Religion & Mythology Quiz Questions & Answers 2026
World religions, Greek and Roman mythology, Hindu gods, Bible and sacred texts trivia
Why Religion & Mythology in Quizzes?
Religion and mythology questions test your knowledge of cultures, history, and human belief systems. These questions require factual knowledge and cultural awareness — always approached with respect.
World Religions — Key Facts
- ✝️ Christianity — 2.4 billion followers; founded ~33 CE; holy book: Bible; sacred city: Jerusalem.
- ☪️ Islam — 1.8 billion followers; founded 610 CE; holy book: Quran; sacred cities: Mecca, Medina.
- 🕉️ Hinduism — 1.2 billion followers; oldest religion (~4,500 years); holy texts: Vedas, Upanishads.
- ☸️ Buddhism — 500 million followers; founded ~400 BCE by Siddhartha Gautama; Four Noble Truths.
- ✡️ Judaism — 14 million followers; oldest Abrahamic religion; holy book: Torah; sacred city: Jerusalem.
- 🔯 Sikhism — 25 million followers; founded ~1500 CE by Guru Nanak; holy book: Guru Granth Sahib.
Greek Mythology — The Olympians
- ⚡ Zeus — King of gods; god of thunder and sky; Roman equivalent: Jupiter.
- 🌊 Poseidon — God of the sea; Roman equivalent: Neptune.
- 🏹 Artemis — Goddess of the hunt and moon; Roman equivalent: Diana.
- 🌞 Apollo — God of the sun, music, and poetry; Roman equivalent: Apollo (same name).
- ⚔️ Ares — God of war; Roman equivalent: Mars.
- ❤️ Aphrodite — Goddess of love and beauty; Roman equivalent: Venus.
- 🔨 Hephaestus — God of fire and forge; Roman equivalent: Vulcan.
- 🌿 Athena — Goddess of wisdom and warfare; Roman equivalent: Minerva.
Norse Mythology
- ⚡ Thor — God of thunder; wields hammer Mjolnir.
- 🔮 Odin — Allfather; god of wisdom, war, and death; sacrificed his eye for wisdom.
- 🐍 Loki — Trickster god; father of the wolf Fenrir and the world serpent Jörmungandr.
- ❤️ Freya — Goddess of love, fertility, and war.
50 Religion & Mythology Quiz Questions
- What are the five pillars of Islam? (Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj)
- Who is the Hindu god of destruction? (Shiva — part of the Trimurti with Brahma and Vishnu)
- In which city was Jesus Christ born? (Bethlehem)
- What is the sacred river of Hinduism? (Ganges / Ganga)
- Who was the first prophet in Islam? (Adam — though Muhammad is the final prophet)
- What labyrinth did the Minotaur live in? (The Labyrinth of Crete, built by Daedalus)
- What is the Buddhist term for enlightenment? (Nirvana)
- What is the name of the Norse apocalypse? (Ragnarök)
- How many books are in the Old Testament? (39 books in Protestant Bible; 46 in Catholic Bible)
- Who is the Egyptian god of the afterlife? (Osiris)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the world's largest religion?
Christianity is the world's largest religion with approximately 2.4 billion followers (31% of world population). Islam is second with 1.8 billion followers (24%), followed by Hinduism (1.2 billion), Buddhism (500 million), and Judaism (14 million).
Who is the god of thunder in Greek mythology?
Zeus is the king of the Olympian gods and controls thunder and lightning in Greek mythology. His Roman equivalent is Jupiter. Thor is the Norse god of thunder.
What is the holy book of Islam?
The Quran (also spelled Koran or Qur'an) is the holy book of Islam. Muslims believe it is the word of God (Allah) as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Jibreel (Gabriel) over 23 years.
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