Name: ______WORLD RELIGIONS – VOCABULARY

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1. Man who led the escape of the Hebrews from Egypt
3. Hindu Priests
4. The final position in Christian Religion hierarchy that is Supreme over the other leaders - leads from Rome
5. The escape of the Hebrews from Egypt
7. The container for Ten Commandments
10. "The Way" - A Chinese Philosophy based on no material wealth, less power/politics, humbleness, quiet, and thoughtfulness
11. A religion that follows the teachings of Jesus the Christ
12. A religion that follows the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad - submission to the will of God
14. The good or bad force created by your actions
15. First four book of the New Testament in the Christian Bible
16. Two sides of nature - Female/Male, Dark/Bright, Passive/Active
17. Council gathered to write down beliefs of Christian Church in 325 A.D.
19. One of the greatest historical figures who taught of one true God, love for God and others, and forgiveness and eternal life for Faith in God
23. The beliefs in Islam that each Muslim needs to follow - Idea that for a strong building all parts are needed
26. Majority faction of Islam that chose Muhammad's adviser to become successor
27. An Israeli King who made Jerusalem the capital and a religious center
29. Unity of God and creation
30. Hebrew God
33. A religion that follows the teachings of Abraham, Israel, and Moses - Believes in the 10 Commandments
35. The lowest position in Christian Religion hierarchy who conduct local services and ceremonies
39. A religion believing that the forces of good and evil battle one another and in the future, good will prevail - Influence Judaism and Christianity
42. A religion that developed through the Brahmin's explanations of the Vedas and believes in Karma, Reincarnation, and Nirvana
43. Holy Book of Islam / Down
1. Hebrew code of laws, named after Moses
2. Belief in many Gods
3. A religion that follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama who encourages enlightenment
5. A religion that emphasizes ethics or proper conduct and believes in one God
6. Someone who dies for their beliefs
8. Sacred stone building that held idols and now a stone that Muslims worship
9. A divine essence that fills everything in the world - Hindu God
13. The idea that the world around us is an illusion and if we accept this illusion, we cannot be saved
18. A Chinese Philosophy based on power and harsh laws - people are selfish and untrustworthy and must be constantly monitored for good behavior
20. Belief in the rebirth of souls - used to eventually recognize Maya and reject it to gain Nirvana
21. Moral laws that God revealed to Moses during the Exodus
22. Steps needed to gain Enlightenment in Buddhism - used in collaboration with Four Noble Truths
23. Steps needed to gain Enlightenment in Buddhism - used in collaboration with Eightfold Path
24. Minority faction of Islam that chose Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law for succession
25. Founder of the Hebrew people
27. The two-sidedness of nature
28. A Chinese Philosophy based on the importance of family, respect for the elderly, and reverence for the past
31. A Greek word meaning Messiah
32. Struggle to defend the faith - those who died in struggle are rewarded in heaven
34. Souls who grow spiritually and gain perfect peace - completing your cycle of reincarnation and reuniting with Brahman
36. Scripture in Judaism that contains the first five books of the Old Testament and laws, poetry, prophecy and religious instruction
37. Correct behavior, interest in welfare and happiness of people, moral, well-educated
38. The Enlightened One
40. The God in Islam
41. Followers of Islam