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Why? Trivia Quiz

This quiz takes a quick look at some of the world's major religions and how they go about answering the ultimate question: "why"? It is deliberately simplistic, designed to merely look at some of the basics, so please take it that way.

A multiple-choice quiz by timence. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
timence

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
352,524

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following could be said to sum up the Christian meaning of life? Hint

An eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth

Live life in full because it's all you have

Seek eternity with God

Seek material advancement

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Question 2 of 10

2. Aligning with the daily practice of its followers, what word could be said to sum up the meaning of life for followers of Islam? Hint

Love

Worship

Hope

Forgiveness

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Question 3 of 10

3. Hindus believe in four life goals known as purushartha. Which of these is the goal that could be seen as the meaning of life, as it breaks the cycle of rebirth? Hint

Dharma

Ishvara

Moksha

Atman

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Question 4 of 10

4. What word could sum up the Buddhist meaning of life, as reflected in the "four noble truths" about the cause of suffering? Hint

Desire

Joy

Pain

Forgiveness

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Sikhism, a good way to sum up the desired life course of its followers is to interpret the meaning of the word "sikh". What is it? Hint

Leader

Student

Follower

Adorer

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following best sums up a central element of Judaism? Hint

Pray to God

Live independently

Pray to saints

Seek nirvana

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Question 7 of 10

7. The three core principles of the Bah�'� Faith are centred around the word 'unity'.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Shinto's primary focus on life is what? Hint

Life itself

Reproduction

Worshipping the divine

Death

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is a main belief determining how you should live according to Jainism? Hint

Self-efficacy

Constant prayer

Self-discipline

Constant learning

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Question 10 of 10

10. In Taoism (or Daoism), how does one finally come to fully understand the full meaning of the Tao (the way or path)? Hint

Meditation

One can never achieve this

Good works

Teaching

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following could be said to sum up the Christian meaning of life?

Answer: Seek eternity with God

A central tenet of Christianity is that God, as Jesus, is humanity's saviour. Followers share a relationship with God in both this life and the next.

2. Aligning with the daily practice of its followers, what word could be said to sum up the meaning of life for followers of Islam?

Answer: Worship

A large part of Islamic life is dedicated to the first two pillars: Shahadah (profession of faith) and Salah (ritual prayer). Of course, there is a lot more to Islam than this: for example, the other three pillars are Zakah (charity), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).

3. Hindus believe in four life goals known as purushartha. Which of these is the goal that could be seen as the meaning of life, as it breaks the cycle of rebirth?

Answer: Moksha

The four purusharthas are dharma (appropriate living), artha (prosperity), kama (delight of the senses) and moksha (liberation or release from rebirth). Hinduism is a deeply spiritual religion that also encompasses the goal of truly learning about oneself.

4. What word could sum up the Buddhist meaning of life, as reflected in the "four noble truths" about the cause of suffering?

Answer: Desire

The four noble truths are: the truth of suffering (dukkha); the truth of the cause of suffering (samudaya: where desire is identified as the cause); the truth of the end of suffering (nirhodha) and the truth of the path that frees us from suffering (magga).

5. In Sikhism, a good way to sum up the desired life course of its followers is to interpret the meaning of the word "sikh". What is it?

Answer: Student

It has been estimated that around 80% of the world's Sikhs live in India. The Sikh ideal is centred around lifetime learning. The three central philosophies behind the monothestic religion are: kirat karo (honest living); wand ke chhako (considering the needs of others); and naam jappo (meditation and prayer).

6. Which of the following best sums up a central element of Judaism?

Answer: Pray to God

The God of the Jews is the creator of the universe who is the one God, indivisible yet incomprehensible. Prayer to God, and only God, is a large part of Jewish tradition.

7. The three core principles of the Bah�'� Faith are centred around the word 'unity'.

Answer: True

These core principles are the unity of God, the unity of religion, and the unity of humankind. The meaning of life for a Bah�'� is best summed up as growing spiritually while serving humanity.

8. Shinto's primary focus on life is what?

Answer: Life itself

The meaning of life in Shinto is focusing on celebrating and enriching life. Shinto means "the path of the kami" (path of spirits), and the religion teaches about how free will allows humans to choose their own path.

9. What is a main belief determining how you should live according to Jainism?

Answer: Self-discipline

Under this ancient Indian system of beliefs, happiness is said to result from freeing oneself of external objects through self-discipline. This includes refraining from eating any food that has been produced by causing unnecessary harm to animals or plants.

10. In Taoism (or Daoism), how does one finally come to fully understand the full meaning of the Tao (the way or path)?

Answer: One can never achieve this

The Tao can never be fully comprehended; instead the aim is to become at one with the Tao in yourself. The Tao, while not a god, is the energy that flows through all things, living and non-living.

Source: Author timence

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