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Question 1

Baptism

Answer 1

Means to ‘immerse in water’. A sacrament which is a rite of initiation to become a member of the church.

Christians baptise with water to symbolise washing away of original sin.

Question 2

Bible

Answer 2

Christian sacred text believed by Christians to be inspired or revealed by God.

The Bible is divided into the Old and New Testament and guides Christians on how to live.

Question 3

Conformation

Answer 3

Derived from the term for ‘strengthening’. A sacrament which is a rite for someone who was baptised as an infant to confirm their Christian beliefs.

Christians believe at confirmation they become a full member of the church.

Question 4

Eucharist

Answer 4

Means ‘thanksgiving’. Re-enacts the Last Supper, a sacrament of sharing bread and wine as a reminder of the body and blood of Christ.

Jesus asked his disciples to remember him in this way.

Question 5

Free will

Answer 5

The ability to make our own choices (usually moral choices) voluntarily and independently – nothing is pre-determined.

Some Christians believe Adam and Eve were given free will by God and this could explain the existence of moral evil in the world.

Question 6

Heaven and Hell

Answer 6

Heaven a place/state in the afterlife for those who accepted God’s teachings and grace.
Hell a place/state of punishment in the afterlife for those that rejected God’s teachings and grace in this life.

Christians believe that heaven is a place to be with God. Hell is an absence of God.

Question 7

Judgement

Answer 7

The belief that God will judge whether or not humans are worthy to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

Many Christians believe there will be a Day of Judgement where God will judge the living and the dead.

Question 8

Marriage symbols

Answer 8

Features of the wedding ceremony that indicate the purpose and meaning of marriage.

Christians exchange rings as a symbol of eternal love.

Question 9

Pilgrimage

Answer 9

A journey made to a sacred place as an act of worship or devotion.

Christians may visit Jerusalem to see where Jesus died.

Question 10

Reason

Answer 10

The process of logical thought or the ability to think in a logical way.

St Aquinas argued that our sense of reason came from God.

Question 11

Revelation

Answer 11

The way God choses to make himself known to humans.

The Bible is seen as a revelation.

Question 12

Vows

Answer 12

Promises made between people or a person’s promise to God.

Christians make wedding vows such as ‘Till death us do part.’

Question 13

Ummah

Answer 13

Means community. Refers to the worldwide community of Muslims who share a common religious identity.

Muslims believe everyone in the
ummah is equal in the eyes of Allah.

Question 14

Prophet

Answer 14

A messenger of Allah with a special purpose.

The Qur’an states there are 25
prophets, starting with Adam.

Question 15

Muhammad

Answer 15

The final prophet in Islam, referred to as
the ‘Seal of the Prophets’.

Muhammad had the Qur’an revealed
to him.

Question 16

Mosque

Answer 16

Means place of prostration. A Muslims place of worship.

Muslims worship at the mosque as a
community, particularly on Friday
(Jummah).

Question 17

Mecca

Answer 17

Muslims holiest city located in Saudi
Arabia. It is where Muslims go on Hajj.

The birthplace of Muhammad and
where Muslims face when praying,
towards the Ka’bah (House of God).

Question 18

Lesser Jihad

Answer 18

Jihad means to struggle or strive. Lesser
Jihad is a physical struggle or holy war in
defence of Islam.

Muhammad suggested Lesser Jihad
is a last resort.

Question 19

Isa

Answer 19

The 24th and penultimate prophet in Islam. In Christianity he is known as Jesus.

Muslims do not believe Jesus is the Son of God, but simply a messenger who was given the ability to perform miracles.

Question 20

Hijab

Answer 20

Often used to describe the headscarf, veil
or modest dress worn by many Muslim
women.

Worn in public as a sign of modesty.

Question 21

Burkha

Answer 21

A long loose fitting garment which covers the whole body from head to feet.

Worn in public as a sign of modesty.

Question 22

Al-Qadr

Answer 22

The Muslim term for predestination which means they believe God has set out the destiny of all things.

Muslims believe Allah is omnipotent and in control of everything, even
our lives.

Question 23

Akhirah

Answer 23

The Muslim term for belief in life after death and the Final Judgement.

Those who commit to Allah will achieve eternal life in Paradise.

Question 24

Id-ul-Fitr

Answer 24

The celebration of breaking the fast after Ramadan ends.

Muslims will celebrate by having a meal with friends and family and donating zakat-ul-fitr.

Question 25

Censorship

Answer 25

Supressing and limiting access to materials or speech that are considered obscene, offensive or a threat to security. Article 19 of the Declaration of Human Rights states everyone has the right to express their views but if these views cause harm or offence the government may censor it.

Question 26

Discrimination

Answer 26

Treating others differently by acting on your prejudice. Racism is a form of discrimination.

Question 27

Human Rights

Answer 27

The basic entitlements we are all entitled to because we are human. The Declaration of Human Rights states that all people have the right to an education.

Question 28

Extremism

Answer 28

Believing in, supporting and acting upon ideas that are very far from what most people consider correct or reasonable. Islamic State would be considered an extremist organisation due to their terrorist attacks.

Question 29

Personal conviction

Answer 29

Something a person strongly believes in. Martin Luther King had a personal conviction that all people should be equal.

Question 30

Prejudice

Answer 30

Pre-judging: judging people to be inferior or superior without a cause. The Bible implies that prejudice is wrong, ’God does not show favouritism.’

Question 31

Relative Poverty

Answer 31

When people have enough for their basic needs but do not have enough in relation to others in society. Someone could be considered to be in relative poverty if they could not afford luxuries such as a TV.

Question 32

Absolute Poverty

Answer 32

Where people cannot access the most basic of their human needs; sever deprivation. If someone cannot afford food or have a home they would be in absolute poverty.

Question 33

Social Justice

Answer 33

Promoting a fair society by challenging injustice and ensuring everyone has equal opportunities and rights. The Qur’an makes it clear that it is a Muslim’s duty to promote social justice, ‘Believers stand up firmly for justice.’

Question 34

Adultery

Answer 34

Having sex with someone who is not your marriage partner while you are married. Christians believe adultery is wrong, it breaks the commandment, ‘Do not commit adultery’.

Question 35

Cohabitation

Answer 35

Living with your partner, having a sexual relationship, but you are not married to them. Traditional Christians do not approve as they believe the Bible suggests sex before marriage is wrong.

Question 36

Commitment

Answer 36

A sense of dedication or obligation to someone or something. Christians believe marriage is a lifelong commitment.

Question 37

Contraception

Answer 37

Methods used to prevent a woman becoming pregnant or the spread of STI’s. Some Christians are against contraception as it goes against God’s teaching to, ‘Be fruitful and multiply’.

Question 38

Divorce

Answer 38

To legally end a marriage. Many Christians think divorce is wrong because breaks the sacred marriage vow, ‘Till death us do part’.

Question 39

Gender equality

Answer 39

All genders enjoying the same rights and opportunities in all aspects of their lives. St Paul said, ‘We are all one in Christ’.

Question 40

Responsibilities

Answer 40

Actions and duties you are expected or feel obliged to carry out. Muslims believe they have a responsibility to carry out the 5 pillars of their faith.

Question 41

Roles

Answer 41

Position, function or status of a person in society, as well as the characteristics or behaviours we expect that person to have. A role of a parent is to love, support and train their children to be responsible citizens.