AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1 Option 4: Hinduism November 2020 question paper 8062/14

Hinduism: Beliefs

Which one of the following is the Hindu term for the cycle of birth, death and rebirth?

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Give two reasons why Hindus might believe in spiritual worlds.

Explain two ways in which belief in the Hindu virtues influences Hindus today.

Explain two Hindu beliefs about moksha.

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

‘Vishnu is the most important member of the Tri-murti.’

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

Which one of the following is not a form of Hindu worship?

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Give the names of two Hindu festivals.

Explain two contrasting focuses of worship for Hindus.

Explain two ways in which Hindus show their devotion to the deities during pilgrimage.

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

‘For a Hindu, devotion (bhakti yoga) is the best way to achieve union with the divine (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.