Religion and Science Quiz

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A quiz on B602, Religion and Science, made in preparation for End of Year exams
Leah Firmstone
Quiz by Leah Firmstone, updated more than 1 year ago
Leah Firmstone
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Question 1

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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
Answer
  • 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.

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

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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
Answer
  • 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.

Question 5

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The scientific theory of the creation of humans, known as [blank_start]Evolution[blank_end], suggests that life began with a single [blank_start]simple[blank_end] cell and evolved into the variety of plant and animal life on Earth today. This development provided [blank_start]diversity[blank_end] and meant that animals became suited to their [blank_start]environment[blank_end]. [blank_start]Darwin[blank_end] believed that humans developed through the same process, and through [blank_start]natural[blank_end] selection.
Answer
  • Evolution
  • simple
  • diversity
  • environment
  • Darwin
  • natural

Question 6

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Cosmology is the scientific study of the universe and its origins.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 7

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18 billion years ago, there was a massive [blank_start]explosion[blank_end] which led to the creation of the universe. As the [blank_start]gases[blank_end] and matter released by the explosion began to cool, the individual [blank_start]stars[blank_end] and [blank_start]planets[blank_end] of the galaxy were formed.
Answer
  • explosion
  • gases
  • stars
  • planets

Question 8

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What is this theory called?
Answer
  • Evolution
  • Natural Selection
  • Cosmology
  • Theology

Question 9

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Which Biblical quotes display the creation of mankind by God?
Answer
  • '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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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What does 'Ex Nihilo' mean?
Answer
  • Period of time
  • Out of nothing

Question 12

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Which group of Christians believe that God created the universe, but scientific theories of creation are right?
Answer
  • Liberal Christians
  • Fundamentalist (Creationist) Christians
  • Conservative Christians

Question 13

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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'?
Answer
  • Ayin
  • Ex Nihilo

Question 14

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'The order is correct, but otherwise the creation stories were metaphorical'
Answer
  • Liberal Christians
  • Fundamentalist (Creationist) Christians
  • Conservative Christians

Question 15

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Fundamentalist Christians....
Answer
  • ....believe the Bible contains messages to be interpreted
  • ....believe the Bible should be taken word for word
  • ....believe in the Genesis story of creation

Question 16

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'If science is right religion must be wrong' Give at least 2 arguments for and against the statement. Explain each.
Answer
  • Click Here when done
  • Not here :-)

Question 17

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Define 'Stewardship'
Answer
  • 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.

Question 18

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Define 'Dominion'
Answer
  • 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.

Question 19

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Choose three ways in which humans try to save the planet.
Answer
  • Using renewable resources
  • Burning fossil fuels
  • Recycling
  • Cutting down trees (deforestation)
  • Reforestation
  • Poaching and dehabitation

Question 20

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