EXAM REVISION RELIGION

Who was Mary?

Mary was a Jewish woman from Nazareth chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus.

Where did Mary live?

Nazareth in Galilee.

What religion was Mary?

Judaism.

What is a disciple?

A follower of Jesus who learns from and follows His teachings.

Why is Mary called the first disciple?

She trusted God, accepted God's plan, and followed Jesus faithfully.

What colours are associated with Mary?

Blue and white.

What does blue symbolise in Marian artwork?

Faithfulness, heaven, and loyalty.

What does white symbolise in Marian artwork?

Purity, innocence, and holiness.

What does a lily symbolise?

Purity and holiness.

What does a rose symbolise?

Love and beauty.

What does a crown symbolise?

Mary as Queen of Heaven.

What is the Hail Mary?

A prayer asking Mary to pray for us.

What is the Magnificat?

Mary's prayer praising God.

Where did Mary appear in 1531?

Guadalupe, Mexico.

Where did Mary appear in 1858?

Lourdes, France.

Where did Mary appear in 1917?

Fatima, Portugal.

What is the Immaculate Conception?

Mary was conceived without Original Sin.

What is the Assumption?

Mary was taken body and soul into Heaven.

What does Theotokos mean?

Mother of God.

What is an Acknowledgment of Country?

A statement recognising the Traditional Owners of the land.

What is a Welcome to Country?

A ceremony performed by an Elder welcoming people onto Country.

What does Country mean for Aboriginal peoples?

Land, water, culture, ancestors, spirituality, and identity.

What were message sticks used for?

Sending messages between Aboriginal groups.

What were the Stolen Generations?

Aboriginal children removed from their families by governments and institutions.

What was one impact of the Stolen Generations?

Loss of family, culture, language, and identity.

What is an impact of the Stolen Generations today?

Intergenerational trauma and cultural disconnection.

What is the Catholic creation story?

God created the world and everything in it.

Where is the Catholic creation story found?

The Book of Genesis.

What is the Dreaming?

Aboriginal beliefs explaining creation, laws, spirituality, and connection to Country.

Why is the Dreaming important?

It teaches laws, values, identity, and relationships with the land.

Who is Bunjil?

A creator spirit represented as an eagle.

What did Bunjil create?

The land, people, animals, and laws.

What are Beliefs in the 9 Aspects of Religion?

Teachings about creation and life.

What are Sacred Stories?

Dreaming stories and creation stories.

What are Sacred Texts in Aboriginal religion?

Oral traditions passed down through generations.

What are Rituals?

Ceremonies, dances, and smoking ceremonies.

What are Ethics?

Values such as respect for Country and Elders.

What are Symbols?

Totems, artwork, and message sticks.

What are Sacred Places?

Country, rivers, mountains, and significant sites.

What are Spiritual Experiences?

Connections with ancestors and the land.

What is Community in the 9 Aspects of Religion?

Family groups, Elders, and shared traditions.

What are the five core Catholic beliefs about Mary?

Virgin Mary, Mother of God, Immaculate Conception, Assumption, and Mother of the Church.