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- 201.
The Bnai Brit , a well known social welfare organization, was formed to help people who suffered in this American tragedy.
- AThe Civil War
- BThe great Chicago fire.
- CThe sinking of the Chalmers
- DThe San Francisco earthquake
Answer: The great Chicago fire. - 202.
It was a common conception that the number of people involved in the witchcraft activities could be boundless. For example, in 1609 the witch hunting French official Pierre de Lancre stated that all 30,000 dwellers of the French region Labourd were witches, including these people.
- AYoung girls
- BPhysicians
- CPriests
- DTeachers
Answer: Priests - 203.
Who was the Baal Shem Tov ?
- AThe founder of Chassidism
- BThe founder of the Bnai Brith
- CThe first President of Israel
- DThe first Premier of Israel
Answer: The founder of Chassidism - 204.
What is the term for commentary on the Qur'an, which means "unveiling"?
- Afiqh
- Bijtihad
- Cdhikr
- Dtafsir
Answer: tafsir - 205.
Who is the patron saint of writers and librarians?
- AGregory
- BEdward the Confessor
- CThomas Aquinas
- DJerome
Answer: Jerome - 206.
Finish the title of this book of the Old Testament: The Song of _____.
- AJoel
- BRuth
- CSolomon
- DJob
Answer: Solomon - 207.
According to the Korean foundation myth, who transformed into a human in order to father Dangun?
- AHwanung
- BJoseon
- CYi
- DHwanin
Answer: Hwanung - 208.
Which of the following shuns politics?
- AThe Confucian "sage kings"
- BThe Duke of Zhou
- CThe Songs of the South
- DThe sages of the Zhuangzi
Answer: The sages of the Zhuangzi - 209.
What was the age of Joshua (Moses successor) when he died?
- A115 years old
- B120 years old
- C110 years old
- D105 years old
Answer: 110 years old - 210.
What is the Second Gem in Buddhism?
- AThe Bodhisattva
- BThe Buddha
- CThe Dharma
- DThe Sangha
Answer: The Dharma - 211.
What is the name of the theologian who argued against Pelagius?
- AArius
- BAugustine
- CJohn
- DAnselm
Answer: Augustine - 212.
What hours are set aside as the ambrosial hours for the Sikhs?
- A3–6 p.m.
- B3–6 a.m.
- C9–11 p.m.
- D5–7 a.m.
Answer: 3–6 a.m. - 213.
This system is indigenous to South Central Pennsylvania, USA.
- ASeax-Wica
- BPow-Wow
- CStrega
- DSatanic
Answer: Pow-Wow - 214.
Who used to be the patron saint of travelers?
- ASt. Theresa
- BSt. Andrew
- CSt. Christopher
- DSt. Michael
Answer: St. Christopher - 215.
Which line contains the correct names of the three Pilgrimage Festivals in Judaism?
- APassover, Channukah, and Shavuot
- BSukkot, Passover, and Shavuot
- CRosh Hashannah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot
- DRosh Hashannah, Yom Kippur, and Channukah
Answer: Sukkot, Passover, and Shavuot - 216.
In what book of The New Testament was John the Baptist beheaded?
- ALuke
- BMark
- CMatthew
- DJohn
Answer: Matthew - 217.
Which book of the Old Testament has the most chapters?
- AIsaiah
- BPsalms
- CJeremiah
- DGenesis
Answer: Psalms - 218.
Who declared Muhammad a prophet?
- AAbu Bakr
- BWaraqah
- CGabriel
- DKhadijah
Answer: Waraqah - 219.
Who is Gal Friedman?
- AHe was the first Israeli UN Ambassador.
- BHe was the first Israeli to win an Olympic gold medal.
- CShe was Israel's first Ambassador to the USA.
- DShe was the first Israeli to win a Nobel Prize.
Answer: He was the first Israeli to win an Olympic gold medal. - 220.
Which term in the dharma texts of the classical period denotes the four stages of life?
- AArthas
- BAshramas
- CKama
- DSamnyasin
Answer: Ashramas - 221.
What is the third book of the New Testament?
- ALuke
- BMatthew
- CJonh
- DMark
Answer: Luke - 222.
Which organization was founded by Rabbi Ben Frankel in 1923?
- AHebrew Union College
- BThe Jewish National Fund
- CHadassah
- DThe Hillel Foundation
Answer: The Hillel Foundation - 223.
During Japan's occupation of Korea (1910-1945), which of the following was imposed upon the Koreans?
- ABuddhism
- BDaoism
- CConfucianism
- DChristianity
Answer: Confucianism - 224.
The magic wand is a must have accessory of every witch, if she wants to work wonders. What is the wand is made of?
- AGlass
- BHazel
- CChestnut
- DMetal
Answer: Hazel - 225.
What is the meaning of the Hebrew toast lChaim!?
- ATo health!
- BTo success!
- CTo our country!
- DTo life!
Answer: To life! - 226.
What is the path to happiness in Buddhism?
- Apath of freedom
- Bpath of love
- Cmiddle way
- Dancient path
Answer: middle way - 227.
How many books is the Book of Psalms divided into?
- ATwo
- BFour
- CThree
- DFive
Answer: Five - 228.
Which of these books of the Old Testament is not divided into parts I and II?
- AChronicles
- BNumbers
- CKings
- DSamuel
Answer: Numbers - 229.
Mary was visited by this angel.
- AGabriel
- BUriel
- CRaphael
- DMichael
Answer: Gabriel - 230.
How old was Guru Nanak when he started to preach the message of the divine Name?
- A52
- B30
- C33
- D40
Answer: 30 - 231.
According to the Book of Daniel, upon his arrival in Babylon, what was Daniel's name changed to?
- ABelteshazzar
- BMeshach
- CShadrach
- DBelshazzar
Answer: Belteshazzar - 232.
Bodhisattva is consciously seeking what?
- ABuddha
- BThangka
- CTranquility
- DEnlightenment
Answer: Enlightenment - 233.
In which book of The New Testament is the following passage found Ask and it will be given to you;seek and you will find;knock and the door will be opened to you?
- APsalms
- BLuke
- CActs
- DMatthew
Answer: Matthew - 234.
What king of Babylon took over Jerusalem in the first chapter of the Book of Daniel?
- AJehoiakim
- BDarius
- CNebuchadnezzar
- DBelshazzar
Answer: Nebuchadnezzar - 235.
Charism can be defined as which of the following?
- AAuthority
- BAn oil
- CA spiritual gift
- DProphecy
Answer: A spiritual gift - 236.
Eye of newt and toe of frog Wool of bat and tongue of dog is one of the most famous spells in English literature. In what Shakespeare play do the three witches cast their evil spells?
- AMacbeth
- BThe Tempest
- CA Midsummers Night Dream
- DHamlet
Answer: Macbeth - 237.
The classic text Daodejing is known by what title in English?
- AClassic of Women
- BClassic of Philosophy
- CClassic of the Way and Power
- DClassic of Changes
Answer: Classic of the Way and Power - 238.
In the Jaina traditions "bad karma" is known by which of the following terms?
- AAkash
- BPunya
- CPaap
- DPudgala
Answer: Paap - 239.
What Hollywood actor portrayed Casanova in the 2005 movie entitled Casanova, based on the life of the popular adventurer?
- ARyan Phillippe
- BJohnny Depp
- CHeath Ledger
- DAntonio Banderas
Answer: Heath Ledger - 240.
We consider there to be three Patriarchs in Judaism. Who were they?
- AAbraham, David, Moses
- BMoses, David, Abraham
- CAbraham, Issac, Jacob
- DDavid, Joshua, Solomon
Answer: Abraham, Issac, Jacob - 241.
Who wrote the Book of Revelation while in exile?
- AJohn
- BPeter
- CPaul
- DJames
Answer: John - 242.
Which Guru donned the two swords symbolling temporal and spiritual authority?
- AGuru Hargobind
- BGuru Nanak
- CGuru Ram Das
- DGuru Arjan
Answer: Guru Hargobind - 243.
Ghosa, Apala and Lopamurda, all named in the early Vedas, are which of the following?
- AFemale warriors
- BFemale goddesses
- CFemale princesses
- DFemale poets
Answer: Female poets - 244.
During what Japanese festival do the spirits of deceased family members return to receive ritual offerings of food made by their loved ones?
- AOmizutori
- BTanabata
- CMikoshi
- DObon
Answer: Obon - 245.
Which of the following does the term "Arhats" refer to?
- AEnlightened being
- BSages
- CWorthy ones
- DSaintly ones
Answer: Enlightened being - 246.
In Judaism, who was Joshua's father?
- AMoses
- BNun
- CAbraham
- DSolomon
Answer: Nun - 247.
According to the Torah, what did Esau trade his birthright with Jacob for?
- ABread and vegetables
- BBread and lentil stew
- CManna
- DBread and wild game
Answer: Bread and lentil stew - 248.
How would you describe a Samaritan?
- AAn enemy
- BA person who migrates to a foreign country
- CAn egoist
- DA person who helps people in need
Answer: A person who helps people in need - 249.
According to the New Testament, this woman had a son called John the Baptist.
- AMary
- BElizabeth
- CMartha
- DMaacah
Answer: Elizabeth - 250.
Which line gives the correct order of the first 5 books of the Old Testament?
- AGenesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, Numbers
- BGenesis, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Exodus
- CGenesis, Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Leviticus
- DGenesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Answer: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
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