by Gaven Raines
The Seven Deadly Sins have been a cornerstone of moral teachings and cultural narratives for centuries, embodying the vices that can lead humans astray. This quiz will challenge your understanding of these age-old transgressions, their historical roots, and their impact on literature and art. Are you ready to see how well you know these cardinal vices? Let’s find out!
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Seven Deadly Sins Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which of the following is NOT one of the Seven Deadly Sins?
Pride
Greed
Envy
Fear
2. Which sin is often associated with excessive desire for material wealth?
Lust
Greed
Gluttony
Wrath
3. Who is the author of the famous work ‘The Divine Comedy’, which explores the concept of the Seven Deadly Sins?
Geoffrey Chaucer
William Shakespeare
Dante Alighieri
John Milton
4. In Christian tradition, which sin is often considered the root of all other sins?
Pride
Lust
Sloth
Gluttony
5. Which deadly sin is characterized by an intense feeling of resentment or jealousy?
Wrath
Envy
Sloth
Gluttony
6. Which sin is depicted by the Latin term ‘Gula’?
Lust
Greed
Gluttony
Sloth
7. Which sin is often symbolized by a snake or serpent in art and literature?
Pride
Lust
Envy
Greed
8. Which sin is characterized by extreme laziness or the failure to act and utilize one’s talents?
Sloth
Wrath
Envy
Pride
9. Which deadly sin is often depicted with the color red and associated with anger and violence?
Wrath
Greed
Lust
Envy
10. Which sin is often associated with an excessive love for oneself and a disdain for others?
Pride
Gluttony
Greed
Lust
11. In which century did the concept of the Seven Deadly Sins become widely recognized in Christian teachings?
4th century
7th century
12th century
15th century
12. Which sin is often depicted with the animal symbol of a pig, representing overindulgence?
Lust
Greed
Gluttony
Sloth
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