RE Autumn Term

Question 1

What are the three Abrahamic religions?

Answer 1

Judaism, Christianity, Islam

Question 2

What does monotheism mean?

Answer 2

The belief in one God

Question 3

What is the Jewish Holy Book called?

Answer 3

Tanakh

Question 4

What are the three parts of the Tanakh called?

Answer 4

Torah, Nevi’im, Ketuvim

Question 5

What are the mitzvot?

Answer 5

613 Jewish laws/rules

Question 6

What are literary forms?

Answer 6

Different styles of writing in the Bible

Question 7

What is the Canon of Scripture?

Answer 7

The agreed list of books in the Catholic Bible

Question 8

What is the Bible?

Answer 8

The Christian Holy Book

Question 9

What are the different literary forms found in the Bible?

Answer 9

Law, History, Poetry, Prophecy, Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, Letters, Book of Revelation

Question 10

What are the two main parts of the Bible?

Answer 10

Old and New Testament

Question 11

What is a prophet?

Answer 11

Messenger of God

Question 12

What is a covenant?

Answer 12

A promise between God and humanity

Question 13

Why is Prophet Moses important?

Answer 13

God appeared to Moses through the Burning Bush, Moses freed the Israelites from slavery, Moses received the 10 Commandments

Question 14

Why is Prophet David important?

Answer 14

David defeated Goliath with a slingshot. David became the King of Israel

Question 15

Who built the Temple?

Answer 15

King Solomon

Question 16

Why is the Temple important for Jewish people?

Answer 16

First place of worship for Jewish people. Jewish people believe God was present in the Temple

Question 17

What is a Messiah?

Answer 17

The anointed one who will restore peace in the world

Question 18

Why is Prophet Elijah important?

Answer 18

He challenged the prophets of Baal. He restored the belief in the one true God.

Question 19

What is inspiration?

Answer 19

The belief that God guides humanity. God guided the authors of the Bible to write the truth

Question 20

What is revelation?

Answer 20

God making himself known to humanity

Question 21

What do Catholics believe about the Bible?

Answer 21

Inspired by God, contains spiritual truths. There are no mistakes. To be read according to its literary form. God reveals himself through the Bible

Question 22

Why were the Lindisfarne Gospels special?

Answer 22

Illuminated manuscript, the Gospels beautifully decorated by Monks. Handmade and represents different cultures. Oldest surviving English Gospels in the UK

Question 23

What is the Islamic Holy Book?

Answer 23

Qur’an

Question 24

Why is the Qur’an important?

Answer 24

The recitation of the direct word of Allah (God). It was revealed to Prophet Muhammad.

Question 25

How is the Qur'an treated by Muslims?

Answer 25

Muslims will learn the verses in the Qur'an by heart. The Qur'an will be kept on the highest shelf, and will always wash before using the Qur'an.

Question 26

What is the Sikh Holy book called?

Answer 26

The Guru Granth Sahib

Question 27

How is the Guru Granth Sahib treated by Sikhs?

Answer 27

The Holy book is treated like a living Guru, it is covered with beautiful cloths. It will be fanned. Sikhs will remove their shoes, cover their heads and bow towards the Guru Granth Sahib and it will be put to bed overnight.

Question 28

Why are Holy Books important?

Answer 28

Teach about different faiths and religions. Word of God. To learn more about God.

Question 29

What day is Christmas?

Answer 29

25th of December

Question 30

Where was Jesus born?

Answer 30

Bethlehem in a manger

Question 31

Why is Christmas important to Catholics?

Answer 31

Because we celebrate the birth of Christ God's son

Question 32

What celebration is on the 24th?

Answer 32

The vigil mass

Question 33

What do we celebrate on the next Sunday after Christmas?

Answer 33

The celebration of the Holy Family [Jesus Mary and Joseph]

Question 34

What are the colours of candles on the advent reath?

Answer 34

Pink, purple and white

Question 35

How many weeks are there in advent?

Answer 35

4 with one candle lighting each week

Question 36

Who do Catholics believe is the anointed one?

Answer 36

Jesus Christ

Question 37

What is the incarnation?

Answer 37

God made flesh

Question 38

How do Catholics read Genesis 1?

Answer 38

They read it as a poem and it is symbolic for how God created the world

Question 39

What is scientism?

Answer 39

The belief that science is the best way to find out about the world

Question 40

What is creationism?

Answer 40

The belief that the world was created exactly as it is written in Genesis 1 and 2

Question 41

How would a literal Christian read Genesis 1?

Answer 41

They would read like that is exactly how God created the world

Question 42

In Genesis 1, what did God make on the 1st day?

Answer 42

Day and Night

Question 43

In Genesis 1, what did God make on the 2nd day

Answer 43

The seas and skies

Question 44

In Genesis 1, what did God make on the 3rd day

Answer 44

Sun, Moon and the Stars

Question 45

In Genesis 1, what did God make on the 4th day

Answer 45

Land

Question 46

In Genesis 1, what did God make on the 5th day?

Answer 46

Birds and fish

Question 47

In Genesis 1, what did God make on the 6th day?

Answer 47

Humans and land animals

Question 48

In Genesis 1, what did God do on the 7th day?

Answer 48

He rested

Question 49

What did God make first in Genesis 2?

Answer 49

Adam [Man]

Question 50

What did God make second in Genesis 2?

Answer 50

All the animals which man named

Question 51

What did God make third in Genesis 2?

Answer 51

Eve[Woman]

Question 52

What was Adam made out of?

Answer 52

Dust

Question 53

What was Eve made out of?

Answer 53

Adam's rib

Question 54

What is the word for looking after the Earth?

Answer 54

Stewardship