Early Life ‘Pub’ Quiz

1. What act does this statement define?

“the premature exit of the foetus from the womb”

2. What is the legal limit for an abortion in the UK, in weeks?

3. What two have to give permission before an abortion can go ahead?

4. Whose life could be at risk before abortion can take place? (2)

5. When is there no limit for an abortion to take place?

Abortion and the law

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Early Life ‘Pub’ Quiz - ANSWERS

1. Abortion2. 24 weeks3. Two doctors4. The mother and foetus5. If it has a disability

Abortion and the law

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Pro-Choice / Pro-Life

6. Name a Pro-Life organisation.7. Give 2 arguments in support of

abortion. (2)8. Name 3 ways campaigners can put

their views on abortion across to others. (3)

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Early Life ‘Pub’ Quiz - AnswersPro-Choice / Pro-Life

6. Pro-Life.org.uk7. Some choices – • It’s the mother’s body - she should decide what happens • Every baby has the right to proper care and love; if this is

not possible, abortion should be okay • There are already too many unwanted babies in our over-

populated world.  Why add more? • Raped women should not be made to have the baby as

they did not choose to get pregnant and would be constantly reminded of their ordeal as the child grows up

• If baby is severely handicapped, only mother can decide if she can look after the baby

8. Some choices – Campaign, attend marches, speak out about it, sign petitions,

lobby governments, pray

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Buddhist Views

9. What does this statement define?“the consequences of our words, thoughts

and actions”10. What is the Buddhist term for non-

violence?11. When do Buddhists believe life begins?12. Give another term for ‘loving-kindness’.

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Buddhist Views

9. Karma10. Ahimsa11. At conception12. Metta

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Christian Views

13. What is the sanctity of life argument?14. Give two Christian arguments against

abortion. (2)15. When do Roman Catholics believe life

begins?16. What exception do Catholics make to

abortion?17. What is a necessary evil?

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Christian Views

13. All life is special/sacred and should be respected and protected

14. Some choices –God creates all life, ‘God gives and takes away’, pregnancy is

a gift from God, don’t mess with God’s plan (“I knew you before you formed in the womb”), all humans were created in God’s image and so you are destroying a part of God

15. At conception16. If urgent medical care is needed for the mother and it will

save her life if the foetus is aborted.17. It is evil to abort a foetus but if it stops the mother from

suffering (e.g. if the foetus was conceived through rape), then it is necessary.

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Misc.

18. Give FOUR reasons why a woman might want an abortion. (4)

19. Give TWO alternatives to abortion. (2)

20. Name one person, other than the mum, whose opinion might be consider before aborting.

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Misc.

18. Some choices –Physical or mental health of mother is at risk,

can’t afford it, was conceived through rape, too young, too old, too many children already, not married, it was an affair

19. Fostering, Adoption, keep the baby20. Father, parents of pregnant woman,

doctors, religious leader e.g. priest, friendsOut of 7

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