Creation in Buddhism and Sikhism

21 Grade 6 Religious Education (HRE) questions on Creation in Buddhism and Sikhism, with worked marking schemes. 21 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   In Buddhism, the main teaching is not about a creator but about

   A. obeying gurus

   B. ending suffering

   C. worshipping rivers

   D. building temples

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Buddhism is different from Sikhism on the topic of creation because Buddhism

   A. teaches that the world has no beginning or people

   B. says the world was made by Guru Nanak

   C. worships many creator gods

   D. does not focus on a creator God

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   The founder of Sikhism who taught that one God created everything was

   A. Gautama Buddha

   B. Guru Arjan

   C. Guru Gobind

   D. Guru Nanak

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   A pupil says, 'The rivers, hills and animals were all made by God's command.' This statement best reflects the teaching of

   A. only traditional beliefs

   B. Buddhism

   C. neither religion

   D. Sikhism

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5. Question 5

   2 marks

   State two lessons a Kenyan learner can learn from Sikh teaching on creation.

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   1 mark each (max 2): treat all people as equal since God created everyone; take good care of the environment because it is God's creation; live in unity with others; be thankful for what God has provided.

6. Question 6

   3 marks

   Give three ways a Sikh learner can show respect for God's creation while at school.

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Sikhs believe the universe came into being through God's

   A. anger

   B. fight with evil

   C. Hukam (will or command)

   D. mistake

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   Explain two differences between the Buddhist and Sikh understanding of creation.

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   2 marks per well-explained difference (max 4): Sikhism teaches there is one God (Waheguru) who created everything, while Buddhism does not focus on a creator God. Sikhs believe creation began through God's command (Hukam), while Buddhism teaches the world goes through endless cycles of arising and passing away with no single creator.

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   The Sikh holy book that contains teachings about God as the creator is the

   A. Guru Granth Sahib

   B. Tripitaka

   C. Bhagavad Gita

   D. Ramayana

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10. Question 10

    3 marks

    (a) Who founded the Sikh religion?

    (b) State two teachings he gave about God.

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    The Sikh belief that all creation comes from one God mainly encourages

    A. competition between families

    B. pride in one's tribe

    C. unity and brotherhood among people

    D. fear of other religions

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    In Sikhism, the one God who created the whole universe is known as

    A. Karah

    B. Amrit

    C. Langar

    D. Waheguru

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13. Question 13

    4 marks

    (a) What does 'Ik Onkar' mean?

    (b) How does this belief guide a Sikh's daily life?

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14. Question 14

    4 marks

    Describe how the Sikh belief that God created everyone equal is shown in the practice of langar (the free community meal).

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    Up to 4 marks: everyone sits together on the same level/floor to eat; people of all backgrounds, rich or poor, are served the same food; this shows that all people are equal before the one God who created them; it teaches sharing, unity and service to others.

15. Question 15

    1 mark

    A learner asks why Sikhs take good care of nature. The best answer is that nature

    A. should be feared

    B. was created by God

    C. is only for decoration

    D. belongs to no one

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    Because Sikhs believe one God created all people, they are taught to

    A. treat all people as equal

    B. worship only leaders

    C. separate people by wealth

    D. avoid strangers

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17. Question 17

    1 mark

    Buddhism teaches that the world goes through

    A. one single creation only

    B. creation by many temples

    C. cycles of arising and passing away

    D. destruction by one god

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18. Question 18

    1 mark

    The sacred symbol used in Sikhism to represent the one God is

    A. Om

    B. the Khanda sword only

    C. Ik Onkar

    D. the lotus flower

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19. Question 19

    1 mark

    The opening words of the Mool Mantar, 'Ik Onkar', teach Sikhs that

    A. people should fear God

    B. there are many gods to worship

    C. God lives only in temples

    D. there is only one God

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20. Question 20

    4 marks

    Explain why Buddhism is often described as being silent about a creator God.

    (4 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Award up to 4 marks: Buddhism does not teach that a single God created the universe; the Buddha focused mainly on how to end human suffering rather than on how the world began; Buddhism teaches that the world moves in cycles of arising and passing away; therefore the question of a creator is not central to its teaching.

21. Question 21

    3 marks

    State three things Sikhs believe about God as the creator of the universe.

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    Marking scheme

    Award 1 mark each (max 3): God is one/Ik Onkar; God created the whole universe and everything in it; creation came about through God's will (Hukam); God created all people equal; God continues to care for creation.

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