Written RE exam (term 1)

Ten Commandments

Laws given by Moses that guide Jewish belief and behaviour.

Covenant

A sacred agreement between Jews and God involving obedience and faithfulness.

Moral Laws

Rules about how to treat others (e.g. don’t steal, don’t lie)

Religious Duties

Commands about worshipping God (e.g. keep the Sabbath, no other gods)

Kosher

Jewish dietary laws about what is allowed to eat.

Separation of Meat and Dairy

Rule that meat and dairy cannot be eaten together.

Permitted Animals

Animals must meet specific rules (e.g. split hooves, chew cud)

Humane Slaughter

Animals must be killed in a respectful and painless way.

Obedience to God

Following kosher laws shows faithfulness and respect to God.

Sawm

Fasting from dawn to sunset during Ramadan.

5 Pillars of Islam

The five main duties Muslims must follow.

Self-Discipline

Controlling desires (like food and drink) to grow spiritually.

Devotion to Allah

Showing commitment to Allah through fasting.

Empathy

Understanding the struggles of the poor through fasting.

Right Speech

Speaking truthfully, kindly, and repectfully.

Eightfold Path

The Buddhist guide to end suffering and reach enlightenment.

Harmful Speech

Lies, gossip, and hard words that hurt others.

Positieve Communication

Words that promote peace and understanding.

Puja

A Hindu worship ritual showing devotion to god like Vishnu and Shiva.

Offerings

Gifts such as flowers, food, and incese given during worship.

Devotion

Love and dedication shown to a deity.

Spiritual Connection

A close relationship between the worshipper and the divine.

Blessings

Help, guidance, or protection received from the gods.