GCSE 4446/01 RELIGIOUS STUDIES SPECIFICATION A UNIT 6: Hinduism

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1 Surname Centre Number Candidate Number Other Names 0 GCSE 4446/01 RELIGIOUS STUDIES SPECIFICATION A UNIT 6: Hinduism S P.M. MONDAY, 23 May hour 45 minutes For s use Question Maximum Mark Mark Awarded SPaG Total 101 INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page. Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. If you run out of space, use the continuation pages at the back of this booklet, and if this is not sufficient, use supplementary sheets. Write your name at the top of each supplementary sheet, indicating clearly the number of the question you are continuing to answer. Put the supplementary sheets inside this booklet. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets at the end of each question or part-question. You are reminded that assessment will take into account the Quality of Written Communication used in your answers that involve extended writing (questions 1(e), 2(e), 3(e) and 4(e)). In addition, your ability to spell, punctuate and use grammar accurately will be assessed in question 1(e). SJJ*(S )

2 2 Answer all questions. 1. Study the image below and answer the questions which follow. A Mandir (temple) (a) Describe the features of a mandir. [4]

3 3 (b) Explain the importance of bhakti in Hinduism. [4] (c) Explain how a Hindu might practise yoga. [4] Turn over.

4 4 (d) Hindus should fast. Do you agree or disagree? Give two reasons for your answer. (You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [4]

5 (e) All Hindus must visit a mandir regularly. 5 Do you agree? Give reasons or evidence for your answer, showing that you have considered more than one point of view. (You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [8] Marks for spelling, punctuation and the accurate use of grammar are allocated to this question. [5] Turn over. SPaG 5

6 6 2. Study the information below and answer the questions which follow. In Hinduism there are four main stages of life. (a) Describe the duties of the householder stage of life. [4]

7 7 (b) Explain why pilgrimage is important to many Hindus. [4] (c) Explain how men might fulfil their roles in a Hindu family. [4] Turn over.

8 8 (d) Getting married is not a duty. Do you agree or disagree? Give two reasons for your answer. (You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [4]

9 (e) Varnashramadharma is the most important teaching in Hinduism. 9 Do you agree? Give reasons or evidence for your answer, showing that you have considered more than one point of view. (You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [8] Turn over. 24

10 10 3. Study the image below and answer the questions which follow. The Trimurti (a) Describe the Trimurti. [4]

11 11 (b) Explain why Krishna is important to many Hindus. [4] (c) Explain Hindu attitudes to marrying outside one s caste. [4] Turn over.

12 12 (d) Divorce is always wrong. Do you agree or disagree? Give two reasons for your answer. (You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [4]

13 (e) 13 Navaratri is the most important Hindu festival. Do you agree? Give reasons or evidence for your answer, showing that you have considered more than one point of view. (You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [8] Turn over. 24

14 14 4. Study the information below and answer the questions which follow. Hindus believe that there is life after death. (a) Describe Hindu belief about reincarnation. [4]

15 15 (b) Explain why vegetarianism is important in Hinduism. [4] (c) Explain how Hindus might use sacred texts. [4] Turn over.

16 (d) 16 The Ramayana is the most important Hindu text. Do you agree or disagree? Give two reasons for your answer. (You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [4]

17 17 (e) Belief in life after death is important. Do you agree? Give reasons or evidence for your answer, showing that you have considered more than one point of view. (You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [8] END OF PAPER 24 Turn over.

18 18 For continuation. If you use this space, indicate clearly the number of the questions you are continuing to answer.

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