Religion is a set of beliefs, practices, and traditions associated with understanding a higher power or divine force. It has existed for thousands of years and played a major role in society.
There are many religions worldwide; the most popular religions are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism. All these regions have their own unique set of beliefs, rituals, and practices.
Religious beliefs play an important part in our lives. They shape us by influencing our values, actions, and decisions. And while it has advantages, it also has disadvantages, like being a source of conflict and division, especially when different religious beliefs come into conflict.
If you strongly believe in a certain religion or want to learn about different religious beliefs, use this religion trivia quiz to test your knowledge.
The trivia covers a wide range of topics from their origins, growth, events, and the beliefs and practices of different faith traditions. After this trivia, try 40 Rivers Trivia Questions and put your geography knowledge into action.
Religion trivia
#1. Who is the founder of Christianity?
#2. Who is the founder of Jainism?
#3. What is the holy month of fasting in Islam called?
#4. What is the term for the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism?
#5. What is the largest branch of Christianity?
#6. What is the holy text of Judaism called?
#7. What is the holy city of Buddhism?
#8. What is the name of the first man according to the biblical creation story?
#9. Who is considered the first woman according to the biblical creation story?
#10. Which city is considered the spiritual capital of India?
#11. What is the holy book of Islam called?
#12. Which ancient civilization practiced polytheism and worshipped gods such as Ra, Osiris, and Isis?
#13. Which Hindu god is known as the destroyer of evil and the transformer?
#14. Who founded Buddhism?
#15. What is the most sacred text in Zoroastrianism?
#16. What is the religious text of ancient Egypt called?
#17. What is the holiest river in Hinduism?
#18. What is the sacred language of Sikhism?
#19. What is the major festival that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?
#20. In which city is the Dome of the Rock, a significant Islamic shrine?
#21. What is the pilgrimage to Mecca called in Islam?
#22. Which of the following is not one of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?
#23. Which prophet received the Ten Commandments from God?
#24. Who led the Israelites out of Egypt in the Exodus?
#25. Who is the mother of Jesus according to the New Testament?
#26. Which Hindu epic contains the Bhagavad Gita?
#27. Who is the central figure of Christianity?
#28. What is the sacred river for Hindus in Bangladesh and India?
#29. Which angel is considered the chief adversary of God in Christianity?
#30. What is the largest Buddhist temple in the world?
#31. What is the holy city of Islam?
#32. Which apostle is said to have betrayed Jesus to the authorities?
#33. In which country was the Buddha born?
#34. What is the largest religious monument in the world?
#35. Who is the Hindu god of wisdom and knowledge?
#36. Who is the founder of Sikhism?
#37. Who is considered the final prophet in Islam?
#38. What is the first book of the Hebrew Bible?
#39. Who is the Hindu god of destruction and transformation?
#40. Which Christian denomination practices baptism by immersion?
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