AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1 Option 7: Sikhism June 2024 question paper 8062/17

Sikhism: Beliefs

Which one of the following is not a barrier to mukti?

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Give two ways that Sikhs can carry out sewa.

Explain two ways in which belief in the equality of women with men influences Sikhism today.

Explain two Sikh beliefs about the elimination of pride or ego (haumai).

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

‘The Sangat’s most important role is to support its religious community in their religious beliefs.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Sikh 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]

Sikhism: Practices

Which one of the following describes the palki in a gurdwara?

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Give two reasons why Sikh families hold religious ceremonies for babies.

Explain two contrasting roles of an Akhand Path.

Explain two ways in which Sikhs pray in the home.

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

‘For Sikhs, remembering events of the past is the most important part of Vaisakhi (Baisakhi).’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Sikh teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.