The Quiz of Religions can be downloaded here as a power point
The Quiz of Religions
What do you know about Judaism,
Islam and Christianity?
This Quiz was developed in the context of ....
A project as part of the German-Egyptian Transformation Partnership
An Interreligious Youth Exchange
Between Germany and Egypt
The ReliXchange project receives financial support from the German-Egyptian
Transformation Partnership through the German Foreign Office, by funds of the
Ecclesiastical Development Services through Bread for the World - Protestant Church
Development Service and by the “International Youth Work” Programme of the
German Federal Child and Youth Plan through BKJ.
How many Christians are there throughout the world ?
a. ca. 3,1 billion b. ca. 1,2 billion c. ca. 2,6 billion
How many Christians are there throughout the world ?
a. ca. 3,1 billion b. ca. 1,2 billion c. ca. 2,6 billion
How many Jews live in Berlin today?
a. 1 000 b. 2 000 c. 10 000 d. 12 000
How many Jews live in Berlin today?
a. 1 000 b. 2 000 c. 10 000 d. 12 000
How many mosques are there in
Germany?
a. 900 b. 1400 c. 2000 d. 2600
How many mosques are there in
Germany?
a. 900 b. 1400 c. 2000 d. 2600
How many Christian denominations are there worldwide? a. ca. 40 b. More than 100 c. More than 1000 d. More than 20
How many Christian denominations are there worldwide? a. ca. 40 b. More than 100 c. More than 1000 d. More than 20
How many Muslims are there worldwide?
a. 800 Million b. 1 Billion c. 1,4 Billion d. 2,2 Billion
How many Muslims are there worldwide?
a. 800 Million b. 1 Billion c. 1,4 Billion d. 2,2 Billion
In which country is the head of church simultaneously monarch?
a. Great Britain b. Denmark c. Vatican State d. Lebanon
In which country is the head of church simultaneously monarch?
a. Great Britain - the King/Queen is still head of the Church of England b. Denmark c. Vatican – the Pope is absolute monarch of the Vatican State d. Lebanon
How many Surat are there in the
Koran?
a. 100 b. 114 c. 120 d. 144
How many Surat are there in the
Koran?
a. 100 b. 114 c. 120 d. 144
When was the first catholic priestess ordained?
a. 1928 b. 2011 c. Never d. 1948
When was the first catholic priestess ordained?
a. 1928 b. 2011 c. Never - catholic and orthodox church reject the idea of women being ordained d. 1948
Which country is a theocracy?
a. Iran b. Tibet c. Vatican State d. Afghanistan
Which country is a theocracy?
a. Iran b. Tibet c. Vatican State d. Afghanistan
In which country was Christianity first established as state religion?
a. Egypt b. Spain c. Armenia d. Italy
In which country was Christianity first established as state religion?
a. Egypt b. Spain c. Armenia – state religion since 301 AD d. Italy
Which of the following groups is an
Islamic community?
a. Shia b. Ismaeliya c. Ahmadiyya d. Sunni e. Hanafi f. Wahabi
Which of the following groups is an islamic community?
a. Shia b. Ismaeliya c. Ahmadiyya d. Sunni e. Hanafi f. Wahabi
How many Jews are there worldwide?
a. 50 Million b. 25 Million c. 13,5 Million
How many Jews are there worldwide?
a. 50 Million b. 25 Million c. 13,5 Million
How many Jews live in Germany?
a. 40 000 b. 60 000 c. 112 000 d. 120 000
How many Jews live in Germany?
a. 40 000 b. 60 000 c. 112 000 d. 120 000
In which direction do Muslims pray?
a. Medina b. Mekka c. Jerusalem d. Capital
In which direction do Muslims pray?
a. Medina b. Mekka c. Jerusalem d. Capital
When was the first synagogue built in
Berlin? a. 1714 b. 1789 c. 1815 d. 1870
When was the first synagogue built in
Berlin? a. 1714 b. 1789 c. 1815 d. 1870
Which countries have the largest
Muslim population?
a. Turkey b. India c. Indonesia d. Pakistan e. China f. Saudi Arabia
Which countries have the largest
Muslim population?
a. Turkey b. India with 108 600 000 Muslims c. Indonesia with 170 200 000 Muslims d. Pakistan with 137 400 000 Muslims e. China f. Saudi Arabia (has 29 000 000 Muslims)
How many Jews were living in Berlin in
1930?
a. 90 000 b. 149 000 c. 172 000
How many Jews were living in Berlin in
1930?
a. 90 000 b. 149 000 c. 172 000
How many Jews were living in Berlin after Word War II ?
a. 15 500 b. 10 500 c. 6 500 d. none
How many Jews were living in Berlin after Word War II ?
a. 15 500 b. 10 500 c. 6 500 d. none
What is the literal translation of
„Jihad“?
a. War against Non-believers b. Effort/endeavour/deployment c. War against idiots d. War against terrorism e. To overcome your basic instincts f. To vanquish your inner temptations
What is the literal translation of
„Jihad“?
a. War against Non-believers b. Effort/endeavour/deployment c. War against idiots d. War against terrorism e. To overcome your basic instincts f. To vanquish your inner temptations
How many Germans are unaffiliated with any religion?
a. 9% b. 37% c. 64% d. 50%
How many Germans are unaffiliated with any religion?
a. 9% b. 37% c. 64% d. 50%
Who is head of the Christian church?
a. Pope Franziskus b. Metropolit Kornili c. Baba Tawadros II.
d. Baba Schenuda III.
Who is head of the Christian church?
a. Pope Franziskus b. Metropolit Kornili c. Baba Tawadros II.
d. Baba Schenuda III.
• All of them are right, a) is head of the cath. church, b) is head of the orth. church of
Russia, c) is currently head of the coptic church, d) was head of the coptic church until his death in 2012
The Sacred Scripture of the Jews is..
a. The Old Testament b. The Koran c. The Torah d. The Talmud
The Sacred Scripture of the Jews is..
a. The Old Testament b. The Koran c. The Torah d. The Talmud
Are women entitled to inherit in
Islam?
a. yes b. no c. Just wifes and widows
Are women entitled to inherit in
Islam?
a. yes b. no c. Just wifes and widows
When was the first female Rabbi ordained?
a. 1935 b. 1948 c. never
When was the first female Rabbi ordained?
a. 1935 Regina Jonas, was ordained, but never fulfilled all duties of a Rabbi. She died in the concentration camp in Ausschwitz, and was the only female Rabbi until 1972.
b. 1948 c. never
For prayers/service in the synagogue at least...
a. 10 men above the age of 13 years b. 10 men and women c. 10 men or women have to be present.
For prayers/service in the synagogue at least ..
a. 10 men above the age of 13 years b. 10 men and women c. 10 men or women have to be present.
When and where was the first monastery built?
a. Approximately 360 in Egypt b. Approximately 210 in Rome c. Approximately 420 in Bavaria
When and where was the first monastery built?
a. Approximately 360 in Egypt - St. Antonius
Monastery is probably the oldest one worldwide b. Approximately 210 in Rome c. Approximately 420 in Bavaria
How many Muslims live in Germany?
a. 2,5 Million b. 3,5 Million c. 4,5 Million d. 5,5 Million
How many Muslims live in Germany?
a. 2,5 Million b. 3,5 Million c. 4,5 Million d. 5,5 Million
Which state in the EU has the largest
Muslim population?
a. Great Britain b. Spain c. France d. Germany
Which state in the EU has the largest
Muslim population?
a. Great Britain b. Spain c. France d. Germany
In which country is Islam the state religion?
a. Bangladesh b. Jemen c. Somalia d. Mauretania e. Maledives f. Malaysia
In which country is Islam the state religion?
a. Bangladesh b. Jemen c. Somalia d. Mauretania e. Maledives f. Malaysia
Which of the following countries has the oldest Christian community?
a. Greece b. Italy c. India d. Albania
Which of the following countries has the oldest Christian community?
a. Greece b. Italy c. India – St.Thomas Christians of India are one of the oldest Chr. Communities wordwide; exists since approximately 28 AD. Only the
Palestinian, Syrian and Coptic communities are older d. Albania
With which phrase do all Surat in the
Koran start? a. „Thus saith the Lord, your God. “ b. „In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The
Most Merciful“ c. „Teach them all I have commanded you“
With which phrase do all Surat in the
Koran start? a. „Thus saith the Lord, your God. “ b. „In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The
Most Merciful“ c. „Teach them all I have commanded you“
Which of the following people are mentioned in the Koran?
a. Maria b. Josef c. Jesus d. Pilatus e. Moses f. Abraham
Which of the following people are mentioned in the Koran?
a. Maria b. Josef c. Jesus d. Pilatus e. Moses f. Abraham
Who is Jewish?
a. Anyone born is Israel b. Anyone with a jewish father c. Anyone with a jewish mother
Who is Jewish?
a. Anyone born is Israel b. Anyone with a jewish father c. Anyone with a jewish mother
Are there any female Imams?
a. Yes b. No c. Only for female communities
Are there any female Imams?
a. Yes b. No c. Only for female communities
