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Religious studies Flashcards

Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism

1
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What is the first line of the Lord’s Prayer?

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Our father in heaven, holy is your name.

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What is the second line of the Lord’s Prayer?

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Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

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What is the third line of the Lord’s Prayer?

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Give us this day our daily bread.

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What is the fourth line of the Lord’s Prayer?

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And forgive us our sins, as we also have forgiven people who have sinned against us.

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What is the last line of the Lord’s Prayer?

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And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

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How many ‘lines’ is the Lord’s Prayer?

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Five.

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What is the structure of the first line?

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A description of God.

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What is the structure of the second line?

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Asking for God’s will to happen.

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What is the structure of the third line?

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Asking God to give them what they need.

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What is the structure of the fourth line?

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Asking God to forgive them and for themselves to forgive others.

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What is the structure of the last line?

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Asking God to keep them away from evil.

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12
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What word do you say at the end of christian prayer?

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Amen.

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What is one good thing about meditation and prayer?

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Various answers: relaxation, feeling closer to God, being able to clear their mind and focus on the present.

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14
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What do Muslims face when they pray?

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The ka’bah.

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15
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Where is the Ka’bah?

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Mecca

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16
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Where do Muslims (particularly men) pray?

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The mosque.

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17
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How can Muslims adjust their prayer?

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They can ask God for something personal.

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18
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What is asking God for your own things called in Islam?

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Duah.

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19
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Do women pray at the mosque?

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No. They are encouraged to pray at home.

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20
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What must Muslims do before pray?

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Perform wudu.

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21
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What is Wudu in Islam?

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Washing to purify themselves.

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22
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What religion has a red dot on their forehead?

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Hindu.

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What is the red dot made from?

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Sandalwood paste or kukum powder.

24
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What is Hindu worship called?

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Puja

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What do Hindus usually use when they pray?

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Bells, food, scents and lamps to create a holy atmosphere.

26
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How many Gods do Sikhs have?

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One- they are monotheistic.

27
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Where do most Sikhs live?

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India.

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Who do Sikhs worship?

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Gudwara.

29
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What is one of the main Hindu deities?

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Ganesh the elephant goddess.

30
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What six things does Hindu puja include?

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Bell, murti, sandal wood paste, food offerings, holy water and an incense stick.

31
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Why do Hindus have a bell in puja?

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To let the deity know puja is about to begin.

32
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What is a murti?

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A statue of a god/goddess that contains the presence of the god/goddess represented.

33
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What is sandalwood paste used for in Hindu puja?

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Used to mark the worshippers forehead.

34
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What are food offerings for in puja?

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They believe the deity has blessed the food and it symbolises love between the worshippers and the gods.

35
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What is water used for in puja?

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Water is used to clean the murti.

36
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What is incense used for in Hinduism?

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To create a holy atmosphere and to purify the air.

37
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What religion is Salah used in?

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Islam.

38
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What are the five pillars of Islam?

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Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Hajj and Fasting.

39
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What is shahada in Islam?

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It is a testimony to only pray to Allah and his messenger the prophet Mohammed.

40
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What is Salah in Islam?

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Muslim prayer.

41
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What is Zakat in the five pillars of Islam?

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Giving to charity or paying the Zakat.

42
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What is Hajj, the fourth pillar of Islam?

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It means making the pilgrimage to the Ka’bah in Mecca at some point in their lives.

43
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When do Muslims fast?

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In the month of Ramadan.

44
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What is simple Meditation called in Buddhism?

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Samatha.

45
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Which religion uses meditation a lot?

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Buddhism.

46
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What does Samatha do?

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Help you develop a calm mind and relax.

47
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What is the definition of Meditation?

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Meditation is when you focus your mind on something e.g. a picture, poetry, a holy book or your breathing.

48
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Is all meditation religious?

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No- non religious meditation calms people down whereas religious forms of meditation can help you focus or understand religious teachings.

49
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What is another main form of Buddhist meditation?

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Mandalas.

50
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What is a mandala?

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A sort of piece of art- a pattern made from sand.

51
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What happens when a mandala is finished?

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It is swept away and into the sea or a river to remind them that nothing is permanent.

52
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What are Buddhist monks supposed to think of while creating mandalas?

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The Buddhist teachings.

53
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What do the different colours and images of a mandala represent?

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Different teachings of the Buddha.

54
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Do you have to be a monk or nun to be Buddhist?

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No- most people aren’t.

55
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Do Buddhists drink alcohol?

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Not normally.

56
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Are Buddhists vegetarian?

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Not typically for religious reasons, contrary to popular belief.

57
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Who do Buddhists pray to?

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No one although there are some supernatural figures on the path to enlightenment.

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