The Sacred Texts and Scriptures

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Which of the following is considered the holiest book in Islam?

  1. The Bible

  2. The Torah

  3. The Quran

  4. The Vedas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Quran is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation from God as delivered to the Prophet Muhammad.

The Bhagavad Gita is a part of which Hindu scripture?

  1. The Upanishads

  2. The Ramayana

  3. The Mahabharata

  4. The Vedas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is a philosophical and religious text found in the epic poem Mahabharata, considered one of the most important texts in Hinduism.

The central religious text of Sikhism is known as:

  1. The Guru Granth Sahib

  2. The Vedas

  3. The Torah

  4. The Quran


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Guru Granth Sahib is the holy scripture of Sikhism, considered the living Guru by Sikhs and containing the teachings of the Sikh Gurus.

Which sacred text is considered the oldest religious text in the world?

  1. The Vedas

  2. The Bible

  3. The Quran

  4. The Torah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vedas are a collection of ancient Hindu scriptures, considered the oldest religious texts in the world, dating back to 1500-1000 BCE.

The sacred text of Jainism is known as:

  1. The Vedas

  2. The Quran

  3. The Torah

  4. The Agamas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Agamas are the sacred texts of Jainism, containing teachings on cosmology, metaphysics, and ethical conduct.

Which sacred text is considered the primary scripture of the Bahá'í Faith?

  1. The Kitáb-i-Aqdas

  2. The Torah

  3. The Bhagavad Gita

  4. The Quran


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kitáb-i-Aqdas is the central text of the Bahá'í Faith, containing the laws, ordinances, and teachings of Bahá'u'lláh, the founder of the religion.

The sacred text of Zoroastrianism is known as:

  1. The Avesta

  2. The Vedas

  3. The Torah

  4. The Quran


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Avesta is the sacred text of Zoroastrianism, containing hymns, prayers, and philosophical teachings attributed to the prophet Zoroaster.

Which sacred text is considered the central scripture of Judaism?

  1. The Vedas

  2. The Torah

  3. The Bhagavad Gita

  4. The Quran


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Torah is the central religious text of Judaism, containing the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, including the Ten Commandments.

The sacred text of Taoism is known as:

  1. The Vedas

  2. The Torah

  3. The Quran

  4. The Tao Te Ching


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tao Te Ching is the central text of Taoism, attributed to the philosopher Laozi, and containing teachings on the nature of reality, morality, and the way of life.

Which sacred text is considered the primary scripture of Buddhism?

  1. The Vedas

  2. The Torah

  3. The Tripitaka

  4. The Quran


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tripitaka is the central sacred text of Buddhism, containing the teachings of the Buddha and his disciples, including the Vinaya, Sutta Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka.

The sacred text of Confucianism is known as:

  1. The Vedas

  2. The Torah

  3. The Analects

  4. The Quran


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Analects is the central text of Confucianism, containing the teachings and sayings of Confucius, the founder of the philosophy.

Which sacred text is considered the primary scripture of Shintoism?

  1. The Vedas

  2. The Torah

  3. The Kojiki

  4. The Quran


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kojiki is the oldest surviving written record of Japanese history and mythology, considered the primary sacred text of Shintoism.

The sacred text of Sikhism is known as:

  1. The Vedas

  2. The Torah

  3. The Guru Granth Sahib

  4. The Quran


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious text of Sikhism, considered the living Guru by Sikhs and containing the teachings of the Sikh Gurus.

Which sacred text is considered the primary scripture of Christianity?

  1. The Vedas

  2. The Torah

  3. The Bible

  4. The Quran


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bible is the central religious text of Christianity, containing the Old and New Testaments, and considered the inspired word of God.

The sacred text of Hinduism is known as:

  1. The Vedas

  2. The Torah

  3. The Bhagavad Gita

  4. The Quran


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vedas are the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, containing hymns, prayers, and philosophical teachings, considered the foundation of Hindu thought.

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