Non-Standardized Religious Education (Grade 7)

Which phrase best defines the term religion?

• the way of life of people

• the way people communicate with each other

• a system of beliefs

• the culture of people around the world

A supernatural being worshiped by religious people is best defined as:

• deity

• culture

• identity

• religion

The behaviors, beliefs, values, and symbols of Jamaica are all a part of the country's:

• identity

• religion

• culture

• divine

In study Religious Education, you learn to adopt different values in life. Which of the following is NOT a value you can learn from studying Religious Education?

• honesty

• love

• respect

• cheating

Briefly discuss the difference between the terms: identity and culture (4 marks).

Religious Education is a part of the curriculum for secondary students in Jamaica. Briefly summarize two reasons the subject is important in schools (4 marks).