World religions: comparing traditions crossword: crossword puzzle for Grade 8, page 1 preview

Crossword puzzle · History, Civics & Social Studies

World religions: comparing traditions crossword · Grade 8

Solve a crossword of up to 11 words about world religions from short definition clues, with a word bank to help. Builds vocabulary, spelling and reading for meaning.

Grade 8 · ages 13 to 14
Easy
20 to 30 minutes
1 page
Free

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The crossword clues

Directions: Read each clue and pick the answer from the word bank. Write one letter in each box.

Word bank
CHRISTIANITY · HINDUISM · ISLAM · JUDAISM · KARMA · MONOTHEISM · PILGRIMAGE
POLYTHEISM · QURAN · SYNAGOGUE · TORAH
Across
3 Idea that a person's actions shape their future, even future lives (5)
5 Very old South Asian faith with sacred texts called the Vedas (8)
7 Faith centered on the life and teachings of
Jesus (12)
10 Journey to a holy place for religious reasons (10)
11 Belief in one God (10)
Down
1 Ancient faith of the Jewish people, whose central text is the Torah (7)
2 First five books of the Hebrew Bible (5)
4 Belief in many gods (10)
6 Jewish house of prayer and study (9)
8 Faith whose followers believe the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (5)
9 Holy book of Islam, written in Arabic (5)

What your child practices

Your child builds vocabulary, spelling and reading for meaning.

Grades and ages: Grade 8, ages 13 to 14
Time: About 20 to 30 minutes
Subject: History, Civics & Social Studies
Level: Easy for Grade 8
Answer key: Yes, for grown-ups who sign in
Printing: 1 page, US Letter or A4, low-ink option
Updated: October 15, 2026

How to use it

Read the first across clue together so the format is clear. Use a pencil so mistakes rub out easily, and check every answer at the end. It is one of the easier sheets for Grade 8, good as a warm-up or a first look at the topic.

An answer key comes with it as a separate page that grown-ups download after signing in.

Tip for grown-ups: Use the letter count after each clue and any crossing letters when a clue gets stuck.

Done on paper? A grown-up can record it on the child's page in PlayOwl; downloading alone doesn't count as finished.