AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1 Option 4: Hinduism June 2023 question paper 8062/14

Hinduism: Beliefs

Which one of the following does not affect a person’s karma?

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Give two forms of the Dharma in Hinduism.

Explain two ways in which believing that Brahman can be shown in form (Saguna) influences Hindus today.

Explain two Hindu teachings about samsara.

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

‘For Hindus, love is the most important of the personal virtues.’

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

At a Hindu home shrine, which one of the following is the murti?

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Give two of the four paths towards yoga (union with the divine).

Explain two contrasting ways in which Holi is celebrated by Hindus.

Explain two reasons why Hindus use different places for worship.

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

‘For Hindus, pilgrimage is the best way to show devotion to God.’

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.