AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1 Option 7: Sikhism November 2021 question paper 8062/17

Sikhism: Beliefs

Which one of the following is the Sikh word for the religious community?

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Give two ways in which Sikhs show their belief in equality today.

Explain two ways in which belief in God as Creator influences Sikhs today.

Explain two Sikh teachings about the barriers to mukti (liberation).

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

‘For Sikhs, the only purpose of human life is to unite with God.’

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 is not one of the 5Ks?

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Give two reasons why the names Kaur and Singh are important in Sikhism.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Sikhs can fulfil the duty to meditate on the name of God (Nam Japna) in their daily lives.

Explain two reasons why historical gurdwaras, including the Golden Temple, are still important to Sikhs today.

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

‘Birth ceremonies are not important for Sikhs today.’

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.