World Religions

12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243
Across
  1. 1. Man who led the escape of the Hebrews from Egypt
  2. 3. Hindu Priests
  3. 4. The final position in Christian Religion hierarchy that is Supreme over the other leaders - leads from Rome
  4. 5. The escape of the Hebrews from Egypt
  5. 7. The container for Ten Commandments
  6. 10. "The Way" - A Chinese Philosophy based on no material wealth, less power/politics, humbleness, quiet, and thoughtfulness
  7. 11. A religion that follows the teachings of Jesus the Christ
  8. 12. A religion that follows the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad - submission to the will of God
  9. 14. The good or bad force created by your actions
  10. 15. First four book of the New Testament in the Christian Bible
  11. 16. Two sides of nature - Female/Male, Dark/Bright, Passive/Active
  12. 17. Council gathered to write down beliefs of Christian Church in 325 A.D.
  13. 19. One of the greatest historical figures who taught of one true God, love for God and others, and forgiveness and eternal life for Faith in God
  14. 23. The beliefs in Islam that each Muslim needs to follow - Idea that for a strong building all parts are needed
  15. 26. Majority faction of Islam that chose Muhammad's adviser to become successor
  16. 27. An Israeli King who made Jerusalem the capital and a religious center
  17. 29. Unity of God and creation
  18. 30. Hebrew God
  19. 33. A religion that follows the teachings of Abraham, Israel, and Moses - Believes in the 10 Commandments
  20. 35. The lowest position in Christian Religion hierarchy who conduct local services and ceremonies
  21. 39. A religion believing that the forces of good and evil battle one another and in the future, good will prevail - Influence Judaism and Christianity
  22. 42. A religion that developed through the Brahmin's explanations of the Vedas and believes in Karma, Reincarnation, and Nirvana
  23. 43. Holy Book of Islam
Down
  1. 1. Hebrew code of laws, named after Moses
  2. 2. Belief in many Gods
  3. 3. A religion that follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama who encourages enlightenment
  4. 5. A religion that emphasizes ethics or proper conduct and believes in one God
  5. 6. Someone who dies for their beliefs
  6. 8. Sacred stone building that held idols and now a stone that Muslims worship
  7. 9. A divine essence that fills everything in the world - Hindu God
  8. 13. The idea that the world around us is an illusion and if we accept this illusion, we cannot be saved
  9. 18. A Chinese Philosophy based on power and harsh laws - people are selfish and untrustworthy and must be constantly monitored for good behavior
  10. 20. Belief in the rebirth of souls - used to eventually recognize Maya and reject it to gain Nirvana
  11. 21. Moral laws that God revealed to Moses during the Exodus
  12. 22. Steps needed to gain Enlightenment in Buddhism - used in collaboration with Four Noble Truths
  13. 23. Steps needed to gain Enlightenment in Buddhism - used in collaboration with Eightfold Path
  14. 24. Minority faction of Islam that chose Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law for succession
  15. 25. Founder of the Hebrew people
  16. 27. The two-sidedness of nature
  17. 28. A Chinese Philosophy based on the importance of family, respect for the elderly, and reverence for the past
  18. 31. A Greek word meaning Messiah
  19. 32. Struggle to defend the faith - those who died in struggle are rewarded in heaven
  20. 34. Souls who grow spiritually and gain perfect peace - completing your cycle of reincarnation and reuniting with Brahman
  21. 36. Scripture in Judaism that contains the first five books of the Old Testament and laws, poetry, prophecy and religious instruction
  22. 37. Correct behavior, interest in welfare and happiness of people, moral, well-educated
  23. 38. The Enlightened One
  24. 40. The God in Islam
  25. 41. Followers of Islam