Short Mark Exam Questions

Question 1

Give two examples of animals which are used for transport (2)

Answer 1

Donkeys, mules, camels, horses, dogs (pulling sleds), carrier pigeons, elephants.

Question 2

Give two reasons why some religious people do not eat meat (2)

Answer 2

Religious teachings encourage them not too e.g. 1st precept, ahimsa, it’s cruel, not good stewardship, because they are vegetarian/vegan.

Question 3

Give two reasons why some animals are kept in zoo’s (2)

Answer 3

So they can be seen by the public/entertainment/education/preserve species/breeding programmes/help understand them/because they are dangerous/revue them.

Question 4

Give two ways in which humans use animals (2)

Answer 4

Research, entertainment, education, companionship, testing, eating, clothing, food, scientific experiments/breakthroughs, hunting, poaching, sport.

Question 5

Give two reasons some people choose to become vegetarian (2)

Answer 5

Health, upbringing, religion, concerns about farming methods, don’t like the taste of meat, concerns for animal rights.

Question 6

Give two reasons why many religious believers are against the fur and ivory trades (2)

Answer 6

It is illegal and causes suffering to a living thing.
Buddhists - oppose poor treatment of animals. All life is precious. Life is as precious to an animal as it is to a human. All forms of life are dependent on each other, by caring for other creatures human life will be improved. Compassion and loving kindness should be shown.
Christianity - Christians believe animals and birds are valuable. God gave humans stewardship over all his creation. Humans have a duty to protect his creation. Some could argue they are justified as God told humans to bring animals under his control (dominion).