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Crime & Punishment Quiz

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Blood money is

a)

Money paid to the relatives of a murder victim

b)

The law of retaliation

c)

The idea that people should base moral decisions on what is the most loving thing to do

2.

Why is punishment important?

a)

Shows crime is not acceptable because they break the law (deterrence)

b)

Criminals should face a consequence (retribution)

c)

To keep society safe from offenders (protection)

d)

To enable criminals to realise the error of their ways (reformation)

e)

Helps to give the government money through fines

3.

Muslims believe that failure to follow laws must have consequences

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Punishments are important in society to ensure laws are upheld and people are safe.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Protection means

a)

Punishment should protect society from the criminals

b)

Criminals should pay for their crimes

c)

Punishment should put criminals off from committing crime

d)

Punishment should try and change the criminals behavior so they do not re-offend.

6.

Retribution is

a)

Punishment should protect society

b)

Criminals should pay for their crimes

c)

Punishment should put criminals off of committing crimes

d)

Punishment should try and change the criminals behavior so they do not re-offend.

7.

Deterrence means

a)

Punishment should protect society

b)

Criminals should pay for their crimes

c)

Punishment should put criminals off committing crimes in the first place

d)

Punishment should try and change the criminals behavior so they do not re-offend.

8.

Reformation is

a)

Punishment should protect society from the criminals

b)

Criminals should pay for their crimes

c)

Punishment should put criminals off committing crime in the first place

d)

Punishment should try and change the criminals behavior so they do not re-offend.

9.

Muslims believe that Allah is forgiving and merciful

a)

True

b)

False

10.

There are four aims of punishment: protection, retribution, deterrence, and reformation

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What is community service in the context of crime and punishment?

a)

A punishment where the offender is killed

b)

Working in the community to repay for a crime

c)

A form of punishment involving physical pain

d)

A method to prevent future crimes

12.

What does corporal punishment involve?

a)

Showing mercy and pardoning wrongdoings

b)

Using physical pain as a form of punishment

c)

A punishment where the offender is killed

d)

Working in the community to repay for a crime

13.

What is the aim of deterrence in punishment?

a)

To change criminals' behavior for the better

b)

To discourage others from committing crimes

c)

To show mercy and pardon wrongdoings

d)

To treat prisoners well

14.

According to Christian views, what should be done for prisoners?

a)

They should be forgiven without any conditions

b)

They should be isolated from society

c)

They should face corporal punishment

d)

They should be treated well and cared for

15.

What is the Islamic perspective on lawbreaking?

a)

Muslims believe in opposing the UK legal system

b)

Muslims do not believe in any form of punishment

c)

Shariah law is based on the Quran and Sunnah

d)

Islam supports hate crimes and theft

16.

What is reformation in the context of punishment?

a)

A form of punishment involving physical pain

b)

A way to change criminals' behavior for the better

c)

A punishment where the offender is killed

d)

A method to discourage others from committing crimes

17.

What is the Christian attitude towards corporal punishment?

a)

Most Christians support it as it is effective

b)

Most Christians oppose it as it is harmful

c)

Christians have no specific view on it

d)

Christians believe it is necessary for reformation

18.

What is the debate among Christians regarding the death penalty?

a)

Christians have no specific view on it

b)

Some see it as just, others see it as violating the sanctity of life

c)

All Christians support it for murder

d)

Christians believe it is necessary for deterrence

19.

What is the role of forgiveness in Christianity?

a)

It is central to Jesus' teachings, promoting mercy and pardon

b)

It is not important in Christian teachings

c)

It is only applicable to minor offenses

d)

It is the same as punishment

20.

What is the Islamic view on forgiveness?

a)

Forgiveness is mandatory for all crimes

b)

Forgiveness is not part of Islamic teachings

c)

Forgiveness is separate from punishment and involves both divine and human forgiveness

d)

Forgiveness is only applicable to theft

21.

What is retribution in the context of punishment?

a)

A form of punishment involving physical pain

b)

A method to discourage others from committing crimes

c)

A way to change criminals' behavior for the better

d)

Society's way of getting back at the offender

22.

What is the Christian teaching regarding evil thoughts?

a)

Evil thoughts are seen as a form of punishment

b)

Evil thoughts are not considered important

c)

Christians are encouraged to act on their thoughts

d)

Christians are warned against evil thoughts leading to evil actions

23.

What is the Christian view on community service?

a)

It is not supported as it is ineffective

b)

It is considered equivalent to the death penalty

c)

It is favored as it allows criminals to repay their community

d)

It is seen as a form of corporal punishment

24.

What is the Islamic stance on hate crimes?

a)

Islam condemns hate crimes

b)

Islam supports hate crimes

c)

Islam encourages hate crimes for retribution

d)

Islam has no specific view on hate crimes

25.

What is the purpose of the death penalty according to some Christians?

a)

To serve as just punishment for murder

b)

To provide a chance for reformation

c)

To act as a deterrent for future crimes

d)

To show mercy and pardon wrongdoings

26.

What is the Christian teaching from the Parable of the Sheep and Goats?

a)

To punish prisoners harshly

b)

To care for prisoners

c)

To isolate prisoners from society

d)

To ignore prisoners

27.

What is the Islamic view on murder?

a)

Islam supports murder under certain conditions

b)

Islam has no specific view on murder

c)

Islam encourages murder for retribution

d)

Islam condemns murder

28.

What does 'Hadith' refer to in Islam?

a)

The call to prayer

b)

The pilgrimage to Mecca

c)

The sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad

d)

The holy book of Islam

29.

What is 'Shari'ah' in Islam?

a)

The holy law of Islam covering all aspects of life

b)

A type of prayer

c)

A form of charity

d)

A religious festival

30.

What is 'Moral evil'?

a)

A form of punishment

b)

A type of sin

c)

Human actions causing suffering

d)

Natural disasters

31.

What does the Qur'an teach about victims of crime?

a)

They should be exiled

b)

They should be punished

c)

They should be compensated

d)

They should be ignored

32.

What is the aim of 'Protection' in punishment?

a)

To create a stable society and prevent further crimes

b)

To reward criminals

c)

To promote religious festivals

d)

To increase population

33.

What is 'Deterrence' in the context of punishment?

a)

Increasing wealth

b)

Encouraging crime

c)

Discouraging crime through public punishments

d)

Promoting education

34.

What is the purpose of 'Retribution' in punishment?

a)

To reward criminals

b)

To educate criminals

c)

To ensure criminals pay proportionately for their crimes

d)

To forgive criminals

35.

What is the Islamic stance on crime?

a)

It is ignored

b)

It is encouraged

c)

It breaks God's laws and should be opposed

d)

It is acceptable

36.

What is the role of forgiveness in Islam?

a)

It is only for the wealthy

b)

Allah is merciful and forgiving, encouraging Muslims to forgive others

c)

It is discouraged

d)

It is ignored

37.

What does the Qur'an say about capital punishment?

a)

It is only for minor offences

b)

It is mandatory for all crimes

c)

It supports capital punishment but allows for forgiveness and compensation

d)

It is not allowed

38.

How should criminals be treated according to Islam?

a)

With rewards

b)

With indifference

c)

With fair treatment and reform, promoting restorative justice

d)

With harshness

39.

What is 'Capital punishment'?

a)

A type of fine

b)

A form of imprisonment

c)

A religious ceremony

d)

Legally taking a criminal's life for serious offences

40.

For which offences does Islam allow capital punishment?

a)

Theft and lying

b)

Murder, adultery, and apostasy

c)

Minor offences

d)

Traffic violations

41.

What is the Islamic belief about life and suffering?

a)

Life is easy and suffering is unnecessary

b)

Life is a test, and suffering has reasons beyond human understanding

c)

Suffering is always a punishment

d)

Life is meant to be without challenges

42.

What is the sense of right and wrong usually referred to as?

a)

Crime

b)

Conscience

c)

Evil

d)

Hate crime

43.

What term is used for something considered morally wrong or wicked?

a)

Forgiveness

b)

Conscience

c)

Evil

d)

Deterrence

44.

What is the term for locking someone up as a punishment?

a)

Justice

b)

Imprisonment

c)

Parole

d)

Reformation

45.

What is the enforcement of rules, for example, by a police force, called?

a)

Parole

b)

Order

c)

Vindication

d)

Reparation

46.

Who is the one against whom a crime is committed?

a)

Victim

b)

Young offenders

c)

Law

d)

Justice

47.

Who are considered young offenders?

a)

Persons under 18 who commit crime

b)

Persons over 18 who commit crime

c)

Victims of crime

d)

Law enforcers

48.

According to Christian beliefs, what is the purpose of working with people to discourage reoffending?

a)

To increase punishment.

b)

To encourage law breaking.

c)

To prevent law breaking by reducing poverty and bad social conditions.

d)

To ignore social conditions.

49.

What do some Christians believe about the severity of punishment?

a)

It should be more severe than the crime.

b)

It should be as severe as the crime committed.

c)

It should be less severe than the crime.

d)

It should not be related to the crime.

50.

Select 3 methods of capital punishment.

a)

Gas chamber

b)

Jail time

c)

Beheading

d)

Lethal injection

e)

Community service

51.

Select all countries where capital punishment is legal.

a)

China

b)

Pakistan

c)

Iran

d)

Sudan

e)

USA

52.

Overall, do teachings from the Old Testament support the use of capital punishment?

a)

Yes

b)

No

53.

Do Jesus' teachings in the New Testament support the use of the death penalty?

a)

Yes

b)

No

54.

What is forgiveness?

a)

Holding a grudge until the person apologises.

b)

Punishing a person for their wrongdoing.

c)

A conscioius decision not to feel resentment.

d)

Siply saying you're sorry.

55.

What are the 2 main types of crime?

a)

Crimes against the person

b)

Crimes against the animals

c)

Crimes against property

d)

Crimes against vehicles

56.

What does the word 'just' mean?

a)

Unfair

b)

Fair

c)

Horrible

d)

Loving

57.

According to Christian belief, all life is ______

a)

Precious

b)

Sacred

c)

Meaningful

d)

Important

58.

“Do I forgive 7 times. Jesus replied not 7 times but ______ times”

a)

0

b)

8

c)

77

d)

777

59.

How do we define a 'Sin'?

a)

When we fail to follow God's laws

b)

When we go against the law of the nation

c)

When we break a rule in church

60.

How do we define a 'Crime'

a)

An act against the laws of the country

b)

An act against God

c)

Breaking rules

61.
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.
62.
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