A disciple of Jesus whose letters defined Christianity as separate from Judaism.

A Roman general who conquered Jerusalem.

A Jewish rabbi who opposed Jesus' teachings.

A philosopher who wrote about ethics and morality.

'God’s Laws'; Given to Moses by God

A set of rules for social behavior

A collection of ancient laws from Egypt

A list of moral guidelines from philosophers

Defeated the Philistines and conquered Jerusalem, which became the Hebrew capital. His shield is the basis of the symbol of Judaism.

Established the first temple in Jerusalem.

Led the Israelites in the Exodus from Egypt.

Wrote the majority of the Psalms.

A five-day Jewish holiday celebrating the harvest season

An eight-day Jewish holiday honoring the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC

A festival of lights celebrated in the winter

A holiday commemorating the Exodus from Egypt

The 12 chosen disciples of Jesus who spread his teachings

The first followers of Moses

The leaders of the early Christian church

The authors of the New Testament

Led the Hebrews from Egypt across the Red Sea on a journey known as the Exodus.

Built the Ark of the Covenant to hold the Ten Commandments.

Wrote the Book of Psalms as a guide for worship.

Led the Israelites into battle against the Philistines.

Founder of the religion of Islam

A famous poet of the 7th century

A military leader in ancient Arabia

A merchant known for his trade routes

Christian house of worship

Place for community gatherings

Site for political meetings

Location for educational seminars

Five basic acts that all Muslims must practice in their lives.

A set of dietary laws followed by Muslims.

A collection of historical texts in Islam.

The five major prophets in Islam.

Type of government where leadership is usually chosen by religious officials or elders

A system where the government is run by military leaders

A form of government where citizens vote directly on laws

A political system based on the principles of democracy

A holy journey; someone on a pilgrimage is called a 'pilgrim'

A type of festival celebrated in various cultures

A journey taken for leisure and relaxation

A quest for knowledge and education

Christian house of worship

Islamic house of worship

Jewish house of worship

Buddhist house of worship

Can refer to any holy book.

Is exclusively a term for the Christian Bible.

Refers only to the Jewish Torah.

Is a term used for any religious text.

A teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity.

A Roman emperor known for his military conquests and expansion of the empire.

A Jewish rabbi who wrote the Talmud and is considered a key figure in Judaism.

A philosopher from Greece who influenced early Christian thought.

The most holy city for Muslims; where the Prophet Muhammad was born

A city known for its ancient ruins

A popular tourist destination in Europe

The capital of Saudi Arabia

Honors the Exodus and freeing of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt.

Celebrates the harvest season in Israel.

Commemorates the building of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

Marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year.

A month of fasting and prayer for Muslims

A festival of lights celebrated by Hindus

A time for giving gifts and celebrating with family

A period of reflection and meditation for Buddhists

Religious leader

Teacher of philosophy

Community organizer

Political advisor

Holy book of Christianity; includes Old and New Testaments

A collection of ancient myths

A historical document of the Roman Empire

A philosophical treatise on ethics