Statistics for Religion General Knowledge #1

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Question	Answer	% Correct
Who was the king of the Greek gods?	Zeus	96%
What is Hinduism's most sacred animal?	Cow	93%
According to Islamic law, a man can have no more than four ____ at any given time.	Wives	92%
Who defeated Goliath?	King David	90%
In what city was the Jewish temple located?	Jerusalem	88%
Who is the Norse god of thunder?	Thor	87%
What town was Jesus born in according to the Bible?	Bethlehem	80%
What series of wars was an attempt by European Christians to retake the Holy Land?	The Crusades	80%
Who was the Egyptian sun god? (Hint: his name is only two letters long)	Ra	77%
According to Catholic dogma, what is the place of temporary punishment and purification after death?	Purgatory	71%
In Indian religions, what is the word for the state of enlightenment and freedom from suffering?	Nirvana	67%
What city is home to the headquarters of the Mormon Church?	Salt Lake City	66%
Apart from the monarch, who is the leader of the Church of England?	Archbishop of {Canterbury}	64%
What is the name of the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca?	Hajj	61%
What is the last book in the Bible?	Revelation	61%
What is the indigenous religion of Japan?	Shinto	56%
What city is the burial place of Muhammad?	Medina	47%
Who is the Hindu "destroyer" god?	Shiva	44%
What was the ancient Greek version of heaven?	{Elysian} Fields	37%
What Christian denomination is also known as "Friends"?	Quakers	35%