31. How names can tell painful stories

What is special about a person's name according to the episode?

• It is always chosen by ourselves
• It has power over our identity
• It doesn’t matter much culturally
• It's based on astrological signs

Why might someone want to change their name?

• To become more popular
• Because of historical injustice
• Due to astrological reasons
• To get social media fame

Where does Bishop Anderson Jeremiah's name originate from?

• From a famous Indian king
• From a British missionary
• From a local warrior legend
• From both Indian and British roots

What does the word 'baggage' refer to in this episode?

• Outdated fashion choices
• Outdated or unhelpful beliefs
• New scientific facts
• Old music preferences

Why did some low-status Indians convert to Christianity?

• For money benefits
• To escape social discrimination
• To gain British citizenship
• To be accepted in Christian society

Who is Professor Robert Beckford?

• A sports personality
• A writer and activist theologian
• A college professor in India
• A UK parliament member

What did Professor Beckford name his son and why?

• Joshua, after a king
• Micah, after a biblical prophet
• David, because it sounded nice
• Mohammed, after a relative

What does the idiom 'speak truth to power' mean?

• To support the government
• To resist injustice by telling the truth
• To gain political support
• To quietly rebel

What does 'to ruffle someone's feathers' mean?

• To calm someone
• To annoy or upset someone
• To impress someone
• To feather your own nest

What is currently the world’s most popular boy's name, according to the episode?

• Jesus
• Mohammed
• Noah
• John