Respect and Responsibility

16 Grade 5 Religious Education (HRE) questions on Respect and Responsibility, with worked marking schemes. 16 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   When entering a Hindu temple or home shrine, worshippers remove their shoes. This practice is mainly a sign of what?

   A. A way to rest the feet

   B. Respect for the sacred and clean space

   C. A rule about fashion

   D. Fear of the deity

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Hindu teaching encourages caring for elderly parents and grandparents. This care is understood mainly as which of the following?

   A. A sacred duty and a way of showing gratitude

   B. A burden to be avoided

   C. Something done only when convenient

   D. The government's job only

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Hindus practise 'seva', which means selfless service to others. Which of these actions is the best example of seva?

   A. Helping to feed the poor without expecting a reward

   B. Helping only if you are paid

   C. Helping only your close friends

   D. Serving others so people will praise you

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4. Question 4

   6 marks

   Deepa's community is organising a day to clean the local temple and feed the elderly.

   (a) Name the Hindu value of selfless service shown in this activity. (2 marks)

   (b) Explain two reasons why performing such service is important in Hinduism. (4 marks)

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Hindus believe in showing hospitality expressed in the saying 'Atithi Devo Bhava'. What does this teaching mean?

   A. Guests must pay before entering

   B. Guests should be turned away

   C. Only rich guests are welcome

   D. A guest should be treated as though divine

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6. Question 6

   6 marks

   Every person has duties (dharma) to perform.

   (a) State two duties (dharma) of a Grade 5 pupil at home. (2 marks)

   (b) Explain two reasons why performing one's duties is important. (4 marks)

   (6 marks)

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   (a) Any two: helping with household chores; respecting and obeying parents; caring for younger siblings; keeping the home clean; doing homework — 1 mark each. (b) Any two, each explained: it keeps the family running smoothly and peacefully; it builds good character and discipline; it pleases the Divine; it teaches responsibility for later life — 2 marks each.

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   A Hindu pupil finds a wallet on the school field and returns it to the office. Which Hindu value is the pupil mainly showing?

   A. Laziness

   B. Honesty and truthfulness (satya)

   C. Selfishness

   D. Pride

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   In Hindu families, children are taught to touch the feet of their elders as a greeting. What does this action mainly show?

   A. A way of asking for money

   B. A sign of tiredness

   C. Respect and seeking blessings from elders

   D. A game played by children

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9. Question 9

   6 marks

   The Hindu teaching 'Atithi Devo Bhava' means a guest should be treated as divine. Explain three ways a Hindu family can show respect and responsibility towards a visitor to their home. (6 marks)

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   Any three, each explained (2 marks each): welcome the guest warmly and politely; offer food, water or refreshments; make the guest comfortable and speak kindly; help the guest with any need; treat the guest with honour as though the Divine were present. Accept other valid, well-explained points.

10. Question 10

    6 marks

    'Ahimsa' is an important Hindu value meaning non-violence and not causing harm.

    (a) State what ahimsa means. (2 marks)

    (b) Give two ways a Grade 5 pupil can practise ahimsa at school. (4 marks)

    (6 marks)

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    (a) Ahimsa means non-violence / not causing harm to any living thing in thought, word or action — 2 marks. (b) Any two, each explained: not fighting or bullying others; speaking kindly and not hurting others' feelings; being gentle to animals; settling disagreements peacefully; protecting plants and insects — 2 marks each.

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Hindu teaching about 'ahimsa' guides believers to behave in which of the following ways towards all living things?

    A. To avoid causing harm and to act with non-violence

    B. To ignore the needs of animals

    C. To take whatever they want

    D. To compete with others at all costs

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    During worship, Hindus keep the shrine and temple clean and tidy. Keeping a place of worship clean is best understood as a sign of what?

    A. Respect for the Divine and the sacredness of the place

    B. A way to waste time

    C. A punishment for children

    D. A rule with no meaning

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    A Hindu teaching says that speaking the truth is an important duty. This value is best described by which word?

    A. Satya (truthfulness)

    B. Ahimsa (non-violence)

    C. Seva (service)

    D. Puja (worship)

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14. Question 14

    6 marks

    Hindu children are taught to respect their elders and teachers.

    (a) Give two ways a pupil can show respect to elders. (4 marks)

    (b) Explain one benefit of respecting elders. (2 marks)

    (6 marks)

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    (a) Any two, each explained: greeting them politely / touching their feet; listening to and obeying good advice; helping them with tasks; speaking to them kindly; not interrupting them — 2 marks each. (b) Any one explained: the child gains wisdom and blessings; builds good relationships; learns good values; keeps peace and harmony in the family/school — 2 marks.

15. Question 15

    1 mark

    The Hindu word 'dharma' teaches that every person has certain duties to perform. For a Grade 5 pupil, dharma would most likely include which of the following?

    A. Refusing to do any chores at home

    B. Skipping school whenever possible

    C. Studying well and respecting teachers and parents

    D. Disobeying the class rules

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    Deepa notices a younger pupil struggling to carry books up the stairs. Which action best shows the Hindu value of responsibility towards others?

    A. Telling the pupil it is not her problem

    B. Offering to help the younger pupil carry the books

    C. Laughing at the pupil and walking away

    D. Pushing past the pupil in a hurry

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