World RELIGION quiz

[Firebird]

Time to test your knowlege-- how much do you know about other faiths?

1. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church claims to have WHICH one of the following famous biblical relics?

A. The True Cross
B. The Holy Grail
C. The Ark of the Covenant
D. The Head of John the Baptist
E. The Spear that pierced Jesus' side

2. The modern day adherents of WHAT ancient Persian religion are commonly called Parsees?

3. This small sect, believed to be an offshoot of Islam (though considered non-Muslims by both Sunnis and Shias), has followers mainly in Lebanon and surrounding areas. They are the only non- Jews allowed to serve in the Israeli army. What is the religion?

4. Which Indian religion is marked by extreme aceticsim, and a devotion not to harm ANY form of animal life, including microscopic ones?

5. Ultra- Orthodox Jews who have the means to do so often maintain two seperate kitchens in the house. Briefly, why?

6. What religion forbids the cutting or removing of any hair on the body, and requires male adherents to carry a ritual dagger?

7. Name TWO Deutero Canonical (or Apocryphal) books of the Bible. (These are not found in Protestant Bibles.)

8. Name THREE out of five pillars of Islam.

9. Sunni and Shia are the names of the two branches of Islam. Briefly, why did the two diverge?

10. How does one slaughter an animal in order to make sure the meat is "kosher" according to Jewish law?

[CalallenWildcat]

1. C
2. Zoroastrianism
3. Druze
4. Jainism
5. To separate the meat and the butter
6. no idea
7. Wisdom, Judith
8. Faith, Prayer, Pilgramage
9. Argument over who should lead the religion
10. no idea

[Firebird]

Callallen, you are one smart guy. I won't tell you on the board how many you got right, but I'm pm' ing you along with the correct answers.

Are you really in HS? I have worked a LOT with HS's today, and I have to say-- you are way ahead.

[CalallenWildcat]

Callallen, you are one smart guy. I won't tell you on the board how many you got right, but I'm pm' ing you along with the correct answers.

Are you really in HS? I have worked a LOT with HS's today, and I have to say-- you are way ahead.

Yes I am really in high school. History/Geography is just my thing. I actually took the AP World History test even though my school does not offer that class and I got the highest score possible. Not to brag or anything :D

[slorch]

It's not bragging if you can back it up!

[CLFalcon2006]

Time to test your knowlege-- how much do you know about other faiths?

1. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church claims to have WHICH one of the following famous biblical relics?

A. The True Cross
B. The Holy Grail
C. The Ark of the Covenant
D. The Head of John the Baptist
E. The Spear that pierced Jesus' side

2. The modern day adherents of WHAT ancient Persian religion are commonly called Parsees?

3. This small sect, believed to be an offshoot of Islam (though considered non-Muslims by both Sunnis and Shias), has followers mainly in Lebanon and surrounding areas. They are the only non- Jews allowed to serve in the Israeli army. What is the religion?

4. Which Indian religion is marked by extreme aceticsim, and a devotion not to harm ANY form of animal life, including microscopic ones?

5. Ultra- Orthodox Jews who have the means to do so often maintain two seperate kitchens in the house. Briefly, why?

6. What religion forbids the cutting or removing of any hair on the body, and requires male adherents to carry a ritual dagger?

7. Name TWO Deutero Canonical (or Apocryphal) books of the Bible. (These are not found in Protestant Bibles.)

8. Name THREE out of five pillars of Islam.

9. Sunni and Shia are the names of the two branches of Islam. Briefly, why did the two diverge?

10. How does one slaughter an animal in order to make sure the meat is "kosher" according to Jewish law?

1. Arc of the covenant
2. Zozerism or however you spell it
3.?
4.Jainism
5.probably something to do with the way they prepare their kosher meals, no defeinite answer though
6. Sikh (there was a big supreme court thing because a kid wanted to wear his at school)
7. I'm a protestant so i wouldnt know
8. profession of faith, prayer, hajj (if you can), paying of alms, and fasting
9. same as the christian reformation, religious leaders and teachings
10. all i know is the animal cant be a cloved animal

[lonny23]

1. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church claims to have WHICH one of the following famous biblical relics?

C. The Ark of the Covenant

2. The modern day adherents of WHAT ancient Persian religion are commonly called Parsees? Philistines?

3. This small sect, believed to be an offshoot of Islam (though considered non-Muslims by both Sunnis and Shias), has followers mainly in Lebanon and surrounding areas. They are the only non-Jews allowed to serve in the Israeli army. What is the religion? Beats me. It sure isn't Hamas!

4. Which Indian religion is marked by extreme aceticsim, and a devotion not to harm ANY form of animal life, including microscopic ones? Hinduism.

5. Ultra- Orthodox Jews who have the means to do so often maintain two seperate kitchens in the house. Briefly, why? I guess for sacrifices.

6. What religion forbids the cutting or removing of any hair on the body, and requires male adherents to carry a ritual dagger? The Hells Angels!:p

7. Name TWO Deutero Canonical (or Apocryphal) books of the Bible. (These are not found in Protestant Bibles.) 1 and 2 Maccabees.

8. Name THREE out of five pillars of Islam. Pray 5 times a day, give to charity, and make a pilgrimage to Mecca.

9. Sunni and Shia are the names of the two branches of Islam. Briefly, why did the two diverge? I can't remember, but will say it's because of how strict they adhere to the Koran.

10. How does one slaughter an animal in order to make sure the meat is "kosher" according to Jewish law? Don't know.