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2021 SOR2 -Practice Questions for the parts of the Trial that are usually assessed as short answers and
essays.
On the day of the task students will have 12 questions before this that assess on Religion in Australia
post 45 and Religion and Non- Religion
For practice ones of these type of questions please look at past HSC, CSSA Papers and Independent Trial
Papers
The following questions are from what is usually assessed in Section 2- Traditions Short Answer and
Section 3- Traditions Essay and Section 4- Religion and Peace
The first few questions are about the 3 areas of Christianity- John XX111, Bioethics and
Saturday/Sunday Worship, the 3 areas of Islam- Khadijah, Bioethics and Hajj) and the 3 areas of Islam-
Ashoka, Bioethics and Pilgrimage. The last few are on Religion and Peace (both Islam and Christianity)
As with all multiple- choice questions
, they range in level of difficulty.
Christianity- Religious Traditions (Person, Practice and Ethics)
1.
What was Mater et Magistra about?
A
Interfaith Dialogue
B
Pacificism
C
Social Justice
D
Ecumenism
2.
Which of the following is an impact of John XXIII to Christianity?
A
Visits by John to hospitals and prisons
B
John’s conversation with the groundskeeper at the Vatican
C
John’s actions at the time of the Cuban Missile crisis
D
The focus of Pope Francis on enacting interfaith dialogue
Statement 1:John stated his goal in calling Vatican Two was to correct theological errors
Statement 2:
The Secretariat for Christian Unity was evidence of John XXIII’s desire for social justice
3.
Which of the following can be said about these statements?
A
Both statements are false
B
Both statements are true
C
Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
D
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
4.
How do Christian beliefs link to bioethical decision making?
A
They are given during worship services for individuals and communities
B
They provide guidance for Christians in areas such as organ donation
C
They provide guidance for non- Christians in areas such as organ donation
D
They provide guidance on the types of bioethical issues that can occur
5.
Which of the following quotes demonstrates a Christian bioethical teaching?
A
“
The medical action of transplantation makes possible the donor's act of self-giving”
B
“
Euthanasia may be conducted passively, non-aggressively, and aggressively
”
C
“
Blessed are the peacemakers’
D
“
Love thy God with all thy heart… love thy neighbour as thyself”
6
Which of the following are sources of ethical teachings for Catholics?
A
Church Authority, Natural Law and the Bible
B
Church Authority, Natural Law and the media
C
Natural Law, the media and prayer
D
Natural Law, the Archbishop of Canterbury and prayer
7.
What is the summit (high point) of Sacramental Worship?
A
Scripture readings
B
Liturgy around the Eucharist
C
The prayers after communion
D
The final dismissal by the priest
8.
James receives communion every month believing it reminds us of the events of the life of Jesus.
Julie’s worship is centred on preaching and often involves the “laying on of hands”
What can be said of James and Julie?
A
James is Protestant and Julie Pentecostal
B
James and Julie are both Protestant
C
Julie is Protestant and James Orthodox
D
James and Julie are both Pentecostal
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.
“ Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy.”
Which of the following is this evidence of?
A
The effect of Saturday/Sunday worship for all Christians
B
The Christian belief in Revelation
C
The individual significance of Saturday/Sunday worship for Catholics
D
The communal significance of Saturday/Sunday worship for Protestants
Islam - Religious Traditions (Person, Practice and Ethics)
10.
What was known as the ‘Boycott”?
A
The year when Khadija and Fatima both died
B
The time when the followers of Muhammad were persecuted for their beliefs
C
The time when Muhammad was forced to travel to Medina
D
The time when the Ka’ba was cleared by Muhammad
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11.
What can best be said of Khadijah?
A
She was the first “pure woman” and assisted Islam to grown as its founder
B
She was the first “pure woman” and assisted Islam to grown as its founder
C
She modelled submission and assisted Islam to grown as its founder
D
She gave the Pillars to Muslims and assisted in the writing of the Qu’ran
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Statement One:
Evidence of Khadijah’s impact on Islam was the work of Aisha
Statement Two: Khadijah’ emotional and financial support of Muhammad was a contribution of
hers to Islam
A.
Statement One is True and Statement Two is false
B.
Statement One is False and Statement Two is True
C.
Both statements are true
D.
Both statements are false
13
“
Whoever saves the life of one person it would be as if he saved the life of all mankind
”
(surah 5.32)
What Muslim bioethical teaching is this evidence of?
A
Internal jihad
B
Sanctity of human life
C
Divine Sovereignty
D
Greater Jihad
14
David believes organ donation is right because life is sacred coming from God
Fatima believes whilst all life is sacred because it comes from God the mutilation of the body involved
in the process makes it wrong to do
What can be said about David and Fatima?
A
David and Fatima are both Sunni Muslims
B
David is Shi’ and Fatima Sunni
C
David is Sunni and Fatima Shi’
D
David and Fatima are both Shi’ Muslims
15
Which of the following are sources of ethical teachings for Muslims?
(A)
The Qu’ran, Hadith, and decisions made using Sharia law
(B)
The Qu’ran, Hadith and Friday mosque worship
(C)
Natural Law, the media and prayer
(D)
Natural Law, the media and the King of Saudi Arabia
16.
“
If
people quit Hajj, they will be given no respite from punishment.”
Muhammad
Which of the following is this evidence of?
A
The effect of hajj for all Muslims
B
The Muslim belief in Revelation
C
The individual significance of Hajj for Muslims
D
The communal significance of Hajj for Sunnis
17.
John is trying to get to the Black Stone to worship in Mecca
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Greg is rejecting the devil by throwing stones at pillars
What are John and Greg doing?
A.
John is doing Tawaf and Greg Sa’i
B.
John is doing Wuquf and Greg Sa’i
C.
John is doing Tawaf and Greg Jamarat
D.
John is doing Sa’i and Greg Jamarat
18.
Statement One: Hajj completes the 5
th
Pillar of Islam and prepares Muslims for Akhira
Statement Two: Hajj recreates the first pilgrimage of Khadijah and Muhammad
What can be said of these statements?
A.
Statement One is True and Statement Two is false
B.
Statement One is False and Statement Two is True
C.
Both statements are true
D.
Both statements are false
Buddhism - Religious Traditions (Person, Practice and Ethics)
19
. Statement One: Expansion of the empire was made possible by Ashoka as he did not set a limit
on the number of monks that needed to be blessed by other monks outside his empire
Statement Two: Ashoka constructed roads and roadside resting places for travellers
What best can be said of these statements?
A
Statement One is True and Statement Two is false
B
Statement One is False and Statement Two is True
C
Both statements are true
D
Both statements are false
20
. Ashoka banned the death penalty and constructed hospitals for animals and people
What Buddhist teachings did Ashoka display?
A.
Dana and Dharma
B.
Ahimsa and Samsara
C.
Ahimsa and Dana
D.
Dana and Nirvana
21.
What can best be said of Ashoka and the Buddhist teachings?
A.
He supported those who challenged the Buddhas teachings
B.
He gave the sangha generous donations so people could seek guidance from them
C.
He built stupas and made pilgrimage sites more attractive
D.
He built pillars with Buddhas teachings in complex dialects
22
.
Amy practices boundless acts of compassion
Thomas practices no harm to any sentient life.
3
What can be said about Amy and Thomas?
A.
Amy practices Dana and Thomas practices Ahimsa
B.
Amy practices Ahimsa and Thomas Practices Dharma
C.
Amy practices Metta and Thomas practices Inner purity
D.
Amy Practices Metta and Thomas practices Ahimsa
23
.
Harry believes there is an intermediate state between rebirths known as Antarabhava
Michael believes rebirth occurs immediately after death.
What can be said about Harry and Michael?
A.
Harry is a Vajrayana Buddhist and Michael is Theravada Buddhist
B.
Harry is a Theravada Buddhist and Michael is Mahayana a Buddhist
C.
Harry is a Mahayana Buddhist and Michael is Theravada a Buddhist
D.
Harry is a Mahayana Buddhist and Michael is Vajrayana Buddhist
‘
An ethical life requires an adherent to act with compassion and a commitment to service.’
Adapted from
Dhammapada 14:183
24.
Which of the following best demonstrates what “
an ethical life requires
?
A.
The first precept
B.
The second precept
C.
The teaching of samsara
D.
The teaching of dana and compassion
25
.
Jason attends the place where Buddha received enlightenment
Frank attends the place where Buddha died.
Where are Jason and Frank?
A.
Jason is in Deer Park and Frank is at Bodh Gaya
B.
Jason is at Lumbini and Frank is at Deer Park
C.
Jason is at Bodh Gaya and Frank is at Kushinaga
D.
Jason is at Kushinaga and Frank is at Lumbini
26.
Statement One: The purpose of pilgrimage is to show reverence to the Buddha
Statement Two: Anyone who attends the pilgrimage will achieve enlightenment
What best can be said about these statements?
A.
Statement One is True and Statement Two is false
B.
Statement One is False and Statement Two is True
C.
Both statements are true
D.
Both statements are false
27
.
Follow the path of virtue. The virtuous rest in bliss in this world and in the next’.
Dhammapada 13:168
4
What is this stimulus an expression of?
A.
Buddhists believe following the path of Buddha they will achieve good karma
B.
Buddhists believe following the path of Buddha they will achieve enlightenment
C.
Buddhists believe following the path of Buddha they will achieve samara
D.
Buddhists believe following the path of Buddha they will achieve paradise
Religion and Peace- Christianity and Islam
28.
Which of the following demonstrates a Christian teaching on peace?
A
Seeking physical wellbeing
B
Fasting on Good Friday
C
Seeking out what is just
D
Regular attendance at Bible seminars
29
.
What best can be said about the Just War Theory?
A
It is a Christian teaching on peace
B
It is the principal way Christians attain inner peace
C
It is the original understanding of peace from the New Testament
D
It has been replaced over time with the teaching of extreme pacifism
30.
“I do not want the peace which passes understanding. I want the understanding which brings peace.”
Helen Keller
Which of the following is this stimulus an expression of?
A
The Christian teaching that peace leads to action
B
The words of Jesus in the Gospels
C
The Christian teaching that peace is primarily internal
D
Christian days of commemoration
31
.
Religion can be the motivator …….
for bringing about peace……”
Which of the following best demonstrates this?
A
The guidance given by religious traditions in achieving inner peace and working towards
World
peace
B
The understanding of peace in sacred texts
C
The teachings on peace of religious traditions
D
The educational programs religious traditions promote
32.
Statement 1:
Interfaith Dialogue is integral to the creation of world peace for Muslims
Statement 2:
ISRA is a prominent Muslim educational organisation which actively
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proclaims peace.
Which of the following can best be said about these statements?
A
Both statements are false
B
Both statements are true
C
Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
D
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
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