Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Introduction to World Religions study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
Which religion is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ?
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A
Christianity
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B
Buddhism
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C
Hinduism
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D
Islam
2
What is the name of the holy book of Islam?
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A
The Bible
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B
The Quran
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C
The Torah
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D
The Vedas
3
In Hinduism, what is the term for the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?
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A
Nirvana
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B
Karma
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C
Reincarnation
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D
Prayer
4
Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?
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A
Moses
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B
Siddhartha Gautama
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C
Muhammad
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D
Abraham
5
What is the Jewish place of worship called?
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A
Church
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B
Mosque
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C
Synagogue
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D
Temple
6
Which religious holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus?
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A
Easter
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B
Passover
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C
Christmas
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D
Diwali
7
What are the followers of Islam called?
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A
Christians
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B
Buddhists
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C
Muslims
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D
Hindus
8
Which religion celebrates the festival of Diwali, often known as the Festival of Lights?
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A
Hinduism
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B
Judaism
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C
Christianity
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D
Sikhism
9
What is the sacred text of Judaism called?
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A
The Bible
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B
The Torah
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C
The Tripitaka
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D
The Gita
10
Which religion originated in ancient India?
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A
Islam
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B
Christianity
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C
Hinduism
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D
Judaism
11
What is the practice of speaking to God or a divine being called?
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A
Reading
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B
Prayer
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C
Dancing
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D
Singing
12
Which symbol is most commonly associated with Christianity?
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A
The Star of David
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B
The Crescent Moon
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C
The Cross
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D
The Om
13
What is the holy day of rest in Judaism called?
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A
Sunday
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B
Sabbath
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C
Friday
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D
Christmas
14
Which major world religion follows the Five Pillars?
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A
Buddhism
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B
Islam
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C
Christianity
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D
Hinduism
15
What is the goal of Buddhism, representing a state of perfect peace and liberation?
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A
Heaven
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B
Nirvana
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C
Success
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D
Wealth
16
Which religion uses the Star of David as a primary symbol?
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A
Judaism
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B
Buddhism
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C
Christianity
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D
Islam
17
What is a mosque used for?
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A
Shopping
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B
Public worship for Muslims
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C
Schooling
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D
Medical care
18
Which figure is a key prophet in both Judaism and Christianity?
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A
Buddha
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B
Muhammad
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C
Moses
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D
Confucius
19
What do many religions use to pass down stories and moral lessons?
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A
Textbooks
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B
Sacred scriptures
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C
Newspapers
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D
Magazines
20
Which religion is the oldest of the major world religions listed?
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A
Hinduism
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B
Christianity
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C
Islam
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D
Buddhism
