Religions of the World – MCQs

1. Christianity is based on the teachings of:

• Moses
• Jesus Christ
• Muhammad
• Buddha

2. The holy book of Islam is:

• Torah
• Quran
• Bible
• Vedas

3. Hinduism originated in which country?

• China
• India
• Nepal
• Sri Lanka

4. The founder of Buddhism is:

• Mahavira
• Gautama Buddha
• Confucius
• Lao Tzu

5. Judaism is primarily practiced by:

• Jewish people
• Christians
• Muslims
• Hindus

6. The Sikh holy book is called:

• Bhagavad Gita
• Guru Granth Sahib
• Tripitaka
• Torah

7. Zoroastrianism originated in:

• Ancient Persia (Iran)
• India
• Mesopotamia
• Egypt

8. The Baha’i Faith emphasizes:

• Unity of all religions
• Polytheism
• Atheism
• Reincarnation

9. Confucianism is mainly associated with which country?

• Japan
• China
• Korea
• Vietnam

10. The oldest religion in the world is generally considered to be:

• Hinduism
• Judaism
• Zoroastrianism
• Buddhism

11. The Five Pillars of Islam include all EXCEPT:

• Shahada (Faith)
• Salah (Prayer)
• Ahimsa (Non-violence)
• Zakat (Charity)

12. The Four Noble Truths are central to:

• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• Jainism
• Sikhism

13. The Torah is sacred to:

• Christians
• Jews
• Muslims
• Baha’is

14. The Dharmachakra symbolizes:

• Buddha’s teachings (Wheel of Dharma)
• Hindu Trinity
• Islamic Crescent
• Christian Cross

15. The Guru Nanak founded:

• Buddhism
• Sikhism
• Jainism
• Sufism

16. The Eightfold Path is associated with:

• Buddhism
• Hinduism
• Taoism
• Shinto

17. The Holy Kaaba is sacred to:

• Jews
• Muslims
• Christians
• Hindus

18. The Diaspora refers to the dispersion of:

• Jewish people
• Hindus
• Buddhists
• Zoroastrians

19. The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of:

• Tibetan Buddhism
• Hinduism
• Jainism
• Shinto

20. The Golden Temple is the holiest site for:

• Hindus
• Sikhs
• Buddhists
• Jains

21. The Council of Nicaea (325 AD) was significant for:

• Establishing Christian doctrines
• Founding Islam
• Codifying Hindu scriptures
• Spreading Buddhism

22. The Shia-Sunni divide originated over:

• Succession after Prophet Muhammad
• Interpretation of the Vedas
• Jesus’ divinity
• Buddha’s teachings

23. The Analects are teachings of:

• Confucius
• Lao Tzu
• Mencius
• Zhuangzi

24. The Avesta is the holy text of:

• Zoroastrianism
• Jainism
• Shinto
• Taoism

25. The “95 Theses” were written by:

• Martin Luther (Protestant Reformation)
• John Calvin
• St. Augustine
• Thomas Aquinas

26. The Mecca-Medina journey (Hijrah) marks the start of:

• Islamic calendar
• Jewish calendar
• Hindu calendar
• Chinese calendar

27. The Trimurti in Hinduism refers to:

• Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
• Rama, Krishna, Hanuman
• Lakshmi, Saraswati, Durga
• Indra, Agni, Varuna

28. The “Four Imams” are foundational figures in:

• Sunni Islam
• Shia Islam
• Sufism
• Baha’i Faith

29. The “Great Schism” (1054) split Christianity into:

• Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic
• Protestant and Catholic
• Anglican and Lutheran
• Coptic and Nestorian

30. The “Five Ks” are articles of faith for:

• Sikhs
• Jains
• Buddhists
• Parsis

31. The largest religion by followers is:

• Christianity (~2.4 billion)
• Islam (~1.9 billion)
• Hinduism (~1.2 billion)
• Buddhism (~500 million)

32. The fastest-growing religion is:

• Islam
• Christianity
• Hinduism
• Baha’i Faith

33. The “Five Precepts” are ethical guidelines in:

• Buddhism
• Jainism
• Sikhism
• Zoroastrianism

34. The “Golden Rule” (“Do unto others…”) appears in:

• All major religions
• Only Christianity
• Only Islam
• Only Buddhism

35. The “Holy Trinity” (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) is central to:

• Christianity
• Hinduism
• Judaism
• Islam