RS Yr08 Sum1

Question 1

1.1 Age of consent

Answer 1

In the UK, the ‘age of consent’ for anyone to have sex is 16-years old

Question 2

1.2 Celibacy

Answer 2

Not having sexual relations at all; to be celibate

Question 3

1.3 Chastity

Answer 3

Keeping oneself sexually pure, for example waiting until marriage before having sex; being chaste

Question 4

1.4 Heterosexuality

Answer 4

Being physically/ sexually attracted to persons of the opposite gender

Question 5

1.5 Homosexuality

Answer 5

Being physically/ sexually attracted to persons of the same gender

Question 6

1.6 Adultery

Answer 6

Having an affair, a sexual relationship with someone you are not married to

Question 7

1.7 Contraception

Answer 7

Precautions taken to prevent pregnancy, and to protect against contracting or transmitting sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Question 8

1.8 Family planning

Answer 8

Planning when to have a family and how big that family will be, by the use of birth control practices and/or contraception

Question 9

1.9 Procreation

Answer 9

Having a child; seen as a duty in many religions

Question 10

1.10 What does the Old Testament say about same sex relations?

Answer 10

The Bible teaches “Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; it is detestable”. This tells Christians that homosexulaity is a sin.

Question 11

1.11 What does the Golden Rule teach Christians?

Answer 11

The Bible teaches the Golden Rule of “Do to others as you would have them do to you”. This tells Christians to treat other people as they would like to be treated.

Question 12

1.12 What do Christians believe about procreation?

Answer 12

The Bible teaches “Be fruitful and multiply”, which tells Christians that they should procreate (have children), and not use contraception to stop this happening.

Question 13

2.1 Civil marriage

Answer 13

Non-religious marriage ceremony; performed in a non-religious setting with no religious aspects

Question 14

2.2 Civil partnership

Answer 14

The legal union of two people of the same gender

Question 15

2.3 Cohabitation

Answer 15

A couple living together without being married or in a civil partnership

Question 16

2.4 Commitment

Answer 16

The act of making a promise or pledge

Question 17

2.5 Contract

Answer 17

A binding agreement between two sides

Question 18

2.6 Covenant

Answer 18

An agreement based on promises between two; often linked to religion, so includes an agreement before and with God

Question 19

2.7 Polygamy

Answer 19

The practice of having multiple spouses (wives and/or husbands)

Question 20

2.8 Sacrament

Answer 20

A ritual through which the believer receives a special gift of grace; The external and visible sign of an inward grace

Question 21

2.9 Vows

Answer 21

Promises made during a marriage ceremony

Question 22

2.10 Which part of the Adam and Eve story teaches Christians about marriage?

Answer 22

The Bible teaches that Eve was made from Adam’s rib and so “This is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh”. This suggests marriages binds the two people, to create a new family.

Question 23

2.11 Which of the Ten Commandments teaches Christians about sex outside of marriage?

Answer 23

The Bible teaches “Do not commit adultery” which tells Christians that sex outside of marriage is a sin.

Question 24

2.12 What part of the marriage ceremony do Christians say to promise to God that they will not divorce or separate?

Answer 24

In the Church of England marriage service vows, Christians say “to have and to hold from this day forward; … till death do us part; according to God’s holy law”, which shows Christians that they are making a promise in front of God to stay together.

Question 25

2.13 Why do Muslims think marriage is so important?

Answer 25

The Hadith teaches that “there is no institution in Islam more beloved and dearer (to God) than marriage”, which means that Muslims want to marry to be loved by God and in his favour.

Question 26

3.1 Annulment

Answer 26

The cancellation of a marriage; A Catholic Church ruling that a marriage was never valid

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3.2 Divorce

Answer 27

Legal ending of a marriage

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3.3 Separation

Answer 28

When spouses in a marriage stop living together without getting divorced

Question 29

3.4 Remarriage

Answer 29

Marriage for a second time, after divorce ending an earlier marriage

Question 30

3.5 Lesser of two evils

Answer 30

When making a choice between two difficult or ‘wrong’ consequences, this means to choose the ‘least bad’ option (for example, ending a marriage contract in order to protect family members or avoid long-term suffering)

Question 31

3.6 Compassion

Answer 31

Sympathy and concern for the suffering of others

Question 32

3.7 What did Jesus teach about divorce and adultery?

Answer 32

Jesus answered his disciples; “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.” From the Gospel of Mark.

Question 33

3.8 Why do some Christians believe divorce is acceptable?

Answer 33

Jesus said “I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery.” From the Gospel of Matthew.

Question 34

4.1 Extended family

Answer 34

Family unit comprising two parents and their children, but also grandparents, cousins etc.

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4.2 Nuclear family

Answer 35

Family unit made up of two (biological) parents and their child(ren)

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4.3 Responsibility

Answer 36

A duty; something we have to do, like looking after a younger sibling or caring for other relatives

Question 37

4.4 Same sex parents

Answer 37

People of the same-sex who are raising children together

Question 38

4.5 Single parent family

Answer 38

A family of either a mum or dad, plus child(ren)

Question 39

4.6 What does the Ten Commandments say about parents and families?

Answer 39

The Old Testament teaches ‘Honour your father and your mother’, which teaches Christians that they should respect and listen to their parents in response to the love and care they are given while growing up.

Question 40

5.1 Gender prejudice

Answer 40

Negative thoughts, feelings or beliefs about a person or group based on their gender

Question 41

5.2 Gender discrimination

Answer 41

Acting on prejudices against someone because of their gender

Question 42

5.3 Gender equality

Answer 42

Belief that all genders have equal status and value, so discrimination against any is wrong

Question 43

5.4 Sexual stereotyping

Answer 43

Having a fixed general idea or image of how men and/or women will behave

Question 44

5.5 Misogyny

Answer 44

Dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women.

Question 45

5.6 Patriarchy

Answer 45

Society in which the oldest male is the leader of the family; or a society controlled by men, where they use their power to their own advantage.

Question 46

5.7 What part of the Bible suggests that women are less equal than men?

Answer 46

After the Fall, Eve is told “With painful labour you will give birth to children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.” This means that the Old Testament suggests that women should submit to their husbands and do as they say.

Question 47

5.8 What does the New Testament teach about equality?

Answer 47

Jesus taught that “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Jesus Christ’. Which teaches Christians that everyone is equal, regardless of ethnicity, class or gender.

Question 48

5.9 What did the Prophet Muhammad say about equality?

Answer 48

The Prophet Muhammad said that “People are as equal as the teeth of a comb”, which tells Muslims that all people are equal, especially when working together.