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WorksheetsGCSE RE - THEME E - Crime & Punishment
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 2hrs 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the correct definition of LAW?
a)
A set of rules or guidelines
b)
A person(s) who is found guilty of breaking rules
c)
An act which breaks the rules set out.
2.
What is the correct definition of CRIMINALS?
a)
A set of rules or guidelines
b)
A person(s) who is found guilty of breaking rules
c)
A criminal act which is committed because of a dislike for a group of people.
d)
To be against something or someone
3.
What is the correct definition of CRIME?
a)
3 reasons why we punish people in the world: Deterrence, Retribution & Reformation
b)
A criminal act which is committed because of a dislike for a group of people.
c)
An act which breaks the rules set out.
d)
An aim of punishment to get revenge for the crime committed
4.
What is the correct definition of HATE CRIME?
a)
A criminal act which is committed because of a dislike for a group of people.
b)
An act which breaks the rules set out.
c)
An aim of punishment to get revenge for the crime committed
5.
What is the correct definition of OPPOSITION?
a)
A criminal act which is committed because of a dislike for a group of people.
b)
To be against something or someone
c)
An aim of punishment to get others or the criminal to stop committing the crime.
6.
What is the correct definition of AIMS OF PUNISHMENT?
a)
An aim of punishment to get others or the criminal to stop committing the crime.
b)
An aim of punishment to get others or the criminal to stop committing the crime.
c)
3 reasons why we punish people in the world: Deterrence, Retribution & Reformation.
7.
What is the correct definition of RETRIBUTION?
a)
An aim of punishment to change the behaviour of others of the criminal.
b)
An aim of punishment to get revenge for the crime committed
c)
An aim of punishment to get others or the criminal to stop committing the crime.
8.
What is the correct definition of DETERRENCE?
a)
An aim of punishment to change the behaviour of others of the criminal.
b)
An aim of punishment to get others or the criminal to stop committing the crime.
c)
An aim of punishment to get revenge for the crime committed
9.
What is the correct definition of REFORMATION?
a)
An aim of punishment to change the behaviour of others of the criminal.
b)
An aim of punishment to get revenge for the crime committed
c)
An aim of punishment to get revenge for the crime committed
10.
What is the correct definition of PUNISHMENT?
a)
An act done to somebody as a result of being found guilty.
b)
An aim of punishment to get revenge for the crime committed
c)
3 reasons why we punish people in the world: Deterrence, Retribution & Reformation.
11.
What is the correct definition of PRISON?
a)
An act done to somebody as a result of being found guilty.
b)
A method of punishment to shut somebody away for a certain period of time.
c)
A set of rules or guidelines
d)
An act which breaks the rules set out.
12.
What is the correct definition of DEATH PENALTY?
a)
A punishment by taking someone’s life.
b)
An act done to somebody as a result of being found guilty.
c)
3 reasons why we punish people in the world: Deterrence, Retribution & Reformation.
d)
An act which breaks the rules set out.
13.
What is the correct definition of COMMUNITY SERVICE?
a)
A punishment by taking someone’s life.
b)
A method of punishment for criminals to engage in voluntarily manual labour.
c)
3 reasons why we punish people in the world: Deterrence, Retribution & Reformation.
d)
An act which breaks the rules set out.
14.
What is the correct definition of CORPORAL PUNISHMENT?
a)
A method of punishment when criminals are physically hurt. Eg: Canning
b)
A method of punishment for criminals to engage in voluntarily manual labour.
c)
A punishment by taking someone’s life.
15.
What is the correct definition of UNJUST?
a)
An action which is unfair and often leads to negative results.
b)
The reasons behind a person’s actions
c)
A method of punishment for criminals to engage in voluntarily manual labour.
d)
An act which breaks the rules set out.
16.
What is the correct definition of INTENTIONS?
a)
The reasons behind a person’s actions
b)
3 reasons why we punish people in the world: Deterrence, Retribution & Reformation.
17.
What is the correct definition of SANCTITY OF LIFE?
a)
That every life is special and God given
b)
The reasons behind a person’s actions
c)
The reasons behind a person’s actions
d)
A punishment by taking someone’s life.
18.
What is the correct definition of FORGIVENESS?
a)
Showing love and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong.
b)
The reasons behind a person’s actions
c)
The reasons behind a person’s actions
d)
An act which breaks the rules set out.
19.
Which 3 are TREATMENT OF CRIMINALS?
a)
Prison
b)
Death Penalty
c)
Reformation
d)
Addiction
e)
Corporal Punishment
20.
Which 3 are AIMS OF PUNISHMENT?
a)
Retribution
b)
Reformation
c)
Deterrence
d)
Addiction
e)
Prison
21.
Which 3 are CAUSES OF CRIME?
a)
Upbringing
b)
Poverty
c)
Prison
d)
Community Service
e)
Opposition to existing laws
22.
Which words means: Some crimes are committed in protest about laws that already exist because they are unfair?
a)
Opposition to existing laws
b)
Upbringing
c)
Greed
d)
Addiction
e)
Prison
23.
Which word means: Emotions are often responsible for crime. We always want more. People do bad things to us so we often take revenge?
a)
Greed/hate
b)
Upbringing
c)
Poverty
d)
Addiction
24.
Which word means: A person using alcohol, drugs which leads them into crime to feed their habit?
a)
Addiction
b)
Upbringing
c)
Poverty
25.
Which word means: The state of mind of a person may lead to crime. They might have serious psychological issues?
a)
Mental Illness
b)
Addiction
c)
Upbringing
d)
Poverty
26.
Which word means: A person is brought up in a bad enviornment. If a person is surrounded by criminal activity they are more likely to do it?
a)
Upbringing
b)
Addiction
c)
Mental Illness
d)
Poverty
27.
Which word means: A person might commit a crime because they see no other alternative way out."
a)
Poverty
b)
Upbringing
c)
Addiction
d)
Prison
28.
Does the Christian quote below mean a criminal should be punished or helped? “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth”
a)
Helped
b)
Punished
29.
Does the Christian quote below mean a criminal should be punished or helped? “Hate the sin, love the sinner”
a)
Helped
b)
Punished
30.
Does the Christian quote below mean a criminal should be punished or helped? 'Priests visit prisoner to pray with them'
a)
Helped
b)
Punished
31.
Which aim of punishment means to 'STOP'
a)
Deterrence
b)
Reformation
c)
Retribution
32.
Which aim of punishment means to 'CHANGE'
a)
Deterrence
b)
Reformation
c)
Retribution
33.
Which aim of punishment means 'REVENGE'
a)
Deterrence
b)
Reformation
c)
Retribution
34.
Which aim of punishments would the quote "an eye for an eye" best apply to?
a)
Deterrence
b)
Reformation
c)
Retribution
35.
Which aim of punishments would the quote "love your neighbour as yourself" best apply to?
a)
Deterrence
b)
Reformation
c)
Retribution
36.
How many aims of punishment do you need to know for the exam?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
e)
6
37.
Overall, which aim of punishment do Christians prefer?
a)
Deterrence
b)
Reformation
c)
Retribution
38.
What was the name of the Christian lady who reformed women's prisons in the 18th century?
a)
Annabel Fry
b)
Elizabeth Fry
c)
Anna Fry
39.
Finish the quote "Hate the sin,..."
a)
...hate the sinner
b)
...punish the sinner
c)
...love the sinner
40.
What is a aim of punishment?
a)
It is where we punish
b)
It is who we punish
c)
A reason why we punish
d)
A method of punishment
41.
What 3 specific types of crime does the examiner want you to know about?
a)
Hate crime, theft, stealing
b)
Hate crime, theft, ABH
c)
Hate crime, theft, murder
42.
Which is an example of a recent hate crime?
a)
Slavery
b)
War in Syria
c)
Orlando Killings
43.
Finish the Christian quote "love your neighbour...
a)
...as they like you"
b)
...like any other person"
c)
...as yourself"
44.
What is the name of the radical Christian Church in the USA who inspires hatred of homosexuals and abortions?
a)
Montgomery Baptist Church
b)
Alabama Baptist Church
c)
Westborough Baptist Church
45.
Finish the Christian quote "any eye for an eye..."
a)
...a smile for a smile
b)
...a tooth for a tooth
c)
...a face for a face
46.
Christians think...
a)
...all crimes are wrong
b)
...some crimes are wrong
c)
...most crimes are wrong
47.
The examiner specifically mentions __ types of crime you must know about for the exam?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
6
e)
5
48.
Which crime would Christians see as the worst?
a)
All of them
b)
Theft
c)
Murder
d)
Hate crimes
49.
What is one of the 3 treatments of criminals that the examiner wants you to specifically know about?
a)
Prison
b)
Probation
c)
Parole
50.
What is one of the 3 treatments of criminals that the examiner wants you to specifically know about?
a)
Rehabilitation
b)
Community Service
c)
Electronic Tagging
51.
What is one of the 3 treatments of criminals that the examiner wants you to specifically know about?
a)
Young Offenders Prison
b)
Corporal Punishment
c)
Death Sentence
52.
Which word is correct? 'physical punishment, such as caning or flogging.'
a)
Corporal Punishment
b)
Prison
c)
Community Service
53.
Which word is correct? 'unpaid work, intended to be of social use, that an offender is required to do instead of going to prison.'
a)
Corporal Punishment
b)
Prison
c)
Community Service
54.
Which word is correct? 'a building in which people are legally held as a punishment for a crime they have committed or while awaiting trial.'
a)
Corporal Punishment
b)
Prison
c)
Community Service
55.
Which word is correct? 'stop feeling angry or resentful towards (someone) for an offence, flaw, or mistake.'
a)
Love
b)
Forgive
c)
Revenge
d)
Hatred
56.
Is the reason below for or against the death sentence? 'It is a deterrent; therefore, it puts people off committing a horrendous crime.'
a)
For
b)
Against
57.
Is the reason below for or against the death sentence? 'It brings justice for the victims and their families.'
a)
For
b)
Against
58.
Is the reason below for or against the death sentence? 'Retribution is uncivilised; two wrongs do not make a right.'
a)
For
b)
Against
59.
Is the reason below for or against the death sentence? 'Life sentences do not mean life; murderers walk free after an average of sixteen years.'
a)
For
b)
Against
60.
Is the reason below for or against the death sentence? 'Most murders are done on the spur of the moment, so the death penalty would not deter.'
a)
For
b)
Against
61.
Is the reason below for or against the death sentence? 'Victims’ families still grieve; killing the murderer does not end the pain of loss.'
a)
For
b)
Against
62.
Is the reason below for or against the death sentence? 'Legal systems can fail and innocent people can be executed.'
a)
For
b)
Against
63.
Is the reason below for or against the death sentence? 'It is a waste of resources housing criminals for their entire life.'
a)
For
b)
Against
64.
Is the reason below for or against the death sentence? 'The Principle of Utility states that an action is right if it brings happiness to the greatest number of people. The death penalty protects society at large and brings satisfaction to victims’ families, so could be argues to be right under this principle.'
a)
For
b)
Against
65.
Is the reason below for or against the death sentence? 'This is the only way to totally protect society from the worst murderer who it is believed cannot be reformed.'
a)
For
b)
Against
66.
Is the reason below for or against the death sentence? 'All life is sacred and murders should be given the chance to reform.'
a)
For
b)
Against
67.
Is the reason below for or against the death sentence? 'It is inhumane and degrading to put anyone through the mental torture of death row.'
a)
For
b)
Against
68.
Is this Christian quote for or against the death sentence? '“Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed”
a)
For
b)
Against
69.
Is this Christian quote for or against the death sentence? '“Let he who is without sin (evil) cast the first stone.”
a)
For
b)
Against
70.
Is this Christian quote for or against the death sentence? '“...an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth and a life for a life”
a)
For
b)
Against
71.
Is this Christian quote for or against the death sentence? ' “You have heard it said. ‘An eye for eye, a tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you… If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other cheek also”.
a)
For
b)
Against
72.
Is this Christian quote for or against the death sentence? '“I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn away from their evil ways and live”
a)
For
b)
Against
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