Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 7 Hindu Religious Education Term 3 2026 Opener Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is towards the end of the file.

  This examination evaluates learners' comprehension of Hindu Dharma, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, covering core philosophical concepts, holy scriptures, moral virtues, rites of passage, and practical temple worship rituals.

  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 100 Marks
  • Number of Questions: 38 Questions (Questions 1 to 38)
  • Structure: Section A (20 Marks) comprising 20 multiple-choice questions, and Section B (80 Marks) comprising 18 structured and explanatory questions.

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A (Multiple Choice Questions):
    • Concepts of the Supreme Reality (Paramatma) and divine manifestations (Avatars)
    • Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha under the Bodhi tree
    • Classical languages of Hindu scriptures (Sanskrit)
    • The Bhagavad Gita within the Mahabharata epic
    • Foundational ethical principles: Karma, Ahimsa, and Dharma
    • Buddhism: concept of Nirvana and the Noble Eightfold Path
    • Temple and Mandir etiquette and protocols for devotees
    • Etymology and the Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga (Patanjali)
    • Four Paths of Yoga (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Raja Yoga) and devotional singing (Bhajans/Kirtans)
    • Sanskars (Rites of Passage): Vidyarambha and Upanayana (Sacred Thread ceremony)
    • Virtues of Dharma: Satya (Truthfulness), Daya (Compassion), and Shaucha (Purity)
  • Section B (Structured Questions):
    • Definition of Paramatma and reasons for divine manifestations (Avatars)
    • The Four Noble Truths (Arya Satya) of Buddhism and applying compassion (Karuna) in school
    • Classification of scriptures into Shruti (Vedas, Upanishads) and Smriti (Epics, Puranas)
    • Practical stress management and ethical lessons from the Bhagavad Gita and Karma Yoga
    • Differentiating between Samanya Dharma (universal duties) and Vishesha Dharma (situational duties)
    • Core moral virtues of Dharma (Satya, Ahimsa, Daya, Shaucha, Asteya)
    • The Three Jewels of Buddhism (Triratna) and the definition of Sangha
    • Visitor etiquette rules when attending a Hindu Mandir or Buddhist Vihara
    • Ritual significance of lighting Diyas and burning Agarbatti during worship
    • Health, postural, and spiritual benefits of Yoga and Asanas for students
    • Focus areas of Ashtanga Yoga: Pranayama (breath control) and Dhyana (meditation)
    • Distinction between Saguna Bhakti (God with form) and Nirguna Bhakti (formless God)
    • Expressions of Navadha Bhakti (Shravanam, Kirtanam, Smaranam)
    • Spiritual importance of Shodasha Sanskars (from Garbhadhana to Antyeshti)
    • Social and domestic duties established through Vivaha Sanskar (Marriage)
    • Symbolic spiritual duties of the three strands of the Yajnopavita (Sacred Thread)
    • Significance of the Namakarana Sanskar (Naming ceremony) for child integration
    • Traditional cultural rituals performed during Hindu wedding ceremonies
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• Length:

  12 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 7
• Subject:

  HRE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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