Leah Firmstone
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A quiz on B602, Religion and Science, made in preparation for End of Year exams

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Religion and Science Quiz

Question 1 of 20

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Match the quote to the statement
'Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground' - Genesis 1:28b

Select one of the following:

  • God told man to name the animals, thereby giving him power over the animals.

  • God gave us dominion over animals so we can do what we like with them

  • This gives us the power but not the right.

Explanation

Question 2 of 20

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Match the quote to the statement
'God created man in his own image' - Genesis 1:27

Select one of the following:

  • God gave humans the 'breath of life' and not animals therefore we are superior and can do what we like with animals.

  • God is omnibenevolent and therefore if we are created in his image man should also be loving by looking after animals and treating them with respect.

  • God has given us plenty of alternatives for food, suggesting that he does not want us to eat animals.

Explanation

Question 3 of 20

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Match the quote to the statement:
'I give you every seed bearing plant....They will be yours for food.'

Select one of the following:

  • God has given us plenty of alternatives for food, suggesting that he does not want us to eat animals.

  • This gives us the power but not the right.

  • God gave us dominion over animals so we can do what we like with them

Explanation

Question 4 of 20

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Match the quote to the statement.
'Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care' - Matthew 10:29

Select one of the following:

  • Even though humans how power over animals, God still cares for them so we do not have any right to do what we want to them.

  • God gave us dominion over animals so we can do what we like with them

  • God gave humans the 'breath of life' and not animals therefore we are superior and can do what we like with animals.

Explanation

Question 5 of 20

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The scientific theory of the creation of humans, known as , suggests that life began with a single cell and evolved into the variety of plant and animal life on Earth today. This development provided and meant that animals became suited to their . believed that humans developed through the same process, and through selection.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

    Evolution
    simple
    diversity
    environment
    Darwin
    natural

Explanation

Question 6 of 20

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Cosmology is the scientific study of the universe and its origins.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 20

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

18 billion years ago, there was a massive which led to the creation of the universe. As the and matter released by the explosion began to cool, the individual and of the galaxy were formed.

Explanation

Question 8 of 20

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What is this theory called?

Select one of the following:

  • Evolution

  • Natural Selection

  • Cosmology

  • Theology

Explanation

Question 9 of 20

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Which Biblical quotes display the creation of mankind by God?

Select one or more of the following:

  • 'Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.' - Genesis 2

  • 'In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth.' - Genesis 1:1

  • 'Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the Earth and subdue it.' - Genesis

  • 'God created man in his own image' - Genesis 1:27

Explanation

Question 10 of 20

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In the second account of creation (Genesis 2), plants and animals are created by God before humans.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 20

1

What does 'Ex Nihilo' mean?

Select one of the following:

  • Period of time

  • Out of nothing

Explanation

Question 12 of 20

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Which group of Christians believe that God created the universe, but scientific theories of creation are right?

Select one of the following:

  • Liberal Christians

  • Fundamentalist (Creationist) Christians

  • Conservative Christians

Explanation

Question 13 of 20

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Conservative Christians believe that God created the world, but 'days' may actually be longer periods of time. Which word means 'Period of time'?

Select one of the following:

  • Ayin

  • Ex Nihilo

Explanation

Question 14 of 20

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'The order is correct, but otherwise the creation stories were metaphorical'

Select one of the following:

  • Liberal Christians

  • Fundamentalist (Creationist) Christians

  • Conservative Christians

Explanation

Question 15 of 20

1

Fundamentalist Christians....

Select one or more of the following:

  • ....believe the Bible contains messages to be interpreted

  • ....believe the Bible should be taken word for word

  • ....believe in the Genesis story of creation

Explanation

Question 16 of 20

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'If science is right religion must be wrong'
Give at least 2 arguments for and against the statement. Explain each.

Select one of the following:

  • Click Here when done

  • Not here :-)

Explanation

Question 17 of 20

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Define 'Stewardship'

Select one of the following:

  • The idea that humans have control over the Earth and rule over it.

  • The God-given right or responsibility to care for and manage the world.

Explanation

Question 18 of 20

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Define 'Dominion'

Select one of the following:

  • The idea that humans have control over the Earth and rule over it.

  • The God-given right or responsibility to care for and manage the world.

Explanation

Question 19 of 20

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Choose three ways in which humans try to save the planet.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Using renewable resources

  • Burning fossil fuels

  • Recycling

  • Cutting down trees (deforestation)

  • Reforestation

  • Poaching and dehabitation

Explanation

Question 20 of 20

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'Humanity has a duty to look after and care for the environment.'
Which of the following arguments are FOR the statement?

Select one or more of the following:

  • People were created as stewards of the Earth

  • The Bible teaches all life was created by God and so some christians believe it is all sacred.

  • We must only take from the world what we need. (Luke 12:22-31)

  • God created man in his own image so we should be omnibenevolent like him and treat animals and the environment with respect.

  • When God breathed the breath of life into Adam he set humans above animals so we can do what we want.

  • We have the power to do whatever we want and so have no duty to treat the environment in any particular way.

  • God cares for the animals so we shouldn't have to.

  • We are considered more valuable than animals so have no duty to care for them.

Explanation

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