KS3 christianity - old and new testaments in the bible

Religious Education Quiz - Christianity 02 (Questions)

This KS3 Religious Education quiz looks at Christianity, exploring what Christians believe about God, Jesus, and the Church, and how faith shapes worship and daily life.

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Fascinating Fact:

Prayer is an important part of Christian life, including praise, confession, thanksgiving, and asking for help.

In KS3 Religious Education, pupils study Christianity as a major world faith. They explore beliefs about God and Jesus, the importance of the Bible, and how Christians worship and serve others.

Key Terms

Christian: A person who follows Jesus Christ and belongs to the Christian faith.
Prayer: Speaking and listening to God, often using words of praise, thanks, confession, or requests.
Sacrament: A special Christian ceremony, such as baptism or Holy Communion, seen as an outward sign of God’s grace.

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What are the main Christian beliefs in KS3 Religious Education?

Christians believe in one God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They believe that Jesus is the Son of God, whose life, death, and resurrection bring salvation.

How do Christians worship in church services?

Christians worship through hymns or songs, Bible readings, prayers, and sermons. Many churches also celebrate sacraments, such as baptism and Holy Communion, as part of regular services.

What is a Christian sacrament in simple terms?

A Christian sacrament is a special act of worship that uses symbols, like water or bread and wine, to show God’s love and promise. It marks important moments in a believer’s journey.

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In Christian churches a priest might also be called a what?

[ ]	Gospelist
[ ]	Messiah
[ ]	Minister
[ ]	Salvationist

Martin Luther ..... was the Baptist minister who delivered the celebrated speech containing the words "I have a dream".

[ ]	Duke
[ ]	King
[ ]	Lord
[ ]	Prince

The term for quotations, stories or people from the Bible is ...

[ ]	Bibicle
[ ]	Biblical
[ ]	Bibly
[ ]	Bicycle

During his lifetime, Jesus had 12 close followers known as his .....

[ ]	Admirers
[ ]	Devotees
[ ]	Disciples
[ ]	Supporters

Which of the disciples is sometimes referred to as the "Beloved Disciple"?

[ ]	Matthew
[ ]	Mark
[ ]	Luke
[ ]	John

Which of these was NOT an Apostle?

[ ]	James
[ ]	Philip
[ ]	Thomas
[ ]	Zacchaeus

Catholics believe that the souls of those who die enter purgatory to be made ready for Heaven. Do most Protestants agree with this?

[ ]	No
[ ]	Only Catholics and Baptists believe in purgatory
[ ]	All Protestants believe in purgatory
[ ]	All Protestants except Baptists believe in purgatory

Christians believe that God is both one and three - The Father, Son and Holy Spirit; this is normally referred to as what?

[ ]	The Holy Tri-unity
[ ]	The Holy Totality
[ ]	The Holy Tranquility
[ ]	The Holy Trinity

The Eucharist is a commemoration of the Last Supper and has many different names. Which of these is NOT one of those names?

[ ]	Easter
[ ]	Holy Communion
[ ]	Mass
[ ]	The Lord's Supper

10.

In a Christian wedding the words "To have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part" have been used since when?

[ ]	50 A. D.
[ ]	The 10th century
[ ]	1662
[ ]	1889

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Religious Education Quiz - Christianity 02 (Answers)

In Christian churches a priest might also be called a what?

[ ]	Gospelist
[ ]	Messiah
[x]	Minister
[ ]	Salvationist

Depending on the denomination, Christian leaders are called priests, ministers, or pastors

Martin Luther ..... was the Baptist minister who delivered the celebrated speech containing the words "I have a dream".

[ ]	Duke
[x]	King
[ ]	Lord
[ ]	Prince

Baptists are members of a group of Christian denominations

The term for quotations, stories or people from the Bible is ...

[ ]	Bibicle
[x]	Biblical
[ ]	Bibly
[ ]	Bicycle

Unless it is the first word of a sentence, "biblical" is not capitalised

During his lifetime, Jesus had 12 close followers known as his .....

[ ]	Admirers
[ ]	Devotees
[x]	Disciples
[ ]	Supporters

These 12 disciples are also known as the 12 Apostles

Which of the disciples is sometimes referred to as the "Beloved Disciple"?

[ ]	Matthew
[ ]	Mark
[ ]	Luke
[x]	John

Rather than using his name, John refers to himself as the "beloved" in his gospel

Which of these was NOT an Apostle?

[ ]	James
[ ]	Philip
[ ]	Thomas
[x]	Zacchaeus

Zacchaeus became a follower of Jesus but he is not one of the 12 Apostles

Catholics believe that the souls of those who die enter purgatory to be made ready for Heaven. Do most Protestants agree with this?

[x]	No
[ ]	Only Catholics and Baptists believe in purgatory
[ ]	All Protestants believe in purgatory
[ ]	All Protestants except Baptists believe in purgatory

There are several areas in which Catholics and Protestants disagree even though both are Christian

Christians believe that God is both one and three - The Father, Son and Holy Spirit; this is normally referred to as what?

[ ]	The Holy Tri-unity
[ ]	The Holy Totality
[ ]	The Holy Tranquility
[x]	The Holy Trinity

The Holy Trinity is one of the most difficult concepts of Christianity to understand. Even many Christians struggle to explain it!

The Eucharist is a commemoration of the Last Supper and has many different names. Which of these is NOT one of those names?

[x]	Easter
[ ]	Holy Communion
[ ]	Mass
[ ]	The Lord's Supper

The Last Supper commonly refers to the last meal that Jesus shared with his disciples before his death

10.

[ ]	50 A. D.
[ ]	The 10th century
[x]	1662
[ ]	1889

The words are included in the 1662 Book of Common Prayer

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Religious Education Quiz - Christianity 02 (Questions)

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