“the premature exit of the foetus from the womb” Early Life ‘Pub’ Quiz Abortion and the law What act does this statement define? “the premature exit of the foetus from the womb” What is the legal limit for an abortion in the UK, in weeks? What two have to give permission before an abortion can go ahead? Whose life could be at risk before abortion can take place? (2) When is there no limit for an abortion to take place? Out of 6

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Early Life ‘Pub’ Quiz - ANSWERS Abortion and the law Abortion 24 weeks Two doctors The mother and foetus If it has a disability Out of 6

Early Life ‘Pub’ Quiz Pro-Choice / Pro-Life 6. Name a Pro-Life organisation. 7. Give 2 arguments in support of abortion. (2) 8. Name 3 ways campaigners can put their views on abortion across to others. (3) Out of 6

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Early Life ‘Pub’ Quiz - Answers Pro-Choice / Pro-Life 6. Pro-Life.org.uk 7. Some choices – It’s the mother’s body - she should decide what happens Every baby has the right to proper care and love; if this is not possible, abortion should be okay There are already too many unwanted babies in our over-populated world.  Why add more? Raped women should not be made to have the baby as they did not choose to get pregnant and would be constantly reminded of their ordeal as the child grows up If baby is severely handicapped, only mother can decide if she can look after the baby 8. Some choices – Campaign, attend marches, speak out about it, sign petitions, lobby governments, pray Out of 6

“the consequences of our words, thoughts and actions” Early Life ‘Pub’ Quiz Buddhist Views 9. What does this statement define? “the consequences of our words, thoughts and actions” 10. What is the Buddhist term for non-violence? 11. When do Buddhists believe life begins? 12. Give another term for ‘loving-kindness’. Out of 4

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Early Life ‘Pub’ Quiz - Answers Buddhist Views 9. Karma 10. Ahimsa 11. At conception 12. Metta Out of 4

Early Life ‘Pub’ Quiz Christian Views 13. What is the sanctity of life argument? 14. Give two Christian arguments against abortion. (2) 15. When do Roman Catholics believe life begins? 16. What exception do Catholics make to abortion? 17. What is a necessary evil? Out of 6

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Early Life ‘Pub’ Quiz - Answers Christian Views 13. All life is special/sacred and should be respected and protected 14. Some choices – God creates all life, ‘God gives and takes away’, pregnancy is a gift from God, don’t mess with God’s plan (“I knew you before you formed in the womb”), all humans were created in God’s image and so you are destroying a part of God 15. At conception 16. If urgent medical care is needed for the mother and it will save her life if the foetus is aborted. 17. It is evil to abort a foetus but if it stops the mother from suffering (e.g. if the foetus was conceived through rape), then it is necessary. Out of 6

Early Life ‘Pub’ Quiz Misc. 18. Give FOUR reasons why a woman might want an abortion. (4) 19. Give TWO alternatives to abortion. (2) 20. Name one person, other than the mum, whose opinion might be consider before aborting. Out of 7 TOTAL OUT OF 30

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Early Life ‘Pub’ Quiz - Answers Misc. 18. Some choices – Physical or mental health of mother is at risk, can’t afford it, was conceived through rape, too young, too old, too many children already, not married, it was an affair 19. Fostering, Adoption, keep the baby 20. Father, parents of pregnant woman, doctors, religious leader e.g. priest, friends Out of 7 TOTAL OUT OF 30