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Non-Christian Religions Trivia Quiz

Our world contains thousands of faiths and spiritual practices. This quiz tests your knowledge on religions that are practiced by cultures that are mainly outside the West.

A multiple-choice quiz by yogibattle. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
yogibattle

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
340,365

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
537

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which faith contains "Whirling Dervishes" and is based on Islam? Hint

Jainism

Zoroastrianism

Sufism

Buddhism

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Question 2 of 10

2. In Buddhism, the Buddha found enlightenment under which type of tree? Hint

Eucalyptus

Redwood

Mango

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is the name of a classical Hatha Yoga written by Patanjali? Hint

The Yoga Sutras

The Koran

The Kama Sutra

Flow Yoga

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is a major belief for Jainists? Hint

Eye for an eye

Non-violence

Women named Jane

Doing Yoga excersises

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the "Star Wars" film series, Luke Skywalker studies ancient disciplines with Yoda to attain powers. This is based on which model of ancient religious teachings? Hint

Shaman/apprentice

Group/prayer

Faith/acceptance

Good/Evil

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following plants is considered sacred to many Native Americans and is used in Hopi, Navajo, and Sioux religious ceremonies? Hint

Lotus Flower

Tulips

Ivy

Tobacco

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Karma" is best translated from Sanskrit into what English word? Hint

Action

Repentance

Revenge

Payment

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many times daily do devout Muslims pray formally? Hint

Once

Three

Muslims don't pray

Five

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Question 9 of 10

9. Buddhism has how many Noble Truths? Hint

Four

One

Three

Seventy-seven

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is not a Hindu deity? Hint

Krishna

Allah

Siva

Rama

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which faith contains "Whirling Dervishes" and is based on Islam?

Answer: Sufism

Sufi practitioners have to work against their "Nafs," or lower selves, to attain "fitra", which is considered one's primordial, divine state.

2. In Buddhism, the Buddha found enlightenment under which type of tree?

Answer: Bo

The term "Bodhisattva" or "Enlightened One" has its origins from the name of this tree.

3. Which of these is the name of a classical Hatha Yoga written by Patanjali?

Answer: The Yoga Sutras

The Yoga Sutras are Hindu scriptures that contain 196 terse aphorisms divided into four chapters called "Padas", which help guide the practitioner through spiritual life.

4. What is a major belief for Jainists?

Answer: Non-violence

Devout Jainists wear masks so they do not harm insects that may fly into their mouth.

5. In the "Star Wars" film series, Luke Skywalker studies ancient disciplines with Yoda to attain powers. This is based on which model of ancient religious teachings?

Answer: Shaman/apprentice

"Star Wars" creator George Lucas consulted works by Joseph Campbell, a scholar of Shamanic teachings, while creating the screenplay.

6. Which of the following plants is considered sacred to many Native Americans and is used in Hopi, Navajo, and Sioux religious ceremonies?

Answer: Tobacco

Tobacco is still used in many Native American ceremonies using a pipe. The smoke is considered symbolic of bridging the physical and spiritual worlds.

7. "Karma" is best translated from Sanskrit into what English word?

Answer: Action

Like physics, Hinduism holds that for every action there is a reaction.

8. How many times daily do devout Muslims pray formally?

Answer: Five

"Salah", or formal prayers, are done just before dawn as well as at noon, afternoon, sunset, and evening.

9. Buddhism has how many Noble Truths?

Answer: Four

The four Noble Truths are: 1) life is suffering, 2) suffering arises from attachment, 3) suffering is lessened when attachment is lessened, and 4) freedom of suffering is possible by following the Eightfold Path.

10. Which of the following is not a Hindu deity?

Answer: Allah

There is not a clear answer on how many deities are in the Hindu pantheon, but most agree that there are more than 100. Allah is the Arabic name for God and is commonly used in Islam.

Source: Author yogibattle

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