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Myths of Sacred Places and Objects

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What is the name of the sacred mountain in Greek mythology where the gods resided?

  1. Mount Olympus

  2. Mount Etna

  3. Mount Parnassus

  4. Mount Athos


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Olympus is the sacred mountain in Greek mythology where the gods resided. It is located in Thessaly, Greece.

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the sacred river that is believed to cleanse sins and purify the soul?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges is the sacred river in Hindu mythology that is believed to cleanse sins and purify the soul. It is also known as Ganga.

What is the name of the sacred stone in Celtic mythology that is believed to have magical powers?

  1. Stone of Destiny

  2. Blarney Stone

  3. Lia Fáil

  4. Stonehenge


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Lia Fáil is the sacred stone in Celtic mythology that is believed to have magical powers. It is also known as the Stone of Destiny.

In Norse mythology, what is the name of the sacred tree that connects the worlds of the gods, humans, and the dead?

  1. Yggdrasil

  2. Glasir

  3. Ratatoskr

  4. Huginn and Muninn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yggdrasil is the sacred tree in Norse mythology that connects the worlds of the gods, humans, and the dead. It is also known as the World Tree.

What is the name of the sacred object in Egyptian mythology that is believed to protect the dead and guide them to the afterlife?

  1. Ankh

  2. Scarab

  3. Eye of Horus

  4. Udjat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ankh is the sacred object in Egyptian mythology that is believed to protect the dead and guide them to the afterlife. It is also known as the Key of Life.

In Shinto mythology, what is the name of the sacred object that is believed to contain the spirit of the kami (gods)?

  1. Torii

  2. Shimenawa

  3. Gohei

  4. Ofuda


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Gohei is the sacred object in Shinto mythology that is believed to contain the spirit of the kami (gods). It is a wand made of white paper or cloth that is attached to a wooden stick.

What is the name of the sacred place in Buddhist mythology where Buddha attained enlightenment?

  1. Bodh Gaya

  2. Sarnath

  3. Kushinagar

  4. Lumbini


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bodh Gaya is the sacred place in Buddhist mythology where Buddha attained enlightenment. It is located in Bihar, India.

In Christian mythology, what is the name of the sacred place where Jesus Christ was crucified?

  1. Golgotha

  2. Calvary

  3. Mount Zion

  4. Garden of Gethsemane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Golgotha is the sacred place in Christian mythology where Jesus Christ was crucified. It is also known as Calvary.

What is the name of the sacred place in Islamic mythology where the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation from Allah?

  1. Kaaba

  2. Al-Masjid al-Nabawi

  3. Al-Aqsa Mosque

  4. Mount Uhud


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kaaba is the sacred place in Islamic mythology where the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation from Allah. It is located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

In Jewish mythology, what is the name of the sacred place where the Israelites received the Ten Commandments?

  1. Mount Sinai

  2. Jerusalem

  3. Temple Mount

  4. Western Wall


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Sinai is the sacred place in Jewish mythology where the Israelites received the Ten Commandments. It is also known as Mount Horeb.

What is the name of the sacred place in Sikh mythology where Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, attained enlightenment?

  1. Gurdwara Janam Asthan

  2. Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib

  3. Gurdwara Golden Temple

  4. Gurdwara Baba Atal Rai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gurdwara Janam Asthan is the sacred place in Sikh mythology where Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, attained enlightenment. It is located in Nankana Sahib, Pakistan.

In Taoist mythology, what is the name of the sacred place where the immortals reside?

  1. Penglai

  2. Yingzhou

  3. Fangzhang

  4. Hengshan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Penglai is the sacred place in Taoist mythology where the immortals reside. It is said to be located in the eastern sea.

What is the name of the sacred place in Native American mythology where the creator god created the world?

  1. Turtle Island

  2. Rainbow Bridge

  3. Grand Canyon

  4. Yosemite Valley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Turtle Island is the sacred place in Native American mythology where the creator god created the world. It is also known as North America.

In Aboriginal Australian mythology, what is the name of the sacred place where the ancestral spirits reside?

  1. Uluru (Ayers Rock)

  2. Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)

  3. Bungle Bungle Range

  4. Kimberley Region


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uluru (Ayers Rock) is the sacred place in Aboriginal Australian mythology where the ancestral spirits reside. It is located in the Northern Territory, Australia.

What is the name of the sacred place in Polynesian mythology where the gods and goddesses reside?

  1. Hawaiki

  2. Tahiti

  3. Hawaii

  4. Samoa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hawaiki is the sacred place in Polynesian mythology where the gods and goddesses reside. It is said to be located in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

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