Nature of Religion and Beliefs Quiz Question 1

Nature of Religion and Beliefs Quiz

Question 1 Why is religion important to understand? a) It helps people understand multicultural Australia b) It helps understand people and their attitudes c) It effects culture, politics and history d) All of the above

Question 2 Monotheism is: a) A belief in many gods b) A belief in a single God c) A belief where you choose how many God/s you worship d) A belief that God and the universe are one

Question 3 Which of the following are characteristics of religion? a) Earth, wind, fire and water b) Beliefs, sacred texts, ethics, rituals and ceremonies c) Song, dance, music and spoken word d) None of the above

Question 4 Which of the following might be considered the basic questions of life? a) Is there a supreme being? Or Who am I? b) What time should people worship God? c) Should I marry and have children? d) Should I teach others what I have learnt?

Question 5 The Torah is the sacred text for: a) Christianity b) Islam c) Judaism d) Buddhism e) Hinduism

Question 6 Religion contributes to society by: a) Offering answers to life’s profound questions b) Offering an ethics system that guides a persons’ behaviour c) Offering a way of perfection as people of faith d) All of the above

Question 7 The central concept of Aboriginal spiritualties is: a) The role of members of the tribal unit b) The totem c) The food gathering process d) The Dreaming

Question 8 What does a Dreaming story contain? a) Different layers of meaning b) Instructions on where to find food c) Maps of the tribal territory d) Instructions on how to interact with non. Indigenous people

Question 9 The Dreaming is: a) The same all over Australia, a common expression b) More important in the city than the country c) Available to all Australians, Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples d) Diverse, relevant to a particular ‘country’ or domain

Question 10 How are Indigenous attitudes to the land different from those of non-Indigenous people? a) Indigenous peoples do not care about the land b) Aboriginal tribal groups are responsible for the care and stewardship of the land they inhabit c) Indigenous people sold portions of the land to non-Indigenous people d) Aboriginal people feel a sense of ownership towards the land, to be used for their survival

Short answer questions Directional word Outlining Word Content Words

Directional word A definition or general characteristics of a concept or idea, may require an example Identify, Outline, Describe Examples MUST be used to support argument Discuss, Explain, Analyse A Judgement is needed Justify, Assess, Evaluate

Outlining Word O Directs you on what aspect of the topic you need to address O Essence of the question Examples: - Importance - Difference - Significance - Role - How - Similarities

Content Words O Specify what content and knowledge you will need to explicitly refer to O Can go beyond this and make connections for extended response questions

Example Directional word Outlining Word O Explain the difference between the concepts of transcendence and immanence. Use examples to support your answer. Content Words (3 marks)

Example response Topic sentence addressing question Explanation of concept Examples Transcendence and immanence refer to the two categories of religion distinct by their belief in the divine. In a transcendent religion beings are believed to exist beyond the known universe and not subject to the laws of nature. Monotheism and polytheism are two types of transcendent religions. On the other hand, Immanent religions believe that the divine spirits live within nature and it is these spirits that created and maintain it. Indigenous spiritualties fall under this category.

Question 1 Explain the difference between monotheism and polytheism religions. Use examples to support your response. (3 marks)

Question 2 Explain the role of rituals and ceremonies in Religion. Provide examples to support your response. (4 marks)

Question 3 Evaluate how Religion has contributed to society and culture. (8 marks)

Question 4 Discuss how the Dreaming is the past, present and future. (3 marks)

Question 5 Discuss how Aboriginal groups transmit cultural knowledge? (3 marks)

Question 6 Describe the significance of a totem to the individual. (2 marks)

Extended Writing Task Introduction Brief outline of argument for response Body Should have at least 3 paragraphs. Follow PETEEL or STEEL Conclusion Brief summary of argument

O Assess the intricate connection between Aboriginal Dreaming, land identity. (10 marks)