Component 1: Study of religions (beliefs and practices)

Which term describes God becoming human in Jesus?

Give two ways in which Jesus' death and resurrection are important to Christians.

Explain two ways in which belief in the Trinity influences Christians today.

Explain two Christian beliefs about life after death. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

'The problem of evil and suffering means a loving God cannot exist.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Christian teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks + 3 SPaG]

Which sacrament welcomes a person into the Christian Church?

Give two forms of Christian worship.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Christians celebrate the Eucharist.

Explain two reasons why Christians help the poor. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

'Pilgrimage is no longer important for Christians today.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Christian teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks]

What is the Muslim belief in the oneness of God called?

Give two of the six articles of faith in Sunni Islam.

Explain two ways in which belief in Akhirah (life after death) influences Muslims today.

Explain two Muslim beliefs about prophethood (risalah). Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

'Belief in predestination (al-Qadr) means humans have no free will.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Muslim teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks + 3 SPaG]

Which pillar of Islam involves giving 2.5% of savings to those in need?

Give two actions Muslims perform before or during salah.

Explain two ways in which fasting during Ramadan influences Muslims.

Explain two reasons why Hajj is important to Muslims. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

'Jihad is mainly a personal, inner struggle.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Muslim teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks]

Which term describes God becoming human in Jesus?

Give two ways in which Jesus' death and resurrection are important to Christians.

Explain two ways in which belief in the Trinity influences Christians today.

Explain two Christian beliefs about life after death. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

'The problem of evil and suffering means a loving God cannot exist.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Christian teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks + 3 SPaG]

Which sacrament welcomes a person into the Christian Church?

Give two forms of Christian worship.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Christians celebrate the Eucharist.

Explain two reasons why Christians help the poor. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

'Pilgrimage is no longer important for Christians today.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Christian teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks]

What is the Jewish term for God's divine presence on earth?

Give two characteristics of God according to Jewish belief.

Explain two ways in which the covenant at Sinai influences Jews today.

Explain two Jewish beliefs about the Messiah. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Jewish belief and teaching in your answer.

'Pikuach nefesh (saving a life) is the most important Jewish principle.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Jewish teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks + 3 SPaG]

What is the name of the weekly day of rest in Judaism?

Give two features of a synagogue.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Jews observe Shabbat.

Explain two reasons why Pesach (Passover) is important to Jews. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Jewish belief and teaching in your answer.

'Keeping kosher food laws is the most important way for Jews to show their faith.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Jewish teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks]

Which term describes God becoming human in Jesus?

Give two ways in which Jesus' death and resurrection are important to Christians.

Explain two ways in which belief in the Trinity influences Christians today.

Explain two Christian beliefs about life after death. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

'The problem of evil and suffering means a loving God cannot exist.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Christian teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks + 3 SPaG]

Which sacrament welcomes a person into the Christian Church?

Give two forms of Christian worship.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Christians celebrate the Eucharist.

Explain two reasons why Christians help the poor. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

'Pilgrimage is no longer important for Christians today.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Christian teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks]

What are the three marks of existence?

Give two of the Four Noble Truths.

Explain two ways in which belief in anicca (impermanence) influences Buddhists today.

Explain two Buddhist teachings about the Buddha's enlightenment. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

'The Eightfold Path is too difficult for most people to follow.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Buddhist teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks + 3 SPaG]

Which form of meditation develops loving-kindness?

Give two features of a Buddhist temple or shrine.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Buddhists celebrate festivals.

Explain two reasons why Buddhists meditate. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

'The five moral precepts are the most important part of Buddhist ethics.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Buddhist teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks]

What is the Muslim belief in the oneness of God called?

Give two of the six articles of faith in Sunni Islam.

Explain two ways in which belief in Akhirah (life after death) influences Muslims today.

Explain two Muslim beliefs about prophethood (risalah). Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

'Belief in predestination (al-Qadr) means humans have no free will.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Muslim teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks + 3 SPaG]

Which pillar of Islam involves giving 2.5% of savings to those in need?

Give two actions Muslims perform before or during salah.

Explain two ways in which fasting during Ramadan influences Muslims.

Explain two reasons why Hajj is important to Muslims. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

'Jihad is mainly a personal, inner struggle.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Muslim teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks]

What is the Jewish term for God's divine presence on earth?

Give two characteristics of God according to Jewish belief.

Explain two ways in which the covenant at Sinai influences Jews today.

Explain two Jewish beliefs about the Messiah. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Jewish belief and teaching in your answer.

'Pikuach nefesh (saving a life) is the most important Jewish principle.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Jewish teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks + 3 SPaG]

What is the name of the weekly day of rest in Judaism?

Give two features of a synagogue.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Jews observe Shabbat.

Explain two reasons why Pesach (Passover) is important to Jews. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Jewish belief and teaching in your answer.

'Keeping kosher food laws is the most important way for Jews to show their faith.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Jewish teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks]

What is the Muslim belief in the oneness of God called?

Give two of the six articles of faith in Sunni Islam.

Explain two ways in which belief in Akhirah (life after death) influences Muslims today.

Explain two Muslim beliefs about prophethood (risalah). Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

'Belief in predestination (al-Qadr) means humans have no free will.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Muslim teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks + 3 SPaG]

Which pillar of Islam involves giving 2.5% of savings to those in need?

Give two actions Muslims perform before or during salah.

Explain two ways in which fasting during Ramadan influences Muslims.

Explain two reasons why Hajj is important to Muslims. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

'Jihad is mainly a personal, inner struggle.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Muslim teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks]

What are the three marks of existence?

Give two of the Four Noble Truths.

Explain two ways in which belief in anicca (impermanence) influences Buddhists today.

Explain two Buddhist teachings about the Buddha's enlightenment. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

'The Eightfold Path is too difficult for most people to follow.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Buddhist teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks + 3 SPaG]

Which form of meditation develops loving-kindness?

Give two features of a Buddhist temple or shrine.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Buddhists celebrate festivals.

Explain two reasons why Buddhists meditate. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

'The five moral precepts are the most important part of Buddhist ethics.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Buddhist teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks]

What is the Jewish term for God's divine presence on earth?

Give two characteristics of God according to Jewish belief.

Explain two ways in which the covenant at Sinai influences Jews today.

Explain two Jewish beliefs about the Messiah. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Jewish belief and teaching in your answer.

'Pikuach nefesh (saving a life) is the most important Jewish principle.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Jewish teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks + 3 SPaG]

What is the name of the weekly day of rest in Judaism?

Give two features of a synagogue.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Jews observe Shabbat.

Explain two reasons why Pesach (Passover) is important to Jews. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Jewish belief and teaching in your answer.

'Keeping kosher food laws is the most important way for Jews to show their faith.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Jewish teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks]

What are the three marks of existence?

Give two of the Four Noble Truths.

Explain two ways in which belief in anicca (impermanence) influences Buddhists today.

Explain two Buddhist teachings about the Buddha's enlightenment. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

'The Eightfold Path is too difficult for most people to follow.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Buddhist teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks + 3 SPaG]

Which form of meditation develops loving-kindness?

Give two features of a Buddhist temple or shrine.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Buddhists celebrate festivals.

Explain two reasons why Buddhists meditate. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

'The five moral precepts are the most important part of Buddhist ethics.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to Buddhist teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks]