Social and National Festivals

21 Grade 4 Religious Education (HRE) questions on Social and National Festivals, with worked marking schemes. 21 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Navratri is a Hindu festival celebrated over how many nights?

   A. Five

   B. Twelve

   C. Nine

   D. Two

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a Kenyan NATIONAL festival rather than a Hindu religious festival?

   A. Mashujaa Day

   B. Diwali

   C. Raksha Bandhan

   D. Holi

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil. Whose return to Ayodhya is remembered during Diwali?

   A. Duryodhana

   B. Kansa

   C. Lord Rama

   D. Ravana

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   During Diwali, Hindus light small lamps. What is the small oil lamp called?

   A. Diya

   B. Kite

   C. Drum

   D. Candlebox

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to which god?

   A. Lord Rama

   B. Lord Brahma

   C. Lord Hanuman

   D. Lord Shiva

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6. Question 6

   4 marks

   Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil.

   (a) Whose return is remembered at Diwali?

   (b) What lesson about life does this festival teach?

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   (a) 2 marks: the return of Lord Rama (with Sita and Lakshman) to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana. (b) 2 marks: good always wins over evil / light overcomes darkness, so we should choose to do good and stay away from wrongdoing.

7. Question 7

   3 marks

   Diwali is an important Hindu festival.

   (a) What is Diwali also known as?

   (b) State two ways Hindu families celebrate Diwali.

   (3 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) 1 mark: the festival of lights. (b) 1 mark each (max 2): lighting diyas/lamps; making rangoli; cleaning and decorating the home; sharing sweets; wearing new clothes; praying to Goddess Lakshmi; fireworks. Accept any two.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   During Raksha Bandhan, a sister ties a thread on her brother's wrist. What does this thread stand for?

   A. A prize won in a game

   B. A school badge

   C. A price tag

   D. Protection and love between them

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9. Question 9

   3 marks

   Festivals help to bring people together. Give three good things that learners gain from celebrating festivals with others.

   (3 marks)

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   1 mark each (max 3): unity and friendship; learning about and respecting other cultures/religions; joy and happiness; sharing and caring; learning good values and traditions; peace and tolerance. Accept any three valid points.

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Diwali is a well-known Hindu festival. Diwali is also called the festival of what?

    A. Silence

    B. Rain

    C. Lights

    D. Cold

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Which goddess is specially worshipped during Diwali for prosperity and good fortune?

    A. Goddess Kali

    B. Goddess Ganga

    C. Goddess Lakshmi

    D. Goddess Sita

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Janmashtami is a festival that celebrates the birth of which deity?

    A. Lord Ganesha

    B. Lord Krishna

    C. Lord Shiva

    D. Goddess Lakshmi

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Why do Hindus in Kenya join other Kenyans in celebrating national festivals such as Madaraka Day?

    A. To show unity and love for their country

    B. Because they are forced to

    C. To avoid work

    D. To sell goods only

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    A colourful pattern made on the floor with coloured powders during festivals is called what?

    A. Aarti

    B. Prasad

    C. Mandir

    D. Rangoli

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15. Question 15

    3 marks

    Holi is called the festival of colours. Describe three activities that take place during Holi.

    (3 marks)

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    1 mark each (max 3): people throw/smear coloured powders and water on each other; singing and dancing; sharing sweets and food; lighting a bonfire (Holika); families and friends gather in joy; forgiving and making friends. Accept any three.

16. Question 16

    4 marks

    Name two Kenyan national festivals and explain why Hindus in Kenya take part in them.

    (4 marks)

    Marking scheme

    2 marks for any two national festivals (e.g. Madaraka Day, Mashujaa Day, Jamhuri Day). 2 marks for explanation: as Kenyan citizens they show patriotism/love for their country, unity with other Kenyans, and honour the nation's heroes and history.

17. Question 17

    1 mark

    During Diwali, many Hindu families clean their homes and share sweets. What is the main reason for sharing sweets?

    A. To spread joy and strengthen good relationships

    B. To waste food

    C. To make people jealous

    D. To show off wealth

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18. Question 18

    1 mark

    How can celebrating both Hindu and Kenyan national festivals help learners in a school?

    A. It teaches unity, respect and appreciation of different cultures

    B. It makes learners quarrel

    C. It divides the pupils

    D. It stops learning completely

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19. Question 19

    1 mark

    Holi is a Hindu festival known especially for the use of what?

    A. Sand

    B. Snow

    C. Stones

    D. Colours

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20. Question 20

    3 marks

    Explain the meaning of the festival of Raksha Bandhan.

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21. Question 21

    1 mark

    On which day do Kenyans, including Hindus, celebrate a national festival by remembering the birth of the nation?

    A. Holi

    B. Diwali

    C. Navratri

    D. Jamhuri Day

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