World Religions quizzes

Beliefs, sacred texts, traditions

The World Religions theme travels through the great spiritual traditions of humanity: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism, along with Shinto and the religions of the ancient world. It looks at sacred texts such as the Bible, the Quran, the Torah or the Vedas, at major festivals, places of worship and founding figures, from the Buddha and Moses to Jesus and Muhammad.

Every World Religions quiz is free and comes in five levels from very easy to expert, with an explanation after each answer. The approach stays descriptive and respectful: the aim is to learn about beliefs and practices without taking sides.

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Frequently asked questions about World Religions

What are the five pillars of Islam?

The five pillars of Islam are the declaration of faith (shahada), ritual prayer (salat) five times a day, almsgiving (zakat), fasting during the month of Ramadan, and the pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj), which Muslims who are able to are expected to make at least once in a lifetime.

What are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?

In the Buddha's teaching, the first truth recognises that suffering exists, the second traces its origin to craving and attachment, the third states that suffering can end, and the fourth points to the way to end it: the Noble Eightfold Path.

What is the Torah in Judaism?

The Torah is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. It contains narratives and laws and is the central text of Judaism, read aloud in the synagogue in a cycle over the course of the year.