Religions Flashcards
What is the main festival celebrated by the Hindus?
Diwali
What does the word Diwali mean?
Row of Lights
What do the Hindus do during this festival?
They put up rows of lights in their homes and temples
What is the symbolism behind Diwali?
The lamps give out rays of lightThe light drives out darknessGood drives out evil
Name 4 special activities Hindus do during Diwali?
- They try to make friends again with who they quarrelled2. They give each other presents3. They share meals4. They sing and dance
Which religion celebrates Ramadan?
The Muslims
What do you call the religion of the Muslims?
Islam
What do the Muslims call God?
Allah
Who is the special teacher that the Muslims follow?
Muhammed
What happens during Ramadan?
Adults fast
What does it mean to fast during Ramadan?
When adults do not eat from sunrise to sunset
What do you call the celebration at the end of Ramadan?
Eid-ul-Fitr The short name is Eid
What is the name of the holy book of the Muslims?
the Qur’ an
What are some of the activities that Muslims do on Eid?
Visit friends and relativesWear their best clothesGive to the poorEats special foodChildren get presents and sweetsThey send Eid cards to friends
When is a Jewish boys circumcised?
8 days after he is born
Who performs the circumcision?
a Mohel
What is the boy given at his circumcision?
A Hebrew name
When will he use this name?
At his bar mitzvahAt his weddingOn his gravestone
What happens to a boy when he turns 13?
Be becomes BAR MITZVAH
What does Bar Mitzvah mean?
Son of the Commandment
When is the Bar Mitzvah?
On the 1st Sabbath after his 13th birthday
How is the Bar Mitzvah celebrated?
He reads from the scroll of the Torah in a synagogue for the first timeThey they have a party
What happens to girls when they turn 12?
She is considered BAT MITZVAHMeaning : Daughter of the CommandmentThere is a party
What is the Jewish New Year called?
Rosh Hashana
Do they Jews have a party to celebrate it?
No it is a serious time
What do they do during Rosh Hashanah?
They think about how they have lived
When is Rosh Hashanah celebrated?
End of Sept or beginning Oct
Rosh Hashanah is the first day of…..?
The Ten Days of Atonement
What is one of the foods that the Jews eat at Rosh Hashanah?
Apple dipped in hone
What is Yom Kippur?
The last day of the Tend days of Atonement
What does Yom Kippur mean?
Day of Atonement
What happens in the synagogue on Yom Kippur?
The curtains in front of the Ark are replaced with white material
What is the Ark?
A special cupboard where the Torah is kept
What is the Torah?
The Jewish Holy Book
What do you call the preacher in the Jewish religion?
The Rabbi
Why do the Jews blow on the shofar during Yom Kippur?
To call on God to be merciful
True or false?At the end of Yom Kippur families get together and have a big party
FalseThey have a light meal to break the fast
True or false?When Muslims get married they just decide it amongst themselves?
FalseTheir families must agree
What is the name of the “church” where Muslims go to pray?
A Mosque
What does the groom do at the Muslim wedding?
Hands over a marriage gift wrapped in linen cloth to te bride’s father and her uncles
What is a Muslim marriage called?
Nikah
What language is spoken during th Nikah?
Arabic
True or false?The groom gives the bride a ring?
True
What does Atonement mean?
To make good what you did wrong
What are our water sources?
Rivers, lakes, reservoirs and dams.
Why is the sea not a water source?
It is too salty.
Name three ways to keep our water clean.
- Keep rubbish and waste water (sewage) away from rivers to keep them free of disease.2. Don’t pour chemicals, oils, paints or toxic substances down drains, or into the toilet, or into lakes or rivers.3. Take part in community clean-ups.
How can we save water?
- Fix leaking taps, or collect water from leaking ones to use.2. Never leave taps open.3. Shower instead of bathing, or use less water in the bath.4. Use less water to flush the toilet.5. Don’t use running water to wash-up, rather use a basin.6. Use leftover bath and washing up water to flush the toilet.7. Don’t run the tap until the water cools down or heats up. rather keep water in the fridge,.8. Don’t leave the tap running while you brush your teeth.9. Ask the town council to repair any leaking pipes.
How many times can you wash up dishes by hand before you use more water than an average dishwasher?
10 times
Name two ways we dirty clean water from our taps.
- We use detergents and then empty the water down the drain.2. We spray fertilizers and pesticides onto our crops.
How can we protect our water?
- Use detergent and household products that are biodegradable.2. Use natural methods of fertilizing crops and protecting them from pests.
How should we ensure we look after our water sources?
- Use less water.2. Recycle water for other uses where possible, e.g. To flush the toilet.3. Consider the chemicals we flush down our drains or toilets.4. Keep polluting chemicals away from our water sources by getting rid of them in the proper places.
Why is clean water important?
All living things need water and will die without it.
What is celebrated at Easter?
The death and resurrection of Jesus
How did Jesus die?
He was crucified on a cross
How do Christians celebrate Easter?
Go to churchGive each other Easter EggsEat Hot Cross Buns
What do the eggs symbolise?
New lifeHollow inside : the empty tomb
What do the hot cross buns symbolise?
The Cross of the crucifixion
What is the name of the main Buddhist festival?
Vesak
What is Vesak celebrating?
The birth, enlightenment & death of Buddha
When did Buddha live?
About 2500 years ago
How do Buddhists celebrate Vesak?
Go to the temple and offer food to the priests.They listen to talks on Dharma.Give food to the poorChanting & meditation
Why is it called Vesak?
The name of the month in the Indian calendar
Do all African clans do their rituals the same?
No
What plays an important role in the African ceremonies?
The Ancestors
Name the three times in African life when rituals take place?
- Birth2. When a boy is initiated into manhood3. Marriage4. Funerals
Name two things that usually take place at African rituals?
Slaughter animalsDrink African beer
What are Ancestors
The spirits of death relatives
What is Dharma?
The eternal law of the universe
What does Toxic mean?
Poisonous
What does Expire mean?
When something becomes too old to consume
Name two substances in the home that are toxic
BleachWashing soaps
What are the different ways that a product can be harmful to you?
Poisonous when swallowedBurn skin and eyesHarm lungs if inhaled
How must we store chemicals?
In a cupboard that can be closed tightly
What is the rule about throwing away chemicals:
Never throw it into drains, rivers or dams
How can we protect small children from medicines
Put it out their reach, inside cuboards
What is important to remember about taking medicines
Always take only the right amountRead the labelNever take expired medicines
What must you do if there is a fire?
- Shout FIRE!!2. Phone 112 and explain where the fire is3. If it is small try to put it out 4. Check that everyone is safe
Give 5 ways we can prevent fires from starting int he home.
No curtains near stoveNever leave the iron onStore matches where kids can’t get themDon’t put too many plugs in a socketNever play with electric switches
