R.E | 1. Christianity - The Nature of God

Question 1

Which one of the following is the main religion in Great Britain

(1)

1.Islam
2.Christianity
3.Judaism
4.Buddhism

Answer 1

2 . Christianity`

Question 2

Which one of the following best describes the meaning of monotheistic?

1. Belief in one supreme God
2. Belief in the Trinity
3. No belief in God
4. Belief in many Gods

Answer 2

1. Belief in one supreme God

Question 3

(2 bullet point answer)

Give 2 of the three main traditions in Christianity

Answer 3

• Catholic
• Orthodox
• Protestant

Traditions = denominations

Question 4

(2 bullet point answer)

Give 2 facts about the Catholic tradition

Answer 4

• Based in Rome
• Led by the Pope

**2 facts about catholisim **

Question 5

(2 bullet point answer)

Give 2 facts about the Orthodox tradition

Answer 5

• Split from Catholic Christianity in 1054 AD
• Practised in Eastern Europe

**2 facts about catholisim **

Question 6

(2 bullet point answer)

Give 2 facts about the Protestant tradition

Answer 6

• they believe the Bible is the only authority for Christians
• Split from Catholic Christianity in the 16th

**2 facts about catholisim **

Question 7

(2 bullet point answer)

Give 2 examples of Protestant denominations

Answer 7

• Baptist
• Methodist

Question 8

(2 bullet point answer)

Give 2 Christians beliefs about the nature of God

Answer 8

• There is only one God
• God is holy

Question 9

(3 mark answer)

Explain 2 contrasting Christian beliefs about God and the ways in which each of these beliefs influence Christians today .

Answer 9

• Christians **have personal relationship with God through prayer. **
• leads them to pray regularly in private .
• God is the creator and gave christians the role of stewards
• they work to sustain the earth

Question 10

( 4 mark answer )

Explain 2 reasons why Christians believe there is only one God.

Answer 10

1. it is stated in the nicene creed.
- which is given authority since its teachings are accepted by the majority of christian sects.
- ‘We believe in one God’
2. It is stated in the Bible in the ten commandments.
- establishing he is our God and our deliverer and asking us to demonstrate our love for Him by having no other Gods.

Question 11

‘Christianity is a major influence on people’s lives.’
(12 marks)

Answer 11

christianity does have a major infuence on peoples lives.

• ## goverments have an increased lack of seperation between state and religion so laws and bills are heavily influenced by religions like Christianity.