Sacredness of Life

13 Grade 8 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Sacredness of Life, with worked marking schemes. 13 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   In a debate on the value of human life, a learner argued that human beings are uniquely special. According to Genesis 1:27, why is human life sacred?

   A. A. Because humans are the strongest creatures

   B. B. Because human beings were created in the image of God

   C. C. Because humans live the longest

   D. D. Because humans built the first cities

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2. Question 2

   6 marks

   Identify six ways in which young people today endanger the sacredness of life, and are expected to avoid.

   (6 marks)

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   Any six (1 mark each): Drug and substance abuse; reckless driving/road accidents; abortion; suicide/self-harm; violence and fighting/gangs; risky sexual behaviour leading to disease; alcoholism; irresponsible use of firearms/weapons; neglecting personal health/hygiene.

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A youth is pressured by peers to abuse drugs. Refusing in order to protect his health and life shows respect for the

   A. Wishes of strangers

   B. Opinion of teachers only

   C. Rules of games

   D. Sacredness of life

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which of the Ten Commandments most directly protects the sacredness of human life?

   A. You shall not covet

   B. You shall not murder

   C. Honour your father and mother

   D. You shall not steal

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   When Cain killed Abel, God's response shows that God

   A. Encourages revenge

   B. Values and defends human life

   C. Ignores what people do

   D. Rewards violence

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   A behaviour that clearly violates the sacredness of life is

   A. Feeding the hungry

   B. Praying for the sick

   C. Abortion and murder

   D. Planting trees

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   During a debate on the value of human life, a Christian student argued that human life is sacred from conception. Which biblical teaching best supports the sacredness of human life?

   A. God rested on the seventh day (Genesis 2:2)

   B. Humans were created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27)

   C. Abraham travelled to Canaan (Genesis 12:4)

   D. Noah built an ark (Genesis 6:14)

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Christians believe that human life is sacred mainly because human beings were created

   A. In the image and likeness of God

   B. To rule over other people

   C. With great physical strength

   D. After the animals

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which of the following practices best shows respect for the sacredness of life in society today?

   A. Caring for the sick and preventing avoidable deaths

   B. Ignoring people in danger

   C. Promoting fights among youth

   D. Encouraging reckless driving

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10. Question 10

    4 marks

    State four ways in which a Grade 8 Christian can promote the sacredness of life in the community.

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    Any four (1 mark each): Caring for the sick and vulnerable; discouraging drug abuse and harmful behaviour among peers; helping to prevent accidents/practising safety; respecting and protecting all people including the disabled and elderly; giving first aid/seeking help for the injured; counselling those tempted to harm themselves; living a healthy lifestyle.

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    According to Christian teaching, the body is described by Paul as the temple of the

    A. Roman emperor

    B. Holy Spirit

    C. Congregation

    D. High priest

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12. Question 12

    5 marks

    Explain five reasons why Christians consider human life to be sacred.

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    Any five (1 mark each): Human beings are created in the image and likeness of God; life is a gift from God; God is the giver and sustainer of life; humans have a soul and are stewards of creation; Jesus died to save/redeem human life; the commandment forbids murder ('You shall not kill'); the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit; only God has the right to give and take life.

13. Question 13

    1 mark

    A Christian who avoids risky behaviour like reckless activity and substance abuse does so because they understand that life is

    A. Owned by their friends

    B. Not important

    C. Meant only for enjoyment

    D. A precious gift from God to be protected

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