Year 8 RE Practice Test - Unity and Diversity in Christianity PDF

Practice Test - Multiple Choice (Year 8 RE) Unity and Diversity in Christianity 1. What is Christian unity primarily based on? A) Having the same rituals and worship styles B) God bringing people of different backgrounds into one family by faith in Christ C) Following a single...

Practice Test - Multiple Choice (Year 8 RE) Unity and Diversity in Christianity 1. What is Christian unity primarily based on? A) Having the same rituals and worship styles B) God bringing people of different backgrounds into one family by faith in Christ C) Following a single denomination D) Agreeing on every aspect of doctrine 2. What is meant by diversity in the context of Christianity? A) Every Christian practices faith in the same way B) There are hundreds of denominations, each with unique traditions C) Only a few denominations truly represent Christianity D) Diversity is not accepted in Christianity 3. If Christianity is symbolized by a tree, what do the branches represent? A) Different religions around the world B) The different denominations within Christianity C) The hierarchy of the Christian clergy D) The teachings of the apostles 4. Christian unity is primarily built upon which of the following beliefs? A) Jesus Christ's resurrection and the Trinity B) Adherence to identical worship styles C) Avoidance of differences in doctrine D) Limited diversity within Christianity The Holy Trinity 5. What is the Holy Trinity in Christianity? A) The belief in God as a singular entity B) God existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit C) The belief in three gods D) The relationship between Jesus and his apostles  Practice Test - Multiple Choice (Year 8 RE) 6. Which of the following best describes the Christian understanding of the Trinity? A) Three gods working together as a team B) God existing as three distinct persons in one essence C) God changing forms as needed D) Three separate gods with equal power Denominations and Practices 7. Which of the following is NOT a denomination of Christianity? A) Baptist B) Lutheran C) Hindu D) Methodist 8. In which denomination is baptism typically performed through total immersion, regardless of age? A) Catholic B) Anglican C) Orthodox D) Methodist 9. What is the difference between total immersion baptism and infant baptism? A) An adult is submerged in water in total immersion, while infant baptism involves marking the baby with water B) Total immersion is a Catholic practice, while infant baptism is Protestant C) Infant baptism is only done with oil D) Total immersion is symbolic of adulthood in the church 10. What does the baptismal candle symbolize in Christian baptism? A) Purification of the soul B) The light of Christ C) Acceptance into the church community D) A new beginning in faith  Practice Test - Multiple Choice (Year 8 RE) 11. In Christian baptism, what does water represent? A) A connection with the Holy Spirit B) Spiritual cleansing and rebirth C) Christ’s light in the world D) Membership in a specific denomination The Role of Apostles 12. What was one of the main tasks given to the apostles by Jesus? A) To build churches in each city B) To spread the message that ‘heaven is near’ C) To document Jesus's life in the Gospels D) To become the first priests 13. After Jesus's death, what new role did his disciples take on? A) They continued solely as disciples B) They became apostles, spreading Jesus’s teachings C) They formed a political group D) They started writing the Old Testament 14. What is the main difference between an apostle and a disciple in Christianity? A) Apostles are teachers, while disciples are learners B) Apostles are only found in the Old Testament C) All disciples are apostles D) There is no difference Liturgy and Symbols 15. What is the purpose of liturgy in Christianity? A) It is a ritual for Christian worship B) It is a communal meal for followers C) It serves as a way to separate different denominations D) It is only practiced in Catholicism  Practice Test - Multiple Choice (Year 8 RE) 16. Which of the following is a common symbol used in Christian liturgies? A) The Star of David B) A candle C) A lotus flower D) A mandala Sectarianism and Ecumenism 17. What does sectarianism refer to in the context of Christianity? A) Unity among different denominations B) Hostility between different religious sects or churches C) Missionary work among Christians D) The celebration of Easter 18. "The Troubles" in Ireland were primarily a result of which issue? A) Political disagreements with England B) Sectarianism between Catholics and Protestants C) Language barriers within Ireland D) Economic hardships 19. Which Christian value does sectarianism directly conflict with? A) Charity B) Justice C) Fortitude D) Temperance 20. Which statement reflects the goal of modern ecumenism? A) Unifying all Christians under one denomination B) Promoting understanding and cooperation among different Christian denominations C) Minimizing the importance of Christian rituals D) Encouraging separation among Christian groups