Places of Worship
16 Grade 5 Religious Education (HRE) questions on Places of Worship, with worked marking schemes. 16 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
3 marksState three ways a learner should behave when visiting a mandir.
(3 marks)
Marking scheme
1 mark each, max 3: remove shoes before entering; keep quiet/speak softly; dress modestly; walk calmly (do not run); switch off/silence phones; do not eat noisily during prayers; be respectful to worshippers and the priest; keep the place clean.
Question 2
4 marksRead the scenario: 'Some children are playing football and shouting loudly just outside a mandir during prayer time.' Explain two things they should do instead to respect the place of worship.
(4 marks)
Marking scheme
2 marks per point (action + reason), max 4. Examples: play quietly or move away from the mandir so worshippers are not disturbed; lower their voices to keep the calm/holy atmosphere; join or respect the prayers taking place; help keep the surroundings clean. Accept reasonable respectful actions with explanation.
Question 3
1 markDuring festivals such as Diwali, the mandir is often decorated with lamps and flowers. This is done to:
A. Make the temple dirty
B. Celebrate and honour the occasion
C. Stop people from praying
D. Frighten the worshippers
(1 mark)
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1 markMany Hindu families also have a small worship area at home. This home shrine is mainly used for:
A. Doing homework only
B. Cooking supper
C. Daily prayers and offerings
D. Keeping shoes
(1 mark)
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4 marksHome shrines and mandirs are both places where Hindus worship. State two differences between worshipping at home and worshipping in a mandir.
(4 marks)
Marking scheme
2 marks per clear difference, max 4. Examples: home worship is done by the family/individual, while the mandir brings the whole community together; the mandir usually has a priest (pujari) leading, home worship is led by family members; the mandir has larger shrines/many deities, the home shrine is small; festivals and large ceremonies happen in the mandir. Accept any valid contrast.
Question 6
1 markRavi visits the mandir with his family. Which behaviour shows the right respect inside the place of worship?
A. Keeping quiet and calm
B. Running around noisily
C. Pushing other worshippers
D. Eating loudly during prayers
(1 mark)
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1 markBefore entering the main worship area of a mandir, worshippers usually:
A. Remove their shoes
B. Shout to others
C. Bring loud music
D. Wear muddy boots
(1 mark)
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4 marksExplain why worshippers remove their shoes and keep silent before entering the worship area of a mandir. Give one reason for each action.
(4 marks)
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1 markThe act of worship performed in a mandir, often with a lamp, is called:
A. A market day
B. Puja / Aarti
C. A football match
D. Break time
(1 mark)
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1 markWhat is the name of the Hindu place of worship?
A. Church
B. Synagogue
C. Mosque
D. Mandir (temple)
(1 mark)
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1 markIn a mandir, the priest who performs the rituals and prayers is known as the:
A. Bus driver
B. Pujari (priest)
C. Shopkeeper
D. Farmer
(1 mark)
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4 marksA mandir is a Hindu place of worship.
(a) Name two activities that take place in a mandir.
(b) Give two reasons why a place of worship is important to believers.
(4 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) 2 marks - any two: prayers/puja; aarti; singing bhajans/hymns; reading scriptures; festivals/celebrations; community gatherings. (b) 2 marks - any two: a place to worship God/deities together; brings the community together; teaches values and scriptures; a calm/holy place for reflection; helps pass on faith to children.
Question 13
1 markInside the mandir, images or statues of the deities are placed in a special shrine. This shrine is mainly used for:
A. Offering prayers and worship
B. Storing school bags
C. Selling goods
D. Keeping farm tools
(1 mark)
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1 markA learner wants to help keep the mandir a holy and welcoming place. Which action best supports this?
A. Helping to keep it clean and tidy
B. Drawing on the walls
C. Scattering rubbish on the floor
D. Making noise during prayers
(1 mark)
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1 markA class visits a mandir in Nairobi. Before going in, the teacher reminds them to dress modestly and behave well. This is because the mandir is:
A. A playground for games
B. A place to make noise
C. A sacred place that deserves respect
D. A shopping centre
(1 mark)
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1 markAt the entrance of many mandirs, worshippers ring a bell before going in. Ringing the bell is mainly a way of:
A. Calling learners to play
B. Warning of danger
C. Marking the start of worship with reverence
D. Announcing a football match
(1 mark)
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