Mythology and Religion Quiz

Who is Amaterasu in Japanese mythology?

• A famous warrior

• The goddess of the sun

• A skilled chef

• The goddess of the moon

According to the myth, what did Amaterasu do when she got upset with her brother?

• She laughed

• She hid in a cave

• She went swimming

• She sang a song

What happened to the world when Amaterasu hid herself away?

• It became very loud

• It was always daytime

• It was plunged into darkness

• It turned into a giant cake

How did the other gods and goddesses try to get Amaterasu to come out of the cave?

• By whispering

• By being really quiet

• By throwing a party and making noise

• By reading a book aloud

Why is Amaterasu important to the emperor of Japan?

• She's believed to be their ancestor

• She helps them cook

• She writes their laws

• She invented video games

Who was Ra in ancient Egyptian mythology?

• The god of the underworld

• The god of the sun and creation

• The god of the Nile River

• The god of writing and knowledge

In Hinduism, who is Brahma?

• The destroyer god

• The creator god

• The sustainer god

• The god of fire

What did the Three Wise Men follow to find Jesus according to the Christian Nativity story?

• A map

• A rainbow

• A bright star in the sky

• A trail of flowers

Why is light an important architectural feature in mosques?

• It represents the presence of God (Allah)

• It helps keep the mosque clean

• It is used to signal the time for prayer

• It is purely decorative

The term "Mosque of Light" could be used to describe a mosque that:

• Is open 24/7

• Uses a lot of natural light in its design to create a spiritual atmosphere

• Is painted in bright colors

• Is only used during the daytime