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Quiz about The Good Life Beyond the Earthly Plane
Quiz about The Good Life Beyond the Earthly Plane

The Good Life Beyond the Earthly Plane Quiz

This quiz will examine the different concepts of being rewarded for living a righteous life on Earth. This quiz does not endorse or chastise any of the below mentioned religions.

A multiple-choice quiz by evil44. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
evil44
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
323,092
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
411
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Question 1 of 10
1. The cosmology of Loka, or "world", is further broken down into six upper realms: Bhuva, Swarga, Mahar, Jana, Tapa, and Satya. Swarga Loka is the heavenly pleasure paradise where most of the gods live. Which religion is this? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. In Buddhism, what did Prince Siddhartha Gautama describe as the perfect peace of state of mind, free from earthly cravings, anger, or affliction? Are there any Kurt Cobain fans out there? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Staying in the eastern hemisphere, the Chinese character for "heaven" combines the symbols for "great" and "one." The philosophic systems of Taoism and Confucianism continually reference what word for heaven? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Now on to the world's first widespread monotheistic religion, Judaism. While the mystical Jewish Kabbalistic teachings recognize seven levels of heaven, the Jewish philosopher Maimonides describes the afterlife as olam haba, or what imprecise phrase? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. In Christianity, the Book of Revelation (Chapter 21) describes heaven. According to the author (traditionally said to be John), what material composes the streets and gates of heaven? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Sticking with the monotheistic religions, Islam also has its own concept of paradise. After a person dies, his or her soul leaves the body and awaits the Day of Judgment in an intermediate state, called Barzakh. After the soul is deemed worthy, it may enter _______ with salutations of peace from angels. Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Which geographic region uses a coconut model to describe the multiple levels of heaven, including Kiko-rangi (home of the god Toumau), Nga-roto (the heaven of lakes and the god Maru), and Nga-atua (ruled by the hero Tawhaki)? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. What philosophy, introduced by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky in the 19th century, teaches that each religion attempts to help humanity evolve to perfection and that the concept of heaven as being a reward for good earthly deeds is a portion of the overall spiritual truth? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Another religion references "Summerland" as a resting place for souls between lives. Other sources reference the "Otherworld" as the resting place. What religion is this, that focuses on "the Craft"? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Guru Nanak Dev, the first of ten gurus, taught that salvation is not achieved at a final destination of heaven but through a spiritual union with God. What is the name of this religion, which also happens to be the world's fifth-largest organized religion? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The cosmology of Loka, or "world", is further broken down into six upper realms: Bhuva, Swarga, Mahar, Jana, Tapa, and Satya. Swarga Loka is the heavenly pleasure paradise where most of the gods live. Which religion is this?

Answer: Hinduism

 In Hinduism there are also seven nether realms, below the earthly plane: Atala
Vitala, Sutala, Talatala, Mahatala, Rasatala, and Pataal. The Moksha is the release from the karmatic reincarnation cycle.
2. In Buddhism, what did Prince Siddhartha Gautama describe as the perfect peace of state of mind, free from earthly cravings, anger, or affliction? Are there any Kurt Cobain fans out there?

Answer: Nirvana

 Nirvana can also mean "enlightenment" in Buddhism. Like Moksha in Hinduism, it breaks the constant reincarnation cycle that holds the soul to the earthly plane.
3. Staying in the eastern hemisphere, the Chinese character for "heaven" combines the symbols for "great" and "one." The philosophic systems of Taoism and Confucianism continually reference what word for heaven?

Answer: Tian

 The term "Tian" originated during the Zhou Dynasty (c. 11th-3rd centuries B.C.). In Taoism, Tian is often paired with Di (Chinese for "earth") to represent the dualistic nature of things.
4. Now on to the world's first widespread monotheistic religion, Judaism. While the mystical Jewish Kabbalistic teachings recognize seven levels of heaven, the Jewish philosopher Maimonides describes the afterlife as olam haba, or what imprecise phrase?

Answer: the world yet to come

 Judaism differs from many global religions in that its teachings focus more on how to live the earthly life instead of how to get into a post-death paradise. Judaism also teaches that the good deeds from men of all religions will be rewarded in the world yet to come. A Jewish afterlife is alluded to, but not actually taught in the Torah.
5. In Christianity, the Book of Revelation (Chapter 21) describes heaven. According to the author (traditionally said to be John), what material composes the streets and gates of heaven?

Answer: gold streets, pearl gates

 "The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate made of a single pearl. The great street of the city was of pure gold, like transparent glass." - Revelation 21:21. The foundation stones of the city are adorned with precious gems.
6. Sticking with the monotheistic religions, Islam also has its own concept of paradise. After a person dies, his or her soul leaves the body and awaits the Day of Judgment in an intermediate state, called Barzakh. After the soul is deemed worthy, it may enter _______ with salutations of peace from angels.

Answer: Jannah

 The highest level of Jannah is called Firdaws and is reserved for prophets, martyrs, and the pious. Four rivers (Saihan, Jaihan, Furat, and Nil) await those in paradise to provide serene beauty for the righteous.
7. Which geographic region uses a coconut model to describe the multiple levels of heaven, including Kiko-rangi (home of the god Toumau), Nga-roto (the heaven of lakes and the god Maru), and Nga-atua (ruled by the hero Tawhaki)?

Answer: Polynesia

 While the specifics of heaven differ from island to island, the basic structure is roughly the same throughout. One of the most widely-accepted models of Polynesian heaven is from the Maori traditions of New Zealand.
8. What philosophy, introduced by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky in the 19th century, teaches that each religion attempts to help humanity evolve to perfection and that the concept of heaven as being a reward for good earthly deeds is a portion of the overall spiritual truth?

Answer: Theosophy

 Theosophy teaches that humans can reach spiritual planes based on their life performances. These planes are located in the upper astral regions and are collectively called "Summerland". Theosophists also believe souls are sent back to earth in reincarnation cycles every one and a half millennia.
9. Another religion references "Summerland" as a resting place for souls between lives. Other sources reference the "Otherworld" as the resting place. What religion is this, that focuses on "the Craft"?

Answer: Wicca

 Wicca is also referred to as Witchcraft or a witch cult. Many Wiccans have a pantheistic belief system in which the Gods and Goddesses are different manifestations of the universe or nature.
10. Guru Nanak Dev, the first of ten gurus, taught that salvation is not achieved at a final destination of heaven but through a spiritual union with God. What is the name of this religion, which also happens to be the world's fifth-largest organized religion?

Answer: Sikhism

 In Sikhism, the main barriers to salvation are attachments to worldly pursuits and social conflicts. Failure of a soul to release itself from these barriers results in a cycle of reincarnation.
Source: Author evil44

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