Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 2E June 2019 question paper

Outline three Hindu beliefs about ahimsa.

Explain two reasons why the tri-guna are important in Hinduism.

Explain two ways a Hindu might 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 idea of samsara is important to Hindus today.”

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 a Hindu temple.

Explain two reasons why some Hindus practise jnana yoga.

Explain two reasons why caring for the environment is important to Hindus.

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

“Modern Hindus should go on pilgrimage.”

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.