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Manifestation and Enlightened Souls

26 Grade 4 Religious Education (HRE) questions on Manifestation and Enlightened Souls, with worked marking schemes. 26 questions are available on this topic in full.

  1. Question 1

    4 marks

    Name TWO manifestations (avatars) of God that Hindus honour, and for each state one good value it teaches.

    (4 marks)

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    1 mark for each correctly named avatar (e.g. Rama, Krishna) and 1 mark for a matching value. Rama - truthfulness/keeping promises; Krishna - doing one's duty with devotion. Max 4 marks.

  2. Question 2

    1 mark

    Lord Rama's wife, who is remembered together with him as an example of loyalty and patience, is:

    A. Radha

    B. Parvati

    C. Saraswati

    D. Sita

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  3. Question 3

    1 mark

    An enlightened soul is a person who has gained deep spiritual knowledge and lives close to God. Which quality would you MOST expect such a person to show?

    A. Anger towards others

    B. Greed for money

    C. Laziness in prayer

    D. Kindness and self-control

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  4. Question 4

    3 marks

    A Grade 4 class is asked how learning about enlightened souls helps them. Give THREE ways.

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  5. Question 5

    3 marks

    A wise teacher (guru) in the community is respected as an enlightened soul. State THREE ways children should treat such a person.

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  6. Question 6

    4 marks

    Explain why Hindus respect and honour enlightened souls in their community.

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    Award up to 4 marks: they have deep spiritual knowledge (1); they live close to God/have realised the truth (1); they guide others on the right path (1); they set a good example of values such as kindness and honesty (1).

  7. Question 7

    3 marks

    During Hindu festivals, the stories of manifestations of God are told. State THREE lessons children can learn from these stories.

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  8. Question 8

    2 marks

    State TWO reasons why Hindus believe God appears on earth as a manifestation.

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  9. Question 9

    1 mark

    Meera tells her friend that God took a human form to protect good people and stop bad deeds. Which word best describes this human form of God?

    A. A schoolteacher

    B. A village elder

    C. A king's soldier

    D. A manifestation of God

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  10. Question 10

    4 marks

    Amina, a Grade 4 pupil, admires the way Lord Rama always kept his promises.

    (a) State one value Rama teaches.

    (b) Give one way Amina can practise this value at school.

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    (a) 2 marks: truthfulness / keeping promises / obedience. (b) 2 marks for a practical example: keeping a promise to a friend, telling the truth to the teacher, returning borrowed items, doing homework as promised.

  11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Which statement about enlightened souls is TRUE?

    A. They guide others to live good and peaceful lives

    B. They keep their wisdom secret from everyone

    C. They care only about themselves

    D. They teach people to fight and quarrel

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  12. Question 12

    2 marks

    Explain the meaning of the word 'manifestation (avatar)' as used in Hindu Religious Education.

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    Award 1 mark for the idea that it is a form God takes; 1 mark for the purpose. Sample: A manifestation is when God comes to earth in a special form (1) to restore goodness and destroy evil (1).

  13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Lord Krishna is remembered by Hindus as a manifestation of God. Which teaching is Krishna especially linked with?

    A. Doing one's duty with devotion

    B. Building the tallest temple

    C. Winning every game

    D. Collecting the most cattle

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  14. Question 14

    1 mark

    When Hindus say God is present everywhere yet can also take a form, they are teaching that God is:

    A. Far away and uncaring

    B. Only found inside temples

    C. Both formless and able to take a form

    D. Unable to help people

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  15. Question 15

    1 mark

    Lord Krishna is often shown as a young boy playing a musical instrument. Which instrument is he famous for playing?

    A. Drum

    B. Guitar

    C. Flute

    D. Trumpet

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  16. Question 16

    1 mark

    In the story of Lord Rama, he is admired for always speaking the truth and keeping his promises. This shows that manifestations of God teach people to be:

    A. Selfish and unkind

    B. Careless and lazy

    C. Proud and boastful

    D. Truthful and trustworthy

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  17. Question 17

    1 mark

    Why do Hindus believe God appears on earth as a manifestation from time to time?

    A. To collect taxes from people

    B. To restore goodness and remove evil

    C. To close all temples

    D. To start new wars

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  18. Question 18

    1 mark

    Hindus believe that God comes to the earth in a special form to restore goodness and destroy evil. What is this coming of God to earth called?

    A. Punishment

    B. Festival

    C. Fasting

    D. Avatar (manifestation)

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  19. Question 19

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a well-known manifestation (avatar) of Lord Vishnu that Hindu children learn about?

    A. Angel Gabriel

    B. Guru Nanak

    C. Prophet Nuh

    D. Lord Rama

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  20. Question 20

    1 mark

    Hindus honour enlightened souls because such people show the path to God. What is the best way a Grade 4 learner can honour them?

    A. By forgetting their teachings

    B. By laughing at their stories

    C. By refusing to pray

    D. By following their good example

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  21. Question 21

    1 mark

    Which of these is the best reason Hindu children study the lives of enlightened souls?

    A. To learn how to argue with elders

    B. To learn how to become rich quickly

    C. To learn good values to copy in daily life

    D. To learn how to skip prayers

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  22. Question 22

    3 marks

    Describe THREE qualities of an enlightened soul that Hindu learners should try to copy.

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  23. Question 23

    1 mark

    An enlightened soul is different from an ordinary person mainly because he or she:

    A. Speaks the loudest in the temple

    B. Owns the most land in the village

    C. Has realised the truth about God and self

    D. Wears the most expensive clothes

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  24. Question 24

    1 mark

    During a lesson, the teacher asks pupils to name a value shown by manifestations of God. Which answer is correct?

    A. Ignoring people in need

    B. Keeping all wealth for oneself

    C. Telling lies to win

    D. Protecting the weak and doing good

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  25. Question 25

    4 marks

    Kamau reads that Lord Krishna taught people to do their duty with devotion. Explain how a Grade 4 learner can apply Krishna's teaching in TWO different situations.

    (4 marks)

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    2 marks per situation for a valid application: e.g. doing schoolwork/duties well and with a good heart (2); helping at home with chores willingly (2); serving in the temple or community sincerely (2). Max 4 marks.

  26. Question 26

    4 marks

    Give TWO differences between an enlightened soul and an ordinary person.

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    2 marks per correct difference. Enlightened soul has realised the truth about God/self while ordinary person has not; enlightened soul lives close to God and guides others while ordinary person still seeks the path; enlightened soul shows great self-control and kindness. Max 4 marks.

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