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8th Grade Religion Final Exam Review 24-25

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sociology is defined as:

a)

The study of human society and social behavior

b)

The study of physical sciences

c)

The study of ancient artifacts

d)

The study of mathematical theories

2.

Church is defined as:

a)

The family of God united in Christ

b)

A type of government building

c)

A marketplace

d)

A school

3.

Marxism is defined as:

a)

classless society and collective ownership of all things

b)

A philosophy that promotes individual ownership and free markets

c)

A system based on hereditary monarchy

d)

A religious movement focused on spiritual enlightenment

4.

Secularism is defined as:

a)

The separation of religion from the state, human problems fixed by human solutions

b)

The promotion of a single religion by the state

c)

The rejection of all religions

d)

The dominance of religious leaders in government

5.

Postmodernism is:

a)

a viewpoint that has no absolute truths

b)

A scientific theory about the origin of the universe.

c)

A style of classical music from the 18th century.

d)

A political system based on monarchy.

6.

Which of the following is a duty of citizenship?

a)

Paying taxes

b)

Owning property

c)

Traveling abroad

d)

Voting in elections

7.

Which of the following is a benefit of citizenship?

a)

Access to government services

b)

Loss of voting rights

c)

Increased taxes

d)

Limited travel opportunities

8.

Humans are responsible for their actions and choices and their consequences.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Every human being gets their self worth from what society tells them.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The pattern of growth in a society is Individuals-families-nations-villages-tribes.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Families should be a place of love and learning how to get along with others.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Postmodernism states that there is always absolute truth.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Christians should sit and wait for societies to change for the better.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The God ordained definition of family is one man, one woman, and their children.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Secularism wants a public society free from the influence of religion.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Humans are made to be in social relationships.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Secularism says adults should be able to seek alternative types of relationships.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

The 3 building blocks of societies are:

a)

Family, church, state

b)

Money, Power, Technology

c)

Laws, Religion, Art

d)

Economy, Politics, Science

19.

What three factors can alter the basic family unit as given in the Bible?

a)

Death, divorce, and infertility

b)

Wealth, education, and technology

c)

Geography, language, and tradition

d)

Politics, science, and art

20.

Which of the following is NOT a factor used to measure a healthy society?

a)

Suicides

b)

Infant mortality rate

c)

Crime rates

d)

Substance abuse

e)

voter turnout

21.

Define: History

a)

The study of past events, and how it affects the future

b)

A branch of mathematics dealing with numbers.

c)

A type of modern art movement.

d)

A method of cooking traditional dishes.

22.

Define: Preconception

a)

an idea or opinion formed before enough information is available to make a valid conclusion.

b)

A decision made after careful analysis of all facts.

c)

A scientific theory proven by experiments.

d)

A law established by a government.

23.

Define: Internal evidence

a)

Evidence found within the document or source itself.

b)

Evidence obtained from external sources.

c)

Evidence based on personal opinions.

d)

Evidence collected through experiments.

24.

Define: External evidence

a)

Evidence from outside the document or source that supports its validity.

b)

Evidence found only within the document itself.

c)

A personal opinion about the document's content.

d)

A summary of the document's main points.

25.

Define: Corroborate

a)

To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

b)

To argue against a statement or theory.

c)

To ignore evidence or findings.

d)

To create a new theory without evidence.

26.

Define: Metanarrative

a)

A grand, overarching story or interpretation that gives meaning to historical events and experiences.

b)

A short story with a moral lesson.

c)

A fictional narrative set in the future.

d)

A detailed account of a single historical event.

27.

Of the Metanarrative of the Bible. select the part that has not yet happened.

a)

Restoration

b)

Creation

c)

Fall

d)

Redemption

28.

Which is not part of the Metanarrative of the Bible.

a)

Restoration

b)

election

c)

Fall

d)

Redemption

29.

Creation took how many days?

a)

3 days

b)

5 days

c)

6 days

d)

7 days

30.

How do we know it was a 24-hour day?

a)

Because the Earth rotates once every 24 hours

b)

Because the Sun rises and sets twice a day

c)

The Hebrew word 'yom' means 24 hour period

d)

Because the Moon orbits the Earth every 24 hours

31.

How much time passed between creation and the fall into sin?

a)

We are not sure

b)

Several years

c)

Hundreds of years

d)

Thousands of years

32.

It could not have been billions of years to account for the fossil record because:

a)

Fossils are found intact and buried quickly at similar depths

b)

There are too many fossils for billions of years.

c)

The Earth is not old enough.

d)

Fossils form instantly.

33.

The approximate location of the Garden of Eden is:

a)

Mesopotamia-the fertile crescent

b)

Egypt

c)

Greece

d)

India

34.

People may have lived so long at the beginning of time because of:

a)

Better nutrition, fewer diseases, and a different environment

b)

Advanced technology, modern medicine, and high education

c)

Frequent wars, poor hygiene, and lack of shelter

d)

High pollution, processed foods, and sedentary lifestyle

35.

How many generations were there from Adam to Noah (including Adam and Noah)?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

10

d)

12

36.

How many years passed between creation and the flood?

a)

1,656 years

b)

2,000 years

c)

1,000 years

d)

500 years

37.

A created kind is:

a)

A group of organisms that were originally created to reproduce within their group (taxonomic family)

b)

A scientific classification based on physical similarities

c)

A type of ecosystem

d)

A stage in the evolutionary process

38.

Noah knew which animals were to be put on the ark because:

a)

he guessed which animals to take

b)

God told him which animals to take

c)

he chose his favorite animals

d)

the animals followed him on their own

39.

The modern-day, approximate location of where the ark came to rest after the flood is:

a)

Mount Everest

b)

Mount Ararat-Turkey

c)

Mount Sinai

d)

Mount Kilimanjaro

40.

Jacob got the birthright blessing instead of his older brother because:

a)

He was the firstborn.

b)

He traded it for a bowl of stew.

c)

He deceived his father with his mother's help.

d)

His brother gave it to him willingly.

41.

Which of the following lists includes the five things God promises Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in His covenants?

a)

Land, descendants, blessing, protection, and a great name

b)

Wealth, power, wisdom, peace, and long life

c)

Rain, harvest, health, joy, and unity

d)

Kingship, prophecy, miracles, law, and temple

42.

Jacob has how many sons?

a)

10

b)

12

c)

7

d)

5

43.

Joseph was the favored son of Jacob because:

a)

he was the youngest son

b)

he was born to Jacob in his old age

c)

he was the son of Rachel, Jacob's beloved wife

d)

he was the most hardworking

44.

Joseph’s brothers’ evil deeds turn out to be a benefit to Joseph because:

a)

He becomes a ruler in Egypt and saves many lives, including his family.

b)

He is punished for his brothers’ actions.

c)

He loses all hope and never recovers.

d)

He forgets about his family completely.

45.

All of the Jewish people end up living in Egypt because:

a)

They were forced to move due to famine and Joseph's position in Egypt.

b)

They wanted to explore new lands.

c)

They were invited by the Pharaoh for a festival.

d)

They were escaping from another country.

46.

The Jewish people ended up in slavery for the Egyptians because:

a)

They were invited by the Pharaoh.

b)

They were captured after a war.

c)

They became numerous and were seen as a threat.

d)

They chose to work as slaves.

47.

Moses ended up being raised by Egyptian royalty because:

a)

his mother placed him in a basket in the river and he was found by Pharaoh's daughter

b)

he was born into the royal family

c)

he was chosen by the priests

d)

he was adopted by a merchant

48.

How many plagues did God send to the Egyptians?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

10

d)

12

49.

The last plague connects to the death of Jesus in which of the following ways?

a)

Both involve the sacrifice of a lamb and the saving of lives through blood.

b)

Both occurred during the time of Moses.

c)

Both resulted in the freeing of the Israelites from Egypt.

d)

Both were celebrated with a festival.

50.

The Hebrews wandered for so long in the wilderness on the way to Canaan because:

a)

they were lost and could not find the way.

b)

they grumbled and complained against God and were punished.

c)

they lacked food and water.

d)

they were searching for other lands.

51.

Moses brings back which of the following from Mt. Sinai?

a)

The Ten Commandments, 613 rules, and plans to build the Tabernacle

b)

The Ark of the Covenant, a golden calf, and manna

c)

A staff, a robe, and sandals

d)

A crown, a scepter, and a scroll

52.

Details about the book of Revelation: a. Written by __________________________

a)

John

b)

Peter

c)

Paul

d)

James

53.

Where written ________________________

a)

The island of Patmos

b)

The city of Rome

c)

The land of Canaan

d)

The city of Jerusalem

54.

What Style of writing _____________________________

a)

Apocalyptic

b)

Narrative

c)

Poetic

d)

Epistolary

55.

Apocalypse is defined as:

a)

A catastrophic event marking the end of the world-an uncovering of something hidden

b)

A celebration of new beginnings

c)

A peaceful negotiation between nations

d)

A scientific discovery

56.

God promises what to all who read and study the book of Revelation?

a)

Blessing

b)

Wealth

c)

Long life

d)

Wisdom

57.

Choose which is a possible things represented by the 7 churches to whom John writes letters.

a)

Actual churches in Asia Minor

b)

The 7 wonders of the ancient world

c)

The 7 deadly sins

d)

The 7 hills of Rome

58.

Choose which is a possible things represented by the 7 churches to whom John writes letters.

a)

a type of Christian

b)

The 7 wonders of the ancient world

c)

The 7 deadly sins

d)

The 7 hills of Rome

59.

Choose a possible things represented by the 7 churches to whom John writes letters.

a)

Types of churches throughout history

b)

The names of Roman emperors

c)

The 7 deadly sins

d)

The 7 wonders of the ancient world

60.

What 3 part format does each of the letters follow:

a)

beginning-middle-end

b)

praise-rebuke-exhort

c)

Salutation to the people of Rome

d)

Message to the disciples in Jerusalem

61.

Know the meaning of the symbolism of the following: a. Lampstand

a)

The churches

b)

The angels

c)

The prophets

d)

The nations

62.

Know the meaning of the symbolism of the following: b. Scroll

a)

God's plan or revelation

b)

A symbol of wealth

c)

A sign of war

d)

A representation of time

63.

Know the meaning of the symbolism of the following: c. Seal

a)

Authentication or security

b)

Wealth or prosperity

c)

Love or affection

d)

Wisdom or knowledge

64.

Know the meaning of the symbolism of the following: d. Voice like a trumpet

a)

A call to attention or announcement from God

b)

A sign of peace and tranquility

c)

A symbol of silence and secrecy

d)

A representation of confusion and chaos

65.

Name the two cities written about in Revelation and what they represent.

a)

Babylon (represents evil or the world system) and Jerusalem (represents God's people or the holy city)

b)

Rome (represents the Roman Empire) and Nineveh (represents repentance)

c)

Athens (represents wisdom) and Corinth (represents immorality)

d)

Ephesus (represents the early church) and Sodom (represents sin)

66.

What does Revelation tell us about how God is watching us?

a)

God is omniscient and aware of everything that happens. He watches over His people and knows their deeds. He is always present and attentive.

b)

God is unaware of human actions and only intervenes occasionally.

c)

God only watches over angels and not humans.

d)

God is present only in places of worship and not everywhere.