AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 2A: Thematic studies November 2020 question paper 8062/2A

Which one of the following means a man having more than one wife at the same time?

A Cohabitation

B Procreation

C Monogamy

D Polygamy

Give two religious teachings about divorce.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about sexual relationships before marriage.

In your answer you should refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

Explain two religious views about same-sex parents.

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

‘Gender discrimination is always wrong.’

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 describes the religious belief that humans have authority to rule over the world?

A Abuse

B Dominion

C Evolution

D Misuse

Give two reasons why many religious people use animals for food.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about euthanasia.

In your answer you should refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about the use of natural resources.

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

‘It is possible to believe in both the Big Bang theory and religious teachings about the origins of the universe.’

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 means to have a close relationship with God?

A Eternal

B Impersonal

C Omnipotent

D Personal

Give two arguments which claim to prove the existence of God.

Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about religious visions.

In your answer you should refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and non-religious beliefs.

Explain two religious views about the belief that God is omniscient.

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

‘It is impossible to prove 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 describes what is right and fair, as required by the law?

A Forgiveness

B Greed

C Justice

D Selfishness

Give two reasons why most religious people are against terrorism.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about pacifism.

In your answer you should refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

Explain two reasons why some religious people support the just war theory.

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

‘It is wrong for any country to have weapons of mass destruction.’

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 do religious believers regard as an evil intention?

A Showing forgiveness

B Going to prison

C Planning murder

D Opposing an unjust law

Give two reasons why some religious people may break the law.

Explain two contrasting religious views in contemporary British society about the use of corporal punishment.

In your answer you should refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about forgiveness.

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

‘Deterring people from committing crime is the best aim of punishment.’

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 social justice?

A Being prejudiced

B Protecting human rights

C People-trafficking

D Being wealthy

Give two examples of positive discrimination.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about the status of women in religion.

In your answer you should refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

Explain two religious reasons why people should give money to charity.

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

‘Religious teachings can help to stop discrimination against homosexuals.’

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]