Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 2E June 2018 question paper

Outline three Hindu beliefs about Shakti.

Explain two reasons why prakriti is important in Hinduism.

Explain two ways Hindus respond to suffering.

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

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

* (d) “The most important aspect of the divine is Bhagavan.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Hindu teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three features of Raksha Bandhan.

Explain two reasons why Holi is celebrated.

Explain two reasons why cow protection is important for some Hindus.

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

“All Hindus should worship in temples.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Hindu teachings

• refer to different Hindu points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.