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Popular Religious Tour Destinations

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Which city is home to the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam?

  1. Mecca

  2. Medina

  3. Jerusalem

  4. Vatican City


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kaaba is a cube-shaped building located in the center of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is considered the most sacred site in Islam and is the focal point of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

What is the name of the river that flows through the city of Varanasi, considered sacred by Hindus?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges River is considered sacred by Hindus and is often referred to as 'Mother Ganga'. It flows through the city of Varanasi, which is considered one of the holiest cities in Hinduism.

Which mountain is considered sacred by Buddhists and is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Buddha?

  1. Mount Everest

  2. Mount Kailash

  3. Mount Fuji

  4. Mount Zion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mount Kailash is considered sacred by Buddhists and is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Buddha. It is located in the Himalayas and is a popular pilgrimage destination for Buddhists.

What is the name of the city where Jesus Christ is believed to have been crucified and resurrected?

  1. Jerusalem

  2. Bethlehem

  3. Nazareth

  4. Capernaum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jerusalem is considered sacred by Christians and is believed to be the city where Jesus Christ was crucified and resurrected. It is home to many holy sites, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall.

Which city is home to the holiest shrine of the Bahá'í Faith?

  1. Haifa

  2. Acre

  3. Safed

  4. Tiberias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Haifa is home to the holiest shrine of the Bahá'í Faith, the Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh. It is located on Mount Carmel and is a popular pilgrimage destination for Bahá'ís.

What is the name of the ancient city in Peru that is considered sacred by the Inca people?

  1. Machu Picchu

  2. Cuzco

  3. Lima

  4. Arequipa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Machu Picchu is an ancient city in Peru that is considered sacred by the Inca people. It is located in the Andes Mountains and is a popular tourist destination.

Which city is home to the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion?

  1. Amritsar

  2. Chandigarh

  3. Ludhiana

  4. Jalandhar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amritsar is home to the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion. It is located in the Punjab region of India and is a popular pilgrimage destination for Sikhs.

What is the name of the mountain in Japan that is considered sacred by Shintoists?

  1. Mount Fuji

  2. Mount Aso

  3. Mount Hiei

  4. Mount Koya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Fuji is considered sacred by Shintoists and is the highest mountain in Japan. It is a popular pilgrimage destination and is often climbed during the summer months.

Which city is home to the holiest shrine of the Jain religion, the Dilwara Temples?

  1. Mount Abu

  2. Jaipur

  3. Udaipur

  4. Jodhpur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Abu is home to the holiest shrine of the Jain religion, the Dilwara Temples. It is located in the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan, India, and is a popular pilgrimage destination for Jains.

What is the name of the city in Saudi Arabia where the Prophet Muhammad is believed to have been born?

  1. Mecca

  2. Medina

  3. Riyadh

  4. Jeddah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mecca is the city in Saudi Arabia where the Prophet Muhammad is believed to have been born. It is also the holiest city in Islam and is home to the Kaaba.

Which city is home to the holiest shrine of the Zoroastrian religion, the Atash Behram?

  1. Yazd

  2. Tehran

  3. Isfahan

  4. Shiraz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yazd is home to the holiest shrine of the Zoroastrian religion, the Atash Behram. It is located in central Iran and is a popular pilgrimage destination for Zoroastrians.

What is the name of the city in India where the Kumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world, is held?

  1. Allahabad

  2. Haridwar

  3. Ujjain

  4. Nasik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Allahabad is the city in India where the Kumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world, is held. It is held every 12 years and attracts millions of pilgrims.

Which city is home to the holiest shrine of the Druze religion, the Khalwat al-Bayada?

  1. Baakline

  2. Deir el-Qamar

  3. Hasbaya

  4. Rashaya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baakline is home to the holiest shrine of the Druze religion, the Khalwat al-Bayada. It is located in Lebanon and is a popular pilgrimage destination for Druze.

What is the name of the city in Israel where the Western Wall, one of the holiest sites in Judaism, is located?

  1. Jerusalem

  2. Tel Aviv

  3. Haifa

  4. Eilat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jerusalem is the city in Israel where the Western Wall, one of the holiest sites in Judaism, is located. It is a remnant of the Second Temple and is a popular pilgrimage destination for Jews.

Which city is home to the holiest shrine of the Baha'i Faith, the Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh?

  1. Acre

  2. Haifa

  3. Safed

  4. Tiberias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Acre is home to the holiest shrine of the Baha'i Faith, the Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh. It is located in northern Israel and is a popular pilgrimage destination for Baha'is.

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