World Religions & Mythology

About World Religions & Mythology

World Religions & Mythology is a free general knowledge quiz with 20 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 12 easy, 8 medium questions. Explore ancient myths, world religions, and legendary tales from cultures around the globe! A typical run takes about 9 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.

A few sample questions

1. 1. In Greek mythology, who was the king of the gods?

   Answer: Zeus

   Zeus was king of the Olympian gods, ruling from Mount Olympus. He was the god of the sky, lightning, and thunder, and was the youngest son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea.

2. 2. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the great tree that connects the nine worlds?

   Answer: Yggdrasil

   Yggdrasil is an immense ash tree at the center of Norse cosmology. Its branches extend into the heavens and its three roots connect to different realms.

3. 3. Which ancient Egyptian god had the head of a jackal and was associated with mummification?

   Answer: Anubis

   Anubis, depicted with a jackal head, was the Egyptian god of embalming and the dead. He guided souls to the afterlife and oversaw the weighing of the heart ceremony.

4. 4. What is the holiest city in Islam?

   Answer: Mecca

   Mecca (Makkah) in Saudi Arabia is the holiest city in Islam. It is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and home to the Kaaba, toward which Muslims pray five times daily.

5. 5. In Hindu mythology, who is known as the 'Preserver' in the holy trinity (Trimurti)?

   Answer: Vishnu

   Vishnu is the Preserver in the Hindu Trimurti. Brahma is the Creator and Shiva is the Destroyer. Vishnu is believed to have incarnated on Earth multiple times, including as Rama and Krishna.

Things you'll learn along the way

• ✓The Sphinx guarded the entrance to Thebes and asked travelers a famous riddle: 'What walks on four legs in the morning, two at noon, and three in the evening?' The answer is a human.
• ✓Samsara is the continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Buddhism and Hinduism. The ultimate goal in Buddhism is to escape this cycle by achieving Nirvana.
• ✓Valhalla is the great hall in Asgard where Odin receives half of those who die in battle. The warriors feast and train there until Ragnarok, the end of the world.