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  • Year 10

Creation

In this lesson, we will focus on the story of creation in Christianity. We will look at the story of creation and The Fall, and we'll practise using quotations in examination questions.

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Creation

In this lesson, we will focus on the story of creation in Christianity. We will look at the story of creation and The Fall, and we'll practise using quotations in examination questions.

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Key learning points

  1. Origins of the universe (Gen 1).
  2. Origins of humanity (Gen 2).

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which keyword below means 'all powerful'?

Omnibenevolent
Correct answer: Omnipotent
Omniscient
Transcendent

Q2.
Which of the explanations below best fits the traditional mainstream view of the Trinity in Christianity?

The Trinity is the belief that God is made up of three parts, God, the Son and the Holy Spirit
The Trinity is the belief that there are three Gods who are united, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
Correct answer: The Trinity is the belief that there is one God in three persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
The Trinity is the belief that there is one God who takes on three roles, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Q3.
What does traditional Christianity see as Jesus' main role?

Author
Creator
Guide
Correct answer: Saviour

Q4.
Which option below is NOT a reason why traditional Christianity teaches that God should be worshipped?

He has authority over the world
He is the creator of all things
He is the saviour
Correct answer: If a person worships him, God will love them more

Q5.
In paintings, which colour is Jesus shown as wearing?

Blue
Gold
Correct answer: Red
Silver

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5 Questions

Q1.
How many days does the Genesis story say God created the world in?

40
5
Correct answer: 6
7

Q2.
Which answer below is NOT a way in which humans were created differently from animals in the Genesis story?

God breathes life into Adam's nostrils
Humans are made in God's image
Correct answer: Humans are smarter than the animals
Humans are told to rule over the animals

Q3.
In the story of creation in Genesis, what is Adam told NOT to do?

Correct answer: He should not eat fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil
He should not eat meat
He should not murder another human
He should not worship other Gods

Q4.
In the Genesis story, what was the consequence of Adam and Eve sinning?

Satan would be able to control them
They would be hunted by wild animals
Correct answer: They would die, and their relationships with God, one another and creation would be broken
They would have to eat meat to survive

Q5.
Which keyword below best fits with the following definitions, 'the sin which Christians traditionally believe was passed down from Adam and Eve, which all humans are born with.'

Correct answer: Original sin
The Fall
The first sin
Unique sin