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The use & abuse of animals

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The use and abuse of animals questions

AQA 8062 The use and abuse of animals 10 questions

Paper 2A: Thematic studies June 2025, Question 2 24 marks

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2.1

Which one of the following terms describes the religious belief that humans have a responsibility to care for the world?

A Creation

B Environment

C Evolution

D Stewardship

[1]
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2.2

Give two ways religious believers can help to prevent pollution.

[2]
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2.3

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

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

[4]
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2.4

Explain two religious beliefs that suggest experimenting on animals is wrong.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.4
2.5

‘People should care for the environment in order to be rewarded in an afterlife.’

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]
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Paper 2B: Textual studies June 2025, Question 2 24 marks

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2.1

Which one of the following terms describes the religious belief that humans have a responsibility to care for the world?

A Creation

B Environment

C Evolution

D Stewardship

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.1
2.2

Give two ways religious believers can help to prevent pollution.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.2
2.3

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

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 2.3
2.4

Explain two religious beliefs that suggest experimenting on animals is wrong.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.4
2.5

‘People should care for the environment in order to be rewarded in an afterlife.’

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 2.5

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

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2.1

Which one of the following is a term used to express the belief that human life is sacred and special?

A Meaning of life

B Purpose of life

C Quality of life

D Sanctity of life

[1]
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2.2

Give two reasons why some religious believers support animal experimentation.

[2]
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2.3

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about the origins of human life.

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

[4]
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2.4

Explain two reasons why religious believers should help to reduce pollution.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.4
2.5

‘Religious believers should be against abortion.’

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 2.5

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

Figure for question 2
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2
2.1

Which one of the following is a term used to express the belief that human life is sacred and special?

A Meaning of life

B Purpose of life

C Quality of life

D Sanctity of life

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.1
2.2

Give two reasons why some religious believers support animal experimentation.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.2
2.3

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about the origins of human life.

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

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.3
2.4

Explain two reasons why religious believers should help to reduce pollution.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.4
2.5

‘Religious believers should be against abortion.’

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 2.5

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

2.1

Which one of the following terms may be used when describing the general well-being of a person?

A Length of life

B Purpose of life

C Quality of life

D Sanctity of life

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.1
2.2

Give two reasons why some religious people are against experimenting on animals.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.2
2.3

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about an afterlife.

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

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.3
2.4

Explain two reasons why many religious people believe they have a duty to look after the world.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.4
2.5

‘Euthanasia is never the best option.’

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]

Theme C: The existence of God and revelation

[12]
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Paper 2B: Textual studies June 2023, Question 2 24 marks

2.1

Which one of the following terms may be used when describing the general well-being of a person?

A Length of life

B Purpose of life

C Quality of life

D Sanctity of life

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.1
2.2

Give two reasons why some religious people are against experimenting on animals.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.2
2.3

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about an afterlife.

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

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.3
2.4

Explain two reasons why many religious people believe they have a duty to look after the world.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.4
2.5

‘Euthanasia is never the best option.’

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]

Theme C: The existence of God and revelation

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.5

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

Figure for question 2
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2.1

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

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.1
2.2

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

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.2
2.3

Explain two contrasting religious views about how the universe began.

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

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.3
2.4

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.

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.4
2.5

‘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]

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.5

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

Figure for question 2
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2
2.1

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

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.1
2.2

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

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.2
2.3

Explain two contrasting religious views about how the universe began.

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

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.3
2.4

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.

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.4
2.5

‘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]

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.5

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

Figure for question 2
2.1

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

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.1
2.2

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

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.2
2.3

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.

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.3
2.4

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.

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.4
2.5

‘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]

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.5

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

Figure for question 2
2.1

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

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.1
2.2

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

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.2
2.3

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.

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.3
2.4

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.

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 2.4
2.5

‘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:

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 2.5

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