WorksheetsYear 7 EOY EXAM RVE
Total questions: 3
Worksheet time: 39mins
What percentage of UK residents were church members in 1900?
35%
30%
25%
20%
What percentage of UK residents were church members in 2020?
10%
15%
5%
20%
How much has church membership decreased over the last 100 years?
20%
25%
30%
35%
Explain why church membership and attendance has fallen over time.
Increased secularization
More entertainment options
Changes in societal values
All of the above
What does the term "Pluralistic" mean?
The movement of society away from religious influence.
A collection of data every 10 years.
Where several different groups live together in a community or society.
The influence of a single dominant group in society.
What is "Secularisation"?
The movement of society away from religious influence.
A collection of data every 10 years.
Where several different groups live together in a community or society.
The influence of a single dominant group in society.
What is a "Census"?
The movement of society away from religious influence.
A collection of data every 10 years that helps us understand the lives of the people of the UK.
Where several different groups live together in a community or society.
The influence of a single dominant group in society.
Why does the government conduct a census?
To collect taxes
To count the number of schools
To gather information for planning and decision-making
To monitor weather patterns
How often is the census held in England and Wales?
Every 5 years
Every 10 years
Every 15 years
Every 20 years
What is a household according to the UK Census?
A group of people living in the same house
A group of people working in the same office
A group of people attending the same school
A group of people visiting the same park
Who organizes the census in England and Wales?
The Office of National Statistics
The Department of Education
The Ministry of Health
The Department of Transportation
Which of the following means the movement of society away from religious influence?
Census
Secularisation
Pluralism
Abraham
The census takes place every how many years in the UK?
5 years
10 years
15 years
20 years
The census helps us to understand what people like to see on TV. Is this statement true or false?
True
False
A pluralistic community is one where many different groups of people live together. Is this statement true or false?
True
False
What does the abbreviation ONS stand for?
Office for National Statistics
Organisation for National Security
Office for New Services
Organisation for National Surveys
What must Muslims do before entering a mosque?
Take off their shoes and enter quietly
Wear special shoes
Sing a prayer
Light a candle
What is Wudu?
A type of prayer
A ritual washing
A special type of clothing
A religious book
Where are shoes left when entering a mosque?
Inside the prayer area
Outside the prayer area on a rack
In a special shoe room
Under the prayer mat
What is the seating arrangement inside a mosque?
There are no seats
There are benches
There are chairs
There are sofas
What is generally used to cover the floor in a mosque?
Tiles
Carpets
Wooden planks
Marble
What percentage of Welsh people follow a religion?
Less than half
More than half
Exactly half
None
How many faith schools are there in Wales?
Over 100
Over 200
Over 250
Over 300
Which religious group in Cardiff provided meals every night of Ramadan in 2020 and 2021?
New Life Church
Dar-Ul-Isra mosque
Swansea mosque
Sikh gurdwaras
What is the role of Cytun (Churches Together in Wales) and the Interfaith Council for Wales?
They only focus on religious teachings
They do not engage in political activities
They work on climate change, international development, inter-faith harmony, and social justice
They only provide foodbanks
What does the Senedd (Welsh parliament) have to support religious communities?
A special religious council
A Faith Communities Forum
A religious education program
A religious charity
What is the meaning of the term "Messiah"?
A person who predicts the future
A person who is anointed or destined to do God's work
A person who leads a nation
A person who performs miracles
What does the term "Prophecy" refer to?
A historical event
A prediction about the future
A religious ritual
A philosophical debate
How do Muslims show respect to the Quran?
By performing Wudu, wrapping it in a cloth, and placing it on a high shelf
By reading it loudly in public places
By keeping it on the floor
By writing in it with colorful pens
What is Wudu?
A special way of washing themselves
A type of prayer
A form of meditation
A way of reading the Quran
Why do Muslims place the Quran on a special stand?
To keep it from touching the floor
To make it easier to read
To display it as a decoration
To hide it from others
Over what period did God reveal his message through the archangel Gabriel to Muhammad?
10 years
23 years
40 years
50 years
Who revealed God's message to Muhammad?
Archangel Michael
Archangel Raphael
Archangel Gabriel
Archangel Uriel
What was the main message revealed to Muhammad?
To worship multiple gods
To worship one true god
To follow the teachings of the Bible
To spread Christianity
Who wrote down the revelations received by Muhammad?
Muhammad himself
His companions
His family
His followers
What do Muslims believe about the Quran?
It is the first book revealed by Allah
It is the final book revealed by Allah
It is a collection of stories
It is a book of laws
What is the holy book for Muslims?
The Bible
The Torah
The Qur'an
The Vedas
In what language is the Qur'an written?
Hebrew
Arabic
English
Latin
What do Muslims believe about the Qur'an?
It can be changed or re-written
It is the word of God and cannot be changed
It is a historical document
It is a collection of stories
Which of the following is the first pillar of Islam?
Salat(h) Prayer
Zakat(h) Charity
Shahadah Belief
Sawm Fasting
What does the pillar of Salat(h) Prayer involve?
Praying 5 times a day
Fasting during Ramadan
Giving 2.5% of earnings
Pilgrimage to Mecca
How much of their earnings are Muslims required to give as Zakat(h) Charity?
1%
2.5%
5%
10%
During which month do Muslims fast as part of the Sawm Fasting pillar?
Muharram
Ramadan
Shawwal
Dhul-Hijjah
What is involved in the Hajj Pilgrimage pillar?
Praying 5 times a day
Fasting during Ramadan
Pilgrimage to Mecca once in a lifetime
Giving 2.5% of earnings
How did Christianity arrive in Wales?
Through the Roman invasion
Through the Viking invasion
Through the Saxon invasion
Through the Norman invasion
What did the Emperor Constantine rule in the third century?
Everyone in the Roman Empire had to be a Christian
Everyone in the Roman Empire had to be a soldier
Everyone in the Roman Empire had to be a farmer
Everyone in the Roman Empire had to be a merchant
What happened when the Roman armies left Wales in the fifth century?
The local tribes retook control of their lands
The Vikings took control of Wales
The Saxons took control of Wales
The Normans took control of Wales
What regions make up the territory in which Celtic Christianity grew?
Brittany, Cornwall, Wales, and Ireland
Brittany, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland
Brittany, Cornwall, Scotland, and Ireland
Brittany, Cornwall, Wales, and Scotland
What did the Celtic saints set up to spread the Christian message?
Monasteries
Schools
Markets
Libraries
What were the monasteries used for?
Places where people could devote themselves to the Christian faith
Places where people could trade goods
Places where people could learn farming
Places where people could practice sports
What does the term 'Llan' originally mean?
Enclosure
Church
Village
Field
What is a shroud, as mentioned in the context of the Turin Shroud?
Who was Flavius Josephus?
A Roman Emperor
A follower of Jesus
A famous historian who wrote about Jesus
A Christian missionary
What did Tacitus, the Roman historian, say about Jesus?
Jesus was a myth
Jesus was a Roman soldier
Jesus was a teacher who was crucified by Pilate
Jesus was a Greek philosopher
What is the Shahadah?
The first pillar of Islam
The second pillar of Islam
A type of prayer
A religious festival
What does the Shahadah declare?
There is only one God and Muhammad is His messenger
The importance of fasting
The significance of pilgrimage
The need for charity
How often do Muslims say the Shahadah?
Once a year
Many times during their lives
Only during Ramadan
Only during prayer
What is one of the practices related to the Shahadah for newborn babies?
Whisper it into the ear of their newborn baby
Write it on a piece of paper
Sing it as a lullaby
Recite it during a special ceremony
What do Muslims hope regarding the Shahadah and their last words?
That it will be the last words to cross their lips before they die
That it will be recited by their family
That it will be written on their gravestone
That it will be sung at their funeral
Match the following
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Sikhism
Buddhism
Fewer people believe in God now than 500 years ago.
Christians follow the teachings of Jesus.
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make food.
Hinduism is the oldest of the major world religions.
Life exists on other planets.
There is life after death.
Prayer can heal the sick.
Ghosts are real.