Practice exam questions-RS Flashcards
Why do you think Buddhists ‘bathe’ Buddha statues?
To remind them to cleanse themselves of greed, hatred and ignorance.
Why do you think Buddhists are vegetarian?
Because they don’t like to harm animals.
Explain the idea of enlightenment.
When someone (normally religious) realises or understands something.
What is the Buddha’s name?
Siddhartha
What, in the story of Wesak, was Siddhartha prophesied to be?
Either a holy man or a king.
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The world’s oldest religion is…
Hinduism Judaism Islam
Hinduism
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The Hindu families celebrate the arrival of who in their house…
Ganesh Their father God
Ganesh
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Hindus believe in one Gos called Brahma who can…
Control other Gods Turn into a man
Appear in many forms
Appear in many forms
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Hindus believe that a part of God is in us all called the…
Pac-man Atman Batman
Atman
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At the end of Ganesh Chaturthi the family emerge Ganesh in…
Oil A stream The sea
The sea
Give two reasons for having religious festivals.
- To reflect on your actions
- To help people feel closer to God
What does the Islamic festival or Eid-Ul-Fitr Mark the end of?
Ramadan
What is the real name for pancake day?
Shrove Tuesday
What do Christians do during lent?
Give something tempting up for 40 days.
What is the day after pancake day?
Ash Wednesday
