Lesson A1.T2.3.3

A1.T2.3.3 Islamic and Non-Religious Perspectives: Beliefs about death and the afterlife Quiz: WJEC Eduqas Religious Studies, Unit 2

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Lesson A1.T2.3.3, Islamic and Non-Religious Perspectives: Beliefs about death and the afterlife: 20 multiple choice questions for the WJEC Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120), Unit 2: Route A Component 1 - Theme 2: Issues of Life and Death, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What is the English meaning of the Arabic term akhirah?

    • The afterlife
    • The judgement
    • The creation
    • The prophet

  2. Which two destinations are described in Islamic teaching about the afterlife?

    • Samsara and nirvana
    • Moksha and limbo
    • Heaven and hell
    • Paradise and purgatory

  3. What occurs on the Islamic Day of Judgement?

    • Total cosmic destruction
    • Eternal dreamless sleep
    • Immediate soul rebirth
    • Divine reward or punishment

  4. Whom is the soul held accountable to in Islamic belief after death?

    • Allah
    • The angels
    • Itself
    • Society

  5. What is the general Islamic stance on worship and prayer at graves?

    • Diverse views
    • Completely forbidden
    • Universally encouraged
    • Strictly mandatory

  6. What do humanists believe happens to consciousness at death?

    • It ends permanently
    • It enters heaven
    • It is reborn
    • It wanders freely

  7. What is the main afterlife difference between Islam and humanism?

    • Belief in karma
    • Belief in judgement
    • Belief in history
    • Belief in suffering

  8. According to Islam, how do earthly deeds affect the afterlife?

    • They are ignored
    • They are multiplied
    • They are erased
    • They are judged

  9. A funeral with no religious content most clearly reflects which belief?

    • Reincarnation
    • Immediate rebirth
    • Final judgement
    • No afterlife

  10. What is a key difference between Islamic and Buddhist afterlife teachings?

    • Judgement versus rebirth
    • Karma versus grace
    • Souls versus spirits
    • Heaven versus nothingness

  11. Which Arabic word is used in Islam for the spirit given by Allah?

    • Atman
    • Akhirah
    • Ruh
    • Moksha

  12. Burial in a simple shroud facing Mecca prepares a Muslim for what?

    • Divine judgement
    • Spiritual rebirth
    • Nirvana
    • Immediate cremation

  13. Why do Muslims view death as a transition rather than an end?

    • Spiritual recycling
    • Annihilation of sin
    • Continuous reincarnation
    • Life after death

  14. What is the Islamic practice of praying for the deceased called?

    • Sawm
    • Du'a
    • Zakat
    • Salah

  15. In Islam, what motivates moral behaviour regarding the afterlife?

    • Accountability for deeds
    • Desire for fame
    • Fear of poverty
    • Hope for rebirth

  16. What shared element can Islamic and humanist funerals possess despite differing beliefs?

    • Expectation of heaven
    • Prayer to Allah
    • Focus on remembrance
    • Belief in judgement

  17. How does belief in the akhirah help Muslims deal with earthly suffering?

    • Promise of wealth
    • Escape from duty
    • Total pain removal
    • Hope for reward

  18. Which term contrasts Islamic judgement with Hindu afterlife teaching?

    • Nirvana
    • Rebirth
    • Finality
    • Annihilation

  19. Why is the Day of Judgement important in Islam?

    • Immediate reincarnation
    • Spiritual purification
    • Karmic balance
    • Moral accountability

  20. What key features reflect Islamic belief in the afterlife during British funerals?

    • Prompt burial and prayers
    • Scattering and dancing
    • Cremation and music
    • Open caskets and feasting

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