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. What is the holy text of Judaism called?
#2. Who is the founder of Christianity?
#3. Which Christian denomination practices baptism by immersion?
#4. Who is the central figure of Christianity?
#5. Which apostle is said to have betrayed Jesus to the authorities?
#6. Who is the mother of Jesus according to the New Testament?
#7. What is the religious text of ancient Egypt called?
#8. Who is the Hindu god of destruction and transformation?
#9. What is the largest Buddhist temple in the world?
#10. What is the holiest river in Hinduism?
#11. What is the holy city of Islam?
#12. In which city is the Dome of the Rock, a significant Islamic shrine?
#13. Who is considered the final prophet in Islam?
#14. What is the largest branch of Christianity?
#15. What is the term for the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism?
#16. Who is considered the first woman according to the biblical creation story?
#17. Which of the following is not one of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?
#18. Which ancient civilization practiced polytheism and worshipped gods such as Ra, Osiris, and Isis?
#19. Who led the Israelites out of Egypt in the Exodus?
#20. What is the holy city of Buddhism?
#21. What is the largest religious monument in the world?
#22. What is the sacred river for Hindus in Bangladesh and India?
#23. Which city is considered the spiritual capital of India?
#24. In which country was the Buddha born?
#25. Which angel is considered the chief adversary of God in Christianity?
#26. Who is the founder of Jainism?
#27. What is the pilgrimage to Mecca called in Islam?
#28. What is the name of the first man according to the biblical creation story?
#29. What is the holy month of fasting in Islam called?
#30. What is the holy book of Islam called?
#31. What is the major festival that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?
#32. Which prophet received the Ten Commandments from God?
#33. Who is the Hindu god of wisdom and knowledge?
#34. Which Hindu god is known as the destroyer of evil and the transformer?
#35. Which Hindu epic contains the Bhagavad Gita?
#36. Who founded Buddhism?
#37. Who is the founder of Sikhism?
#38. What is the first book of the Hebrew Bible?
#39. What is the sacred language of Sikhism?
#40. What is the most sacred text in Zoroastrianism?
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