Lesson A1.T2.4.1

A1.T2.4.1 Hindu and Non-Religious Perspectives: The world Quiz: WJEC Eduqas Religious Studies, Unit 2

20 questions

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Lesson A1.T2.4.1, Hindu and Non-Religious Perspectives: The world: 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. Which Hindu text contains the Hymn of Creation?

    • Guru Granth Sahib
    • Rig Veda
    • Dhammapada
    • Bhagavad Gita

  2. What is the Bhagavad Gita best described as?

    • Legal code
    • Historical biography
    • Creation hymn
    • Scriptural dialogue

  3. What does the Hindu concept of ahimsa mean?

    • Eternal peace
    • Non-violence
    • Unconditional love
    • Absolute devotion

  4. Which Hindu term describes the cosmic order and righteous duty?

    • Atman
    • Maya
    • Karma
    • Dharma

  5. What does Brian Cox's view of the Big Bang represent?

    • Creation hymn
    • Scientific account
    • Philosophical myth
    • Religious allegory

  6. How are Hindu views on the origin of the universe characterised?

    • Atheistic and modern
    • Diverse and cyclic
    • Linear and fixed
    • Literal and single

  7. How does ahimsa link to environmental responsibility?

    • Exploiting resources
    • Preventing evolution
    • Avoiding harm
    • Worshipping trees

  8. Which concept describes the universal self present in all living beings?

    • Maya
    • Moksha
    • Atman
    • Dharma

  9. A Hindu says all living things share the same inner self. Which concept does this express?

    • Samsara
    • Dharma
    • Karma
    • Atman

  10. What is the correct approach when comparing religious and scientific origin accounts?

    • Ignore religious texts
    • Combine them blindly
    • Assess agreement or conflict
    • Prove science wrong

  11. How should a student evaluate if the Big Bang and Hindu creation accounts conflict?

    • Depends on interpretation
    • They never conflict
    • Science is irrelevant
    • They always conflict

  12. Which Hindu concept describes the universe passing through repeated ages?

    • Eternal stasis
    • Cyclic time
    • Linear history
    • Final judgement

  13. Which concept links the Hindu duty to care for the world with ahimsa?

    • Interconnected dharma
    • Materialist evolution
    • Radical asceticism
    • Strict dualism

  14. Why does a single literal creation date fail to fit Hindu beliefs?

    • Creation is cyclic
    • Life never began
    • Texts were lost
    • Science proved it

  15. Which Hindu text is cited for the view that ahimsa extends to the environment?

    • Guru Granth Sahib 21
    • Qur'an 7:54
    • Dhammapada 1
    • Bhagavata Purana 7.14.9

  16. Why is the Hymn of Creation considered significant?

    • Definitive scientific proof
    • Early questioning text
    • Strict creationist dogma
    • Modern legal charter

  17. Which concept describes the illusion that hides ultimate reality from people?

    • Karma
    • Maya
    • Samsara
    • Ahimsa

  18. What does the phrase 'extent to which they conflict' ask students to do?

    • Judge contradictions
    • Translate texts
    • Deny science
    • Memorise dates

  19. Which Hindu text is cited alongside the Hymn of Creation for Hindu accounts of the origin of the universe?

    • Dhammapada 1
    • Guru Granth Sahib 1
    • Bhagavata Purana 12.4.4
    • Qur'an 36:81

  20. Which Bhagavad Gita verse is cited in the spec for the Hindu account of creation?

    • Bhagavad Gita 11.7
    • Bhagavad Gita 14.17
    • Bhagavad Gita 2.17
    • Bhagavad Gita 18.61

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