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Religious education practice, Year 1–11
Short questions and lessons for religious education across the UK curriculum, with explanations for every answer. Free, with an optional game mode.
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What is a synagogue?
Options: A science laboratory · A sports team · A Jewish place of worship
Answer: A Jewish place of worship
A synagogue is a place where Jewish communities meet and worship.
How should we talk about people with different beliefs?
Options: By assuming everyone agrees · With respect and curiosity · By making fun of them
Answer: With respect and curiosity
Respectful discussion recognises that people and beliefs vary.
What is the Qur'an in Islam?
Options: A sacred text · A Jewish festival · A Sikh place of worship
Answer: A sacred text
Muslims regard the Qur'an as their sacred scripture.
Why is it helpful to hear more than one person's account of a tradition?
Options: One person speaks for everyone · It removes the need to listen · People within a tradition may have different experiences
Answer: People within a tradition may have different experiences
Beliefs and practices can vary among individuals and communities.
Why should a class avoid treating one person's belief as universal?
Options: Beliefs cannot change · Every member agrees on everything · Traditions contain varied interpretations and practices
Answer: Traditions contain varied interpretations and practices
Religious and non-religious worldviews are diverse.
What supports a respectful discussion about religion?
Options: Accurate language and careful listening · Assuming motives · Ranking classmates' beliefs
Answer: Accurate language and careful listening
Dialogue works best when people are accurate and respectful.
Why might two followers interpret a text differently?
Options: One reader must be lying · Texts explain themselves identically to everyone · Context and interpretive traditions can differ
Answer: Context and interpretive traditions can differ
Interpretation is influenced by context and method.
What is a balanced comparison of viewpoints?
Options: Ignore the reasons · Represent each view accurately before evaluating · Make one view sound silly
Answer: Represent each view accurately before evaluating
Fair comparison first describes views accurately.
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