1st Yr Overview

Question 1

What symbol is associated with St. Patrick?

Accepted Answer

The shamrock

Question 2

Where is the Book of Kells kept today?

Accepted Answer

Trinity College Dublin

Question 3

What is the significance of the Torah scrolls in the synagogue?

Accepted Answer

They contain Jewish law and teachings

Question 4

What is the purpose of ringing a bell before entering a Mandir?

Accepted Answer

To wake the gods

Question 5

What is received in the Sacrament of the Eucharist?

Accepted Answer

The Body and Blood of Christ

Question 6

Why do we celebrate St. Brigid’s Day on February 1st?

Accepted Answer

It marks the start of spring

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a sacrament?

Accepted Answer

Prayer

Question 8

What is Hajj?

Accepted Answer

A pilgrimage to Mecca

Question 9

Mantras, chants, and offerings to deities as acts of devotion

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 10

Salah (ritual prayer) performed five times daily as a duty and expression of faith

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 11

Daily prayers, blessings, and readings from the Torah. Emphasis on gratitude and devotion

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 12

What was the primary role of monks during the Early Irish Monastic Period?

Accepted Answer

Preserving and copying manuscripts

Question 13

What is the Kaaba?

Accepted Answer

A cube-shaped building in Mecca

Question 14

Meditation, chanting, and mindful reflection

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

Question 15

What did St. Brigid famously give away?

Accepted Answer

Food and clothing to the poor

Question 16

What is the name of the Muslim place of worship?

Accepted Answer

Mosque

Question 17

What is the main purpose of Reconciliation?

Accepted Answer

To judge others

Question 18

What is the central focus in a Gurdwara?

Accepted Answer

The Guru Granth Sahib (holy scripture)

Question 19

Where does Ms Dervan live?

Accepted Answer

Kilbeacanty

Question 20

What do Buddhists use prayer wheels for?

Accepted Answer

To gain merit and spread blessings

Question 21

What is the name of the Buddhist place of worship?

Accepted Answer

Vanhara

Question 22

What is the name of the Hindu place of worship?

Accepted Answer

Mandir

Question 23

Daily prayers, devotional singing, repeating God's name (either aloud or silently, throughout the day, collective prayer

Accepted Answer

Sikhism

Question 24

What is the name of the Muslim place of worship?

Accepted Answer

Mosque

Question 25

What ritual do Muslims perform by walking around the Kaaba seven times?

Accepted Answer

Tawaf

Question 26

Which city must Muslims travel to for Hajj?

Accepted Answer

Mecca

Question 27

Why did Hedge Schools emerge in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Education restrictions under Penal Laws

Question 28

What is St. Patrick known for in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Bringing Christianity to Ireland

Question 29

What is the main purpose of Reconciliation?

Accepted Answer

To judge others

Question 30

What is the significance of the altar in a Christian church?

Accepted Answer

It represents the Last Supper and Christ’s sacrifice

Question 31

What is Ms Dervans other subject?

Accepted Answer

Home Ec

Question 32

What does Baptism do for a person?

Accepted Answer

Forgives original sin and welcomes them into the Church

Question 33

What is the significance of the Torah scrolls in the synagogue?

Accepted Answer

They contain Jewish law and teachings

Question 34

Prayer as a relationship with God. Types include vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer.

Accepted Answer

Christianity

Question 35

What is St. Brigid’s Cross made from?

Accepted Answer

Rushes or straw

Question 36

What is the name of the Christian place of worship?

Accepted Answer

Church

Question 37

What colour is Ms Dervans Car?

Accepted Answer

Red

Question 38

What is the name of the Sikh place of worship?

Accepted Answer

Mandir

Question 39

What is the Book of Kells?

Accepted Answer

An illuminated manuscript of the Gospels

Question 40

How many sacraments are there in the Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

7

Question 41

Where does Ms Dervan go to college?

Accepted Answer

ATU St Angelas

Question 42

What is the name of the Jewish place of worship?

Accepted Answer

Synagogue

Question 43

What is Ihram during Hajj?

Accepted Answer

A type of offering

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