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Who was the founder of Sikhism?: Guru Nanak
Which council spread Buddhism to Sri Lanka?: Third
Which Roman Emperor legalized Christianity?: Constantine
The 'Inquisition' was a powerful office within which church?: Catholic
Who was the founder of the religion of Islam?: Muhammad
Who was the founder of the 'Gestapo'?: Hermann Gring
Who is the founder of Buddhism, born as a prince in the Shakya republic in modern-day Nepal?: Siddhartha Gautama
In Islam, what is the term for the mandatory pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca that every able-bodied Muslim must perform at least once?: Hajj
Which ancient Hindu scripture consists of a 700-verse dialogue between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna?: The Bhagavad Gita
The 'Great Schism' of 1054 AD resulted in the permanent split of Christianity into which two main branches?: Catholic and Eastern Orthodox
Which Chinese philosophy emphasizes filial piety, social harmony, and the importance of ritual and education?: Confucianism
The 'Torah,' the central reference of the religious Judaic tradition, specifically refers to which part of the Hebrew Bible?: The Five Books of Moses
Sikhism, which emphasizes the equality of all humans and the service to humanity, was founded by which Guru in the 15th century?: Guru Nanak
Which religion, primarily practiced in Japan, involves the worship of 'Kami' (spirits) and emphasizes purity and harmony with nature?: Shintoism
The 'Tao Te Ching' is the fundamental text of Taoism. To which legendary figure is its authorship traditionally attributed?: Laozi
Which ancient religion of Persia, founded by the prophet Zoroaster, influenced major monotheistic faiths with its concepts of heaven, hell, and free will?: Zoroastrianism
The 'Upanishads' are late Vedic Sanskrit texts that provide the philosophical basis for which religion?: Hinduism
Which religious tradition, founded by Mahavira in India, emphasizes 'Ahinsa' (non-violence) to the extent that practitioners may wear masks to avoid inhaling insects?: Jainism
In Roman Catholicism, what is the term for the process by which a deceased person is officially recognized as a saint?: Canonization
Which branch of Islam, making up about 10-15% of the world's Muslims, believes that the leadership of the community should have stayed within the family of Prophet Muhammad?: Shia
The 'Bah Faith,' one of the youngest independent world religions, was founded in the 19th century in which country?: Iran
Which mystical branch of Islam focuses on the inward search for God and is famous for the 'Whirling Dervishes'?: Sufism
The 'Dreamtime' (or The Dreaming) is a foundational concept in the spiritual and cultural beliefs of which group of people?: Indigenous Australians
In Nordic mythology, what is the name of the cosmic ash tree that connects the nine worlds of the universe?: Yggdrasil
Which major religious event commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles of Jesus, occurring 50 days after Easter?: Pentecost
Which Hindu festival, known as the 'Festival of Colors,' celebrates the end of winter and the victory of good over evil?: Holi
The 'Four Noble Truths' are the essential foundation of which religion?: Buddhism
In Judaism, which holiday commemorates the miraculous survival of the Jews from a plot to destroy them in ancient Persia?: Purim
Which philosopher's teachings on 'Virtue Ethics' and the 'Golden Mean' profoundly influenced Western and Islamic thought for centuries?: Aristotle
The 'Haka,' a ceremonial war dance involving vigorous movements and rhythmic shouting, belongs to which culture?: Maori