Religion and Society: Exploring the Role of Religion in Society

Question 1

Which religion is most commonly practiced in the United Kingdom?

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Christianity

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Islam

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Hinduism

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Buddhism

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a way religion influences society?

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Promoting science

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Influencing culture

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Shaping politics

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Addressing social issues

Question 3

What do we call a society where different religions live together?

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Pluralistic society

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Secular society

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Monotheistic society

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Atheistic society

Question 4

Which of these is NOT something that religion can do in a society?

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Make more money for everyone

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Help to make laws and rules

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Bring people together

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Help people to be fair to each other

Question 5

What is the main difference between faith and religion?

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Faith is personal, while religion is organized.

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Religion is based on beliefs, while faith is based on experience.

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Faith is a way of life, while religion is a set of rules.

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There is no difference between faith and religion.

Question 6

What is NOT a way that religion influences society?

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Separating people into different groups

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Providing support and comfort

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Involving people in justice issues

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Influencing laws and policy

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a way in which religion influences society?

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Promoting technological advancements

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Affecting cultural traditions

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Guiding political decisions

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Encouraging social justice

Question 8

How can religious differences be respected and lived with peacefully in a diverse society?

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Through understanding and tolerance

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By establishing one religion as the official faith

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By restricting or suppressing religious expression

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By forcing everyone to convert to a single religion

Question 9

What does the term 'secularism' refer to?

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The separation of religion from government and public affairs

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The belief that there is no god

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The belief that all religions are equally true

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The promotion of a specific religion

Question 10

Which important event in history marked the official recognition of Christianity as the main religion in the Roman Empire?

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The Edict of Milan

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The Council of Nicaea

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The Great Schism

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The Protestant Reformation

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a key concept when studying the relationship between religion and society?

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How weather affects religion

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How society influences religion

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How religion influences society

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How religion relates to culture

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a way in which religion can contribute positively to a community?

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Promoting division and conflict based on religious differences

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Providing comfort and support during difficult times

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Bringing people together around shared beliefs and values

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Encouraging ethical behavior and positive social norms

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a way that religion can influence society?

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Enforces building codes

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Shapes laws and policies

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Provides moral guidance

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Creates artistic and cultural expressions

Question 14

What are some different views people have about religion's role in politics?

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Some people believe religion should not be involved in politics.

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Some people believe religion should have a strong influence on politics.

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Everyone agrees that religion and politics should be completely separate.

Question 15

Why do you think people take part in religious customs, such as rituals and ceremonies?

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To make friends and feel closer to their community

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To become rich and famous

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To avoid getting into trouble

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To get magical powers

Question 16

What helps people from different religions work together well?

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Respect

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Power

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Money

Question 17

Why are religious symbols important?

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They tell stories about our religion.

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They show us who we are.

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They make people happy.

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They tell us what to do.

Question 18

How do religious beliefs and values contribute to a fairer society?

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Encouraging charity and helping others

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Supporting the government and laws

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Teaching people to believe in God

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Banning all bad things

Question 19

What are some different things religious people might think about genetic engineering?

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It is wrong because it changes the natural world.

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It is good because it can help us cure diseases.

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It is a personal choice.

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It is never allowed.

Question 20

How does religion influence the culture of a group?

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It provides values, traditions, and symbols that shape the group's identity and practices.

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It has no impact on the group's art or music.

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It only affects the religious practices of the group.

Question 21

How can religion contribute to addressing social problems?

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It can bring people together to support each other and work towards common goals.

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It only creates conflicts and divisions in society.

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It can never help to reduce inequality.

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It always solves social problems quickly.

Question 22

How can religion be both a force for good and for discrimination?

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Religious beliefs and teachings can be used to justify both tolerance and prejudice.

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Religion is always a force for good.

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Religion has no influence on people's attitudes towards others.

Question 23

How can we ensure that religion is a positive force in society?

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By promoting dialogue and understanding between different religions.

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By restricting religious practices in public life.

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By giving special privileges to religious groups.

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By ignoring the role of religion in society.

Question 24

What is the difference between religious freedom and religious tolerance?

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Religious freedom is a legal right to practice one's religion, while religious tolerance is a personal attitude of acceptance towards different beliefs.

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Religious tolerance is more important than religious freedom.

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There is no difference between the two.

Question 25

How does religion provide meaning and purpose in life for some people?

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It offers a framework for understanding the world and one's place in it.

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It only influences people's personal lives.

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It has no impact on people's beliefs about the universe.

Question 26

What are the possible challenges of living in a society with different religions?

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Balancing the need for religious expression with the importance of social harmony.

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Only minority religions face challenges in diverse societies.

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There are no challenges associated with religious diversity.

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Religious diversity always leads to conflict and violence.

Question 27

How can we encourage respect and understanding between people of different religions?

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By learning about each other's beliefs and traditions.

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By ignoring the differences between religions.

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By suppressing religious expression in public life.

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By forcing everyone to convert to the same religion.

Question 28

How does religion help people feel connected to their culture?

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It gives people shared beliefs and traditions that bring them together.

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It helps people be different from everyone else.

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It stops people from talking to others from different cultures.

Question 29

Many religions teach people to be kind. Which answer shows kindness?

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Treating everyone fairly and with care

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Trying to be the most powerful

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Always following lots of strict rules

Question 30

How can religion help make the world fairer?

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It can encourage people to stand up against unfairness.

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It can make people accept unfairness.

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It can't be used to make the world fairer.

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It can make people think some people are better than others.

Question 31

How can religion affect the government?

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It can influence the laws and rules the government makes.

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It has no effect on what the government does.

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It says religion and government should be separate.

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It controls everything people do every day.

Question 32

How can religion help people live peacefully together?

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It can teach people to understand and forgive each other.

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It can divide people into different groups.

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It can stop people from having their own beliefs.

Question 33

What is the difference between religion and spirituality?

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Religion has organized beliefs and rituals, while spirituality is more about what a person feels inside.

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There is no difference between religion and spirituality.

Question 34

How does learning about religion in society help us?

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It helps us understand what's happening in the world, different cultures, and history.

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It makes us more religious.

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It doesn't help us in any way.

Question 35

Why might people from different religions see things differently on some issues?

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Because their religious teachings may be different.

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Because they have different hobbies.

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Because they eat different foods.

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Because they live in different countries.

Question 36

What is a religious building often used for?

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For services like praying and singing.

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For shopping.

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For playing games.

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For going to school.

Question 37

How can laws in a country be influenced by religion?

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Some laws may be based on religious beliefs.

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Only religious people make laws.

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Laws are never influenced by religion.

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Religion is always the only reason for laws.

Question 38

Imagine a town where everyone follows the same religion. How might their lives be similar?

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They might have similar values and traditions.

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They would never have any disagreements.

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They would all do the same job.

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They would all speak the same language.

Question 39

Which of these shows how religion can help people in need?

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Charities giving food and shelter.

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Opening a new pizza shop.

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Building a new sports field.

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Organizing a big party.

Question 40

Why might different religions celebrate festivals in different ways?

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Because their beliefs and customs may be different.

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Because they have different ages.

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Because they live in different countries.

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Because they like different colors.

Question 41

What does it mean to respect other religions?

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To be kind and understanding to people of other faiths.

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To refuse to learn about them.

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To ignore their beliefs entirely.

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To always agree with them.

Question 42

How can learning about different religions help us?

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It helps us appreciate how beliefs and practices vary around the world.

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It helps us build better houses.

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It helps us become better cooks.