Religion and Culture

Description: This quiz covers a wide range of topics related to religion and culture, including the history of different religions, their beliefs and practices, and their impact on society.
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Which of the following is not a major world religion?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Buddhism

  4. Hinduism

  5. Judaism


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Judaism is not a major world religion, as it is practiced by a relatively small number of people compared to the other options.

What is the holiest city in Islam?

  1. Mecca

  2. Medina

  3. Jerusalem

  4. Damascus

  5. Cairo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mecca is the holiest city in Islam, as it is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the site of the Kaaba, the most sacred site in Islam.

Which of the following is a sacred text of Hinduism?

  1. The Vedas

  2. The Upanishads

  3. The Bhagavad Gita

  4. The Ramayana

  5. The Mahabharata


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the options are sacred texts of Hinduism.

What is the name of the Jewish holiday that celebrates the Exodus from Egypt?

  1. Passover

  2. Rosh Hashanah

  3. Yom Kippur

  4. Sukkot

  5. Hanukkah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Passover is the Jewish holiday that celebrates the Exodus from Egypt.

Which of the following is a Buddhist concept that refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?

  1. Samsara

  2. Nirvana

  3. Karma

  4. Dharma

  5. Zen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samsara is the Buddhist concept that refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

What is the name of the Christian sacrament that commemorates the Last Supper?

  1. Baptism

  2. Confirmation

  3. Eucharist

  4. Penance

  5. Anointing of the Sick


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Eucharist is the Christian sacrament that commemorates the Last Supper.

Which of the following is a sacred text of Sikhism?

  1. The Guru Granth Sahib

  2. The Adi Granth

  3. The Dasam Granth

  4. The Sarbloh Granth

  5. The Bhai Gurdas Granth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Guru Granth Sahib is the sacred text of Sikhism.

What is the name of the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca?

  1. Hajj

  2. Umrah

  3. Tawaf

  4. Sa'i

  5. Rami al-Jamarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hajj is the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.

Which of the following is a sacred text of Taoism?

  1. The Tao Te Ching

  2. The Zhuangzi

  3. The Liezi

  4. The Wenzi

  5. The Huainanzi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tao Te Ching is the sacred text of Taoism.

What is the name of the Jewish holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah?

  1. Shavuot

  2. Rosh Hashanah

  3. Yom Kippur

  4. Sukkot

  5. Hanukkah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shavuot is the Jewish holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah.

Which of the following is a sacred text of Jainism?

  1. The Agamas

  2. The Upangas

  3. The Prakirnakas

  4. The Cheda Sutras

  5. The Mula Sutras


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Agamas are the sacred texts of Jainism.

What is the name of the Christian sacrament that symbolizes the forgiveness of sins?

  1. Baptism

  2. Confirmation

  3. Eucharist

  4. Penance

  5. Anointing of the Sick


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Penance is the Christian sacrament that symbolizes the forgiveness of sins.

Which of the following is a sacred text of Shintoism?

  1. The Kojiki

  2. The Nihon Shoki

  3. The Fudoki

  4. The Manyoshu

  5. The Genji Monogatari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kojiki is the sacred text of Shintoism.

What is the name of the Islamic holiday that celebrates the end of the fasting month of Ramadan?

  1. Eid al-Fitr

  2. Eid al-Adha

  3. Ashura

  4. Mawlid al-Nabi

  5. Isra and Mi'raj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eid al-Fitr is the Islamic holiday that celebrates the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.

Which of the following is a sacred text of Zoroastrianism?

  1. The Avesta

  2. The Gathas

  3. The Yasna

  4. The Visperad

  5. The Vendidad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Avesta is the sacred text of Zoroastrianism.

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