings of Jesus.
- 3. A polytheistic religion. India’s 1st major religion. Believed to be the first major religion known to mankind.
- 4. A monotheistic religion. Believers are called Muslims. Founder of Islam is Muhammad.
- 5. A higher power in a religion. For example a God or god/goddess.
- 9. A prince who turned to meditation to relieve suffering and reached enlightenment. He is now known as Buddha [enlightened one]
- 13. An organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods.