Grade 9 Religion (HRE101) Review
Final Exam Review – January 2014
BREAKDOWN OF EXAM
Category One: KNOWLEDGE
 Multiple Choice (20 marks)
 True or False (20 marks)
 Fill in the Blanks (10 marks)
 Definitions (10 marks)
(60 Marks)
Category Two: INQUIRY
 Short Answer Questions
(10 Marks)
Category Three: COMMUNICATION
 Reading Passage
(10 Marks)
Category Four: APPLICATION
 Long Answer Question
(10 Marks)
Total =
(90 Marks)
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFULLY STUDYING FOR AN EXAM
1. Budget your time wisely! – Do not start studying the night before!
Now that you have this exam review, go through your binders or notes and
make sure you aren’t missing any notes that you need to study.
2. Rewrite your notes to help with memorization! – Test yourself on a
separate paper by writing down answers to the topics listed in this review.
This helps refresh your memory because you’re thinking about what you are
writing.
3. Take study breaks! – Make sure you aren’t studying when you are really
tired. Get enough sleep and eat properly so you are ready to give 110%
4. Don’t cram! – It is proven to be ineffective if you start studying the night
before because you are taking in too much information, which can become
confusing and you will hardly remember anything at all.
5. Plan Ahead! – Begin studying topics you remember and that are easy for
you first. This allows you to spend more quality time on difficult lessons and
helps you relax. Simple tricks like this one helps you study properly and
efficiently.
CATEGORY ONE: KNOWLEDGE
60 Marks
This section includes: Multiple Choice, True or False, Fill in the Blanks, and Definitions
Be familiar with and be able to define the topics below:
Unit One: Scripture
 Ten Commandments & Moses – What are they? Where were they presented?
 Books in Bible – Names and types of books? How many?
 Moses & Red Sea – What happened?
 Major events in Jesus’ life – birth location, adulthood events, death
Unit Two: Profession of Faith
 Galileo & Copernicus – What are the scientific and church views?
 Holy Trinity – Define it
 Parables - Define it
 Genesis, Revelation, Gospel Books – What stories do these books teach us?
 Angels & Devil – Purpose? What names are used?
 Holy days – Easter, Christmas
 Beatitudes – What are they? What is their purpose?
 Churches and Cathedrals - Define it
 Covenant - Define it
 Saints, Martyrs & Relics – Define it
Unit Three: Christian Moral Development
 Dominion – Define it
 Personality: Nature vs. Nurture - What are the differences between each one?
 Media and self-image – How does it influences in society
 Fertility drugs & other forms of conception – What are the Church’s views?
 Multiple Intelligences – What are they?
 Death penalty and capital punishment – Define it
 Philanthropy – Define it
 Faith – Define it
Unit Four: Sacraments
 Golden Rule – Define it
 7 Sacraments – Understand each one and what they each represent. Define Sacrament.
 Various types of prayers – What are different types of prayers?
 Pope, Bishop, Priests – Roles and Responsibilities
 John the Baptist – Why is he important?
 Priests’ clothing –
 Role of the Apostles – Who are they? How many?
 Divorce and the Church – What are the Church’s views?
 Racism and discrimination – Define it and what are Church’s views?
 Transubstantiation – Define it
 Holy Orders and vocation – How is someone ordained? What roles are in Holy Orders?
Note: The topics listed above may be repeated in other units in this course where you can
also find other information to study from
CATEGORY TWO: INQUIRY
10 Marks
This section includes: Short Answer Questions
2 Questions x 5 Marks each = 10 Marks total
Topic: Sacraments
Sample Review Question:
1. What is the significance of the Holy Eucharist and what does it represent? What event
in Jesus’ life introduces Christians to the origin of the Holy Eucharist? Explain and
provide examples.
2. What is the significance of baptism? What event in Jesus’ life introduces Christians to
the origin of Baptism? Explain and provide examples.
Topic: Differences Amongst Different Churches
Sample Review Question:
1. What are the differences and similarities of Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant
Churches?
CATEGORY THREE: COMMUNICATION
10 Marks
This section includes: Reading Passage & Reading Comprehension Questions
4 Reading Comprehension Questions = 10 Marks Total
Topic: Self-Image and Self-Esteem
You will be given a reading passage you have never seen before and you will be tested for
reading comprehension. You must answer all questions in full sentence format and provide
examples from the reading passage.
CATEGORY FOUR: APPLICATION
10 Marks
This section includes: Long Answer Paragraph
1 Question = 10 Marks Total
Sample Review Question:
Why is learning about Catholic education an important part of our religion and our lives?
Think about:
Why do we learn about our faith? Why do we learn about and read the Bible? How does faith enrich your life? What is an
important life lesson you have learned in this course?
Brainstorm your ideas below:
Evaluation Criteria For Long Answer Paragraph
Introduction
1 Marks
Main Point # 1
& Supporting Example
1 Mark
1 Mark
Main Point # 2
& Supporting Example
1 Mark
1 Mark
Main Point # 3
& Supporting Example
1 Mark
1 Mark
Conclusion
1 Marks
Critical Thinking
& Connections to course and personal experiences
2 Marks
TOTAL
10 MARKS