AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1 Option 4: Hinduism June 2022 question paper 8062/14

Hinduism: Beliefs

Which one of the following is the meaning of the term ‘sanatana dharma’?

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Give two beliefs about matter (prakriti).

Explain two ways in which belief in a personal loving God influences Hindus today.

Explain two Hindu beliefs about free will.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Hindu belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Hindus, the most important aim of life is moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth).’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Hindu teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Hinduism: Practices

Which one of the following is the type of Hindu worship known as bhajan/kirtan?

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Give two ways in which Hindus celebrate Diwali.

Explain two contrasting ways in which gurus are important in Hinduism.

Explain two reasons why Hindus support environmental projects.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Hindu belief and teaching in your answer.

‘In Hindu worship, the main focus is on One God (Ultimate Reality).’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Hindu teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.