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Very Easy Religion Trivia Questions

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1.) What is the holy book of Christianity?

  • The Bhagavad Gita
  • The Bible
  • The Quran
  • The Torah

2.) In Christianity, who is recognized as the Mother of Jesus?

  • Elizabeth
  • Martha
  • Mary
  • Sarah

3.) What is the main religious text of Islam?

  • The Bible
  • The Quran
  • The Torah
  • The Vedas

4.) Who is the founder of Buddhism?

  • Krishna
  • Moses
  • Muhammad
  • Siddhartha Gautama

5.) What is the religious symbol of Christianity?

  • The Om symbol
  • The Star of David
  • The crescent moon
  • The cross

6.) In Christianity, what event is celebrated on Christmas?

  • The ascension of Jesus
  • The birth of Jesus
  • The crucifixion of Jesus
  • The resurrection of Jesus

7.) Which religion celebrates the festival of Eid?

  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Islam
  • Judaism

8.) Who is considered the first man in the Bible?

  • Adam
  • David
  • Moses
  • Noah

9.) Which religion's followers worship in a mosque?

  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Islam

10.) Which religion's holy book is called the Torah?

  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Islam
  • Judaism

11.) In Christianity, who is considered the mother of Jesus?

  • Elizabeth
  • Martha
  • Mary
  • Rebecca

12.) In Christianity, what is the first book of the New Testament?

  • Exodus
  • Genesis
  • Matthew
  • Romans

13.) What is the symbol of Christianity that represents the crucifixion of Jesus?

  • Crescent
  • Cross
  • Menorah
  • Star of David

14.) In Christianity, who is the mother of Jesus Christ?

  • Eve
  • Martha
  • Mary
  • Ruth

15.) In Islam, what is the holy book called?

  • Bible
  • Qur'an
  • Torah
  • Tripitaka

16.) In Christianity, what is the name of the place where Adam and Eve first lived?

  • Garden of Eden
  • Jerusalem
  • Mecca
  • Mount Sinai

17.) In Christianity, which holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus?

  • Christmas
  • Easter
  • Pentecost
  • Thanksgiving

18.) What is the most sacred text of Judaism?

  • New Testament
  • Qur'an
  • Torah
  • Vedas

19.) In Christianity, who are considered the parents of Jesus?

  • Abraham and Sarah
  • Adam and Eve
  • Mary and Joseph
  • Peter and Paul

20.) What religion uses a cross as a significant symbol?

  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Islam

21.) In Christianity, what is the first book of the Bible?

  • Acts
  • Exodus
  • Genesis
  • Matthew

22.) In Hinduism, what is the festival of lights called?

  • Diwali
  • Holi
  • Makar Sankranti
  • Vaisakhi

23.) In Christianity, who is considered the mother of Jesus?

  • Esther
  • Martha
  • Mary
  • Ruth

24.) Who is considered the primary deity in Christianity?

  • Allah
  • Brahma
  • God
  • Zeus

25.) In Christianity, who is the mother of Jesus?

  • Esther
  • Martha
  • Mary
  • Ruth

Easy Religion Trivia Questions

These Religion trivia questions are perfect for kids in elementary school. If you want to play Religion trivia with schoolchildren, try these easy difficulty questions to get started.

26.) In Hinduism, which god is known as the Destroyer?

  • Brahma
  • Ganesha
  • Shiva
  • Vishnu

27.) In Islam, what is the name of the final prophet?

  • Abraham
  • Jesus
  • Moses
  • Muhammad

28.) Which religion is associated with the Eightfold Path?

  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Islam
  • Judaism

29.) Which river is considered sacred in Hinduism?

  • The Amazon
  • The Ganges
  • The Mississippi
  • The Nile

30.) The religion that celebrates the Sabbath from Friday evening to Saturday evening is known as what?

  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Judaism

31.) Who did Moses lead out of Egypt according to the Bible?

  • The Babylonians
  • The Israelites
  • The Persians
  • The Romans

32.) In which religion is yoga traditionally practiced?

  • Hinduism
  • Islam
  • Judaism
  • Sikhism

33.) What religion celebrates Passover?

  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Judaism

34.) In Christianity, what is the final book of the Christian Bible?

  • Exodus
  • Genesis
  • Psalms
  • Revelation

35.) Who is the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity?

  • Durga
  • Kali
  • Lakshmi
  • Saraswati

36.) In the religion of Islam, which city do Muslims face during prayer?

  • Himalayas
  • Jerusalem
  • Mecca
  • Rome

37.) In Christianity, what is the significance of Easter?

  • It celebrates Jesus' birth
  • It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus
  • It commemorates the Last Supper
  • It marks the beginning of Lent

38.) In Hinduism, who is the elephant-headed god?

  • Ganesha
  • Krishna
  • Rama
  • Shiva

39.) What is the religious practice of fasting during the month of Ramadan associated with?

  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Islam
  • Judaism

40.) In Sikhism, what is the place of worship called?

  • Church
  • Gurdwara
  • Synagogue
  • Temple

41.) Which day of the week is considered the Sabbath in Judaism?

  • Friday
  • Monday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

42.) In Islam, what is the holy city where Muslims aim to make a pilgrimage at least once in their lives?

  • Baghdad
  • Jerusalem
  • Mecca
  • Medina

43.) Which figure is known for leading the Israelites out of Egypt according to the Bible?

  • Abraham
  • David
  • Moses
  • Noah

44.) In Buddhism, what is the term for the escape from the cycle of rebirth?

  • Dharma
  • Karma
  • Nirvana
  • Samsara

45.) What is the holiest book in Islam?

  • Bible
  • Quran
  • Torah
  • Vedas

46.) In Hinduism, which god is known as the destroyer?

  • Brahma
  • Indra
  • Shiva
  • Vishnu

47.) Which Christian holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus?

  • Christmas
  • Easter
  • Good Friday
  • Pentecost

48.) In Islam, which month is observed as the holy month of fasting?

  • Dhu al-Hijjah
  • Muharram
  • Ramadan
  • Safar

49.) According to the Bible, who betrayed Jesus for thirty silver coins?

  • James
  • Judas Iscariot
  • Peter
  • Thomas

50.) What is the primary religion of Israel?

  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Islam
  • Judaism

Medium Religion Trivia Questions

These Religion trivia questions are perfect for older kids, teenagers, and adults. If you want to play Religion trivia with friends and family, try these medium difficulty questions

51.) In Hinduism, what is the name of Krishna's brother?

  • Arjuna
  • Balarama
  • Ravana
  • Yudhishthira

52.) In Judaism, what is the Hebrew name for the Jewish New Year?

  • Hanukkah
  • Passover
  • Rosh Hashanah
  • Yom Kippur

53.) In Buddhism, who is traditionally considered the first Buddha?

  • Bodhidharma
  • Dalai Lama
  • Padmasambhava
  • Siddhartha Gautama

54.) In Hinduism, which river is considered the most sacred?

  • Ganges
  • Narmada
  • Saraswati
  • Yamuna

55.) In Christianity, which event is celebrated forty days after Easter?

  • Advent
  • Ascension
  • Lent
  • Pentecost

56.) Which religious text is central to the Sikh faith?

  • Bible
  • Guru Granth Sahib
  • Quran
  • Torah

57.) What is one of the smallest Christian denominations by population?

  • Anglicanism
  • Lutheranism
  • Presbyterianism
  • Quakers

58.) In Hinduism, which holy river is believed to wash away sins when bathed in?

  • Brahmaputra
  • Ganges
  • Indus
  • Yamuna

59.) In Christianity, which council affirmed the divinity of Jesus Christ and established the Nicene Creed?

  • Council of Chalcedon
  • Council of Nicaea
  • Council of Trent
  • Second Vatican Council

60.) In Islam, who was the first caliph after the death of Prophet Muhammad?

  • Abu Bakr
  • Ali
  • Umar
  • Uthman

61.) In Buddhism, what is the name of the tree under which Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment?

  • Banyan Tree
  • Bodhi Tree
  • Neem Tree
  • Peepal Tree

62.) In Sikhism, what is the name of the primary sacred scripture that contains the teachings of the Sikh Gurus?

  • Adi Granth
  • Dasam Granth
  • Guru Granth Sahib
  • Janamsakhi

63.) In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of wisdom, courage, and warfare often associated with the owl?

  • Aphrodite
  • Artemis
  • Athena
  • Hera

64.) In Norse mythology, what is the name of the world tree that connects the nine realms?

  • Asgard
  • Midgard
  • Valhalla
  • Yggdrasil

65.) In Confucianism, what is the ideal trait a ruler should display towards their subjects?

  • Benevolence
  • Egalitarianism
  • Indifference
  • Strict control

66.) What is the name of the primary sacred text in Zoroastrianism?

  • Avesta
  • Gathas
  • Yashts
  • Zend

67.) In Christianity, what term is used for the transition of Jesus from earth to heaven?

  • Ascension
  • Assumption
  • Resurrection
  • Transfiguration

68.) In Jewish tradition, which compilation of rabbinic discussions is considered the primary source for Jewish law and theology?

  • Midrash
  • Talmud
  • Torah
  • Zohar

69.) Which Mesoamerican civilization prominently featured Quetzalcoatl as a feathered serpent deity?

  • Aztec
  • Inca
  • Mayan
  • Toltec

70.) What is the Buddhist concept of suffering or dissatisfaction that is one of the Four Noble Truths?

  • Dukkha
  • Karma
  • Nirvana
  • Samsara

71.) Which branch of Islam places emphasis on the mystical and spiritual practices with an emphasis on the inner self?

  • Ahmadiyya
  • Shia
  • Sufism
  • Sunni

72.) Who is the supreme god in the Yoruba religion, often considered the source of all knowledge?

  • Obatala
  • Olodumare
  • Orunmila
  • Shango

73.) In which religious text does the story of Arjuna and Krishna discussing duty and righteousness appear?

  • Bhagavad Gita
  • Ramayana
  • Rigveda
  • Upanishads

74.) In Taoism, what is the concept known as the complementary harmony of opposites?

  • Chi
  • Tao Te
  • Wuwei
  • Yin and Yang

75.) The Baha'i teachings emphasize the unity of all religious founders. What is the term for their founder's scripture?

  • Adi Granth
  • Avesta
  • Kitab-i-Aqdas
  • Talmud

Hard Religion Trivia Questions

These Religion trivia questions are perfect for teenagers and adults. If you want to play Religion trivia with family and friends, try these hard difficulty questions for a fun challenge.

76.) Which religious text is considered the most important of the Hindu Vedas?

  • Bhagavad Gita
  • Mahabharata
  • Rigveda
  • Upanishads

77.) In Islam, what is the term for the consensus or agreement of Islamic scholars on religious matters?

  • Fiqh
  • Hadith
  • Ijma
  • Tafsir

78.) What is the term used in Mormon theology to describe the belief that God was once as man now is, and man can become as God is?

  • Atonement
  • Exaltation
  • Salvation
  • Sanctification

79.) What is the Sikh scripture that is regarded as the final authority and eternal Guru?

  • Adi Granth
  • Dasam Granth
  • Guru Granth Sahib
  • Janamsakhis

80.) In Zoroastrianism, which term refers to the principle of order and truth, often personified as a god?

  • Ahura
  • Asha
  • Mithra
  • Zurvan

81.) Which religious reformer initiated the Anabaptist movement in the 16th Century?

  • Conrad Grebel
  • John Calvin
  • Martin Luther
  • Ulrich Zwingli

82.) Which Buddhist monk founded the Zen school of Buddhism?

  • Bodhidharma
  • Dogen
  • Huineng
  • Nagarjuna

83.) What is the name of the angel who appeared to Muhammad in the cave of Hira according to Islamic tradition?

  • Azrael
  • Gabriel
  • Israfil
  • Mikael

84.) What is the sacred Islamic law that guides the lives of Muslims, derived primarily from the Quran and the Hadith?

  • Canon Law
  • Fiqh
  • Halakha
  • Sharia

85.) In the Bahá'í Faith, who is considered the predecessor to Bahá'u'lláh and known as the Gate?

  • Abdu'l-Bahá
  • John the Baptist
  • Shoghi Effendi
  • The Báb

86.) Who is considered the founder of the Ayyavazhi religious tradition?

  • Adi Shankara
  • Ayya Vaikundar
  • Kabir
  • Ramakrishna

87.) In the Bahá'í Faith, what principle emphasizes the compatibility of science and religion?

  • Scientific Faith
  • The Harmony of Science and Religion
  • The Rational Belief
  • The Unity of Knowledge

88.) In Jainism, who is the 24th and last Tirthankara, who is also regarded as the founder of the historical Jain community?

  • Buddha
  • Mahavira
  • Parshvanatha
  • Rishabhanatha

89.) Which religious text contains the teachings of Baháʼu'lláh, the founder of the Bahá'í Faith, and is considered one of the central texts of the faith?

  • Kitáb-i-Aqdas
  • The Bhagavad Gita
  • The Quran
  • The Tao Te Ching

90.) According to Sikh Guru Nanak's teachings, what is the term used for the cycle of birth and rebirth that one should strive to break to attain liberation?

  • Dharma
  • Karma
  • Moksha
  • Samsara

91.) What is the sacred Hindu scripture that is part of the Mahabharata and traditionally attributed to the sage Vyasa?

  • The Bhagavad Gita
  • The Ramayana
  • The Upanishads
  • The Vedas

92.) In Christianity, what is the name of the heavenly book where all deeds, good and bad, are recorded?

  • The Book of Life
  • The Celestial Ledger
  • The Eternal Record
  • The Great Record

93.) Which Assyrian religion is devoted to the worship of Melek Taus, also known as the Peacock Angel?

  • Jainism
  • Shinto
  • Yazidism
  • Zoroastrianism

94.) Which Buddhist text, associated with Mahayana Buddhism, describes Avalokiteshvara's understanding of ultimate wisdom?

  • The Diamond Sutra
  • The Heart Sutra
  • The Lotus Sutra
  • The Nirvana Sutra

95.) In Theravada Buddhism, what is the Abhidhamma Pitaka, which forms one of the three divisions of the Tripitaka?

  • Analysis of Doctrine
  • Meditation Guides
  • Monastic Rules
  • Stories of the Buddha

96.) In the Rastafarian movement, what is the term used to describe the belief in a return to Africa as a form of redemption and empowerment?

  • Ascension
  • Exodus
  • Jubilee
  • The Repatriation

97.) In Hindu philosophy, what is the term for the ultimate, transcendent state of consciousness where one achieves oneness with Brahman?

  • Dharma
  • Karma
  • Moksha
  • Samsara

98.) Which early Christian heresy taught that Jesus did not have a truly physical form and posited an evil demiurge in the creation of the material world?

  • Arianism
  • Docetism
  • Gnosticism
  • Pelagianism

99.) Who is the author of 'The Bhagavad Gita,' a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata?

  • Asvaghosa
  • Kalidasa
  • Unknown (Traditionally attributed to Vyasa)
  • Valmiki

100.) In Buddhism, what is the term for an awakened being who has attained full enlightenment but decides to postpone nirvana to help others achieve enlightenment?

  • Arhat
  • Bodhisattva
  • Sannyasin
  • Yogi

Very Hard Religion Trivia Questions

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101.) In Zoroastrianism, what is the name of the sacred fire that must be maintained perpetually in temples?

  • Agni
  • Altar
  • Astral
  • Atar

102.) What is the Tibetan spiritual practice combining chants, meditations, and visualizations to achieve liberation and enlightenment, developed in the 11th century?

  • Dzogchen
  • Samatha
  • Vipassana
  • Zen

103.) Which Indian philosophical school is known for the Brahmanical Sanskrit work titled 'Mimamsa Sutras' which outlines ritualistic traditions?

  • Mimamsa
  • Nyaya
  • Samkhya
  • Vedanta

104.) In the Kabbalistic tradition, what is the name of the 10 attributes or emanations through which Ein Sof reveals himself and continuously creates both the physical realm and the chain of higher metaphysical realms?

  • Kalpa
  • Malkuth
  • Sefirot
  • Tetragrammaton

105.) In Islamic Mysticism, what is the term for the concept of annihilating the self to achieve closeness with Allah?

  • Fanaa
  • Salah
  • Sawm
  • Tawhid

106.) In Gnosticism, what is the name of the divine impulse believed to be trapped within the material universe, leading to spiritual salvation when harnessed?

  • The Divine Spark
  • The Divine Will
  • The Godcore
  • The Holy Essence

107.) Which Jewish mystical text is considered an esoteric work focused on revealing the secret meanings of the Torah?

  • The Midrash
  • The Mishnah
  • The Talmud
  • The Zohar

108.) What is the title given to the head of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, one of the world's earliest Christian communities?

  • Archbishop of Ardiocese
  • Chief Augustinian
  • Oriental Patriarch
  • The Patriarch of All Ethiopia

109.) In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the primordial snake upon which Vishnu rests?

  • Ananta Shesha
  • Kaliya
  • Takshaka
  • Vritra

110.) In Zoroastrianism, what is the name of the spiritual force of evil that opposes Ahura Mazda?

  • Angra Mainyu
  • Asha Vahishta
  • Mithra
  • Vohu Manah

111.) What is the ancient name of the sacred text particularly revered in Manichaean religion?

  • Arzhang
  • Avesta
  • Qur'an
  • Tripitaka

112.) In Jain cosmology, what is the term for the area representing the universe, composed of many layers?

  • Kappa
  • Karana
  • Loka
  • Nirvana

113.) What is the name of the Gnostic text discovered in 1945 that contains sayings of Jesus, some of which differ from the New Testament?

  • Gospel of Judas
  • Gospel of Mary
  • Gospel of Thomas
  • Pistis Sophia

114.) Which Renaissance scholar is famous for translating the Corpus Hermeticum, considered a work of Hermetic wisdom?

  • Alcuin
  • Erasmus
  • Marsilio Ficino
  • Petrarch

115.) Which Ethiopian monarch is believed to have brought the Ark of the Covenant to Ethiopia, as affirmed in the Kebra Nagast?

  • Ezana
  • Menelik I
  • Menelik II
  • Zerubbabel

116.) Which Christian doctrine, established at the Council of Nicaea, affirms that Jesus Christ is of the same substance as God the Father?

  • Filioque
  • Homoousios
  • Hypostasis
  • Kenosis

117.) In the Jewish faith, who was the medieval scholar and philosopher who systematized the principles of Jewish law and authored the 'Guide for the Perplexed'?

  • Maimonides
  • Nahmanides
  • Rashi
  • Saadia Gaon

118.) What early Christian sect believed in the dualistic cosmology of good and evil, advocating asceticism to purify the soul?

  • Arianism
  • Gnosticism
  • Manichaeism
  • Nestorianism

119.) Which 8th-century Islamic theologian is notable for his rationalistic interpretations and founding the Mu'tazilite school of thought?

  • Al-Farabi
  • Al-Ghazali
  • Ibn Rushd
  • Wasil ibn Ata

120.) In Sikhism, what is the term for the spiritual union with God, often considered the goal of Sikh religious practice?

  • Khalsa
  • Kirtan
  • Langar
  • Sach Khand

121.) In the Bahá'í Faith, which figure is considered the founder and regarded as a Manifestation of God?

  • Abdu'l-Bahá
  • Bahá'u'lláh
  • Shoghi Effendi
  • The Báb

122.) In Vedic literature, what is the term for cosmic order and truth, frequently mentioned in the Rigveda?

  • Dharma
  • Karma
  • Maya
  • Rta

123.) What term in Christian eschatology refers to the final destiny of the soul, involving both the Last Judgement and resurrection of the dead?

  • Apocalypse
  • Eschaton
  • Parousia
  • Rapture

124.) In Zoroastrianism, which angel is known as the guardian of the truth?

  • Asha Vahishta
  • Mithra
  • Spenta Mainyu
  • Sraosha

125.) What philosophical movement, associated with Nietzsche, claims that God is dead?

  • Existentialism
  • Rationalism
  • Stoicism
  • Western Nihilism

127.) Which major Eastern Orthodox teaching asserts that at the end of time God will become "all in all"?

  • Apocatastasis
  • Filioque
  • Mysterium Tremendum
  • Transubstantiation

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