Easy questions about the major world religions and their beliefs!
1. Which religion follows the teachings of the Buddha?
💡 Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) in the 5th century BCE and teaches the path to enlightenment and nirvana.
2. Who is the founder of Christianity?
💡 Christianity is founded on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe is the Son of God and the Messiah.
3. What is the holy book of Judaism?
💡 The Torah is the central text of Judaism, consisting of the five books of Moses (Genesis through Deuteronomy).
4. What is the Muslim holy month of fasting called?
💡 Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset — one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
5. What is the holy book of Christianity?
💡 The Bible is the sacred scripture of Christianity, consisting of the Old Testament and New Testament.
6. In which country did Hinduism originate?
💡 Hinduism originated in the Indian subcontinent and is one of the world's oldest religions, with roots going back over 4,000 years.
7. What symbol represents Christianity?
💡 The cross is the most widely recognized symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
8. What is the holy city of Islam?
💡 Mecca in Saudi Arabia is the holiest city in Islam — birthplace of Muhammad and home of the Masjid al-Haram and the Kaaba.
9. How many main religions are considered "world religions"?
💡 The five major world religions are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism — though scholars recognize many more significant religions.
10. What is the holy book of Islam called?
💡 The Quran is the holy scripture of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.