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Human rights

10 questions · 240 marks · about 5 hours

Human rights questions

AQA 8062 Human rights 10 questions

Paper 2A: Thematic studies June 2024, Question 6 24 marks

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6.1

Which one of the following best describes the meaning of prejudice?

A An action that treats someone unfairly

B Judging someone without knowing them

C Telling lies about someone

D Using violence against someone

[1]
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6.2

Give two ways in which religious believers work for social justice.

[2]
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6.3

Explain two similar religious beliefs about racial prejudice.

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

[4]
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6.4

Explain two religious beliefs about attitudes to wealth.

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

Question 6, shown as an image
[5]
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6.5

‘The right to follow a religion is the most important human right.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

maths symbol should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

maths symbol should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

maths symbol should refer to religious arguments

maths symbol may refer to non-religious arguments

maths symbol should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

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Paper 2B: Textual studies June 2024, Question 6 24 marks

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6.1

Which one of the following best describes the meaning of prejudice?

A An action that treats someone unfairly

B Judging someone without knowing them

C Telling lies about someone

D Using violence against someone

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.1
6.2

Give two ways in which religious believers work for social justice.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.2
6.3

Explain two similar religious beliefs about racial prejudice.

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

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.3
6.4

Explain two religious beliefs about attitudes to wealth.

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

Question 6, shown as an image
[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.4
6.5

‘The right to follow a religion is the most important human right.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

maths symbol should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

maths symbol should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

maths symbol should refer to religious arguments

maths symbol may refer to non-religious arguments

maths symbol should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.5

Paper 2A: Thematic studies June 2023, Question 6 24 marks

6.1

Which one of the following means treating people fairly?

A Exploitation

B Hatred

C Inequality

D Justice

[1]
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6.2

Give two causes of poverty.

[2]
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6.3

Explain two similar religious beliefs about freedom of religion.

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

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.3
6.4

Explain two reasons why religious believers should challenge racial prejudice.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.4
6.5

‘People living in poverty must help themselves to overcome any difficulties they face.’

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]

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.5

Paper 2B: Textual studies June 2023, Question 6 24 marks

6.1

Which one of the following means treating people fairly?

A Exploitation

B Hatred

C Inequality

D Justice

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.1
6.2

Give two causes of poverty.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.2
6.3

Explain two similar religious beliefs about freedom of religion.

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

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.3
6.4

Explain two reasons why religious believers should challenge racial prejudice.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.4
6.5

‘People living in poverty must help themselves to overcome any difficulties they face.’

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]

End of Section A

Turn over for Section B

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Paper 2A: Thematic studies June 2022, Question 6 24 marks

Figure for question 6
6.1

Which one of the following is an action that belief in Human Rights supports?

A Exploiting the poor

B People trafficking

C Racial prejudice

D Respecting others

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.1
6.2

Give two religious beliefs about the responsibilities of being wealthy.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.2
6.3

Explain two similar religious attitudes in contemporary British society about the freedom of religious expression.

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

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.3
6.4

Explain two religious reasons why social justice is important.

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

Question 6, shown as an image
[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.4
6.5

‘Giving money to charity is the best way of helping 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]

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.5

Paper 2B: Textual studies June 2022, Question 6 24 marks

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6.1

Which one of the following is an action that belief in Human Rights supports?

A Exploiting the poor

B People trafficking

C Racial prejudice

D Respecting others

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.1
6.2

Give two religious beliefs about the responsibilities of being wealthy.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.2
6.3

Explain two similar religious attitudes in contemporary British society about the freedom of religious expression.

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

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.3
6.4

Explain two religious reasons why social justice is important.

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

Question 6, shown as an image
[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.4
6.5

‘Giving money to charity is the best way of helping 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]

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.5

Paper 2A: Thematic studies November 2021, Question 6 24 marks

Figure for question 6
6.1

Which one of the following terms best describes the action of giving money to the poor?

A Equality

B Charity

C Poverty

D Prejudice

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.1
6.2

Give two examples of human rights.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.2
6.3

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

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

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.3
6.4

Explain two religious beliefs about discrimination.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.4
6.5

‘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]

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.5

Paper 2B: Textual studies November 2021, Question 6 24 marks

Figure for question 6
6.1

Which one of the following terms best describes the action of giving money to the poor?

A Equality

B Charity

C Poverty

D Prejudice

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.1
6.2

Give two examples of human rights.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.2
6.3

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

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

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.3
6.4

Explain two religious beliefs about discrimination.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.4
6.5

‘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]

Turn over for Section B

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Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.5

Paper 2A: Thematic studies November 2020, Question 6 24 marks

Figure for question 6
6.1

Which one of the following best describes social justice?

A Being prejudiced

B Protecting human rights

C People-trafficking

D Being wealthy

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.1
6.2

Give two examples of positive discrimination.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.2
6.3

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.

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.3
6.4

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.

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.4
6.5

‘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]

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.5

Paper 2B: Textual studies November 2020, Question 6 24 marks

Figure for question 6
6.1

Which one of the following best describes social justice?

A Being prejudiced

B Protecting human rights

C People-trafficking

D Being wealthy

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.1
6.2

Give two examples of positive discrimination.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.2
6.3

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.

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.3
6.4

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.

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6.4
6.5

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

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

maths symbol should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

maths symbol should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

maths symbol should refer to religious arguments

maths symbol may refer to non-religious arguments

maths symbol should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

End of Section A

Turn over for Section B

[12]
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