World Religions

Hinduism

200

91. What are the Vedas ?
    a) Sacred texts of Hinduism
    b) A code of laws
    c) A collection of moral stories
    d) Instructions for temple construction
    
    

Answer: a) Sacred texts of Hinduism

300

92. What is the significance of the caste system in Hinduism?
    a) It ensured social equality
    b) It organized society into hierarchical roles based on occupation and duty
    c) It abolished the concept of karma
    d) It unified all economic systems
    
    

Answer: b) It organized society into hierarchical roles based on occupation and duty

400

101. What is moksha in Hinduism?
     a) Liberation from the cycle of rebirth
     b) Accumulation of wealth
     c) Worship of multiple gods
     d) A type of religious ritual
     
     

Answer: a) Liberation from the cycle of rebirth

500

3. Which core belief of Hinduism emphasizes moral duty?
   a) Karma
   b) Dharma
   c) Moksha
   d) Samsara
   
   

Answer: b) Dharma

600

4. Who benefited most from the caste system in ancient India?
   a) Shudras
   b) Kshatriyas
   c) Brahmins
   d) Vaishyas
   
   

Answer: c) Brahmins

700

9. What is one major Hindu god responsible for creation?
   a) Vishnu
   b) Shiva
   c) Brahma
   d) Krishna
   
   

Answer: c) Brahma

800

10. What is the significance of the Ganges River in Hinduism?
    a) It represents wealth and trade
    b) It is believed to have purifying powers
    c) It connects India to China
    d) It symbolizes military strength
    
    

Answer: b) It is believed to have purifying powers

900

121. What is karma in Hinduism?
     a) A system of laws
     b) The consequences of one's actions that affect future lives
     c) A form of prayer
     d) A sacred text
     
     

Answer: b) The consequences of one's actions that affect future lives

Zoroastrianism

200

99. Who is considered the founder of Zoroastrianism?
    a) Moses
    b) Zoroaster
    c) Siddhartha Gautama
    d) Confucius
    
    

Answer: b) Zoroaster 

300

104. What is the role of Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism?
     a) The supreme god of wisdom and light
     b) The founder of the religion
     c) A sacred text describing rituals
     d) A concept of reincarnation
     
     

Answer: a) The supreme god of wisdom and light

400

87. What is the central text of Zoroastrianism?
    a) The Torah
    b) The Avesta
    c) The Quran
    d) The Bible
    
    

Answer: b) The Avesta

500

What is the core principle of Zoroastrianism’s dualism?
a) A belief in many gods
b) The struggle between good and evil forces
c) The worship of multiple deities
d) The focus on material wealth

Answer: b) The struggle between good and evil forces

600

21. What is the main difference between Judaism and Zoroastrianism?
    a) Zoroastrianism is monotheistic, and Judaism is polytheistic
    b) Judaism emphasizes the covenant with God, while Zoroastrianism focuses on dualism
    c) Judaism has no sacred text, while Zoroastrianism has the Torah
    d) Zoroastrianism worships multiple gods
    
    

Answer: b) Judaism emphasizes the covenant with God, while Zoroastrianism focuses on dualism

700

88. What is a key concept in Zoroastrianism?
    a) The belief in reincarnation
    b) The dualism of good and evil
    c) The emphasis on trade and commerce
    d) The rejection of religious art
    
    

Answer: b) The dualism of good and evil

800

90. What was one similarity between Zoroastrianism and Judaism?
    a) Both religions emphasized polytheism
    b) Both taught belief in one supreme god
    c) Both relied heavily on rituals and ceremonies
    d) Both originated in modern-day India
    
    

Answer: b) Both taught belief in one supreme god

Confucianism

100

This famous Chinese philosopher is responsible for the development of this religion:

a. Confucianism

b. Daoism

c. Zoroastrianism

d. Christianity

Answer:a. Confucianism

200

13. What role did Confucianism play in social hierarchy?
    a) It promoted equality for all classes
    b) It established a structured hierarchy with clear roles
    c) It replaced religion with science
    d) It abolished the monarchy
    
    

Answer: b) It established a structured hierarchy with clear roles

300

95. What is one of the core principles of Confucianism?
    a) Reincarnation and karma
    b) Harmony through moral example and proper conduct
    c) Worship of multiple gods
    d) Focus on economic trade
    
    

Answer: b) Harmony through moral example and proper conduct

400

96. What was one purpose of the civil service exams in Confucian society?
    a) To promote wealth and power
    b) To ensure government officials were selected based on merit
    c) To limit education to specific families
    d) To teach military strategy
    
    

Answer: b) To ensure government officials were selected based on merit

500

106. What is a central theme of Confucianism?
     a) Focus on spiritual enlightenment
     b) The importance of moral conduct and proper relationships
     c) Rejection of traditional family roles
     d) Worship of nature spirits
     
     

Answer: b) The importance of moral conduct and proper relationships

600

125. What was one impact of Confucianism on Chinese society?
     a) It abolished family hierarchies
     b) It emphasized respect for elders and structured social roles
     c) It rejected education in governance
     d) It promoted the worship of multiple deities
     
     

Answer: b) It emphasized respect for elders and structured social roles

700

11. What was the geopolitical context in which Confucianism arose?
    a) A time of peace and prosperity
    b) The Warring States Period of China
    c) Expansion of the Roman Empire
    d) The rise of the Silk Road
    
    

Answer: b) The Warring States Period of China

800

85. How did Confucianism influence gender roles in society?
    a) It promoted equality between men and women
    b) It marginalized and limited opportunities for women
    c) It made women the primary decision-makers in society
    d) It had no impact on gender roles
    
    

Answer: b) It marginalized and limited opportunities for women

900

Based on Confucianism, the Han Dynasty in China developed a system where civil servants

a. Were chosen by the Emperor

b. Were selected through examinations to test their knowledge and skills

c. Were appointed based on their family names

d. Were required to be fans of Confucius before taking office

 Were selected through examinations to test their knowledge and skills

Islam

200

107. What is the sacred text of Islam?
     a) The Bible
     b) The Torah
     c) The Quran
     d) The Vedas
     
     

Answer: c) The Quran

300

 Muhammed and his followers move to Medina because:

a. they needed to find more goods to trade

b. They wanted to conquer new regions

c. To escape religious persecution

d. To find a new mosque

Answer: c. To escape religious persecution

400

128. How did Muhammad’s teachings unify the Arabian Peninsula?
     a) By establishing military dominance
     b) By promoting a shared belief in Islam and creating social order
     c) By encouraging trade among rival tribes
     d) By abolishing tribal governance
     
     

Answer: b) By promoting a shared belief in Islam and creating social order

500

115. What is a shared belief between Christianity and Islam?
     a) Both worship Jesus as the Son of God
     b) Both believe in one God and emphasize moral living
     c) Both originated in modern-day India
     d) Both require temple worship exclusively
     
     

Answer: b) Both believe in one God and emphasize moral living

600

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
a) Rules for political governance
b) Fundamental acts of worship and faith for Muslims
c) A historical account of Muhammad’s life
d) A collection of Islamic laws

Answer: b) Fundamental acts of worship and faith for Muslims

700

What were the geopolitical conditions in the Arabian Peninsula before the rise of Islam?

a. The Arabian Peninsula was ruled by Mesopotamia

b. There was no trade on the Silk Road

c. The area had many tribes that were led by their own Sheikhs.

c. The Abyssinian Empire was in control

Answer:c. The area had many tribes that were led by their own Sheikhs.

800

One way that Islam spread from the Arabian Peninsula to other regions is:

a. Through trade and conquest

b. Through the Roman Empire

c. By email and text

d. Through the prophet Paul

Answer: a. Through trade and conquest

900

Who was Muhammad in the Islamic faith?

a. He was a shepherd

b. He was the husband of Seamstress

c. He was a King in the Arabian Peninsula

d. He was a prophet who believed that he received revelations from God

Answer:

d. He was a prophet who believed that he received revelations from God

Christianity

200

The 10 commandments are important in 

a. Zoroastrianism and Islam

b. Islam and Judaism

c. Judaism and Christianity

d. Confucianism and Hinduism

c. Judaism and Christianity

300

64. Who is considered the founder of Christianity?
    a) Paul
    b) Moses
    c) Jesus Christ
    d) Peter
    
    

Answer: c) Jesus Christ

400

89. How did the covenant shape Judaism?
    a) It emphasized political alliances
    b) It defined the relationship between God and the Jewish people
    c) It replaced religious rituals
    d) It focused on economic prosperity
    
    

Answer: b) It defined the relationship between God and the Jewish people

500

Jesus began teaching when he was 

a. 12 years old

b. 15 years old

c. 30 years old

d. 6 years old

Answer: c. 30 years old

600

50. How did the Roman Empire initially respond to Christianity?
    a) It supported the new religion
    b) It persecuted Christians for their beliefs
    c) It encouraged blending with Roman gods
    d) It spread the religion through military campaigns
    
    

Answer: b) It persecuted Christians for their beliefs

700

Which language significantly helped the spread of Christianity?

a. French

b. English

c. Greek

d. Spanish

Answer: c. Greek

800

What was Abraham's importance in the origins of Judaism?

a. He wrote the 10 Commandments

b. He formed a covenant with God and traveled to Canaan to start a new nation

c. He was a King

d. he United the tribes of Israel

b. He formed a covenant with God and traveled to Canaan to start a new nation

900

Why are Judaism, Islam and Christianity called Abrahamic religions?

a. Because they all have sacred texts

b. Because Abraham is considered the father of all three religions

c. Because all three religions were founded in Mesopotamia

d. Because Abraham is their God

Answer:  Because Abraham is considered the father of all three religions

Judaism

100

Judaism originated in 

a. China

b. India

c. The Middle East

d. Eastern Europe

Answer: c. The Middle East

200

20. What sacred text is central to Judaism?
    a) The Quran
    b) The Vedas
    c) The Torah
    d) The Bible
    
    

Answer: c) The Torah

300

What is the main message of the Ten Commandments in Judaism?
a) Guidelines for ethical and moral living
b) A detailed account of ancient wars
c) Instructions for trade routes
d) A description of the afterlife

Answer: a) Guidelines for ethical and moral living

500

111. What is the significance of the covenant in Judaism?
     a) A promise between God and Abraham about the Jewish people
     b) A set of laws governing trade
     c) A concept unique to Zoroastrianism
     d) A method for temple construction
     
     

Answer: a) A promise between God and Abraham about the Jewish people

600

130. What is the significance of the Torah in Judaism?
     a) It is a collection of moral teachings and laws for Jewish people
     b) It serves as a historical record of Buddhism
     c) It is a guide for constructing temples
     d) It replaced the concept of monotheism
     
     

Answer: a) It is a collection of moral teachings and laws for Jewish people

700

19. How did Judaism differ from polytheistic religions?
    a) It involved worship of spirits
    b) It focused on monotheism, worshiping one God
    c) It prioritized military strength
    d) It allowed for multiple gods
    
    

Answer: b) It focused on monotheism, worshiping one God

800

22. Who is considered the patriarch or father of Judaism?
    a) Moses
    b) David
    c) Abraham
    d) Solomon
    
    

Answer: c) Abraham

Buddhism

100

103. What are the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism focused on?
     a) The nature and cessation of suffering
     b) The rules for political governance
     c) The spread of Buddhism to other regions
     d) The establishment of temples
     
     

Answer: a) The nature and cessation of suffering

200

Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?
a) Moses
b) Zoroaster
c) Siddhartha Gautama
d) Confucius

Answer:c) Siddhartha Gautama

300

94. What does the Eightfold Path teach in Buddhism?
    a) Laws for governance
    b) A guideline for living a moral and balanced life
    c) A historical account of Buddha’s life
    d) The hierarchy of Buddhist monks
    
    

Answer: b) A guideline for living a moral and balanced life

400

93. What does nirvana mean in Buddhism?
    a) A state of ultimate enlightenment and freedom from suffering
    b) A cycle of rebirth
    c) A collection of sacred texts
    d) A place of worship
    
    

Answer: a) A state of ultimate enlightenment and freedom from suffering

500

98. What is the Middle Way in Buddhism?
    a) A strict lifestyle of self-denial
    b) A balanced approach avoiding extremes of indulgence and self-denial
    c) A new set of laws for monks
    d) A path to becoming a ruler
    
    

Answer: b) A balanced approach avoiding extremes of indulgence and self-denial

600

102. Why is the Bodhi Tree significant in Buddhism?
     a) It marks the location of Buddha’s birth
     b) It is where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment
     c) It is a symbol of Hindu teachings
     d) It represents the spread of Buddhism to China
     
     

Answer: b) It is where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment

700

105. What is the significance of the Silk Road in Buddhism?
     a) It connected Buddhist monasteries to Hindu temples
     b) It allowed Buddhist teachings to spread through trade and cultural exchange
     c) It replaced local religious practices with Buddhism
     d) It marked the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama
     
     

Answer: b) It allowed Buddhist teachings to spread through trade and cultural exchange

800

109. What is the Eightfold Path in Buddhism designed to achieve?
     a) Social equality
     b) A path to enlightenment and liberation from suffering
     c) A guide to building temples
     d) Rules for political governance
     
     

Answer: b) A path to enlightenment and liberation from suffering

900

113. What is one reason Buddhism appealed to people in lower castes?
     a) It rejected the caste system and promoted equality
     b) It promised material wealth
     c) It required strict adherence to rituals
     d) It focused on military strength
     
     

Answer: a) It rejected the caste system and promoted equality

1000

123. What is the primary focus of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?
     a) Understanding and ending suffering
     b) Establishing a religious hierarchy
     c) Creating a system of governance
     d) Worshipping Siddhartha Gautama
     
     

Answer: a) Understanding and ending suffering

General

200

1. Why do historians study religions?
   a) To understand the physical geography of ancient civilizations
   b) To see how religions influence governments, traditions, and cultures
   c) To measure the population of ancient societies
   d) To explore unrelated philosophies
   
   

Answer: b) To see how religions influence governments, traditions, and cultures

300

How do monotheistic and polytheistic religions differ?
a) Monotheism involves rituals, while polytheism does not
b) Monotheism worships one God, while polytheism worships many gods
c) Polytheism focuses on moral laws
d) Monotheism emphasizes local traditions

Answer: b) Monotheism worships one God, while polytheism worships many gods

400

68. How is art used in religious traditions?
    a) To promote secular values
    b) To symbolize and communicate religious stories and values
    c) To replace written texts
    d) To serve political leaders
    
    

Answer: b) To symbolize and communicate religious stories and values

500

60. What is a common theme across many religions?
    a) Belief in equality and moral values
    b) Focus on economic gain
    c) Rejection of spiritual beliefs
    d) Emphasis on political dominance
    
    

Answer: a) Belief in equality and moral values

600

52. Which religion is an example of polytheism?
    a) Judaism
    b) Hinduism
    c) Christianity
    d) Islam
    
    

Answer: b) Hinduism

700

55. Which of the following religions uses the Quran as a sacred text?
    a) Christianity
    b) Judaism
    c) Islam
    d) Hinduism
    
    

Answer: c) Islam