RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

RE TEST YEAR 7

1. Who were the Pre-Aryans?

A. Nomadic traders B. Early settlers of the Indus Valley
C. Foreign rulers D. Warriors from Europe

2. Which cities were built by the Pre-Aryans?

A. Delhi and Mumbai B. Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
C. Cairo and Athens D. Rome and Paris

3. What did the Pre-Aryans mainly worship?

A. One god only B. Kings and rulers C. Nature and fertility symbols

D. Machines and tools

4. Who were the Aryans?

A. Farmers living in cities B. Nomadic people who migrated into India
C. Sea traders from Africa D. Builders of pyramids

5. What language did the Aryans speak?

A. English B. Latin C. Sanskrit D. French

6. What important texts did the Aryans compose?

A. The Bible B. The Quran C. The Vedas D. The Torah

7. Which of the following is a god worshipped by the Aryans?

A. Zeus B. Indra C. Thor D. Apollo

8. How did Hinduism come into existence?

A. It was created by one king B. It came from one holy book
C. It developed from the mixing of Pre-Aryan and Aryan beliefs
D. It started in Europe

9. What does “polytheism” mean?

A. Belief in no gods B. Belief in one god C. Belief in many gods
D. Belief in animals

10. Which of the following is a belief in early Hinduism?

A. Space travel B. Karma and reincarnation C. Only science matters
D. No religious practices

11. Who are considered key religious messengers in Judaism?

A. David and Solomon B. Abraham and Moses C. Peter and Paul
D. Buddha and Krishna

12. What did God ask Abraham to do?

A. Build a temple B. Fight a war C. Leave his homeland D. Write laws

13. What promise did God make to Abraham?

A. He would become a king B. He would live forever
C. He would be rich D. He would be the father of a great nation

14. What important relationship began with Abraham?

A. Friendship with kings B. Covenant with God C. Trade agreement

D. Political rule

15. What did Moses see when God called him?

A. A bright star B. A burning bush C. A rainbow D. A mountain shaking

16. What was Moses asked to do?

A. Build cities B. Lead the Israelites out of Egypt
C. Become a priest D. Write songs

17. How did Moses feel when God called him?

A. Excited B. Angry C. Afraid D. Confused

18. What did God give Moses to guide the people?

A. Gold and silver B. The Ten Commandments C. A crown D. A map

19. What is one role of Abraham in Judaism?

A. A warrior leader B. A builder of cities
C. A trader D. Father of the Jewish nation

20. What is one role of Moses in Judaism?

A. A farmer B. A musician
C. A deliverer of the Israelites from slavery D. A king of Egypt

21. Why is the birth of Jesus important in Christianity?

A. It marks the beginning of farming B. It is when God entered human history
C. It started a war D. It ended slavery

22. Who visited Mary during the Annunciation?

A. Angel Michael B. Angel Gabriel C. Angel Raphael D. Angel Peter

23. What message did the angel give to Mary?

A. She would become a queen B. She would move to Egypt
C. She would have a son named Jesus D. She would become rich

24. How did Mary respond to the message?

A. She ran away B. She refused C. She ignored it D. She accepted it with faith

25. Why did Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem?

A. To visit family B. For a wedding C. For a census ordered by Emperor Augustus
D. To escape danger

26. Who ordered the census?

A. King David B. Emperor Augustus C. Herod D. Moses

27. Why was Jesus not born in an inn?

A. It was too far B. It was too expensive
C. There was no room D. It was closed

28. Where was Jesus laid after he was born?

A. On a bed B. In a manger
C. On the floor D. In a basket

29. When was Jesus officially named?

A. At birth B. On the third day C. After one year D. On the eighth day

30. What does the name “Jesus” mean?

A. King of kings B. Son of man C. The Lord Saves D. Prince of peace

Monday, 23 March 2026

REDO CLASSWORK YEAR 7 CLASSWORK

MCQs: Birth of Jesus Christ

Who was the mother of Jesus?
A. Elizabeth
B. Mary
C. Martha
D. Ruth
Who was told by the angel that Mary would have a baby?
A. Peter
B. Joseph
C. John
D. James
What was the name of the angel who visited Mary?
A. Michael
B. Raphael
C. Gabriel
D. Daniel
Where was Jesus born?
A. Nazareth
B. Jerusalem
C. Bethlehem
D. Egypt
Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?
A. To visit family
B. For a wedding
C. For a census
D. To find work
Where was Jesus placed after he was born?
A. In a crib
B. In a manger
C. On a bed
D. In a basket
Who visited Jesus after his birth and brought gifts?
A. Shepherds only
B. The Pharisees
C. The Wise Men
D. Soldiers
What gifts did the Wise Men bring?
A. Gold, silver, and bronze
B. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
C. Food and clothes
D. Books and scrolls
Who announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds?
A. A king
B. A prophet
C. An angel
D. A priest
What guided the Wise Men to Jesus?
A. A map
B. A star
C. A dream
D. A river
1. Who were the Pre-Aryans in ancient India?
A. People who came from Europe
B. The earliest inhabitants of the Indus Valley
C. Roman traders
D. Greek soldiers

2. The Aryans are believed to have migrated into India from which region?
A. Africa
B. Central Asia
C. South America
D. Australia

3. Which civilization is associated with the Pre-Aryans?
A. Egyptian Civilization
B. Mesopotamian Civilization
C. Indus Valley Civilization
D. Chinese Civilization

4. What was one major difference between Aryans and Pre-Aryans?
A. Aryans were farmers, Pre-Aryans were hunters
B. Aryans spoke Sanskrit, Pre-Aryans had a different script
C. Aryans built pyramids, Pre-Aryans did not
D. Aryans lived in cities, Pre-Aryans lived in space

5. Which religious text is linked to the Aryans?
A. The Bible
B. The Quran
C. The Vedas
D. The Torah
1. Where did God first call Abraham to leave from?
A. Egypt
B. Ur
C. Canaan
D. Babylon
2. What promise did God make to Abraham?
A. He would become a king immediately
B. He would have many descendants
C. He would build a temple
D. He would never leave his home
3. How did God appear to Moses when calling him?
A. In a dream
B. As a cloud
C. Through a burning bush
D. As an angel in the sky
4. What was Moses asked to do by God?
A. Build an ark
B. Lead the Israelites out of Egypt
C. Become a priest
D. Write the Bible

5. Why was Moses afraid to accept God’s call at first?
A. He was too young
B. He could not speak well
C. He did not believe in God
D. He was too rich

RESIT EXAMS YEAR 8

YEAR 8 2ND ASSESSMENT

Theory

1. Give 2 reasons why Jesus taught in parables. (4 marks)

2. The Hindu Scripture is divided into 2. Mention them and their English translation. (4 marks)

3. The Buddhist are polytheistic. Explain the word Polytheism. ( 2 marks)

Multiple Choice Questions (Grade 8 RE)

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Theory

1. Give 2 reasons why Jesus taught in parables. (4 marks)

2. The Hindu Scripture is divided into 2. Mention them and their English translation. (4 marks)

3. The Buddhist are polytheistic. Explain the word Polytheism. ( 2 marks)

Multiple Choice Questions (Grade 8 RE)

1. The main collection of Buddhist scriptures is called the
A. Bible B. Tripitaka C. Qur’an D. Torah

2. The word Tripitaka means
A. Three baskets B. Three kings C. Three temples D. Three prayers

3. Which part of the Tripitaka contains rules for monks and nuns?
A. Vinaya Pitaka B. Codi Pitaka C. Story Pitaka D. Prayer Pitaka

4. The Sutta Pitaka mainly contains
A. War stories B. Teachings of the Buddha C. Songs for worship
D. Temple rules

5. The Abhidhamma Pitaka focuses mainly on
A. Simple stories B. Deep explanations of teachings
C. Travel journeys D. Songs and prayers

6. In Sikhism, the Guru Granth Sahib is regarded as
A. A history book B. A Living Guru C. A book of laws D. A storybook

7. The authority of the Guru Granth Sahib was established by
A. Guru Muhammed B. Guru Gobind Singh C. A king D. A priest

8. Who was the last human Guru in Sikhism?
A. Guru Dwali B. Guru Arjan C. Guru Gobind Singh

D. Guru Tegh Bahadur

9. The Guru Granth Sahib is written in
A. English B. Gurmukhi C. Arabic D. Latin

10. Many Buddhists see the Tripitaka as
A. A law book B. A guide to overcome suffering
C. A history of kings D. A storybook

11. Hindu sacred writings are mainly written in
A. English B. Sanskrit C. French D. Greek

12. Hindu scriptures are mainly divided into two groups called
A. Karma and Yoga B. Shruti and Smriti C. Kings and Priests D. Law and Stories

13. The word Shruti means
A. That which is heard B. That which is prayed
C. That which is forgiven D. That which is sung

14. Which of the following belongs to the Shruti scriptures?
A. Ramayana B. Mahabharata C. Vedas D. Stories of kings

15. The Upanishads mainly discuss
A. War stories B. Philosophical ideas about life
C. General aspect of life D. History of worship

16. Hindu scriptures guide people to live a righteous life called
A. Karma B. Dharma C. Yoga D. Puja

17. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is called
A. Beatitudes B. Adhan C. Samsara D. Yoga

18. The goal of escaping reincarnation is called
A. Karma B. Moksha C. Dharma D. Puja

19. A parable is
A. A long story B. A short story with a meaning
C. A prayer D. A law

20. Jesus used parables to explain
A. Roman history B. The Kingdom of God C. War stories D. Temple laws

21. Jesus used examples like seeds and sheep because
A. They were expensive B. They helped people understand
C. They were only for farmers D. They were used in festivals

22. Parables use
A. Difficult language B. Everyday examples C. Secret codes
D. Long speeches

23. For sincere listeners, parables
A. Confuse them B. Entertain them C. Reveal deeper truth D. Waste time

24. According to Mark 4:11–12, parables could
A. Help everyone understand B. Hide truth from hard-hearted people
C. Replace laws D. Stop teaching

25. Jesus challenged religious leaders like the
A. Romans B. Pharisees C. Soldiers D. Farmers

26. One advantage of parables was that they were
A. Long B. Easy to remember
C. Written quickly D. Only for priests

27. Parables often made listeners
A. Laugh only B. Ignore the message C. Think deeply D. Sleep

28. One reason Jesus used parables was to
A. Teach maths B. Make teachings clearer C. Avoid people D. Tell jokes

MAKE UP CLASSWORK YEAR 8

1. What is a parable?

A. A long history story
B. A short earthly story teaching a heavenly truth
C. A song of praise
D. A list of rules

2. Why did Jesus teach in parables?

A. To confuse people
B. To entertain children
C. To help people understand spiritual ideas
D. To write books

3. What everyday things did Jesus often use in parables?

A. Spaceships and planets
B. Farmers, seeds, sheep, and banquets
C. Kings and castles
D. Cars and roads

4. Why did Jesus sometimes hide the truth in parables?

A. To test people’s intelligence
B. Only those ready could grasp the meaning
C. To trick people
D. To teach geography

5. What invitation do parables give?

A. To live in a palace
B. To earn money
C. To enter the Kingdom of God and live differently
D. To travel the world

6. What happens in the Parable of the Mustard Seed?

A. A tiny seed grows into a huge tree
B. A man finds a hidden pearl
C. A woman bakes bread
D. Sheep get lost in the field

7. What does the mustard seed represent?

A. Small faith or a small act of kindness
B. Money and power
C. Kings and rulers
D. The ocean

8. What lesson does the Parable of the Mustard Seed teach?

A. God’s work starts quietly but changes the world
B. Birds cannot build nests
C. Seeds never grow
D. Small things are useless

9. What happens in the Parable of the Leaven?

A. A farmer finds a treasure
B. Yeast is hidden in flour and the whole batch rises
C. A tiny seed grows into a tree
D. Sheep get lost in a field

10. What does leaven symbolize in the parable?

A. The Kingdom’s influence spreading quietly but powerfully
B. Money and wealth
C. Fear of strangers
D. Big buildings

11. What is the main idea of the Hidden Treasure and Pearl parables?

A. Treasure and pearls are more important than God
B. The Kingdom of God is more valuable than anything else
C. Farming is the best work
D. Pearls are found everywhere

12. What did the people do when they found the treasure or pearl?

A. Left it behind
B. Sold everything to buy it
C. Buried it again
D. Gave it to the king

13. What do all Kingdom parables show?

A. The Kingdom is small and hidden
B. The Kingdom is valuable, powerful, and grows
C. The Kingdom is only for kings
D. The Kingdom is a storybook

14. Which of the following is NOT a Kingdom parable mentioned?

A. Mustard Seed
B. Leaven
C. Hidden Treasure
D. Noah’s Ark

15. Why are parables important in Jesus’ teaching?

A. They teach spiritual truths in simple ways
B. They show how to bake bread
C. They entertain people
D. They are just random stories

Sunday, 1 February 2026

YEAR 9 ASSIGNMENT (NECO)

Attempt this in your RE Note.

Submission Date: Our Next Class

CRS PAST QUESTIONS…

1. The victory of Jesus over Death gave hope for _______ life.
A. Long B. Eternal C. Faithful D. Blissful

2. Man shares in God’s creation by bringing forth offspring and also by using his _______ for developing natural resources of the earth for the benefit of all.
A. Wealth B. Education C. Talents D. Experience

3. The main purpose of marriage is to _______
A. bear children and companionship B. get wealth
C. get wealth from in-laws D. make one more responsible

4. Who gave names to all living creatures on earth?
A. Abraham B. Adam C. Jacob D. Noah

5. The angel that announced both the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus was Angel_______
A. Elias B. Gabriel C. Jude D. Michael

6. Jesus was born in a manger instead of the Inn because_______
A. Joseph was not around B. The inn was far
C. The inn was filled D. There was no money

7. One of the Prophets who announced the coming of Messiah was_______
A. Isaiah B. Amos C. Samuel D. Malachi

8. Who did Jesus appoint a leader and rock of the church?
A. James B. John C. Luke D. Peter

9. The mission of the church is to spread Christianity to_______
A. Roman Empire B. European C. African and Asia D. All parts of the world

10. The 3rd servant in the parable of the talents was condemned because he_______
A. did not make use of his talent B. abused his master
C. reaped where he had not sown D. put his talent in the bank

11. The parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin according to Luke’s gospel stressed God’s earnest search for lost_______
A. sinners B. businessmen C. sheep D. drunkards

12. Teachings that will foster unity are_______
A. hard work, walking and clapping B. faith, works, humility and impartiality
C. dancing, playing, laughing and merry-making D. anger, fear, worry and prayers

13. What is the full meaning of W.C.C?
A. Women Christian church B. World Council of churches
C. Word Council of Christians D. Web Church of Christ

14. Talent is a gift of natural ability to perform very well at a particular_______
A. seat of power B. activity or task C. seat of control D. time and place

15. One of the lessons we learn from the prodigal son’s return was his_______
A. carelessness B. remorsefulness C. dedication D. compassion

16. On the first day, God created_______
A. light and darkness B. sun and moon
C. heaven and earth D. birds and animals

17. When is a new born baby dedicated in Israel?
A. 20 days B. 33 days B. 40 days D. 45 days

18. God created the world out of_______
A. darkness B. Adam flesh C. nothing D. light

19. At creation, God commanded Adam and Eve to the fruitful and multiply and fill the Earth and _______ it.
A. arrange B. bless C. occupy D. subdue

20. The family that consist of one man and more than one wife is_______
A. nuclear B. polygamous C. extended D. monogamous

21. Which of the following can break marriage relationship?
A. poverty B. illiteracy C. infidelity D. lack of money

22. “Set apart for me _______ and _______ for the work which I have called them”.
A. Peter and John B. James and John C. Paul and Barnabas D. Paul and Silas

23. An example of disobedience to national law is_______
A. earning a living through hard work B. vandalization of public properties
C. freedom of movement outside home state D. worshipping other gods

24. God’s curse to Eve for the act of disobedience is _______
A. being ruled by Adam B. bearing children in pain
C. getting food through sweat D. being bruised by serpent

25. The sin committed by Cain was as a result of_______
A. guilt B. jealousy C. greed D. dishonesty

26. The sin of Adam and Eve was the sin of
A. envy B. disobedience C. deception D. fornication

27. In which of the following parables did Jesus teach about watchfulness?
A. Ten Virgins B. Prodigal son C. Talent D. Good Samaritan

28. In the parable of the sower, no seed fell on_______
A. dark soil B. fertile soil C. thorns D. rocky ground

29. The parables of the talents teaches us to be_______
A. listening B. responsible C. forgiving D. obedient

30. In the parable of the lost coin, the woman represents_______
A. Sinner B. Mother of Jesus C. God D. preacher