Religious Stories and Parables: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which story teaches us to treat others with kindness?

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The Good Samaritan

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The Sower

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The Lost Sheep

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The Prodigal Son

Question 2

What are some reasons why people who follow a religion might find religious stories helpful?

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They can teach us about the religion's beliefs and values.

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They can help us feel closer to God or whatever we believe in.

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They can inspire us to be kinder and more helpful to others.

Question 3

In the story of Noah's Ark, why did God ask Noah to build a big boat?

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To save Noah and his family from a big flood

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To go on a long journey

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To have a party

Question 4

The story of the Good Samaritan teaches us to be kind to...

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everyone.

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only our friends.

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strangers, but not friends.

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people who give us rewards.

Question 5

Which of these is a special rule from God that tells us how to treat our parents?

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Respect your father and mother.

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Be kind to your friends.

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Don't tell lies.

Question 6

Why might people from different countries tell different stories about the same religious event?

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Stories change to match the culture and time they're told in.

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People forget the real story over time.

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People like to make up different stories.

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Religious stories aren't true, so people can make up whatever they want.

Question 7

In the story of Noah's Ark, why were the people considered wicked?

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They were unkind and selfish.

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They didn't believe in God.

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They weren't religious enough.

Question 8

Why do people sometimes change religious stories a little bit?

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To make the story more relevant to the people listening

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To make the story more exciting

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To change the meaning of the story

Question 9

The story of the Lost Son is a famous story. People think about it differently and have their own ideas about what it means.

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The story can mean different things to different people.

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The story means only one thing.

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Everyone has the same idea about the story.

Question 10

Why do people share religious stories and parables?

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To teach important lessons

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To scare people into behaving well

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To make people happy

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To explain how the world started

Question 11

Amelia visited a church and a temple. At both places, she heard stories about kind people. What did Amelia notice was the same about the two stories?

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The stories were about helping others.

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The stories were about talking to strangers.

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The stories had lots of animals.

Question 12

The story of the Good Samaritan in Christianity teaches us to help others, even if they are strangers. What is a similar message that this story might teach in other religions?

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Always help those less fortunate than you.

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Help only people of your own religion.

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Never talk to strangers.

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Help people only if you get something in return.

Question 13

In the story of Noah's Ark, what does the dove with the leaf in its beak symbolize?

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Hope and new beginnings

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Good luck

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Strength and power

Question 14

Imagine you meet someone who is poor and doesn't have a home. How can the story of the Good Samaritan help you decide what to do?

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Help them by giving them food, water, or a blanket.

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Ignore them, it's not your problem.

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Give them some money and tell them to go away.

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Call the police because they are making you feel scared.

Question 15

Who told the story of the Lost Sheep?

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Jesus

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Moses

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Abraham

Question 16

Which of these is an example of a parable?

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The story of the Good Samaritan

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The story of Noah's Ark

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The story of David and Goliath

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The story of the Tower of Babel

Question 17

A parable is a story that:

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Teaches something important

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Is not true

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Is about real people

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Is a song

Question 18

Jesus told the story of:

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The Lost Sheep

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Cinderella

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The Three Little Pigs

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Rapunzel

Question 19

The Lost Sheep teaches us that:

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God loves everyone

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We should forgive each other

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Rules are important

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Friends are special

Question 20

The Parable of the Talents tells us to use our talents to:

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Help others

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Hide them away

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Only use them when needed

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Never use them

Question 21

Religious stories often:

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Teach about good and bad

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Include magic

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Tell us true stories

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Use difficult words

Question 22

A common idea in religious stories is:

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Good wins over evil

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Rules are everything

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Nature is beautiful

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Magic is dangerous

Question 23

What are parables?

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Made-up stories with valuable teachings

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Real stories that happened long ago

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Songs that we sing in church

Question 24

Who told us the story of the Good Samaritan?

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Jesus

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Peter

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Paul

Question 25

What is the main lesson we learn from the story of the Prodigal Son?

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It is important to forgive

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We should always obey our parents

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It is dangerous to travel far away from home

Question 26

What is an important idea we can take from the story of Moses and the burning bush?

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God is always near, even when we can't see him

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It's okay to be afraid sometimes

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We should always follow our dreams

Question 27

In the story of David and Goliath, what did David use to defeat Goliath?

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A slingshot

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A sword

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A shield

Question 28

In the story of the Good Samaritan, who helped the injured man?

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A kind stranger

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A priest

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A Levite

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A Roman soldier

Question 29

What did Jesus use parables to do?

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To teach important lessons

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To tell stories about his life

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To explain difficult ideas

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To make people laugh

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a common theme in religious stories for children?

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The importance of money

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Love and kindness

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Listening to our parents

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Forgiveness

Question 31

What is the main message of the parable of the Lost Sheep?

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God loves everyone, even those who stray away

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It's important to follow the rules

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We should always obey our parents

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It's better to be rich than poor

Question 32

Which of these is an example of a religious story?

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The birth of Jesus

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The Three Little Pigs

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The Lion and the Mouse

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Cinderella

Question 33

Which of these is a special feature of a religious parable?

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It teaches a clear lesson

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It always takes place in ancient times

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It only has human characters

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It is always written in rhyme

Question 34

What is the main reason for telling religious stories to children?

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To teach them about their culture and beliefs

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To scare them into behaving well

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To keep them entertained

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To make them believe in God

Question 35

Can you name a religious parable that teaches us about the importance of forgiveness?

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The Prodigal Son

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The Good Samaritan

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The Lost Sheep

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The Tower of Babel

Question 36

Which of these is a story from the Bible?

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The Parable of the Good Samaritan

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The Little Red Riding Hood

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The Three Little Pigs

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Pinocchio

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a way that Bible stories can help us?

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They can make us rich.

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They can teach us how to love others.

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They can help us to make good choices.

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They can give us hope in difficult times.

Question 38

What is a parable?

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A made-up story that teaches a lesson.

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A true story from the Bible.

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A poem about God.

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A song about Jesus.

Question 39

Who is the main character in the Parable of the Good Samaritan?

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A Samaritan

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A priest

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A Levite

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A tax collector

Question 40

What does the Parable of the Talents teach us about how we should use our gifts and abilities?

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We should use them to help others and make the world a better place.

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We should hide them away so no one can take them from us.

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We should only use them for our own benefit.

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We should not use them at all.

Question 41

What is the main purpose of a parable?

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To teach a moral lesson

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To entertain

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To tell a historical event

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To explain a scientific concept

Question 42

Which of these is a Christian symbol?

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Cross

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Star of David

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Crescent moon

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Yin-Yang

Question 43

What is a parable?

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A story that teaches a lesson

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A song that people sing to God

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A prayer that people pray

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A riddle that people solve

Question 44

Who told the story of the Good Samaritan?

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Jesus

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Moses

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King David

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Mary

Question 45

What is the lesson of the story of the Lost Sheep?

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God cares for everyone, even those who make mistakes

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People should always follow the rules

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Sheep are very important

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It is bad to lose things

Question 46

Who was the angel who told Mary she would have a baby?

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Gabriel

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Michael

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Raphael

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Uriel

Question 47

What is a symbol of peace in Christianity?

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A dove

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A cross

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A sword

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A crown

Question 48

Why do Christians celebrate Easter?

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To remember Jesus' resurrection

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To remember Jesus' birth

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To remember Jesus' death

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To remember Jesus' baptism

Question 49

What is the name of the holy book of Judaism?

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The Torah

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The Bible

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The Quran

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The Vedas

Question 50

What is the name of the place where Christians worship?

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A church

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A mosque

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A temple

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A synagogue

Question 51

Why did Jesus use parables?

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To make his teachings easier to remember and understand.

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To trick people into believing him.

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To show how God's kingdom is like.

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To encourage people to follow his example.

Question 52

Who helped the wounded man in the story of the Good Samaritan?

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A Samaritan

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A priest

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A Levite

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A Roman soldier

Question 53

Which of these is a feature of a parable?

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It is a simple story that teaches a lesson.

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It is always set in the past.

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It has many characters.

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It is hard to understand.

Question 54

Why do religious teachers often use stories and parables?

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Because they can teach complex ideas in a simple way.

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Because they are fun to listen to.

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Because they are the only way to teach about religion.

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Because they make people believe in God.

Question 55

In the story of the Prodigal Son, what did the son do with his money?

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He spent it all on himself.

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He gave it to the poor.

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He invested it wisely.

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He buried it in the ground.

Question 56

Which of these is NOT a type of religious story?

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Fairy tale

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Myth

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Legend

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Parable

Question 57

Why are stories and parables used in religious traditions?

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To teach important life lessons

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To entertain followers

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To scare people into following the religion

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To teach about science

Question 58

What is NOT a common theme found in parables?

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The Earth is round

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Be kind to others

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You can be forgiven for your mistakes

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It's important to share

Question 59

What is a parable?

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A short story that teaches a life lesson

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A long story that tells a true event

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A poem about a religious event

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A prayer that is said at a certain time

Question 60

What is the difference between a story and a parable?

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Stories focus on characters, while parables focus on life lessons

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Stories are true, while parables are made up

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Stories are long, while parables are short

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Stories are for children, while parables are for adults

Question 61

What is a parable?

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A story that teaches a lesson

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A story that is always true

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A story that is meant to be taken literally

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A story that has no meaning

Question 62

Which of these is NOT a skill you need to understand religious stories?

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Cooking

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Listening

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Imagination

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Reading

Question 63

Which of these is NOT a way that religious stories can help us grow spiritually?

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By making us more wealthy

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By teaching us about faith

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By inspiring us to be more compassionate

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By giving us a sense of hope

Question 64

What is the key purpose of stories and parables in religious teachings?

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To teach important lessons about right and wrong

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To provide interesting accounts of religious events

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To entertain believers with exciting tales

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To promote following religious routines