Religious Buildings Trivia

1. The Church of Saint George is the most famous of the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in which nation?

From Quiz Unusual Churches

Answer: Ethiopia

There are eleven rock-hewn churches in Lalibela, Ethiopia. The most famous of these is Saint George's which is one of the newer-built ones. It is carved in the shape of a cross. It is constructed from volcanic material. It is often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. It was likely built around 1100 to 1200 AD.

From Quiz English Cathedral Saints

Answer: London

Known simply as "St Paul's", the present cathedral has been the burial place of many renowned Britons since it was consecrated in 1697. Famous as a symbol of British determination to survive, it was saved from destruction in the blitz of World War Two by the heroic efforts of civilian fire fighters. Sarah Mullally, the Bishop of London, who performed the service at the 2019 Remembrance Ceremony at the Whitehall Cenotaph, is the first woman Bishop of London in a long list that includes Nicolas Ridley, who was burned at the stake for heresy on the orders of Mary Tudor in 1555.

From Quiz Go Red with Team Red!

Answer: Ivan the Terrible

Ivan commissioned the construction (1555-1561) to commemorate the defeat of Kazan in 1552. At that time, dedication of a church to a military campaign was a new and very different concept.

From Quiz Hagia Sophia

Answer: Christianity

The part of the world that is now Turkey features regularly in the New Testament. Paul the Apostle travelled extensively around the Aegean Sea, which is now the southern coast of Turkey. Although there is no record of him travelling as far north as Istanbul, Christianity spread rapidly across the area in the first few centuries after Jesus had died. Hagia Sophia was built as a Christian cathedral during the reign of Justinian I, the Byzantine emperor. Before Hagia Sophia, the site was home to a Christian cathedral called Megale Ekklesia, and before that it was a pagan temple.

From Quiz English Abbeys - Real, but Mostly Ruined

Answer: Amesbury

There was originally a monastery on the site, but it was dissolved by Henry II in 1177 and replaced by a priory for women.

From Quiz Tales of San Pietro in Vincoli

Answer: Rome

St. Peter's in Chains was built on top of an older foundation in Rome from 432-440 to specifically house St. Peter's chains. Interestingly, in 1956 when the floor of the basilica was being replaced, workers found remains of five earlier layers of habitation at the site. These layers range from remains of a 15th century church, to a villa that dates back to Nero's time, to the oldest layer, which consists of terra-cotta lamps and pots.

From Quiz Religious Buildings in American History

Answer: Flushing Quaker Meeting House, Flushing, NY

The Quaker Flushing Meeting House was built in 1694 by John Bownes. It is a typical 17th century ecclesiastical structure of medieval design. The Quakers were persecuted by Governor Peter Stuyvesant and heads of the reformed Dutch Church, and Quakers were fined and/or banished. The townspeople wrote the Flushing Remonstrance in 1657, one of the earliest demands for religious freedom in America. Holland replied to Governor Stuyvesant and established religious freedom in the colonies.

From Quiz A Site and a Prayer

Answer: Angkor Wat

The majestic temple of Angkor Wat ("City Temple") is located in the north-western Cambodian province of Siem Reap. The vast, mountain-shaped complex , built in the 12th century by the Khmer, was initially dedicated to the worship of Hindu gods Shiva and Vishnu, then - when the Khmer adopted Mahayana Buddhism - to the Buddhist deity Avalokitesvara. Though the Angkor area contains many other significant archaeological sites, Angkor Wat is by far the largest and most visited, and still a revered Buddhist pilgrimage site. The other three choices are also religious complexes situated in Asia and inscribed in the World Heritage list. The Buddhist sites of Borobudur and Sukhothai are found respectively on the Indonesian island of Java and in Thailand, while the Hindu sanctuary of My Son is in Vietnam.

From Quiz Cathedrals of Europe

Answer: St. Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral is the second largest church by area in the British Isles (Liverpool cathedral is first). The cathedral sits atop Ludgate Hill, one of the highest points in the city of London. A church has been on the site since 604 AD. The domed spire is 365 feet high and St. Paul's was the tallest building in London from 1710 until 1962. It was designed in the Baroque style by famed architect Christopher Wren who was commissioned in the building of many buildings in London following the Great Fire of 1666. During the World War II bombings in 1940, the cathedral miraculously survived despite the fact that all buildings surrounding the cathedral experienced severe damage and destruction.

From Quiz St. Paul's Cathedral, London

Answer: Sir Christopher Wren

Sir Christopher Wren was a scientist, mathematician and Britain's most famous architect. He took 9 years to plan the building to make sure the design met the requirements of a working cathedral.

From Quiz The Big British Prayer House

Answer: Lichfield

Only three of the cathedrals in the UK have three spires, Truro, Edinburgh and Lichfield. Lincoln did until one collapsed some 500 years past. The vale in question is the vale of the River Trent across which the three spires of Lichfield Cathedral can be seen from some distance. The cathedral was originally built to house the shrine of St Chad who had been Bishop of Mercia and had move the seat of the diocese to Lichfield. The reformation didn't do much harm to Lichfield Cathedral, apart from the destruction of the shrine. In the civil war of the mid seventeenth century however the cathedral was used as a castle and suffered accordingly. Of the others, Manchester Cathedral was built of sandstone and has a tower but no spire. Arundel Cathedral is Roman Catholic not Anglican and Wells Cathedral was built of Limestone and has a tower but no spire. It does however have a spectacular astronomical clock within the church complete with knights rushing out to joust.

From Quiz Oh, Brother!

Answer: Kirkstall Abbey

The abbey was founded in 1152 and is one of the most complete sets of monastic ruins in England. The gatehouse houses a photographic collection of Victorian childhood memorabilia.

From Quiz Europe's Great Sacred Buildings - 1

Answer: Saint Olav

Nidaros Cathedral in the Norwegian city of Trondheim takes its name from the city by which modern Trondheim was known in ancient times. Work began in 1066 as a resting place for the remains of Norway's patron saint, Saint Olav. This cathedral is the largest medieval building in Scandinavia and is believed to have been built under the direction of masons from England as many similarities exist between this building and a number of contemporary cathedrals in England. Originally designed as a basilica, St Olav's Cathedral as it is also known was extended over a period of many years with the building reaching final completion in around 1300. Over the centuries since its completion, Nidaros Cathedral has suffered much damage; a fire in 1531 left the nave in total ruin. Renovation work to return the cathedral to its former glory began in 1869 and was completed in 1969, the last decorative statue being restored to the cathedrals western facade in 1983. During this renovation work a number of ancient gravestones excavated from within the crypt bore inscriptions in the Old Norse language. Many of these relics have since been restored and can now be seen on display here.

From Quiz Churches and Cathedrals of Europe

Answer: Cologne

Possibly the most well-known church in Germany, Cologne Cathedral was begun in the year 1248. Over the next three hundred years, the main nave was built and one tower was mostly completed, but the other tower was still lacking. After the church had been confiscated by the French in the revolutionary area and used as storage, construction finally resumed in 1840, taking another forty years until the work was finally completed.

From Quiz Henry's Medieval Pilgrimage

Answer: It contains the bishop's chair.

Frideswide founded the priory and took a vow of celibacy, however, she was pursued by a prince who was determined to marry her. Through miraculous intervention she was able to remain unmarried and maintain her chastity. When she died in 735, Frideswide was buried at Oxford. Actually, Christ Church Cathedral is the smallest cathedral in England. By the time Henry made his pilgrimage, the original building had been replaced. Pilgrims from all over England, even Catherine of Aragon, the wife of Henry VIII, have visited the church to pray before the relics of Frideswide. Today it contains a stained glass window, dating back to 1320, showing Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury. The "cathedra" was the official chair that was located at the bishop's church. Christ Church is the seat of the Bishop of Oxford.

From Quiz Get me to the church on time!

Answer: St Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's, with its famous dome, is an iconic landmark in London. It was founded in 604AD and is the cathedral of the Diocese of London. Important services held here include the funerals of Admiral Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill, peace services for the end of WWI and WWII, the marriage of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer and the commemoration services for the September 11 attacks in the US.

From Quiz Famous Churches of Europe

Answer: Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is officially named 'The Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster'. It is known as a Royal Peculiar, meaning that it is a church that is under the jurisdiction of the monarch rather than the diocese. Tradition has it that there has been an abbey on the site since 616 but there is no documented evidence until the 960s when it became home to a group of Benedictine monks. In 1066 both King Harold and William the Conqueror were crowned at the Abbey and every British monarch since has been crowned there, with the exception of a few who did not have coronations. Edward the Confessor was the first to be buried there and was followed by the majority of English monarchs and their consorts until George II. After George II they are buried at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Henry VIII made the Abbey a cathedral in 1540 to save it from the dissolution and it remained one until 1550. St Margarets is in the grounds of the Abbey and is the parish church of the Houses of Parliament.

From Quiz St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin

Answer: Early English Gothic

The English Gothic style features small windows and is characterised by pointed archways.

From Quiz English Cathedrals

Answer: Salisbury

Salisbury Cathedral was consecrated in 1258 and has a spire 404 feet (123 metres) high. It was the subject of a famous painting by the 19th century artist, John Constable.

From Quiz Name the English Cathedral

Answer: Chester Cathedral

This cathedral is now dedicated to Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The current building contains every major style of English cathedral architecture. The cathedral is a famous local venue for concerts and exhibitions.

From Quiz Hindu Temples

Answer: Shiva

Lord Shiva is the main deity in the Kashi Vishwanath temple, located in the Indian city of Kashi, also known as Benaras and Varanasi. This temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, the most holy shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. The city of Kashi is believed to be one of the oldest cities in the world with a history of more than 3500 years. The present temple was built in 1780 by Queen Ahilya Holkar. The temple has been demolished and rebuilt many times. In Hindu religion, a visit to the temple and a bath in the holy Ganga River is supposed to most auspicious.

From Quiz Ely Cathedral

Answer: The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely

Ely Cathedral is also known as "The Ship of the Fens". As the surrounding countryside is very flat the Cathedral can be seen from miles around on a clear day.

From Quiz Touring the Churches of Jerusalem

Answer: Basilica of the Agony

The site where the modern church building sits has been in use since the fourth century. Byzantines first built a church there to commemorate the praying of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before his crucifixion .

From Quiz Abu Simbel

Answer: Ramesses II

Khufu, or Cheops, is the Pharaoh that commissioned the largest of the Great Pyramids at Giza. Tutankhamun was brought to world fame as the last Pharaoh to have an intact tomb discovered. Ptolemy IV, or Philopator, is a relatively historically insignificant leader. Ramesses II is better known as Ramesses the Great.

From Quiz Famous Cathedrals and Shrines

Answer: James

Pilgrims came and still come in their thousands to this cathedral. Their long walk is called the Camino. An interesting custom is to bring a stone from your own home area and on the third day of your pilgrimage to add it to the huge pile at Cruz de Hierra. The cathedral has a huge thurable. When the cathedral was packed with pilgrims this was pushed to and fro to make provide the pilgrims with pleasant smells. :)

From Quiz Famous Churches of Europe

Answer: Barcelona

Gaudi spent 40 years of his life working on the controversial cathedral, and left no plans. It is expected that it will take till at least the year 2085 to complete it.

From Quiz Angkor Wat

Answer: Cambodia

Angkor Wat is located about 310 kilometres (195 miles) north of Phnom Penh.

From Quiz Temples of the LDS Church

Answer: Washington D.C. Temple

The Salt Lake is the largest temple, but the Washington D.C. is the tallest. Its spire reaches a height of 288 feet.

From Quiz St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh

Answer: 1120

The oldest parts of the present building are the four massive central pillars. The church burnt down in 1385 but was rebuilt. Over the next 150 years, lots of chapels were added, including ones set up by the craftsmen's guilds of Edinburgh, ones endowed by prominant merchants and nobles, and a relic of St. Giles. But there are about 50 altars in the church from the middle of the 16th century.

From Quiz Temples Around The World

Answer: Nauvoo, Illinois

Moroni faces to the east on every other temple.

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