Lesson A1.T3.2.3

A1.T3.2.3 Jewish Perspective: Good, Evil and Suffering Quiz: WJEC Eduqas Religious Studies, Unit 3

20 questions

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Lesson A1.T3.2.3, Jewish Perspective: Good, Evil and Suffering: 20 multiple choice questions for the WJEC Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120), Unit 3: Route A Component 1 - Theme 3: Issues of Good and Evil, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. Which Jewish teaching on the origin of evil is cited in the spec?

    • Berakhot 9:5
    • Bhagavad Gita 14:17
    • Guru Granth Sahib 1342
    • Qur'an 2:34

  2. Which biblical book contains the famous verses about choosing between life and death?

    • Genesis
    • Deuteronomy
    • Exodus
    • Leviticus

  3. Which biblical passage asks people to choose life and blessing over death?

    • Psalm 23:1-3
    • Leviticus 19:18
    • Genesis 3:1-6
    • Deuteronomy 30:15-19

  4. What capability does Deuteronomy 30:15-19 suggest humans possess?

    • Infallible goodness
    • Moral choice
    • Divine omniscience
    • Preordained fate

  5. Which Jewish concept connects the origin of moral evil with human agency?

    • Free will
    • Original sin
    • Predestination
    • Karmic balance

  6. How are Jewish theological responses to the Holocaust best described?

    • Non-existent
    • Dogmatic
    • Diverse
    • Uniform

  7. What major philosophical challenge does the Holocaust present to believers?

    • Problem of evil
    • Absence of history
    • Lack of scripture
    • Scientific materialism

  8. What do Jewish responses to the Holocaust reflect about theology?

    • Total rejection
    • Absolute silence
    • Strict uniformity
    • Different interpretations

  9. Which historical event is a central focus when studying suffering in this course?

    • The Exile
    • The Holocaust
    • The Crusades
    • The Exodus

  10. What accompanies free will in Jewish teachings on moral responsibility?

    • Blind obedience
    • Divine control
    • Total immunity
    • Accountability

  11. What characterises Jewish theological reflections on suffering?

    • Theological variety
    • Literal dogma
    • Complete denial
    • Simple answers

  12. What do Jewish sources on free will highlight regarding evil?

    • Cosmic duality
    • Divine punishment
    • Human moral responsibility
    • Predetermined fate

  13. What core questions are explored by the philosophical problem of the origin of evil?

    • Legal definition
    • Source and existence
    • Historical timeline
    • Cure and prevention

  14. Which Jewish concept is linked with choosing the right path in life?

    • Mitzvot
    • Maya
    • Nirvana
    • Samsara

  15. What is meant by the phrase 'diversity of Jewish responses' to suffering?

    • A single consensus
    • Strict legal uniformity
    • Complete theological silence
    • Varied theological viewpoints

  16. Which Jewish source is linked with the view that good and evil are a matter of choice?

    • Qur'an 42:30
    • Deuteronomy 30:15-19
    • Bhagavad Gita 2:17
    • Guru Granth Sahib 441

  17. Which term describes Jewish perspectives on the origin of evil?

    • Diverse
    • Monolithic
    • Uniform
    • Identical

  18. What is Berakhot 9:5 cited as in Jewish studies?

    • A historical chronicle
    • A legal civil code
    • A philosophical source
    • A liturgical prayer book

  19. Which Jewish source is cited for the philosophical discussion of evil in the Talmud?

    • Leviticus 24:17-20
    • Micah 7:18
    • Avodah Zarah 3b
    • Exodus 20:13

  20. How should students study Jewish responses to the Holocaust?

    • Christian theology
    • Single consensus
    • Atheist viewpoints
    • Diverse perspectives

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