Essence of Scriptures

22 Grade 4 Religious Education (HRE) questions on Essence of Scriptures, with worked marking schemes. 22 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a well-known group of Hindu scriptures?

   A. The Storybooks

   B. The Diaries

   C. The Newspapers

   D. The Vedas

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   When Deepa forgives her friend after a quarrel, she is practising a value taught in the scriptures. Which value is this?

   A. Pride

   B. Jealousy

   C. Forgiveness (kshama)

   D. Greed

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3. Question 3

   4 marks

   The Ramayana tells the story of Lord Rama. Describe two lessons about good behaviour that learners can get from the story of Rama.

   (4 marks)

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   2 marks per lesson (1 for lesson, 1 for brief explanation), max 4: obedience/respect (Rama obeyed his father and did his duty); truthfulness and keeping promises; courage in doing what is right; loyalty and love in the family; goodness overcomes evil. Accept any two well-explained lessons.

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which of the following best describes a Hindu scripture?

   A. A book of football rules

   B. A shopping list

   C. A cookbook of recipes

   D. A sacred book that contains religious teachings

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   A scripture teaches, 'Respect your parents and teachers.' How should a Grade 4 pupil apply this teaching?

   A. By ignoring them

   B. By arguing with everyone

   C. By skipping school

   D. By listening to and obeying parents and teachers

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6. Question 6

   3 marks

   The Bhagavad Gita is an important Hindu scripture.

   (a) Who spoke its teachings?

   (b) State one lesson a Grade 4 learner can learn from it.

   (3 marks)

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   (a) 1 mark: Lord Krishna. (b) up to 2 marks: do your duty honestly; do good work without being selfish/without greed for reward; stay calm and do what is right; devotion to God. Accept any age-appropriate lesson.

7. Question 7

   3 marks

   A scripture teaches 'ahimsa' (non-violence). Give three ways a pupil can practise ahimsa at school.

   (3 marks)

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   1 mark each (max 3): not fighting or hurting others; speaking kindly and not with harsh words; not bullying classmates; being gentle to animals/insects; settling quarrels peacefully; helping rather than harming. Accept any three valid actions.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   The Vedas are believed by Hindus to be revealed knowledge. Which is the oldest of the Vedas?

   A. Yajur Veda

   B. Atharva Veda

   C. Rig Veda

   D. Sama Veda

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which of these is the essence (main message) shared by most Hindu scriptures?

   A. Collect as much money as possible

   B. Live truthfully and treat all living things with love

   C. Ignore your parents

   D. Care only about yourself

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Hindu scriptures teach the value of 'satya'. What does 'satya' mean?

    A. Anger

    B. Greed

    C. Truthfulness

    D. Laziness

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11. Question 11

    3 marks

    Name two important Hindu scriptures and state one teaching found in Hindu scriptures.

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    2 marks for any two scriptures named (e.g. Vedas, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Puranas). 1 mark for one valid teaching (e.g. speak the truth, practise non-violence/ahimsa, respect elders, serve others).

12. Question 12

    1 mark

    The Mahabharata is a great Hindu epic. The Bhagavad Gita is found within which text?

    A. The Rig Veda

    B. The Ramayana

    C. The Mahabharata

    D. The Puranas

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Hindu scriptures teach 'seva'. What does seva mean?

    A. Sleeping

    B. Playing

    C. Selfless service to others

    D. Fighting

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Hindu scriptures teach people how to live good lives. What is the main purpose of studying Hindu scriptures?

    A. To learn how to play games

    B. To gain wisdom and live a good, righteous life

    C. To win competitions at school

    D. To learn how to become rich quickly

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    Which action shows that a learner has understood the essence of the scriptures?

    A. Speaking rudely to elders

    B. Wasting food

    C. Helping an elderly neighbour carry water

    D. Refusing to share

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    One important teaching of Hindu scriptures is 'ahimsa'. What does ahimsa teach?

    A. Non-violence and kindness to all living things

    B. Taking things that are not yours

    C. Telling lies

    D. Fighting with others

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17. Question 17

    3 marks

    Explain three good values that Hindu scriptures teach people to live by.

    (3 marks)

    Marking scheme

    1 mark each (max 3) for named value with brief sense: truthfulness (satya); non-violence/kindness (ahimsa); selfless service (seva); respect for elders and teachers; forgiveness (kshama); honesty; caring for all living things. Accept any three valid values.

18. Question 18

    1 mark

    The Bhagavad Gita is a sacred Hindu scripture. It contains the teachings given by Lord Krishna to whom?

    A. Rama

    B. Hanuman

    C. Arjuna

    D. Ravana

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19. Question 19

    2 marks

    Why is it important for Hindu children to read and learn the scriptures? Give two reasons.

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    1 mark each (max 2): to learn how to live a good/righteous life; to gain wisdom and knowledge of God; to learn good values like truth and kindness; to keep the religion and traditions alive; to know how to worship. Accept any two valid reasons.

20. Question 20

    1 mark

    Neha reads a scripture that tells the story of Lord Rama. Which scripture is she most likely reading?

    A. The Upanishads

    B. The Ramayana

    C. The Rig Veda

    D. The Yoga Sutras

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21. Question 21

    1 mark

    Why are Hindu scriptures read aloud and recited in the temple?

    A. To frighten people

    B. To make noise

    C. To pass time

    D. To share wisdom and remember God's teachings

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22. Question 22

    1 mark

    The Ramayana teaches many good values. Which value does Rama best show through his life?

    A. Dishonesty

    B. Obedience and doing one's duty

    C. Cruelty

    D. Selfishness

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