Religious Stories and Parables: Explore the Power of Storytelling in Religion

Question 1

In parables, a special technique is used to make moral lessons easy to understand and remember. What is this technique?

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Using comparisons to things people are familiar with

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Using difficult words that people don't know

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Telling stories that have nothing to do with the lesson

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Not talking about the lesson and just telling a fun story

Question 2

What is the most important lesson we learn from the story of The Good Samaritan?

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We should be kind and helpful to others, even strangers.

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We should only help people who are similar to us.

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We should always put our own needs ahead of others.

Question 3

What is a key teaching from the Parable of the Good Samaritan?

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Help those in need, even when it's hard.

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Help only those you know.

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Always put yourself first.

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Help only those like you.

Question 4

What is a 'moral lesson' and can you give an example of one from a parable?

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A moral lesson is a story that teaches us about right and wrong.

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A moral lesson is a story that is not true.

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A moral lesson is a story that makes us feel happy.

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A moral lesson is a story that scares us.

Question 5

Why did Jesus use parables in his teachings?

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To help people learn important lessons easily

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To make his stories more interesting

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To prove that he was a powerful teacher

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To make people believe in him

Question 6

In the story Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth". What does the salt symbolize?

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Making the world a better place

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Being kind and loving

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Being a good friend

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Being perfect

Question 7

Religious stories and parables are often linked to the cultures they come from. Why do you think this is?

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They show the unique beliefs and traditions of the cultures they come from.

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They have no connection to the cultures they come from.

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They are exactly the same in all cultures around the world.

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They are not important to the cultures they come from.

Question 8

What do religious stories and parables often use to help us learn their lessons?

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Figurative language

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Real-life events

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Historical facts

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Scientific ideas

Question 9

When we read a religious story, why is it important to know when and where it was written?

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Because it helps us understand the beliefs of the people who wrote it.

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Because it helps us find the main characters in the story.

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Because it tells us what type of story it is.

Question 10

In the story of 'The Good Samaritan', who helped the man who was hurt?

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The Samaritan

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The priest

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The Levite

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The innkeeper

Question 11

How can we be kind when we talk about religious stories?

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Ask questions if we don't understand.

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Change the stories to make them more fun.

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Only use stories from our own religion.

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Use the stories to make fun of others.

Question 12

Parables are special stories that teach us valuable lessons. Which of these is something that parables usually do NOT have?

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A story about something that actually happened

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A simple and clear story

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A lesson about how to live well

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Special words with a deeper meaning

Question 13

Why do people often tell religious stories?

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To teach about right and wrong

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To share important history

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To make people happy

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To scare people into behaving well

Question 14

What is a parable?

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A story that teaches a lesson

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A story about a real person

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A story that is not true

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A story about God

Question 15

Which of these is a famous parable from the Bible?

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The Good Samaritan

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The Three Little Pigs

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Jack and the Beanstalk

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Cinderella

Question 16

Which religion is most connected to the story of Noah's Ark?

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Judaism

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Christianity

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Islam

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Buddhism

Question 17

What was the main purpose of Noah's Ark?

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To save animals from a flood

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To transport people to a new land

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To punish the wicked

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To start a new world

Question 18

What is an important message from the story of the Prodigal Son?

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God loves us even when we make mistakes

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We should always obey our parents

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The rich are happier than the poor

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We should never forgive those who wrong us

Question 19

What is the main reason why people tell religious stories and parables?

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To teach us about what's good and bad

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To scare us into behaving well

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To make us laugh

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To help us understand the world

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a common lesson we can learn from religious stories and parables?

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Money is the most important thing in life

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Be kind to others

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Don't be greedy

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Always tell the truth

Question 21

What is a parable?

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A short story that teaches a lesson

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A long story about a religious leader

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A song that helps us pray

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A picture that shows us something about God

Question 22

What is the most important thing we can learn from the story of the Good Samaritan?

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We should help people who need help, even if they are different from us

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We should always be careful when we travel

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We should never talk to strangers

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We should always carry lots of money with us

Question 23

Are religious stories and parables only for children?

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No

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Yes

Question 24

Which of these is an example of a religious story?

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The story of David and Goliath

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The story of Cinderella

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The story of Harry Potter

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The story of Superman

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a skill we should learn from this unit?

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Learning as many religious stories as possible

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Understanding what religious stories and parables teach us

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Using these teachings to make good choices

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Thinking carefully about different religious ideas

Question 26

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

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A Samaritan

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A priest

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A tax collector

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A Roman soldier

Question 27

What does the parable of the Sower mainly teach us about?

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How people respond to God's message

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The importance of growing food

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The dangers of farming

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The meaning of different seeds

Question 28

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 29

What is the main purpose of a parable?

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To teach moral lessons

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To entertain people

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To scare people

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To provide historical information

Question 30

What do these stories from the Bible have in common?

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They all teach important lessons about life

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They all include talking animals

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They all happened in the same place

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They all include magic spells

Question 31

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

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They can make us afraid of God

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They can give us hope and strength

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They can teach us about right and wrong

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They can bring people together

Question 32

Jesus used special stories to teach important lessons. What are these stories called?

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Parables

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Fables

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Legends

Question 33

There's a story about a man who planted seeds in different soils. What is the name of this story?

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The Parable of the Sower

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The Parable of the Growing Seed

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The Parable of the Mustard Seed

Question 34

What does the Parable of the Mustard Seed teach us about God's power?

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God can make big things grow from tiny beginnings

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God is always there for us, even when we don't see Him

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God loves us no matter what

Question 35

Who is the boy who defeated a giant named Goliath in the Bible?

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David

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Goliath

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King Saul

Question 36

How is a parable different from a normal story?

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A parable has a special meaning, while a normal story does not

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A parable is shorter than a normal story

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A parable is only about made-up people and places

Question 37

What is a parable?

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A short story that teaches a lesson

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A long story about true events

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A poem about nature

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A prayer to God

Question 38

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, who showed kindness and helped the injured man?

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A traveler from Samaria

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A priest

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A Jewish leader

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A Roman soldier

Question 39

What is the main message of the parable of the lost sheep?

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God loves and cares for all people.

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It is important to obey your parents.

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It is easy to get lost.

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Sheep are very valuable animals.

Question 40

Who received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai?

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Moses

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Abraham

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King David

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Jesus

Question 41

What is the name of the place where Muslims go to pray?

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Mosque

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Church

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Synagogue

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Temple

Question 42

What is the holy book of Islam called?

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Qur'an

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Bible

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Torah

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Bhagavad Gita

Question 43

Which animal is considered sacred in Hinduism?

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Cow

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Dog

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Cat

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Lion

Question 44

What is a parable?

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A short story that teaches a lesson.

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A long story that is always about history.

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A type of poem that tells a story.

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A song that is used to worship God.

Question 45

Which of these is a parable from the Bible?

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The Good Samaritan

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The Three Little Pigs

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Cinderella

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The Lion and the Mouse

Question 46

What does the parable of the lost sheep tell us about God?

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He is always looking for us, even when we get lost.

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He is angry with us when we make mistakes.

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He only cares about the good people.

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He is not real.

Question 47

What is the main lesson of the parable of the talents?

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We should use our gifts to help others.

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We should not be afraid to fail.

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It is better to be rich than poor.

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We should always trust in God.

Question 48

What is a parable?

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A story with a deep meaning

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A silly made-up story

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A story about real people

Question 49

Which of these is not a reason we read religious stories?

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To have fun and laugh

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To learn right from wrong

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To feel better when we're sad

Question 50

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

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A man from Samaria

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A priest

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A Roman soldier

Question 51

What is the most important lesson of the story of David and Goliath?

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God is strong, even when we feel small

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Big people are always stronger

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It's okay to show off when you win

Question 52

Which religion uses parables a lot in its teachings?

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Christianity

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Buddhism

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Hinduism

Question 53

What is a parable?

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A made-up story with a moral

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A true story with a moral

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A poem with a moral

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A song with a moral

Question 54

Which of these is NOT a type of religious story?

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Stories about fairies

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Stories about creation

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Stories about floods

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Stories about parables

Question 55

Who told the parable of the Good Samaritan?

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Jesus

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Moses

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Abraham

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Noah

Question 56

How are a story and a parable different?

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Parables have a moral and stories do not

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Stories are true and parables are not

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Stories are about people and parables are about animals

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There is no difference

Question 57

Which of these is a parable?

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The story of the Good Samaritan

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The story of Adam and Eve

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The story of Noah's Ark

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The story of David and Goliath

Question 58

What is the main message of the parable of the Prodigal Son?

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We should forgive those who wrong us

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We should never leave home

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We should always obey our parents

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We should always be kind to others

Question 59

What is a religious tradition?

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A set of beliefs and practices passed down through generations

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A type of music used in ceremonies

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A building where services are held

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A group of people who share religious beliefs

Question 60

How do religious stories and parables help us learn about people from different religions?

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They teach us about the beliefs and cultures of different religions.

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They teach us about different ways to pray.

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They teach us about the history of the world.

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They teach us about science.

Question 61

Why do people tell stories and parables?

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To teach people about important ideas

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To entertain people

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To scare people

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To make people laugh

Question 62

Which of these parables is about the importance of forgiveness?

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The Parable of the Prodigal Son

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The Parable of the Good Samaritan (A story about helping others)

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The Parable of the Mustard Seed (A story about growth)

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The Parable of the Sower (A story about listening)

Question 63

Which of these stories is from the Christian tradition?

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The story of Moses and the Ten Commandments (A Jewish story)

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The story of Buddha's enlightenment (A Buddhist story)

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The story of Muhammad's journey to heaven (An Islamic story)

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The story of the birth of Krishna (A Hindu story)

Question 64

What is the main lesson that we can learn from the parable of the Good Samaritan?

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We should always help those in need, even if they are different from us

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We should only help those who can help us in return

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We should always put ourselves first

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We should never talk to strangers