a. What is meant by ‘contraception’? [2]
b. Describe, for one religious tradition, teachings about divorce. [5]
c. Explain, for either two religions or two religious traditions, beliefs about the nature and purpose of sex. [8]
d. ‘It is easy to be married to someone from a different religious tradition’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘euthanasia’? [2]
b. Describe two examples of sustainability. [5]
c. Describe two examples of sustainability. [8]
d. ‘Belief in life after death is no longer important.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘censorship’? [2]
b. Describe an example of conflict between personal conviction and the laws of a country. [5]
c. Explain, from either two religions or two religious traditions, attitudes to racial prejudice and discrimination. [8]
d. ‘Everyone should be free to express their religious beliefs.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘punishment’? [2]
b. Describe two examples of the work of prison chaplains. [5]
c. Explain, from either two religions or two religious traditions, beliefs about forgiveness.[8]
d. 'If God exists then there should be no suffering' [15]
a. What do Christians mean by ‘omnibenevolent’?[2]
b. Describe what happened at the Resurrection of Jesus. [5]
c. Explain Christian beliefs about the oneness of God.[8]
d. ‘Beliefs about heaven are the most important Christian beliefs.’ [15]
a. What do Christians mean by ‘sacraments’? [2]
b. Describe two features of a Christian Baptism. [5]
c. Explain why pilgrimage is important to some Christians. [8]
d. ‘Using set prayers is the best way for Christians to pray’. [15]
a. What do Muslims mean by ‘Al Qadr’? [2]
b. Describe Muslim beliefs about Isa. [5]
c. Explain Muslim attitudes towards Kutub (books). [8]
d. ‘Belief in the Day of Judgement is the most important belief for Muslims.’ [15]
a. What do Muslims mean by ‘ummah’? [2]
b. Describe two religious practices performed by Muslims during the Hajj pilgrimage.[5]
c. Explain the importance of the Shahadah for Muslims. [8]
d. ‘Giving to charity is the most important duty in Islam’. [15]
a. What is meant by commitment [2]
b. Describe two reasons religious believers might have for disagreeing with the use of contraception [5]
c. Explain, from either two religions or two religious traditions teachings, attitudes to divorce [8]
d. “Men and Women will never have equal roles in worship” [15]
a. What is meant by the soul. [2]
b. Describe the beliefs of Charles Darwin about evolution. [5]
c. Explain, from either two religions or two religious traditions teachings, beliefs about being responsible for the environment. [8]
d. “Abortion should only be allowed if the woman’s life is in danger” [15]
a. What is meant by ‘discrimination’? [2]
b. Describe reasons that religious believers might have for disagreeing with religious extremism. [5]
c. Explain, from either two religions or two religious traditions teachings, how human rights are promoted. [8]
d. ‘All religious believers should give money to charity’ [15]
a. What is meant by sin? [2]
b. Describe two causes of crime. [5]
c. Explain, from either two religions or two religious traditions teachings, attitudes to the death penalty. [8]
d. If God exists then there should be no suffering [15]
a. What do Christians mean by the ‘Trinity’? [2]
b. Describe Christian beliefs about hell. [5]
c. Explain Christian beliefs about the nature and role of humans. [8]
d. ‘For Christians, the Incarnation of Jesus is more important that the Ascension’ [15]
a. What do Christians mean by ‘sacraments?’ [2]
b. Describe how the world Council of Churches works for reconciliation. [5]
c. Explain the role and meaning of the Eucharist for Christians. [8]
d. ‘Census results prove Britian is no longer a Christian country’. [15]
a. What do Muslims mean by ‘Al Qadr’? [2]
b. Describe the five roots in Usul ad-Din [5]
c. Explain Muslim teaching about the nature of Allah. [8]
d. ‘‘For Muslims belief in angels is more important than belief in the prophets.’ [15]
a. What do Muslims mean by ‘haram’? [2]
b. Describe how Muslims might pray at home [5]
c. Explain the importance of the Night of Power for Muslims. [8]
d. ‘It is difficult to live as a Muslim in Britain today’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘roles’? [2]
b. Describe reasons religious believers might disagree with adultery (having sex with someone other than your marriage partner). [5]
c. Explain, from either two religions or two religious traditions, beliefs about same sex relationships... [8]
d. ‘‘Marriage has no purpose in 21st century Britain..’’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘evolution’? [2]
b. Describe how religious believers might show they care for the environment.. [5]
c. Explain, from either two religions or two religious traditions, beliefs and teachings about the afterlife. [8]
d. It is never right to take a life.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘extremism’? [2]
b. Describe how religious believers promote human rights. [5]
c. Explain, from either two religions or two religious traditions, teachings about prejudice and discrimination. [8]
d. ‘‘Religious believers should always obey the laws of a country.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘good’? [2]
b. Describe two aims of punishment. [5]
c. Explain, from either two religions or two religious traditions, attitudes to forgiveness. [8]
d. ‘Only God can help people know right from wrong.’ [15]
a.What do Christians mean by the ‘atonement’? [2]
b. Describe the role of Word and Spirit in creation. [5]
c. Explain different ways in which Christians interpret the Bible.. [8]
d. ‘For Christians, the resurrection of Jesus is the most important belief.’ [15]
a. What do Christians mean by ‘evangelism’? [2]
b. Describe how Christians might celebrate Christmas. [5]
c. Explain why Christians have different beliefs about Baptism. [8]
d. ‘Christians are no longer persecuted for their faith.’ [15]
a. What do Muslims mean by ‘prophethood’? [2]
b. Describe the articles of faith in Sunni Islam. [5]
c. Explain why Ibrahim is important in Islam. [8]
d. ‘Muslim belief in Al-Qadr (Predestination) means Muslims have no freedom.’ [15]
a. What do Muslims mean by ‘lesser jihad’? [2]
b. Describe how Muslims might celebrate Id-ulFit [5]
c. Explain why Muslims fast during Ramadan [8]
d. ‘Prayer is the most important Muslim practice.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘gender equality’? [2]
b. Describe the importance of family to religious believers. [5]
c. Explain from either two religions or two religious traditions, beliefs about the nature and purpose of marriage.. [8]
d. ‘Religious believers should never use contraception.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘evolution’? [2]
b. Describe Humanist views about ‘Dignity in Dying’.. [5]
c. Explain from either two religions or two religious traditions, how religious funerals reflect beliefs in the afterlife. [8]
d. ‘Only religious believers have a responsibility to care for the environment.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘absolute poverty’? [2]
b. Describe from one religion how one person or charity has tried to stop prejudice and discrimination. [5]
c. Explain from either two religions or two religious traditions, beliefs about the dignity of human life. [8]
d. ‘‘Religious people should not be wealthy.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘justice’? [2]
b. Describe the work of prison reformers’. [5]
c. Explain from either two religions or two religious traditions, attitudes and teachings about evil. [8]
d. ‘Religious believers should always forgive others.’ [15]
a. What do Christians mean by ‘omnipotent’? [2]
b. Describe the Ascension of Jesus. [5]
c. Explain Christian beliefs about the role of the Holy Spirit in worship. [8]
d. ‘Evil makes it difficult for Christians to believe in an all-powerful God.’ [15]
a. What do Christians mean by ‘sacraments’? [2]
b. Describe the work of Tear Fund.. [5]
c. Explain why pilgrimage to Walsingham is important to some Christians. [8]
d. ‘The Church still has an important role in society.’ [15]
a. What do Muslims mean by ‘Tawhid’? [2]
b. Describe Muslim beliefs about angels. [5]
c. Explain Muslim beliefs about the nature and purpose of hell.
d. ‘Adam is the most important prophet in Islam.’
a. What do Muslims mean by ‘ummah’? [2]
b. Describe how Muslims might celebrate Id-ul-Adha. [5]
c. Explain why Muslims might encourage others to do good. [8]
d. ‘Going on pilgrimage is the best way for Muslims to show their faith.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘adultery’? [2]
b. Describe reasons why some religious believers do not agree with cohabitation (living together without being married). [5]
c. Explain from either two religions or two religious traditions attitudes towards the roles of women in worship.. [8]
d. ‘It is difficult to be married to someone from a different religious tradition.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘abortion’? [2]
b. Describe the views of Peter Singer on ‘speciesism’. [5]
c. Explain from either two religions or two religious traditions attitudes towards care of the environment. [8]
d. ‘Euthanasia is never right.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘human rights’? [2]
b. Describe the importance of charities to religious believers. [5]
c. Explain from either two religions or two religious traditions beliefs about racial prejudice and discrimination. [8]
d. ‘‘Everyone should be allowed to express their religious beliefs.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘free will’? [2]
b. Describe an example of forgiveness arising from personal beliefs. [5]
c. Explain from either two religions or two religious traditions attitudes towards punishment. [8]
d. ‘There can’t be a God because evil exists.’’ [15]
a. What do Christians mean by ‘resurrection’? [2]
b. Describe Christian beliefs about heaven. [5]
c. Explain Christian teachings about Jesus’ incarnation. [8]
d. ‘Christian beliefs about Heaven and Hell are out of date.’ [15]
a. What do Christians mean by ‘omnibenevolent’? [2]
b. Describe how Christians might celebrate Easter. [5]
c. Explain why prayer is important for Christians. [8]
d. ‘The Eucharist is more important for Christians than Baptism .’ [15]
a. What do Muslims mean by ‘angels’? [2]
b. Describe Shi’a beliefs about the five roots in Usul ad-Din. [5]
c. Explain Muslim teachings about the nature of Allah. [8]
d. ‘‘Belief in Al-Qadr (Predestination) means Muslims have no freedom.’ [15]
a. What do Muslims mean by ‘mosque’? [2]
b. Describe how the Qur’an was revealed to Muhammad. [5]
c. Explain the practices of Muslim prayer. [8]
d. ‘It is easy to live as a Muslim in Britain.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘commitment’? [2]
b. Describe the purpose of sex for religious believers. [5]
c. Explain from either two religions or two religious traditions, attitudes about the use of contraception. [8]
d. ‘Marriage should be for life.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘soul’? [2]
b. Describe the Big Bang Theory of creation. [5]
c. Explain from either two religions or two religious traditions, attitudes about abortion. [8]
d. ‘Belief in life after death is the most important belief.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘prejudice’? [2]
b. Describe the actions of one religious charity to reduce poverty. [5]
c. Explain from either two religions or two religious traditions, attitudes to wealth. [8]
d. ‘Everyone should obey the laws of a country.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘suffering’? [2]
b. Describe what religions believe makes an act ‘wrong’. [5]
c. Explain from either two religions or two religious traditions, teachings about forgiveness. [8]
d. ‘Reform is the main aim of punishment.’ [15]
a. What do Christians mean by ‘incarnation’?
b. Describe Christian teaching about the role of humans. [5]
c. Explain why Christians believe the Resurrection of Jesus is important. [8]
d. ‘For Christians, the Bible is the most important source of authority.’ [15]
a. What do Christians mean by ‘atonement’? [2]
b. Describe a celebration of baptism. [5]
c. Explain why pilgrimage to Taizé is important to Christians. [8]
d. ‘Christianity in Britain is on the decline.’’ [15]
a. What do Muslims mean by ‘prophethood’? [2]
b. Describe the significance of Mika’il to Muslims. [5]
c. Explain why the revelation of the Qur’an to Muhammad is important in Islam. [8]
d. ‘Ibrahim is the most important prophet in Islam.’ [15]
a. What do Muslims mean by ‘haram’? [2]
b. Describe how Shi’a Muslims celebrate Ashura [5]
c. Explain the practices that take place during the pilgrimage to Makkah. [8]
d. ‘In Britain it is difficult for Muslims to fast during Ramadan.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘responsibilities’? [2]
b. Describe the importance of marriage ceremonies for religious believers. [5]
c. Explain, from two religions or two religious traditions, beliefs about divorce. [8]
d. ‘Women and men should have equal roles in worship.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘evolution’? [2]
b. Describe reasons why religious believers consider it important to care for the planet. [5]
c. Explain, from two religions or two religious traditions, beliefs about euthanasia. [8]
d. ‘Religious creation stories successfully explain the origins of the universe.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘relative poverty’? [2]
b. Describe why some religious believers agree with censorship. [5]
c. Explain, from two religions or two religious traditions, how personal conviction may conflict with the laws of a country. [8]
d. ‘It is up to you what you do with your money.’ [15]
a. What is meant by ‘morality’? [2]
b. Describe the work of prison chaplains. [5]
c. Explain, from two religions or two religious traditions, beliefs about the death penalty. [8]
d. ‘It is impossible to forgive.’ [15]
a. What do Christians mean by the ‘Trinity’? [2]
b. Describe the crucifixion of Jesus. [5]
c. Explain why Christians believe the Bible is important. [8]
d. ‘Christian beliefs about hell are out of date.’ [15]
a. What do Christians mean by ‘sacraments’? [2]
b. Describe Evangelical worship. [5]
c. Explain the social role of the Church in the local community. [8]
d. ‘Pilgrimage is the most important Christian practice.’ [15]
a. What do Muslims mean by ‘tawhid’? [2]
b. Describe Muslim beliefs about Adam. [5]
c. Explain why prophethood is important in Islam. [8]
d. ‘Belief in angels is no longer important for Muslims.’ [15]
a. What do Muslims mean by ‘halal’? [2]
b. Describe how Muslims may spend zakat money. [5]
c. Explain what the two types of jihad mean for Muslims. [8]
d. ‘All Muslims must go on pilgrimage.’[15]
a. What is meant by 'vows' in a religious marriage service? [2]
b. Describe ways in which families are important in a faith community [5]
c. rom two different religions or two religious traditions, explain attitudes to same sex relationships. [8]
d. “Sex outside marriage is always wrong.” [15]
a. What is meant by 'sanctity of life'? [2]
b. Why might there be differences of belief about creation within the same religion? [5]
c. From two different religions or two religious traditions, explain beliefs about life after death. [8]
d. ‘“It is a woman's right to choose abortion.” [15]
a. Giving one example, state what is meant by ‘discrimination’? [2]
b. Describe one example of when personal religious conviction has conflicted with the laws of a country. [5]
c. Explain from two different religions or two religious traditions, attitudes to gaining and using wealth. [8]
d. "Religions should do more to fight against racial prejudice and discrimination.” [15]
a. Giving one example, state what is meant by 'sin'. [2]
b. With reference to one religion you have studied, explain views about the use of the death penalty. [5]
c. From two different religions or two religious traditions, explain views about 'free will'. [8]
d. “The existence of suffering proves there is no God.” [15]
a. State two Christian beliefs about God. [2]
b. Explain Christian teaching about the crucifixion of Jesus. [5]
c. Explain why Christians believe Heaven is important. [8]
d. ‘Jesus was just an ordinary man.’
a. State two ways in which Christians may worship God. [2]
b. Describe how Tearfund helps those in need. [5]
c. Explain why baptism is important for many Christians. [8]
d. 'Great Britain is a Christian country.' [15]
a. What do Muslims mean by ‘risalah’? [2]
b. Explain Muslim teaching about the Tawhid (Oneness) of Allah [5]
c. Explain why Muhammad is important in Islam. [8]
d. ‘Belief in Allah is the most important Muslim belief." [15]
a. What do Muslims mean by ‘salah’? [2]
b. Describe how Muslims perform Hajj. [5]
c. Explain the importance of zakah to Muslims. [8]
d. Discuss the view that for Muslims pilgrimage is out of date in the twenty-first century [15]