Starter quiz
- What is the holy book for Christians?
- the Bible ✓
- the Qur’an
- the Torah
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Decorative writing found in mosques is known as ...- handwriting.
- calligraphy. ✓
- graffiti.
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- Figurative art is ...
- work that shows recognisable humans or animals. ✓
- work that shows only humans.
- work that shows lines or patterns.
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- In Islam, the word for 'forbidden' is ______.
- 'haram ' ✓
- The word 'guru' means ...
- 'learner'.
- 'teacher'. ✓
- 'wise'.
- 'founder'.
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Exit quiz
- In which religion is poetry included in the Guru Granth Sahib?
- Sikhi ✓
- Christianity
- Islam
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- Which book in the Bible is full of around 150 poems?
- Genesis
- Psalms ✓
- Proverbs
- Wisdom of Solomon
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- Match the keywords below to the correct definitions.
- poetry⇔lyrical arrangement of words to convey meaning ✓
- psalm⇔sacred song or hymn ✓
- hymn⇔religious song ✓
- Charles Wesley was a famous writer of Christian ...
- poetry.
- hymns. ✓
- prayers.
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- Which statement about poetry in Islam is the most accurate?
- All Muslims love poetry.
- Poetry is not allowed in Islam.
- Poetry can be important to some Muslims. There are many famous poets in Islam. ✓
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Key learning points
- People have often expressed themselves through poetry as well as prose.
- The poetry of Rumi is an inspiration to some Muslims.
- The Psalms are poetry found in the Bible that express ideas about God.
- Hymns are a form of poetry that is sung.
Common misconception
Muslims do not use poetry to understand ideas of God.
Poetry is an art form that Muslims use as a way of expressing their beliefs.
Keywords
Poetry - lyrical arrangment of words to convey meaning
Psalm - sacred song or hymn
Hymn - religious song
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