What is Religion? | Introduction to Religion | Year 7 Religious Education

Question 1

What is a key aspect of religion that we examine?

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Beliefs and practices that provide meaning and purpose.

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Laws that must be obeyed.

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Stories about the world's origins.

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A means to control people's minds and actions.

Question 2

What is a defining characteristic shared by all religions?

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Belief in a higher power or powers

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Moral guidelines

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Designated places for worship

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Spiritual leaders or prophets

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a common characteristic of religion?

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A secret society

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Belief in a higher power or being

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A set of moral and ethical principles

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A code of conduct

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a defining characteristic of religion?

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Emphasis on social justice

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Belief in a divine being or beings

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Sacred writings

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Established rituals and practices

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental aspect of religion?

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Science

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Beliefs

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Practices

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Values

Question 6

Which of these is not a common characteristic of most religions?

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Prioritizing scientific advancements

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Having a sacred text

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Following ethical guidelines

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Believing in a higher power

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a key feature of religion?

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A major emphasis on personal wealth and possessions

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A shared belief system and certain practices

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A strong sense of community and belonging

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Sacred texts or teachings that guide followers

Question 8

Which feature is typically NOT associated with religion?

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Rejection of rituals and ceremonies

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Belief in a higher power

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Emphasis on moral and ethical values

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Sense of community and belonging

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of most religions?

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Membership in a sports club

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Belief in a higher power

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Ethics and values

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Observance of rituals

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of religion?

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A primary focus on scientific knowledge and the study of the natural world

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A shared set of beliefs and practices centered around a divine or supernatural power

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A set of moral and ethical guidelines that influence personal conduct and relationships

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A sense of community and belonging among followers who share similar beliefs and traditions

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT typically a key feature of religion?

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An emphasis on scientific knowledge

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Strong beliefs

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Specific practices and rituals

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A collection of teachings about right and wrong

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a fundamental characteristic of religion?

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Political and economic influence

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Belief in a higher power or powers

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Sacred writings and teachings

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Moral principles and values

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of religion?

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A political system

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Shared beliefs and practices

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A focus on the supernatural

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A code of ethics

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of religion?

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Wanting to earn lots of money

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Sharing beliefs and practices with others

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Believing in something beyond the natural world

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Following rules about how to live

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a common feature of religion?

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A focus on science and facts

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Belief in a higher power or being

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Ethical teachings about how to live a good life

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Religious practices like prayer or rituals

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a key characteristic of religion?

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Political power

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Shared beliefs

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Practices and rituals

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Social and ethical dimension

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of most religions?

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Emphasis on acquiring wealth and possessions

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Belief in a higher power or divine being

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Sacred texts that guide beliefs and practices

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Moral principles that shape behavior

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of religion?

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A belief in reincarnation

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Belief in a supernatural being or beings

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A set of rituals and practices

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A moral code

Question 19

Which characteristic is not commonly associated with most religions?

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Relying primarily on science and logic

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Belief in a divine being or power

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Codes of conduct and rules for behavior

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Regular ceremonies and rituals

Question 20

Which of the following is not considered a defining characteristic of religion?

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Acts of kindness and community service

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Belief in a higher power

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Holy scriptures and teachings

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Religious practices and rituals

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a key characteristic of religion?

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Political power

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Belief in a higher power

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Sacred texts

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Ethics and values

Question 22

Which of the following is typically NOT considered a defining feature of religion?

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Exclusive reliance on reason and proof

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Belief in a higher power

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Participation in rituals and traditions

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A shared sense of belonging

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of most religions?

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Emphasis on scientific knowledge

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Belief in spiritual beings

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Practices that connect people to the divine

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental belief found in most religions?

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Scientific knowledge and theories

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Belief in a higher power or divine being

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Moral principles and values that guide daily life

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Rituals and practices that connect people to their faith

Question 25

What is the key feature that sets religion apart from other belief systems?

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Belief in a supernatural being or force

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Emphasis on moral teachings and ethical values

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Set of rituals and practices that foster a sense of community

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Collection of myths and stories that explain the world and human existence

Question 26

In the context of religion, which of the following is typically not considered a type of deity?

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Animal

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God

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Goddess

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Spirit

Question 27

Which of the following is typically NOT found in religions?

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A focus on personal gain

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Sacred texts or beliefs

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Rituals or ceremonies

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Belief in a higher power or beings

Question 28

Which of these is NOT an ethical aspect of religion?

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Fostering a sense of community and belonging

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Promoting moral values and ethical behaviour

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Establishing rules and laws to govern conduct

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Providing guidance on right and wrong actions

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a main characteristic of religion?

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A collection of old stories

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Belief in a higher power or powers

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A set of moral rules

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Special ceremonies and rituals

Question 30

Which of these is NOT considered a key feature of religion?

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Requirement for scientific evidence to support beliefs

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Belief in a divine being or beings

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A set of ethical guidelines or moral code

Question 31

Many religions believe in a God with special qualities. Which of these is NOT usually seen as a quality of God?

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Limited Power

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Immortality

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Moral Perfection

Question 32

What are two important roles that religion plays in society?

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Providing a sense of community and belonging

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Establishing and enforcing moral codes

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Promoting scientific advancements and discoveries

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Providing entertainment and amusement

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a feature of religion?

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Based solely on facts and evidence

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Provides a connection to the divine or supernatural

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Offers moral guidance and ethical principles

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Creates a sense of community and belonging

Question 34

What is a unique feature of sacred texts in many religions?

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They include stories, parables, and teachings that explain religious beliefs and values.

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They contain historical accounts of religious events.

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They are written exclusively in ancient languages that are no longer spoken.

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They are accessible only to religious leaders and scholars.

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a common feature of religious sacred texts?

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Claims of direct divine inspiration from a single author.

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Stories and parables that teach about religious beliefs.

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Instructions for religious rituals and ceremonies.

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Texts considered sacred and holy by followers.

Question 36

Which of the following is generally NOT a defining characteristic of religion?

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A belief in the existence of a single god.

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A set of beliefs and practices centered around the supernatural or sacred.

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A system of ethics and morals that guides individual behavior.

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A community of individuals who share similar beliefs and practices.

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT an ethical principle commonly associated with religion?

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Selfish ambition

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Honesty

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Respect for others

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Self-sacrifice

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a defining feature of a religion?

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A focus on scientific experimentation

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Belief in a higher power or powers

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A community of followers

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Ethical teachings

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a key feature of religion?

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Emphasis on science

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Belief in a higher power

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Moral teachings

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Rituals and practices

Question 40

Which of these is NOT a defining characteristic of religion?

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A reliance on scientific evidence

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A system of beliefs and practices

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A sense of community

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A set of ethics and values

Question 41

Which of these is not usually seen as a main part of religion?

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Reincarnation

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Belief in a higher power

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Special rituals or practices

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Rules about right and wrong

Question 42

According to our class definition, which of these is NOT a defining characteristic of a religion?

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Being limited to a particular region

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Believing in something greater or supernatural

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Performing specific rituals and practices

Question 43

How does religion affect people's daily lives?

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Religion provides rules and values that guide people's behavior and choices.

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Religion has no impact on people's daily routines.

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Religion mainly influences people's beliefs about the afterlife.

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Religion is unimportant in today's modern society.

Question 44

How do different religions approach the topic of life after death?

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They present diverse beliefs and teachings about the afterlife.

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They reject the idea of an afterlife.

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They all share the same beliefs about the afterlife.

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They solely concentrate on the present life, disregarding the afterlife.

Question 45

Which of the following accurately traces the historical development of the Sikh religion?

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Originated in the 15th century, evolved through ten Gurus, and established the Khalsa in the 17th century.

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Began in the 16th century, established the Khalsa, and spread throughout India in the 18th century.

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Originated in the 17th century, established the Khalsa, and faced persecution under Mughal rule.

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Began in the 18th century, militarized the religion, and established the Khalsa.

Question 46

What is a defining feature of religious experiences?

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They involve a sense of connection to something greater than oneself.

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They are always shared with others.

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They require approval from a religious authority.

Question 47

How do religious beliefs and scientific knowledge interact?

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They can influence and shape each other.

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They never influence each other.

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Scientific knowledge always contradicts religious beliefs.

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They operate independently, with no connection.

Question 48

How can religious beliefs impact people's actions and the values they believe in?

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Religious beliefs can guide ethical choices and shape personal values.

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Religious beliefs don't affect behaviour or values.

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Religious beliefs only affect behaviour in religious settings.

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Religious beliefs always lead to good behaviour and values.

Question 49

How do religious experiences contribute to our understanding of religion?

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Religious experiences help shape religious beliefs and practices, providing a connection to the divine.

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Religious experiences are objective events that can be scientifically measured.

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Religious experiences are only experienced by followers of a specific religion.

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Religious experiences only occur within organized religious settings.

Question 50

What do religious symbols represent?

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Religious beliefs or ideas

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Nothing specific

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The actual presence of gods or supernatural beings

Question 51

How does culture impact an individual's religious practices?

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Culture influences how people express their religious beliefs, such as through rituals, clothing, and celebrations.

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Culture has no impact on religious practices.

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Culture only affects the beliefs of a religion, not how people practice it.

Question 52

Which feature is NOT typical of a religion?

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Relying heavily on scientific evidence

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Belief in a divine being or beings

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Having sacred texts or teachings

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Performing rituals or practices

Question 53

Which of the following world religions is considered the oldest?

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Hinduism

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Christianity

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Islam

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Judaism

Question 54

What is the name of the holy book associated with Islam?

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Quran

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Bible

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Torah

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Vedas

Question 55

Which religion believes in the idea of reincarnation?

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Buddhism

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Christianity

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Islam

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Judaism

Question 56

What is the sacred text of Hinduism known as?

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The Vedas

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The Bible

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The Quran

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The Torah

Question 57

What is the name of the building where Jews gather for religious worship?

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Synagogue

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Church

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Mosque

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Temple

Question 58

Who is the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church?

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Pope

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Imam

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Rabbi

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Dalai Lama

Question 59

Which of these is NOT generally considered a reason why people might study religion?

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To criticize and mock other religions

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To learn about diverse cultures

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To gain insights into others' beliefs and practices

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To find answers to fundamental questions about life

Question 60

What is a key characteristic of a religious experience?

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It frequently involves a connection to a higher power.

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It is primarily based on logical reasoning.

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All individuals experience religious encounters.

Question 61

What is the central belief of Christianity?

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Jesus is the son of God who died for our sins.

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There is one God who created the world.

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Humans are inherently good and can achieve salvation.

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The universe is eternal and has no creator.

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a sacred text in Hinduism?

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Torah

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Vedas

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Upanishads

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Bhagavad Gita

Question 63

In Buddhism, what practice is associated with mindfulness?

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Meditation

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Yoga

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Pilgrimage

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Prayer

Question 64

What is the concept of 'karma' in Hinduism?

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The consequences of our actions

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The path to enlightenment

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The cycle of rebirth

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The ultimate goal of life