Religion

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Which of the following is not a major world religion: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, or Buddhism?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Judaism

  4. Buddhism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Buddhism is a philosophy and spiritual tradition, not a religion in the traditional sense.

Who is considered the founder of Christianity?

  1. Jesus Christ

  2. Moses

  3. Muhammad

  4. Buddha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jesus Christ is the central figure of Christianity, and his teachings and life are the foundation of the religion.

What is the holy book of Islam?

  1. The Bible

  2. The Quran

  3. The Torah

  4. The Vedas


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Quran is the holy book of Islam, and it is believed to be the direct word of God as revealed to the prophet Muhammad.

Which of the following is a central belief of Judaism?

  1. The Trinity

  2. The Incarnation

  3. Monotheism

  4. Karma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Monotheism, the belief in one God, is a central tenet of Judaism.

What is the name of the Buddhist concept of enlightenment?

  1. Nirvana

  2. Samsara

  3. Dukkha

  4. Anatta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nirvana is the ultimate goal of Buddhist practice, a state of perfect peace and happiness.

Which religion originated in ancient India?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Hinduism

  4. Judaism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hinduism is an ancient religion that originated in India and is still practiced by millions of people today.

What is the name of the sacred text of Sikhism?

  1. The Bible

  2. The Quran

  3. The Torah

  4. The Guru Granth Sahib


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Guru Granth Sahib is the holy book of Sikhism, and it is considered to be the living Guru of the Sikhs.

Which religion is based on the teachings of the prophet Zoroaster?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Zoroastrianism

  4. Judaism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Zoroastrianism is an ancient religion that originated in Persia and is still practiced by a small number of people today.

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

  1. Passover

  2. Rosh Hashanah

  3. Yom Kippur

  4. Hanukkah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Exodus from Egypt, when the Israelites were freed from slavery.

Which religion is based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Judaism

  4. Buddhism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Islam is a monotheistic religion based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad.

What is the name of the Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ?

  1. Christmas

  2. Easter

  3. Pentecost

  4. All Saints' Day


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

Which religion is based on the teachings of the prophet Laozi?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Taoism

  4. Judaism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Taoism is a Chinese philosophy and religion that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao, or the natural order of the universe.

What is the name of the Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil, as represented by the god Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana.

Which religion is based on the teachings of the prophet Confucius?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Confucianism

  4. Judaism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Confucianism is a Chinese philosophy and religion that emphasizes the importance of social harmony and respect for authority.

What is the name of the Muslim holiday that marks the end of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca?

  1. Eid al-Fitr

  2. Eid al-Adha

  3. Ashura

  4. Mawlid al-Nabi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Eid al-Adha is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the Hajj.

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