Question

major world religions - quiz

1. islam originated in which city?

a) jerusalem
b) mecca
c) medina
d) damascus

1. the founder of islam is:

a) siddhartha gautama
b) abraham
c) muhammad
d) jesus

1. the holy book of islam is:

a) torah
b) vedas
c) bible
d) koran

1. which of the following is not one of the five pillars of islam?

a) fasting during ramadan
b) prayer five times daily facing mecca
c) baptism
d) pilgrimage to mecca

1. hinduism is practiced primarily in:

a) southeast asia
b) india
c) the middle east
d) africa

1. the oldest religion in asia mentioned in the presentation is:

a) buddhism
b) hinduism
c) islam
d) christianity

1. the sacred texts of hinduism are called:

a) vedas
b) sutras
c) torah
d) koran

1. hinduism is often considered polytheistic, but teaches one ultimate reality called:

a) vishnu
b) shiva
c) brahman
d) nirvana

1. the belief in endless cycles of rebirth is called:

Explanation:

1. Islam originated in Mecca. It was in Mecca that the Prophet Muhammad received his first revelations.
2. The founder of Islam is Muhammad. He is considered the final prophet in Islam.
3. The holy book of Islam is the Koran (Quran). It contains the divine revelations received by Muhammad.
4. Baptism is not one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The Five Pillars include fasting during Ramadan, prayer five - times daily facing Mecca, and pilgrimage to Mecca.
5. Hinduism is practiced primarily in India. It has deep roots in the Indian sub - continent.
6. Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in Asia. It has a long history dating back thousands of years.
7. The sacred texts of Hinduism are called the Vedas. They are ancient scriptures containing hymns, rituals, and philosophical teachings.
8. Hinduism teaches one ultimate reality called Brahman. While it has many deities, Brahman is the underlying, all - encompassing reality.
9. The belief in endless cycles of rebirth is called reincarnation. In Hinduism, the soul is reborn into a new body after death.

Answer:

1. A. Mecca
2. C. Muhammad
3. D. Koran
4. C. Baptism
5. B. India
6. B. Hinduism
7. A. Vedas
8. C. Brahman
9. Reincarnation (not provided as an option in the given text but the correct term for the concept)