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1
Is Taoism monotheistic?
YES
NO
Only in Taiwan
Originally, but not any longer
2
How many gods and goddesses are included in the Celtic Religion?
300
400
100
200
3
How many Gods are there in the Mayan religion?
125
500
250
25
4
What type of religious figures were central to Celtic religion and society?
Druids
Monks
Pharaohs
Sharmans
5
In the Norse religion, what does Blot translate to? (Choose two answers)
belief
blessing
offering
sacrifice
6
Within which religion were two balancing forces, separated by one man, forming the world we know today?
Celtic
Aztec
Nordic
Taoism
7
Where were human sacrifices performed in Aztec tradition?
In the Temples
In the fields
On the summit of mountains or volcanoes
Under waterfalls
8
Which religion involves a cosmic cow being created during the creation of the universe?
Nordic
Mayan
Aztec
Shinto
9
Valhalla in Norse Mythology is....
the god of War
Odin's hall where brave warriors go after death
the birthplace of Nordic warriors
Odin's son
10
What is the name of the Mayan underworld in their religious beliefs?
Kukulkan
Xibalba
Tikal
Chichen Itza
11
Who was the Chief God in Norse Mythology?
Atlas
Odin
Druid
Norse
12
The World Tree that connects all Nine Worlds in Norse Mythology is
Jotunheim
Asgard
Ragnarök
Yggdrasil
13
What fish is considered to be sacred by the Druids?
Swordfish
Salmon
Marlin
Trout
14
What did the Aztecs believe was vital if the sun was to continue to rise each day?
Human sacrifice to nourisg the gods
Offerings of sentimental items to the gods
Daily worship at the Templo Mayor
Planting crops/vegetation in correspondence with the Lunar Calendar
15
In the Aztec religion, how many suns are there?
0
1
3
5
16
What did the ancient Celts believe about nature?
It was created by one all-powerful god
All parts of nature had spirits and were sacred
Nature had no role in religious belief
It was separate from spiritual life
17
In what texts are Norse creation myths preserved?
Tablets and Texts
Norse and Force
Bible and Torah
Eddas and Sagas
18
How many gods and goddesses were in Celtic mythology?
400
300
350
250
19
In Taoisim, what is the Jade Emperor's official title?
The Ruler of Tao
The Mighty Jade Emperor
The Supreme Ruler of Heaven
The Great Emperor
20
Which of the following is NOT one of the principal beliefs of Celtic religion?
Predestination
Magic
Life after death
Reverence for the human head
21
What animal is at the centre of the Nordic creation story?
Horse
Pig
Snake
Cow
22
The
Three
Jewels, expressing the fundamental ethical guidelines of Taoism are.......(choose 3 answers)
resilience
moderation
humility
compassion
23
According to the Mayan creation story in the
Popol Vuh
, what material were the successful humans made from?
clay
stone
wood
maize
24
In the Polynesian religion, mana is....
food
a belief about the afterlife
a sacred spiritual power
an animal sacrifice
25
What do Celtic adherents have a deep respect for?
Animal sacrifices
Patriarchs in society
Nature and the Elements
Statues
