Democracy And Human Rights

Question 1

Religion

Answer 1

an organised system of beliefs,
ceremonies and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods

Question 2

Monotheism

Answer 2

Believing in only one God

Question 3

Where do the Jewish laws come from

Answer 3

• the commandments in the Torah. The Torah, which means ‘teaching’, consists of the first five books of the Bible, and is also known as the Five Books of Moses.

• the Talmud, which is a collection of
interpretations of the Torah

• the laws of rabbis, Jewish religious teachers

• customs that developed for religious reasons and have continued long enough to become religious practices.

Question 4

Kosher food

Answer 4

is food allowed under Jewish dietary law; for example, Jews are not allowed to eat pork or shellfish, and they do not eat meat and milk products at the same meal

Question 5

What do Jewish men wear on their heads

Answer 5

men wear a yarmulke or kippah on their heads

Question 6

Jewish law on marriage

Answer 6

marrying people from other religions is discouraged

Question 7

Shabbat

Answer 7

Shabbat is the Jewish Sabbath, or day of rest, on Saturday. Jews are not allowed to work on holidays and on Shabbat.

Question 8

Why do Christians refer to Jesus as Christ or Messiah

Answer 8

Christianity teaches that Jesus is
the Son of God and the Saviour of humanity

Question 9

What do Christians believe that God sent Jesus for on earth

Answer 9

Christians believe that God sent Jesus Christ to earth to save them from their sins and give them eternal life after death.

Question 10

ZCC

Answer 10

Zion Christian Church

It’s an African Christian Church

Question 11

Tithes

Answer 11

Donations to the church in ZCC

Question 12

How can people be healed and solve their problems according to the ZCC

Answer 12

To be healed from sickness and to solve other problems, members must follow the instructions (ditaelo) passed down from God by the ancestors through the mouth of the church prophets. The prophets are senior offcials (baruti) in the
ZCC. They help heal the sick.

Question 13

What does the word Islam mean

Answer 13

The word Islam means ‘submission to God’, ‘peace’ and ‘way to peace’.

Question 14

Muhammad

Answer 14

Muhammad is seen as the last prophet and a messenger of God in islam

Question 15

What is Islamic law

Answer 15

Sharia law

Question 16

Sunnah

Answer 16

which is the traditions or practices of the prophet Muhammad. It explains the instructions of the Qur’an.

Question 17

Halaal

Answer 17

Halaal is an Arabic word meaning ‘lawful’ or ‘permitted’. The opposite of halaal
is haraam. These terms apply to all aspects of Muslim life, but especially to food.

All foods are considered halaal,but not pork, animals improperly slaughtered or dead before slaughtering, alcoholic drinks, and carnivorous or meat eating animals, birds of prey and certain other animals.

Question 18

The five pillars of islam

Answer 18

• stating your faith – saying that you believe in only one God, Allah, and that Muhammad is his prophet.

• prayer – Muslims pray five times a day.

• giving to the poor and looking after other people – all Muslim adults are
encouraged to give 2,5% of what they own once a year; this money might be
used to provide education, keep up or build mosques or help the needy.

• Hajj, which means making a pilgrimage, or religious journey, to Mecca – every Muslim is encouraged to a make a pilgrimage at least once.

• fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, the month that Muhammad received
the Qur’an from Allah Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.

For thirty days Muslims fast; they do not eat or drink during daylight hours. It starts
when the new moon is seen at the start of the month and ends when the new
moon is seen again at the end of the month.

Question 19

Polytheist

Answer 19

people who believe in more than one god

Question 20

Why are many Hindus vegetarians

Answer 20

Because Most Hindus practise non-violence and respect for all life because they believe that God or holiness is in all things, including plants and non-human animals

Question 21

Why do those who eat meat not eat beef

Answer 21

Even those who do eat meat usually do not eat beef, because the cow in Hindu society is traditionally seen as a caretaker and mother figure.

Question 22

Buddhism

Answer 22

Buddhism does not include the idea of worshipping a creator god. Buddhism is a path of practice and spiritual development so that you can gain insight into the true nature of life

Question 23

Why do bhuddists practice meditation

Answer 23

Buddhists practise meditation as a way to change and to develop awareness, kindness and wisdom.

Question 24

Why do indigenous African religions wear bracelets and charms

Answer 24

Followers believe in wearing charms or bracelets, usually made of sheepskin or beads, to help protect them from evil or to bring good luck