In Norse mythology, what demon is a giant serpent that encircles Midgard?
Answer
Jörmungandr
98613 Intermediate Trivia Questions
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In Finnish mythology, what demon is a monstrous sea creature?
Answer
Iku-Turso
In Hindu mythology, what buffalo demon was killed by the goddess Durga?
Answer
Mahishasura
In Irish folklore, what headless horseman is an omen of death?
Answer
Dullahan
Where did Guru Gobind Singh create the Khalsa in 1699?
Answer
Anandpur Sahib
Which Guru constructed the Baoli (stepwell) at Goindwal?
Answer
Guru Amar Das
Which Guru founded the city of Anandpur Sahib?
Answer
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Which Sikh Guru provided refuge to Dara Shikoh?
Answer
Guru Har Rai
Where was Guru Tegh Bahadur executed?
Answer
Chandni Chowk
Which river was the site of Guru Nanak's enlightenment?
Answer
Kali Bein
What was the name of Guru Gobind Singh's horse?
Answer
Neela
Which Sikh Guru fought the Battle of Muktsar?
Answer
Guru Gobind Singh
Which Sikh Guru died of smallpox at age eight?
Answer
Guru Harkrishan
Which Sikh Guru created the Miri Piri concept?
Answer
Guru Hargobind
Which Sikh Guru wrote the composition 'Anand Sahib'?
Answer
Guru Amar Das
Which Sikh Guru was beheaded by Emperor Aurangzeb?
Answer
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Which Sikh Guru was executed by Emperor Jahangir?
Answer
Guru Arjan
Which Sikh Guru introduced the Gurmukhi script?
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Guru Angad
What did the Buddha call his path that avoids extreme asceticism and indulgence?
Answer
The Middle Way
What was the name of the capital city of the Shakya republic?
Answer
Kapilavastu
In which city did the Buddha spend his last rainy season?
Answer
Vaishali
Who was the Buddha's second meditation teacher after Alara Kalama?
Answer
Uddaka Ramaputta
Who donated the Jetavana monastery to the Buddha?
Answer
Anathapindika
Which king became a dedicated lay follower of the Buddha after offering a meal?
Answer
King Bimbisara
What is the name of the Buddhist monastic code?
Answer
Vinaya
In which city did the Buddha perform the 'Twin Miracle'?
Answer
Sravasti
What was the name of the Buddha's cousin who tried to kill him?
Answer
Devadatta
Who was the first monk ordained by the Buddha?
Answer
Kondanna
Who was the Buddha's chief disciple (foremost in wisdom)?
Answer
Sariputta