Year 8 RS Exam Revision Guide 2023

A set of vocabulary flashcards for key terms and concepts related to the Year 8 RS exam topics.

Extremism

The belief in and support for ideas that are far from what is considered normal or reasonable, often in a political or religious context.

Religious Extremism

An ideology that is characterized by the belief that one's religious views are superior and that those who disagree are wrong or should be converted or eliminated.

Salvation

The act of being saved from sin and its consequences; often seen as the ultimate goal in Christian belief.

Messiah

A savior or liberator of a group of people, specifically referring to the expected leader in Jewish belief and Jesus in Christian belief.

Atonement

The reconciliation between God and humanity, often emphasized in Christianity through the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Prophecy

A prediction about the future, often related to divine revelation in religious contexts.

Crucifixion

The execution of Jesus on a cross, which is central to Christian teachings about his sacrifice.

Sacrificial Lamb

A reference to Jesus’s role in Christian theology as one who sacrifices himself for the sins of others.

Resurrection

The act of rising from the dead, specifically referring to Christ's resurrection after crucifixion in Christian belief.

Buddhism

A religion and philosophy based on the teachings of the Buddha, focusing on the attainment of enlightenment.

The 4 Sights

The four experiences that led Siddhartha Gautama to seek enlightenment: an old man, a sick man, a dead man, and an ascetic.

Anatta

The Buddhist doctrine of 'no-self', which teaches the absence of a permanent, unchanging self.

Anicca

The concept of impermanence in Buddhism, indicating that all things are in a constant state of flux.

Dukkha

The Buddhist term for suffering, dissatisfaction, or pain, recognized as an inherent part of existence.

The 4 Noble Truths

The central tenets of Buddhism that identify the nature of suffering and the path to its cessation.

Noble 8-Fold Path

The guideline in Buddhism for ethical and mental development with the goal of freeing the individual from attachments and delusions.

Enlightenment

A state of perfect wisdom and peace achieved by the eradication of ignorance and desires in Buddhism.