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What was the Annunciation?

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When the Angel Gabriel visited Mary to tell her she would have a son

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What was the Visitation?

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When Mary visisted Elizabeth and they both had children

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Who were the Magi?

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They were three kings or wise men that visited Jesus when he was born

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What were the Magi’s names?

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Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar

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What were the magi’s gifts

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Frankincense, mhyrr, gold

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What is a Virgin?

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Someone who has not had sex

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When was Jesus born?

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4AD

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Where was Jesus born?

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Bethlehem

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How old was Jesus when he died?

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33

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How did Jesus die?

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Crucifixion

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What is a Rabbi?

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A Jewish religious leader/teacher

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What is a high priest? (Jewish)

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Supreme leader of the Jewish Faith

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What is the Sandhedrin?

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A council of 71 Jewish religious leaders

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Who were the Pharisees?

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Very devout Jews

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Who were the Sadducees?

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Wealthy Jews who had relations with the Romans

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Who were the Essenes?

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Devout Jews who lived in the desert

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Who were the Zealots?

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Jews who hated and killed Romans

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Who were the Gospel Writers?

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Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

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What was John’s symbol?

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An eagle

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What was Mark’s symbol?

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A winged lion

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What is ‘Magnificat’?

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The poem said by Mary to praise God during the Vistitation. (or a magnificient cat)

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What was Luke’s symbol?

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A winged bull

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What is Original Sin?

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The Christian Belief that people inhereted sin from when they were born from Adam and Eve which is why Baptism is used.

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What was Matthew’s symbol?

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An angel

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What was the ‘Immaculate Conception’?

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The Catholic Belief that Mary was free from Original Sin from the moment of conception.

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Which Gospels contain Jesus’ birth?

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Matthew and Luke

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Who was the ‘Immaculate Conception’?

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Mary (Jesus’ mother)

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28
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What does gold represent?

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Kingship

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29
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To call Mary, ‘Mother of God’ is to…

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Believe her son is God

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30
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What does frankincense represent?

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God

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Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem?

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Emperor Augustus called a Census so Joseph had to go to Bethlehem with Mary

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What does myrrh represent?

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Death

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What is the name of the day on which the Magi visited Jesus?

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The Epiphany

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How did the Magi find Jesus?

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Herod told them to find Jesus and they followed a star that was over Jesus.

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Who was Jesus’ stepdad?

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Joseph

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36
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Where are the Magi’s bones?

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Cologne Cathedral

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37
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What was Jesus’ pet?

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A rose-ringed parakeet

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38
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What is the Passover?

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The celebration of when the angel of death passed over Jewish homes

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39
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Where is Caspar from?

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India

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40
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Where was Jesus when he was lost in the temple?

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Listening to the Jewish leaders

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41
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Where is Melchoir from?

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Persia

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42
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Where is Bathasar from?

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Arabia and Ethiopia

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43
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Watch the video about the disciples

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6ytfdm

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Who baptised Jesus?

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John the Baptist (Elizabeth’s child from the visitation) (Jesus’ Cousin)

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What is the Trininty?

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The belief that God is three people: Father, Son and Holy Spirit

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46
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What was John the Baptist known to wear? (It’s strange)

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Camel Hair

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What was John the Baptist’s main diet? (It’s strange)

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Locusts and Honeycomb

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Who is God the Father?

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The Creator

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49
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Who is God the Son?

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Jesus

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50
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What did God say about Jesus during his Baptism?

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“This is my son and I am very well pleased.”

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51
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Who is God the Holy Spirit?

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The invisible helper of God

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52
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What animal flew in the sky during Jesus’ Baptism?

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A Dove

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53
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What animal flew in the sky during Jesus’ Baptism?

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A Dove

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54
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When was Jesus tempted?

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When he fasted in the desert for 40 days

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55
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What was Jesus’ first temptation?

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To turn rocks into bread

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56
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What was Jesus’ second temptation?

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To jump off a building and be saved

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57
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What was Jesus’ third temptation?

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To be given the world

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58
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What is Potential?

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The ability to succeed in the future

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59
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What is disciple?

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A follower or a learner

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60
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What is an Apostle?

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A messanger

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61
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What was Peter’s job?

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Fisherman

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62
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What was Andrew’s job?

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Fisherman

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63
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What was James the Greater’s job?

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Fisherman

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64
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What was John’s job?

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Fisherman

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65
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What was Philip’s job?

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Fisherman

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66
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What was Bartholemew’s job?

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Jewish Law Doctor

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67
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What was Thomas’ job?

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Fisherman

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What was Matthew’s job?

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Tax Collector

69
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What was James son of Alpheus’ job?

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Tax Collector

70
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What was Thaddeus’ job?

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Farmer

71
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What was Simon’s job?

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Fisherman

72
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What was Judas’ job?

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Tax Collector

73
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How did Peter die?

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Crucified upside-down

74
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How did Andrew die?

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Crucified

75
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How did Thomas die?

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Speared

76
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How did Simon die?

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Cut in Half

77
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How did Judas die?

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Hung himself

78
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What is the significance of the Wailing Wall?

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People believe that Jesus touched it

79
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Who was allowed in the Temple’s outer court?

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Everyone

80
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Who was allowed in the Temple’s court of men?

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Men

81
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Who was allowed in the Temple’s court of women?

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Women

82
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Who was allowed in the Temple’s court of priests?

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Priests

83
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Who was allowed in the Temple’s Holy Place?

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The High Priest

84
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How many commandments are in the Jewish Faith?

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613

85
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What is the Resurrection?

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When Jesus rose from the dead

86
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Name the twelve disciples

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Peter, James the Greater, James son of Alphaeus, Matthew, Judas, Thaddeus, Bartholemew, John, Simon, Thomas, Andrew and Philip

87
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Who is the most important disciple?

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Peter

88
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Name the six major religions

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Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism

89
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Name the three western religions

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Christianity, Judaism and Islam

90
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Name the three eastern religions

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Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism

91
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Who founded Christianity?

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Jesus

92
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Who founded Judaism?

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Abraham

93
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Who founded Islam?

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Muhammad

94
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Who founded Buddhism?

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Siddhartha

95
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Who founded Sikhism?

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Guru Nanak

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Who founded Hinduism?

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Unknown

97
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When was Christianity founded?

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1AD

98
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When was Judaism founded?

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2000BC

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When was Islam founded?

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620AD

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When was Buddhism founded?

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500BC

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When was Sikhism founded?

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1500AD

102
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Name the First Plague in Egypt

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Nile turned to Blood

103
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When was Hinduism founded?

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4000BC

104
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Who is the figurehead of Christianity?

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Jesus Christ

105
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What was the 2nd plague of Egypt

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Frog Invasion

106
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Name the Third Plague of Egypt

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Lice Invasion

107
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Who is the figurehead of Judaism?

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Abraham

108
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Name the Forth Plague of Egypt

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Insect Invasion

109
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What is the Christian place of worship?

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Church

110
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Name the figurehead of Islam

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Muhammad

111
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What is the Jewish place of worship?

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Synagogue

112
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What is the Buddhist place of worship?

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Madir- A temple

113
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What is the Sikh place of worship?

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Gurdwara

114
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Name the 1st Commandment

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Don’t have any other gods

115
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What is the Hindu place of worship?

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Mandir

116
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What is the Hindu place of worship?

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Mandir

117
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Name the 2nd Commandment

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Do not worship false -idols

118
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Name the 2nd Commandment

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Don’t praise anything exept for God

119
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Name the 3rd Commandment

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Don’t use the Lord’s name in vain

120
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Name the 4th Commandment

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Keep the Sabbath Day holy (Sunday)

121
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Name the 5th Commandment

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Honour your mum and dad

122
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Name the 6th Commandment

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Don’t Kill

123
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Name the 7th Commandment

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Don’t commit adultry

124
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Name the 8th Commandment

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Don’t steal

125
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Who founded Sikkhism

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Guru Nanak

126
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Name the 9th Commandment

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Don’t lie

127
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Name the 10th Commandment

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Don’t be jealous

128
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Who founded Buddhism?

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Siddhartha

129
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Who are the synoptic Gospels?

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Matthew, Mark and Luke

130
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True or false: There are parables in John

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False

131
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When were the 4 Gospels written?

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Matthew and Luke=80AD
Mark=60AD
John=90AD

132
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Why were the Gospels written so late?

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Word of mouth, the disciples were around so there was no need to write it down and Jesus’ followers thinking they would see Jesus come back again in their lifetime.

133
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What does synoptic mean?

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‘Seen together.’

134
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What is a miracle?

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An event that goes against the laws of nature and shows God’s power

135
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What is a healing miracle?

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An act that shows God’s power over sickness

136
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What is a nature miracle?

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An act that shows God’s power over nature

137
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What is a parable

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A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.

138
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Give an example of a healing miracle

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Curing of the ten lepers, curing the blind man, curing the paralysed man, ressurection of Lazarus, etc.

139
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Give an example of a nature miracle

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Water to wine, calming the storm, feeding the 5000, walking on water, etc.

140
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What is blasphemy?

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Insulting God

141
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What is not allowed on the Sabbath for Jews?

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Work, use electricity, cook, destroy things, etc.

142
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What is the parable of the Good Samaritan trying to teach us?

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To love those who may not be our friends

143
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Summarise the healing of the paralysed man

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News spread that Jesus was in Capernaum. Four men wanted Jesus to heal their paralysed friend but there was no space where he was preaching. They lowered him in through the roof and Jesus healed him.

144
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Who was the first person to pass the half dead man on the ground?

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A priest

145
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Who was the second person to pass the half dead man?

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A levite

146
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Who helped the man and saved his life?

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A Samaritan

147
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Summarise Jesus healing on the Sabbath

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Jesus was in a synagogue when he saw a man with a paralysed hand so he healed the man even though it was not allowed on the Sabbath.

148
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Why was it wierd that a samaritan helped the Jew?

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Because the Jews and Samaritans hated each other

149
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Summarise the raising of Lazarus

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Jesus’ friend Lazarus was sick and he was told by a messanger. He waited two days before going to Lazarus’ home. By now, Lazarus was dead so Jesus resurrected him.

150
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What is the parable of the Prodigal Son trying to teach us?

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We should always be ready to forgive and show love

151
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Summarise the wedding at Cana

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Jesus was at a wedding with his mother Mary when the wine ran out. He reluctantly turned water into wine for the guests and it was the best wine they had ever tasted.

152
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Summarise the calming of the storm

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Jesus and his disciples were sailing out on the river when Jesus fell asleep. Just then, a storm began and Jesus woke up and calmed the storm.

153
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Why did the Prodigal son leave his home?

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Because of his newfound money and he wanted to throw parties with friends

154
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What was the fathers reaction to the return of his son?

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He was overjoyed to have his son home safe

155
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Summarise the feeding of the 5000

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5000 people had come to hear Jesus preach but there wasn’t enough food for them. A young boy gave Jesus five loaves of bread and two fish which he shared between the 5000. By the end there were enough leftovers to fill twelve baskets.

156
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Why was the fathers eldest son envious?

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Because he did everything he asked without question but never got any money or had a party thrown for him

157
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Summarise walking on water

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Jesus walks out to his disciples on the water. Peter wants to do the same but sinks because he doesn’t have enough faith in Jesus.

158
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What is a Parable?

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A simple story with a deeper meaning/moral

159
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What is Reconciliation?

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Confessing your sins and having them foregiven

160
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What is Petition and Intercession?

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Petition is to seek forgiveness and intercession is intervene for the needs of others

161
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What is Sorrow (prayer)?

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Asking god for something

162
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What is Praise and Adoration?

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Remembering that God is beyond human understanding

163
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What is Thanksgiving?

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Giving thanks

164
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When was the last Sunday that Jesus was alive?

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Palm Sunday

165
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What happened on Palm Sunday?

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Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a colt and people laid down palms for the colt to walk on

166
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Why was Jesus angry when he entered the temple on the Monday?

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People used it as a marketplace

167
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What is the cleansing of the temple?

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When Jesus stopped everyone from selling things in the temple

168
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Why were the chief priests angry at Jesus?

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Because they thought he was blaspheming, he argued with them and they didn’t believe

169
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What is Spy Wednesday?

A

When Judas was offered 30 silver pieces to betray Jesus

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