WorksheetsYear 10 EDUQAS Relationships Marriage
Total questions: 67
Worksheet time: 12mins
A white wedding dress traditionally symbolises:
Purity
Wealth
Happiness
Fertility
The Christian marriage service in the United Kingdom used to say:
'Man and wife'
'Partners for life'
'Joined in faith'
'United in love'
Christians view marriage as:
a sacred union ordained by God
a temporary social contract
an arrangement for financial benefit only
a tradition with no spiritual significance
What does a white wedding dress traditionally symbolise?
Virginity
Wealth
Happiness
Fertility
What did the Christian marriage service traditionally say? I.e. the words.
worship/obey
cherish/defend
love/honour
support/comfort
How do Christians view marriage? It’s ‘________’ and shows lifelong commitment. Foundation of starting and raising children.
God Given
Man Made
Temporary
Optional
Which of the following lists correctly outlines 2 pros and 2 cons of arranged marriages?
Pros: Family support, cultural compatibility; Cons: Lack of personal choice, potential for incompatibility.
Pros: Complete freedom of choice, instant love; Cons: No family involvement, guaranteed happiness.
Pros: No family involvement, cultural differences; Cons: Family support, personal choice.
Pros: Guaranteed happiness, lifelong romance; Cons: Cultural compatibility, family support.
Which of the following lists correctly outlines 2 pros and 2 cons of love marriages?
Pros: Personal choice, better understanding; Cons: Family opposition, lack of support
Pros: Arranged by parents, financial stability; Cons: No emotional connection, forced relationship
Pros: Social approval, traditional values; Cons: Limited freedom, less compatibility
Pros: Quick decision, less responsibility; Cons: No family involvement, high expenses
The most common type of marriage in the UK is:
Civil marriage
Polygamous marriage
Arranged marriage
Same-sex marriage
Most successful marriages are usually:
Based on mutual understanding and respect
Arranged without considering compatibility
Based solely on financial status
Formed quickly without knowing each other well
The best type of marriage is:
Monogamous marriage
Polygamous marriage
Arranged marriage
Open marriage
Muslims generally view marriage as:
A sacred and important institution
A temporary arrangement
Unnecessary in modern society
Discouraged by religious teachings
The similarities between Muslim and Christian views on marriage include:
Both consider marriage a sacred union.
Both reject the idea of marriage.
Both allow polygamy as a norm.
Both do not value marriage ceremonies.
Identify the main differences between Muslim and Christian views on marriage.
Muslims view marriage as a contract, while Christians often see it as a sacrament.
Both Muslims and Christians view marriage only as a legal contract.
Muslims and Christians have identical views on marriage.
Christians view marriage as a contract, while Muslims see it as a sacrament.
Identify the key characteristics of Muslim weddings after looking at the pictures.
Traditional attire, religious rituals, and community gatherings
Western-style white dresses and tuxedos
Hindu fire rituals and colourful powders
Christian church ceremonies with veils
Identify one similarity between Muslim and Christian weddings after looking at the pictures.
Both often involve a ceremonial gathering of family and friends.
Muslim weddings always take place in a church.
Christian weddings require the bride to wear a hijab.
Muslim weddings do not include any religious rituals.
What event is most likely taking place in this image?
Graduation ceremony
Wedding ceremony
Business meeting
Birthday party
Who is most likely signing the document in this image?
The bride
The groom
The officiant
The guest
What type of event is depicted in the image?
Birthday party
Wedding ceremony
Graduation
Festival
The attire worn by the bride and groom in the image is:
Traditional wedding dress and suit
Casual jeans and T-shirts
Sports kits
Business formal attire
Which event is most likely being shown in this image?
Birthday party
Wedding ceremony
Graduation
Sports event
The Muslim attitude towards marriage is:
It is considered important and highly valued.
It is discouraged and seen as unnecessary.
It is only for certain people and not encouraged.
It is not mentioned in Islamic teachings.
The Muslim attitude towards marriage is that it is:
A permanent commitment
A temporary arrangement
Not encouraged
Only for certain people
The Muslim attitude towards marriage is based on which of the following?
Love and mutual respect
Only financial stability
Social status alone
Parental pressure only
According to the passage, what is the main purpose of marriage in Islam?
To keep faithfulness to each other for the rest of their lives and have children
To gain wealth
To travel the world
To become famous
Fill in the blank: In Islam, marriage is considered a _______ between a man and a woman, who live together as husband and wife.
contract
ritual
competition
punishment
According to the Qur'an, how many wives are Muslim men allowed to have if they can treat each one equally?
One
Two
Four
Five
Fill in the blank: The payment made to the bride by the groom in a Muslim marriage is called _______.
mahr
dowry
mehram
nikah
According to the passage, Muslim couples are permitted to live together before they are married.
True
False
What is the name of the simple ceremony in which the bride does not have to be present as long as she sends two witnesses to the drawing-up agreement?
nikah
aqiqah
talaq
khutbah
According to the passage, what is the Islamic attitude towards pre-marital sex?
Most Muslims do not agree with pre-marital sex and therefore Muslim couples do not usually live together until they are married.
Most Muslims encourage pre-marital sex as a way to get to know each other better.
Islamic teachings are neutral about pre-marital sex and leave it to individual choice.
Pre-marital sex is considered a minor issue and is generally ignored in Muslim communities.
How do Muslims view marriage?
Muslims view marriage as a fundamental building block of life and a contract between a man and woman to live together as husband and wife.
Muslims view marriage as unnecessary and discouraged in society.
Muslims view marriage as only a financial agreement with no spiritual significance.
Muslims view marriage as a temporary arrangement with no long-term commitment.
What is a nikah?
A nikah is the marriage contract in Islam.
A nikah is a type of Islamic prayer.
A nikah is a festival celebrated in Islam.
A nikah is a pilgrimage to Mecca.
What is the purpose of marriage?
The purpose of marriage is to remain faithful to each other for the rest of their lives, have children, and bring them up in the Muslim faith.
The purpose of marriage is to travel the world together and never settle down.
The purpose of marriage is to compete with each other for wealth and status.
The purpose of marriage is to avoid all responsibilities and commitments.
How do Muslims view the teaching and actions of the Prophet Muhammad?
Muslims follow the teachings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad as a source of authority, and therefore most Muslims look to follow his example.
Muslims do not consider the teachings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad important in their daily lives.
Muslims believe the teachings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad are only relevant to scholars and not the general public.
Muslims view the teachings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad as outdated and not applicable to modern times.
How many wives are Muslim men allowed to have according to the Qur’an?
Muslim men are allowed up to four wives according to the Qur’an.
Muslim men are allowed only one wife according to the Qur’an.
Muslim men are allowed up to ten wives according to the Qur’an.
Muslim men are allowed unlimited wives according to the Qur’an.
On what condition can they have this many?
They can have up to four wives as long as they can treat each one equally.
They can have as many as they want if they are wealthy.
They can have up to two wives if they have sons.
They can have four wives only if the first wife agrees.
What is this called?
This is called polygamy or polygyny.
This is called monogamy.
This is called polyandry.
This is called asexual reproduction.
What is ‘Mahr’?
Mahr is a financial arrangement or payment made to the bride by the groom before marriage.
Mahr is a traditional wedding dress worn by the bride.
Mahr is a type of wedding feast celebrated after marriage.
Mahr is a religious ceremony performed before marriage.
A Muslim wedding ceremony is known as:
Nikah
Bar Mitzvah
Baptism
Sangeet
How do Muslims view marriage?
It's a fundamental building block of life. It is a contract between a man and woman to live together as husband and wife.
It is discouraged and not recommended in Islam.
Marriage is only for religious leaders.
It is considered unnecessary in modern society.
What is a nikah?
The marriage contract.
A religious festival.
A type of prayer.
A charitable donation.
What is the purpose of marriage?
To remain faithful to each other for life, have children, and raise them in the Muslim faith.
To travel the world together without any responsibilities.
To become well-known in society.
To compete with other couples for wealth.
How do Muslims view the teachings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad?
As a source of authority.
As irrelevant to their lives.
As a source of entertainment.
As a historical myth.
According to the Qur’an, how many wives are Muslim men permitted to have?
4
1
2
5
On what condition can they have this many?
They treat them equally.
They ignore the rules.
They work separately.
They compete with each other.
What is this called?
Polygamy
Monogamy
Celibacy
Polyandry
What is ‘Mahr’?
Mahr is a payment made to the bride, which she is entitled to keep and use as she wishes.
A traditional wedding dress worn by the bride.
A type of food served at weddings.
A religious ceremony performed before marriage.
A Muslim wedding ceremony is known as:
Nikah
Bar Mitzvah
Baptism
Sangeet
Polygamy is the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time. What is polygamy?
The practice of having more than one spouse at the same time
The practice of living alone
The practice of marrying only once
The practice of not marrying at all
According to the law in the UK, is it legal to be married to more than one person at the same time?
Yes
No
In the UK, are second marriages between Muslim couples legally binding?
Yes
No
A couple may have a religious Islamic ceremony in the UK, but it has no ________ weight.
legal
financial
emotional
cultural
Who runs the polygamy dating website SecondWife?
Azad Chaiwala
Elon Musk
Mark Zuckerberg
Jeff Bezos
Jack Dorsey
What is Azad Chaiwala looking for?
A new job
A second wife
A business partner
A new house
What reasons do the two guests on this show give for polygamy?
They believe it strengthens family bonds and provides financial stability.
They think it is a tradition that must be followed without question.
They argue it is necessary due to a shortage of partners.
They claim it is promoted by modern society.
What are the benefits and drawbacks of polygamy as shown in the TV show segment?
Polygamy can provide a sense of community but may also lead to jealousy and conflict.
Polygamy eliminates all family conflicts and ensures equal happiness for everyone.
Polygamy is illegal everywhere and has no social or emotional impact.
Polygamy guarantees financial stability for all members without any issues.
Polygamy is discussed in the TV show segment shown in the image. What is the general opinion expressed?
It is accepted by everyone.
It is controversial and debated.
It is illegal everywhere.
It is encouraged by all cultures.
According to the information provided, what is a common Muslim attitude towards pre-marital sex and living together before marriage?
Many Muslims agree with pre-marital sex and often live together before marriage.
Many Muslims do not agree with pre-marital sex and therefore do not usually live together until they are married.
Many Muslims do not get married at all.
Many Muslims only marry outside their religion.
Polygamy is:
the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time
the practice of marrying only one person
the act of remaining single for life
the custom of marrying within one's own group
The conditions for a man to have multiple wives are:
He must treat all wives equally and provide for them justly.
He must have the consent of his parents.
He must be wealthy and own property.
He must live in a rural area.
Muslims view marriage as:
a sacred contract and an important part of life
a temporary relationship
unnecessary in modern society
only for religious leaders
A mahr is:
a mandatory gift given by the groom to the bride in an Islamic marriage
a traditional Indian wedding dance
a type of Middle Eastern cuisine
a prayer recited during weddings
Which of the following is a note you did not know about Muslim weddings after reading page 10?
A unique tradition or fact about Muslim weddings mentioned on page 10
A common practice in all weddings worldwide
A detail about Christian wedding ceremonies
A note about Hindu wedding rituals
Which of the following is a key requirement for a valid Muslim marriage?
Only the groom's family must agree
The couple must be the same age
Consent of both bride and groom
Marriage must take place in a mosque
What is the main purpose of marriage in Islam?
To travel together
To form a loving and supportive family unit
To gain financial benefits
To increase social status
Which statement best describes the role of 'Mahr' in a Muslim marriage?
It is a type of wedding meal
It is a religious ceremony
It is a mandatory gift from the groom to the bride
It is a traditional dance
