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Question | Answer |
What is a Gurdwara? | Meaning "the gateway to the guru", a gurdwara is the place of worship for Sikhs. |
Kingdom Hall | A place of worship used by Jehovah's Witnesses. |
What is the difference between a cathedral and a basilica? | A cathedral is the principal church of a diocese, while basilica is the name given to certain churches granted special privileges by the pope. |
Why is a mihrab a necessary feature in a mosque? | The mihrab is a semicircle niche in the wall that is placed in the direction of Mecca, thus signifying the direction followers should pray in. |
What is the cubed structure in the centre of Mecca? | The Kaaba, also known as the Sacred House stands in the most sacred point of the mosque. Muslims are expected to face Kaaba when performing salat (prayer). |
What is the Torah ark? | The Torah ark is the cabinet in which the Torah scrolls are housed. |
What is a wat? | A wat is a Buddhist sacred precinct with monks' quarters, the temple proper, an edifice housing a large image of Buddha, and a structure for lessons. |
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