Top 10 Religions Word Scramble
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| Religion | Part of World | Key Belief |
| Christianity (33%) | Europe, the Americas, Philippines, S. Africa | Jesus is the Messiah. |
| Islam (20% | Middle East | Founded by prophet Muhammad. Islam means "submission." |
| Hindu (13%) | India | Believe in reincarnation, karma, and dharma (personal duty) |
| Buddhism (5.8%) | China | Based on teachings of Siddartha Gautama, "The Buddha" which means "Awakened One." Working toward "Nirvana," freedom from suffering. |
| Sikhism (.39%) | Punjab, India | God is interpreted as the Universe itself. Sikh is a "student." |
| Judaism(.23%) | Israel | Does not believe that Jesus was God. More of a culture than a religion. |
| Baha'i Faith | Asia, Africa, Latin America | Founded in Persia, means "glory." Emphasizes the underlying unity of the major world religions. |
| Confucianism | China | "Filial piety" is a key principle. More of a philosphy than a religion. |
| Jainism | India | No Supreme Being; every living soul is potentially divine. |
| Shinto | Japan | Polytheistic and animistic. Great love and reverance for nature. Shinto means spirits. |
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