AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 2A: Thematic studies June 2024 question paper 8062/2A

The family unit is important to many religious people.

Which one of the following describes an extended family?

A A couple living without children

B A person living with their pets

C Children living with parents

D Parents living with children and grandparents

Give two religious beliefs about human sexuality.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about polygamy.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about gender discrimination.

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

‘Marriage is not important in today’s world.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

should refer to religious arguments

may refer to non-religious arguments

should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

Which one of the following is a term used to express the belief that human life is sacred and special?

A Meaning of life

B Purpose of life

C Quality of life

D Sanctity of life

Give two reasons why some religious believers support animal experimentation.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about the origins of human life.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two reasons why religious believers should help to reduce pollution.

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

‘Religious believers should be against abortion.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

should refer to religious arguments

may refer to non-religious arguments

should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

Which one of the following is not an example of General Revelation?

A Being told about God by other people

B Feeling a sense of awe when seeing a beautiful sunset

C Learning about a miraculous event

D Seeing a vision of God

Give two reasons why many religious believers think that God is impersonal.

Explain two similar reasons why enlightenment is important for religious believers.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about scripture (holy books) as a source of revelation about the divine (God).

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

‘The Design argument does not prove that God exists.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

should refer to religious arguments

may refer to non-religious arguments

should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

Which one of the following terms may be used to describe the belief that all violence is wrong?

A Deterrence

B Justice

C Pacifism

D Terrorism

Give two ways in which religious believers might act as peacemakers.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about countries having a nuclear deterrent.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs that encourage people to help victims of war.

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

‘Self-defence is the only good reason for going to war.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

should refer to religious arguments

may refer to non-religious arguments

should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

Which one of the following is a term given to a crime that involves violent actions against someone because of their race or religion?

A Drug crime

B Financial crime

C Hate crime

D Property crime

Give two reasons why religious people might oppose an unjust law.

Explain two contrasting religious views about sending criminals to prison.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two religious views about theft (stealing).

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

‘Religious believers should never support the use of the death penalty.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

should refer to religious arguments

may refer to non-religious arguments

should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

Which one of the following best describes the meaning of prejudice?

A An action that treats someone unfairly

B Judging someone without knowing them

C Telling lies about someone

D Using violence against someone

Give two ways in which religious believers work for social justice.

Explain two similar religious beliefs about racial prejudice.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about attitudes to wealth.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your

‘The right to follow a religion is the most important human right.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

should refer to religious arguments

may refer to non-religious arguments

should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]