{"id":1484,"date":"2026-11-03T18:16:38","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T23:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewaybibleinstitute.com\/?page_id=1484"},"modified":"2026-11-03T18:16:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T23:16:38","slug":"religious-studies-free-mastery-check","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thewaybibleinstitute.com\/ht\/religious-studies-free-mastery-check\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Religious Studies Mastery Check \u2014 Book 1, Units 1\u20138"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"tw-mastery\">\n<style>\n#tw-mastery{background:#fbf6e9;color:#10233f;font:18px\/1.65 system-ui,sans-serif;max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden}#tw-mastery *{box-sizing:border-box}#tw-mastery header{background:#10233f;color:#fff;padding:40px 28px}#tw-mastery h1{font:700 clamp(32px,6vw,54px)\/1.1 Georgia,serif;color:inherit;margin:12px 0}#tw-mastery h2{font-family:Georgia,serif;color:inherit}#tw-mastery .gold{color:#f1c75b}#tw-mastery main{padding:28px}#tw-mastery fieldset{background:white;border:1px solid #d7c9a8;border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 22px;padding:20px;min-width:0}#tw-mastery legend{font-weight:700;padding:0 6px;max-width:100%}#tw-mastery label{display:flex;gap:12px;padding:12px;margin:6px 0;border:1px solid #d4d8dc;border-radius:7px;cursor:pointer}#tw-mastery input{width:20px;height:20px;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:5px}#tw-mastery label:has(input:checked){background:#fdf0ca;border-color:#9e721d}#tw-mastery a.tw-button,#tw-mastery button{display:inline-block;background:#f0c459;color:#10233f;border:0;border-radius:8px;padding:15px 20px;font:700 18px\/1.4 system-ui,sans-serif;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer}#tw-mastery :focus-visible{outline:3px solid #2869ba;outline-offset:4px}#tw-mastery .offer{padding:25px;background:#e9dcc0;border-radius:12px;margin:24px 0}#tw-mastery .feedback{padding:14px;border-left:4px solid #356848;background:#eef7f0;margin-top:14px}#tw-mastery .feedback.wrong{border-color:#ad5738;background:#fff2e9}#tw-mastery .small{font-size:14px}#tw-mastery #tw-result{scroll-margin-top:30px}#tw-mastery .result-card{background:#10233f;color:white;padding:26px;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:24px}\n<\/style>\n<header><p class=\"gold\">THE WAY INSTITUTE \u00b7 FREE MASTERY CHECK<\/p><h1>How confident are you in Religious Studies?<\/h1><p>10 questions \u00b7 Book 1, Units 1\u20138 \u00b7 Instant results<\/p><p class=\"small\">Based on The Way Religious Studies Study Companion, Book 1, Part 1. This short check gives a starting point for learning; it is not a full examination or certificate.<\/p><\/header>\n<main><div class=\"offer\"><h2>First Zoom tutoring session FREE<\/h2><p>Let\u2019s get your child mastering Religious Studies. Parents: send <strong>FREETHEWAY<\/strong> on WhatsApp to claim. The first 5 WhatsApp responses using the code receive the <strong>Unit 1 Question Bank FREE<\/strong>. Limited tutoring spaces available.<\/p><a class=\"tw-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/12425585039?text=FREETHEWAY%20%E2%80%94%20I%20would%20like%20to%20claim%20my%20child's%20first%20FREE%20Zoom%20Religious%20Studies%20tutoring%20session.\">Claim on WhatsApp<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Choose one answer for every question, then select <strong>See my results<\/strong>. Each question is worth one point. Answers and explanations appear after submission.<\/p><p class=\"small\">No name, email or sign-in required. Your answers and score are not saved by this check. You can choose to share your score with us on WhatsApp.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tw-result\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/div>\n<form id=\"tw-form\"><fieldset><legend>1. What does the word Gospel mean?<\/legend><p class=\"small\">Unit 1<\/p><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q0\" value=\"0\"><span>A. Teaching<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q0\" value=\"1\"><span>B. Good News<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q0\" value=\"2\"><span>C. Law<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q0\" value=\"3\"><span>D. Prophecy<\/span><\/label><div id=\"tw-feedback-0\" hidden><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset><legend>2. Which empire ruled the land of Israel during the time of Jesus?<\/legend><p class=\"small\">Unit 1<\/p><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q1\" value=\"0\"><span>A. Greek Empire<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q1\" value=\"1\"><span>B. Roman Empire<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q1\" value=\"2\"><span>C. Persian Empire<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q1\" value=\"3\"><span>D. Babylonian Empire<\/span><\/label><div id=\"tw-feedback-1\" hidden><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset><legend>3. What was Zechariah\u2019s occupation?<\/legend><p class=\"small\">Unit 2<\/p><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q2\" value=\"0\"><span>A. Fisherman<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q2\" value=\"1\"><span>B. Rabbi<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q2\" value=\"2\"><span>C. Priest<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q2\" value=\"3\"><span>D. Tax collector<\/span><\/label><div id=\"tw-feedback-2\" hidden><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset><legend>4. Who appeared to Mary in the Annunciation?<\/legend><p class=\"small\">Unit 3<\/p><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q3\" value=\"0\"><span>A. Michael<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q3\" value=\"1\"><span>B. Gabriel<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q3\" value=\"2\"><span>C. Elijah<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q3\" value=\"3\"><span>D. Moses<\/span><\/label><div id=\"tw-feedback-3\" hidden><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset><legend>5. What was Jesus doing when His parents found Him in the Temple?<\/legend><p class=\"small\">Unit 4<\/p><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q4\" value=\"0\"><span>A. Sleeping<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q4\" value=\"1\"><span>B. Collecting taxes<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q4\" value=\"2\"><span>C. Preparing a meal<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q4\" value=\"3\"><span>D. Listening and asking questions<\/span><\/label><div id=\"tw-feedback-4\" hidden><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset><legend>6. What did Jesus use to resist temptation?<\/legend><p class=\"small\">Unit 5<\/p><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q5\" value=\"0\"><span>A. Scripture<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q5\" value=\"1\"><span>B. Political power<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q5\" value=\"2\"><span>C. Money<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q5\" value=\"3\"><span>D. Military force<\/span><\/label><div id=\"tw-feedback-5\" hidden><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset><legend>7. The Sermon on the Mount is found in which chapters?<\/legend><p class=\"small\">Unit 6<\/p><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q6\" value=\"0\"><span>A. Matthew 1\u20133<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q6\" value=\"1\"><span>B. Matthew 10\u201312<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q6\" value=\"2\"><span>C. Matthew 5\u20137<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q6\" value=\"3\"><span>D. Matthew 26\u201328<\/span><\/label><div id=\"tw-feedback-6\" hidden><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset><legend>8. In the Parable of the Sower, what does the seed represent?<\/legend><p class=\"small\">Unit 7<\/p><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q7\" value=\"0\"><span>A. Wealth<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q7\" value=\"1\"><span>B. The word of God<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q7\" value=\"2\"><span>C. Roman rule<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q7\" value=\"3\"><span>D. The Temple<\/span><\/label><div id=\"tw-feedback-7\" hidden><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset><legend>9. What quality does the Good Samaritan demonstrate?<\/legend><p class=\"small\">Unit 7<\/p><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q8\" value=\"0\"><span>A. Political ambition<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q8\" value=\"1\"><span>B. Religious status<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q8\" value=\"2\"><span>C. Compassion<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q8\" value=\"3\"><span>D. Desire for wealth<\/span><\/label><div id=\"tw-feedback-8\" hidden><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset><legend>10. Why are miracles sometimes called signs in the Gospels?<\/legend><p class=\"small\">Unit 8<\/p><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q9\" value=\"0\"><span>A. They identify travel routes<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q9\" value=\"1\"><span>B. They replace Jesus\u2019 teaching<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q9\" value=\"2\"><span>C. They record Roman laws<\/span><\/label><label><input type=\"radio\" required name=\"q9\" value=\"3\"><span>D. They point to Jesus\u2019 identity and mission<\/span><\/label><div id=\"tw-feedback-9\" hidden><\/div><\/fieldset><button type=\"submit\">See my results<\/button><button type=\"reset\" style=\"background:#e4e8ec;margin:12px\">Try again<\/button><\/form>\n<noscript><p>Please enable JavaScript to receive your instant result, or contact us on WhatsApp for help.<\/p><\/noscript>\n<p class=\"small\">Source: Dr. Kevin A. Hall, The Way Religious Studies Study Companion, Book 1, Part 1. 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