Religion and Geography MCQ Test 3

1. Which river in South America is known as the 'River of Doubt' and was renamed after a famous explorer?

2. Which Southeast Asian country is home to the ancient city of Bagan, known for its thousands of Buddhist temples and pagodas?

3. Which mountain range forms a natural boundary between Europe and Asia and holds significance in Greek mythology?

4. Which desert is located primarily in China and is known for its sand dunes?

5. Which city is significant in Judaism and is known as the 'City of David'?

6. Which river is considered sacred in Hinduism and is mentioned in ancient scriptures like the Rigveda?

7. Which Central American country is home to the ancient Mayan city of Tikal, known for its towering pyramids and temples?

8. Which river in Siberia is considered sacred in shamanic traditions and is known for its pristine beauty?

9. Which mountain is considered sacred in Buddhism and is a major pilgrimage site?

10. Which city is central to Christianity and is believed to be the birthplace of Jesus?

11. Which city in Saudi Arabia is considered the holiest site in Islam?

12. Which oceanic island is considered sacred in Polynesian mythology and is known for its mysterious giant stone statues called moai?

13. Which river is central to the life and culture of ancient Mesopotamia?

14. Which island is significant in Polynesian mythology and is believed to be the homeland of the Māori people?

15. Which river is considered the holiest in Sikhism and is located in Punjab, India?

16. Which river is considered sacred in Sikhism and has a significant historical and religious role?

17. Which remote mountain range is believed to be the home of the mythical kingdom of Shambhala in Tibetan Buddhist traditions?

18. Which ancient city in Jordan is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system, showcasing the engineering marvels of the Nabateans?

19. Which city is considered holy in Judaism and is home to the Western Wall, a significant Jewish religious site?

20. Which mountain is sacred in Greek mythology and is believed to be the home of the Olympian gods?

21. Which mountain range in the Balkans is considered sacred in Slavic mythology and is associated with various folklore tales?

22. Which desert in the Middle East is believed to be the place where Moses received the Ten Commandments according to Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions?

23. Which mountain range is associated with the Greek god Zeus and is believed to be the dwelling place of the Titans?

24. Which ancient city in Iraq is believed to be the birthplace of writing and is associated with the Sumerian civilization?

25. Which desert is significant in the history of the Abrahamic religions and is often associated with biblical events?

26. Which remote island in the Pacific is believed to be the last known refuge of the Pitcairn Island natives after the famous mutiny?

27. Which ancient civilization revered the Andes Mountains and considered them a sacred landscape?

28. Which desert holds significance in the Islamic faith as the place where Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation?

29. Which desert in Africa holds significant spiritual importance for various indigenous communities and is often referred to as the 'Land of God'?

30. Which ancient civilization practiced the Zoroastrian faith, which is one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions?