World Religions Quizs

Originating in the Caribbean, this belief system blends West African Yoruba traditions with Catholic saints. Followers honor deities called orishas through music, dance, and offerings, often seeking blessings for health, protection, and guidance in daily life.

• Santería

• Vodou

• Candomblé

• Hoodoo

The major religion of India, with sacred texts like the Vedas and stories of gods such as Vishnu and Shiva. It teaches karma, dharma, and reincarnation, with the ultimate goal of moksha (liberation).

• Buddhism

• Jainism

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

A school of thought from Japan and China that focuses on seated meditation (zazen) to realize enlightenment. It often uses paradoxical sayings called koans to challenge the mind.

• Zen Buddhism

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Shinto

The mystical branch of Islam that seeks direct experience of God through love and devotion. Famous teachers in this tradition include poets like Rumi, and gatherings may include chanting or whirling dances.

• Sufism

• Sharia

• Salafism

• Ismailism

An ancient Indian religion that stresses nonviolence so strongly that followers may sweep the ground to avoid harming insects. It teaches that the soul can be freed from rebirth through self-discipline and truthfulness.

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Jainism

• Sikhism

Developed in ancient Persia, this faith honors a supreme creator and teaches the struggle between truth and lies. Fire is used in its worship as a symbol of purity, and traditionally, followers placed the dead in open towers to be consumed by birds rather than buried or cremated.

• Zoroastrianism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

Originating in South Asia, this faith teaches devotion to one God, equality among all people, and service to others. Followers often keep uncut hair, wear specific articles of clothing, and gather in places called gurdwaras.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

• Jainism

One of the oldest monotheistic religions, with laws and teachings recorded in the Torah. Traditions include a weekly day of rest, festivals marking historical events, and life rituals such as coming-of-age ceremonies.

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Buddhism

Founded in the United States in the 1800s by Joseph Smith, this religion was later led by Brigham Young to settle in Salt Lake City. It follows both the Bible and another sacred text, emphasizing family life, missionary work, and continuing revelation.

• Mormonism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

A Christian denomination founded in the United States in the late 1800s. They are known for door-to-door preaching, refusing military service, not celebrating most holidays, and expecting God’s Kingdom to replace human governments.

• Jehovah’s Witnesses

• Mormons

• Baptists

• Methodists