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)
EASTER TERM EXAMINATION
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Time
allowed: 50 minutes
Year 8
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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
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