Across
- 2. Founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha); goal is enlightenment.
- 5. A person who studies languages.
- 6. One of the oldest monotheistic religions; followers mainly in Israel and the U.S.
- 7. The place where an idea, belief, or innovation begins.
- 9. Study of population patterns and changes.
- 10. A flat, elevated area of land that rises above surrounding land.
- 12. How people are spread out across a given area.
- 13. Founded by Prophet Muhammad; followers called Muslims; holy book: Qur’an.
- 15. Religion A religion tied to a specific ethnic group or culture.
- 17. The spread of ideas, culture, or inventions from one place to another.
- 18. A landform where a river meets a larger body of water, forming fertile soil.
- 21. Based on Jesus Christ’s teachings; largest religion globally.
- 23. Growth of factories and industries in a country or region.
Down
- 1. Increase in the number of people living in cities or towns.
- 3. Religion A religion that seeks followers worldwide.
- 4. Number of people living per unit of land area.
- 8. Belief in many gods, karma, and reincarnation; practiced in India and Nepal.
- 11. Diffusion When one culture forces its beliefs onto another through conquest or colonization.
- 14. A natural feature of Earth's surface, like mountains or plains.
- 16. When ideas spread through a middle group or trade.
- 19. Natural features of Earth's surface like mountains and rivers.
- 20. A system of communication through speech, writing, or symbols.
- 22. The long-term weather patterns of an area.