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C A R I B B E A N E X A M I N A T I O N S C O U N C I L
SECONDARY EDUCATION C E R T I F I C A T E
EXAMINATION

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Paper 01 - G e n e r a l Proficiency

75 minutes

Q OS J U N E 2006 (p.m.) ^)

READ T H E FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS C A R E F U L L Y

1. In addition to this test booklet, you should have an answer sheet.

2. Each item in this test has four suggested answers lettered (A), (B), (C), (D). Read each item you are
about to answer and decide which choice is best.

3. On your answer sheet,findthe number which corresponds to your item and shade the space having
the same letter as the answer you have chosen. Look at the sample item below.

Sample Item

With which of the following religions is

Yom Kippur associated?
Sample Answer
(A) Islam
(B) Hinduism ® ® 0 ®
(C) Judaism
(D) Christianity

The best answer to this item is "Judaism", so answer space (C) has been blackened.

4. If you want to change your answer, be sure to erase your old answer completely and fill i n your new
choice.

5. When you are told to begin, turn the page and work as quickly and as carefully as you can. Ifyoucannot
answer an item, omit it and go on to the next one. You can come back to that item later Your score
will be the total number of correct answers.

6. This test consists of 60 items. You will have 75 minutes to answer them.

7 Do not be concerned that the answer sheet provides spaces for more answers than there are items in
this test.

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Items 1-4 refer to the words listed below. Which of the following statements are NOT
true of the major world religions?
(A) Animism
(B) Monotheism I. They all teach that men are superior
(C) Pantheism to women.
(D) Totemism U. They all provide rules to guide
persons in their daily lives.
When you are answering items 1 - 4 , you III. They all teach that there is a place
may choose any of the options above more of punishment where evil people
than once, once, or not at all, go after death.

Which word above refers to a (A) I and II only

(B) I and III only
1 belief in one supreme deity? frjiy/l (C) D and IB only
(D) I, II and HI
belief that natural objects are inhabited by
2.
spirits?
Item 7 refers to the following statement.
belief that God is everything and everything
3.
i s G o d ?
faJ$&±SA The influence of the religion of these early
inhabitants of the Caribbean is still clearly
belief in close kinship between human beings seen in several countries in the region
4.
and natural objects? ^TopP/^-iCr^l today.

The statement above is LEAST likely to refer

5. " I believe in many gods, each responsible for to the
a different aspect of life."
(A) Amerindians
The person who makes this statement is BEST (B) Europeans
described as a/an (C) African enslaved people
(D) Indian indentured immigrants
(A) atheist

C (B)

9Sd
pantheist

polytheist
Which of the following are important reasons
for fasting in several major religions?
(D) totemist
I. To assist believers to focus on the
deity
n. To rjromote self-discipline in believers
ID. To encourage believers to be
physically fit

(A) 1 and U only

(B) I and HI only
(C) II and in only
(D) I, n and IH

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9 Visible items used 10 represent religious beliefs 13. Which of the following statements are TRUE
are called of Hinduism?

(A) deities L It is one of the oldest major world

(B) myths religions.
(C) symbols n It recognizes many of the same
(D) statues prophets as Islam.
m. It has no recognized founder^

10. 'Worship' may be defined as (A) I and II only l /

(B) I and HI only f ~ ^ )
(A) the coming together of members of (C) II and IB only
the same religious group (D) 1,11 and 1U

O (B)

(C)

(D)
listening to the scriptures being read
or preached
the confession of one's sins to a
religious leader
the giving of honour, homage and
respect to the deity
14. According to Hinduism, into how many
stages, or 'ashramas', is a person's life
divided?

(A) Two
(B) Three
11. The law of action and reaction which (C) Pom-
determines the future life of Hindus is known CD) Five
as

(A) karma Which of the following goddesses is the wife

(B) yoga of Vishnu?
(C) dharma
(D) moles ha (A) Kali
(B) Lakshmi
(C) Parvati
12. Hindus have attained the ultimate goal in life (D) Saras w at i
when

(A) the soul is released from the cycle of 16. Why is Hinduism sometimes referred to as
/\ life, death and rebirth the "Encyclopaedia of Religions"?
jj ^- (B) it is no longer necessary to worship
in a temple (A) It has followers who belong to
(C) they have attained a sense of being different schools of thought
at peace with others (B) The Hindus believe in many gods.
(D) they are assured that they will never (C) It has a whole complex of beliefs and
experience physical death institutions.
(D) The Hindus are of many different
castes.

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The sacred prayer or chant often recited by 21 The most colourful of the Hindu festivals,
Hindus is known as a when water coloured with dye is thrown on
participants, is known as
(A) guru
(B) puja (A) Divali/Deepavali
(C) mantra (B) Dussehra
(D) swastika (C) Mahashivaratri
(D) Phagwah/Holi

Which of the following Hindu gods does NOT

c
belong to the trinity or triad? 22. In Hinduism, the elephant-headed
manifestation of god who is associated with
(A) Brahma wisdom, success and good luck is
(B) Krishna
(C) Shiva (A) Brahma
(D) Vishnu (B) Shiva
(C) Ganesh

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(D) Vishnu
The term 'guru' refers to a Hindu

(A) student 23. Which of the following is a MAJOR

(B) priest responsibility of a rabbi in a traditional Jewish
(C) teacher community?
(D) doctor
(A) Taking care of the building housing
the synagogue
Which of the following BEST explains why (B) Teaching and interpreting Jewish law
Hindus were brought to the Caribbean in the (C) Representing Jews charged with
nineteenth century? serious crimes in court
(D) Providing medical care for elderly
(A) To help them escape from religious Jews
persecution in India
(B) To punish them for crimes corjorrritted
in India 24. Which of the following would be regarded as
(C) To provide skilled agricultural labour 'kosher' by a Jewish person?
on the plantations
L Fruits and vegetables
(D) To provide a cheap source of labour
for the plantations 11. Pish with fins and scales
in. Crabs, lobsters and prawns

(A) I and D only y

(B) I and JTJ only /
(C) II and III only
(D) I, II and HI

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25. Which of the following statements is true Items 29 - 30 refer to the following prayer
about Jewish worship? of Judaism

There are seven services each day "Hear, O Israel the Lord is our God, the
in the synagogue. Lord is One ..."
There are services every hour in the
synagogue.
Services in the synagogue are held 29. The prayer quoted above is known in Judaism,
on Sundays only. as the
A specified number of men must be
present for a service to take place. (A) Lord's Prayer
(B) She ma
(Q Yigdal
26. Which of the following would a Jewish person (D) Apostle's Creed
say about death?

I. After death there is nothing, as death 30. How many times each day should Jews s^y
is the end of all things. the prayer quoted above?
II. After death some people go to a place
of punishment (A) Once
III. Resurrection will take place when (B) Twice
the Messiah comes. (C) Three times
(D) Four times

C
(A) I only
(B) I and II only
(C) D and in only 31. In Judaism, which of the following festivals
(D) m only involves the blowing of the shofar?

(A) Shavuot
27. The candlestick with seven branches used by (B) Hanukkah
Jews is called the (O Rosh Hashanah
Simchath Torah
c
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(A) tefnlin
(B) menorah
(C) mezuzah 32. Which of the following BEST explains the
(D) talhth Jewish view on cooking and eating food that
is acceptable or 'kosher'?

28. In Judiasm, the bar mitzvah is associated with (A) It safeguards the health of the Jewish
people.
(A) circumcision of a male teenager (B) It shows that the Jews are a hygienic
(B) conversion of young men to the people.
Jewish faith (C) It safeguards the religious purity of
<C) marriage of a young Jewish couple the home.
(D) passage from boyhood to manhood (D) It shows that Jews are kind to

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animals.

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Items 33 - 34 refer to the following major 37. Which of the following is NOT associated
contributors to the origins of Judaism. with Christian baptism?

(A) Abraham (A) Fasting

(B) Moses (B) Water
(C) Nehemiah (Q Holy Spirit
(D) Solomon (D) initiation

When you are answering items 33 - 34, you

may choose any of the names above more 38. Which section of the Bible contains the MOST
than once, once, or not at all. detailed record of Jesus' life?

Which of the following persons listed above (A) The Acts

<B) The Epistles f
33. was known as the law giver? (C) The Gospels y -
<D) The Book of Revelation
34. entered injtp the fir
into the first Covenant with God?

Items 39 - 41 refer to the words listed below.

35. Which of the following statements BEST
explains the Christian idea of 'incarnation'? (A) Baptism
(B) Eucharist
(A) In Jesus, God had come to share in (C) Ordination
human life. (D) Penance
(B) Jesus is the only Son of God.
(C) Every word of Jesus is the Word of Match each phrase below with the word
God. above to which it refers. You may use any
(D) Jesus was completely without sin. word more than once, once or not at all.

39. Persons are made into deacons, priests or

36. Which of the following statements would be bishops Vf<ti<UMa€,
accepted as true by followers of Christianity,
Islam and Judaism? 40. Confession of sins, expression of sorrow for
having sinned f^^j^cC
I. God is One.
II. God is perfect. 41 Recalls or re-enacts5 the
me de^th
aeain and
ana i
III. God is able to do all things. resurrection of Jesus

(A) I and U only

(B) I and HI only
(C) n and m only
(D) I , n and m

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42. Which of the following were MAJOR 45. Christians describe as 'martyrs* persons who
contributors to the establishment of
Christianity? (A) do not accept all of the teachings of
the Bible
I. Peter (B) do the work of the Church for little
n. Stephen or no reward
in. John the Baptist (C) suffer or die for their religious beliefs
IV. Mark (D) spread the teachings of the Bible in
foreign lands
(A) I and II only
(B) I and HI only 46. Which of the following are reasons why
(C) I, ID and IV only Christians regard the Bible as their source of
(D) I, n, m and rv authority?

I. It contains the Word of God.

43. Which of the following statements BEST n. It reveals God's Word through
describe how Christians regard the Old inspired writers.
Testament? III. It is central to the worship, beliefs
and lifestyle of Christians.
I. It deals with the relationship between
God and the people of Israel. (A) I and H only
n. Several different authors wrote its (B) land HI only
books. (C) n and III only
m. It is of no relevance to the Christian (D) L H and HI
religion today.

(A) I and II only 47. Which of the following statements about Jesus
(B) I and HI only do Muslims accept as true?
(C) n and i n only
(D) L n and HI (A) He was the expected Messiah.
(B) He died to save sinners from their
sins.
The MAIN reason why Christians observe (C) He was an incarnation of God.
family prayer is to (D) He was a prophet aadrniracle
worker.
(A) maintain Christian faith and family
unity
(B) obey a biblical command that families
should pray together
(C) protect their families from evil
influences in the world
(D) set a good example for non-Christian
families to follow

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Which of the following are important aspects 51. Which of the following statements describe
of prayer in Islam? the Qur'an?

I. A Muslim must pray facing Mecca. I. Sayings of the prophet Muhammad

II. The space for prayer must be clean (PBOH)
and dry. n. Ultimate authority for Islam
ITI. The space for prayer must be inside ni. Written in Arabic
a mosque IV. Revealed through Angel Gabriel

(A) I and • only (A) II and IH only

(B) I and III only (B) I , II and IV only
(C) II and i n only (C) n, ID and IV only
(D) I, II and 111 (D) I , 0. Ill and IV

Which of the following do Muslims believe Which of the following practices are
with respect to the Ka'ba? considered to be among the pillars of faith in
Islam?
I. It was originally built by persons who
worshipped many gods. I. Prayer 5 times daily
D. It was built by the Prophet Ibrahim H. Giving money to the poor
(Abraham), III. Pasting
in. It was the first house of worship to IV. Animal sacrifice
Allah.
(A) I and II only
(A) I and n only S (B) I and IV only
(B) I and HI only >— (C) I , II and IJI only
(Q II and III only (D) JX III and IV only
(D) I. U and in

53. The persons associated with the founding of

Which of the following are true of Islam? Islam were from /)

L The faithful take part in ritual (A) Nazareth

washing of the body before (B) Arabia
worship. (C) India
n. Sunday is a day of rest, just like the (D) Africa
Christian Sabbath.
m. Worshippers are called to prayer by
the chanting of a crier from the
minaret (tower) of a mosqhe.

(A) I and n only

(B) I and III only
(Q D and IU only
(D) I. II and in

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54. Which of the following do Muslims believe? 58. Which of the following are common to
Christianity, Islam and Judaism?
Angels are appointed to watch over
humankind. I. Beliefs expressed in written form
The physical world is real; spirits do II. A time set aside for fasting
not exist IB. Important persons of great vision
The human race was created before who are regarded as founders
angels and spirits.
The work of angels and spirits has (A) I and II only
no effect on the lives of humans. (B) I and I E only
(C) I I and m only
(D) L I I and m
55. Which of the following phrases B E S T
summarizes the way of Islam?
59. The idea that a 'God incarnate' has lived
(A) Praying to Allah among humans is accepted by
(B) Fasting in Ramadan
(Q Giving to the poor (A) Christians and Hindus
(D) Obedience to Allah (B) Hindus and Jews
(C) Muslims and Jews
(D) Christians and Muslims
56. Which of the following statements is true?

Muslims are not allowed to eat meat

on Sundays.
Muslims should only eat the meat of
certain animals, killed in the
correct way.
Muslims may eat the meat of any
animal killed in the correct way.
Muslims may not eat any meat unless
the animal is killed by the bead of
the family.

57. Which of the following religions practise

circumcision as an initiation rite?

I. Christianity
n. Hinduism
in. Islam
IV. Judaism

(A) I and IV only

(B) III and IV only
(C) I, U and IV only
(D) I, H, m and IV

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hem 60 refers to the following photograph

From I Waterman, Social Studies for Caribbean Examinations

Mac Mi liar Education Ltd. 1986

60. With which of the following religions is the

building above associated?

(A) Christianity
(B) Hinduism
(C) Islam
(D) Judaism

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EXAMINATION

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

P a p e r 01 - G e n e r a l Proficiency

75 minutes

Q 07 J U N E 2007 (p.m.) ^)

READ T H E FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY

1. In addition to this test booklet, you should have an answer sheet.

2. Each item in this test has four suggested answers lettered (A), (B), (C), (D). Read each item you are
about to answer and decide which choice is best.

3. On your answer sheet, find the number which corresponds to your item and shade the space hav ing
the same letter as the answer you have chosen. Look at the sample item below.

Sample Item

With which ofthefollowing religions is

9
Yom Kippur associated
Sample Answer
(A) Islam
(B) Hinduism (A) (B) % (B)
(C) Judaism
(D) Oiristianity

The best answer to this item is 'Judaism", so answer space (C) has been blackened.

4 Ifyou want to change your answer, be sure to erase yourold answer completely and fill in your new
choice.

5. Whenyouaretoldtobegin,turnthepageaiidworkasquicklyandascarefullyasyoucan. Ifyoucannot
answeran item,omititandgoontothenextone. You can come back to that item later. Yourscore
will bethetotal number of correct answers.

6. Thistestconsistsof 60 items. You will have 75 minutes to answer them

7. Do not be concerned that the answer sheet provides spaces for more answers than there are item s in
this test.

DO N O T T U R N T H I S P A G E U N T I L Y O U A R E T O L D T O D O SO.

C o n v r i a h t i P ) ? O O S ( q r i h r v a n t- v a m i n a t i n n c i " r u i r u < i l ffi"

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Which of the following B E S T explains the 5. The MAIN reasons that followers of a religion
term 'religion'? should come together is to

(A) A system that makes people love a (A) share ideas with other members of
deity the same religion
(B) A denomination that teaches about a (B) give honour, adoration and respect to
deity a deity
(C) A system of beliefs that helps persons (C) listen to their leaders read and explain
relate to the deity the scriptures
(D) A set of religious instructions for (D) demonstrate the strength of the
meeting with the deity membership of the religion

A 'religious culf is B E S T described as a 6. The MAIN reason for observing religious

festivals is to
(A) false religious system that leads
people away from society's beliefs (A) remain united as followers of the
(B) break-away group from within a same religion
church (B) pass on moral values through tradi-
(C) group considered to be a sub-culture tions
by society (C) get to know followers of the same
(D) religious system based on intense religion better
devotion to a leader's personality (D) celebrate important events related to
and ideas one's beliefs

Which of the following is the BEST definition 7. Which of the following needs would religion
of a 'sect'? help persons to fulfil?

(A) An inner circle of privileged believers I. Finding meaning and purpose in life
in a religious group II. Succeeding in life regardless of the
(B) A religious group whose perspectives consequences
differ in some ways from those of III. Developing a good rerationlhip with
the main group each other 1* /
(C) A group of fundamentalists within an
established religion (A) I only (|<V\
(D) A group of church leaders who are (B) I and III only \ \ )
trying to change the other (C) 11 and III only \ S
members of the church (D) 1, II and 111

Which of the following expressions is NOT

used to explain the concept 'deity' in the major
religions?

(A) All-powerful
(B) All-knowing
(C) All-believing
(D) All-seeing

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Which of the following questions do MOST 11. For Christians, which of the following terms
religions try to answer? are connected with the concept of 'messiah' ?

I. Why do bad things happen to good I. Son of God

people? II. God with us
II. How should people treat each other? III. Anointed One
III. How can a person achieve power IV. Redeemer of the world
over others?
IV. What happens to a person after (A) 1 and III only
death? (B) II and IV only /
(Q I , III and IV only I
(A) I and II only (D) 11, III and IV only
(B) I, II and IV only
(C) II, III and I V only
(D) 1, II, III and IV 12. The MAIN reason why Christians observe
family prayer is to

Which of the following beliefs do Christians, (A) maintain Christian faith and family
Hindus, Jews and Muslims share? unity
1
(B) obey a Biblical command that farni lies
(A) The Deity is the creator of the should pray together
universe. (C) protect their families from evil
(B) Heaven is the place where God lives. influences in the world
(C) The unrighteous will be condemned (D) set a good example for non-Christian
to hell forever. families to follow
(D) Eternal life in heaven is obtained
through good works.
13. The Eucharist or Lord's Supper is a sac red
meal which serves to celebrate
The MAIN reason for religious symbols is
that they (A) a person's acceptance of the Ch ris-
tian faith
(A) help to remind believers of important (B) the fact that Jesus Christ diedtos ave
truths mankind
(B) remind believers that their own (C) mebirmofJesusChnstmBethlthern
religion is different from any other (D) the day set aside for rest and wors hip
(C) give beauty and dignity to places
of worship
(D) help to make religious practices 14. Which of the following are usually considered
consistent to be aspects of Christian worship?

I. Chanting
II. Sharing
III. Communion
IV. Prayer

(A) 11 and IV only

(B) 1,11 and III only
(C) II, HI and IV only
(D) 1, II, III and IV
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Which of the following statements BEST 20. Christians accept the Bible as a source of
explains the Christian idea of incarnation? authority MAINLY because it

(A) God had come to share in human life (A) was written by hory men with various
through Jesus. points of view
(B) Jesus was the only Son of God. (B) was inspired by God and gives
(C) Every word of Jesus was the Word inspiration to believers
of God. (C) stimulates their thinking and enhances
(D) Jesus was completely without sin. knowledge
(D) contains ideas about all religions

In Anglican and Roman Catholic churches,

21. Which of the following BEST expresses the
the central and most holy paTkis the
Christian teaching about giving?
(A) confessional
(A) Give only to do God's work.
(B) baptistry
pulpit (B) Give only to die needy who ask.
(Q
(C) Give to the needy out of whatever
(D) altar
resources you have.
(D) Give to the needy when you have
enough to share.
Items 17-18 refer to the following objects,
which are all associated with some
denominations of Christianity. 22. According to Hindu beliefs, the creator of the
universe was
(A) Cross
(B) Candle (A) Vishnu
(C) Vestments (B) Brahma
(D) Incense (C) Saraswati
(D) Mahashivaratri
When you are answering Items 17-18, you
may choose any word from the list above more
than once, once or not at all. 23. People from which of the following areas
played an important part in the origin of
Which of the objects above is used to Hinduism?
symbolize
(A) The Arabian Peninsula
the death of Christ? £rU> (B) The Indus Valley
(C) The Fertile Crescent
prayers of the people rising to God? (D) The Himalayas

24. Which of the following are major deities in

The cathedral is viewed as a central place of
Hinduism?
authority and worship by

1. Buddha
(A) Moravians
II. Ganesh
(B) Methodists
III. Hanuman
(C) Baptists
IV. Shiva
(D) Anglicans

(A) I, II and ID only

(B) I, III and IV only
(C) II, III and IV only
(D) 1, II, III and fV

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]jtern_25 refers to the drawing below. Item 28 refers to the following statement.

Hindus believe that it is everywhere, and

everything that exists lives in it' all the
time

S8. The word 'if in the passage above refers to

(A) Shiva
(B) Vishnu
(C) Brahman
(D) Lakshmi

29 The sacred thread ceremony is regarded by

Hindus as a

(A ) rite of initiation
(B) rite of purifkaion
(C) marriage rite
(D) funeral rite
25 The Hindu practice associated with the
position shown above is
Which ofthefollowingis the end ofthe rebirth
(A) dharma cycle for a Hindu?
(B) mantra
(C) karma (A) Maya
(D) yoga (B) Karma
(C) Dharma
(D) Moksha
26. In which language are the Hindu scriptures
written?
In Hinduism, the caste associated with rulers
(A) Arabic and warriors is the
(B) Greek
(C) Hebrew (A) Brahmin
(D) Sanskrit (B) Kshafriya
(C) Shudra
(D) Vaishya
27. The MAIN reason Hindus practise cremation
is to

(A) provide for speedy and hygienic

disposal of the body
(B) release the soul of the deceased from
the body
(C) end the continual cycle of
reincarnation
(D) provide a shorter mourning period for
the relatives of the deceased
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32. In Islam, which day of the week is set apart 37. The Adhan ceremony in Islam is associated
for special prayers? with

(A) Friday (A) circumcision

(B) Saturday (B) death
(C)
(D)
Sunday
Monday
(Q
(D)
birth
marriage
c

33. Which of the following phrases explains th 38. Which of the following statements would a
meaning of the word 'Islam'? believer of Islam accept as TRUE?

(A) Belief in Allah I. Allah is a Supreme Being, and has

(B) Submission to Allah no equal.
(C) Chosen by Muhammad II. Jesus is the son of A Hah.
(D) Follower of Muhammad III. Allah is the cause of everything that
exists.

34 According to the moral code of the Qur'an, (A) I and II only

it is forbidden to (B) I and III only
(C) II and III only
(A) take strong drink (D) I , II and III
(B) take part in death rituals
(C) marry into other religions
(D) change one's day of worship Item 39 refers to the following statement.

On the seventh day of the baby's life the head

35. Muslims describe as 'hajji', persons who have is shaved, and the equivalent weight in gold
or silver is given away as charity.
(A) vowed never to marry
(B) lived a life of prayer and fasting 39. The Arabic word that refersjto the practice
(C) made a pilgrimage to Mecca f \ described above is
(D) fought in a holy war /
(A) aqiqa
(B) eid
36. Which of the following are important aspects (C) hajj
of prayer in Islam? (D) zakat

1. A Muslim must pray facing Mecca

II. The space for prayer must be clean
and dry.
III. The space for prayer must be inside
a mosque.

(A) I and II only

(B) I and III only
(C) II and 111 only
(D) I, II and HI

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Item 40 refers to the following statement Item 44 refers to the following illustration.
made at Muhammad's funeral.

Anyone who believes that Muhammad still

lives, know that he is dead. Anyone who
believes that Allah lives, know mat Allah lives
indeed.

40. Which of the following is the point made in

the statement?

(A) Muhammad will resurrect from the

dead. 44. The illustration above shows a
(B) Muhammad, like Allah, is divine.
(C) Muhammad, like any human, is (A) shofar
mortal. (B) tallith
(D) Muhammad died so that Allah might (C) to rah
live. (D) menorah

41. A devout Muslim should make the pilgrimage Which of the following words refers to the
45.
to Mecca at L E A S T

A
special cupboard, in which the scrolls are kept,
at the front of the main room in the
(A) once in a lifetime synagogue?
(B) twice in a lifetime
(C) once every year Ark
(A)
(D) once every five years
(B) Bimah
(C) Menorah
(D) Tallith
Item 42 refers to the following statement.

This festival commemorates the Israelites The meal called the Seder is associa with
46.
living in tabernacles during their
the Jewish festival of
wanderings in the wilderness, and being
fed with manna from heaven.
(A) Pesach
(B) Sukkoth
42. The statement above refers
(C) Rosh Hashanah
(D) Yom Kippur
(A) Shavuoth
(B) Sukkoth
(Q Purim 47. Because God's name is sacred a Jew would
(D) Chanukkah
(A) only speak the name at worship
(B) use the name regularly in conversa-
43 Which of the following Torah passages is
tion
referred to as the "Shema" passag
(C) try never to speak or use the name

G
(D) use the name only when making an
(A) Exodus 4:6
oath
(B) Deuteromony 4:6
(C) Deuteromony 6:4
(D) Deuteromony 16:4
Which of the following persons has the Item S3 refers to the following illustration.
MAIN teaching role in the synagogue?

(A) The rabbi

(B) The elder
(C) The ruler
(D) The chief priest

Which of the following are reasons for the

Jewish practice of circumcision?
53. The Jewish word for the object shown above
I. It is important for cleanliness.
II. It is a sign of their covenant with
God. (A) cappel
III. It is symbolic of the sb<u)ning of evil. (B) tefillin
(C) menorah
(A) 1, II and III (D) yarmulka
(B) I and II only
(C) I and III only
(D) II and III only 54. In which ofthe following indigenous religions
is baptism a V E R Y important ceremony?

Which of the following is the MOST solemn (A) Vodiin

festival in Judaism? (B) Santeria
(C) Rastafari
(A) Pesach (D) Revivalism
(B) Purim
(Q Sukkoth 55. The M A I N reason why Rastafari do not
(D) Yom Kippur cut their hair is because they believe that

(A) if they cut their hair they will be

In Judaism, the collection of books that unfaithful
includes the teachings of the propRfcte is called (B) scissors and razors represent the
Babylonian system
(A) Ketuvim (C) highly regarded Rastafari, such as
(B) Nevi'im Bob Marley, did not sanction it
(C) Torah (D) it is a symbol of devotion to Jah in
(D) Talmud accordance with the Nazarite vow

The object that is fixed to the right-hand

doorpost of a Jewish house is known as a

(A) yarmulka
(B) mezuzah
(C) shofar
(D) tallith

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56. The term 'Zion' is used by Rastafari to refer 59. In their religious ceremonies Zion Revivalists
to do N O T use

Ethopia as the central homeland of (A) bread

all black peoples (B) water
Ethopia as the central homeland of (C) alcohol
all races (D) candles
The kingdom of God in heaven
The church of the living God
60. Which of the following is common in
Christianity and \fodun?
57. In Revivalism, which of the following
provides the reason for groaning before spirit I. The belief in a Supreme Being
possession? II. The belief in life after death
III. The belief in obtaining new
(A) God's power is revealed by the membership through missionary
sounds. activities
(B) Groaning is superior to spirit IV. The belief that a dead body can be
possession. revived after having been buried
(C) The spirits are attracted by the
sounds. (A) I and II only
(D) Groaning is the main form of spirit (B) II and III only
possession. (C) I, II and HI only
(D) I, III and IV only

58. In Vodun, which ofthe following persons is

regarded as a bishop?

(A) Loa
(B) Grand Maitre
(C) Houngan
(D) Vbdouisant

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1. This test consists of 60 items. You will have 1 hour and 15 minutes to answer them.

2. In addition to this test booklet, you should have an answer sheet.

3. • Each item in this test has four suggested answers lettered (A), (B), (C), (D). Read each item
you are about to answer and decide which choice is best.

4. On your answer sheet, find the number which corresponds to your item and shade the space
having the same letter as the answer you have chosen. Look at the sample item below..

Sample Item

With which of the following religions is Yom Kippur associated?

Sample Answer
(A) Islam
(B) Judaism (A) # © ©
(C) Hinduism *

(D) Christianity

The best answer to this item is "Judaism", so answer space (B) has been shaded.

5. If you want to change your answer, erase it completely before you fill in your new choice.
6. When you are told to begin, turn the page and work as quickly and as carefully as you can.
If you cannot answer an item, go on to the next one. You may return to this item later. Your
score will be the total number of correct answers.

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 Which of the following B E S T explains the 4. , A religious ceremony involving series
term 'prayer'? of fixed actions performed in a ribed
order is known as a
(A) Bowing your head
(A) rite
(B) Deep meditation on a deity
(B) ritual
(C) Communication with a deity
(C) festival
(D) Asking a deity for forgiveness
(D) sacrament

Which of the following BEST explains the Which of the following features of religion
term 'religion'? are used by some s#:ieties when developing
moral codes?
(A) A system that makes people love a
deity (A) Rituals
(B) A denomination that teaches about (B) Symbols
a deity (C) Sacred texts
(C) A system of beliefs that helps (D) Rites of passage
persons relate to the deity
(D) A set of religious instructions for
meeting with the deity A defining feature of a sect is that it

/(A) merges with other groups

7
(B) supports most other religious
Item 3 refers to the illustration below.
'groups
(C) accepts the beliefs of other religious
groups •
(D) differs in selected doctrine^Trom/
the main group

Rites of passage in areligionare

(A) traditional values which guide a

believer through life
(B) rituals marking the induction of
new members into a religion
(C) ceremonies marking a person's
Which of the following B E S T explains the transition to various stages in life
feature of religion depicted urtjje picture? (D) customs that have been observed
in a religion for over a decade
(A) Symbol
(B) Festival
(C) Rite of worship / A MAJOR reason for which followers of a
(D) Rite of passage religion come together to worship is to

(A) plan religious events and festivals

(B) give honour, adoration and respect
to a deity
(C) share ideas with other members of
the same religion
(D) demonstrate the strength of the
membership of the religion

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A creed' may be denned as a 12 The Eucharist or Lord's Supper is a sacred

meal which serves to celebrate the
set of procedures for religious rites
statement of religious beliefs or (A) death of Jesus Christ
principles (B) ascension of Jesus to Heaven
ceremony to mark initiation into a (C) acceptance of the Christian faith
religion (D) birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem
prayer to the deity as part of
worship
13. The central and most holy part in Anglican
and Roman Catholic churches is the

c
10. In which of the following religions is the
Sacred Thread ceremony a rite ofpassage? (A) altar
(B) pulpit
(A) Islam (C) baptistry
(B) Judaism (D) confessional
(C) Hinduism
(D) Christianity
14. "No man cometh to the Father, except
through me" (John 14:6).
Item 11 refers to the illustration below.
The scripture text above suggests that Jesus
is the path for achieving

(A) reward
(B) destiny
(C) salvation
(D) a miracle

15 Which section of the Bible contains the

MOST detailed record of Jesus' life?

(A) The Acts

(B) The Gospels
(C) The Epistles
(D) The Book of Revelation

16 Which of the following beliefs do Christians,

Hindus, Jews and Muslims share?

11 Which of the following Christian festivals (A) Heaven is the place where God
is associated with the illustration above? lives.
(B) The deity is the Creator of the
(A) Pentecost universe.
(B)
(C)
Palm Sunday
Ascension Day
c (C) The unrighteous will be condemned
to hell forever.
(D) Corpus Christ! (D) Eternal life in I leaven is obtained
through good works.

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 item 17 refers to the picture below. 20. On the first day of Holy Week, Christians
celebrate the occasion when Jesus rode into
Jerusalem on a donkey
A
The day which is described above is

(A) Holy Thursday

(B) Good Friday
• (C) Holy Saturday
(D) Palm Sunday

17. The picture above represents which of the 21. Which o f the following goddesses is the
following Christian places of warship? wife o f Vishnu?

(A) Temple (A) Kali

(B) Basilica (B) Parvati
(C) Tabernacle (C) Lakshmi
(D) Parish Church (D) Saraswati

18. Which o f the following are reasons why 22. The term 'guru' refers to a Hi
Christians observe family prayer?
(A) priest
I. To maintain Christian faith and (B) doctor
family unity (C) student
II. To set a good example for non- (D) teacher
Christian families to follow
HI. To obey a Biblical command that
families should pra/7c*gether 23. Which of the following rivers is considered
sacred to Hindus?
(A) 1 and II only
(B) 1 and HI only (A) Nile
(C) II and I I I only (B) Ganges
(D) I , II and III (C) Caroni
(D) Essequibo

19. The spreading of the Christian message by

believers is called 24. la H i n d u i s m , the elephant-headed
manifestation of god who is associated
(A) ordination with wisdom, success and good luck is
(B) dedication
(C) evangelism (A) Shiva
(D) fundamentalism (B) Vishnu
(C) Ganesh
(D) Brahma

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Items 25-29 refer to the following illustra- 27. The label © is pointing to
tion which shows the contents of a room
in a Hindu home. (A) an ornament
(B) a Hindu symbol
(C) the family heirloom
(D) a container for burning incense

28. The item labelled (3) is a container for

water. It is often used in this room for

(A) sprinkling to purify the area

(B) drinking by family members
(C) ablutions for those using the room
(D) sprinkling those who use the room

29. Some of the other items that may be included

in this area are

25. The room is MOST likely a (A) a bell, wine and fruits
(B) a bell, cooked meat, flowers
f
(A) puja room (C) fruits, cooked mea , sugar
(B) guest room (D) flowers, fruit, cooked rice
(C) display room
(D) ancestral room
30. According to Hindu belief's, the creator of
the universe is
26. The item labelled(T) is a/an
(A) Brahma
child's toy (B) Vishnu
decorative item (C) Saraswati
house of worship (D) Mahashivaratri
image of the God Shiva

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 Items 3 1 - 3 2 refer to the illustration below 34 Which of the following is a basic belief of
representing the five pillars of Islam. Two both Christianity and Islam?
of these pillars are not labelled.
(A) Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
(B) There is life for believers after
Q^T) Q ^ T ) QTQ death.
c A I
Ft I. I (C) Women must accept inferior roles
F M G to men in society.
E S R
D 1 (D) The teachings of the Bible and the
M Quran are identical.
A
G
E
J L 3 C 35 In Islam, which day of the week is set apart
for special prayers?

31. The second pillar should be labelled (A) Friday

y (B) Saturday-
(A) prayer (C) Sunday
(B) hope (D) Monday
(C) love
(D) charily
36 Which of the following are important
aspects of prayer in Islam?
32. The fourth pillar should be labell
A Muslim must pray facing Mecca.
(A) giving II. The space for prayer must be clean.
(B) fasting 111. The space for prayer must be inside
(C) preaching a mosque.
(D) evangelising

fr
(A) I and II only
(B) I and 111 only
(C) II and III only
Item 33 refers to the following statement.
(D) I, 11 and III
On the seventh day of the baby's life the
head is shaved, and the equivalent weight
37. ..Which of the following are T R U E of Islam?
in gold or silver is given away as charity.
The faithful take part in ritual
33. The Arabic word that fete to the practice washing of the body before
described above is worship
Sunday is a day of rest, just like the
(A) Eid Christian Sabbath.
(B) hajji III. Worshippers are called to prayer
(C) zakat by the chanting of a xrier from
(D) aqiqa the minaret of a rnosi ud

(A) I and II only

(B) I and III only
(C) II and 111 only
(D) I, II and 111

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Item 38 refers to the following statement. 42. In Judaism, which of the following persons
is regarded as the 'Fathei of *He) Twelve
/

Anyone who believes that Muhammad still tribes of Israel'?

lives, knows that he is dead. Anyone who
believes that Allah lives, knows that Allah (A) Isaac-
lives indeed. (B) Jacob
(C) Moses
38. Which of the following is the point made (D) Abraham
in the statement?

(A) Muhammad (pbuh), like Allah, is 43. Which of the following statements would
divine. be regarded as T R U E by both Jews and
(B) Muhammad (pbuh) will resurrect Christians?
from the dead.
I. There is a Creator.
(C) M u h a m m a d ( p b u h ) , like a in-
II. Worship is clue to God alone.
human, is mortal.
III. A l l human beings are born with the
(D) Muhammad (pbuh) died so that
tendency to sin.
Allah might live.
(A) I and II only
39. , The Muslim festival that commemorates (B) 1 and 111 only
/ (C) 11 and I I I only
/ Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son (D) E l l and I I !
to Allah is
(A) Ramadan
(B) Eid-ul-Fitr 44 The Shema prayer reminds Jews that
(C) Muharram
L- they should love God with their
(D) Eid-ul-Adha
whole being
II. G o d is the one, the Almighty-
40. '*A devout M u s l i m should make the creator
pilgrimage to Mecca at L E A S T III. angels guard over them

(A) I and II only

(A) once every year
(B) I and I I I only
(B) twice every year
(C) II and I I I only
(C) twice in a lifetime
(D) I , 11 and I I I
(D) once in a lifetime

41, Which of the following events does the 45. In Judaism, which of the following festivals
Passover commemorate? involves the blowing of the shofar?

(A) The giving of the law on Mount (A) Shavuot

Sinai (B) Hanukkah
(B) The wanderings of the Jews in the (C) Rosh Hashanah
wilderness (D) Simchath Torah
(C) The deliverance of the children of
Israel out of Egypt
(D) T h e c o v e n a n t between G o d
and A b r a h a m c o n c e r n i n g
circumcision

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46. Which of the following serves to remind 51. Which of the following are beliefs ot
Jews of the covenant made between Qop Rastafari?
and Abraham?
I. Haile Selassie of Ethiopia is God.
(A) The feast of Dedication 11. Using ganja gives wisdom and
(B) The act of circumcision health
(C) The wearing of the tallith III. The dead must be given honour.
(D) The recitation of the Shema
(A) I and 11 only /
(B) 1 and III only a^^"
47. In Judaism, the bar mitzvah is associated (C) 11 and III only JT
with (D) 1,11 and 111 J
passage from boyhood to manhood
marriage of a young Jewish couple
52. Which of the following countries are NOT
circumcision of a male teenager
closely associated with Santerfa?
conversion of young men to the
Jewish faith
(A) Cuba and Haiti
(B) Brazil and Haiti
(C) Cuba and Puerto Rico
48. Which of the following is a MAJOR
(D) Barbados and Jamaica
responsibility of a rabbi in an orthodox
Jewish community?

Teaching and interpreting Jewish 53. Which of the following texts would be
law regarded as sacred by Rastafari, Orisha and
Providing medical care for elderly- Revivalism?
Jews
Takingcare of the building housing (A) The Obu
the synagogue (B) The Holy Piby
Representing Jews charged with (C) The Holy Bible
serious crimes in court (D) The Books of Magic

Which of the following MAJOR contribu- 54. l o r Revivalists, the use of colours on
tors to the origins of Judaism^was known as clothes and flags is significant because they
the lawgiver?
I. attract spirits to the ritual
Jacob II. indicate the kind of band
Moses III. indicate the kind ofcertmrJnv
Joseph
Abraham (A) I and II only
(B) I and III only
(C) II and 111 only
Which ofthe following MAJOR contributors (D) I. II and III
to the origins of Judaism entered into the
first covenant with God?

(A) Jacob
(B) Moses
(C) Joseph
(D) Abraham

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55. In Rastafari, the government is often 58. The term 'Chapelle' is the place of worship
referred to as associated with which of the following
religions?
(A) Zion
(B) Police (A) Orisha
(C) Babylon (B) Vodun
(D) European (C) Rastafari
(D) Revivalism

56. Which of the following would be

categorized as "Heavenly Spirits^ in the 59. Which of the following is common to both
Spiritual Baptist religion? Christianity and Vodun?

(A) Apostles I. The belief in a supreme being

(B) Archangels II. The belief in life after death
(C) Dead humans III. The belief that a dead body can be
(D) Satanic powers revived after burial

(A) I and II only

57. In which of the following indigenous (B) I and III only
religions is baptism N O T an jjrfQortant (C) II and III only
ceremony? (D) 1, II and III

- (A) Orisha
(B) Rastafari 60. The factors which account for the close
(C) Revivalism similarities among Santeria, Vodun and
(D) Spiritual Baptist Orisha observances are the

I. traditional African practices

II. Native Baptist influences
III. Roman Catholic influence

(A) I and II only

(B) I and 111 only
(C) II and III only
(D) I, II and III

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1. This test consists of 60 items. You will have I hour and 15 minutes to answer them.

2. In addition to this test booklet, you should have an answer sheet.

3. Each item in this test has four suggested answers lettered (A), (B). (C), ( D ) . Read each item
you are about to answer and decide which choice is best.

4. On your answer sheet, find the number which corresponds to your item and shade the space
having the same letter as the answer you have chosen. Look at the sample item below.

Sample Item

With which of the following religions is Yom Kippur associated?

Sample Answer
(A) Islam
(B) . Judaism S) # © @
(C) Hinduism

(D) Christianity

The best answer to this item is "Judaism", so (U) has been shaded.

5. If you want to change your answer, erase it completely before you fill in your new choice.
6. When you are told to begin, (urn the page and work as quickly and as carefully as you can.
If you cannot answer an item, go on to the next one. You may return to that item later.

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Item 5 refers to the fbHowinf illustration.

A major reason that followers of a religion
come together is to

plan religious events and festivals

give honour, adoration and respect
to a deity
share ideas with other members of
the same religion
demonstrate the strength of the
membership of the religion

An organized system of beliefs, practices

and worship centred around a supreme
being is called a

(A) cult The worship pattern shown above is found

(B) religion in which of the following religions?
(C) movement
(D) denomination (A) Islam
(B) Judaism
(C) Hinduism
Visible items used to represent religious (D) Christianity
beliefs are called

(A) myths Which of the following needs would

(B) statues religion help persons to fulfil?
(C) deities
(D) symbols I. Finding meaning and purpose in
life
II. Succeeding in life regardless of the
Which of the following is NOT, ntial consequences
to a religion? III. Developing a good relationship
with others
(A) A set of rituals
(B) Worship of a deity (A) I and II only
(C) A system of beliefs (B) I and III only
(D) Polygamous practice (C) II and III only
(D) 1,11 and II!

A 'creed' may be defined as a

set of procedures for religious rites

prayer to the deity as part of
worship
ceremony to mark initiation into a
religion
statement of religious beliefs or
principles

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8. Which of the following expressions is NOT Item 11 refers to the following information.
used to explain the concept 'deity' in the
MAJOR religions? Dear Heather

(A) All-seeing This is my time to fast and reflect on God's

(B) All-knowing goodness and mercy. I am having fish and
(C) All-believing vegetables instead of chicken and beef and 1
(D) All-powerful am also giving up the drinking of alcoholic
beverages and eating of sweets.

For which of the following do the teachings Andrea

of MOST religions provide guidance?
11. In which of the following Christian festivals
I. The type of food to eat is Andrea participating?
II. Rites related to birth and death
III. How to behave in oneyfJail\ life (A) Lent
(B) Advent
(A) 1 and II only (C) Epiphany
(B) I and III only (D) Palm Sunday
(C) II and III only
(D) 1, II and III
12. Christians accept the Bible as a source of
authority M A I N L Y because it
10. Which of the following statements are NOT
true of the MAJOR world religions? (A) contains ideas about God and
economic living
I. They all teach that men are superior (B) stimulates their thinking and
to women. enhances knowledge
II. , They all provide rules to guide (C) was written by holy men with
persons in their daily lives. various points of view
III. They all teach that there is a place (D) was inspired by the Holy Spirit and
of punishment where^yil people gives inspiration to believers
go after death.

(A) I and II only 13. The pulpit in a church is M A I N L Y us

(B) I and III only
(C) II and III only (A) bury the dead
(D) I , II and III (B) deliver sermons
(C) baptize new believers
(D) discipline the congregation
 18. The festival of Ascension observes the
14. Which of the following beliefsdo Christians,
return of Jesus to
Hindus, Jews and Muslims share?

The deity is the Creator of the (A) his father

(B) to Calvary
universe.
Heaven is the place where God (C) to Jerusalem
lives. (D) his disciples
The unrighteous win be condemned
to hell forever.
Eternal life in heaven is obtained 19. According to Christianity, Jesus Christ came
through good works. to the Earth to be the

(A) Father
15. Which of the following statements B E S T (B) Creator
describe how Christians view the Books of (C) Saviour
the Old Testament? (D) Holy Spirit

I. They deal with the relationship of

God with the people of Israel. 20. The solemn day set aside to remind
II. They are written by Christians. Christians of how Jesus suffered and died
III. They are relevant to thyrChristian on the cross is known as
religion.
(A) Lent
(A) I and II only (B) Good Friday
(B) I and III only (C) Easter Monday
(C) II and III only (D) Maundy Thursday
(D) I, II and 111

21. The Puranas teach strategies of life through

16. Which of the following is an important the medium of sacred
Christian festival?
(A) art
(A) Divali (B) dance
(B) Pesach (C) music
(C) Advent (E» stories
(D) Shavuot

22. A Hindu believer would MOST likely

17. Christians believe that God is omnipresent.
This means that God s. (A) visit the holy city of Medina
(B) take part in the Adhan ceremony
(A) knows everything (C) participate in the Sukkot festival
(B) is most powerful (D) bathe/rfTrttt; River Ganges for puri-
(C) is everywhere at all times fica
(O) manifests himself in spirit form

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Hinduism? universe was

Cows are to be worshipped as they (A) Vishnu

are gods. (B) Brahma
There is one Great Power, known (C) Saraswati
as Brahman. (D) Mahashivaratri
Persons who live good lives will
die peacefully.
2«. Hindus believe that life involves a series of
Persons should live for the present
duties called
as there is no life after death.
(A) dharma
(B) karma
Which of the following divine manifesta-
(C) moksha
tions does NOT belong to the Hindu trinity
(D) samsara
or triad?

(A) Shiva 30. Hindus have attained the ultimate goal in

(B) Vishnu life when
(C) Krishna
(D) Brahma (A) it is no longer necessary to worship
in a temple
(B) they have attained a sense of being
Which of the following is/r*mriti text? at peace with others
(C) the soul is released from the cycle
of life, death and rebirth
C
(A) Yajur
(B) Sama (D) they arc assured that they will never
(C) Atharva experience physical death
Mahabharata

Item 31 refers to the following picture.

The nature of the Atma(n) i

(A) eternal
(B) powerful
(C) perishable
(D) intellectual

Jyoli has some financial problems and

decides to perform puja. Which of the
following manifestations of God is Jyoli
MOST likely to worship/atihis time?

(A) Surya
31. What activity is done in the area of the
(B) Brahma
masjid (mosque) shown in the pictured'
(C) Saraswati
(D) Lakshmi
(A) Prayer
(B) Fasting
(C) DuU after prayer
(D) Ablution before prayer

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32. Which of the following activities is NOT 37. Which of the following are T R U E of Islam?
done in a masjid (mosque)?
I. The faithful take part in rituai
(A) Trade washing of the body before
(B) Dhikr worship.
(C) Salaah II. Sunday is a day of rest, just like the
(D) Marriage Christian Sabbath.
HI. Worshippers are called to prayer
by the chanting of a crier from
33. The niche or mihrab which is inside the the minaret (tower^fVjf a mosque.
mosque (masjid) indicates
(A) I and II only
(A) a blessed place (B) I and III only
(B) a place for sitting (C) II and III only
(C) the direction of the Kaaba' (D) I , II and III
(D) the direction where the sun rises

38. Zaid has calculated his [Link]. He wants to

34. The Imam tells Zahir that he can use the distribute it. To whom should he give it?
masjid (mosque) to pray every day. If Zahir
accepts this offer, how often will he need I. The poor
to go to the masjid (mosque)? II. The needy
III. Those in debt
(A) Every Friday
(B) Once every day (A) I and II only
(C) Five times a day (B) I and III only
(D) .On the day of Eid (C) II and III only
(D) 1,11 and III

35. Which of the following is a P ARY

source of law for Muslims? 39. The Muslim festival that recalls Abraham's
willingness to sacrifice his sop-to Allah is
(A) The Bible
(B) The Qur'an (A) Eid-ul-Fitr
(C) Stories of the past (B) Eid-ul-Adha
(D) Words of wise men { (C) Muharram
(D) Ramadan

36. Which of the following are important

aspects of prayer in Islam? 40. According to Islamic belief, which of the
following categories would include ONLY
I. A Muslim must pray facing Mecca. 'haial' food?
II. The space for prayer must be clean
and dry. Meat from any animal except the
III. ' The space for prayer it be inside Pig
a mosque. Carbohydrates such as rice and
bread
(A) I and II only Meat from any animal slaughtered
(B) I and 111 only by a Muslim
(C) II and III only Meat from a permitted animal,
(D) I, II and III slaughtered in a certain way

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41. Which of the following reflects the 44 The Stoma prayer reminds Jews that
emotional state of a Jew during the festival
'Yom Kippur"? I. they should love God with their
whole being
(A) Solemnity II. God is the one. the Almjjrbty
(B) Cheerfulness creator
(C) Thanksgiving III. angels guard over them
(D) Disappointment
(A) I and II only
(B) I and III only
(C) II and III only
42. Which of the following would B E S T
(D) I , II and III
describe an Orthodox Jew's attitude towards
the teachings of the New Tes/aT^ient?
Item 45 refers to the following illustration.
(A) Rejection
(B) Tolerance
(C) Acceptance
(D) Appreciation

Item 43 refers to the following illustration.

45. "The Jewish person in the picturj ve is

blowing a horn called a

(A) tallit
(B) shofar
43. The plate of food in the illu on above
(C) teffilin
is known as a
(D) menorah

(A) Hagadah
(B) Seder meal With which of the following beliefs are
46.
(C) Kosher meal Jews MOST likely to D I S A G R E E ?
(D) Shabbat dinner
(A) God is the creator of everything.
(B) Salvation is for everyone through
Jesus.
(C) Man will face judgement and
punishment.
(D) Mankind can seek forgiveness for
wrong actions

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Item 47 refers to the following statement.

Mrs Steinberg's baby boy will be circumcised when he is eight days old. She has asked her husband
to engage the services of a person to perform the circumcision.

47. Which of the following personTWill her husband engage to perform the ceremony?

(A) A shoet
(B) . A rabbi
(C) A mohel
(D) A mitvah

Items 4 8 - 4 9 refer to the following 51. Which of the following are common to both
illustration. Christianity and Vodun?

I. The belief in a Supreme Being

II. The belief in life after death
III. The belief in obtaining new
membership through missionary
activities
IV. The belief that a clead/>4dy can be
revived after beingybur\ed

(A) I and II only

(B) I , II and III only
(C) II and III only
(D) I, III and IV only

48. In which religion is the pra illustrated 52. A P R I M A R Y reason for starting the
above observed? Rastafari religion was that

(A) Islam (A) persons fc und a new king in Haile

(B) Judaism Selassie
(C) Rastafari (B) discovering Africa was on the
(l» Hinduism minds oi ' many
(C) slavery w as abolished and people
wanted t o return to Africa
49 What name is given to the object the hoy is Blacks w< ;re frustrated with their
(D)
holding? social an d economic conditions
(A) Ark
(B) Pulpit 53. Rastafari believe that Babylon is a system
(C) Scroll of oppression.
(D) Bimah
Which of the following institutions do
Rastafari believe embodies tkt§*>ppressive
50 Which of the following groups of items are
system?
found in a synagogue?
(A) Police
(A) Cross, Bimah, Torah, Ark Church
(B)
(B) Tallith. Torah, Ark, CrossV SchooI •
(C)
(C) Ark, Torah, Bimah, Mezuzaf Health care
(D)
(D) Bimah, Ark, Aum, Star of David
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54. Which of the following is a belief of Zion 58. Which of the following texts would be
Revivalism? regarded as sacred by Rastafari, Orisha and
Zion Revivalism?
Colours are insignificant.
There is only a spiritual world. (A) The Obu
The body can be possessed by (B) The Holy Piby
spirits. (C) The Holy Bible
A healthy lifestyle must be main- (D) The Books of Magic
tained.

59. The factors which account for the close

55. Which of the following are of MAJOR similarities among Santerfa, Vodun and
significance in Zion Revivalism? Orisha observances are the

I. Herbs I. traditional African practices

11. Water II. Native Baptist influences
III. Blood III. Roman Catholic influences

(A) I and II only (A) I and II only

(B) I and III only (B) I and HI only
(C) 11 and III only (C) II and III only
(D) 1,11 and III (D) I , II and HI

56. The two primary powers of Santeria include 60. The Ceremony of Transmission is a festival
in which of the following religions?
(A) ashe and ebbo
(B) good and evil (A) Vodun
(C) blood and spirit (B) Santeria
(D) sacrifice and offering (C) Zion Revivalism
(D) Spiritual Baptist

57. The term 'Chapelle' is the place of worship

associated with which of the following
religions?

(A) Vodun
(B) Orisha
(C) Rastafari
(D) Zion Revivalism

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