Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 2E June 2022 question paper

Outline three Hindu beliefs about the divine.

Explain two beliefs about the nature of Shakti.

Explain two characteristics of Brahman.

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) “Human action is the main cause of suffering in the world.”

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.

Outline three ways Diwali is celebrated by Hindus.

Explain two reasons why Hindus might practise different types of yoga.

Explain two benefits for Hindus of having different places of worship.

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

“Acts of worship only benefit the individual.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Hindu teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.