General Awareness

World Religions and Beliefs

4,025 Questions

World religions and beliefs encompass core theological principles, religious art, and the influence of spirituality on decision making. This topic is essential for general awareness and civics. Practice this set to master comparative religion facts.

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World Religions and Beliefs Questions

Multiple choice

Which religious artwork commonly features the depiction of the Jewish festival of Passover?

  1. Christian Mosaics

  2. Hindu Paintings

  3. Jewish Menorahs

  4. Sikh Artifacts
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jewish menorahs often depict the Jewish festival of Passover, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt.

Multiple choice

What is the sacred text of Islam?

  1. Bible

  2. Quran

  3. Vedas

  4. Torah
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B Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the sacred text of Judaism?

  1. Bible

  2. Quran

  3. Vedas

  4. Torah
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D Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What is the sacred text of Christianity?

  1. Bible

  2. Quran

  3. Vedas

  4. Torah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the sacred text of Buddhism?

  1. Tripitaka

  2. Quran

  3. Vedas

  4. Torah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Tripitaka is the sacred text of Buddhism, consisting of three collections of teachings attributed to the Buddha.

Multiple choice

What is the sacred text of Taoism?

  1. Tao Te Ching

  2. Quran

  3. Vedas

  4. Torah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Tao Te Ching is the sacred text of Taoism, attributed to the philosopher Laozi.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the sacred text of Sikhism?

  1. Guru Granth Sahib

  2. Quran

  3. Vedas

  4. Torah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Guru Granth Sahib is the sacred text of Sikhism, consisting of the teachings of the Sikh Gurus.

Multiple choice

What is the sacred text of Jainism?

  1. Agamas

  2. Quran

  3. Vedas

  4. Torah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Agamas are the sacred texts of Jainism, consisting of teachings on ethics, metaphysics, and cosmology.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the sacred text of Baha'i Faith?

  1. Kitab-i-Aqdas

  2. Quran

  3. Vedas

  4. Torah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kitab-i-Aqdas is the sacred text of Baha'i Faith, containing the laws and principles of the religion.

Multiple choice

What is the sacred text of Shintoism?

  1. Kojiki

  2. Quran

  3. Vedas

  4. Torah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kojiki is the sacred text of Shintoism, containing myths and legends about the origins of Japan and its gods.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the sacred text of Zoroastrianism?

  1. Avesta

  2. Quran

  3. Vedas

  4. Torah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Avesta is the sacred text of Zoroastrianism, consisting of hymns, prayers, and philosophical teachings.

Multiple choice

What is the sacred text of Confucianism?

  1. Analects

  2. Quran

  3. Vedas

  4. Torah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Analects is the sacred text of Confucianism, consisting of the teachings of Confucius and his disciples.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the sacred text of Rastafarianism?

  1. Bible

  2. Quran

  3. Vedas

  4. Torah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Bible is the sacred text of Rastafarianism, although it is interpreted in a unique way by Rastafarians.

Multiple choice

What is the sacred text of Wicca?

  1. Book of Shadows

  2. Quran

  3. Vedas

  4. Torah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Book of Shadows is the sacred text of Wicca, containing spells, rituals, and other teachings.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the sacred text of Thelema?

  1. Book of the Law

  2. Quran

  3. Vedas

  4. Torah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Book of the Law is the sacred text of Thelema, written by Aleister Crowley.