Places of Worship: Buddhist Vihaar
25 Grade 6 Religious Education (HRE) questions on Places of Worship: Buddhist Vihaar, with worked marking schemes. 25 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markA Grade 6 class is planning a visit to a Vihaar. The BEST way to prepare is to:
A. Carry noisy toys to play with
B. Wear the most expensive shoes
C. Learn the rules of respectful behaviour beforehand
D. Plan to touch every object on display
(1 mark)
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4 marksCompare a Buddhist Vihaar with a Hindu Mandir by giving two similarities.
(4 marks)
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Award 2 marks per similarity (max 4): both are places of worship; both contain sacred images/statues; both use lamps/incense and offerings; both are kept clean and quiet; both require shoes to be removed; both are places for learning and community gathering.
Question 3
1 markWhich value is MOST developed when learners maintain silence during meditation in a Vihaar?
A. Boastfulness
B. Self-control and respect
C. Greed
D. Carelessness
(1 mark)
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6 marksDescribe three ways a visitor should behave respectfully inside a Buddhist Vihaar.
(6 marks)
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Award 2 marks per developed point (max 6): remove shoes before entering; keep silent/speak softly; dress modestly; bow before the Buddha image; avoid touching sacred objects carelessly; switch off phones/avoid noise; follow the monks' instructions.
Question 5
1 markWearing modest clothing when visiting a Buddhist Vihaar shows that a person:
A. Is afraid of the monks
B. Wants to be seen by everyone
C. Respects the sacredness of the place
D. Is in a great hurry
(1 mark)
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3 marksState three activities that take place in a Buddhist Vihaar.
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1 markA Buddhist place of worship where monks live, study and meditate is called a:
A. Vihaar
B. Gurdwara
C. Mandir
D. Masjid
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1 markWhen Brian visits a Buddhist Vihaar, which object is he MOST likely to see at the centre of worship?
A. A football pitch
B. A row of shops
C. A statue of the Buddha
D. A large market stall
(1 mark)
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4 marksExplain two reasons why the Buddhist Vihaar is important to its community.
(4 marks)
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Award 2 marks each (max 4): it is a place of worship and meditation; it is a centre for learning the teachings; it houses and supports the monks; it brings the community together in fellowship; it preserves Buddhist traditions.
Question 10
1 markBuddhist monks in a Vihaar are usually recognised by their:
A. Sports jerseys
B. Business suits
C. Military uniforms
D. Simple robes
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1 markA quiet activity that Buddhists practise in the Vihaar to calm the mind and gain insight is:
A. Trading
B. Hunting
C. Meditation
D. Dancing
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1 markThe sacred teachings that Buddhists study and recite in the Vihaar are known as the:
A. Torah
B. Guru Granth Sahib
C. Dhamma
D. Vedas
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1 markA Vihaar is important to the Buddhist community because it is a place for:
A. Buying and selling goods
B. Sporting competitions
C. Political meetings only
D. Worship, learning and meditation
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4 marksExplain two lessons a Grade 6 learner can gain from visiting a Buddhist Vihaar.
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Award 2 marks each (max 4): the value of silence and calmness; respect for other people's places of worship; the importance of self-control/meditation; tolerance of other religions; simple living. Credit any reasonable, explained lesson.
Question 15
1 markDuring a visit to a Vihaar, learners are taught to bow before the Buddha image as a sign of:
A. Worship of a living king
B. Greeting a friend
C. Respect for his teachings
D. Fear of the monks
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1 markBuddhists often light lamps or candles in the Vihaar mainly to symbolise:
A. The number of visitors
B. The strength of the army
C. The wealth of the temple
D. The light of wisdom that removes ignorance
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1 markBefore entering the main hall of a Buddhist Vihaar, visitors are usually expected to:
A. Bring their pets inside
B. Remove their shoes
C. Wear their brightest jewellery
D. Shout loudly to announce themselves
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4 marksIdentify four items you would expect to find inside a Buddhist Vihaar.
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1 markOfferings such as flowers and incense placed before the Buddha statue in a Vihaar are meant to express:
A. Fear of punishment
B. Anger and revenge
C. Respect and devotion
D. Pride in wealth
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1 markThe people who usually live in a Buddhist Vihaar and dedicate their lives to meditation and teaching are the:
A. Farmers
B. Traders
C. Soldiers
D. Monks
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following behaviours is MOST appropriate for a visitor inside a Buddhist Vihaar?
A. Keeping quiet and respectful
B. Running around the hall
C. Playing loud music
D. Eating noisily during meditation
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1 markThe main reason a Vihaar is kept clean and quiet is to:
A. Store goods for sale
B. Hold loud celebrations
C. Create a peaceful atmosphere for worship and meditation
D. Attract as many tourists as possible
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5 marks(a) Name the person who leads worship and teaching in a Buddhist Vihaar.
(b) Give two roles they play in the community.
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(a) A monk (1 mark). (b) 2 marks each (max 4): teaching the Dhamma/Buddha's teachings; leading meditation and worship; guiding people in moral living; performing ceremonies; giving advice/counsel.
Question 24
1 markWhich of these would you NOT expect to find in a Buddhist Vihaar?
A. A meditation hall
B. Lamps and incense
C. A statue of the Buddha
D. A slaughterhouse for animals
(1 mark)
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4 marksA learner asks why Buddhists light lamps and offer flowers in the Vihaar. Give two reasons.
(4 marks)
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Award 2 marks each (max 4): lamps symbolise the light of wisdom that removes ignorance; flowers show devotion and respect; they remind worshippers that life is short like a fading flower; they help create a peaceful worship atmosphere.
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