The Ultimate Philosophy, Mythology, & Religion Quiz: 58 Flashcards

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In this video, we'll test your smarts with a selection of questions and answers that cover a wide range of Philosophy, Mythology, & Religion topics, from the pantheon of gods worshiped by the Ancient Greeks and Romans to the key religious holidays observed by today’s largest religions. Some of the questions covered include:

0:17 - Which Ancient Greek philosophy founded the Academy in Athens, the western world’s first institution for higher learning, and wrote the philosophical dialogues ‘The Republic’ and the ‘Symposium’.

1:32 - Who were the Ancient Greeks’ main deities, who comprised the dominant gods cast in Homer’s epics and later Greek plays?

2:36 - What body of texts comprises the oldest scriptures of Hinduism?

3:26 - Which Chinese belief system uses the yin and yang as its symbol?

4:28 - In Christianity, what doctrine stipulates that God is one, but has multiple forms?

5:21 - In the Islamic faith, what is the name for the holy month during which Muslims do not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset?

6:54 - In the Jewish faith, what is the name for the commemoration of the Jews’ Exodus from Egypt, where they had been enslaved?

8:15 - Which 18th-century French philosopher was a leading figure in the Enlightenment and is known for his novella ‘Candide’?

9:45 - What is one of the most significant mythical creatures in Chinese mythology?

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