Religion Exam Semester 1 2026

created by ren and i - Mary, the Stolen Generation, Aboriginal beliefs, Jewish people in the time of Jesus, Disciples, 9 aspects of religion

Who is Mary?

The mother of Jesus

What names do we call Mary?

The Mother of God, The Blessed Virgin Mary, The Chosen One, Blessed Among Women

When and where did Mary live?

Nazareth during the 1st century

How did Mary grow up?

She lived in Nazareth, and was raised as a typical Jewish woman of her time

What were some roles and responsibilities of Jewish women during the time of Jesus?

She had to be hardworking, thrifty, a good manager of the home, skilled in weaving, cooking and other household skills, and caring and compassionate to others

What is a disciple?

A follower of Jesus

Features of disciples

They actively followed Jesus' example, underwent continual personal transformation, and committed to His mission

How was Mary Jesus' first disciple?

She was the first to hear the Gospel, freely accept God's plan, and intentionally follow Jesus

How do Catholic people view Mary in art?

They teach about the dogmas and explain the symbols

What is a Dogma?

A belief or set of beliefs that is accepted by a group without being questioned or doubted.

What are the four dogmas about Mary?

Mary: Virgin Mother of God, Mary: The Immaculate Conception, Mary: The Assumption, Mary: Mother of the Church

What is the dogma "Mary: Virgin Mother of God" about

This dogma is about how Jesus became human through Mary

What is the dogma "Mary: The Immaculate Conception" about?

This dogma is about how Mary was born without original sin, because God kept her free from it.

What is the dogma "Mary: The Assumption" about?

This dogma is about how when Mary died, she was taken body and soul into Heaven.

What is the dogma "Mary: Mother of the Church" about?

This dogma is about how if Mary was the Mother of Christ, and Christ was the Church, then Mary was the Mother of the Church

What are some examples of symbols of Mary in art?

Fleur-de-lis, Orans Gesture, Three Stars, Blue Mantle, Enthroned Mary, the Halo, Jesus, Red tunic, Chi-Rho, The colours white and blue, A dove, the Marianist cross, Rays of light, the Sacred Heart, Flowers, stars, pears/fruit

What is the meaning behind the Fleur-de-lis?

It is a stylised lily, symbolising purity and royalty.

What is the meaning behind the Sacred Heart?

Purity, love, sorrow, and maternal compassion

What is the meaning of the Halo?

Holiness, divine radiance, and role of Mother as Jesus. Also can be stars to represent purity and heavenly royalty.

What does Theotokos mean?

'God bearer', ' Mary was the mother of God'

What is an apparition?

A supernatural appearance of a person or thing unexpectedly

What is an example of an apparition of Mary?

Medjugorie, Bosnia - Six children were visited by visions of Mary in 1981.

What is the "dreaming"?

Aboriginals believe it is a place where everything came from and will return to.

What is an Acknowledgment of Country?

A statement that shows respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land

What is a Welcome to Country?

An ancient protocol where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owners formally welcome visitors to their ancestral lands

What is Connection to Country?

A deep, reciprocal, and spiritual relationship with the land, waterways, and skies

Who is Bunjil?

The Bunurong/Boonwurrung peoples' Creator Spirit, the eagle

What do Dreaming stories explain?

They explain how the land was formed, how things came to be, and teach morals

How are Dreaming stories passed on?

They are passed down through songs, storytime, and dance

What is a message stick?

An ancient, traditional communication device used by Indigenous Australians that had symbols on them.

What was a message stick used for?

Storytelling and communication

What is the stolen generation?

They were many generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander children taken from their families to assimilation camps or to be adopted by white families

Impacts of the Stolen Generation

They lost touch with their culture, they lost their language, they lost their families, they don't trust healthcare, they weren't proud to be Aboriginal, multigenerational trauma is passed down

Issues faced by Aboriginal people today

Their life expectancy is lower and they are more susceptible to diseases, more Aboriginal children are in out-of-home care, the incarceration rate is higher

What are the 9 aspects of religion?

Beliefs, Ethics, Texts, Sacred Stories, Spaces, Places, Times and artifacts, Symbols, Social Structures, Rituals, Spiritual Experiences

What is the aspect of religion "Symbols"?

An image or object that represents the religion

What is the aspect of religion "Places and spaces"?

A place is a location important to the religion that people go to. A space is where you go to pray.

What is the aspect of religion "Myths and Sacred Stories"?

Stories told by the religion to teach a lesson

What is the aspect of religion "Rituals"?

Something people in the religion do over and over again.

What is the aspect of religion "Ethical principles"?

The rules of the religion.

What is the aspect of religion "Spiritual experiences"?

Moments in the religion where someone grows their faith or belief

What is assimilation?

The policy of forcing Aboriginal People to live like White Australians