Christianity

1-Mark Question: What proportion of the global population identifies as Christian?

Approximately one-third (around 33%).

2-Mark Question: Name two major denominations (branches) of Christianity.

1. Catholic Church
2. Protestant Church (or Orthodox Church)

2-Mark Question: Give two examples of how Christianity has influenced modern Western society.

1. Development of universal education and free healthcare.
2. Establishment of legal rights for women and children.

4-Mark Question: Explain two Christian beliefs about the nature of God.

1. God is holy and transcendent, meaning He is set apart, perfect, and beyond human comprehension.
2. God is immanent, meaning He is present in the world, personal, and accessible to believers as a friend.

4-Mark Question: Explain two historical events that led to major divisions within Christianity.

1. The Great Schism (1054): Disagreements over church authority split Christianity into the Catholic and Orthodox Churches.
2. The Reformation (c. 1500): Protests against Catholic Church practices led to the establishment of Protestant churches.

5-Mark Question: Explain two Christian teachings about God's relationship with humanity. Refer to scripture or sacred writing in your answer.

1. God is transcendent yet seeks a personal, intimate relationship with humans. 1 John 3:1 states: "See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God."
2. God is immanent through Jesus, demonstrating His love by becoming human and acting as a friend to all people, including sinners.

12-Mark Question: 'Christianity no longer influences modern society.' Evaluate this statement.

Agree (Arguments for):

• Increasing secularisation in Western nations has led to declining church attendance and religious participation.
• Secular humanism, rather than Christian scripture, increasingly guides modern laws and ethics.

Disagree (Arguments against):

• Historian Tom Holland (Dominion) demonstrates that core Western values—such as human rights, equality, universal healthcare, and education—are built on Christian foundations.
• Christianity remains the largest world religion (~33% of the population) and continues to grow rapidly in regions like Asia (e.g., China).

4-Mark Question: Explain two historical events that led to major divisions within Christianity.

1. The Great Schism (1054): Disagreements over church authority split Christianity into the Catholic and Orthodox Churches.
2. The Reformation (c. 1500): Protests against Catholic Church practices led to the establishment of Protestant churches.

5-Mark Question: Explain two Christian teachings about God's relationship with humanity. Refer to scripture or sacred writing in your answer.

1. God is transcendent yet seeks a personal, intimate relationship with humans. 1 John 3:1 states: "See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God."
2. God is immanent through Jesus, demonstrating His love by becoming human and acting as a friend to all people, including sinners.

12-Mark Question: 'Christianity no longer influences modern society.' Evaluate this statement.

Agree (Arguments for):

• Increasing secularisation in Western nations has led to declining church attendance and religious participation.
• Secular humanism, rather than Christian scripture, increasingly guides modern laws and ethics.

Disagree (Arguments against):

• Historian Tom Holland (Dominion) demonstrates that core Western values—such as human rights, equality, universal healthcare, and education—are built on Christian foundations.
• Christianity remains the largest world religion (~33% of the population) and continues to grow rapidly in regions like Asia (e.g., China).