Sacred Texts

What do many religious traditions recognize as sacred texts?

• Texts that are ancient and written in a dead language

• Texts that are recognized for having special significance

• Texts that are used in religious ceremonies only

• Texts that are written by the founders of the religion

What is the purpose of sacred texts according to believers?

• To provide historical accounts of a religion

• To offer a set of rules for dietary restrictions

• To offer insights into life and guidance for living

• To serve as a record of a religion's mythology

What do sacred texts express in relation to a people and their God or deities?

• The legal system of a religious community

• The artistic expressions of a religious culture

• The relationship between a people and their God (or deities)

• The scientific knowledge of a religious group

What does the word "sacred" mean to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

• A) A type of ritual

• B) A specific religious text

• C) Sacred ground, sacred water, and sacred sites

• D) A traditional dance

Which of the following is considered sacred by Christians?

• A) The Bible

• B) The Qur'an

• C) Ceremonial boards

• D) Rock faces

Muslims believe which text to be sacred?

• A) The Bible

• B) The Torah

• C) The Bhagavad Gita

• D) The Qur'an

Why do objects and places become sacred according to the text?

• Because they are ancient and have historical significance.

• When believers consider them to be holy or part of another reality.

• Because they are mentioned in religious texts.

• When they are associated with famous personalities.

Which city is mentioned as a holy city for Muslims?

• Jerusalem

• Fatima

• Mecca

• Vatican City

How were sacred stories originally kept before they were written down?

• Through written documents

• In people's memories

• On digital media

• By recording audio

Which of the following is NOT a way that sacred stories were relayed to others?

• Oral traditions

• Art forms such as dance and paintings

• Through scientific methods

• Enacted in totems