Across
- 2. A wall of mihrabs.
- 4. Philosophy concerned with the human world and relationships among people, goal was to attain peace.
- 6. Cycle of rebirth/reincarnation
- 7. Pillar of Faith for ritual prayer 5 times a day.
- 8. A Japanese building used for Buddhist teachings. Also used to hold tea ceremonies.
- 9. The religion that is a combination of Vedic beliefs and local practices. The four gods of this religion are Vishnu, Shiva, Devi, and Brahma.
- 11. The 32 distinguishing features of Buddha. These include, but are not limited to: Arms touching knees when standing, long ears (due to royalty wearing heavy earrings), and the chakra wheel.
- 14. An East Asian temple in the form of a tower built with successively smaller, repeated stories. Each story is usually marked by an elaborate projecting roof. Comparable to ziggurats, resembles watchtowers of the period. Had a curved roof to symbolize the emperor and a bird. Made of wood to symbolize connection to nature.
- 15. A long Eastern Asian scroll meant to be shared by three people.
- 18. Symbol of fertility in the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain faith. Often shown in clingy clothing.
- 20. Holy book of Islam.
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- 1. The Hindu lord of Existence.
- 3. A monumental building used as a tomb.
- 4. The art of highly ornamental handwriting.
- 5. Pillar of Faith for the profession of faith and monotheism.
- 10. Diagram of the cosmos as envisioned by Buddha. Used for meditation.
- 12. Pillar of Faith for pilgrimage to Mecca.
- 13. A type of linear surface decoration based on foliage and calligraphic forms, usually characterized by flowing lines and swilling shapes.
- 16. Philosophy that emphasizes the close relationship between humans and nature, bringing humans into harmony with "the way" or Dao.
- 17. Pillar of Faith for alms-giving, or giving a portion of money to the poor.
- 19. A religious structure enclosing a relic chamber.