Lesson A3.O2.2.3
A3.O2.2.3 Festivals: practices in Britain and elsewhere Quiz: WJEC Eduqas Religious Studies, Unit 7
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The 20 questions
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Which festival is widely known as the festival of lights?
- Holi
- Diwali
- Raksha Bandhan
- Navaratri
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Which festival is known for colours and celebrating spring?
- Holi
- Vaisakhi
- Raksha Bandhan
- Diwali
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What relationship is celebrated during the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan?
- Guru and disciple
- Business partners
- Neighbours only
- Sibling bond
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Which myth is associated with Raksha Bandhan in the Hindu specification?
- Rama and Sita
- Shiva and Parvati
- King Bali and Lakshmi
- Krishna and Arjuna
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Which Purana is cited for the myth of King Bali and Lakshmi?
- Bhagavata Purana
- Kurma Purana
- Bhavishya Purana
- Vishnu Purana
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Which Purana is cited for the myth of Indra and the demon?
- Garuda Purana
- Skanda Purana
- Vishnu Purana
- Bhavishya Purana
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Which Hindu festival is marked by the exchange of rakhi threads?
- Holi festival
- Raksha Bandhan
- Janmashtami
- Diwali festival
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What key feature of Hindu festivals is highlighted for study in the specification?
- Financial costs
- Legal status
- Dietary bans
- Diverse origins
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Families light oil lamps and share sweets to celebrate a festival of light. Which festival is this?
- Holi
- Diwali
- Raksha Bandhan
- Vaisakhi
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Friends throw coloured powder to welcome spring. Which festival is this?
- Navaratri
- Diwali
- Holi
- Raksha Bandhan
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A sister ties a thread on her brother's wrist, asking for his protection. Which festival is this?
- Holi festival
- Janmashtami
- Diwali festival
- Raksha Bandhan
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Why might Diwali be practised differently by Hindu communities across Britain?
- Lack of temples
- Local cultural backgrounds
- Prohibited scriptures
- Strict government laws
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What do origin myths like the Indra and demon story explain about a festival?
- Economic policies
- Festival origins
- Architectural designs
- Dietary rules
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Which sacred text tradition provides the myths associated with Raksha Bandhan?
- Upanishads
- Vedas only
- Puranas
- Manusmriti
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How are festivals like Diwali primarily maintained by Hindus living in Britain?
- Community practice
- Secret ceremonies
- Isolation from neighbours
- State enforcement
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What seasonal event is closely linked to the celebration of Holi?
- Midwinter solstice
- Arrival of spring
- Autumn harvest
- Monsoon season
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What do sacred myths primarily provide for Hindu festival celebrations?
- Commercial value
- Calendar dates
- Meaning and values
- Architectural plans
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What does the varied practice of Diwali across different locations demonstrate?
- Loss of faith
- Prohibited rituals
- A lack of scripture
- Diverse community traditions
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What do Puranic myths provide for Hindu festivals like Raksha Bandhan?
- Historical dates
- Spiritual meaning
- Financial support
- Legal obligation
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Which three Hindu festivals are specifically named in the WJEC specification?
- Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Dussehra
- Diwali, Navratri, Holi
- Diwali, Shivaratri, Raksha Bandhan
- Diwali, Holi, Raksha Bandhan
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