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Prayers Trivia Quiz

In many faiths, worshipers express gratitude, ask for help and petition for many other intentions, in the practice known as prayer. Here is a quiz on some of these forms. Thank you and I hope you enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
neon000

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
284,215

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which saint is credited with the authorship of a prayer known as "the Breastplate," a series of requests for the protection of God? Hint

St. Raphael

St. Louis

St. Patrick

St. Anthony

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Question 2 of 10

2. Birkat HaMazon is a prayer in Judaism. For which one of the following occasions would one recite it? Hint

After eating

During Sabbath services

Before going on a trip

First thing after getting out of bed

3. "Our eyes may see some uncleanliness, but let not our mind see things that are not clean. Our ears may hear some uncleanliness, but let not our mind hear things that are not clean." This is a common prayer in what religion? Hint

Hinduism

Sikhism

Judaism

Shinto

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Question 4 of 10

4. In Islam, what is done in the prayer practice known as "du'a"? Hint

Bestowing a name on a newborn baby

Commemorating a loved one's death

Celebrating the New Year

Supplication, or 'calling out' to God for help

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Question 5 of 10

5. Asi Di Vaar is a prayer in the Sikh religion. What is the translation of the title? Hint

The Great Litany

A Ballad of Hope

Protect Us from Evil

Show Us the Truth

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Tab Taba Itabia" is a prayer the name of which means, "Full Commemoration for the Dead and the Living." It is recited in what religion? Hint

Jainism

Paganism

Buddhism

Mandaeanism

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Salatul Istikhara is a Muslim prayer. In it, one asks God for something. What is it? Hint

To recover a lost item

Good luck

Guidance

Warding off illness

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Question 8 of 10

8. A Native American prayer, credited to Sioux Chief Yellow Lark, presents a number of requests to the Great Spirit. Which of the following is *not* mentioned in the prayer? Hint

Harvests

Wisdom

Strength

Beauty

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Question 9 of 10

9. In Orthodox Christianity, the Trisagion prayers are recited in several types of services and in daily private prayer. What does "trisagion" mean? Hint

Three sages

Thrice ancient

Three songs

Thrice holy

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Question 10 of 10

10. In several Christian denominations, there is a set schedule of prayer, which may be used by monastics but can also be observed by the general public. Which of the following is a name for this practice? Hint

The Hours

The Locution

The Standard

The Goal

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which saint is credited with the authorship of a prayer known as "the Breastplate," a series of requests for the protection of God?

Answer: St. Patrick

The prayer has several verses. It asks that "Christ [be] in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me."

2. Birkat HaMazon is a prayer in Judaism. For which one of the following occasions would one recite it?

Answer: After eating

The prayer is often said after eating something containing bread. On certain holidays, it may be accompanied by the recitation of parts of the Book of Psalms.

Answer: Shinto

Shinto is one of the most prevalent faiths in Japan. Among its key beliefs are reverence for nature and one's family.

4. In Islam, what is done in the prayer practice known as "du'a"?

Answer: Supplication, or 'calling out' to God for help

Islam emphasizes that one should only 'call out' to God. It is important that these types of prayers should not be done hastily or rashly, but with good intentions and patience.

5. Asi Di Vaar is a prayer in the Sikh religion. What is the translation of the title?

Answer: A Ballad of Hope

This prayer is sung during morning services at temples, or gurdwaras. One of its phrases is, "Sweetness and speech of humility are the essence of virtues."

6. "Tab Taba Itabia" is a prayer the name of which means, "Full Commemoration for the Dead and the Living." It is recited in what religion?

Answer: Mandaeanism

The prayer is found in an Arabic-language text called the Quolusta. Most Mandaeans live in Iraq or Iran.

7. The Salatul Istikhara is a Muslim prayer. In it, one asks God for something. What is it?

Answer: Guidance

It is common practice for the prayer to be repeated up to seven times. This may be accompanied by a reading from the Koran.

8. A Native American prayer, credited to Sioux Chief Yellow Lark, presents a number of requests to the Great Spirit. Which of the following is *not* mentioned in the prayer?

Answer: Harvests

The prayer asks for wisdom and to respect the things of nature. It ends with a request that the person's spirit "may come to you without shame."

9. In Orthodox Christianity, the Trisagion prayers are recited in several types of services and in daily private prayer. What does "trisagion" mean?

Answer: Thrice holy

The recitation is as follows: "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us." It is also used by Catholics at the conclusion of the "Divine Mercy" devotion.

Answer: The Hours

At a monastery, observance of the Hours will include prayers, hymns and recitations from the Psalms. A breviary is a guide to this type of service.

Source: Author neon000

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