World Religions Quiz - Kids
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Shinto, an old religion of Japan, means _____________.
- A.
The way of the gods
- B.
The wrath of the gods
- C.
The pity of the gods
Correct Answer
A. The way of the godsExplanation
Shinto is the oldest religion that people in Japan still follow. The word Shinto means the way of the gods. Shintoists worship many gods, called kami. They believe the kami are in mountains, rivers, rocks, trees, and other things in nature. The kami are also the force in such things as sickness, growing, healing, and being creative.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Judaism is one of the world's oldest major religions.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Judaism is the religion of the Jewish people. It is one of the world's oldest major religions.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who was the god of mummification in Egyptian mythology?
- A.
Isis
- B.
Anubis
- C.
Ra
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B. AnubisExplanation
Anubis, in Egyptian mythology, was the god of mummification. Mummification is the ancient Egyptian technique of preserving dead bodies.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What was Buddha's original name?
- A.
Kamlesh Pushpo
- B.
Siddhartha Gautama
- C.
Sufiyan Kootherpali
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B. Siddhartha GautamaExplanation
Buddha, whose name was Siddhartha Gautama, left his rich family when he was about 29. He then traveled for about six years in search of enlightenment, or religious truth. He found enlightenment and spent the rest of his life teaching people.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the largest religious group in the world?
- A.
Christians
- B.
Buddhists
- C.
Confucians
Correct Answer
A. ChristiansExplanation
Today, Christians make up the largest religious group in the world. About 2 1/4 billion people follow Christianity. It is the major religion in Europe, North and South America, and Australia. Many Christians also live in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Hinduism is the main religion of which of these countries?
- A.
India
- B.
Indonesia
- C.
Malaysia
Correct Answer
A. IndiaExplanation
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world. It began thousands of years ago in India, and it is the main religion of India today. People who follow the ideas of Hinduism are called Hindus.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many "pillars" are there in Islam?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
5
Correct Answer
C. 5Explanation
Muslims follow the Five Pillars of Islam: (1) saying they believe that there is no God but Allah, and that Muhammad is his messenger; (2) praying five times a day; (3) giving alms, such as money or gifts, to the poor; (4) fasting from sunrise to sunset every day during Ramadan, a holy month of the Islamic year; and (5) making a pilgrimage to Mecca, the birthplace of Muhammad in Saudi Arabia, at least once during their lifetime if they are able.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Yin and yang are forces rooted in which religion?
- A.
Hinduism
- B.
Sikhism
- C.
Taoism
Correct Answer
C. TaoismExplanation
Taoists believe there are two basic forces in the world—yin (female) and yang (male). These forces sometimes work together and sometimes work against each other, but they need each other for the world to be complete. The sign of yin and yang looks somewhat like two fish swimming head-to-tail inside a circle.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Confucianism came from a Chinese philosopher named ______.
- A.
Kong Qiu
- B.
Jue Ji
- C.
Li Peng
Correct Answer
A. Kong QiuExplanation
Confucianism is a system of values. It teaches people how to live good lives. Its ideas came from a Chinese philosopher named Kong Qiu, who lived about 2,500 years ago. People in the West called Kong Qiu Confucius.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following is NOT one of the ruling gods of Hinduism?
- A.
Shiva
- B.
Vishnu
- C.
Holi
Correct Answer
C. HoliExplanation
Shiva is one of the two leading gods of Hinduism. Vishnu is the other. Holi is a Hindu festival.Rate this question:
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