Festivals across Traditions

28 Grade 6 Religious Education (HRE) questions on Festivals across Traditions, with worked marking schemes. 28 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Wesak (Vesak) is an important festival for Buddhists because it celebrates the:

   A. Founding of the first temple

   B. Harvest of the rice fields

   C. Birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha

   D. New year of the Hindu calendar

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   The festival of Navratri, celebrated over nine nights with dancing and worship, honours:

   A. The Prophet Muhammad

   B. The Buddha's first sermon

   C. The Divine Mother (Goddess Durga)

   D. The birth of Jesus

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Sharing sweets and food with neighbours during festivals mainly teaches Hindus the value of:

   A. Pride

   B. Competition

   C. Generosity and unity

   D. Selfishness

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4. Question 4

   5 marks

   (a) Name one Buddhist festival.

   (b) Give two things Buddhists do to celebrate it.

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   (a) Wesak/Vesak (1 mark). (b) 2 marks each (max 4): visit the Vihaar/temple; light lamps and offer flowers; meditate and recite teachings; give to charity/help the needy; free captive animals/birds; observe the life of the Buddha.

5. Question 5

   1 mark

   A common feature found in festivals across Hindu, Buddhist, Christian and Muslim traditions is:

   A. War and conflict

   B. Ignoring the poor

   C. Prayer and thanksgiving

   D. Buying weapons

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Before Diwali, Hindu families clean and decorate their homes because:

   A. It is a punishment from elders

   B. They want to sell their houses

   C. Cleaning is forbidden during festivals

   D. A clean home welcomes blessings and good fortune

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Learning about festivals of other religions helps Grade 6 pupils to:

   A. Look down on other people

   B. Appreciate and respect different beliefs

   C. Avoid learning anything new

   D. Refuse to make friends

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   During the month of Ramadan, Muslims show self-discipline mainly by:

   A. Throwing coloured powder

   B. Lighting many lamps

   C. Fasting from dawn to sunset

   D. Tying sacred threads

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   During festivals, many Hindu families give food and gifts to the poor. This act mainly promotes:

   A. Wasting resources

   B. Charity and care for the needy

   C. Showing off wealth

   D. Ignoring others

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    When Faith, a Christian pupil, wishes her Hindu classmate 'Happy Diwali', she is showing:

    A. Fear of other religions

    B. Dislike of festivals

    C. Respect and religious tolerance

    D. Hatred for her own faith

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    During Diwali, Hindus light many small lamps called diyas mainly to celebrate:

    A. The victory of good over evil

    B. The end of the school year

    C. The building of new temples

    D. The start of the rainy season

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    During Holi, people of different backgrounds play together with colours. This BEST demonstrates:

    A. Unity and forgiveness

    B. Greed and pride

    C. Fear and mistrust

    D. Division and hatred

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a Hindu festival?

    A. Holi

    B. Eid

    C. Christmas

    D. Wesak

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    The Hindu festival of lights, celebrated with lamps, fireworks and sweets, is known as:

    A. Christmas

    B. Ramadan

    C. Easter

    D. Diwali

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    A Christian festival that celebrates the birth of Jesus and is marked in December is:

    A. Holi

    B. Wesak

    C. Diwali

    D. Christmas

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16. Question 16

    4 marks

    Explain how sharing during festivals can help a Grade 6 learner develop good character.

    (4 marks)

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    Award up to 4 marks for a developed explanation: sharing teaches generosity/kindness; it reduces selfishness; it builds friendship and unity; it develops care for the poor and needy; the learner becomes helpful at home and school. Credit relevant examples.

17. Question 17

    1 mark

    During Raksha Bandhan, a sister ties a sacred thread called a rakhi on her brother's wrist to symbolise:

    A. Fear and sorrow

    B. Love and protection

    C. Anger and revenge

    D. Wealth and power

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18. Question 18

    4 marks

    Explain two reasons why it is important to respect the festivals of other religions.

    (4 marks)

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    Award 2 marks each (max 4): it promotes peace and harmony in society; it shows tolerance and acceptance of others; it helps people live together as good neighbours; it prevents religious conflict; everyone has a right to their beliefs.

19. Question 19

    1 mark

    Eid is a joyful festival celebrated by Muslims that comes right after:

    A. The fasting month of Ramadan

    B. The Buddha's birthday

    C. The Christmas season

    D. The festival of Holi

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20. Question 20

    1 mark

    Which value is shared by festivals across many religious traditions?

    A. Encouraging people to fight one another

    B. Bringing families and communities together

    C. Making people forget their faith

    D. Teaching people to be greedy

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21. Question 21

    4 marks

    Explain two values that Grade 6 learners can learn from religious festivals.

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22. Question 22

    4 marks

    Give two similarities between the Hindu festival of Diwali and the Buddhist festival of Wesak.

    (4 marks)

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    Award 2 marks per similarity (max 4): both involve lighting lamps; both are joyful religious celebrations; both include prayer/worship; both encourage charity to the needy; both bring communities and families together.

23. Question 23

    1 mark

    The colourful Hindu festival in which people throw coloured powder and water is:

    A. Raksha Bandhan

    B. Holi

    C. Navratri

    D. Diwali

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24. Question 24

    6 marks

    Describe three ways festivals help to bring people in the community together.

    (6 marks)

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    Award 2 marks per developed point (max 6): families and friends gather to celebrate; people share food and gifts; forgiveness and reconciliation take place; different religions greet and visit one another; community activities/prayers are held together; the poor are cared for.

25. Question 25

    3 marks

    State three ways in which Hindus celebrate the festival of Diwali.

    (3 marks)

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    Award 1 mark each (max 3): lighting lamps/diyas; cleaning and decorating homes; sharing sweets and food; wearing new clothes; setting off fireworks; visiting family and friends; offering prayers/puja.

26. Question 26

    4 marks

    Identify four different religious festivals and, for each, name the religion that celebrates it.

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27. Question 27

    4 marks

    During Holi, quarrelling friends often forgive each other and celebrate together. State two lessons this teaches about relationships.

    (4 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Award 2 marks each (max 4): forgiveness restores broken friendships; people should let go of anger and grudges; unity is stronger than division; celebrating together builds peace and love.

28. Question 28

    1 mark

    On Diwali night, the lighting of lamps is said to remove darkness. In this festival, darkness stands for:

    A. Rain and floods

    B. Cold weather

    C. Hunger only

    D. Ignorance and evil

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