Year 8 Unit 1: Religion and Science Relationship

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What is the main difference between general revelation and special revelation?

  • General revelation is based on facts and evidence, while special revelation is based on personal opinion and feelings.
  • General revelation occurs through natural means, while special revelation involves direct communication from God. (correct)
  • General revelation is limited to religious contexts, while special revelation applies to scientific truths.
  • General revelation is universally accepted, while special revelation is subject to individual interpretation.

In the context of belief systems, what distinguishes theists from Buddhists?

  • Theists accept scientific truth, while Buddhists rely solely on religious truth.
  • Theists base their faith on revelations from God, while Buddhists put their faith in the teachings of the Buddha. (correct)
  • Theists believe in life after death, while Buddhists do not hold such beliefs.
  • Theists trust in objective evidence, while Buddhists rely on subjective evidence.

What distinguishes scientific truth from religious truth?

  • Scientific truth is based on personal opinion and feelings, while religious truth is based on facts and evidence.
  • Scientific truth is absolute and unchanging, while religious truth is relative and subject to interpretation.
  • Scientific truth applies to natural phenomena, while religious truth applies to supernatural phenomena.
  • Scientific truth is established by experiments that can be repeated and tested objectively, while religious truth comes from sacred texts and observations of the natural world. (correct)

What is the Arabic name for a chapter of the Qur’an?

<p>Surah (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Lailat al-Qadr in Islam?

<p>The Night of Power; the night of the first revelation of the words of the Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Hafiz' refer to in Islam?

<p>A person who has learned the Qur’an by heart (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Tawhid' signify in Islam?

<p>The belief in the oneness of God (Allah) in Islam (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Ka’bah in Islam?

<p>Cube-shaped building in the Haram mosque in Makkah, believed to be the House of Allah (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Sawm' in the context of Islam?

<p>Fasting during the daylight hours of the month of Ramadan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Ummah' refer to in Islam?

<p>The worldwide community of Muslims who share a common religious identity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'Id-ul-Fitr' in Islam?

<p>Celebration of finishing the fast at the end of Ramadan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Tawhid' represent in Islamic belief?

<p>The belief in the oneness of God (Allah) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of 'Du’a' in Islam?

<p>Communication with God; the offering of words of praise, thanks or sorrow to God (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term in Islam refers to the departure from Makkah to Madinah by Prophet Muhammad in 622 CE?

<p>Hijrah (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Arabic name for a chapter of the Qur’an?

<p>Surah (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Islam, what is the meaning of the term 'Lailat al-Qadr'?

<p>The Night of Power (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Hafiz' refer to in Islamic context?

<p>A person who has learned the Qur’an by heart (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Islam, what does the term 'Tawhid' signify?

<p>The belief in the oneness of God (Allah) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the phrase 'He is Allah, the One. Allah is Eternal and absolute. None is born of him, nor is he born. And there is none like him.' (Qur’an 112.1-4) in Islamic belief?

<p>It emphasizes the belief in the oneness of God (Tawhid) in Islam. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of 'Id-ul-Fitr' in Islam?

<p>To celebrate the completion of fasting at the end of Ramadan. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Prostrate and draw near to Allah.' (Qur’an 96:19) emphasize in Islamic beliefs?

<p>The importance of communication with God through prayer (salah). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary belief signified by the words 'Islam' and 'Muslim' which originate from the Arabic word 'aslama'?

<p>The concept of submission to God's will and obedience to Him. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the belief in life after death signify in Islamic theology?

<p>It signifies a key concept in Islamic belief and provides evidence or example. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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