The Ten Commandments

A Test

Part A Knowledge of the Commandments (10 marks)

Copy out the commandments, filling in the gaps below.
  1. I am the Lord your God: you shall ___________________ worship no other Gods but me.
  2. You shall not use God’s ___________________ name for evil purposes.
  3. Observe the ___________________ Sabbath day and keep it holy.
  4. ___________________ Respect your father and your mother.
  5. You shall not commit ___________________ murder.
  6. You shall not commit ___________________ adultery.
  7. You shall not ___________________ steal.
  8. You shall not accuse anyone ___________________ falsely.
  9. You shall not desire your neighbour’s ___________________ wife.
  10. You shall not desire your neighbour’s possessions___________________.

Part B Understanding the Commandments (10 marks)
  1. What is ‘adultery’? (2 marks)
  2. Give an example how someone might break the commandment about parents. (2 marks)
  3. In what ways may the very first commandment be broken. (2 marks)
  4. What do you think the commandment about killing means? (2 marks)
  5. Give two ways in which the commandment about using God’s name may be broken. (2 marks)

Part C Evaluating the Commandments (10 marks)
  1. Is stealing always wrong? Say why you take your point of view. (3 marks)
  2. Do you think it is possible to have a law which says you must not be jealous? Give your reasons. (3 marks)
  3. Are there occasions when it might be right to kill someone? If so, would this be murder? (4 marks)

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