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GCSE
S19-C120U10-1
C120U10-1

RELIGIOUS STUDIES Route A – Component 1

Religious, Philosophical and Ethical
Studies in the Modern World

MONDAY, 13 MAY 2019 – AFTERNOON

2 hours

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Maximum Mark

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Question
Mark Awarded

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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. Do not use 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 ‘commitment’? [2]

(b) Describe the purpose of sex for religious believers. [5]

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(c) Explain from either two religions or two religious traditions, attitudes about the use of
contraception. [8]

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(d) ‘Marriage should be for life.’

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 ‘soul’? [2]

(b) Describe the Big Bang Theory of creation. [5]

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

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(d) ‘Belief in life after death is the most important belief.’

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 ‘suffering’? [2]

(b) Describe what religions believe makes an act ‘wrong’. [5]

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

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(d) ‘Reform is the main aim of punishment.’

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 ‘prejudice’? [2]

(b) Describe the actions of one religious charity to reduce poverty. [5]

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

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(d) ‘Everyone should 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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