1. Nature of Religion and Beliefs
Quiz

2. Question 1 Why is religion important to understand?
It helps people understand multicultural Australia
It helps understand people and their attitudes
It effects culture, politics and history
All of the above

3. Question 2 Monotheism is: A belief in many gods
A belief in a single God
A belief where you choose how many God/s you worship
A belief that God and the universe are one

4. Question 3 Which of the following are characteristics of religion?
Earth, wind, fire and water
Beliefs, sacred texts, ethics, rituals and ceremonies
Song, dance, music and spoken word
None of the above

5. Question 4
Which of the following might be considered the basic questions of life?
Is there a supreme being? Or Who am I?
What time should people worship God?
Should I marry and have children?
Should I teach others what I have learnt?

6. Question 5 The Torah is the sacred text for: Christianity Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism

7. Question 6 Religion contributes to society by:
Offering answers to life’s profound questions
Offering an ethics system that guides a persons’ behaviour
Offering a way of perfection as people of faith
All of the above

8. Question 7 The central concept of Aboriginal spiritualties is:
The role of members of the tribal unit
The totem
The food gathering process
The Dreaming

9. Question 8 What does a Dreaming story contain?
Different layers of meaning
Instructions on where to find food
Maps of the tribal territory
Instructions on how to interact with non-Indigenous people

10. Question 9 The Dreaming is:
The same all over Australia, a common expression
More important in the city than the country
Available to all Australians, Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples
Diverse, relevant to a particular ‘country’ or domain

11. Question 10
How are Indigenous attitudes to the land different from those of non-Indigenous people?
Indigenous peoples do not care about the land
Aboriginal tribal groups are responsible for the care and stewardship of the land they inhabit
Indigenous people sold portions of the land to non-Indigenous people
Aboriginal people feel a sense of ownership towards the land, to be used for their survival

12. Short answer questions
Directional word
Outlining Word
Content Words

13. Examples MUST be used to support argument
Directional word
A definition or general characteristics of a concept or idea, may require an example
Identify, Outline, Describe
Examples MUST be used to support argument
Discuss, Explain, Analyse
A Judgement is needed
Justify, Assess, Evaluate

14. Outlining Word
Directs you on what aspect of the topic you need to address
Essence of the question
Examples:
Importance
Difference
Significance
Role
How
Similarities

15. Content Words
Specify what content and knowledge you will need to explicitly refer to
Can go beyond this and make connections for extended response questions

16. Example
Directional word
Outlining Word
Explain the difference between the concepts of transcendence and immanence. Use examples to support your answer.
(3 marks)
Content Words

17. Example response
Topic sentence addressing question
Transcendence and immanence refer to the two categories of religion distinct by their belief in the divine. In a transcendent religion beings are believed to exist beyond the known universe and not subject to the laws of nature. Monotheism and polytheism are two types of transcendent religions. On the other hand, Immanent religions believe that the divine spirits live within nature and it is these spirits that created and maintain it. Indigenous spiritualties fall under this category.
Explanation of concept
Examples

18. Question 1
Explain the difference between monotheism and polytheism religions. Use examples to support your response. (3 marks)

19. Question 2
Explain the role of rituals and ceremonies in Religion. Provide examples to support your response. (4 marks)

20. Question 3
Evaluate how Religion has contributed to society and culture. (8 marks)

21. Discuss how the Dreaming is the past, present and future. (3 marks)
Question 4
Discuss how the Dreaming is the past, present and future. (3 marks)

22. Discuss how Aboriginal groups transmit cultural knowledge? (3 marks)
Question 5
Discuss how Aboriginal groups transmit cultural knowledge? (3 marks)

23. Describe the significance of a totem to the individual. (2 marks)
Question 6
Describe the significance of a totem to the individual. (2 marks)

24. Extended Writing Task Introduction
Brief outline of argument for response
Body
Should have at least 3 paragraphs.
Follow PETEEL or STEEL
Conclusion
Brief summary of argument

25. Assess the intricate connection between Aboriginal Dreaming, land and identity. (10 marks)