World Book Trivia Challenge--11/12-world Religions

1. Confucianism does not teach the worship of a God or gods.

True

False

Although Confucianism has religious elements, such as certain rituals, it has no clergy and does not teach the worship of a God or gods. Confucianism is more accurately a philosophy that focuses especially on questions about right and wrong.

Explanation

Although Confucianism has religious elements, such as certain rituals, it has no clergy and does not teach the worship of a God or gods. Confucianism is more accurately a philosophy that focuses especially on questions about right and wrong.

2. For Muslims, there is one God who is the lord of the universe.

True

False

The central concept of Islam is tawhīd «taw HEED», the oneness of God. For Muslims, there is one God who is the lord of the universe. God is one, the creator, the all-knowing. In relations with humanity, God is the lawgiver, judge, and restorer of life after death.

Explanation

The central concept of Islam is tawhīd «taw HEED», the oneness of God. For Muslims, there is one God who is the lord of the universe. God is one, the creator, the all-knowing. In relations with humanity, God is the lawgiver, judge, and restorer of life after death.

3. What was the first religion to teach the belief in one God?

Judaism

Christianity

Rastafarianism

Judaism is one of the oldest major religions and the first religion to teach the belief in one God.

Explanation

Judaism is one of the oldest major religions and the first religion to teach the belief in one God.

4. What are the oldest Hindu scriptures called?

The Vedas

The Puranas

The Ramayana

The Vedas are the oldest Hindu scriptures. They include sections that are older than the sacred writings of any other major religion.

Explanation

The Vedas are the oldest Hindu scriptures. They include sections that are older than the sacred writings of any other major religion.

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?

Suffering is part of life

There is a state of transcendence of suffering

There are no causes of suffering

The Four Noble Truths state that (1) suffering is part of life; (2) there are causes of suffering, like emotional attachment, ignorance, and selfishness; (3) there is a state of transcendence of suffering; and (4) there is a path that leads to that state.

Explanation

The Four Noble Truths state that (1) suffering is part of life; (2) there are causes of suffering, like emotional attachment, ignorance, and selfishness; (3) there is a state of transcendence of suffering; and (4) there is a path that leads to that state.

6. ________ believe that no deity exists.

Theists

Atheists

Agnostics

There are three main philosophical views regarding the existence of a deity: (1) Theists believe in a deity or deities. (2) Atheists believe that no deity exists. (3) Agnostics say that the existence of a deity cannot be proved or disproved.

Explanation

There are three main philosophical views regarding the existence of a deity: (1) Theists believe in a deity or deities. (2) Atheists believe that no deity exists. (3) Agnostics say that the existence of a deity cannot be proved or disproved.

7. What is the central book that Muslims believe contains God's actual words?

Bible

Qur'ān

Itihāsas

The Qur'ān, sometimes spelled Koran, is the holy book of Muslims, who believe it contains God's actual words.

Explanation

The Qur'ān, sometimes spelled Koran, is the holy book of Muslims, who believe it contains God's actual words.

8. In Zoroastrianism, ______ is a symbol of purity.

Fire

A dove

An olive branch

Fire is important in Zoroastrianism as a symbol of purity. Today, Zoroastrianism has followers in Iran, India, and other countries. In India, the followers are called Parsis. Modern Zoroastrians read from the Avesta, practice traditional purification habits, and attend rituals at fire temples.

Explanation

Fire is important in Zoroastrianism as a symbol of purity. Today, Zoroastrianism has followers in Iran, India, and other countries. In India, the followers are called Parsis. Modern Zoroastrians read from the Avesta, practice traditional purification habits, and attend rituals at fire temples.

9. The word Messiah means what in Hebrew?

Savior

Anointed one

Prophet

The word Messiah comes from the Hebrew word mashiah, which means the anointed one.

Explanation

The word Messiah comes from the Hebrew word mashiah, which means the anointed one.

10. Caodaism was established in which country?

Cambodia

Taiwan

Vietnam

Caodaism was established in Vietnam in 1926, when Vietnam was a French colony. According to the religion’s tradition, Vietnamese intellectuals in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) received Caodaist teachings while communicating with spirits at gatherings known as séances.

Explanation

Caodaism was established in Vietnam in 1926, when Vietnam was a French colony. According to the religion’s tradition, Vietnamese intellectuals in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) received Caodaist teachings while communicating with spirits at gatherings known as séances.