Question 10
Item 10 refers to the following picture.
The picture shows persons (A) praying (B) protesting (C) celebrating (D) meditating
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Visible items used to represent religious beliefs are called (A) rites (B) myths (C) deities (D) symbols
Which of the following BEST explains the term 'religion'? (A) A system that makes people love a deity (B) A denomination that teaches about a deity (C) A set of religious instructions for meeting with the deity (D) A system of beliefs that helps persons relate to the deity
The mezuzah on the post of Jewish homes is an example of a (A) style (B) deity (C) symbol (D) sacrifice
A creed may be defined as a (A) set of procedures for religious rites (B) prayer to the deity as part of worship (C) ceremony to mark initiation into a religion (D) statement of religious beliefs or principles
Which of the following needs would religion help persons to fulfil?
I. Finding meaning and purpose in life II. Succeeding in life regardless of the consequences III. Developing a good relationship with others
(A) I and II only (B) I and III only (C) II and III only (D) I, II and III
Which of the following BEST explains the term 'prayer'? (A) Bowing your head (B) Deep meditation on a deity (C) Communication with a deity (D) Asking a deity for forgiveness
Rites of passage in a religion are (A) traditional values which guide a believer through life (B) rituals marking the induction of new members into a religion (C) ceremonies marking a person's transition to various stages in life (D) customs which have been observed in a religion for over a decade
Which of the following are features of a festival?
I. It observes special religious events. II. It is a great feast in religion. III. It is a celebration in honour of a god.
(A) I and II only (B) I and III only (C) II and III only (D) I, II and III
Item 9 refers to the following picture.
Which of the following features of religion are used by some societies when developing moral codes? (A) Rituals (B) Symbols (C) Sacred texts (D) Rites of passage
Item 10 refers to the following picture.
The picture shows persons (A) praying (B) protesting (C) celebrating (D) meditating
The MAIN reason Christians observe family prayer is to (A) maintain their Christian faith and family unity (B) set a good example for non-Christian families to follow (C) obey a Biblical command that families should prayer together (D) protect their families from evil influences in the world
Which of the following are considered to be aspects of Christian worship?
I. Prayer II. Fellowship III. Communion
(A) I and II only (B) I and III only (C) II and III only (D) I, II and III
In Christianity, which aspect of the Trinity is described as the Comforter? (A) God (B) Jesus (C) Jehovah (D) Holy Spirit
Christians believe that God is omnipresent. This means that God (A) is most powerful (B) is everywhere at all times (C) manifests himself in spirit form (D) knows everything about everyone
Which of the following Christian ceremonies is MOST comparable to the Bar Mitzvah ceremony in Judaism? (A) Baptism (B) Ordination (C) Circumcision (D) Confirmation
The pulpit in a church is mainly used to (A) deliver sermons (B) baptize new believers (C) discipline the congregation (D) perform marriage ceremonies
For Christians, Lent is seen as (A) the celebration of Jesus riding into Jerusalem (B) the season of penitence and preparation for Easter (C) a time when people wear white clothing as a sign of purity (D) the celebration of the Last Supper by Jesus and his disciples
In Christianity, prayers of confession are (A) requests for favours (B) expressions of thanks (C) admissions of sinfulness (D) expressions of adoration
Item 19 refers to the following information.
Dear Heather
This is my time to fast and reflect on God's goodness and mercy. I am having fish and vegetables instead of chicken and beef and I am also giving up the drinking of alcoholic beverages and the eating of sweets.
Andrea
In which of the following Christian festivals is Andrea MOST likely participating? (A) Lent (B) Advent (C) Epiphany (D) Palm Sunday
Item 20 refers to the following statement.
"Pharaoh's chariots and his army He cast into the sea; Pharaoh's picked officers were sunk in the Red Sea." (Exodus 15:4 RSV)
For Christians, the passage above shows God as (A) present in Jesus (B) father and mother (C) creator of all things (D) liberator and deliverer
Which of the following divine manifestations does NOT belong to the Hindu trinity or triad? (A) Shiva (B) Vishnu (C) Krishna (D) Brahma
Which of the following goddesses is the wife of Vishnu? (A) Kali (B) Parvati (C) Lakshmi (D) Saraswati
Which of the following rivers is considered sacred to Hindus worldwide? (A) Nile (B) Ganges (C) Essequibo (D) Montego River
Which of the following BEST describes the nature of the Atma(n)? (A) Eternal (B) Powerful (C) Perishable (D) Intellectual
Item 25 refers to the following illustration which shows the contents of a room in a Hindu home.
The room is MOST likely (A) a puja room (B) a guest room (C) a display room (D) an ancestral room
Why is Hinduism sometimes referred to as the 'Encyclopaedia of Religions'? (A) The Hindus believe in many gods. (B) It has a whole complex system of beliefs and institutions. (C) The Hindus are of many different castes. (D) It has followers who belong to different schools of thought.
Item 27 refers to the following statement.
These holy revelations of Hinduism came from God and contain basic truths that never change.
The statement above describes the (A) Vedas (B) Puranas (C) Ramayan (D) Mahabharata
The Puranas teach strategies of life through the medium of sacred (A) art (B) dance (C) music (D) stories
In which of the following Caribbean countries is Hinduism practised by a large number of the population? (A) Guyana, Barbados, Grenada (B) Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname (C) Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Lucia, Jamaica (D) Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Lucia
Which of the following BEST describe the place of the lotus flower in Hindu teachings?
I. It is to be eaten only on special holy days. II. It symbolizes beauty and spiritual enlightenment. III. It is an incarnation of the goddess Divi.
(A) I and II only (B) I and III only (C) II and III only (D) I, II and III
Riad is a Muslim but he has been delinquent in practising Islam and has done many wrong things. According to Islam, the most sinful act Riad can commit is (A) lying (B) stealing (C) disobedience to his parents (D) worshipping more than one God
Which of the following is NOT a benefit that Muslims expect to receive from Salaah (praying five times a day)? (A) Closer relationship with Allah (B) Fulfilment of the need to pay zakat (C) Reminder of Allah and His greatness (D) Development of humility and gratitude
In which of the following countries was Islam established in the time of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)? (A) India (B) Israel (C) Arabia (D) Ethiopia
Which of the following is a basic belief of Muslims? (A) The physical world is real; spirits do not exist. (B) Angels are appointed to watch over mankind. (C) The human race was created before angels and jinn (spirits). (D) The work of angels and spirits has no effect on the lives of humans.
Which of the following is a PRIMARY source of law for Muslims? (A) The Bible (B) The Qur'an (C) Stories of the past (D) Words of wise men
Items 36 refers to the following illustration of a masjid. Four parts of the masjid are labelled W, X, Y and Z.
Which of the letters indicates the Qibla wall? (A) W (B) X (C) Y (D) Z
Items 37–38 refer to the following illustration representing the five pillars of Islam. Two of these pillars are not labelled.
The second pillar should be labelled (A) love (B) hope (C) charity (D) prayer
The fourth pillar should be labelled (A) fasting (B) giving (C) preaching (D) evangelizing
The niche or mihrab which is inside the mosque (masjid) indicates (A) a blessed place (B) a place for sitting (C) the direction of the Kaaba (D) the direction in which the sun rises
According to Islamic belief, which of the following would be considered 'halal' food? (A) Meat from any animal except the pig (B) Carbohydrates such as rice and bread (C) Meat from any animal slaughtered by a Muslim in a clean place (D) Meat from a permitted animal, slaughtered in the specified way
Bread without yeast is eaten at the Jewish festival of (A) Pesach (B) Sukkoth (C) Chanukkah (D) Yom Kippur
Items 42–43 refer to the following statement.
Ruel, a Jewish boy, is 13 years old this year. He now has to read in front of everyone in the synagogue.
What is the name of the ceremony which takes place on Ruel's thirteenth birthday? (A) Ketubah (B) Brit Milah (C) Bat Mitzvah (D) Bar Mitzvah
What is the name of the book from which Ruel has to read in the synagogue? (A) Torah (B) Talmud (C) Nevi'im (D) Ketuvim
Which of the following is an area in the synagogue? (A) Bimah (B) Gemera (C) Mishnah (D) Ner Tamid
With which festival in Judaism is the illustration below MOST likely to be associated? (A) Purim (B) Sukkoth (C) Chanukkah (D) Rosh Hashanah
Which of the following festivals is NOT incorrectly associated with the word(s) with which it is paired? (A) Chanukkah Lights (B) Purim Deliverance (C) Shavuoth Atonement (D) Rosh Hashanah New Year
Item 47 refers to the following illustration.
The illustration shows a (A) tallit (B) torah (C) shofar (D) menorah
In Judaism, the MAIN reason for circumcising boys eight days after birth is to (A) ensure proper hygiene among the worshippers (B) remind the Jews of the suffering their ancestors endured (C) remind the Jews of the covenant God made with Abraham (D) indicate to persons of other religions that Jews are God's chosen people
Which of the following BEST explains the Jewish view on cooking and eating food that is acceptable or 'Kosher'? (A) It shows that Jews are kind to animals. (B) It safeguards the health of the Jewish people. (C) It safeguards the religious purity of the home. (D) It shows that the Jews are a hygienic people.
Which of the following statements is TRUE of Orthodox Jewish worship? (A) There are services in the synagogue every hour. (B) There are seven services in the synagogue each day. (C) Services in the synagogue are held on Sunday mornings only. (D) A specified number of men must be present for a service to take place.
According to Rastafari, which of the following BEST defines 'ital' foods? (A) Foods with some preservatives (B) Uncooked vegetables and fruits (C) Special foods cooked without salt (D) Meat cooked with special seasonings
The Ceremony of Transmission is a festival in (A) Vodun (B) Santería (C) Rastafari (D) Zion Revivalism
Which of the following beliefs is NOT shared by Rastafari and Christianity? (A) The use of marijuana for religious reasons (B) Recognition of God as an incarnate being (C) Recognition of God as the creator of all things (D) The participation of the divine in the affairs of man
A PRIMARY reason for starting the Rastafari religion was that (A) persons found a new king in Haile Selassie (B) discovering Africa was on the minds of persons of all races (C) slavery was abolished and people wanted to return to Africa, their homeland (D) Afro-Caribbean persons were frustrated with their social and economic conditions
Rastafari, unlike Christians, believe that (A) there is a heaven (B) there is one God (C) they are Israelites (D) there is a messiah
Which of the following would be categorized as 'Heavenly Spirits' in the Spiritual Baptist religion? (A) Apostles (B) Archangels (C) Dead humans (D) Satanic powers
Which of the following religions began in the Caribbean? (A) Islam (B) Hinduism (C) Rastafari (D) Christianity
According to Vodun religion, people who possess special talents must be degraded at death. This is practised because it is believed that (A) they will bring wealth to their families (B) they become zombies after death (C) persons at the funeral will be possessed (D) the relatives will experience misfortune
Which of the following is a part of the Revivalist Table? (A) A bare table is present throughout the festivities. (B) A table is decorated with fruit, bread and glasses of water. (C) Worshippers dance around the table clockwise then fall into a trance. (D) Worshippers walk around the table and confess their sins to each other.
In Vodun, which of the following persons is regarded as a bishop? (A) Loa (B) Houngan (C) Vodouisant (D) Grand Maître