Buddhism
Name one of the Four Noble Truths.
Life is suffering (dukkha)
Suffering arises from craving and attachment. The main causes are greed, hate, and ignorance (Samudaya)
It is possible to end suffering and achieve enlightenment (nirvana) (Nirodha)
The path to end suffering is the Noble Eightfold Path, a set of ethical and mental practices. (Magga)
What is the holy book of Christianity?
The Bible.
Who are the palawa?
The First Nations people of Tasmania.
Name one mythological creature.
Minotaur, Phoenix, Yeti, Bunyip.
What is the Eightfold Path?
A guide of ethical conduct, meditation, and wisdom (Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration).
What is the significance of Easter?
It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
What is the role of Dreaming stories?
They explain creation, laws, and cultural values; they pass on spiritual knowledge.
Define 'archetype.'
A universal character pattern or symbol in myths/stories.
What does 'nirvana' mean?
Release from the cycle of rebirth; ultimate peace.
Name one Catholic sacrament.
Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony (Marriage)
Name a natural element important in Palawa spirituality.
Fire, water, land, animals, stars.
What is the difference between a myth and a legend?
Myths explain origins/nature; legends are based on historical figures/events.
What does the term “Middle Way” mean in Buddhism?
The balanced path between extreme self-denial and indulgence
What does the Trinity represent?
One God in three persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
How do Palawa stories and mythology preserve history and culture without written texts?
Through oral storytelling, ceremony, song, dance, and art.
Give an example of the 'hero’s journey.'
Luke Skywalker in Star Wars; Harry Potter’s quest, Maui in Moana
What is the sacred language many Buddhist texts are written in?
Pali or Sanskrit
Explain the difference between Catholic and Protestant traditions.
Catholicism emphasises the authority of the Pope and tradition; Protestantism emphasizes scripture alone and rejects papal authority.
How does Palawa culture view the connection between land and people?
Land and people are deeply connected; land is spiritual, not just physical.
What makes a story a “myth” instead of just a folktale?
Myths usually explain origins, nature, or gods, while folktales are cultural stories for teaching or entertainment