Year 9RE In-Class Quiz (Formative Checkpoint on Learning) –

Week 4, Term 2, 2024

Achievement Standard focus:

Explain three foundational beliefs of Christianity: the Incarnation, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus.
Apply their own interpretation about the experience of sin in the world.
Identify perspectives on the understandings of God (YHWH, God, Allah) in the monotheistic religions (Judaism,
Christianity, Islam).
Evaluate the significance of foundational beliefs in the lives of believers. (deep learning).
Content Descriptor focus (from the DCEO curriculum):

Format: Online Google Form

Conditions: Independent, in-class, open book exam-style conditions. No communication with other
students. Laptops/headphones permitted. Allow students to work on it during a lesson (one period).
If students finish early they can move onto other independent RE activities once submitted.

Questions:

1. What is a ‘belief’?
a. A set of principles that explain the origin of the universe, existence of God and
outline of moral codes.
b. A system that explains how society should be managed and governed.
c. An individual’s feeling, trust, or faith in something or someone as true.
d. Something important that governs the way we behave and interact with others.
2. What is a ‘Creed’?
a. A formal statement of beliefs that guide a believer’s actions.
b. A mission statement of important values.
c. A list of important statements.
d. The Apostle’s and Nicene Creeds are the only creeds.
3. What are 3 key beliefs outlined in the Apostle’s Creed?
a. Jesus’s resurrection and ascension into heaven; The importance of scripture; Sin is
unforgiveable.
b. The Christian belief in the Holy Trinity; The importance of baptism; The forgiveness
of sin and life everlasting.
c. The Holy Trinity are 3 unrelated parts; Jesus’s resurrection and ascension into
heaven; The importance of 7 sacraments.
d. The Christian belief in the Holy Trinity; Jesus’s resurrection and ascension into
heaven; The forgiveness of sin and life everlasting.
4. Where did the Nicene Creed’s name come from?
a. ‘Nicene’ is Latin for ‘Foundational’, and it is a foundational statement of beliefs.
 b. It was adopted by the first ecumenical council in 325BCE, which met in the city of
Nicaea.
c. The original writer of the creed was the Bishop of Nicaea.
d. Because it is shorter than the full name ‘Nicaeno-Constantinopolitan Creed’.
5. In the Nicene creed, what does the line about the ‘Apostolic church’ mean?
a. It acknowledges the importance of the Apostles to Jesus; therefore, they are also
important to the Church.
b. Christ created the Church and entrusted His apostles to be the Church’s authority.
A process known as apostolic succession passes down this authority and
responsibility through the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
c. Apostolic means to walk in the ways and teaching of Jesus, just like the Apostles did.
d. To be an enthusiastic advocate or supporter of the particular belief, idea, or cause. In
this case, the Church.
6. According to the Nicene Creed, where does the Son sit after his ascension into heaven?
a. With His enemies at his feet.
b. Above the world.
c. Between the Father and the Holy Spirit.
d. At the right hand of the Father.
7. Read Luke 10:25-28:
On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must
I do to inherit eternal life?”
“What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”
He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all
your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’”
“You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”
What foundational Christian beliefs does this text express?
a. Follow the 10 commandments.
b. Love God and love your neighbour.
c. Follow the laws and rules of the time.
d. Follow the written rules of the Old Testament.
8. Who was the person who appears in all 4 Gospel accounts of the Resurrection?
a. Mary, Jesus’ mother
b. Simon Peter
c. Cleopas
d. Mary Magdalene