🌍 100 GK Questions on Religion
Test your knowledge of world religions, sacred texts, traditions, festivals, places and religious history.
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1General
What is religion generally understood to be?
A system of beliefs, practices, values and traditions concerning the sacred, divine, spiritual or ultimate questions of existence.
2General
What is a sacred text?
A text regarded as authoritative or sacred within a religious tradition.
3General
What is monotheism?
Belief in one God.
4General
What is polytheism?
Belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities.
5General
What is pilgrimage?
A journey to a place considered sacred or spiritually significant.
6General
What is a religious festival?
A special celebration connected with the beliefs, history or traditions of a religion.
7General
What is a place of worship?
A place where members of a religious tradition gather for worship, prayer or religious activities.
8General
What is the study of religion called?
Religious studies is the academic study of religions, beliefs, practices and institutions.
9General
What does the word “sacred” generally mean?
Something regarded as holy, revered or set apart for religious significance.
10General
What is prayer?
A form of communication, devotion, meditation or communion directed toward a deity or the sacred.
11Christianity
Who is the central figure of Christianity?
Jesus Christ.
12Christianity
What is the sacred scripture of Christianity called?
The Bible.
13Christianity
What are the two major divisions of the Christian Bible?
The Old Testament and the New Testament.
14Christianity
Where was Jesus born according to the New Testament?
Bethlehem.
15Christianity
What event commemorates the resurrection of Jesus?
Easter.
16Christianity
What Christian feast commemorates the birth of Jesus?
Christmas.
17Christianity
What is the Christian symbol consisting of two intersecting lines called?
The cross.
18Christianity
What is the name of the Christian sacrament associated with water and initiation into the faith?
Baptism.
19Christianity
Which Christian tradition is led by the Pope?
The Catholic Church.
20Christianity
What is Pentecost associated with in Christianity?
The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other disciples, traditionally understood as occurring after Jesus’ resurrection.
21Judaism
What is the sacred scripture of Judaism commonly called?
The Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible.
22Judaism
What is the Torah?
The first five books of the Hebrew Bible and a central sacred text in Judaism.
23Judaism
What is the Jewish day of rest called?
Shabbat (Sabbath).
24Judaism
What is the Jewish festival of lights called?
Hanukkah.
25Judaism
What is Passover known as in Hebrew?
Pesach.
26Judaism
What is a Jewish house of worship called?
A synagogue.
27Judaism
What is a rabbi?
A Jewish religious teacher or scholar who may also serve as a community leader.
28Judaism
What is the Star of David?
A six-pointed star that became a widely recognized symbol associated with Judaism and Jewish identity.
29Judaism
What is Yom Kippur?
The Jewish Day of Atonement, traditionally observed as a solemn day of repentance, fasting and prayer.
30Judaism
What is the Western Wall?
A historic retaining wall of the Temple Mount complex in Jerusalem and an important Jewish place of prayer.
31Islam
What is the sacred scripture of Islam?
The Qur’an (Quran).
32Islam
Who is regarded as the final prophet in Islam?
Muhammad.
33Islam
What is the Islamic declaration of faith called?
Shahada.
34Islam
What is the Muslim month of fasting called?
Ramadan.
35Islam
What is the pilgrimage to Mecca called?
Hajj.
36Islam
What is the Muslim place of worship called?
A mosque (masjid).
37Islam
In which city is the Kaaba located?
Mecca (Makkah), Saudi Arabia.
38Islam
What is Zakat?
A prescribed form of charitable giving and one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
39Islam
What festival marks the end of Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr.
40Islam
What is the direction toward which Muslims traditionally pray called?
Qiblah (Qibla), the direction toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
41Hinduism
What is one of the major sacred collections of Hinduism called?
The Vedas.
42Hinduism
How many Vedas are traditionally recognized?
Four: Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda and Atharvaveda.
43Hinduism
What is the Bhagavad Gita?
A Hindu sacred text presented as a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna within the Mahabharata.
44Hinduism
What is Diwali commonly known as?
The Festival of Lights.
45Hinduism
What does the term “karma” generally refer to?
The principle that actions have consequences, especially in relation to moral and spiritual causation.
46Hinduism
What is reincarnation?
The belief that life or consciousness is reborn in another existence; the concept appears in several Indian religious traditions.
47Hinduism
What is the Sanskrit term often translated as “duty” or “righteous conduct”?
Dharma.
48Hinduism
Which river is especially sacred in Hindu tradition?
The Ganges (Ganga).
49Hinduism
What is the Hindu festival of colors called?
Holi.
50Hinduism
What is yoga traditionally associated with?
A range of physical, mental and spiritual disciplines with ancient roots in Indian traditions.
51Buddhism
Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha.
52Buddhism
What does the word Buddha mean?
“Awakened One” or “Enlightened One.”
53Buddhism
What are the Four Noble Truths?
Teachings concerning suffering, its origin, its cessation and the path leading to its cessation.
54Buddhism
What is the Buddhist path leading toward the cessation of suffering called?
The Noble Eightfold Path.
55Buddhism
Under which type of tree is the Buddha traditionally said to have attained enlightenment?
A Bodhi tree, traditionally identified as a sacred fig tree.
56Buddhism
What is Nirvana in Buddhism?
The liberation associated with the extinguishing of craving and the cycle of suffering and rebirth.
57Buddhism
What is the Buddhist monastic community called?
The Sangha.
58Buddhism
What is Vesak?
A major Buddhist observance commemorating important events in the life of the Buddha, especially his birth, enlightenment and passing away, depending on tradition.
59Buddhism
What is a Buddhist stupa?
A Buddhist monument traditionally associated with relics, remembrance and meditation.
60Buddhism
What does the term “Dharma” commonly refer to in Buddhism?
The Buddha’s teachings and the truth or principles of reality and practice taught in Buddhism.
61Jainism
Who is regarded as the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism?
Mahavira.
62Jainism
What does Ahimsa mean?
Non-violence or avoidance of harm to living beings.
63Jainism
What is a Tirthankara?
A spiritual teacher in Jainism who is understood to have attained liberation and shown the path to others.
64Jainism
What are the two major sects of Jainism?
Digambara and Svetambara.
65Jainism
What is one important ethical principle of Jainism besides Ahimsa?
Aparigraha, commonly associated with non-attachment or non-possessiveness.
66Jainism
What is the Jain concept of many-sided reality called?
Anekantavada.
67Jainism
Where was Mahavira traditionally born?
Kundagrama, traditionally identified near present-day Vaishali in Bihar, India.
68Jainism
What is the Jain festival of forgiveness called?
Paryushana is a major Jain period of reflection and religious observance; forgiveness is especially emphasized through practices such as Samvatsari.
69Jainism
What is the Jain term for liberation from the cycle of rebirth?
Moksha.
70Jainism
Which Indian region is especially famous for the Jain pilgrimage site of Palitana?
Gujarat.
71Sikhism
Who founded Sikhism?
Guru Nanak.
72Sikhism
How many human Gurus are traditionally recognized in Sikhism?
Ten.
73Sikhism
What is the central scripture of Sikhism?
Guru Granth Sahib.
74Sikhism
Which city is home to the Golden Temple?
Amritsar, Punjab, India.
75Sikhism
What is the Golden Temple’s Sikh name?
Harmandir Sahib (also called Darbar Sahib).
76Sikhism
What is the Sikh place of worship called?
Gurdwara.
77Sikhism
What is Langar?
A community kitchen or meal served freely to people, traditionally emphasizing equality and service.
78Sikhism
What does the Sikh term “Seva” mean?
Selfless service.
79Sikhism
Who established the Khalsa?
Guru Gobind Singh, in 1699.
80Sikhism
What are the Five Ks of Sikhism?
Kesh, Kangha, Kara, Kachera and Kirpan.
81East Asian
What is Shinto?
A Japanese religious tradition centered on kami, ritual practice and relationships with nature and community.
82East Asian
What is the traditional place of worship in Shinto called?
A Shinto shrine (jinja).
83East Asian
What is a kami in Shinto?
A sacred or spiritual presence associated with aspects of nature, ancestors, places or other phenomena.
84East Asian
Who is traditionally associated with the teachings of Confucianism?
Confucius (Kongzi).
85East Asian
What is Taoism also commonly called?
Daoism.
86East Asian
What does the Chinese concept “Tao” or “Dao” commonly mean?
“The Way” or the path/order of reality, depending on context.
87East Asian
What is the famous Taoist symbol of complementary opposites?
The Yin-Yang symbol (Taijitu).
88East Asian
Which religion developed in ancient Iran and was founded by Zoroaster?
Zoroastrianism.
89East Asian
What is the sacred text of Zoroastrianism called?
The Avesta.
90East Asian
What is a key Zoroastrian religious principle often summarized as “good thoughts, good words, good deeds”?
It is a well-known ethical summary emphasizing good thoughts, words and actions.
91Other
What is Baháʼí Faith?
A global religion founded by Bahá’u’lláh in 19th-century Persia that teaches the unity of God, religions and humanity.
92Other
Who is the founder of the Baháʼí Faith?
Bahá’u’lláh.
93Other
What is the holy book of the Baháʼí Faith called?
The Kitáb-i-Aqdas is regarded as its Most Holy Book.
94Other
What is Rastafari?
A religious and cultural movement that emerged in Jamaica in the 20th century.
95Other
What is the term “animism” commonly used to describe?
Belief systems that understand spirits or spiritual agency as present in animals, plants, natural phenomena, places or other aspects of the world.
96Other
What is the term “secularism” generally associated with?
The principle of separating religious institutions or authority from certain areas of public or governmental life, with meanings varying by country and tradition.
97Other
What is interfaith dialogue?
Constructive communication and engagement among people belonging to different religious traditions.
98Other
What is religious tolerance?
Respecting the right of people to hold, practice or change their religious or non-religious beliefs, subject to applicable laws and rights.
99Other
What is freedom of religion or belief?
The freedom to have, adopt, change, manifest or practice a religion or belief, subject to lawful limitations recognized in relevant human-rights frameworks.
100Other
Why is learning about different religions important?
It can improve understanding of cultures, histories, traditions and beliefs and encourage respectful dialogue among people of different backgrounds.
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