Year 10

Exam Practice

In this lesson, we will recap how religious beliefs about the origins of life impact responses to ethical issues such as treatment of animals, abortion and euthanasia.

Year 10

Exam Practice

In this lesson, we will recap how religious beliefs about the origins of life impact responses to ethical issues such as treatment of animals, abortion and euthanasia.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Applying knowledge to examination style questions

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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8 Questions

Q1.
Which of the options below is NOT a similarity between verses about creation in the Bible and the Qur'an?
God / Allah continues to take part in creation in the world
Correct answer: God / Allah rested on the 7th day
The universe was created by God / Allah
The universe was created in six days
Q2.
Which of the statements below best reflect both Christian and Islamic views on this life and the afterlife?
All people will go to heaven as God is all loving, therefore it doesn't matter what we do in this life.
This life is all that there is, so the most important thing is to make sure we're happy now.
Correct answer: This life is important because it will have an impact on a person's eternal afterlife. Therefore the most important thing is to follow God's teachings now.
Q3.
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
This is when a foetus has tested positive for Down's Syndrome
This is when a foetus is likely to have a severe disability
This is when a pregnancy has reached full term and the mother can safely deliver the baby
Correct answer: This is when the embryo implants outside of the womb, for example in a fallopian tube
Q4.
Which of the answers below best expresses Sunni Islamic beliefs against euthanasia.
Euthanasia should not be practised because we only live this life once, so should live as long as possible even if we're suffering
Muhammad said that his friend should not undergo euthanasia
Muslims have campaigned against euthanasia
Correct answer: Only Allah has the right to take life, and he has predestined the day of a person's death
Q5.
The Qur'an gives a detailed outline of what happened on each day of creation. True or false?
Correct answer: False
True
Q6.
Select the correct summary of the Big Bang theory
The Big Bang theory is a TV program about scientists
The Big Bang theory is the scientific theory that the earth was created when two other planets collided.
Correct answer: The Big Bang theory is the scientific theory that the universe expanded from a single point 13.8 billion years ago.
The Big Bang theory is the scientific theory that the universe was caused when two rocks collided.
Q7.
What religion is the following quotation from? ‘The world and all that is in it belong to the Lord; the earth and all who live on it are his.’
Correct answer: Christianity
Islam
Q8.
Where does the Qur'an say animal life came from?
Allah created all creatures from clay
It grew from the ground like plants
Space
Correct answer: Water

5 Questions

Q1.
All exam boards will ask you questions in exactly the same way? True or false?
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
What can you NOT use as a view when a question asks for religious beliefs?
Christian views
Correct answer: Humanist view
Islamic views
Scientific view
Q3.
If you're not sure of a scripture quotation, make one up, the examiner probably won't notice, true or false?
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
What is NOT useful advice when completing an examination?
Correct answer: Eat kippers for breakfast as eating fish is good for your brain
Make sure you really know the information by testing yourself when you revise
Read the question more than once
Use the wording of the question in your answer
Q5.
What should you make sure you keep in mind when writing answers to evaluate questions?
Add as many views from as many religions as possible. You can always make them up if you're not sure.
You have to stick to your own personal opinion at all times
You need to make a clear judgement in your conclusion
Correct answer: Your conclusion should just be a summary of what you have written