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World Religions Trivia Quiz

Here's a little quiz with some tough questions about lots of different religions.

A multiple-choice quiz by zippyland. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
zippyland

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
9,118

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
5049

Last 3 plays: rossian (8/10), chianti59 (5/10), Guest 68 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Hindu god of creation is named Hint

Rama

Vishnu

Brahma

Shiva

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Buddha achieved enlightment under a tree in this city. Hint

Sarnath

Bodhgaya

Kathmandu

Dharamsala

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the crime of the two men crucified along with Jesus? Hint

Murder

Theft

Treason

Rape

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Question 4 of 10

4. P'u, an important principle of Taoism dealing with the power of simplicity, is known in English as the principle of Hint

the uncarved block

the whole man

world harmony

the one way

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sikhism is considered by scholars to have received inspiration from which two world religions? Hint

Islam and Hinduism

Buddhism and Christianity

Islam and Buddhism

Christianity and Hinduism

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Question 6 of 10

6. Yom Kippur is a Jewish holiday dedicated to which task? Hint

Atoning for your sins

Reflecting on the new year

Commemorating the dead

Visiting relatives

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Question 7 of 10

7. In Shinto mythology, the central female sun goddess is called Hint

Okuni-Nushi-No-Kami

Izanami

Amaterasu-O-Mikami

Izanagi

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Question 8 of 10

8. Devout Muslims make a trip to Mecca once in their lifetime. What are they called once they've made this trip? Hint

Jihads

Hajjis

Prophets

Yogis

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Question 9 of 10

9. Name the Hindu festival which marks the end of winter and is celebrated by townsfolk throwing colored water or powder on each other. Hint

Holi

Sivaratri

Diwali

Naag Panchami

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the most common names for popes? Hint

Clement

Gregory

John

Benedict

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Hindu god of creation is named

Answer: Brahma

Brahma is the creator, Vishnu is the preserver, and Shiva is the destroyer and god of reincarnation.

2. The Buddha achieved enlightment under a tree in this city.

Answer: Bodhgaya

There is a tree in Bodhgaya today which is said to be a direct descendant of the tree under which the Buddha sat over 2,500 years ago.

3. What was the crime of the two men crucified along with Jesus?

Answer: Theft

One thief was crucified to the left and one to the right of Jesus, according to the Gospel of Matthew. Modern scholars consider it likely that they were actually political activists, seeking to overthrow the rule of Rome.

4. P'u, an important principle of Taoism dealing with the power of simplicity, is known in English as the principle of

Answer: the uncarved block

The uncarved block suggests qualities such as naturalness, genuineness and simplicity.

5. Sikhism is considered by scholars to have received inspiration from which two world religions?

Answer: Islam and Hinduism

The Sikhs are known for having five marks of identification: uncut hair, shorts, a comb, a steel bracelet, and a sword.

6. Yom Kippur is a Jewish holiday dedicated to which task?

Answer: Atoning for your sins

Yom Kippur is celebrated on the tenth day of the Jewish month Tishri.

7. In Shinto mythology, the central female sun goddess is called

Answer: Amaterasu-O-Mikami

Amaterasu-O-Mikami was created out of the left eye of Izanagi.

8. Devout Muslims make a trip to Mecca once in their lifetime. What are they called once they've made this trip?

Answer: Hajjis

Mohammed's outspokeness about the evils of idolatry contributed to his being run out of Mecca in 622AD.

9. Name the Hindu festival which marks the end of winter and is celebrated by townsfolk throwing colored water or powder on each other.

Answer: Holi

By the end of the second day of the Holi celebration, celebrants may be covered from head to toe in swaths of bright colors.

10. What is the most common names for popes?

Answer: John

There have been 23 popes named 'John' up to the end of the twentieth century.

Source: Author zippyland

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