World Religions Quiz
Test your knowledge on world religions and find out how much you know or don't know! No cheating by googling the answers! (Note: this quiz is geared toward Christians, therefore there are no "New Testament" questions. The goal is to know what Christians know about other religions)
- 1.
Who was the founder of Islam?
- A.
Moses
- B.
Muhammad
- C.
Ishmael
Correct Answer
B. Muhammad -
- 2.
Muhammad first began receiving his visions in what city?
- A.
Medina
- B.
Jerusalem
- C.
Mecca
Correct Answer
C. Mecca -
- 3.
The name of the angel who delivered the visions to Muhammad was...
- A.
Gabriel
- B.
Michael
- C.
Raphael
Correct Answer
A. Gabriel -
- 4.
How many "rightly guided caliphs" were there after Muhammad's death?
- A.
Ten
- B.
Five
- C.
Three
Correct Answer
C. Three -
- 5.
The word "Qur'an" means:
- A.
Holy
- B.
Recitation
- C.
Submission
Correct Answer
B. Recitation -
- 6.
Muslims believe in the Djinn (creatures of smokeless fire)
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
In Judaism, the Ark of the Covenant was believed to have contained:
- A.
The Ten Commandments, Moses' staff, a golden cherubim
- B.
Moses' robe, Aaron's staff, a jar of manna
- C.
The Ten Commandments, a jar of manna, Aaron's staff
Correct Answer
C. The Ten Commandments, a jar of manna, Aaron's staff -
- 8.
Who built the first temple in Jerusalem?
- A.
Joshua
- B.
David
- C.
Solomon
Correct Answer
C. Solomon -
- 9.
How many times was the Jerusalem Temple destroyed?
- A.
Once
- B.
Twice
- C.
It's a trick question - the temple was never destroyed
Correct Answer
B. Twice -
- 10.
This Jewish hero helped lead a rebellion against the Syrian king Antiochus Epiphanes:
- A.
Samson
- B.
David
- C.
Judas Maccabeus
Correct Answer
C. Judas Maccabeus -
- 11.
The two kingdoms (northern and southern) were known as:
- A.
Ephraim and Joseph
- B.
Israel/Ephraim and Judah
- C.
Judah and Mannessah
Correct Answer
B. Israel/Ephraim and Judah -
- 12.
Which of the following sects of Jewish leaders during Jesus' day did not believe in the resurrection?
- A.
Pharisees
- B.
Sadducees
Correct Answer
B. Sadducees -
- 13.
The main Hindu deities are:
- A.
Aphrodite, Perseus, Zeus
- B.
Alibaba, Sarya, Indra
- C.
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
Correct Answer
C. Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva -
- 14.
In the Hindu pantheon, Kali is:
- A.
God of fire and sacrifice
- B.
The destroyer and consort of Shiva
- C.
Upholder of the cosmic order
Correct Answer
B. The destroyer and consort of Shiva -
- 15.
In the Hindu "Lokas" or "Three realms of existence," Naraka represents
- A.
Unpleasant lower realm/purgatory
- B.
The "in between" realm where individual souls reside during sleep and between incarnations
- C.
Paradise/heaven
Correct Answer
A. Unpleasant lower realm/purgatory -
- 16.
The sacred Hindu texts are known as:
- A.
Swamis
- B.
Vedas
- C.
Maharishi
Correct Answer
B. Vedas -
- 17.
How many caste systems exist within Hinduism?
- A.
Three
- B.
Four
- C.
Five
Correct Answer
B. Four -
- 18.
The written form of Buddha's teachings, rules of monastic discipline, and speeches is called:
- A.
The Pali Canon
- B.
The Boddhivista
- C.
The Shruti
Correct Answer
A. The Pali Canon -
- 19.
"Buddha" means...
- A.
Little fat man
- B.
Seeker of wisdom
- C.
Enlightened one
Correct Answer
C. Enlightened one -
- 20.
Which of the following is NOT one of the "Four Noble Truths" in Buddhism?
- A.
Life is hard
- B.
To avoid suffering, avoid inappropriate craving
- C.
Never pursue anything out of selfish motives
- D.
All hardship and suffering comes from inappropriate attachment
Correct Answer
C. Never pursue anything out of selfish motives -
- 21.
In Buddhism, there is no permanent, indestructible core, or "soul" at the center of any being.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 22.
In Islam, Ramadan is...
- A.
The month Muslims are to make the "Hajj" or pilgrimage to Mecca
- B.
The month the Qur'an was revealed to Muhammad
- C.
Celebrates Abraham not having to sacrifice his son
Correct Answer
B. The month the Qur'an was revealed to Muhammad -
- 23.
Which of the following is NOT one of the five pillars of Islam?
- A.
Testimony
- B.
Ritual Prayer
- C.
Doing what is beautiful
- D.
Almsgiving
- E.
The Hajj
Correct Answer
C. Doing what is beautiful -
- 24.
Muslims do not believe Jesus will return to fight "the deceiver" when the world becomes filled with injustice.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
In fact, Muslims do believe that Jesus is still alive in Heaven and will return to fight the "dajjal" or "the deceiver."Rate this question:
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- 25.
The first five books of the Jewish Bible are known as...
- A.
The Torah
- B.
The Septuagint
- C.
The Haggadah
Correct Answer
A. The Torah -
- 26.
The main piece of extra-biblical writing that is utilized by Jews is known as:
- A.
The Book of Jubilees
- B.
The Talmud
- C.
The Rabbinic Guide
Correct Answer
B. The TalmudExplanation
The Talmud is a commentary on scripture that addresses specific rules and regulations that peer into every part of Jewish life (called Halakhah), reads between the lines of scripture and tells the “story behind the story” (called Haggadah) and records the discussions of the rabbis debating and discussing these issues (called Gemara)Rate this question:
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- 27.
Who destroyed the first Temple in Jerusalem?
- A.
Assyrians
- B.
Babylonians
- C.
Romans
Correct Answer
B. BabyloniansExplanation
The Assyrians destroyed the Northern Kingdom of Israel, but due to King Hezekiah's faith in the Southern Kingdom, the Assyrians never took Jerusalem. The Babylonians would invade and destroy it just over 100 years later in 587 BC. Rome would destroy the second Temple (built by King Herod) in 70 AD.Rate this question:
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- 28.
The three caliphs (successors) who followed Muhammad...
- A.
Lived to ripe old ages and ruled with wisdom
- B.
Were assassinated by their own people
- C.
Were all relatives of Muhammad
- D.
A & C
- E.
B & C
Correct Answer
B. Were assassinated by their own people -
- 29.
In Islam, there are non-violent forms of Jihad.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
"Jihad" means "to struggle in the way of God," and while jihad can include violence against those who are oppressing them, Muhammad stated that the greatest jihad was to speak a word of truth in the ear of a tyrant.Rate this question:
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- 30.
"Dharma" is the Hindu concept that means:
- A.
The ultimate reality
- B.
Participation in the divine life through devotion to a chosen manifestation of the deity
- C.
That which holds all things together, the "cosmic law"
Correct Answer
C. That which holds all things together, the "cosmic law" -
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