AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1 Option 6: Judaism June 2025 question paper 8062/16

Judaism: Beliefs

Which one of the following is the total number of mitzvot in the Jewish Law?

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Give two Jewish beliefs about the Covenant at Sinai.

Explain two ways in which belief in the sanctity of human life influences Jews today.

Explain two Jewish beliefs about the key moral principle of ‘healing the world’.

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

‘Jews should not fear God’s judgement after they die.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Jewish 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]

Judaism: Practices

Which one of the following do Jews consider to be the ‘written law’?

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Give two reasons why Jews pray.

Explain two contrasting Jewish practices that take place soon after the birth of a child.

Explain two reasons why the festival of Pesach is important for Jews.

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

‘The Ark containing the Torah scrolls (Aron Hakodesh) is the most important feature of a synagogue.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Jewish teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.