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Famous Religious Buildings Trivia Quiz

Here are five questions on interesting religious structures that are perphaps a bit lesser known to people of the West. Please give this quiz a try and see what you can learn!

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

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
23,291

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

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Question 1 of 5

1. What religious building is one of the oldest in Jerusalem and sits adjacent to the Dome of the Rock? Hint

Kasr Karanech

Mosque of Al-Aqsa

Ukahidar

Raqqa

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Question 2 of 5

2. Where is the multi-tiered and circle-shaped Temple of Heaven found? Hint

Tibet

Japan

China

India

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Question 3 of 5

3. Alone among some highlands sits the fantastic Fortress of Paramonga. In which modern country could you locate this beautiful complex? Hint

Japan

Mexico

Peru

China

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Question 4 of 5

4. The fantastic Hindu/Buddhist stupa called Borobudur may be found at which of these locations in Southest Asia? Hint

Cambodia

Java

Sumatra

Burma

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Question 5 of 5

5. The Bayon is another architectural construct of the Hindu/Buddhist world, built ca. 13th century and found in which modern country? Hint

India

Japan

Nepal

Cambodia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What religious building is one of the oldest in Jerusalem and sits adjacent to the Dome of the Rock?

Answer: Mosque of Al-Aqsa

Many don't realize that Jerusalem is a holy city for Muslims as well as for Jews and Christians. Multitudes of Muslim travellers flock to Jerusalem to see these ancient and holy sites of their religion and culture, just as Christians come to Jerusalem to view sites such as the Church of the Nativity.

2. Where is the multi-tiered and circle-shaped Temple of Heaven found?

Answer: China

The Temple of Heaven is one of the architectural marvels of China, and more specifically of Beijing, the capital city. This holy building was used by Chinese emperors to perform ceremonies each year to the various spirits of the Chinese pantheon.c

3. Alone among some highlands sits the fantastic Fortress of Paramonga. In which modern country could you locate this beautiful complex?

Answer: Peru

The Fortress of Paramonga was an ancient religious site of the Chim� Empire, which reigned in the area now occupied by the modern country of Peru. The Chim� were conquered by the ancient Incan Empire, and their culture was partially absorbed by the Incas. Some believe that the Fortress at Paramonga was the last site at which the Chim� held off the oncoming Incas!

4. The fantastic Hindu/Buddhist stupa called Borobudur may be found at which of these locations in Southest Asia?

Answer: Java

This fascinating structure is a monument to Buddhism, and one of the greatest religious complexes in the world. It was probably created by a Majapahit King, but no one knows the exact date at which it was built. Please see my specific quiz on Borobudur for more details!

5. The Bayon is another architectural construct of the Hindu/Buddhist world, built ca. 13th century and found in which modern country?

Answer: Cambodia

The Bayon is another name for Angkor Thom, the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire in Cambodia. Once again, for further details about Angkor, may I suggest that you take my quizzes on Cambodian history and on the Khmer Empire. Thank you very much for trying this quiz, I hope you enjoyed it!

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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