Question 1

Which Bible figure is most closely associated with leading the Exodus from Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Moses

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the Ten Commandments:

Accepted Answer

Do unto others

Question 3

In the Muslim tradition, believers have a religious obligation to make a pilgrimage to Islam’s holiest city at least once during their lifetime, if they are able. Which city is that?

Accepted Answer

Mecca

Question 4

Which Bible figure is most closely associated with willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God?

Accepted Answer

Abraham

Question 5

Which of the following best describes Catholic teaching about the bread and wine used for Communion? The bread and wine …

Accepted Answer

Actually become the body and blood of Jesus Christ

Question 6

According to the Catholic tradition, what is purgatory?

Accepted Answer

Where the souls of those who have died undergo purification

Question 7

Which religious tradition is most closely associated with yoga?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism & Buddhism

Question 8

Which religious tradition is most closely associated with Kabbalah?

Accepted Answer

Jewish

Question 9

Which of the following is one of Buddhism’s four “noble truths”?

Accepted Answer

The truth of suffering

Question 10

In which religious tradition are men generally required to wear a turban, like the one pictured below, in public and to carry a ceremonial sword or small dagger?

Accepted Answer

Sikhism

Question 11

On which day of the week does the Jewish Sabbath begin?

Accepted Answer

Friday

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the Christian doctrine of the Trinity?

Accepted Answer

There is one God in three persons (Father, Son and Holy Spirit)

Question 13

According to the Bible, where did Jesus live during much of his childhood and young adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Nazareth

Question 14

Which of these religious groups traditionally teaches that salvation comes through faith alone?

Accepted Answer

Protestantism

Question 15

What is Ramadan?

Accepted Answer

An Islamic holy month

Question 16

What is the sacred text of Islam?

Accepted Answer

The Qur'an

Question 17

What is the main sacred text of Zoroastrianism?

Accepted Answer

The Avesta

Question 18

What is the name for a candle holder found in Jewish homes?

Accepted Answer

Menorah

Question 19

In Jewish, Christian, and Muslim belief, who led the Hebrew slaves out of Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Moses

Question 20

Where is the holiest city in Islam located?

Accepted Answer

Saudi Arabia

Question 21

What holiday precedes the Roman Catholic period of Lent?

Accepted Answer

Mardi Gras

Question 22

Who is the Hindu god associated with rain?

Accepted Answer

Indra

Question 23

What holiday commemorates two Roman saints?

Accepted Answer

St. Valentine's Day

Question 24

What is the last day of Christmas called?

Accepted Answer

Epiphany

Question 25

Which of these is not a kind of Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Zen

How Well Do You Know Various Religions? Trivia Quiz

2) Which of the following is NOT one of the Ten Commandments:

3) In the Muslim tradition, believers have a religious obligation to make a pilgrimage to Islam’s holiest city at least once during their lifetime, if they are able. Which city is that?

4) Which Bible figure is most closely associated with willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God?

5) Which of the following best describes Catholic teaching about the bread and wine used for Communion? The bread and wine …

6) According to the Catholic tradition, what is purgatory?

7) Which religious tradition is most closely associated with yoga?

8) Which religious tradition is most closely associated with Kabbalah?

9) Which of the following is one of Buddhism’s four “noble truths”?

10) In which religious tradition are men generally required to wear a turban, like the one pictured below, in public and to carry a ceremonial sword or small dagger?

11) On which day of the week does the Jewish Sabbath begin?

12) Which of the following best describes the Christian doctrine of the Trinity?

13) According to the Bible, where did Jesus live during much of his childhood and young adulthood?

14) Which of these religious groups traditionally teaches that salvation comes through faith alone?

15) What is Ramadan?

16) What is the sacred text of Islam?

17) What is the main sacred text of Zoroastrianism?

18) What is the name for a candle holder found in Jewish homes?

19) In Jewish, Christian, and Muslim belief, who led the Hebrew slaves out of Egypt?

20) Where is the holiest city in Islam located?

21) What holiday precedes the Roman Catholic period of Lent?

22) Who is the Hindu god associated with rain?

23) What holiday commemorates two Roman saints?

24) What is the last day of Christmas called?

25) Which of these is not a kind of Hinduism?