Centre Candidate

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GCSE
Z22-C120U10-1
C120U10-1

MONDAY, 16 MAY 2022 – MORNING

RELIGIOUS STUDIES Route A – Component 1

Religious, Philosophical and Ethical
Studies in the Modern World
2 hours

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C 12 0 U 1 0 1
Maximum Mark

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Mark Awarded
1. 30
SPaG 6
2. 30
3. 30
4. 30
Total 126

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Do not use gel pen or correction fluid.
Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page.
Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet. If you run out of space, use the
additional page(s) at the back of the booklet, taking care to number the question(s) correctly.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The number of marks is given in brackets at the end of each question or part-question.
Your ability to spell, punctuate and use accurate grammar is assessed in question 1(d).
You are expected to use specialist terminology accurately and make reference to sources of
religious wisdom and authority (including religious texts) where relevant.

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Answer all questions.

1. Issues of Relationships

(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]

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(c) Explain, from either two religions or two religious traditions, beliefs about same sex
relationships. [8]

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(d) ‘Marriage has no purpose in 21st century Britain.’

Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view.
(You must refer to religion and belief in your answer.) [15]

Marks for spelling, punctuation and the accurate use of grammar are allocated to this
question. [6]

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2. Issues of Life and Death

(a) What is meant by ‘evolution’? [2]

(b) Describe how religious believers might show they care for the environment. [5]

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(c) Explain, from either two religions or two religious traditions, beliefs and teachings
about the afterlife. [8]

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(d) ‘It is never right to take a life.’

Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view.
(You must refer to religious and non-religious beliefs, such as those held by Humanists
and Atheists, in your answer.) [15]

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3. Issues of Good and Evil

(a) What is meant by ‘good’? [2]

(b) Describe two aims of punishment. [5]

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(c) Explain, from either two religions or two religious traditions, attitudes to forgiveness.
[8]

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(d) ‘Only God can help people know right from wrong.’

Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view.
(You must refer to religion and belief in your answer.) [15]

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4. Issues of Human Rights

(a) What is meant by ‘extremism’? [2]

(b) Describe how religious believers promote human rights. [5]

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(c) Explain, from either two religions or two religious traditions, teachings about prejudice
and discrimination. [8]

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(d) ‘Religious believers should always obey the laws of a country.’
Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view.
(You must refer to religion and belief in your answer.) [15]

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