- 1. Theology is the study of the nature of the divine, religious beliefs, and the practice of religion. It explores the fundamental questions about the existence of God, the meaning of life, and the nature of morality. Theology delves into sacred texts, traditions, and rituals to understand the role of religion in shaping cultures and societies. Scholars in theology seek to deepen their understanding of faith and reason, examining how beliefs and values influence human behavior and society as a whole.
What is the study of the nature of the divine and religious beliefs called?
A) History
B) Theology
C) Philosophy
D) Anthropology
- 2. Which religion believes in the concept of the Holy Trinity?
A) Islam
B) Judaism
C) Hinduism
D) Christianity
- 3. Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?
A) Siddhartha Gautama
B) Jesus Christ
C) Confucius
D) Muhammad
- 4. According to Hinduism, what is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth called?
A) Yoga
B) Karma
C) Samsara
D) Nirvana
- 5. Who is the first woman according to the Abrahamic religions?
A) Eve
B) Rebecca
C) Mary
D) Sarah
- 6. Which Christian denomination is known for its emphasis on the baptism of believers by immersion?
A) Presbyterians
B) Lutherans
C) Methodists
D) Baptists
- 7. What Jewish holiday commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt?
A) Rosh Hashanah
B) Passover
C) Yom Kippur
D) Hanukkah
- 8. In Sikhism, what is the name given to the central place of worship and prayer?
A) Church
B) Temple
C) Mosque
D) Gurdwara
- 9. Who is considered the last prophet in Islam?
A) David
B) Muhammad
C) Abraham
D) Moses
- 10. Who is considered the founder of Christianity?
A) Buddha
B) Muhammad
C) Jesus Christ
D) Abraham
- 11. Which book is considered holy in Christianity?
A) The Bhagavad Gita
B) The Bible
C) The Quran
D) The Torah
- 12. What is the Holy Trinity in Christianity?
A) Sun, Moon, Stars
B) Father, Son, Holy Spirit
C) Love, Peace, Joy
D) Body, Mind, Soul
- 13. In Christianity, who is the mother of Jesus?
A) Esther
B) Sarah
C) Mary
D) Rachel
- 14. What is the sacred text of Judaism?
A) The Analects
B) The Torah
C) The Vedas
D) The Bible
- 15. In which religion are the Four Noble Truths found?
A) Christianity
B) Judaism
C) Buddhism
D) Hinduism
- 16. What is the holy book of Hinduism?
A) The Tripitaka
B) The Vedas
C) The Bible
D) The Torah
- 17. Who is the supreme being in Hinduism?
A) Vishnu
B) Krishna
C) Shiva
D) Brahman
- 18. Which prophet is central to the religion of Judaism?
A) Abraham
B) David
C) Solomon
D) Moses
- 19. Which religion includes the belief in reincarnation?
A) Christianity
B) Islam
C) Judaism
D) Hinduism
- 20. In Christianity, what event do believers commemorate at Easter?
A) Birth of Jesus
B) Resurrection of Jesus
C) Ascension of Jesus
D) Crucifixion of Jesus
- 21. Who is the wife of Vishnu in Hindu mythology?
A) Lakshmi
B) Saraswati
C) Parvati
D) Durga
- 22. In Islam, what is the pilgrimage to Mecca called?
A) Zakat
B) Ramadan
C) Sunnah
D) Hajj
- 23. Which symbol represents the Sikh faith?
A) Cross
B) Star of David
C) Khanda
D) Crescent Moon
- 24. What is the holy book of Sikhism?
A) The Quran
B) The Bible
C) Guru Granth Sahib
D) The Tanakh
- 25. Who is the tenth Guru in Sikhism?
A) Guru Angad
B) Guru Gobind Singh
C) Guru Tegh Bahadur
D) Guru Nanak
- 26. Who wrote the majority of the New Testament in the Bible?
A) Paul
B) Mark
C) Luke
D) Matthew
- 27. Who is considered the father of Abraham, a central figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
A) Joseph
B) Jacob
C) David
D) Terah
- 28. What is the name of the holy scripture of the Latter-day Saint movement, also known as the Mormon Church?
A) The Pearl of Great Price
B) The Book of Mormon
C) The Bible
D) Doctrine and Covenants
- 29. Which Christian doctrine asserts that there is one God in three persons?
A) Predestination
B) Transubstantiation
C) The Trinity
D) Original Sin
- 30. Who is known for his 'Five Ways' arguments for the existence of God?
A) Martin Luther
B) Augustine of Hippo
C) John Calvin
D) Thomas Aquinas
- 31. Which biblical figure is known for his extraordinary faith?
A) Moses
B) Abraham
C) John the Baptist
D) David
- 32. What is the capital sin of placing something equal to or above God?
A) Blasphemy
B) Avarice
C) Envy
D) Idolatry
- 33. What is the term for the belief that God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and ever-present?
A) Dualism
B) Pantheism
C) Omnipotence
D) Monism
- 34. Who is considered a major figure in Islamic theology and philosophy, known for his 'Proofs of God'?
A) Al-Ghazali
B) Avicenna
C) Maimonides
D) Averroes
- 35. What is the belief that all events are determined in advance by a divine power?
A) Original sin
B) Salvation
C) Predestination
D) Free will
- 36. What is the term for the practice of discerning God's will through prayer and meditation?
A) Discernment
B) Intercession
C) Pilgrimage
D) Revelation
- 37. Which theological perspective emphasizes the role of human free will in salvation?
A) Calvinism
B) Universalism
C) Arminianism
D) Unitarianism
- 38. Which religious tradition emphasizes the importance of non-violence and compassion towards all beings?
A) Taoism
B) Sikhism
C) Jainism
D) Shinto
- 39. Who was a prominent figure in Christian theology known for his 'Justification by Faith' doctrine?
A) John Calvin
B) Martin Luther
C) Thomas Aquinas
D) Augustine of Hippo
- 40. What is the term for the idea that all realities are ultimately one?
A) Monism
B) Dualism
C) Polytheism
D) Pantheism
- 41. Which holy book is central to the religion of Islam?
A) Book of Mormon
B) Bible
C) Quran
D) Torah
- 42. What term is used in Buddhism to describe the release from suffering and the cycle of rebirth?
A) Moksha
B) Zen
C) Karma
D) Nirvana
- 43. Which country has the largest population of Muslims?
A) Indonesia
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Iran
D) Pakistan
- 44. What is the Christian sacrament involving bread and wine that represents the body and blood of Jesus?
A) Confirmation
B) Baptism
C) Eucharist
D) Confession
- 45. Which term describes the belief in one God?
A) Atheism
B) Pantheism
C) Monotheism
D) Polytheism
- 46. What is the Hindu festival of lights that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness?
A) Raksha Bandhan
B) Holi
C) Diwali
D) Navaratri
- 47. Which religious text contains the teachings of Confucianism?
A) Analects
B) Upanishads
C) Tao Te Ching
D) Vedas
- 48. What is the term for the Islamic declaration of faith?
A) Salah
B) Zakat
C) Sawm
D) Shahada
- 49. What is the name of the sacred river in India in Hindu belief?
A) Brahmaputra
B) Ganges
C) Indus
D) Yamuna
|