Religious Festivals

24 Grade 5 Religious Education (HRE) questions on Religious Festivals, with worked marking schemes. 24 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which festival marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana?

   A. Holi

   B. Navratri

   C. Diwali

   D. Janmashtami

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Diwali celebrates the victory of

   A. water over fire

   B. light over darkness and good over evil

   C. the rich over the poor

   D. cold over heat

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3. Question 3

   3 marks

   During Diwali, Neha's family cleans the house, lights diyas and shares sweets with neighbours.

   (a) State one lesson learners can pick from Neha's family.

   (b) Give two other ways families celebrate Diwali.

   (3 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) 1 mark: cooperation/sharing/keeping clean/caring for neighbours. (b) 1 mark each for two: praying at the temple; wearing new clothes; decorating with rangoli; visiting relatives; giving gifts; lighting fireworks. (Max 3 marks)

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Rangoli patterns made on the floor during festivals are usually created using

   A. stones only

   B. coloured powders and flowers

   C. pieces of wood

   D. water only

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5. Question 5

   6 marks

   Explain three ways Hindu festivals promote unity in the community.

   (6 marks)

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   2 marks each (point + explanation) for any three: they bring families and friends together; people share food, sweets and gifts; they forgive and reconcile with one another; neighbours of different faiths are invited, building friendship; community prayers and celebrations create a sense of belonging. (Max 6 marks)

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Which value is MOST taught by the festival of Raksha Bandhan?

   A. Fear of relatives

   B. Hatred between neighbours

   C. Love and protection within the family

   D. Greed for gifts

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7. Question 7

   4 marks

   Explain two ways Hindu children in Kenya can help their parents prepare for a festival.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   2 marks each for any two, explained: cleaning and decorating the house; helping to make or arrange sweets/food; helping to light diyas or set up decorations; inviting and welcoming guests; making rangoli patterns. (Max 4 marks)

8. Question 8

   4 marks

   Give two reasons why it is important for Hindus to celebrate religious festivals.

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   2 marks each for any two: to remember and honour God/enlightened beings and events; to strengthen family and community bonds; to pass on religious values to children; to express joy and gratitude; to promote sharing and forgiveness. (Max 4 marks)

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Hindu festivals help build good relationships mainly because they encourage people to

   A. come together and share

   B. compete for wealth

   C. quarrel

   D. stay apart

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Diwali, celebrated by Hindus, is best known as the festival of

    A. harvest

    B. rain

    C. water

    D. lights

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    During Holi, people throw coloured powder mainly to celebrate

    A. the end of the year

    B. the harvest of maize

    C. joy, friendship and the arrival of spring

    D. the coming of rain

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12. Question 12

    2 marks

    Name two Hindu religious festivals.

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    During Diwali, Hindu families light small lamps called

    A. torches

    B. candles of wax only

    C. bonfires

    D. diyas

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a common way Hindus prepare for a festival?

    A. Refusing to meet relatives

    B. Cleaning and decorating their homes

    C. Closing all shops for a month

    D. Removing all lights

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    The festival of Navratri is celebrated over

    A. one month

    B. one week only

    C. nine nights

    D. one day

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16. Question 16

    3 marks

    State three values a learner can gain from taking part in religious festivals.

    (3 marks)

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    1 mark each for any three: sharing/generosity; unity/togetherness; love; forgiveness; respect; joy/gratitude; cooperation; caring for others. (Max 3 marks)

17. Question 17

    1 mark

    Which festival celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha and is marked by making his clay images?

    A. Diwali

    B. Raksha Bandhan

    C. Holi

    D. Ganesh Chaturthi

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18. Question 18

    1 mark

    Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of

    A. Lord Krishna

    B. Lord Shiva

    C. Lord Rama

    D. Lord Ganesha

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19. Question 19

    1 mark

    Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of

    A. Lord Rama over Ravana

    B. spring over winter

    C. light over darkness only

    D. Lord Krishna over Kansa

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20. Question 20

    1 mark

    During Hindu festivals in Kenya, families often visit the temple, which is called a

    A. synagogue

    B. mandir

    C. gurdwara

    D. masjid

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21. Question 21

    1 mark

    The festival of colours celebrated by Hindus, where people throw coloured powder, is called

    A. Holi

    B. Raksha Bandhan

    C. Diwali

    D. Navratri

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22. Question 22

    3 marks

    (a) Name the Hindu festival of lights.

    (b) State two activities Hindus do during this festival.

    (3 marks)

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    (a) 1 mark: Diwali. (b) 1 mark each for two: lighting diyas/lamps; decorating homes; sharing sweets; praying at the temple; wearing new clothes; setting off fireworks. (Max 3 marks)

23. Question 23

    1 mark

    During Raksha Bandhan, a sister ties a sacred thread called a rakhi on her brother's wrist. This shows

    A. the end of school

    B. victory in a game

    C. the bond of love and protection

    D. the start of rain

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24. Question 24

    1 mark

    Sweets and special foods shared during Hindu festivals are often given to

    A. nobody at all

    B. family, friends and neighbours

    C. only strangers

    D. only the wealthy

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