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Religious Studies A · Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 1B · June 2018

Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1B June 2018 question paper

Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 1B

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Question 1

(a)

Outline three events of the last days of Jesus’ life.

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(b)

Explain two ways the biblical creation account can be understood by Christians.

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(c)

Explain two reasons why the Incarnation is important for Christians today.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

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(d)

In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling, punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.

* (d) “God cannot be all loving because suffering exists.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Christian teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

(15)

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Question 2

(a)

Outline three ways a Christian may worship.

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(b)

Explain two purposes of missionary work.

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(c)

Explain two reasons why some Christians use set prayers.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

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(d)

“Churches should only support their local community.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Christian teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

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Question 3

(a)

Outline three forms of writings found in the Bible.

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(b)

Explain two ways Jesus showed Christians how to love others.

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(c)

Explain two different attitudes to the importance of the Pope today.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

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(d)

In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling, punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.

* (d) “All Christians should accept women as leaders in the Church.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Christian teachings

• refer to different Christian points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

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Question 4

(a)

Outline three different types of literature used to express belief.

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(b)

Explain two reasons why some Christians believe music used in worship should be traditional.

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(c)

Explain two ways drama is used to express Christian beliefs.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

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(d)

“Christians should use icons to worship God.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Christian teachings

• refer to different Christian points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

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