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A quiz to revise WJEC GCSE RS - Buddhism and Christianity. plus Relationships and Human Rights
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1
What is Theravada Buddhism?
The ‘small’ vehicle.’ - conservative strand of Buddhism.
A person who has reached enlightenment.
The ‘great’ vehicle - more progressive strands of Buddhism.
2
Which two might encourage Buddhists to be against discrimination?
All people were created equal.
The 969 Movement teaches that all discrimination is wrong.
The Buddha rejected the caste system.
Things which separate people e.g. wealth are illusory.
3
Which are characteristics of
non-liturgical
worship?
Following a set pattern
The importance of the Holy Spirit is emphasised.
Spontaneous actions such as speaking in tongues.
The priest always wears special clothes.
4
What does
Dhammapada
mean?
A Bodhisattva who represents wisdom.
The conversation between Nagasena and King Milinda.
A collection of sayings of the Buddha.
5
Which of the following might a church be used for?
All of these
concerts and shows
emergency shelter
coffee mornings for elderly people
6
Which sacraments are recognised by most Protestant Christians?
Eucharist
Penance
Baptism
Marriage
7
Which of the following are associated with Martin Luther King Jr?
All of these.
He believed all humans are equal in the eyes of God.
He believed in Jesus' teaching on love and non-violence.
He dreamed of a world without racial discrimination.
8
What is a
sacrament?
A special prayer, particularly for a sick person.
The holiest place in a church.
A very serious sin.
An outward sign of a visible and inward blessing by God.
9
For many Christians, those who share in their faith are regarded as extended family - as the worldwide family.
False
True
10
Why might a Christian go on a pilgrimage to Taize?
To join in the life of the monastic community.
All of these
As an act of atonement.
To be part of the "Sprinkling of the Well" service.
11
What is
Anicca?
c)Emptiness - all things are empty of permanent essence.
b)No self or essence
a)Belief in impermanence.
12
According to the 2011 Census, how many people in Britain have no religion?
33 million
41 million
14 million
20 million
13
Why do Christians pray?
The Ten Commandments tell them they should.
Prayer is one of the sacraments.
Jesus told them to pray.
If they don't pray, they will go to Hell.
14
Which of the following are Theravada traditions?
Relatives and friends may transfer merit to the dead.
The body is buried.
The Tibetan Book of the Dead will be read to dying.
The body is fed to vultures.
15
What does
omnipotent
mean?
all loving
all good
all powerful
all knowing
16
What are parents responsible for in Christianity?
Teach children to pray.
Teach children to read the Bible.
All of these.
Teach children to follow rules like the Ten Commandments.
17
Which of the following are characteristics of Extremism?
All of these.
There is often a charismatic leader to incite allegiance.
Sacrifice - followers willing to sacrifice anything.
Absolutism - there is no alternative to what they believe.
18
Which of the following is a Buddhist charity?
All of these
Buddhist Aid
Metta Worldwide
Karuna Trust
19
Who said "I cannot give a 'straight answer' to the question: 'Is gay sex sinful?'
The Pope
Desmond Tutu
Thomas Aquinas
Justin Welby
20
Which is the best description of Natural Law?
a relativist theory most commonly associated with St Thomas Aquinas.
an absolutist theory most commonly associated with St Thomas Aquinas.
All of these
an abandoned theory most commonly associated with St Thomas Aquinas.
21
Who said "A marriage [made up of man and woman] is not the same as the union of two people of the same sex."
Thomas Aquinas
Justin Welby
The Pope
Desmond Tutu
22
Which of the following did B. R. Ambedkar believe?
The fairness of the Caste System.
All of these.
He believed in social equality and justice for all.
The idea of untouchability is acceptable.
23
Which of the following are types of prayer?
Contemplation - meditation.
All of these
Adoration - deep love and respect for God.
Confession - statement of faith through prayer.
24
Who said - The public would find the exclusion of women “almost incomprehensible.”
The Pope
Thomas Aquinas
Desmond Tutu
Justin Welby
25
Which of the following happened after the death of Jesus?
Ascension
Resurrection
All of these
Crucifixion
26
Those with a
literal
interpretation of the Bible believe . . .
God created the world in six days.
Eve was formed out of Adam's rib.
All of these.
Adam was formed out of the dust of the earth.
27
Why do some Christians accept cohabitation?
Sex can show love in a committed relationship.
God gave sex to humans so everyone should enjoy it freely.
The Pope says it's ok
Jesus said it was ok.
28
Why is Social Justice important to many Buddhists?
The Dharma teaches non-harm and injustice is harmful.
Practising Karuna means putting yourself in another's place.
All of these.
The Dalai Lama supports equality.
29
What is
Incarnation
?
The belief that Jesus' death healed the rift between God/man
When Jesus rose from the dead.
The three persons of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The act of God becoming human in the form of Jesus.
30
Which of the following festivals are celebrated in Theravada Buddhism?
Kathina
All of them
Wesak
Parinirvana Day
31
“Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning.
Noah
St Paul
Jesus
Moses
32
What does Samsara mean?
Enlightenment, total egolessness.
Gaining the highest level of enlightenment.
The continual cycle of birth, death and rebirth.
33
What is
Pratitya/Pratityasamutpada ?
Emptiness - all things are empty of permanent essence.
All things arise because of other things.
Actions that one makes will determine their future.
34
Which of the following are examples of Evangelism?
All of these
Living a life of faith as a testimony to others.
Sharing the good news with people in everyday life.
Persecuting non-Christians.
35
What is censorship?
Ideas that are very far from what most people think correct.
Limiting access to materials considered offensive or obscene
Judging people to be inferior or superior without evidence.
Treating people differently based on prejudice.
36
What do Christians believe about Heaven?
All of these.
It is a physical place where Christians go when they die.
It is a spiritual dimension or existence.
It is being in the presence of God.
37
What is a
mala?
A range of devotional and offering practices.
A type of chant.
Symbolic hand gestures.
A string of beads used to help mindfulness.
38
From the 2001 census to the 2011 census, the number of Christians has decreased by what?
8%
12%
28%
19%
39
Which of the following does TearFund do?
Encourage self-help for individuals and communities.
All of these.
Gives practical help to carry out the teachings of Jesus.
Raise public awareness of social issues such as poverty.
40
What is
Mettabhavana
?
Meditation involving concentration on the body or sensations
Loving kindness meditation.
Single-pointed meditation through breathing to calm the mind
41
“Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, . . . .”
Moses
Noah
St Paul
Jesus
42
What is
Bardo?
Donations given to gain merit.
Using sounds and words as a form of meditation.
Intermediate time of 49 days between death and rebirth.
Monument over Buddhist relics.
43
What is a
Bodhisattva?
All sentient beings have the potential to reach Buddhahood.
They are enlightened but have delayed their nirvana to help.
Someone who has destroyed all delusions - will not be reborn
44
What is
Dana?
Praying
Chanting
Giving
Meditating
45
What is a
Vihara?
A shrine
A temple
A monastery
A festival
46
What does
Messiah
mean?
A holy person.
A saviour or liberator of a group of people
The son of God
A messenger from God.
47
What does
Karma
mean?
Action
Loving-kindness
Compassion
48
Jesus is believed to be which of the following:
All of these
God Incarnate
The Messiah
The Sacrificial Lamb
49
Which denominations do not allow divorce?
Roman Catholics
Baptists
All of these
Anglicans
50
What is Wesak?
A festival celebrating the end of retreats for the monks.
A festival marking the death of the Buddha.
A festival for the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death.
51
What does transcendent mean?
Above and beyond anything in the physical universe.
Continuing to support the existence of the things created.
Always present, not restricted to time or space.
All of these
52
What does
Tathagatagarbha
mean?
A Buddhist monk involved in the story of The Chariot.
‘Dependant origination’
All sentient beings have the potential to reach Buddhahood.
53
The Roman Catholic Church teaches that gay people should remain celibate.
False
True
54
What did Pope Francis say when asked if women will ever be priests in the Roman Catholic Church?
No
Maybe one day
They already are
Yes in about ten years
55
Which of the following do Buddhists believe about wealth?
Giving to others is an important Buddhist virtue.
All wealth is a gift from the Buddha so should be cherished.
Alms should only be given anonymously so pride is avoided.
All of these.
56
What is
Atonement?
When you feel close to God when you are praying to him.
When all people are judged by God after they have died.
When a person is filled with the Holy Spirit.
Jesus' death healed the relationship between God and humans.
57
What is an Arhat?
A person who has destroyed all delusions.
All sentient beings have the potential to reach Buddhahood.
A Buddhist monk involved in the story of The Chariot.
58
What did Jesus say about homosexuality in the Bible?
Nothing
It's ok as long as they are faithful to each other.
It's allowed as long as they are celibate.
It's forbidden because they cannot make a baby.
59
What could be included in
Puja?
Chanting mantras
Using malas
Giving offerings to a statue of the Buddha or a bodhisattva
All of these
60
According to a 2014 poll, over . . . .% of Catholics in countries including France and Brazil favour contraception.
80%
90%
60%
70%
61
What is the
Sangha?
The community of monks and nuns.
The area in the temple or in their home where they meditate.
Giving an offering of light or flowers at a shrine.
The shrine that Buddhists often have in their home.
62
What are the
Paramitas?
The perfect virtues (morality, charity, patience, wisdom).
The four teachings - the essence of Buddha’s teachings.
The Five Moral Precepts basic to most schools of Buddhism.
63
What does Ecumenical mean?
To tell others of the Christian message of salvation.
People should make up after an argument.
Helping Christians to live a life of faith.
Relating to a number of different Christian churches.
64
Which denominations do not celebrate the Eucharist?
Salvation Army
Quakers
Methodists
Baptists
