PSW Term 2 Unit 3: Cultural rites of passage

Question 1

What are the 4 things related to Muslim birth?

Answer 1

1. It is the joining of 2 families
2. It is a religious duty
3. Contract - blessed by Allah
4. Children are equal

Question 2

What are the 3 things related to Jewish marriage?

Answer 2

1. They are now equal with parents
2. Holy promise bound by contract - sight of God
3. Children are equal

Question 3

What are the 3 things related to Hindu marriage?

Answer 3

1. Life long commitment
2. Sacrament
3. Children honour ancestors

Question 4

What are the 2 things related to African marriage?

Answer 4

1. Brings/joins 2 families together

2. Labola

Question 5

What are the 2 things related to Christian marriage?

Answer 5

1. Build families

2. Promise God to love each other

Question 6

What does labola mean?

Answer 6

Labola means: ‘pays brides’ family’

Question 7

What is sacrament?

Answer 7

Sacrament is an important religious ceremony.

Question 8

What is contract?

Answer 8

Contract is a official agreement between 2 or more people which states what each person will do.