- 1. Religious education is the study of beliefs, practices, and customs associated with various religions. It provides individuals with knowledge and understanding of different faith traditions, their histories, scriptures, rituals, and ethical principles. Through religious education, people are able to explore diverse worldviews, cultivate interfaith dialogue, and develop respect for cultural diversity and religious pluralism. This field of study promotes critical thinking, empathy, and open-mindedness, encouraging individuals to reflect on their own beliefs and values in relation to others. Religious education plays a crucial role in fostering religious literacy, tolerance, and mutual understanding in an increasingly interconnected and multicultural society.
Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?
A) Siddhartha Gautama
B) Jesus Christ
C) Muhammad
D) Moses
- 2. What is the holy book of Islam?
A) Vedas
B) Quran
C) Bible
D) Torah
- 3. Which religious festival celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ?
A) Hanukkah
B) Christmas
C) Eid al-Fitr
D) Diwali
- 4. In Hinduism, who is the god of destruction?
A) Krishna
B) Shiva
C) Vishnu
D) Brahma
- 5. What is the central religious text in Judaism?
A) Bhagavad Gita
B) Tripitaka
C) Torah
D) New Testament
- 6. Who is the founder of Sikhism?
A) Confucius
B) Zoroaster
C) Guru Nanak
D) Buddha
- 7. What is the primary language of the Buddhist scripture?
A) Arabic
B) Sanskrit
C) Latin
D) Pali
- 8. Which religious group follows the Five Pillars of Islam?
A) Sikhs
B) Jews
C) Muslims
D) Christians
- 9. What is the holy river in Hinduism that is believed to cleanse sins?
A) Nile
B) Ganges
C) Yangtze
D) Jordan
- 10. What is the first book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament?
A) Exodus
B) Psalms
C) Genesis
D) Proverbs
- 11. In Sikhism, what is the place of worship called?
A) Church
B) Synagogue
C) Gurdwara
D) Temple
- 12. What is the pilgrimage to Mecca called in Islam?
A) Eid
B) Hajj
C) Zakat
D) Ramadan
- 13. Who is the first prophet in Islam?
A) Muhammad
B) Moses
C) Abraham
D) Jesus
- 14. What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism?
A) Nirvana
B) Heaven
C) Valhalla
D) Moksha
- 15. What are the sacred texts of Buddhism?
A) Quran
B) Vedas
C) Bible
D) Tripitaka
- 16. What is the religious symbol of Judaism?
A) Om
B) Crescent Moon
C) Cross
D) Star of David
- 17. Where did Gautama Buddha achieve enlightenment?
A) Lumbini
B) Bodh Gaya
C) Varanasi
D) Sarnath
- 18. What is the sacred scripture of Sikhism?
A) Bhagavad Gita
B) Bible
C) Guru Granth Sahib
D) Zend Avesta
- 19. Who received the Ten Commandments in Judaism?
A) Moses
B) Abraham
C) Solomon
D) David
- 20. What is the name of the Holy Spirit in Christianity?
A) Shekhinah
B) Archangel
C) Holy Ghost
D) Brahman
- 21. Which figure is considered the father of the Jewish people?
A) Abraham
B) Moses
C) Jacob
D) Isaac
- 22. What is the name of the original scripture of the Bahá'í Faith?
A) Vedas
B) Kitáb-i-Aqdas
C) Quran
D) The Bible
- 23. What is the spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism called?
A) Dalai Lama
B) Swami Vivekananda
C) Lama Zopa
D) Mahatma Gandhi
- 24. In which city is the main temple of the Bahá'í Faith located?
A) Varanasi
B) Jerusalem
C) Mecca
D) Haifa
- 25. What is the main festival celebrating the Hindu god Rama?
A) Ganesh Chaturthi
B) Diwali
C) Holi
D) Navaratri
- 26. What is the holy book of Christianity?
A) Bible
B) Vedas
C) Quran
D) Torah
- 27. What is the primary place of worship for Muslims?
A) Church
B) Synagogue
C) Temple
D) Mosque
- 28. Which animal is considered sacred in Hinduism?
A) Cow
B) Tiger
C) Elephant
D) Monkey
- 29. Where was Jesus Christ born according to the Bible?
A) Bethlehem
B) Nazareth
C) Jerusalem
D) Capernaum
- 30. Which city is considered the holiest in Islam?
A) Medina
B) Jerusalem
C) Mecca
D) Cairo
- 31. Who is the first woman mentioned in the Bible?
A) Mary
B) Sarah
C) Rebecca
D) Eve
- 32. How many pillars of Islam are there?
A) Five
B) Six
C) Four
D) Three
- 33. Who is considered the ultimate god in Hinduism?
A) Shiva
B) Krishna
C) Vishnu
D) Brahman
- 34. Ramadan is a holy month in which religion?
A) Islam
B) Christianity
C) Sikhism
D) Buddhism
- 35. What is the name of the first man in the Bible?
A) Noah
B) Cain
C) Adam
D) Abel
- 36. What is the symbol of Christianity representing the crucifixion of Jesus?
A) Om
B) Cross
C) Crescent
D) Star of David
- 37. What is the Golden Rule shared by many religions?
A) Treat others as you would like to be treated
B) The strong shall inherit the earth
C) Give and you shall receive
D) Follow the leader
- 38. Who is the wife of Prophet Muhammad in Islam?
A) Khadijah
B) Aisha
C) Mary
D) Fatimah
- 39. Which event marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical year?
A) Advent
B) Pentecost
C) Christmas
D) Easter
- 40. What is the holy symbol of Sikhism?
A) Cross
B) Khanda
C) Star of David
D) Om
- 41. Who is considered the first Pope of the Catholic Church?
A) Saint John
B) Saint Peter
C) Saint Andrew
D) Saint Paul
- 42. What are the sacred texts of Zoroastrianism called?
A) Vedas
B) Tao Te Ching
C) Avesta
D) Guru Granth Sahib
- 43. Which ancient site in Jerusalem is sacred to Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
A) Vatican City
B) Mecca
C) Temple Mount
D) Varanasi
- 44. Which person is considered the father of the Islamic prophet Muhammad?
A) Abraham
B) Abdullah
C) Moses
D) Jesus
- 45. What is the Buddhist term for the state of perfect peace and happiness?
A) Dharma
B) Samsara
C) Karma
D) Nirvana
- 46. What festival commemorates the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?
A) Easter
B) Passover
C) Hanukkah
D) Navratri
- 47. Which of the following holy cities is most sacred to Hindus?
A) Jerusalem
B) Vatican City
C) Mecca
D) Varanasi
- 48. Who is considered the central figure of Christianity?
A) Martin Luther
B) Pope Francis
C) Mother Teresa
D) Jesus Christ
- 49. In Sikhism, what is the term for the community kitchen that serves free meals to all visitors?
A) Hujra
B) Langar
C) Gurdwara
D) Mandir
- 50. Which of the following is a major sacred text in Hinduism?
A) Tao Te Ching
B) Guru Granth Sahib
C) Bhagavad Gita
D) Book of Mormon
- 51. Where was Gautama Buddha born?
A) Kushinagar
B) Sarnath
C) Bodh Gaya
D) Lumbini
- 52. Which prophet is believed to have built the Ark to survive the great flood in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
A) Noah
B) Moses
C) Abraham
D) Solomon
- 53. In Hinduism, who is known as the god of fire and the messenger between humans and gods?
A) Varuna
B) Yama
C) Agni
D) Indra
- 54. What is the weekly day of worship in Islam called?
A) Friday
B) Saturday
C) Thursday
D) Sunday
- 55. What is the Sanskrit term for the cycle of death and rebirth in Hinduism?
A) Moksha
B) Dharma
C) Karma
D) Samsara
- 56. What is the Islamic declaration of faith called?
A) Shahada
B) Sawm
C) Zakat
D) Salat
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