Theme B Religion and Life

Question 1

Creationism

Answer 1

Belief that God created the world in 6 days, as stated in Genesis

Question 2

Fundamentalists

Answer 2

Believers in the literal truth of the creation story in Genesis

Question 3

Liberalists

Answer 3

Believers in the symbolic nature of the creation story in Genesis

Question 4

The Big Bang Theory

Answer 4

Theory stating the rapid expansion of the universe from a single point about 13.7 billion years ago

Question 5

Evolution

Answer 5

Theory that different species have developed over time from simple life forms

Question 6

Darwin’s theory

Answer 6

Evolution by natural selection based on variation, genes, survival, and reproduction

Question 7

Awe

Answer 7

Feeling of privilege and wonder upon witnessing beautiful landscapes or creations

Question 8

Wonder

Answer 8

Curiosity about the creation of beautiful landscapes or creations

Question 9

Land pollution

Answer 9

Contamination of land by litter or landfill sites

Question 10

Water pollution

Answer 10

Contamination of water by oil spills or dumping rubbish

Question 11

Air pollution

Answer 11

Contamination of air by fumes leading to acid rain

Question 12

Global warming

Answer 12

Rise in temperature and melting of ice caps due to CO2 release

Question 13

Stewardship

Answer 13

Christian belief in the responsible management of the planet

Question 14

Dominion

Answer 14

Christian belief in having control and power over the planet

Question 15

Ahimsa

Answer 15

Buddhist principle of non-harm towards all life

Question 16

Re-birth

Answer 16

Buddhist belief in being reborn into different bodies

Question 17

Karma

Answer 17

Buddhist belief that actions have consequences, leading to good or bad re-birth

Question 18

Right action

Answer 18

Part of the 8 fold path, including saving life and being respectful

Question 19

Right livelihood

Answer 19

Part of the 8 fold path, earning a living without hurting others

Question 20

Right speech

Answer 20

Part of the 8 fold path, speaking out against bad actions

Question 21

Story of Adam and Eve

Answer 21

Biblical tale of creation, temptation, and consequences

Question 22

Animal experimentation

Answer 22

Testing drugs, medicines, or cosmetics on animals for human benefit

Question 23

Vegetarian

Answer 23

Person who does not eat meat

Question 24

Vegan

Answer 24

Person who does not eat or use animal products

Question 25

Factory farming

Answer 25

Intensive rearing of livestock under controlled conditions

Question 26

Battery hens

Answer 26

Hens confined in battery cages for egg production

Question 27

Organic farming

Answer 27

Sustainable farming without pesticides, prioritizing animal welfare

Question 28

Sanctity of Life

Answer 28

Belief that all life is holy and sacred, not to be taken away

Question 29

Euthanasia

Answer 29

Painless killing of someone dying from a painful disease

Question 30

Purgatory

Answer 30

Catholic belief in a place for souls not yet ready for heaven

Question 31

Conception

Answer 31

When the sperm and egg meet to form a zygote

Question 32

Foetus

Answer 32

Fertilized egg developing in the womb

Question 33

Abortion

Answer 33

Termination of a pregnancy

Question 34

Hospices

Answer 34

Places for terminally ill patients to die peacefully

Question 35

Heaven

Answer 35

Concept of eternal paradise in Christian belief

Question 36

Hell

Answer 36

Concept of eternal suffering or separation from God in Christian belief

Question 37

Re-birth (Buddhist)

Answer 37

Buddhist belief in being reborn into different bodies

Question 38

Karma (Buddhist)

Answer 38

Buddhist belief that actions have consequences, leading to good or bad re-birth