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Religious Studies A · Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 2F · Foundation · June 2025

Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 2F Foundation June 2025 question paper

Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 2F

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Question 1

(a)

Outline three reasons why the mitzvot are important for Jews.

(3)

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(b)

Describe two ways Judaism and the main religious tradition of Great Britain differ in their beliefs about life after death.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two ways that the Almighty is seen as One in the Torah.

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

(5)

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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) “Saving a life is more important than obeying a commandment.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Jewish teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

(15)

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Question 2

(a)

Outline three ways a synagogue might be used by the Jewish community.

(3)

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(b)

Explain two different forms of prayer for Jews.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two ways that Sukkot is celebrated in Judaism.

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

(5)

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(d)

“All Jewish girls should have a Bat Mitzvah.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Jewish teachings

• refer to different Jewish points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

(12)

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