Across
- 1. Major world religion formed in the Holy Land with 1.3 billion followers; considered a Christian religion with a few different concepts including the Seven Sacraments and one official head of the religion.
- 6. European country where Greenwich is located
- 7. Ocean bordered by Europe, Africa, North and South America, and Antarctica
- 8. Eastern European country located north of the Black Sea; currently in conflict with the nation to the east
- 9. Major world religion formed in Israel and Judah with 14-15 million followers; unique in that for most followers it isn't just their religion but also their ethnicity
- 12. Alliance of countries under agreement to defend each other during global conflict
- 14. Continent primarily located north of the equator and east of the Prime Meridian
- 16. One of the countries involved in the Camp David Accords; one of the most disputed countries in history.
- 20. Small coastal country located in the "armpit" of Africa, similar in size to the state of New Mexico. Highly illiterate population.
- 22. Continent in the northern and western hemispheres
- 24. Smallest continent; part of Oceania
- 28. Major world religion formed in India with approx. 1.2 billion followers and has approx. 33 dieties. Concepts include dharma, yoga,
- 31. Middle Eastern country bordered by the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. Home to the two holiest cities of Islam, Mecca and Medina.
- 34. Ocean bordered by Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Antarctica
- 35. Continent in the southern and western hemispheres
- 37. Middle Eastern country, previously called as Persia; known for oil. Primarily Islam, so much so that it's thread throughout their government.
- 38. Region of the world including southwest Asia and one African country
- 39. An imaginary line between the north and south poles, bisecting the Earth into the east and west hemispheres; it runs through Greenwich, England
Down
- 2. Another name for the region of the world containing Australia, New Zealand, and many of the South Pacific islands
- 3. Small island country located off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean
- 4. European country
- 5. Ocean bordered by North and South America, Asia, Oceania, and Antarctica
- 10. agreement between Israel and Egypt to determine distribution of land between Israel, Egypt, Palestine, and Jordan. It was signed at the US Presidential Retreat in Maryland.
- 11. Invisible lines running around the Earth in east and west directions. Every location on Earth has a coordinate number on one of these lines.
- 13. Ocean bordered by North America, Europe, and Asia
- 15. Central European country who was a huge player in World War II. It's the home of Beethoven, Bach, the Brothers Grimm, bratwurst, and maybe even pretzels!
- 17. Only continent not owned by any single nation
- 18. The central circle of latitude; imagine a belt on the Earth. Every location on Earth has a coordinate number on one of these lines.
- 19. Major world religion formed in Jerusalem with approx. 2.5 billion followers; concepts include sin, forgiveness through salvation, and eternal life in Heaven
- 21. One of the countries involved in the Camp David Accords; one of the most disputed countries in history.
- 23. Largest country in the Asia and Europe, and the world
- 25. British territory in southern Europe. It's basically a large rock (covered in monkeys), accessible by plane, boat, or by driving across the runway when planes aren't landing.
- 26. Country in South Central Asia, primarily Islamic; the current constitution was written in 1972 giving it independence from Pakistan
- 27. Continent in the northern hemisphere and primarily in the eastern hemisphere. The Prime Meridian slices through one of the countries
- 29. Continent located east of the Prime Meridian and primarily north of he equator
- 30. President of Russia (2012-Present)
- 32. Invisible lines running around the Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole
- 33. One of the Nordic nations in Europe with a Viking history
- 34. Major world religion formed in Mecca, Saudia Arabia with approx. 2 billion followers following Allah through the teachings of prophets. Concepts include prayer, fasting, and prilgrimage
- 36. Major world religion formed in India with over 560 million followers; concepts include the Four Noble Truths, Karma, & Reincarnation. More focused on a way of life than worship of their deity.