Senior Secondary (HKDSE) · Ethics and Religious Studies

Passion - Crucifixion and burial: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

During the Crucifixion and burial (Mk 15:21), what happened to Simon of Cyrene as Jesus was being led out to Golgotha?

Question 2

1 mark

Regarding Crucifixion and burial, what was the significance of the curtain of the temple being torn in two (Mk 15:38) at the moment of Jesus' death?

Question 3

1 mark

Following Jesus' crucifixion, His burial was carried out by Joseph of Arimathea. What is the significance of Joseph's actions and the circumstances surrounding Jesus' burial?

Question 4

1 mark

In the context of Crucifixion and burial, what was the legal significance of Joseph of Arimathea asking Pilate for Jesus' body (Mk 15:42-45)?

Question 5

1 mark

During the Crucifixion and burial (Mk 15:16-47), the reaction of the Roman centurion at the moment of Jesus' death is highly significant. Why is his declaration, "Truly this man was the Son of God!" (Mk 15:39), a pivotal moment in Mark's Gospel?

Question 6

4 marks

Based on the Gospel of Mark, describe the reactions of the Roman Officer and the women who witnessed the Crucifixion and burial. How do their roles serve as evidence in the narrative?

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Question 7

6 marks

In the context of Passion - Crucifixion and burial, explain how the mockery of the priests and scribes (Mk. 15:31-32) ironically reveals Jesus' true identity and the paradox of His power to "save others" but not Himself.

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Question 8

3 marks

In the account of the Burial of Jesus (Mk. 15:42-47), what was the significance of Joseph of Arimathea’s request to Pilate, and what did his actions confirm about Jesus' physical state?

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Question 9

6 marks

The Crucifixion of Jesus, as recorded in the Gospel of Mark (Mk. 15:16-41), is a pivotal event. It is understood not only as a historical execution but also as a profound theological moment.

(a) Explain the theological meaning of “crucifixion” within the context of the New Testament, detailing what it accomplishes regarding the relationship between God and humanity. (2 points)
(b) Describe two distinct aspects of the Crucifixion narrative (excluding the account of Jesus' words on the cross) that demonstrated the fulfillment of prophecy or the true identity of Jesus to those present. Justify your answer with reference to the reactions or observations recorded in the Gospel. (4 points)

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Question 10

6 marks

The burial of Jesus (Mk 15:42-47) involves figures who were not part of the inner circle of the Twelve Apostles.

(a) Identify Joseph of Arimathea and explain his role in ensuring a proper Jewish burial for Jesus despite the circumstances. (3 points)
(b) Why is the presence of the female witnesses (such as Mary Magdalene) at both the crucifixion and the burial significant for the subsequent resurrection narrative? (3 points)

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