Y9 - Facts, opinion, beliefs

What is a belief?

• An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof

• A thing that is known or proved to be true

• A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

• None of the above

Which of the following is an example of a fact?

• I believe there is life after death

• I know there are twelve months in a year

• I think Stormzy is the best rapper in the world

• None of the above

What is the difference between an opinion and a belief?

• An opinion is an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof

• An opinion is a thing that is known or proved to be true

• A belief is a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

• There is no difference between an opinion and a belief

Which statement is a belief?

• 2 + 2 = 4

• Pizza is the best food in the world

• There is a God

• Paris is the capital of France

Who or what can influence our beliefs?

• Friends

• Family

• School

• All of the above

Which of the following is a strong influence on what we believe?

• Celebrities

• Strangers

• Parents

• None of the above

What is the definition of a fact?

• An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof

• A thing that is known or proved to be true

• A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

• None of the above

Which statement is an opinion?

• Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of England

• The Harry Potter books are a brilliant read

• The universe was created by God

• There is life after death

What causes us to live our life in a certain way?

• Opinions

• Beliefs

• Facts

• None of the above