AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1 Option 7: Sikhism June 2025 question paper 8062/17

Sikhism: Beliefs

Which one of the following describes the Mool Mantra?

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Give two reasons why Sewa (service to others) is important in Sikhism.

Explain two ways in which belief in God’s relationship with creation influences Sikhs today.

Explain two teachings from the Sikh holy book about the equality of all.

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

‘For Sikhs, it is not difficult to achieve mukti (liberation).’

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 names is given to Sikh women as a symbol of equality?

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Give two ways in which a gurdwara is designed for Sikh worship.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Sikhs celebrate Guru Nanak’s birthday.

Explain two reasons why it is important for Sikhs to meditate on the name of God.

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

‘Initiation into the Khalsa (Amrit Sanskar) is the most important activity which takes place in the gurdwara.’

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.