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HSC SOR 1 Quiz

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following may be a reason for the rise in Pentecostalism between 1996 and 2006?
a)
Increased religious pluralism
b)
The decline of the Anglican Church
c)
Secularism
d)
Denominational switching 
2.
Which of the following is an example of ecumenism within Australia?
a)
The Australian Council of Christians and Jews
b)
The formation of the Uniting Church in 1977
c)
The 2012 Global Atheists Convention in Melbourne
d)
The Mind Body Spirit Festival
3.
Why are initiation ceremonies a significant part of Aboriginal Spirituality? 
a)
They explain the kinship system and obligations to the land.
b)
They allow for all of the members of the community to come together.
c)
They are a link to the funeral ceremony.
d)
They are held for the worship of Ancestral Spirits.
4.
The policy of assimilation adopted by the state governments after 1937 resulted in which of the following? 
a)
The removal of Aboriginal people from their traditional lands
b)
The creation of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation
c)
The establishment of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra
d)
The creation of the group known as ‘The Stolen Generation’
5.
What does NCCA stand for?
a)
Native Culture and Catholic in Australia
b)
National Council of Churches in Australia
c)
National Christian Churches in Australia
d)
Nature Centre for Contemporary Awareness 
6.
In which year was the Native Title Act passed in the Australian Parliament? 
a)
1992
b)
1993
c)
1996
d)
1998
7.
Why is interfaith dialogue important in multicultural Australia? 
a)
It encourages people to become more religious.
b)
It enables broadening of knowledge about faith.
c)
It enables an understanding of which is the most correct religion
d)
It makes it easier for people to switch religions.
8.
The Wik decision was handed down by the High Court of Australia in 1996. Which statement best summarises this decision? 
a)
The Mabo decision of 1992 was invalid. 
b)
An apology should be made by the Australian government to the Stolen Generation.
c)
Native title and pastoral leases can co-exist.
d)
Aboriginal people had a claim to land rights at the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park.
9.

Which of the following is correct of Aboriginal spirituality

a)

It is polytheistic

b)

It is based on worshiping a single God

c)

It has connections to symbolism and art

d)

It lacks a supernatural dimension

10.

Belief that the divine is within the material world describes with of the following:

a)

Transcendence

b)

Animism

c)

Polytheism

d)

Immanence

11.

Which of these is not a characteristic of religion?

a)

Beliefs

b)

Ethics

c)

Relics

d)

Sacred texts and writings

12.

An Aboriginal person’s totem is significant because:

a)

It permits a person to hunt these once a year.

b)

It marks the interaction between clans.

c)

It links a person to the spiritual force responsible for her/his existence.

d)

It determines what worship and prayer ceremonies are held.

13.

The central concept of Aboriginal spiritualties is:

a)

The role of members of the tribal unit.

b)

The Totem

c)

The food gathering process

d)

The Dreaming

14.

Issues that refer to people’s moral values or the code of conduct by which they live

a)

Social issues

b)

Legal issues

c)

Cultural issues

d)

Ethical issues

15.

Which of the following involves ethics?

a)

Passing a law to allow more crops to be grown per acre in a given area.

b)

Passing a law to allow doctors to euthanize humans who are terminally ill.

c)

Passing a law to increase fines for people texting while driving.

d)

Passing a law to decrease speed limits in an area of frequent accidents.

16.
Hajj is defined as:
a)
The first pillar in the Arkan al-Islam; confession of faith
b)
The second pillar in the Arkan al-Islam; prayer
c)
The fourth pillar in the Arkan al-Islam; fasting
d)
The fifth pillar in the Arkan al-Islam; pilgrimage.
17.
Before completing the rituals of Hajj, all Muslims must:
a)
Wear 'Ihram' which includes ritual washing, the recitation of the talbiyah and the stating of niyah
b)
Take a bath, put on perfume and get a 'fresh' hair cut.
c)
Put on a 'Hijab' which is includes a head covering for modesty in the presence of Allah
d)
Grow a beard because the Prophet Muhammad had one
18.
Hajj is important to Muslims because
a)
It gives adherents a chance to go on a holiday.
b)
It gives the individual a chance to be spiritually renewed.
c)
It gives adherents a chance to go to Mecca
d)
It gives the individual a chance to meet other Muslims
19.
The importance of human life and the belief that only Allah can decide issues of life and death are key principles in bioethics
a)
True
b)
False
20.
The modern Muslim community reflects a diversity of views in matters of bioethics. This is caused by:
a)
The different opinions of society, different laws and access to medical facilities
b)
The variety of schools of jurisprudence, different sects and cultural backgrounds, and personal levels of religious observance
c)
The influence of secular society, the media and TV
d)
The personal interpretations of the Qur'an and the variety of religious leaders in the community
21.
The believe in the unity and oneness of Allah, and the attributes of Allah is called:
a)
Taqwa
b)
Tawhid
c)
Tanakh
d)
Tawaf
22.
The belief in Prophethood and the role that prophets play in the revelation of Allah is known as:
a)
Rusula
b)
Ramadan
c)
Nabism
d)
Nabihood
23.
The belief in Holy Books as a form of Allah's revelation is known as:
a)
Al-Akhira
b)
Kutubu'llah
c)
Mala'ika
d)
Rusula
24.
The belief in Angels is known as
a)
Al-Akhira
b)
Kutubu'llah
c)
Mala'ika
d)
Rusula
25.
Al-Akhira is the belief in:
a)
Fate and predestination
b)
Reward or punishment in the hereafter
c)
Allah's will revealed in holy books
d)
The unity and oneness of Allah
26.
Al-Qadr is the belief that
a)
Things happen as a result of Allah's Will, yet people still make choices in their life
b)
A person's deeds during life, determine their experiences in the hereafter
c)
Allah's will was revealed to certain people known as Rasul (messengers)
d)
Two angels record the good and bad deeds of a person during their life
27.
How many Principal Beliefs are there in Islam?
a)
Four
b)
Five
c)
Six
d)
Seven
28.

A “baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins”, describes the Baptism offered by

a)

the pre-Nicean Church

b)

John the Baptist

c)

Jesus

d)

Peter

29.

In the pre-Nicean Church Baptism was administered by

a)

Aspersion

b)

Immersion

c)

The Spirit

d)

Affusion

30.

In Christianity, Baptism is considered

a)

a necessity

b)

a valuable experience

c)

an acknowledgement of sin

d)

an act of salvation

31.

Adult or Credo Baptism is practised by

a)

all Christian denominations

b)

Pentecostals

c)

Orthodox

d)

Prestbyterians

32.

Which two denominations do not practice Baptism but rather dedicate children to God?

a)

Quakers and Salvation Army

b)

Catholics and Anglicans

c)

Orthodox and Pentecostals

d)

Methodist and Uniting Church

33.

The significance of Baptism for the community would include

a)

Salvation

b)

reaffirms the community’s commitment to their own baptismal promises.

c)

Acceptance by the community

d)

none of the above

34.

The significance of Baptism for the individual includes

a)

forgiveness of original sin and new life in Christ

b)

acceptance into the community

c)

infusion of Grace

d)

All of the above

35.

Romans 6:3-4 "Do you not know that all of us who have been baptised into Christ Jesus were baptised into his death? 4 Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life." Here Paul describes Baptism as...

a)

an initiation into the community

b)

an initiation into the Body of Christ

c)

the first of the sacraments

d)

dying and rising to new life with Christ

36.

Mark 16:16 "The one who believes and is baptised will be saved; but the one who does not believe will be condemned." This verse supports the belief that Baptism is ...

a)

necessary for salvation

b)

the initiation of the individual into the community

c)

the first of the sacraments

d)

the candidate dying and rising to a new life with Christ

37.

The name of the blessed oil used in baptism, confirmation and holy orders is _____________.

a)

chrism

b)

chrismation

c)

sanctifying

d)

believers'

38.
Baptism is a Sacrament of:
a)
Healing
b)
Initiation
c)
Service
d)
Purity
39.
The Sacrament of Baptism is performed:
a)
Once a week
b)
Once a month
c)
Once a year
d)
Once in a persons life
40.
Jesus was Baptised by his cousin...
a)
John the Beloved
b)
John the Brave
c)
John the Baptist
d)
John the Believer
41.
When a person is Baptised they, through the power of the Holy Spirit, receive God's:
a)
Love
b)
Peace
c)
Grace
d)
Hope
42.

What other name does St. Paul have?

a)

Soul of Tarsus

b)

Sole of Tarsus

c)

Saul of Tarsus

43.

How many Letters / Epistles did St. Paul write?

a)

13 Letters / Epistles

b)

12 Letters / Epistles

c)

11 Letters / Epistles

44.

What is the last Letter / Epistle St. Paul wrote?

a)

To the Galatians

b)

To the Corinthians

c)

To the Romans

45.

How was St. Paul murdered?

a)

Stoning

b)

Beheading

c)

Crucifixion

46.

Where was Saul of Tarsus heading when the Risen Jesus appeared to him?

a)

Jerusalem

b)

Rome

c)

Damascus

47.

What did the Risen Jesus say to Saul of Tarsus?

a)

“Saul, Saul, why do you not believe in me?”

b)

“Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”

c)

“Saul, Saul, why do you hate me?”

48.

Saul was a witness to whose martyrdom?

a)

St. Thomas

b)

St. Rose of Lima

c)

St. Stephen

d)

St. James

49.

Paul was known as a missionary to the Gentiles because he

a)

He focused solely on their conversion

b)

He argued for non-Jews at the Council of Jerusalem, allowing them to convert to Christianity without first becoming Jewish.

c)

He argued against non-Jews at the Council of Jerusalem, demanding they first convert to Judaism and then Christianity.

d)

He went to Corinth.

50.
What holy city are Muslims expected to make a pilgrimage to in their lifetime?
a)
Medina
b)
Mecca
c)
Jerusalem
d)
Damsacus
51.
Who was the founder of Islam?
a)
Muhammad
b)
Moses
c)
Martin Luther
d)
Jesus Christ
52.
Whereas Christians believe in the Bible and Jesus, Muslims believe in the ___ and ____.
a)
Torah, Moses
b)
Mandate, Confucius
c)
Quran, Muhammad
d)
Umayads, Saladin
53.
What city do Muslims need to face when they pray?
a)
Timbuktu
b)
Mecca
c)
Rome
d)
Sumer
54.
What is the body of law for Islam?
a)
Talmud
b)
Sunna
c)
Qu'ran
d)
Sharia
55.

Jesus said: "Love your ____________ as yourself."

a)

neighbour

b)

friends

c)

family

d)

strangers

56.

"Before God formed you in the womb, God _________ you."

a)

knew

b)

called

c)

found

d)

created

57.

Catholics argue that abortion is...

a)

always wrong

b)

wrong but should be allowed in serious situations (e.g. rape)

c)

is OK in all situations

d)

frowned upon, but not wrong

58.

"Before God formed you in the womb, God knew you." This quote suggests that life begins at or before...

a)

conception

b)

viability

c)

birth

d)

a heartbeat

59.

Protestants often argue that abortion is...

a)

always wrong

b)

wrong but should be allowed in serious situations (e.g. rape)

c)

is OK in all situations

d)

frowned upon, but not wrong

60.

Monotheism

a)

belief in one god

b)

belief in more than one god

c)

belief in no god

d)

all of the above

61.

When it comes to actions that Christians disagree on, what does Paul say is the core principle?

a)

Love

b)

Freedom

c)

Forgiveness

d)

Faith

62.

Who wrote 1st Corinthians ?

a)

Peter

b)

John

c)

Paul

d)

Jude

63.

Which of the following lists aspects of Aboriginal spirituality that are determined by the Dreaming?

a)

Language, social status

b)

Totems, sacred writings

c)

Naming ceremony, land management

d)

Kinship, obligations to the land and people

64.

Which statement demonstrates why the Dreaming is important for the Land Rights movement?

a)

It underpins connection to Country.

b)

It allows for land to be bought and sold.

c)

It provides an opportunity for economic growth.

d)

It enables Australians to communicate in a common language

65.

What is the most significant ongoing effect of dispossession on Aboriginal spiritualities?

a)

No obligation to the land or people

b)

Disruption to Aboriginal Christian customs

c)

No connection to individual and communal totems

d)

Disruption to Aboriginal Peoples’ cultural practices

66.

Which of the following is contributing to the declining influence of religion in Australian society?

a)

Increasing secularism

b)

Increasing sectarianism

c)

Decreasing ecumenism

d)

Decreasing multiculturalism

67.

Which of the following lists of components are emphasised in New Age religions?

a)

Environment, salvation, community

b)

Sacred writings, class systems, meditation

c)

Ethical teachings, institutional hierarchy, mysticism

d)

Individualism, spiritual transformation, personal morality

68.

According to Australian census data (2021), which of the following is correct?

a)

Judaism is the fastest growing religion in Australia.

b)

Religions other than Christianity are increasing in Australia.

c)

Decreasing numbers of Australians identify as ‘No religion’.

d)

Buddhism is the second largest religious tradition in Australia.

69.

Which of the following best describes the importance of interfaith dialogue in multifaith Australia?

a)

It encourages peaceful coexistence.

b)

It supports those considering switching denominations.

c)

It promotes greater cooperation between different Christian denominations.

d)

It contributes financial assistance to those fleeing war and natural disasters.

70.

Which row of the table shows the religion that represents Islam in Australia in 2021?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

71.

Which of the following statement(s) is correct?

a)

Both statements are true.

b)

Both statements are false.

c)

Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

d)

Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

72.

What did Aisha excel in the most ?

a)

Fiqh and Hadith

b)

Medicine/poetry

c)

Speech

73.

Why did Aisha not end up in the caravan

a)

She was using the bathroom

b)

She lost her necklace

c)

She got lost

74.

Aisha narrated over __________ hadith

a)

20

b)

400

c)

4000

d)

2000

75.

Which wife of the prophet was the daughter of Abu Bakr?

a)

Aisha

b)

Asma

c)

Hafsah

d)

Saudah

76.

What are the 5 pillars of islam?

a)
Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj
b)

Dugsi ,Quran, Mosque,Hijab,Salat

c)

Ramadan, Eid, Mecca, Medina, Hajj

d)

none

77.

what is the term used to refer to the sayings and actions of prophet Muhammad?

a)
Hadith
b)

Dawah

c)
Quran
d)
Sunnah
78.

Why is Islam considered an Abrahamic religion?

a)

Because Abraham is the Arabic word for God

b)

Because it traces back to roots of Abraham

c)

Because Abraham made it

d)

Because Abraham was the person who wrote the Qur'an

79.

What is jurisprudence?

a)

Set of regulations, principles and values developed from the Bible

b)

Set of regulations, principles and values from which legislation is developed from the Qur'an and other sources of Islamic authority

c)

Another word for the 5 pillars of Islam

d)

I don't know

80.

What is the process of Islamic jurisprudence?

a)

Reference the Qu'ran then the Sunnah, then Ijma, then Qiyas

b)

Reference Qiyas, then Ijma, then Sunnah, then Qu'ran

c)

Just wing it

d)

Reference the Qu'ran only, it has all the answers

81.

Sunnah refers to:

a)

Life and example of prophet Muhammad - Hadith referring to the saying and teachings of Muhammad

b)

The eternal word of God, revealed by Angel Gabriel to Prophet Muhammad

c)

Consensus and collective judgement from learned Muslim teachers

d)

Reasoning, past examples with their reasons are used as precedent in each new situation

82.

Ijma refers to

a)

The eternal word of God, revealed by Angel Gabriel to Prophet Muhammad

b)

Consensus and collective judgement from learned Muslim teachers

c)

Life and example of prophet Muhammad

d)

Reasoning, past examples with their reasons are used as precedent in each new situation

83.

What are the TWO sexual ethical teachings of Islam?

4 lines
84.

What are TWO bioethical teachings in Christianity?

4 lines
85.

"You shall not kill" is which scriptural reference?

a)

Genesis 1:10

b)

Exodus 20:13

c)

Liviticus 2:13

d)

Romans 2:10

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