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WorksheetsCrime & Punishment Quiz
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 36mins
Blood money is
Money paid to the relatives of a murder victim
The law of retaliation
The idea that people should base moral decisions on what is the most loving thing to do
Why is punishment important?
Shows crime is not acceptable because they break the law (deterrence)
Criminals should face a consequence (retribution)
To keep society safe from offenders (protection)
To enable criminals to realise the error of their ways (reformation)
Helps to give the government money through fines
Muslims believe that failure to follow laws must have consequences
True
False
Punishments are important in society to ensure laws are upheld and people are safe.
True
False
Protection means
Punishment should protect society from the criminals
Criminals should pay for their crimes
Punishment should put criminals off from committing crime
Punishment should try and change the criminals behavior so they do not re-offend.
Retribution is
Punishment should protect society
Criminals should pay for their crimes
Punishment should put criminals off of committing crimes
Punishment should try and change the criminals behavior so they do not re-offend.
Deterrence means
Punishment should protect society
Criminals should pay for their crimes
Punishment should put criminals off committing crimes in the first place
Punishment should try and change the criminals behavior so they do not re-offend.
Reformation is
Punishment should protect society from the criminals
Criminals should pay for their crimes
Punishment should put criminals off committing crime in the first place
Punishment should try and change the criminals behavior so they do not re-offend.
Muslims believe that Allah is forgiving and merciful
True
False
There are four aims of punishment: protection, retribution, deterrence, and reformation
True
False
What is community service in the context of crime and punishment?
A punishment where the offender is killed
Working in the community to repay for a crime
A form of punishment involving physical pain
A method to prevent future crimes
What does corporal punishment involve?
Showing mercy and pardoning wrongdoings
Using physical pain as a form of punishment
A punishment where the offender is killed
Working in the community to repay for a crime
What is the aim of deterrence in punishment?
To change criminals' behavior for the better
To discourage others from committing crimes
To show mercy and pardon wrongdoings
To treat prisoners well
According to Christian views, what should be done for prisoners?
They should be forgiven without any conditions
They should be isolated from society
They should face corporal punishment
They should be treated well and cared for
What is the Islamic perspective on lawbreaking?
Muslims believe in opposing the UK legal system
Muslims do not believe in any form of punishment
Shariah law is based on the Quran and Sunnah
Islam supports hate crimes and theft
What is reformation in the context of punishment?
A form of punishment involving physical pain
A way to change criminals' behavior for the better
A punishment where the offender is killed
A method to discourage others from committing crimes
What is the Christian attitude towards corporal punishment?
Most Christians support it as it is effective
Most Christians oppose it as it is harmful
Christians have no specific view on it
Christians believe it is necessary for reformation
What is the debate among Christians regarding the death penalty?
Christians have no specific view on it
Some see it as just, others see it as violating the sanctity of life
All Christians support it for murder
Christians believe it is necessary for deterrence
What is the role of forgiveness in Christianity?
It is central to Jesus' teachings, promoting mercy and pardon
It is not important in Christian teachings
It is only applicable to minor offenses
It is the same as punishment
What is the Islamic view on forgiveness?
Forgiveness is mandatory for all crimes
Forgiveness is not part of Islamic teachings
Forgiveness is separate from punishment and involves both divine and human forgiveness
Forgiveness is only applicable to theft
What is retribution in the context of punishment?
A form of punishment involving physical pain
A method to discourage others from committing crimes
A way to change criminals' behavior for the better
Society's way of getting back at the offender
What is the Christian teaching regarding evil thoughts?
Evil thoughts are seen as a form of punishment
Evil thoughts are not considered important
Christians are encouraged to act on their thoughts
Christians are warned against evil thoughts leading to evil actions
What is the Christian view on community service?
It is not supported as it is ineffective
It is considered equivalent to the death penalty
It is favored as it allows criminals to repay their community
It is seen as a form of corporal punishment
What is the Islamic stance on hate crimes?
Islam condemns hate crimes
Islam supports hate crimes
Islam encourages hate crimes for retribution
Islam has no specific view on hate crimes
What is the purpose of the death penalty according to some Christians?
To serve as just punishment for murder
To provide a chance for reformation
To act as a deterrent for future crimes
To show mercy and pardon wrongdoings
What is the Christian teaching from the Parable of the Sheep and Goats?
To punish prisoners harshly
To care for prisoners
To isolate prisoners from society
To ignore prisoners
What is the Islamic view on murder?
Islam supports murder under certain conditions
Islam has no specific view on murder
Islam encourages murder for retribution
Islam condemns murder
What does 'Hadith' refer to in Islam?
The call to prayer
The pilgrimage to Mecca
The sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad
The holy book of Islam
What is 'Shari'ah' in Islam?
The holy law of Islam covering all aspects of life
A type of prayer
A form of charity
A religious festival
What is 'Moral evil'?
A form of punishment
A type of sin
Human actions causing suffering
Natural disasters
What does the Qur'an teach about victims of crime?
They should be exiled
They should be punished
They should be compensated
They should be ignored
What is the aim of 'Protection' in punishment?
To create a stable society and prevent further crimes
To reward criminals
To promote religious festivals
To increase population
What is 'Deterrence' in the context of punishment?
Increasing wealth
Encouraging crime
Discouraging crime through public punishments
Promoting education
What is the purpose of 'Retribution' in punishment?
To reward criminals
To educate criminals
To ensure criminals pay proportionately for their crimes
To forgive criminals
What is the Islamic stance on crime?
It is ignored
It is encouraged
It breaks God's laws and should be opposed
It is acceptable
What is the role of forgiveness in Islam?
It is only for the wealthy
Allah is merciful and forgiving, encouraging Muslims to forgive others
It is discouraged
It is ignored
What does the Qur'an say about capital punishment?
It is only for minor offences
It is mandatory for all crimes
It supports capital punishment but allows for forgiveness and compensation
It is not allowed
How should criminals be treated according to Islam?
With rewards
With indifference
With fair treatment and reform, promoting restorative justice
With harshness
What is 'Capital punishment'?
A type of fine
A form of imprisonment
A religious ceremony
Legally taking a criminal's life for serious offences
For which offences does Islam allow capital punishment?
Theft and lying
Murder, adultery, and apostasy
Minor offences
Traffic violations
What is the Islamic belief about life and suffering?
Life is easy and suffering is unnecessary
Life is a test, and suffering has reasons beyond human understanding
Suffering is always a punishment
Life is meant to be without challenges
What is the sense of right and wrong usually referred to as?
Crime
Conscience
Evil
Hate crime
What term is used for something considered morally wrong or wicked?
Forgiveness
Conscience
Evil
Deterrence
What is the term for locking someone up as a punishment?
Justice
Imprisonment
Parole
Reformation
What is the enforcement of rules, for example, by a police force, called?
Parole
Order
Vindication
Reparation
Who is the one against whom a crime is committed?
Victim
Young offenders
Law
Justice
Who are considered young offenders?
Persons under 18 who commit crime
Persons over 18 who commit crime
Victims of crime
Law enforcers
According to Christian beliefs, what is the purpose of working with people to discourage reoffending?
To increase punishment.
To encourage law breaking.
To prevent law breaking by reducing poverty and bad social conditions.
To ignore social conditions.
What do some Christians believe about the severity of punishment?
It should be more severe than the crime.
It should be as severe as the crime committed.
It should be less severe than the crime.
It should not be related to the crime.
Select 3 methods of capital punishment.
Gas chamber
Jail time
Beheading
Lethal injection
Community service
Select all countries where capital punishment is legal.
China
Pakistan
Iran
Sudan
USA
Overall, do teachings from the Old Testament support the use of capital punishment?
Yes
No
Do Jesus' teachings in the New Testament support the use of the death penalty?
Yes
No
What is forgiveness?
Holding a grudge until the person apologises.
Punishing a person for their wrongdoing.
A conscioius decision not to feel resentment.
Siply saying you're sorry.
What are the 2 main types of crime?
Crimes against the person
Crimes against the animals
Crimes against property
Crimes against vehicles
What does the word 'just' mean?
Unfair
Fair
Horrible
Loving
According to Christian belief, all life is ______
Precious
Sacred
Meaningful
Important
“Do I forgive 7 times. Jesus replied not 7 times but ______ times”
0
8
77
777
How do we define a 'Sin'?
When we fail to follow God's laws
When we go against the law of the nation
When we break a rule in church
How do we define a 'Crime'
An act against the laws of the country
An act against God
Breaking rules
