AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 2A: Thematic studies November 2021 question paper 8062/2A

Which one of the following means the legal ending of a marriage?

A Cohabitation

B Contraception

C Divorce

D Polygamy

Give two religious reasons given by believers to support the view that sex before marriage is wrong.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about the nature of marriage.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about the roles of men and women.

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

‘The most important purpose of a family is to educate children in a faith.’

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 a feeling of amazement at the complexity and beauty of the world?

A Awe and wonder

B Creation and evolution

C Dominion and stewardship

D Duty and responsibility

Give two ways that religious believers can help to protect the world’s natural resources.

Explain two contrasting religious views about how the universe began.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about the use of animals for food.

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

‘Death is not the end; there is an afterlife.’

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 realisation or understanding of a religious truth?

A Enlightenment

B Immanence

C Miracle

D Omnipotence

Give two reasons why many religious people believe that God is transcendent.

Explain two contrasting beliefs about evil and suffering as an argument against the existence of God.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two beliefs about Special Revelation as a source of knowledge of the divine (God).

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

‘The First Cause Argument is a weak argument for the existence of God.’

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 why having nuclear weapons might prevent war?

A Acts as a deterrent

B Brings forgiveness

C Causes terrorism

D Promotes justice

Give two of the criteria for a Just War.

Explain two similar religious beliefs about peace-making.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about violent protest.

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

‘Greed or just wanting a better life are never good reasons for going to war.’

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 suggests that an action is right if it intends to produce the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people?

A Good intentions

B Principle of utility

C Retribution

D Sanctity of life

Give two reasons why religious believers oppose hate crimes.

Explain two contrasting religious views about theft (stealing).

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about reforming people who have broken the law.

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

‘Religious believers should never agree with corporal 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 terms best describes the action of giving money to the poor?

A Equality

B Charity

C Poverty

D Prejudice

Give two examples of human rights.

Explain two similar religious teachings about the right use of wealth.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about discrimination.

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

‘Religious believers should do more to stop the exploitation of the poor.’

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]