The Major World Religions

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Which religion is the oldest among the major world religions?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Judaism

  4. Christianity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hinduism is considered the oldest major religion, with its roots dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization around 3300 BCE.

Which religion has the largest number of followers worldwide?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Hinduism

  4. Buddhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christianity has the largest number of followers, with approximately 2.4 billion adherents worldwide.

What is the central religious text of Islam?

  1. The Bible

  2. The Quran

  3. The Torah

  4. The Vedas


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Quran is the central religious text of Islam, believed to be the direct word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

  1. Jesus Christ

  2. Moses

  3. Siddhartha Gautama

  4. Abraham


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, is considered the founder of Buddhism.

Which religion emphasizes the concept of ahimsa, or non-violence?

  1. Judaism

  2. Christianity

  3. Hinduism

  4. Islam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hinduism places a strong emphasis on the concept of ahimsa, or non-violence, as a fundamental principle.

What is the holiest city in Islam?

  1. Jerusalem

  2. Rome

  3. Mecca

  4. Varanasi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

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

Which religion originated in ancient India?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Judaism

  4. Hinduism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hinduism originated in ancient India and is one of the oldest major religions in the world.

What is the central religious text of Judaism?

  1. The Bible

  2. The Quran

  3. The Torah

  4. The Vedas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Torah is the central religious text of Judaism, consisting of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.

Which religion emphasizes the concept of karma and reincarnation?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Hinduism

  4. Buddhism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hinduism emphasizes the concept of karma, the law of cause and effect, and reincarnation, the belief that the soul is reborn after death.

What is the central religious text of Christianity?

  1. The Bible

  2. The Quran

  3. The Torah

  4. The Vedas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bible is the central religious text of Christianity, consisting of the Old and New Testaments.

Which religion originated in ancient Persia?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Zoroastrianism

  4. Hinduism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Zoroastrianism originated in ancient Persia and is one of the oldest monotheistic religions.

What is the central religious 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 central religious text of Sikhism, considered the eternal guru of the Sikhs.

Which religion emphasizes the concept of wu wei, or non-action?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Taoism

  4. Hinduism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Taoism emphasizes the concept of wu wei, or non-action, advocating for harmony with the natural flow of the universe.

What is the central religious text of Jainism?

  1. The Bible

  2. The Quran

  3. The Torah

  4. The Agamas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Agamas are the central religious texts of Jainism, containing teachings on ethics, metaphysics, and liberation.

Which religion originated in ancient China?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Confucianism

  4. Hinduism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Confucianism originated in ancient China and emphasizes ethical conduct, social harmony, and respect for tradition.

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