Lesson A1.T1.6.2

A1.T1.6.2 Buddhist Perspective: Sexual relationships Quiz: WJEC Eduqas Religious Studies, Unit 1

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Lesson A1.T1.6.2, Buddhist Perspective: Sexual relationships: 20 multiple choice questions for the WJEC Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120), Unit 1: Route A Component 1 - Theme 1: Issues of Relationships, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. Which set of rules does the spec say Buddhists comply with for sex and contraception?

    • The Seven Blessings
    • The Five Precepts
    • The Ten Commandments
    • The Five Pillars

  2. Which section of the Eightfold Path does the spec name for sexual conduct?

    • Right Speech
    • Right Livelihood
    • Right Mindfulness
    • Right Action

  3. Which Buddhist tradition does the spec say has monks and nuns who are often celibate?

    • Zen tradition
    • Theravada tradition
    • Mahayana tradition
    • Triratna tradition

  4. Which Buddhist tradition does the spec say allows monks to marry?

    • Theravada tradition
    • Triratna tradition
    • Pure Land tradition
    • Zen tradition

  5. What is the Buddhist stance on sexual activity regarding a definite prohibition?

    • Strictly forbidden
    • No definite prohibition
    • Only for procreation
    • Mandatory celibacy

  6. Which precept does the spec say some may argue same-sex relationships go against?

    • The First Precept
    • The Third Precept
    • The Second Precept
    • The Fifth Precept

  7. What is the official Buddhist view on same-sex relationships?

    • No official view
    • Formally approved
    • Strictly condemned
    • Encouraged universally

  8. Which concept covers methods used to prevent pregnancy in the Buddhist content?

    • Adultery
    • Divorce
    • Contraception
    • Cohabitation

  9. Which moral code guides Buddhist conduct regarding contraception?

    • Five Precepts
    • Primary Precepts
    • Noble Truths
    • Ten Commandments

  10. What is the expected lifestyle regarding marriage for Theravada monks and nuns?

    • Often celibate
    • Married freely
    • Required to divorce
    • Encouraged to wed

  11. A learner explains that a Zen monk may marry. Which tradition does the spec link to this?

    • Triratna
    • Theravada
    • Zen
    • Pure Land

  12. How do Western and Triratna Buddhists typically view same-sex relationships?

    • Formally banned
    • Not usually negative
    • Strongly prohibited
    • Strictly sinful

  13. Which curriculum area covers Buddhist teaching on contraception?

    • Life and death
    • Human rights
    • Sexual relationships
    • Good and evil

  14. What skill must learners apply when studying the Five Precepts and sexual conduct?

    • Memorise and recite
    • Explain and apply
    • Design and build
    • Translate and parse

  15. Which concept best describes the duties a Buddhist takes on within a relationship?

    • Responsibilities
    • Speciesism
    • Evolution
    • Euthanasia

  16. Why does Buddhism lack one fixed rule on same-sex relationships?

    • Complete irrelevance
    • Universal ban
    • Exact dogma
    • Differing interpretations

  17. Why do Buddhists apply moral precepts differently across traditions?

    • Lack of rules
    • Rejection of Dhamma
    • Different contexts
    • Ignorance of texts

  18. Which two Buddhist traditions does the spec contrast on whether monks and nuns marry?

    • Sunni and Shi'a
    • Catholic and Anglican
    • Theravada and Zen
    • Reform and Orthodox

  19. Does Buddhism enforce a strict ban on all sexual activity?

    • No definite ban
    • Yes, for everyone
    • Only for laity
    • Mandatory for all

  20. Which moral guidelines are linked with monastic and lay practice in Buddhism?

    • Just War rules
    • Seven Sacraments
    • Natural Law
    • Five Precepts

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