REVISION WORK FOR GRADES 8 & 9
SECTION A
1. The purpose of learning Religious Education in schools is to …
a. Understand how people behave
c. know the meaning of life
b. Appreciate other people’s beliefs
d. know what is right and what is wrong
2. Beatrice is easily angered by her friends. What type of growth is Beatrice lacking?
a. Physical
b. spiritual
c. intellectual
d. emotional
3. In Hinduism, who sang the sacred songs during religious ceremonies?
a. Priests
b. Lackshmi
c. Guru
d. Vishnu
4. Human beings develop through the help of nature by …
a. Using things properly in the environment
b. Giving and receiving gifts from other people
c. Understanding that man is the head of all creatures
d. Being satisfied with the way we use the environment
5. Which one of the following best describes what each Muslim is expected to do while the
Quran is being read?
a. Drink water b. Ask questions
c. Listen in silence
d. Interpret the words
6. Originally, who were responsible for reading the laws amongst the Jews?
a. Pharisees
b. Scribes
c. Sadducees
d. Priests
7. Which important event happened in B.C. 1000?
a. The New Testament books began to be written
b. The Old Testament books began to be written
c. A list of New Testament was decided
d. A list of Bible books was accepted
8. Why was the Bible translated into many languages?
a. So that many people can hear or read
b. So that many people can buy it.
c. To keep up with the changes in the world.
d. To make the Bible available to many people.
9. Religions teach that sin needs …
a. Confession
b. forgiveness
c. penance
d. repentance
10. … gives a standard by which they can judge when they are making choices.
a. Ambition
b. Prayer
c. Principle
d. Religion
11. A Hindu serves God and other people by …
a. Doing work one was born for
c. following all the four yogas
b. Giving extra wealth to the poor
d. going on pilgrimage to holy places
12. Competition must always go hand –in-hand with …
a. winning
b. responsibility
c. prizes
d. hard work
13. “Wakalowa tanaa kasya muchelo” (The one who bewitched did not dig roots)(Tonga
Proverb) The above proverb teaches about …
a. Authority and leadership
c. freedom in community
b. Co-operation in community
d. suffering and death
14. “Hold there with another person, alone it will hurt.” What is the teaching of this Luvale
proverb?
a. Relationship
b. Friendship
c. Co-operation d. Companionship
15. According to Muslim Hadith, one becomes a believer when she/ he…
a. Decides not to sin
c. loves his/her brother
b. Determines to go on a pilgrimage
d. pays offering in the Mosque
16. The Sabbath law was meant to give people freedom to …
a. Reflect and relax
b. rest and relax
c. rest and work
d. pray and rest
17. “A man who has been blessed with a chaste wife has been helped by God.” In which
region are these words found?
a. African Tradition
b. Christianity
c. Hinduism
d. Islam
18. Which one of the following best describes how true love can be developed.
a. Talking and discussing issues.
C. Respecting and trusting each other
b. Tying to solve proplems together
d. Giving , receiving and sharing
19. The Muslim expresses his/her trust and faith in God by …
a. Accepting all that happens as God’s will.
b. Bowing down to the ground during the time of prayers
c. Calling on Allah during prayers
d. Going on a pilgrimage to Mecca once in one’s life.
20. Which one of the following was mostly used to teach young people to control their
sexual feelings in Zambian Tradition Religion?
a. Ceremonies
b. Customs
c. Marriages
d. Riddles
21. A person is free when ….
a. Decides on his/her own
c. has nothing to worry about
b. Has grown up
d. has plenty of time for resting
22. The burning of the dead body in Hinduism is a sign that the soul is free …
a. To be united with Brahman
c. from achieving karma.
b. To remain part of the community
d. from worldly activities
23. Christians are hopeful even when things are bad because of ….
a. A good relationship with God
c. Jesus’ resurrection
Jesus’ death on the cross
d. their hard work
24. Which of the following would you find in the Mosque?
a. Decorations
b. Pictures
c. Seats
d. Statues
25. Which of the following was the first missionary group to come to Zambia?
a. White Fathers
c. Christian Mission in Many Lands
b. London Missionary Society
d. Brethren in Christ
26. In Zambian tradition, which of the following shows what was done at the very important
moments of each one’ personal life?
a. Private prayer b. Prayer of action c. Community prayer
d. Ancestral Spirits
27. In traditional Zambian life, most prayer is …
a. Asking spirits of ancestors for help
b. directed to God the ancestor
c. Directed to ancestral spirits at important moments
d. Giving gifts of food to ancestral spirits.
28. Traditionally in Zambia, truth was known by …
a. Witch doctors
b. rain makers
c. elders
d. diviners
29. In which of the following is the freedom of the individual important?
a. The army
b. The classroom
c. playing grounds
d. A netball team
30. “Iam the path, the comforter, the creator…” From which scriptures are these words
found?
a. Upanishads
b. Rigveda
c. Mahabarata
d. Bhagavad Gita
31. Which of the following makes people different from other forms of life?
a. Receive and give things
c. are able to grow and breath
b. Know and love God
d. Care for each other
32. In the History of Islam, what important event took place in the year 610 AD?
a. The Prophet Mohammad was born
b. The Quran was written
c. Muslims conquered North
d. Angel Gabriel appeared to Prophet Muhammad
33. Which one of the following is a book of History?
a. Joshua
b. Exodus
c. Isaiah
d. Joel
34. Which one of the following is an advantage of competition?
a. Makes us work together
c. helps us fulfill our ambitions
b. Makes us share equally
d. helps us to do away with jealous
35. What name is given to the Jewish songs?
a. Gospels
b. Proverbs
c. Wisdom
d. Psalms
36. Which one of the following religions favour both guided and unguided learning?
a. Hinduism and Zambian Tradition c. Hinduism and Islam
b. Christianity and Islam
d. Christianity and Zambian Tradition
37. What is the central teaching for the Hindus?
a. To love God and people
c. To be united with Brahman
b. Complete obedience to God
d. Free from selfishness
38. When making a choice, three steps have to be followed. Which one is the third step?
a. Act
b. Judge
c. Judge and act
d. Act and see
39. What is the worst sin in Islam?
a. Caring about things
c. Stopping being a Muslim
b. Offending spirits
d. Failure to attend prayers in the Mosque
40. Why was the sacrificing of animals by the Jews only done in Jerusalem? This was
because….
a. Their only temple was in Jerusalem
c. it was their capital city
b. It was their Holy city
d. the high priest lived in Jerusalem
41. When one accepts the punishment or pays back what he/she has taken or spoiled, this
is called…
a. Confession
b. forgiveness
c. penance
d. repentance
42. Which one of the following Religions states that ‘there is more joy in doing one’ s duty ,
but doing another person’ s duty brings fear?”
a. Islam
b. Christianity
c. African Religion
d. Hinduism
43. Which of the following shows one of the main duties of Muslims?
a. Reading the Quran b. Praying once every day c. Alms giving d. Fasting every day
44. “Give us the patience to accept what can be changed, the courage to change what
should be changed…” This is part of …
a. A vocation prayer
c. wisdom in making choices
b. The Lord’s prayer
d. courage in making decisions
45. “Worn out garments are shed by the body; worn out bodies are shed by the dwellers.”
Which one of the following scripture has the above passage?
a. Bhagavad Gita
b. Hadith
c. Vedas
d. Quran
46. According to the Bible, God gives laws so that they can …
a. Be saved
c. respect each other’s freedom
b. b. please God
d. worship God in truth and in spirit.
47. Unlike in modern Zambia, in the Zambian traditional life people were rewarded
according to…..
a. their contributions
c. their position
b. what they needed
d. the level of education
48. What are hopes based on?
a. Ambitions
b. Behaviour
c. Circumstances
d. Reasons
49. According to the Hindus, how can one escape sufferings and disappointments?
a. Following the four parts of yoga c. By doing good deeds
b. Giving up desires and ambitions d. Worshipping the goddess Lakshmi.
50. Which one of the following religions believe the spirit of a dead person remains part of
the community and has power to help or harm people?
a. Christianity
b. Hinduism
c. Zambian Tradition
d. Islam
51. Which one of the four ways of the Hindus teach about working hard to do your duty?
a. The way of devotion
c. The way of action
b. The way of denial
d. The way of discipline
52. When are Muslims expected to attend congregational prayers in the Mosque?
a. Fridays
b. Sabbath day
c. Sundays
d. Wednesdays
53. According to Hindus , what is the name of the wifeof the God Vishnu who brings wealth
and prosperity?
a. Shiva
b. Lakshmi
c. Ramakrishna
d. Yama
54. In many of Jesus’ s parables, He seems to say the main problem is …
a. Laziness
b. greediness
c. slackness
d. decision making
55. The parable of the good Samaritan teaches …
a. Giving and receiving
c. dying for other people
b. Having unselfish love
d. having genuine friendship
56. What is the teaching of the Hindus about death?
a. The spirit continues to live in society
b. The spirit goes to heaven
c. It is the gate to another life
d. It is the beginning of judgment
57. “Where women are not respected, prayers and sacrifices to God are useless”. Which
religion does the above passage come from?
a. Hinduism
b. Islam
c. Christianity
d. Zambian Tradition
58. Which two religions have similar ideas about origin of death?
a. Hinduism and Islam
b. Christianity and Islam
c. Zambian Tradition and Islam
d. Hinduism and Christianity
59. Which one of the following does a baby give to its mother?
a. Milk
b. joy
c. clothes
d. comfort
60. Why has God given human beings natural resources?
a. To be used
b. To help them develop
c. To help them live good life
d. People are in charge of plants animals
61. The Gospel of Mark was written to show that Jesus …
a. Was the long awaited Messiah
c. Was the son of God
b. Had concern for people
d. Was the anointed of God
62. A talent is …
a. An idea that you learn through observation
b. Something that you like doing in free time.
c. Something that you want to do in future.
d. A special ability to do something well.
63. “Umunwe umo tausala nda” (one finger cannot crush a louse). This proverb teaches on
a. Co-operation
b. competition
c. friendship
d. leadership
64. “Lord do not be angry with us if we forget and commit sins …” In which holy scripture is
this passage found?
a. Vedas
b. Bible
c. Hadith
d. Quran
65. To find out the truth of what we hear or read, What is the third question that we should
ask?
a. What value does it have for my life? c. How does he know it?
b. What did he say
d. What did he mean?
66. “Confession of sins is like a broom that sweeps away the dirty and leaves the surface
cleaner than before…” Who said these words?
a. Jesus
b. Mahatma Ghandi
c. Ramakrishna
d. Muhammad
67. Which one of the following contains the types of books found in the New Testament?
a. Gospel, Church history, Letters and prophecy
b. Bible law, Gospels, letters and prophecy
c. Bible poetry, Gospels, Church history and prophecy.
d. Gospel, letters , Bible poetry and prophecy.
68. During Jesus’ time, which group of people differed with the Jews over the place of
worship?
a. Gentiles
b. Romans
c. Pharisees
d. Samaritans
69. Which one of the following shows one’ s aim in life?
a. Talents
b. circumstances
c. ambitions
d. choices
70. How are the Hindu Scriptures regarded?
a. As coming direct from God
c. As holy teachings
b. As wise sayings
d. God inspired the writers
71. Muslims learn the Quran by heart so that they …
a. Obey God in all things
c. can learn also from other people
b. Do not question the book
d. are not easily converted to other religions
72. “ Some statements cannot be factually true, but show what life is really like.”
Which one of the following describes the above passage?
a. Historically
b. True to life
c. Emotionally
d. Opinion
73. According to traditional Zambian life, when was guided learning conducted?
a. At birth
b. After divorce
c. Before marriage
d. During sickness
74. According to the Bible, how does Paul explain why God sends his spirit? To set people
free from …
a. Sin
b. desires
c. poverty
d. selfishness
75. The motto “work as you earn “contributes to the …
a. Rich getting poorer
c. poor getting richer
b. poor becoming better
d. poor getting poorer
76. According to Hinduism, what name is given to the soul of a person?
a. Brahman
b. Atman
c. Vishnu
d. Dharma
77. Which of the following scriptures’ main teaching is “the completely unselfish love?”
a. Old Testament
b. Quran
c. New Testament
d. Rig Veda
78. “cizolowezi ca kholowa cidakumbitsa mbatata ya pansi.” (Getting used to the potato
leaves made one dig for the potato underground” (Nyanja). The above proverb shows
that Zambian tradition …
a. Encourages courtship
c. had rules and tests regarding sex
b. Discourages courtship
d. discouraged sex outside marriage.
79. Why must a Muslim patiently accept suffering? Because……
a. suffering comes from God
b. through suffering the spirit is made right
c. suffering strengthens the mind.
d. Suffering is a way of returning to God.
80. What is the name of the catechist from Mozambique who joyfully accepted death for
teaching Christian faith?
a. Bernard Mizeni b. Charles Lwanga c. Yona Kanamuyezi
d. Manche Masemola
81. Mecca in Arabia was the home of Muhammad and it is a place of Ka’aba.What is
Ka’aba?
a. The building containing the black stone.
b. A holy place of Muslim worship.
c. The book containing the tradition of Mohammad.
d. A holy name for the city of Medina.
82. Why do Hindus burn the dead body? It is a sign that the soul is free …
a. to be united with Brahman
c. to remain in the community
b. from achieving Karma
d. to be resurrected
83. Which two religions have similar ideas about male and female in relation to equality?
a. Hinduism and Islam
c. Christianity and Islam
b. Zambian Tradition and Islam
d. Hinduism and Christianity
84. “ God does not put a burden on a soul greater than it can support”. In which holy
scripture is the above passage found?
a. Vedas
b. Quran
c. Bible
d. Bhagavad Gita
85. According to Hindus, one can remove bad karma by …
a. Praying to Brahman
c. doing good deeds
b. Sacrificing to God
d. achieving moksha.
86. According to religions, prayer is communication between …
a. People and God b. God and believers c. people and Jesus d. people and greater life
87. Which one of the following helps us to accept whatever happens to us in a positive and
creative way?
a. Love
b. Hope
c. Ambition
d. Vocation
88. Hindus believe that the soul of a person does not die because it …
a. Is part of Brahman
c. has the ability to join Guru
b. Is not physical or tangible
d. has not achieved moksha
89. According to psalm 8, which one of the following best describes what God appointed
man for?
a. Multiply and fill the earth
c. Worship God
b. Rule over wild animals
d. Rule over all creation
90. The proper use of things may lead to …
a. Development of individuals
b. development of future generations
c. The government having more resources
d. development of both individuals and community
91. Which religion describes God as ‘the one who has mercy’, ‘the one who has pity?’
a. Christianity
b. Islam
c. Hinduism
d. Zambian Tradition
92. In Hinduism scriptures are regarded as …
a. Coming direct from God.
b. Sacred teachings about Brahman
c. Holy teachings and wise practices of holy men.
d. Stories of wise men
93. What kind of books were written down in order to deepen the faith of the early
Christians?
a. Acts and Apostles
c. Letters
b. Prophecy
d. Gospels
94. According to Islam, what major event occurred in 641 A.D.
A. Prophet Mohammad fled to Medina
B. Muslims conquered North Africa
C. Quran began to be written
D. Angel Gabriel appeared to Mohammad.
95. Competition is like a pointed stick that prods us to …
a. Co-operate with other people
b. Always win
c. Greater things
d. Strengthen our hopes
96. Which one of the following describes how Muslims must use their wealth?
a. To become rich and strong
b. Help their families
c. Assist people in need
d. Ensure that everyone benefits
97. How are the Hindus expected to develop their talents?
a. By doing the work they were born for
c. Participating in various sports
b. Trying different activities
d. Following the four yogas
98. Hinduism favours unguided learning as the path to true …
a. Wisdom
b. karma
c. moksha
d. knowledge
99. According to modern scientific education , truth can be known by …..
a. Observation and experience
c. observation and experiment
b. Experience and truth
d. research and observation
100.
Which one of the following divided the Bible into chapters?
a. Augustine Hippo
b. Bishop Stephen Lungu c. Mathews
d. Saint Paul
101.
“Repay bad deeds with good deeds… your enemy will become your dearest
friend.” The statement comes from …
a. Vedas
b. Quran
c. Bhagavad Gita
d. Isha Upanishad.
102.
What makes people change their ambitions?
a. Lack of money
b. Talents
c. Lack of opportunities d. Circumstances
103.
What does the Mahabharata teach about love?
a. ‘All human beings are the sons and daughters of Adam and Eve…’
b. ‘Do nothing to others which, if done to you, would cause pain …’
c. ‘God says, ‘I have same attitude to all human beings …’
d. ‘The person dear to God behaves in the same way to enemy and friend …
104.
Which one of the following helps people to overcome difficulties and problems
in life?
a. Love
b. Riches
c. Ambitions
c. Hope
105.
What name is given to the type of love between children and parents?
a. Parental
b. Civic
c. Filial
d. Creaturely
106.
In some modern Muslim countries, women are given more rights so that they
can …
a. Have the power to divorce
c. be independent of men
b. Stop wearing veils
d. attend prayers at the Mosque
107.
“True righteousness is to treat other people as you wish to be treated.” This
statement is taken from …
a. The Bhagavad Gita
b. Muslim Hadith
c. Isha Upanishads
d. Mahabharata
108.
Which one of the following best explains why in the Zambian traditional life ,
young men and young women were taught separately?
a. They were of opposite sex
b. To prevent sexual relationships
c. They had different roles
d. To make them more responsible
109.
In the Zambian traditional life, people are protected against sickness and bad
luck if they …
a. Respect elders of the society
c. Respect the spirits of the ancestors
b. Use medicine from which doctors
d. visit the shrine
110.
Why should a Muslim patiently accept the suffering the sufferings God sends?
a. It is the only way to be a believer
b. The prophet Muhammad went through difficulties
c. He will reward in the end
d. The Quran commands everyone to go through difficulties
111.
Which one of the following will best help us to find out the truth of what is being
said?
a. Ask questions
c. Make good decisions
b. b. Avoid prejudices
d. Listen or read carefully
112.
What is the hope for every Hindu soul after death? To …
a. Be rewarded by Brahman
c. live a better life
b. Achieve good karma
d. be united with the great soul
113.
In Zambia and in many other African countries, freedom fighters have died so
that …
a. Future generations will be free
b. they will arise again and be rewarded
c. Their families can be compensated
d. They can be remembered as heroes
114.
Which one of the following was shot for helping members of the other tribes?
a. Bernard Mizeki b. Charles Lwanga c. Manche Masemola d. Yona Kanamuyezi
115.
For a truly religious person the whole of life is religious. This includes …
a. Choices , actions and thoughts
b. Choices, reflections and thoughts.
c. Actions and thoughts
d. Actions and feelings.
116.
What kind of prayer is needed for a person to get to know God better?
a. Community
b. Private
c. Action
d. Confession
117.
When a Hindu gives up things such as wealth, confort, food to concentrate on
God , this is called the way of …
a. Devotion
b. Action
c. Discipline
d. Self-denial
118.
The word ‘Diwali’ means…
a. Amen
b. New year
c. Prayer
d. Group of lights
119.
Which one of the following best explains why God has given natural resources to
human beings?
a. In order for the people to placed at the head of them.
b. So that there is a variety of life on earth.
c. To beautify the earth and show God’s power.
d. To be used and help people to live a good life.
120.
How do people learn about religion?
a. Listening to a teacher
b. Listening to traditional stories and proverbs
c. Seeing and imitating
d. Trying to answer riddles and remember proverbs.
121.
Part of long stories about how God appeared to people of different tribes in
India is called …
a. Bhagavad Gita
b. Hadiths
c. Upanishads
d. Vedas
122.
All Christians accept the Bible as expressing …
a. Books of Moses
c. sacred songs
b. God’s word and message
d. stories about ancestors.
123.
According to what you have learned in grade eight R.E, what important event
happened around 610 A.D in the Muslim Community?
a. Muhammad fled to Medina.
b. Muslim conquest of North Africa
c. The Prophet Muhammad was born.
d. The Quran began to be written.
124 . Which of the following is an agreement between God and the Israelites?
a. Exodus
b. Old Testament
c. Passover d. Ten Commandments.
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1. Which one of the following best explains why God has given natural resources to human
beings?
a. In order for the people to be placed at the head of them
b. So that there is a variety of life on earth.
c. To beautify the earth and show God’s power.
d. To be used and help people live a good life.
2. How do people learn about religion? By …
a. Listening to a teacher.
b. Listening to traditional stories and proverbs.
c. Seeing and imitating.
d. Trying to answer riddles and remember proverbs.
3. Part of long stories about how God appeared to people of different tribes in India is
called …
a. Bhagavad Gita
b. Hadiths
c. Upanishads
d. Vedas
4. All Christians accept the Bible as expressing …
a. Books of Moses
c. God’ word and message
b. c. sacred songs
d. stories about ancestors
5. According to what you have learnt in Grade Eight R.E, what important event happened
around 610 A.D?
a. Muhammad fled to Medina
c. The prophet Muhammad was born.
b. Muslim conquest of North Africa
d. The Quran began to be written
6. Which of the following was an agreement between God and the Israelites? The ….
a. Exodus
b. Old Testament
c. Passover
d. Ten Commandments
7. Originally , the Jews had stories about their …
a. Ancestors
b. ancient history
c. oral traditions
d. priests
8. The Old Testament books tell how different families of people were called by God or
were … to God.
a. Faithful
b. loving
c. unfaithful
d. ungrateful
9. The Israelites were a group of different tribes who lived in …
a. Canaan
b. Egypt
c. Judah
d. Palestine
10. What was the main function of Jerusalem Temple? It was ….
a. A place of refuge for Jews.
b. A place where scriptures could be read.
c. A place where animals could be sacrificed
d. The court of law
11. Which of the two sons of Isaac was chosen by God?
a. Esau
b. Ishmael
c. Jacob
d. Judah
12. In Hinduism sin means …
a. Bad karma
c. failing to respect Lakshimi
b. caring about things and people
d. offending spirits and other people.
13. “A religion can only be defended by holiness and good deeds of its followers, never by
quarrels” who spoke the words in this quotation?
a. God Vishnu
b. Indra
c. Mahatma Gandhi
d. The one reality
14. “Your wealth and children are only a temptation …? Where is this quotation taken from?
a. Bhagavad Gita
b. Mahabharata
c. Quran
d. Upanishads
15. What do we call the act of doing something to show you are really sorry?
a. Confession
b. Forgiveness
c.Penance
d. Repentance
16. According to the law of Dharma, what determines a duty of a Hindu?
a. Ambitious and Hopes
c. Qualifications that one possesses
b. One’s position in life
d. The talent that one has
17. What would a Muslim who has been involved in a serious road accident say? It is ….
a. A mere road accident
c. the work of Satan
b. The will of God
d. the work of witchcraft