Trivia Quiz: How Much Do You Know About History Of World Religions?
How much do you know about the history of world religions? There are a lot of religions being practiced in the world today, and the most common is Christianity and Islam. In all religions, there is a belief that a higher power watch over us. Take this test and see how knowledgeable you are about world religions and their origins.
- 1.
Hinduism has no founder.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 2.
These writings are used by Hinduism.
- A.
The Vedas and Gita
- B.
The Dhammapada
- C.
The Torah and the Talmud
- D.
The Bible
- E.
The Koran
- F.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. The Vedas and Gita -
- 3.
These writings are used by Buddhism.
- A.
The Vedas and Gita
- B.
The Dhammapada
- C.
The Torah and the Talmud
- D.
The Bible
- E.
The Koran
- F.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. The Dhammapada -
- 4.
These writings are used by Judaism.
- A.
The Vedas and Gita
- B.
The Dhammapada
- C.
The Torah and the Talmud
- D.
The Bible
- E.
The Koran
- F.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. The Torah and the Talmud -
- 5.
These writings are used by Christians.
- A.
The Vedas and Gita
- B.
The Dhammapada
- C.
The Torah and the Talmud
- D.
The Bible
- E.
The Koran
- F.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. The Bible -
- 6.
These writings are used by Muslims.
- A.
The Vedas and Gita
- B.
The Dhammapada
- C.
The Torah and the Talmud
- D.
The Bible
- E.
The Koran
- F.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. The Koran -
- 7.
_______ is when there is more than one god in a religion.
Correct Answer
polytheism
polytheistic
Polytheism
Polytheistic - 8.
_______ is when there is only one god in a religion.
Correct Answer
monotheism
monotheistic
Monotheism
Monotheistic - 9.
Which religion(s) believe in reincarnation?
- A.
Buddhism
- B.
Hinduism
- C.
Judaism
- D.
Christianity
- E.
Islam
Correct Answer(s)
A. Buddhism
B. Hinduism -
- 10.
In Hinduism, all things in the universe are part of ______.
Correct Answer(s)
Brahma
brahma - 11.
Karma is the effects of a person'sis next incarnation.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 12.
The belief of different social classes in Hinduism and Buddhism is called the _______ ______.
Correct Answer
caste system
caste - 13.
In Hinduism, overcoming suffering is the only way to reach Moksha.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 14.
Buddhism has no founder.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Siddhartha Gautama or Buddha is the founder.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Buddhism only has one God.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
They don't have any god(s).Rate this question:
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- 16.
In Buddhism, another way of saying reaching Nirvana is saying reaching _______.
Correct Answer
enlightenment - 17.
One of the goals of life for Buddhism is to overcome suffering.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 18.
In Buddhism, one or more of The Four Noble Truths are:
- A.
Life means happiness.
- B.
The origin of suffering is attachment.
- C.
The cessation of suffering is not attainable.
- D.
Their is a path to the end of suffering.
Correct Answer(s)
B. The origin of suffering is attachment.
D. Their is a path to the end of suffering. -
- 19.
In Buddhism, the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths are not related to what-so-ever.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 20.
The Ten Commandments are only related to Christianity.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Also related to Judaism.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Jesus Christ...
- A.
Founded Christianity.
- B.
Wrote the Bible.
- C.
Is the Messiah.
- D.
Was resurrected.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Founded Christianity.
C. Is the Messiah.
D. Was resurrected. -
- 22.
Islam's deity is Allah.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 23.
From Islam, what are The Five Pillars of Faith?
- A.
Prayer, Faith, Love to all, Pilgrimage to Mecca, and Charity
- B.
Pilgrimage to Mecca, Prayer, Faith, Fasting, and Charity
- C.
Prayer, Faith, Fasting, Love to all, and No eating other animals.
Correct Answer
B. Pilgrimage to Mecca, Prayer, Faith, Fasting, and Charity -
- 24.
Abraham is the founder of Judaism.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 25.
Muhammad founded Islam.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 26.
Most people live in the ______ section of China.
- A.
Northern
- B.
Eastern
- C.
Southern (YEE-HAW!)
- D.
Western
Correct Answer
B. Eastern -
- 27.
In Confucianism, one relationship would be _____ to son.
Correct Answer
father - 28.
In Confucianism, one relationship would be _____ to younger brother.
Correct Answer
elder brother
older brother - 29.
In Confucianism, one relationship would-be husband to _____.
Correct Answer
wife - 30.
In Confucianism, one relationship would be a friend to _____.
Correct Answer
friend - 31.
In Confucianism, the order must be maintained through _____.
Correct Answer
respect - 32.
Confucianism is against filial piety.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 33.
In Confucianism, education is important.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 34.
The dynastic cycle is the ____ of decline and rise of dynasties.
Correct Answer
pattern
cycle - 35.
The Mandate of Heaven is the...
- A.
Divine approval.
- B.
Basis or royal authority.
- C.
None of the above.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Divine approval.
B. Basis or royal authority. -
- 36.
The scores of the civil service exam would put you into a _____ type job.
Correct Answer(s)
government - 37.
Foot _____ is when women's feet were bound to try to keep the feet looking small for a greater sex appeal.
Correct Answer(s)
binding - 38.
The policy of which a strong country tries to dominate other countries is called _____.
Correct Answer(s)
imperialism - 39.
A foreign region in which a nation has control in trade and other economic activities is called a sphere of _____.
Correct Answer(s)
influence - 40.
The Boxer Rebellion was a rebellion to allow China to trade to foreigners.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
It was the rebellion attempting to kick out the foreigners.Rate this question:
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- 41.
The British were in control of the city of Hong Kong, located in China, until the year _____.
Correct Answer
1997 - 42.
The Open Door Policy is a Chinese policy suggested by the US that they open their ports to other countries for trading purposes.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 43.
In the Chinese Nationalist Party, these were two of its leaders.
- A.
Deng Xiaoping
- B.
Jiang Jieshi
- C.
Mao Zedong
- D.
Sin Yixian
Correct Answer(s)
B. Jiang Jieshi
D. Sin Yixian -
- 44.
In the Chinese Communist Party, these were two of its leaders.
- A.
Deng Xiaoping
- B.
Jiang Jieshi
- C.
Mao Zedong
- D.
Sin Yixian
Correct Answer(s)
A. Deng Xiaoping
C. Mao Zedong -
- 45.
The Long March was when the Chinese nationalists fled from the Chinese communists and headed into Taiwan for safety.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The Long March was when the communists fled from the nationalists for safety. They headed into the northern mountains.Rate this question:
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- 46.
After the Opium War between China and Britain, which of the two countries had to pay for the lost Opium?
Correct Answer
China - 47.
The civil war for control of China was between ________ and ________.
- A.
China and America
- B.
India and Britain
- C.
Nationalists and Communists
- D.
Japan and China
Correct Answer
C. Nationalists and Communists -
- 48.
The United States supported the ___________ party during China's civil war.
Correct Answer
nationalist - 49.
During World War II, the nationalists and the communists temporarily stopped fighting against each other so they could fight a common enemy. This enemy was _____.
- A.
Britain
- B.
Japan
- C.
United States
- D.
India
Correct Answer
B. Japan -
- 50.
Hu's in charge of China.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Hu Jintao is the current leader of China.Rate this question:
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