Exploring World Religions Quiz

Which holy book is considered the sacred text of Islam?

• The Bible

• The Torah

• The Quran

• The Vedas

Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

• Mahavira

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Confucius

• Laozi

What is the holiest city in Islam, located in Saudi Arabia?

• Jerusalem

• Medina

• Baghdad

• Mecca

Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Baptism

• Confession

• Salah (Prayer)

• Communion

In Christianity, what event is celebrated on Easter Sunday?

• The birth of Jesus Christ

• The resurrection of Jesus Christ

• The baptism of Jesus Christ

• The ascension of Jesus Christ

Which religion follows the concept of the "Four Noble Truths"?

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

• Judaism

• Buddhism

What is the name of the Jewish holy day also known as the "Day of Atonement"?

• Rosh Hashanah

• Yom Kippur

• Passover

• Hanukkah

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In Hinduism, what is the term for the eternal cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?

• Karma

• Dharma

• Samsara

• Moksha

Which religion was founded in the Punjab region of South Asia in the 15th century by Guru Nanak?

• Jainism

• Sikhism

• Zoroastrianism

• Hinduism

What is the name of the sacred river in Hinduism that is considered the most holy?

• Nile

• Indus

• Yamuna

• Ganges

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