The world's great faiths, in one grid
Billions of people follow one of the world's major religions, and this puzzle introduces the main ones. You'll be finding the great faiths — ISLAM, JUDAISM, HINDUISM, BUDDHISM and SIKHISM — the places of worship like the MOSQUE, TEMPLE and SYNAGOGUE, and the sacred texts, from the TORAH and QURAN to the BIBLE.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the grid, no two world religions word searches are the same. One round a backwards DHARMA hides in a corner; the next a diagonal PILGRIM stretches across the middle.
An inclusive fit for RE topics
World religions is a core part of religious education, helping children understand and respect the many ways people believe. This puzzle keeps things factual and even-handed, pairing well with a topic on the major faiths or places of worship.
The words mix the faiths themselves with shared ideas like FAITH, WORSHIP and PROPHET, so it works as an introduction or a revision round at the end of a unit.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each word you find locks in with its own highlight and ticks off the list, so you always know what's left to find.
Want a bigger challenge? Switch to Medium or Hard for a larger grid with diagonal and reverse words. Stuck on one? Tap Hint for a nudge, or Solve to reveal them all.
Print a world religions word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh world religions puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for an RE topic, an assembly resource, or a quiet afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
Which religions are in the word search?
The major world faiths — Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and more, plus shared words like worship, prophet and pilgrim. Each puzzle uses a fresh selection.
Is the world religions word search free to print?
Yes. Play free online or download a printable PDF pack with optional answer keys — great for RE lessons, no sign-up required.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. It keeps to factual, respectful vocabulary, and Easy mode uses a small grid with no diagonals or reverse words.