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Weapons of mass destruction

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Weapons of mass destruction questions

AQA 8062 Weapons of mass destruction 10 questions

Paper 2A: Thematic studies June 2025, Question 4 24 marks

Figure for question 4
4.1

Which one of the following best expresses the idea of restoring harmony after relationships have broken down?

A Justice

B Pacifism

C Reconciliation

D Retaliation

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.1
4.2

Give two religious beliefs which show that terrorism is wrong.

[2]
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4.3

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about having weapons of mass destruction.

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 4.3
4.4

Explain two religious beliefs about the importance of peace-making in 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 4.4
4.5

‘War should never be described as holy.’

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 4.5

Paper 2B: Textual studies June 2025, Question 4 24 marks

Figure for question 4
4.1

Which one of the following best expresses the idea of restoring harmony after relationships have broken down?

A Justice

B Pacifism

C Reconciliation

D Retaliation

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.1
4.2

Give two religious beliefs which show that terrorism is wrong.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.2
4.3

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about having weapons of mass destruction.

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 4.3
4.4

Explain two religious beliefs about the importance of peace-making in 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 4.4
4.5

‘War should never be described as holy.’

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 4.5

Paper 2A: Thematic studies June 2024, Question 4 24 marks

Figure for question 4
4.1

Which one of the following terms may be used to describe the belief that all violence is wrong?

A Deterrence

B Justice

C Pacifism

D Terrorism

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.1
4.2

Give two ways in which religious believers might act as peacemakers.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.2
4.3

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about countries having a nuclear deterrent.

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

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.3
4.4

Explain two religious beliefs that encourage people to help victims of war.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.4
4.5

‘Self-defence is the only good reason for going to war.’

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 4.5

Paper 2B: Textual studies June 2024, Question 4 24 marks

Figure for question 4
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4
4.1

Which one of the following terms may be used to describe the belief that all violence is wrong?

A Deterrence

B Justice

C Pacifism

D Terrorism

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.1
4.2

Give two ways in which religious believers might act as peacemakers.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.2
4.3

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about countries having a nuclear deterrent.

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

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.3
4.4

Explain two religious beliefs that encourage people to help victims of war.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.4
4.5

‘Self-defence is the only good reason for going to war.’

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 4.5

Paper 2A: Thematic studies June 2023, Question 4 24 marks

4.1

Which one of the following best expresses the idea of accepting someone’s apology for what they have done wrong?

A Forgiveness

B Justice

C Protest

D Punishment

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.1
4.2

Give two reasons why a conflict may be said to be a ‘holy war’.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.2
4.3

Explain two similar religious beliefs about a country using weapons of mass destruction.

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

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.3
4.4

Explain two reasons why some religious believers choose to work for an organisation that helps victims of war.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.4
4.5

‘All religious believers should be pacifists and never fight.’

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 E: Religion, crime and punishment

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.5

Paper 2B: Textual studies June 2023, Question 4 24 marks

4.1

Which one of the following best expresses the idea of accepting someone’s apology for what they have done wrong?

A Forgiveness

B Justice

C Protest

D Punishment

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.1
4.2

Give two reasons why a conflict may be said to be a ‘holy war’.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.2
4.3

Explain two similar religious beliefs about a country using weapons of mass destruction.

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

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.3
4.4

Explain two reasons why some religious believers choose to work for an organisation that helps victims of war.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.4
4.5

‘All religious believers should be pacifists and never fight.’

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 E: Religion, crime and punishment

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.5

Paper 2A: Thematic studies November 2021, Question 4 24 marks

Figure for question 4
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4
4.1

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

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.1
4.2

Give two of the criteria for a Just War.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.2
4.3

Explain two similar religious beliefs about peace-making.

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

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.3
4.4

Explain two religious beliefs about violent protest.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.4
4.5

‘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]

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.5

Paper 2B: Textual studies November 2021, Question 4 24 marks

Figure for question 4
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4
4.1

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

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.1
4.2

Give two of the criteria for a Just War.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.2
4.3

Explain two similar religious beliefs about peace-making.

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

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.3
4.4

Explain two religious beliefs about violent protest.

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

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.4
4.5

‘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]

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.5

Paper 2A: Thematic studies November 2020, Question 4 24 marks

Figure for question 4
4.1

Which one of the following describes what is right and fair, as required by the law?

A Forgiveness

B Greed

C Justice

D Selfishness

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.1
4.2

Give two reasons why most religious people are against terrorism.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.2
4.3

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.

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.3
4.4

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.

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.4
4.5

‘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]

[12]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.5

Paper 2B: Textual studies November 2020, Question 4 24 marks

Figure for question 4
4.1

Which one of the following describes what is right and fair, as required by the law?

A Forgiveness

B Greed

C Justice

D Selfishness

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.1
4.2

Give two reasons why most religious people are against terrorism.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.2
4.3

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.

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.3
4.4

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.

[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4.4
4.5

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

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 4.5

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