Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises the Grade 8 HRE Mid Term 3 2025 Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document. This paper is a comprehensive assessment from the KJSEA Prediction Series for Hindu Religious Education.

  The examination is structured into two sections, A and B, with a total of 100 marks to be completed within a duration of 2 hours. Section A consists of 20 multiple-choice questions (20 marks), and Section B contains 10 structured, multi-part questions (80 marks).

  The assessment covers a wide array of topics central to Hindu philosophy, scriptures, and practices:

  • Core Hindu Beliefs: This area tests fundamental concepts such as Samsara (the cycle of rebirth), Karma (action and consequence), Moksha (liberation), Dharma (duty), Atman (the self), and Maya (cosmic illusion).
  • Sacred Scriptures: Focuses on the importance and teachings of the Vedas, Upanishads, and the great epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, including the moral guidance of the Bhagavad Gita.
  • Worship, Rituals, and Festivals: Includes the practice and purpose of puja and Homa (fire ceremony), the significance of major festivals like Diwali and Holi, and life-cycle ceremonies (Sanskara).
  • Deities and Spiritual Figures: Assesses knowledge of the Hindu trinity, other deities like Ganesha, their symbolism, and the roles of spiritual guides such as Gurus and Rishis.
  • Yoga and Ethical Living: This section explores the different paths of Yoga (Karma, Bhakti), the ethical principles (Yamas like Ahimsa and Satya), spiritual practices like Pranayama, and philosophical concepts like Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family).
  • The Four Stages of Life (Ashramas): Tests understanding of the structure and purpose of the different stages of a Hindu's life, such as the student and householder stages.
• File Size:

  83.57 KB
• Length:

  6 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  HRE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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