Human Rights

8 Grade 8 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Human Rights, with worked marking schemes. 8 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   The Qur'an teaches that saving one innocent life is like:

   A. Building a large mosque

   B. Fasting for one month

   C. Saving the whole of humanity

   D. Performing hajj once

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2. Question 2

   6 marks

   Explain three ways in which a Grade 8 Muslim learner can promote human rights in school.

   (6 marks)

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   Any 3 (2 marks each): Treating all learners with respect regardless of tribe/religion; standing against bullying/discrimination; sharing and helping the needy; being honest and just in dealings; respecting others' property; reporting oppression to teachers. Accept relevant school-context examples.

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A Kenyan employer refuses to pay his Muslim workers their wages on time. This violates which Islamic teaching on human rights?

   A. The right to inherit property

   B. The right of a worker to fair and timely payment

   C. The right to marriage

   D. The right to freedom of movement

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Islam grants every person the right to hold and practise their faith. This best reflects the right to:

   A. Freedom of worship/religion

   B. Ownership of land

   C. Political leadership

   D. Free healthcare

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   State four basic human rights that Islam guarantees to every individual.

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6. Question 6

   6 marks

   Explain three responsibilities that come with the human rights granted in Islam, showing that rights and duties go together.

   (6 marks)

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   Any 3 (2 marks each): The right to life means one must also protect others' lives; the right to property means respecting others' property and paying zakat; the right to freedom means not harming or oppressing others; the right to justice means being just to others; the right to worship means allowing others to worship. Reward valid explanations pairing a right with its duty.

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   In Islam, human rights are considered to originate from:

   A. Allah, who granted dignity to all human beings

   B. Only the government of the day

   C. The wealthy members of society

   D. Individual personal opinions

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a basic human right strongly protected in Islam?

   A. The right to steal from the rich

   B. The right to cheat in trade

   C. The right to life

   D. The right to oppress the weak

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