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WorksheetsYear 8 RE Summer Revision
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 29mins
At what age did Jewish boys like Jesus start going to school?
Five
Seven
Ten
Thirteen
What did Jewish boys study at school?
Mathematics
Science
Scripture
History
What was the teacher of scripture called?
Priest
Rabbi
Pastor
Monk
At what age did Jewish boys start studying the Jewish law?
Seven
Ten
Thirteen
Fifteen
What language did Jewish boys learn to recite important passages from Scripture in?
Greek
Latin
Hebrew
Aramaic
What commandment would Jesus, Mary, and Joseph have obeyed as a Jewish family?
To observe the Sabbath and keep it holy
To fast during Ramadan
To celebrate Christmas
To observe Lent
When does the Sabbath begin?
At sunrise on Saturday
At sundown on Friday
At noon on Sunday
At midnight on Thursday
What do women do to signal the start of the Sabbath in their home?
Sing hymns
Light candles and say a blessing
Prepare a feast
Read from the Torah
What do family members do on Friday night during the Sabbath?
Attend the synagogue for a special service
Go to a movie
Visit friends
Go shopping
What do families do after attending the synagogue on Friday night?
Go to bed early
Gather for special prayers and a special meal
Watch television
Go for a walk
Where do Jewish people gather to pray?
Church
Mosque
Synagogue
Temple
In which direction do all synagogues face?
Mecca
Jerusalem
Rome
Bethlehem
When is the main service of the week held in a synagogue?
Friday
Sunday
Saturday
Monday
During the time of Jesus, what was common in every town or village?
(a)
What is the name of the light that is always kept burning in a synagogue?
The Ark
The Bimah
The Eternal Light
The Ten Commandments
Where are the Torah scrolls kept in a synagogue?
The Bimah
The Ark
The Eternal Light
The Star of David
What is the raised platform in a synagogue called?
The Ark
The Bimah
The Eternal Light
The Ten Commandments
Which symbol is often found in a synagogue and represents Judaism?
The Ten Commandments
The Ark
The Star of David
The Bimah
What is typically displayed above the Ark in a synagogue?
The Bimah
The Eternal Light
The Ten Commandments
The Star of David
What is the primary purpose of the seating area in a synagogue?
To store the Torah scrolls
To provide a place for the Eternal Light
To accommodate worshippers
To display the Ten Commandments
Who was one of the Twelve Apostles?
Paul
Peter
Barnabas
Silas
Which of the following was a role of the Twelve Apostles?
Build churches
Write the Bible
Tell people the good news
Perform miracles
Which of the following was NOT one of the Twelve Apostles?
Andrew
Philip
James
Mark
What was one of the responsibilities of the Twelve Apostles?
Be Jesus' friend
Collect taxes
Lead armies
Govern cities
Which of the following was a task of the Twelve Apostles?
Share meals with Jesus
Write laws
Teach mathematics
Build temples
Which of the following statements is true about the group of apostles?
All apostles were fishermen.
All apostles were of the same age.
Apostles came from different backgrounds, ideas, and abilities.
Apostles were all married.
Which of the following professions was NOT mentioned as one of the apostles' backgrounds?
Fishermen
Shepherds
Carpenters
Brothers
What is one characteristic that was common among some apostles?
They were all married.
They were all of the same age.
Some were brothers.
They all had the same abilities.
Who were the first two disciples Jesus called while walking along the shore of Lake Galilee?
James and John
Simon and Andrew
Levi and Matthew
Peter and Paul
What was the profession of Simon and Andrew before they followed Jesus?
Carpenters
Tax collectors
Fishermen
Shepherds
What did Jesus say he would teach Simon and Andrew to do?
Build houses
Bring people instead of fish
Collect taxes
Heal the sick
Who were the sons of Zebedee that Jesus called to follow him?
Simon and Andrew
Levi and Matthew
James and John
Peter and Paul
Where was Levi (Matthew) sitting when Jesus called him?
In a boat
At the place for paying taxes
On the shore of Lake Galilee
In a synagogue
Where was Jesus baptized according to Mark 1:9-11?
Nile
Jordan
Tigris
Euphrates
What did Jesus see when he was coming up out of the water?
The sun shining brightly
Angels singing
Heaven being torn open
A rainbow
How did the Spirit descend on Jesus according to Mark 1:9-11?
Like a dove
Like a flame
Like a cloud
Like a star
What did the voice from heaven say to Jesus?
"You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."
"You are the chosen one."
"You are the light of the world."
"You are my beloved disciple."
What is a parable?
A) A long, complex story
B) A short, easily remembered story
C) A poem
D) A historical account
Why did Jesus tell parables?
A) To entertain people
B) To get a message across
C) To confuse his followers
D) To record historical events
What were parables about?
A) Historical events
B) Scientific discoveries
C) Everyday life that everyone could understand
D) Mythical creatures
How did people remember the stories of Jesus?
A) They wrote them down immediately
B) They were simple and clear
C) They were repeated in songs
D) They were acted out in plays
What was one reason Jesus used stories in his teachings?
A) To make his teachings more complex
B) To ensure only a few people understood
C) To make the message clear and understandable
D) To entertain his followers
Who were gathering around to hear Jesus in the Parable of the Lost Sheep?
The Pharisees and the teachers of the law
The tax collectors and sinners
The disciples
The Roman soldiers
What did the Pharisees and the teachers of the law mutter about Jesus?
"This man performs miracles."
"This man welcomes sinners and eats with them."
"This man speaks in parables."
"This man is a prophet."
In the parable, how many sheep does the shepherd leave in the open country to find the lost one?
Ninety-nine
Fifty
Ten
One hundred
What does the shepherd do when he finds the lost sheep?
He scolds the sheep.
He leaves it in the open country.
He joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home.
He sells the sheep.
What does the shepherd say to his friends and neighbors when he finds the lost sheep?
"Help me find more sheep."
"Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep."
"I have lost another sheep."
"Let's go to the market."
According to Jesus, what will there be more rejoicing in heaven over?
Ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent
One sinner who repents
The shepherd's return
The lost sheep's return
Who were gathered around Jesus according to the Parable of the Lost Sheep?
The Pharisees and teachers of the law
The disciples and followers
The Romans and soldiers
The merchants and traders
What did the Pharisees and teachers of the law mutter about Jesus?
This man performs miracles.
This man eats with sinners.
This man preaches to the crowds.
This man heals the sick.
What does the shepherd do when he loses one of his hundred sheep?
He leaves the ninety-nine in the open country and goes after the lost sheep.
He forgets about the lost sheep and stays with the ninety-nine.
He asks his friends to help find the lost sheep.
He sells the ninety-nine sheep to buy a new one.
What does the shepherd do when he finds the lost sheep?
He scolds the sheep.
He joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home.
He sells the sheep.
He leaves the sheep where he found it.
What does the shepherd say to his friends and neighbors when he finds the lost sheep?
Celebrate with me; I have found my lost sheep.
Help me find more lost sheep.
I have lost another sheep.
I am tired from searching.
According to the parable, what will there be more rejoicing in heaven over?
One sinner who repents
Ninety-nine righteous people
One righteous person
Ninety-nine sinners who do not repent
What does the woman do when she loses one of her ten silver coins?
She ignores it.
She lights a lamp, sweeps her house, and looks carefully everywhere until she finds it.
She buys a new coin.
She asks her neighbors to find it for her.
What does the woman do after finding the lost coin?
She hides it.
She throws a party.
She calls her friends and neighbors together and celebrates.
She sells the coin.
What is the main message of the Parable of the Lost Coin?
The importance of saving money.
The joy of finding lost items.
The angels of God rejoice over one sinner who repents.
The value of friendship.
