- 1. Comparative religion is a field of study that examines the similarities and differences between the various religions of the world. It seeks to understand the beliefs, practices, and cultural aspects of different religions in order to gain insight into the human experience of spirituality and faith. Through comparative religion, scholars and practitioners aim to promote interfaith dialogue, tolerance, and mutual understanding among different religious traditions. By studying how religions have influenced societies, art, politics, and history, comparative religion offers a unique perspective on the diversity and complexity of human belief systems.
Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?
A) Jesus Christ
B) Confucius
C) Siddhartha Gautama
D) Muhammad
- 2. Which holiday commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt?
A) Christmas
B) Diwali
C) Passover
D) Eid al-Fitr
- 3. Who is the central figure in Christianity?
A) Moses
B) Buddha
C) Jesus Christ
D) Krishna
- 4. In Hinduism, which deity is known as the Destroyer?
A) Ganesha
B) Shiva
C) Brahma
D) Vishnu
- 5. What is the name of the holy book in Sikhism?
A) Guru Granth Sahib
B) Zend-Avesta
C) Tripitaka
D) Vedas
- 6. Who is the founder of Sikhism?
A) Laozi
B) Moses
C) Baha'u'llah
D) Guru Nanak
- 7. Which river is considered sacred in Hinduism?
A) Ganges
B) Nile
C) Amazon
D) Mississippi
- 8. Which branch of Christianity follows the Pope as its leader?
A) Mormonism
B) Catholicism
C) Orthodox
D) Protestantism
- 9. Where was the Prophet Muhammad born?
A) Medina
B) Jerusalem
C) Mecca
D) Baghdad
- 10. What is the eternal law in Hinduism that governs all existence?
A) Yoga
B) Dharma
C) Karma
D) Moksha
- 11. Who is considered the first patriarch of Judaism?
A) Abraham
B) Jacob
C) Isaac
D) Moses
- 12. Which Hindu festival is known as the Festival of Lights?
A) Navratri
B) Maha Shivaratri
C) Holi
D) Diwali
- 13. What is the holiest city in Sikhism?
A) Mecca
B) Lumbini
C) Varanasi
D) Amritsar
- 14. Who receives divine revelation in Sikhism?
A) Pope
B) Imam
C) Rabbi
D) Guru
- 15. Which Christian denomination practices baptism by immersion?
A) Presbyterians
B) Methodists
C) Lutherans
D) Baptists
- 16. Who wrote the Tao Te Ching?
A) Laozi
B) Jesus
C) Confucius
D) Buddha
- 17. To whom did the Buddha deliver his first sermon at the deer park in Sarnath?
A) Emperor Ashoka
B) Prince Siddhartha
C) Queen Maya
D) The Five Ascetics
- 18. Which religion believes in one God?
A) Pantheism
B) Polytheism
C) Atheism
D) Monotheism
- 19. What is the Muslim declaration of faith called?
A) Salat
B) Shahada
C) Zakat
D) Sawm
- 20. In which religion is the concept of the Trinity central to its belief system?
A) Christianity
B) Hinduism
C) Buddhism
D) Judaism
- 21. Who is believed to have received the Ten Commandments from God in Judaism?
A) Abraham
B) Mohammed
C) Jesus
D) Moses
- 22. What is the supreme being in Shintoism called?
A) Allah
B) Kami
C) Yahweh
D) Brahman
- 23. Who is the last prophet in Islam?
A) Jesus
B) Muhammad
C) Abraham
D) Moses
- 24. The holy book of Christianity is called:
A) The Bhagavad Gita
B) The Quran
C) The Torah
D) The Bible
- 25. What is the main sacred text of Zoroastrianism?
A) Upanishads
B) Hadith
C) Tanakh
D) Avesta
- 26. In which religion is the holy book called the Qur'an?
A) Sikhism
B) Judaism
C) Islam
D) Taoism
- 27. Which religion believes in the Tao as the fundamental principle of the universe?
A) Sikhism
B) Jainism
C) Islam
D) Taoism
- 28. Which religion believes in non-violence and respect for all living beings?
A) Taoism
B) Zoroastrianism
C) Shinto
D) Jainism
- 29. Which religion's followers are called Sikhs?
A) Taoism
B) Sikhism
C) Zoroastrianism
D) Jainism
- 30. In Jainism, what is the term for non-violence and respect for all living beings?
A) Ahimsa
B) Karma
C) Moksha
D) Dharma
- 31. What is the symbol of Judaism?
A) Star of David
B) Crescent and Star
C) Om
D) Cross
- 32. Which religious text serves as a guidebook for ethical living and societal organization in Confucianism?
A) Dhammapada
B) The Analects
C) Bhagavad Gita
D) Tao Te Ching
- 33. Which sect of Buddhism emphasizes meditation and mindfulness?
A) Vajrayana
B) Theravada
C) Zen
D) Mahayana
- 34. Which religion originated in India and follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?
A) Christianity
B) Hinduism
C) Islam
D) Buddhism
- 35. What is the sacred symbol in Jainism?
A) Om
B) Star of David
C) Cross
D) Swastika
- 36. What is the Holy Trinity in Christianity composed of?
A) Abraham, Moses, David
B) Allah, Muhammad, Gabriel
C) God, Jesus, Mary
D) Father, Son, Holy Spirit
- 37. Which religion considers Jerusalem a holy city?
A) Jainism
B) Judaism
C) Taoism
D) Shinto
- 38. Which religion celebrates Diwali as a major festival?
A) Christianity
B) Hinduism
C) Buddhism
D) Sikhism
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