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Myths of Divine Intervention and Miracles

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In Greek mythology, who was the god of the underworld?

  1. Zeus

  2. Hades

  3. Poseidon

  4. Ares


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hades was the Greek god of the underworld, the realm of the dead.

In Christianity, what is the name of the event where Jesus Christ rose from the dead?

  1. The Resurrection

  2. The Ascension

  3. The Transfiguration

  4. The Crucifixion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Resurrection is the Christian belief that Jesus Christ rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion.

In Islam, what is the name of the journey that the prophet Muhammad took from Mecca to Jerusalem and back?

  1. The Hijra

  2. The Isra and Mi'raj

  3. The Battle of Badr

  4. The Battle of Uhud


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Isra and Mi'raj is the Islamic belief that the prophet Muhammad took a journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and back in a single night.

In Hinduism, what is the name of the god who is responsible for the creation, preservation, and destruction of the universe?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Durga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahma is the Hindu god who is responsible for the creation, preservation, and destruction of the universe.

In Buddhism, what is the name of the state of perfect enlightenment?

  1. Nirvana

  2. Samsara

  3. Dukkha

  4. Anatta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nirvana is the Buddhist state of perfect enlightenment, where all suffering and desire have been extinguished.

In Judaism, what is the name of the covenant that God made with the Israelites?

  1. The Ten Commandments

  2. The Exodus

  3. The Passover

  4. The Sabbath


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ten Commandments are the covenant that God made with the Israelites, which contains the moral and ethical laws that they were to follow.

In Sikhism, what is the name of the holy book that contains the teachings of the Sikh gurus?

  1. The Guru Granth Sahib

  2. The Adi Granth

  3. The Dasam Granth

  4. The Sarbloh Granth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Guru Granth Sahib is the holy book of Sikhism, which contains the teachings of the Sikh gurus.

In Taoism, what is the name of the principle of balance and harmony in the universe?

  1. Yin and Yang

  2. Wuji

  3. Taiji

  4. Qigong


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yin and Yang is the Taoist principle of balance and harmony in the universe, where opposite forces are complementary and interdependent.

In Shintoism, what is the name of the spirits that are believed to inhabit all things in nature?

  1. Kami

  2. Yokai

  3. Oni

  4. Shinigami


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kami are the spirits that are believed to inhabit all things in nature in Shintoism.

In Zoroastrianism, what is the name of the god of light and goodness?

  1. Ahura Mazda

  2. Angra Mainyu

  3. Mithra

  4. Anahita


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ahura Mazda is the Zoroastrian god of light and goodness.

In Jainism, what is the name of the principle of non-violence?

  1. Ahimsa

  2. Anekantavada

  3. Aparigraha

  4. Satya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ahimsa is the Jain principle of non-violence, which teaches that all living beings should be treated with compassion and respect.

In Baha'i Faith, what is the name of the founder of the religion?

  1. Bahá'u'lláh

  2. The Báb

  3. `Abdu'l-Bahá

  4. Shoghi Effendi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bahá'u'lláh is the founder of the Baha'i Faith.

In Sikhism, what is the name of the five essential articles of faith that all Sikhs must wear?

  1. The Five Ks

  2. The Ten Gurus

  3. The Guru Granth Sahib

  4. The Anand Karaj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Five Ks are the five essential articles of faith that all Sikhs must wear: kesh (uncut hair), kangha (comb), kara (steel bracelet), kirpan (sword), and kachera (short breeches).

In Hinduism, what is the name of the three main gods who make up the Trimurti?

  1. Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

  2. Lakshmi, Saraswati, Parvati

  3. Ganesha, Kartikeya, Hanuman

  4. Indra, Agni, Varuna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Trimurti is the Hindu trinity of gods, consisting of Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer).

In Buddhism, what is the name of the eightfold path that leads to enlightenment?

  1. The Noble Eightfold Path

  2. The Four Noble Truths

  3. The Three Jewels

  4. The Five Precepts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Noble Eightfold Path is the Buddhist path to enlightenment, consisting of eight practices: right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration.

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