World Book Trivia Challenge--11/12-world Religions
Questions and Answers
- 1.
In Zoroastrianism, ______ is a symbol of purity.
- A.
Fire
- B.
A dove
- C.
An olive branch
Correct Answer
A. FireExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Caodaism was established in which country?
- A.
Cambodia
- B.
Taiwan
- C.
Vietnam
Correct Answer
C. VietnamExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What was the first religion to teach the belief in one God?
- A.
Judaism
- B.
Christianity
- C.
Rastafarianism
Correct Answer
A. JudaismExplanation
Judaism is one of the oldest major religions and the first religion to teach the belief in one God.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What are the oldest Hindu scriptures called?
- A.
The Vedas
- B.
The Puranas
- C.
The Ramayana
Correct Answer
A. The VedasExplanation
The Vedas are the oldest Hindu scriptures. They include sections that are older than the sacred writings of any other major religion.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?
- A.
Suffering is part of life
- B.
There is a state of transcendence of suffering
- C.
There are no causes of suffering
Correct Answer
C. There are no causes of sufferingExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
________ believe that no deity exists.
- A.
Theists
- B.
Atheists
- C.
Agnostics
Correct Answer
B. AtheistsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the central book that Muslims believe contains God's actual words?
- A.
Bible
- B.
Qur'ān
- C.
Itihāsas
Correct Answer
B. Qur'ānExplanation
The Qur'ān, sometimes spelled Koran, is the holy book of Muslims, who believe it contains God's actual words.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Confucianism does not teach the worship of a God or gods.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
For Muslims, there is one God who is the lord of the universe.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The word Messiah means what in Hebrew?
- A.
Savior
- B.
Anointed one
- C.
Prophet
Correct Answer
B. Anointed oneExplanation
The word Messiah comes from the Hebrew word mashiah, which means the anointed one.Rate this question:
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