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QUIZ: Religions of the World

13 August 2023
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Test your geographical knowledge of the religions of the world with our new quiz! With Geographical’s daily quizzes, if you get more than 75 per cent correct, you win a 30 per cent discount on any Geographical subscription. Good luck!

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QUIZ: Religions of the World – 1

Test your geographical knowledge with this quiz about the religions of the world!

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1. The city of Varanasi, in Northern India, is a pilgrimage destination for which religion?

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2. Shinto is a religion that originates from what country?

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3. Which Hindu deity is the god of destruction?

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4. The Ganges River, considered sacred to Hindus, mainly flows through what country?

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5. What country is Mecca, the holiest city in Islam, located?

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6. The Great Pyramid of Giza is associated with which ancient Egyptian religious practice?

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7. Jerusalem is considered a holy city for which three major monotheistic religions?

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8. Which site, located in India, is one of the main pilgrimage destinations for Buddhists and is where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment?

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