Glossary of World Religions Trivia Quiz

Answer: Judaism

In the Christian faith the Tanakh is considered to be the Old Testament. Torah is the law, Neviim is the prophets, and Ketuvim is the writings.

Answer: Jainism

The term jiva originates from Sanskrit 'to breathe'. It also has the same Indo-European root as the Latin word vivus meaning 'alive'.

Answer: Christianity

Easter is established each year according to the lunar calendar and may vary by a number of weeks from year to year. Easter is the day Christians celebrate to honor the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Answer: Islam

Followers of Islam today use the Hadith as a supplement to the Qur'an, believing that it answers some of life's questions that the Qur'an does not address.

Answer: Christianity

Followers of most types of Christianity believe that the Holy Spirit resides in every true Christian's heart, acting as a spiritual and moral guide.

Answer: All of these are correct

It is not at all uncommon to see a follower of Jainism wearing a mask and carrying a broom. This is to prevent the swallowing of insects or the crushing of the insects while walking. Though Jainism requires a more strict following of ahimsa, Buddhists along with Hindus also believe in non-injury to life.

Answer: Judaism

The Mishnah was compiled in 200 C.E. by Rabbi Judah ha-Nasi.

Answer: Buddhism

In Mahayana Buddhism, a bodhisattva follower will only reach enlightenment after every other sentient being has reached Nirvana.

Answer: Sikhism

The Harimandir Sahib is the most well known of the gurdwara. The Golden Temple is the more common name and it is located in Punjab, India.

Answer: Buddhism

It is desire that causes Karma and thus ties people to this cycle. The Buddha had desired enlightenment and therefore sought after it, only to have it elude him. Once he ceased to desire it, he found enlightenment.

Answer: Islam

The Creed is "There is no god but God; Muhammad is the messenger of God."

Muslims are expected to pray five times daily; the five accepted times are dawn, midday, mid afternoon, sunset, and nightfall.

Muslims are expected to share their possessions with the poor, widows, and orphans. Alms may also be used to support religious institutions, scholars, and students.

Islam requires the longest and most stringent fast of all known religions. Each year during the month of Ramadan, Muslims are expected to abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and engaging in sexual relations during the daylight hours. This fast is kept in remembrance of the month when Muhammad first received his revelation.

Pilgrimage to Mecca is required of all Muslims in their lifetime granting they can afford the trip. This pilgrimage takes place during the month of Dhu al-Hijah.

Answer: All of these are correct

Dharma is a concept found in all religions originating from India. These include Buddhism, Sikhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. It is most commonly seen in Hinduism with the Indian caste system.

Answer: Sikhism

The Five Ks are visible reminders of faith. They collectively display one's commitment to Sikhism. Kesh is uncut hair, kangha is wooden comb, kirpan is a short sword worn as a reminder to protect your faith and those that are helpless, kara is a steel wristband used as a reminder that Sikhs are bound to the Guru, and kachch are short pants or specially made cotton underwear.

Answer: Hinduism

Hindus must learn to see through Maya to achieve Moksha. Moksha is the liberation of the soul from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

Answer: Sikhism

Sikhism's founder was a man named Nanak. After going missing from his village for several days, he claimed to have been brought into the presence of God. Nanak said that God told him that he wanted him to teach Muslims and Hindus that they worship the same God. Maya is the ignorance that Muslims and Hindus have of their serving of the same God.