The death penalty (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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What does capital punishment involve?
What does capital punishment involve?
Execution of a condemned prisoner
When did the UK abolish capital punishment for murder?
When did the UK abolish capital punishment for murder?
1965
How may the death penalty prevent crime according to supporters?
How may the death penalty prevent crime according to supporters?
It deters others from similar crimes
How does execution prevent reoffending?
How does execution prevent reoffending?
By ensuring they can never reoffend
What might execution provide for victims' families?
What might execution provide for victims' families?
A sense that justice has been served
What did Prophet Muhammad do as ruler of Medina?
What did Prophet Muhammad do as ruler of Medina?
He sentenced individuals to death for murder
What Islamic texts mention the death penalty?
What Islamic texts mention the death penalty?
The Qur'an and Shari'ah law
What does the Qur'an emphasise as alternatives to capital punishment?
What does the Qur'an emphasise as alternatives to capital punishment?
Mercy and forgiveness
Why do some Muslims oppose capital punishment?
Why do some Muslims oppose capital punishment?
Human life has special sanctity
What crimes does Sahih Muslim 16:4152 suggest deserve the death penalty?
What crimes does Sahih Muslim 16:4152 suggest deserve the death penalty?
Murder and refusing Islamic duty
Which crimes does the Qur'an indicate may warrant the death penalty?
Which crimes does the Qur'an indicate may warrant the death penalty?
Rape, homosexual acts, and apostasy
What major concern do humanists have about capital punishment?
What major concern do humanists have about capital punishment?
Innocent people might be executed