World Religions

1. This was an important and prosperous trade center.
3. Place of worship for the Jews
6. With the task of spreading Jesus's message
8. Another name for Abraham's children
10. This was another name for Jesus because he was chosen by God
11. Daily ritual prayer is also known as?
12. Charity in the Muslim culture is known as?
15. Buddhists should deeply _________ the Four Noble Truths
18. 630 the Muslims took back Mecca and established Islam as the dominant faith of ___________.
19. Ten Commandments were presented to Moses on this mountain
23. Preserved Jewish teachings and discussed ways to apply these teachings to new situations that Jews encountered
25. Worship of many gods
28. known as the father of the Jewish people
29. Who attacked Jerusalem and Judah?
30. This branch of Buddhism thrived in Southern Asia

2. This religion is less of a religion and more of a way of life
4. Origins of Christianity lay in the life and teaching of this man.
5. Muslims are encouraged to make a journey to Mecca in the twelfth month of the year. This is known as what?
7. They also offer a _________ that has appealed to people in different places with diverse cultural backgrounds
9. These were designed to appease the gods and win their favor.
13. Confucianists worship many gods, including __________.
14. The belief in a single, all-powerful God
16. Buddhism also has roots in this holy text.
17. Siyam is another word for what?
20. A shrine at the center of Mecca
21. Buddhists should ______ their mind with practices such as meditation
22. This includes things like forgiveness, self-restraint, purity, and knowing the difference between right and wrong.
24. Who forced the Jews out of their homeland?
26. All of these religions are unique, but they have key ________ in common.
27. Who is responsible for performing rituals to honor Gods and goddesses in Vedic culture?