Enlightened Beings

21 Grade 5 Religious Education (HRE) questions on Enlightened Beings, with worked marking schemes. 21 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which enlightened being is remembered for teaching the message of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield?

   A. Guru Nanak

   B. Lord Rama

   C. Gautama Buddha

   D. Lord Krishna

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2. Question 2

   3 marks

   Gautama Buddha left his royal palace to find the cause of human suffering.

   (a) State what he was searching for.

   (b) Give one lesson learners can pick from his search.

   (3 marks)

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   (a) 1 mark: he was searching for the truth about suffering / the way to end suffering / enlightenment. (b) up to 2 marks: determination to find the truth; willingness to give up comfort for a good goal; never giving up on what is right. (Max 3 marks)

3. Question 3

   2 marks

   State two qualities of an enlightened being that a Grade 5 learner can practise in school.

   (2 marks)

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   Award 1 mark each for any two: compassion/kindness to others; honesty/truthfulness; patience; self-control; humility; forgiveness; helping the needy; respect for all living things. (Max 2 marks)

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Lord Hanuman is remembered in Hindu stories mainly for his

   A. dislike for other people

   B. fear of hard work

   C. love for great wealth

   D. loyalty and devotion to Lord Rama

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Which of the following is the BEST reason Hindu children study the lives of enlightened beings?

   A. To learn good values they can follow in life

   B. To pass time during holidays

   C. To copy the way the beings dressed

   D. To become famous like them

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Enlightened beings are respected mainly because of the good example they set. Which quality is MOST associated with them?

   A. Desire for revenge

   B. Compassion for all living things

   C. Love for great riches

   D. Fear of other people

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Lord Mahavira is honoured as an enlightened being and a great teacher of which faith?

   A. Sikhism

   B. Christianity

   C. Jainism

   D. Buddhism

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Lord Rama is admired by Hindus for his obedience and honesty. From his life, a learner can BEST learn to

   A. refuse to help others

   B. take what belongs to others

   C. ignore rules at home

   D. keep promises and respect parents

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which statement about enlightened beings is TRUE?

   A. They avoided helping others

   B. They lived only to gather riches

   C. They taught people to fight one another

   D. They devoted their lives to teaching truth and goodness

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    An enlightened being is a person who has gained the highest spiritual knowledge and inner peace. Which one of the following BEST describes such a person?

    A. A person who wins many competitions at school

    B. A person who has attained wisdom and freedom from ignorance

    C. A person who owns the most wealth in the village

    D. A person who has travelled to many countries

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    During assembly, a teacher says that enlightened beings guide people to live rightly. This shows that such beings act as

    A. sports coaches

    B. spiritual teachers and guides

    C. army commanders

    D. business traders

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Hindus believe that Lord Rama is an avatar (incarnation) of which God?

    A. Agni

    B. Indra

    C. Brahma

    D. Vishnu

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    An enlightened being is said to be free from ignorance. The word 'ignorance' in this teaching means

    A. lack of food

    B. lack of friends

    C. lack of money

    D. lack of true knowledge

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14. Question 14

    2 marks

    State two virtues shown by Lord Krishna that a learner can copy.

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15. Question 15

    4 marks

    Describe two ways learners can show respect for enlightened beings.

    (4 marks)

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    Award 2 marks each for any two, well described: reading and learning about their teachings; behaving well by following their virtues; listening quietly to stories about them in the temple/class; taking part in festivals that honour them; keeping their images/pictures with care. (Max 4 marks)

16. Question 16

    1 mark

    Guru Nanak is honoured as an enlightened being who founded which religion?

    A. Sikhism

    B. Hinduism

    C. Buddhism

    D. Jainism

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17. Question 17

    1 mark

    Meera visits the temple and learns about a prince who left his palace to search for the truth about suffering and later became enlightened. Which enlightened being is Meera learning about?

    A. Guru Nanak

    B. Gautama Buddha

    C. Lord Krishna

    D. Lord Hanuman

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18. Question 18

    6 marks

    Explain three reasons why Hindus honour enlightened beings.

    (6 marks)

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    Award 2 marks each (1 for point, 1 for explanation) for any three: they teach the way to live rightly; they set a good example of virtues such as compassion and honesty; they guide people from ignorance to true knowledge; they show love and service to all living things; their teachings are preserved in sacred texts that guide believers. (Max 6 marks)

19. Question 19

    1 mark

    Which pair correctly matches an enlightened being with the religion he is linked to?

    A. Guru Nanak - Jainism

    B. Lord Mahavira - Sikhism

    C. Lord Krishna - Christianity

    D. Gautama Buddha - Buddhism

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20. Question 20

    3 marks

    (a) Name one enlightened being respected by Hindus.

    (b) State two lessons a learner can draw from the life of that being.

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    (a) 1 mark for naming a valid being e.g. Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Gautama Buddha, Lord Mahavira, Guru Nanak. (b) 1 mark each for two lessons that fit the being named, e.g. from Rama: obedience, honesty, keeping promises; from Buddha: non-violence, compassion, seeking truth. (Max 3 marks)

21. Question 21

    1 mark

    The sacred tree under which Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment is known as the

    A. Mango tree

    B. Bodhi tree

    C. Neem tree

    D. Baobab tree

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