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Various Religions Trivia Quiz

Have fun with this one. The questions cover various world religions, and you will need to know some obscure facts to score big on this one.

A multiple-choice quiz by noregap. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
noregap

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
32,480

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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3211

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the practice of 'YOGA' there is one form that believes the pathway to God is found through the intellect. This form of yoga is known as? Hint

Bhakti

Raja

Jnana

Karma

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Question 2 of 10

2. The author of 'Summa Theologica' is? Hint

St. Thomas Aquinas

St. Thomas Becket

Thomas Kempis

St. Augustine

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1875 the 'Theosophical Society' was founded by which of the following? Hint

Madame Bolsky

Claire Booth Luce

Madame Rustokov

Madame Blavatsky

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Question 4 of 10

4. The ancient city of Samaria was built by which of the following? Hint

Omar Kiam

Omari

Onesimus

Marco Polo

5. When Buddha was asked 'Are you a God,' he replied, 'no.' Asked if he was 'an Angel,' he replied, 'no.' Asked if he was 'a Saint,' he replied,'no.' When he was asked, 'Then what are you,' he replied? Hint

I am Eternal.

I am a Spirit.

I am awake.

I am the Buddha.

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Question 6 of 10

6. According to Buddha, one may overcome the egoistic drive of self-seeking by following what? Hint

The Still, Small Voice

The Eightfold Path

The Four Noble Truths

The Analects

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Question 7 of 10

7. The founder of Taoism is Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu can be translated as which of the following? Hint

The Gentle Spirit

The Old Boy

The Kind Servant

The True Way

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Question 8 of 10

8. The supreme judicial body in the Jewish state from the early 3rd century B.C. to its destruction in 70 A.D by the Romans was known as? Hint

Sanctus

Sanhedrin

Jagganath

Trisagion

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following was an early Christian symbol traditionally said to have pointed the way to secret underground meetings for the followers of Christ? Hint

The Lamb

The Fish

The Cross

The Dove

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following do Muslims believe about Jesus? Hint

He was born of the Virgin Mary

He was a prophet greater than Muhammed

He was God in the Flesh

He was born in Mecca

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the practice of 'YOGA' there is one form that believes the pathway to God is found through the intellect. This form of yoga is known as?

Answer: Jnana

Those who practice this form of yoga believe that oneness with God is attained through knowledge.

2. The author of 'Summa Theologica' is?

Answer: St. Thomas Aquinas

Written between 1267-1273 the 'Summa Theologica' contains principals of Christian truths.

3. In 1875 the 'Theosophical Society' was founded by which of the following?

Answer: Madame Blavatsky

A system based on the notion of divine wisdom, the society was founded by the Russian, Madame Blavatsky.

4. The ancient city of Samaria was built by which of the following?

Answer: Omari

Omari, King of Israel, built Samaria during the 9th century B.C. (I Kings 16:24)

Answer: I am awake.

Since he had achieved 'Enlightenment,' he replied, 'I am awake.'

6. According to Buddha, one may overcome the egoistic drive of self-seeking by following what?

Answer: The Eightfold Path

The eightfold path intends to remake the person and thus create a new being who is cured of the ego and self-serving drive that debilitates.

7. The founder of Taoism is Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu can be translated as which of the following?

Answer: The Old Boy

Also translated as 'the old fellow,' and 'the grand old master.'

8. The supreme judicial body in the Jewish state from the early 3rd century B.C. to its destruction in 70 A.D by the Romans was known as?

Answer: Sanhedrin

Actually there were two Sanhedrins; one dealt with the administration of justice and the other with religious matters.

9. Which of the following was an early Christian symbol traditionally said to have pointed the way to secret underground meetings for the followers of Christ?

Answer: The Fish

The fish head would point in the direction of the meeting place.

10. Which of the following do Muslims believe about Jesus?

Answer: He was born of the Virgin Mary

Muslims believe many things about Jesus. Of the above choices however, it's that he was born of the Virgin Mary.

Source: Author noregap

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