RE Flashcards
What was the Annunciation?
When the Angel Gabriel visited Mary to tell her she would have a son
What was the Visitation?
When Mary visisted Elizabeth and they both had children
Who were the Magi?
They were three kings or wise men that visited Jesus when he was born
What were the Magi’s names?
Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar
What were the magi’s gifts
Frankincense, mhyrr, gold
What is a Virgin?
Someone who has not had sex
When was Jesus born?
4AD
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
How old was Jesus when he died?
33
How did Jesus die?
Crucifixion
What is a Rabbi?
A Jewish religious leader/teacher
What is a high priest? (Jewish)
Supreme leader of the Jewish Faith
What is the Sandhedrin?
A council of 71 Jewish religious leaders
Who were the Pharisees?
Very devout Jews
Who were the Sadducees?
Wealthy Jews who had relations with the Romans
Who were the Essenes?
Devout Jews who lived in the desert
Who were the Zealots?
Jews who hated and killed Romans
Who were the Gospel Writers?
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
What was John’s symbol?
An eagle
What was Mark’s symbol?
A winged lion
What is ‘Magnificat’?
The poem said by Mary to praise God during the Vistitation. (or a magnificient cat)
What was Luke’s symbol?
A winged bull
What is Original Sin?
The Christian Belief that people inhereted sin from when they were born from Adam and Eve which is why Baptism is used.
What was Matthew’s symbol?
An angel
What was the ‘Immaculate Conception’?
The Catholic Belief that Mary was free from Original Sin from the moment of conception.
Which Gospels contain Jesus’ birth?
Matthew and Luke
Who was the ‘Immaculate Conception’?
Mary (Jesus’ mother)
What does gold represent?
Kingship
To call Mary, ‘Mother of God’ is to…
Believe her son is God
What does frankincense represent?
God
Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem?
Emperor Augustus called a Census so Joseph had to go to Bethlehem with Mary
What does myrrh represent?
Death
What is the name of the day on which the Magi visited Jesus?
The Epiphany
How did the Magi find Jesus?
Herod told them to find Jesus and they followed a star that was over Jesus.
Who was Jesus’ stepdad?
Joseph
Where are the Magi’s bones?
Cologne Cathedral
What was Jesus’ pet?
A rose-ringed parakeet
What is the Passover?
The celebration of when the angel of death passed over Jewish homes
Where is Caspar from?
India
Where was Jesus when he was lost in the temple?
Listening to the Jewish leaders
Where is Melchoir from?
Persia
Where is Bathasar from?
Arabia and Ethiopia
Watch the video about the disciples
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6ytfdm
Who baptised Jesus?
John the Baptist (Elizabeth’s child from the visitation) (Jesus’ Cousin)
What is the Trininty?
The belief that God is three people: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
What was John the Baptist known to wear? (It’s strange)
Camel Hair
What was John the Baptist’s main diet? (It’s strange)
Locusts and Honeycomb
Who is God the Father?
The Creator
Who is God the Son?
Jesus
What did God say about Jesus during his Baptism?
“This is my son and I am very well pleased.”
Who is God the Holy Spirit?
The invisible helper of God
What animal flew in the sky during Jesus’ Baptism?
A Dove
What animal flew in the sky during Jesus’ Baptism?
A Dove
When was Jesus tempted?
When he fasted in the desert for 40 days
What was Jesus’ first temptation?
To turn rocks into bread
What was Jesus’ second temptation?
To jump off a building and be saved
What was Jesus’ third temptation?
To be given the world
What is Potential?
The ability to succeed in the future
What is disciple?
A follower or a learner
What is an Apostle?
A messanger
What was Peter’s job?
Fisherman
What was Andrew’s job?
Fisherman
What was James the Greater’s job?
Fisherman
What was John’s job?
Fisherman
What was Philip’s job?
Fisherman
What was Bartholemew’s job?
Jewish Law Doctor
What was Thomas’ job?
Fisherman
What was Matthew’s job?
Tax Collector
What was James son of Alpheus’ job?
Tax Collector
What was Thaddeus’ job?
Farmer
What was Simon’s job?
Fisherman
What was Judas’ job?
Tax Collector
How did Peter die?
Crucified upside-down
How did Andrew die?
Crucified
How did Thomas die?
Speared
How did Simon die?
Cut in Half
How did Judas die?
Hung himself
What is the significance of the Wailing Wall?
People believe that Jesus touched it
Who was allowed in the Temple’s outer court?
Everyone
Who was allowed in the Temple’s court of men?
Men
Who was allowed in the Temple’s court of women?
Women
Who was allowed in the Temple’s court of priests?
Priests
Who was allowed in the Temple’s Holy Place?
The High Priest
How many commandments are in the Jewish Faith?
613
What is the Resurrection?
When Jesus rose from the dead
Name the twelve disciples
Peter, James the Greater, James son of Alphaeus, Matthew, Judas, Thaddeus, Bartholemew, John, Simon, Thomas, Andrew and Philip
Who is the most important disciple?
Peter
Name the six major religions
Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism
Name the three western religions
Christianity, Judaism and Islam
Name the three eastern religions
Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism
Who founded Christianity?
Jesus
Who founded Judaism?
Abraham
Who founded Islam?
Muhammad
Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha
Who founded Sikhism?
Guru Nanak
Who founded Hinduism?
Unknown
When was Christianity founded?
1AD
When was Judaism founded?
2000BC
When was Islam founded?
620AD
When was Buddhism founded?
500BC
When was Sikhism founded?
1500AD
Name the First Plague in Egypt
Nile turned to Blood
When was Hinduism founded?
4000BC
Who is the figurehead of Christianity?
Jesus Christ
What was the 2nd plague of Egypt
Frog Invasion
Name the Third Plague of Egypt
Lice Invasion
Who is the figurehead of Judaism?
Abraham
Name the Forth Plague of Egypt
Insect Invasion
What is the Christian place of worship?
Church
Name the figurehead of Islam
Muhammad
What is the Jewish place of worship?
Synagogue
What is the Buddhist place of worship?
Madir- A temple
What is the Sikh place of worship?
Gurdwara
Name the 1st Commandment
Don’t have any other gods
What is the Hindu place of worship?
Mandir
What is the Hindu place of worship?
Mandir
Name the 2nd Commandment
Do not worship false -idols
Name the 2nd Commandment
Don’t praise anything exept for God
Name the 3rd Commandment
Don’t use the Lord’s name in vain
Name the 4th Commandment
Keep the Sabbath Day holy (Sunday)
Name the 5th Commandment
Honour your mum and dad
Name the 6th Commandment
Don’t Kill
Name the 7th Commandment
Don’t commit adultry
Name the 8th Commandment
Don’t steal
Who founded Sikkhism
Guru Nanak
Name the 9th Commandment
Don’t lie
Name the 10th Commandment
Don’t be jealous
Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha
Who are the synoptic Gospels?
Matthew, Mark and Luke
True or false: There are parables in John
False
When were the 4 Gospels written?
Matthew and Luke=80AD
Mark=60AD
John=90AD
Why were the Gospels written so late?
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.
What does synoptic mean?
‘Seen together.’
What is a miracle?
An event that goes against the laws of nature and shows God’s power
What is a healing miracle?
An act that shows God’s power over sickness
What is a nature miracle?
An act that shows God’s power over nature
What is a parable
A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.
Give an example of a healing miracle
Curing of the ten lepers, curing the blind man, curing the paralysed man, ressurection of Lazarus, etc.
Give an example of a nature miracle
Water to wine, calming the storm, feeding the 5000, walking on water, etc.
What is blasphemy?
Insulting God
What is not allowed on the Sabbath for Jews?
Work, use electricity, cook, destroy things, etc.
What is the parable of the Good Samaritan trying to teach us?
To love those who may not be our friends
Summarise the healing of the paralysed man
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.
Who was the first person to pass the half dead man on the ground?
A priest
Who was the second person to pass the half dead man?
A levite
Who helped the man and saved his life?
A Samaritan
Summarise Jesus healing on the Sabbath
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.
Why was it wierd that a samaritan helped the Jew?
Because the Jews and Samaritans hated each other
Summarise the raising of Lazarus
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.
What is the parable of the Prodigal Son trying to teach us?
We should always be ready to forgive and show love
Summarise the wedding at Cana
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.
Summarise the calming of the storm
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.
Why did the Prodigal son leave his home?
Because of his newfound money and he wanted to throw parties with friends
What was the fathers reaction to the return of his son?
He was overjoyed to have his son home safe
Summarise the feeding of the 5000
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.
Why was the fathers eldest son envious?
Because he did everything he asked without question but never got any money or had a party thrown for him
Summarise walking on water
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.
What is a Parable?
A simple story with a deeper meaning/moral
What is Reconciliation?
Confessing your sins and having them foregiven
What is Petition and Intercession?
Petition is to seek forgiveness and intercession is intervene for the needs of others
What is Sorrow (prayer)?
Asking god for something
What is Praise and Adoration?
Remembering that God is beyond human understanding
What is Thanksgiving?
Giving thanks
When was the last Sunday that Jesus was alive?
Palm Sunday
What happened on Palm Sunday?
Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a colt and people laid down palms for the colt to walk on
Why was Jesus angry when he entered the temple on the Monday?
People used it as a marketplace
What is the cleansing of the temple?
When Jesus stopped everyone from selling things in the temple
Why were the chief priests angry at Jesus?
Because they thought he was blaspheming, he argued with them and they didn’t believe
What is Spy Wednesday?
When Judas was offered 30 silver pieces to betray Jesus
