Across
- 4. Ancient monotheistic religion tracing to Abrahamic origins.
- 7. Ability to use multiple languages fluently.
- 8. Study of place names and their origins.
- 10. Native language spoken by a population.
- 12. Major religious tradition focused on spiritual enlightenment.
- 13. System of faith, worship, and spiritual beliefs.
- 14. Person speaking or using only one language.
- 17. Native ethnic religion of Japan.
- 21. Social stratification system with hereditary status groups.
- 24. Belief that natural objects possess spiritual essence.
- 27. Ancestral language from which others are derived.
- 28. Monotheistic religion adhering to teachings of Quran.
Down
- 1. Separation of religion from civic affairs/state.
- 2. Oldest practiced religion originating in Indian subcontinent.
- 3. Spiritual practice focused on communicating with spirits.
- 5. Ability to effectively use two different languages.
- 6. System of communication using vocalizations and symbols.
- 8. Ancient Chinese philosophy stressing harmony with nature.
- 9. Language developed from pidgin, with native speakers.
- 11. Monotheistic religion centered on Jesus as Messiah.
- 15. Regional variety of a language.
- 16. Ancient Chinese philosophy emphasizing ethics and morality.
- 18. Blending of different belief systems and traditions.
- 19. Belief in or worship of multiple deities.
- 20. Language given legal status for government use.
- 22. Boundary line separating areas with different language features.
- 23. Group of related languages descended from proto-language.
- 25. Religious belief in the existence of one god.
- 26. Bridge language used among speakers of different tongues.
- 27. Simplified language allowing basic communication between groups.