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Quiz about Bucknallbabe and the Journey of a Lifetime
Quiz about Bucknallbabe and the Journey of a Lifetime

Bucknallbabe and the Journey of a Lifetime Quiz


Many religions look upon life as a journey. Read the postcards I sent home from my trip and discover how people of different faiths celebrate the milestones along the way.

A multiple-choice quiz by bucknallbabe. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
bucknallbabe
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
316,308
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. "Hi all,
Landed in New York yesterday. Went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art this morning and saw an exhibit by William Morris Hunt. It depicted an ancient Persian goddess who is supposed to be a parallel for the Virgin Mary. Apparently, both of them are considered by some to have had an "Immaculate Conception". I can't remember her name but it reminded me of Mexican food. Hope you are all well,
Best wishes, Bucknallbabe".

What is the name of the goddess?
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Question 2 of 10
2. "Hello again,
Arrived in Tunisia on Monday. Writing this on the coach from Sousse to El Djem where they filmed parts of "Gladiator". Nothing much to see out of the windows except olive trees and the occasional date palm. The tour guide told us an interesting fact about dates - here they rub a newborn baby's gums with a small piece of softened date to symbolise how sweet life is. What a nice idea.
See you soon, Bucknallbabe".

Which religion welcomes newborns to the world in this way?
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Question 3 of 10
3. "Greetings from Anandpur Sahib in the foothills of the Himalayas. This is one of the holy cities of Sikhism and is in the most picturesque location. After the morning's sightseeing, I was invited to the Amrit or baptism ceremony of the tour guide's son. It's called "Amrit" after the holy water used. Now he has to wear the kes, khanga, kara, kachh and kirpan. Bit of a mouthful - there must be an easier way of referring to them!
All the best, Bucknallbabe"

What is the name usually given to these five symbols of faith?
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Question 4 of 10
4. "Just a quick note to let you know I arrived safely in Tel Aviv. In the hotel, there was a family celebrating a "Bat Mitzvah"- now I know a "Bar Mitzvah" is something to do with coming-of-age but I'll have to find out what a "Bat Mitzvah" is. Off to see Jerusalem and Bethlehem tomorrow so need an early night.
Yours, Bucknallbabe"

So what is a "Bat Mitzvah"?
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Question 5 of 10
5. "It's me again, this time from Gretna Green, the elopement capital of Scotland. Spent a lovely day looking at the blacksmith's smithy where all those weddings took place. I didn't know that it's still a popular (and legal) venue for marriage ceremonies and also a favourite for neo-Pagan and Wiccan betrothals. Except they have a special name for them - begins with an aitch. It's on the tip of my tongue - might remember by the time I get home.
Don't work too hard,
Bucknallbabe."

What is the word I was trying to recall?
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Question 6 of 10
6. "Hi everyone,
Just had a couple of exciting days - went to see Mount Fuji and then took the "bullet train' to Kyoto. The hotel is very good - there's a traditional Shinto wedding ceremony taking place at the moment at its shrine. They've reached the stage of the "san-san-kudo" or exchange of nuptial cups. Reminds me, I'm thirsty.
See you soon, Bucknallbabe"

What do the bride and groom drink from the nuptial cups?
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "Hello all,
Miserable weather here in Bucharest - dark and gloomy, perfect for the trip to Transylvania. I won't have time to visit the painted monasteries of Bucovina, but we do get the chance to visit one at Sinaia in the Carpathians. There are still a few monks there. Hope the weather brightens up soon.
Best wishes, Bucknallbabe".

To which Christian church does the monastery of Sinaia belong?
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Question 8 of 10
8. "Greetings from Luxor!
It is so hot in the middle of the day here we have to get up at four o'clock in the morning to go sightseeing. There's so much to see - the Temple of Luxor, the Temple of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple .... and all I want to do is keep in the shade and get away from people trying to sell me shabtis. Hope you're not working too hard!
Bucknallbabe"

What are shabtis?
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Question 9 of 10
9. "Hi, everyone!
Keeping my current location a secret - I have finally found Paradise, Heaven, Nirvana, Shangri-la, call it what you will. Don't want anyone to find out where I am. Be home soon.
Yours, Bucknallbabe"

Which of these terms is NOT used by a major religion in connection with an afterlife?
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Question 10 of 10
10. "Hi again!
Actually my last card was from St Lucia - the island is named after St Lucy of Syracuse, patron saint of the blind. The Romans did something really gruesome to her - too nasty to mention here. Well, my journey of a lifetime is nearly over - should land in London on Tuesday. Can't wait to see you all again,
Bucknallbabe".

What gruesome fate befell St Lucy?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Hi all, Landed in New York yesterday. Went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art this morning and saw an exhibit by William Morris Hunt. It depicted an ancient Persian goddess who is supposed to be a parallel for the Virgin Mary. Apparently, both of them are considered by some to have had an "Immaculate Conception". I can't remember her name but it reminded me of Mexican food. Hope you are all well, Best wishes, Bucknallbabe". What is the name of the goddess?

Answer: Anahita

For many, life is considered to begin at the moment of conception. Like Anahita, whose name means "Immaculate One", the Virgin Mary was conceived without sin according to the Roman Catholic doctrine of the "Immaculate Conception". Anahita also features in modern Zoroastrianism, where she represents water, fertility and war. Hunt's exhibit is a three-dimensional picture made of plaster, entitled "The Horses of Anahita" or "The Flight of Night". Drvaspa and Haurvatat were other ancient Persian goddesses. Fajita was the Mexican food that came into my mind.
2. "Hello again, Arrived in Tunisia on Monday. Writing this on the coach from Sousse to El Djem where they filmed parts of "Gladiator". Nothing much to see out of the windows except olive trees and the occasional date palm. The tour guide told us an interesting fact about dates - here they rub a newborn baby's gums with a small piece of softened date to symbolise how sweet life is. What a nice idea. See you soon, Bucknallbabe". Which religion welcomes newborns to the world in this way?

Answer: Islam

The next milestone along the journey of life is birth. Most religions have ceremonies linked to this. In Islam, as well as the date rubbing, which is also believed to help the digestive system to get going, the father will whisper the Muslim call to prayer into the baby's right ear. Seven days after the birth, the baby's head will be shaved, the hair weighed and the value of its weight in silver will be donated to charity.

It is traditional for the baby to be named on the seventh day and also for male babies to be circumcised.
3. "Greetings from Anandpur Sahib in the foothills of the Himalayas. This is one of the holy cities of Sikhism and is in the most picturesque location. After the morning's sightseeing, I was invited to the Amrit or baptism ceremony of the tour guide's son. It's called "Amrit" after the holy water used. Now he has to wear the kes, khanga, kara, kachh and kirpan. Bit of a mouthful - there must be an easier way of referring to them! All the best, Bucknallbabe" What is the name usually given to these five symbols of faith?

Answer: The Five Ks

Many religions have some form of baptism or symbolic rebirth ceremony to mark becoming part of the spiritual community. In Sikhism this can take place at any age provided the believer has reached the age of "accountability". Sikhism is unusual in that the water is drunk, not used as a symbol of cleansing.

The "Kes" is unshorn hair. Sikhs are not permitted to cut their hair as a symbol of their obedience to God. The "Khanga" is a wooden comb used for keeping the hair tidy but it also symbolises keeping order in one's life.

The "Kara" is a steel bangle worn on the right wrist as a reminder of one's duties. The "Kachh" or "Kaccha" is a loose-fitting undergarment symbolising high moral character and spiritual freedom. The "Kirpan" is a small dagger worn to symbolise the battle for faith, defending the weak and powerless, and upholding the truth.
4. "Just a quick note to let you know I arrived safely in Tel Aviv. In the hotel, there was a family celebrating a "Bat Mitzvah"- now I know a "Bar Mitzvah" is something to do with coming-of-age but I'll have to find out what a "Bat Mitzvah" is. Off to see Jerusalem and Bethlehem tomorrow so need an early night. Yours, Bucknallbabe" So what is a "Bat Mitzvah"?

Answer: Coming-of-age of a daughter

Coming-of-age, or taking over responsibility for one's own adherence to a faith, is an important milestone in many religions. According to Jewish Law, for males this happens at age 13 and for females at age 12, although in some synagogues the age is 13 for both.

The term Bar or Bat Mitzvah technically refers to a person but is also used as the name of the ceremony which usually involves reading from the Torah or participating in a discussion of some scriptural text at a meeting of the synagogue.

There may be a celebratory meal afterwards but this is not a requirement.
5. "It's me again, this time from Gretna Green, the elopement capital of Scotland. Spent a lovely day looking at the blacksmith's smithy where all those weddings took place. I didn't know that it's still a popular (and legal) venue for marriage ceremonies and also a favourite for neo-Pagan and Wiccan betrothals. Except they have a special name for them - begins with an aitch. It's on the tip of my tongue - might remember by the time I get home. Don't work too hard, Bucknallbabe." What is the word I was trying to recall?

Answer: Handfasting

For many, the next milestone along the journey of life is finding a partner. "Handfasting" may go back to Celtic times and has been a traditional way of signifying commitment to one person in several European cultures. In some cases it acted as a betrothal, in others as a formal marriage. Typically, the people committing themselves, who nowadays may be mixed or same sex couples or small groups, have their wrists symbolically tied with cords.

The term of the betrothal is often "a year and a day" but this can vary.

In times when having children to work and look after aged parents was important, "handfasting" may have served to ensure that both partners were fertile.
6. "Hi everyone, Just had a couple of exciting days - went to see Mount Fuji and then took the "bullet train' to Kyoto. The hotel is very good - there's a traditional Shinto wedding ceremony taking place at the moment at its shrine. They've reached the stage of the "san-san-kudo" or exchange of nuptial cups. Reminds me, I'm thirsty. See you soon, Bucknallbabe" What do the bride and groom drink from the nuptial cups?

Answer: Sake

Marriage according to the ritual of the chosen faith community is considered by many to be one of the most important milestones of life's journey. Although Shinto, "the way of the gods", is one of the earliest religious traditions of Japan, predating Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism, the wedding ritual only recently took on its present form.

The modern ceremony is based on that of Crown Prince Yoshihito in 1900. The drinking of sake symbolises the union between bride and groom and also between the two families.

The private, formal religious ceremony is often followed by a gathering of friends and well-wishers who bring gifts of money in special envelopes.
7. "Hello all, Miserable weather here in Bucharest - dark and gloomy, perfect for the trip to Transylvania. I won't have time to visit the painted monasteries of Bucovina, but we do get the chance to visit one at Sinaia in the Carpathians. There are still a few monks there. Hope the weather brightens up soon. Best wishes, Bucknallbabe". To which Christian church does the monastery of Sinaia belong?

Answer: Romanian Orthodox

The accepting of a "vocation", or calling to the spiritual life, may be another milestone along the journey of life. Some people choose not to live their lives following temporal pursuits but devote themselves to their faith, living a monastic life. Not all religions have a monastic tradition but it has played an important role in Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism over the centuries.

The Romanian Orthodox Church is part of the Eastern Orthodox tradition which traces its history to the first days of Christianity.

The painted frescoes of the monasteries of Bucovina are a popular tourist attraction. Sinaia was named after a monastery at the base of Mt Sinai where Moses received the Ten Comandments.
8. "Greetings from Luxor! It is so hot in the middle of the day here we have to get up at four o'clock in the morning to go sightseeing. There's so much to see - the Temple of Luxor, the Temple of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple .... and all I want to do is keep in the shade and get away from people trying to sell me shabtis. Hope you're not working too hard! Bucknallbabe" What are shabtis?

Answer: Small figurines buried with the dead

Death marks the the end of the corporeal journey of life and for believers in many religions the start of the spiritual afterlife. There were many rituals and customs associated with death and burial in Ancient Egypt, many of them associated with helping the deceased to perform his/her duties in the afterlife. "Shabtis" or "ushabtis" were usually small figurines which were supposed to take the place of the deceased in the event that these duties included manual labour.

A tomb could contain numerous shabtis and they are common exhibits in museum collections - and in the tourist destinations, although these may be of more recent origin!
9. "Hi, everyone! Keeping my current location a secret - I have finally found Paradise, Heaven, Nirvana, Shangri-la, call it what you will. Don't want anyone to find out where I am. Be home soon. Yours, Bucknallbabe" Which of these terms is NOT used by a major religion in connection with an afterlife?

Answer: Shangri-la

"Shangri-la' was the fictional earthly paradise created by James Hilton in his 1933 book "Lost Horizon". The concept of a spiritual afterlife spent in "heaven" is common to many religions but the characteristics and requirements for entering vary. "Paradise" is a place of perfection and may or may not be synonymous with "heaven". "Nirvana" is the Buddhist concept of a perfectly peaceful state of mind, achieved when the soul is free from the suffering and rebirth of the cycles of life.
10. "Hi again! Actually my last card was from St Lucia - the island is named after St Lucy of Syracuse, patron saint of the blind. The Romans did something really gruesome to her - too nasty to mention here. Well, my journey of a lifetime is nearly over - should land in London on Tuesday. Can't wait to see you all again, Bucknallbabe". What gruesome fate befell St Lucy?

Answer: Blinded with a fork

If the earthly journey of a lifetime has been one of goodness and keeping the faith, an individual may be a candidate for "sainthood". Although most closely connected with Christianity and Roman Catholicism, which recognises over 10,000 saints, there are equivalents in other religions such as Hinduism. St Lucy, also known as Lucia, refused to marry a pagan who then denounced her as a Christian and when she would not give up her faith, her eyes were gouged out.

She is often depicted in paintings and sculptures with her eyes on a plate.
Source: Author bucknallbabe

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