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- 3. This branch in Christianity is known for decorating churches with statues of Jesus, Mary and Saints. The other two branches are Protestants and Orthodox
- 5. Head of all churches
- 7. Jesus had these 12 followers
- 10. Famous Hindu leader known for non-violent protests and the "Free the people" movement of India from the British
- 12. Buddhism emerged in India and spread across this continent
- 14. Explains how to end suffering
- 16. This branch of Judaism focuses on the values the religious law teaches. The other two branches are Orthodox and Conservative
- 17. The one universal spirit in Hinduism
- 19. Led people out of Egypt (Exodus) and given the 10 commandments (Torah)
- 21. Ideas about suffering, causes of it, and how to end it
- 22. Judaism emerged here
- 24. Religious leader of Islam, there are no picture of him
- 25. A Buddhist religious leader
- 27. Teachers of the Jewish law
- 29. Responsible for singing and chanting prayers during Jewish services
- 30. Set up the first church
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- 1. This religion can be described as this, with no founder, no common language or scripture, no deity, and no common ritual
- 2. Also known as Siddhartha Gautama, or enlightened one
- 4. A branch in Buddhism that believes the Buddha is a great teacher but not a God. Mahayana is the other branch.
- 6. In Hinduism, the division of social classes into four groups
- 8. Leads the prayers in Islam
- 9. A branch in Islam, the other is Sunni. Major differences between the branches are on who should be Muhammad's successor and who/how law is interpreted
- 11. Moment when Buddha gained wisdom and was free from all suffering
- 13. Hinduism emerged here and remains popular to this day
- 14. Christianity emerged in the Middle East and spread to this continent where it was grew in popularity
- 15. Son of God and teachings provide the basis for Christianity
- 18. In Islam it means "God"
- 20. Founder for Judaism
- 23. Islam emerged in this region in the Middle East
- 26. Leaders of the church
- 28. Community of Buddhists monks and nuns
