Religious Studies A GCSE (9 1)

Religious Studies A GCSE (9 1) Paper 1: Area of Study 1 Study of Religion Option 1A Catholic Christianity Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Instructions Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Answer all questions. Answer the questions in the space provided. Use a separate sheet of paper where instructed. Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. Try to answer every question. Check your answers if you have time at the end. Information The total mark for this paper is 102. The marks for each question are shown in brackets use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are ones where the quality of your written communication will be assessed. You should take particular care on these questions with your spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the use of specialist terminology. Question 1 (a) Outline three miracles that Jesus performed. (3) (b) Explain two reasons why Jesus crucifixion is important to Catholics. (4) 2 GCSE Religious Studies

(c) Explain how Catholics understanding of the Trinity aids their everyday lives. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper. (5) *(d) Catholics should never forget the importance of Jesus crucifixion. Evaluate this statement, considering more than one viewpoint. In your answer you must refer to Catholic Christianity. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper. (15) (Total for Question 1 = 27 marks) Question 2 (a) Outline three features of the sacrament of Holy Communion. (3) (b) Explain two ways in which Catholics might help others to become Christians. (4) (c) Explain two reasons why Catholics may go to war. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper. (5) (d) Worship should be central to the life of every Catholic. Evaluate this statement, considering more than one viewpoint. In your answer you must refer to Catholic Christianity. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper. (12) (Total for Question 2 = 24 marks) Practice Exam Paper: Specification A 3

Question 3 (a) Describe three features of the Bible. (3) (b) Explain two reasons why the Catholic Church is always looking to grow. (4) (c) Explain two ways by which Catholics may come to make important decisions. (5) *(d) Each and every Catholic should follow the direction of their church leaders. Evaluate this statement, considering more than one viewpoint. In your answer you must refer to Catholic Christianity. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper. (15) (Total for Question 3 = 27 marks) 4 GCSE Religious Studies

Question 4 (a) State three items that a Catholic may own as part of their faith. (3) (b) Explain two ways in which rosary beads are used by Catholics. (4) (c) Explain the importance of prayer and singing in worship for a Catholic. (5) (d) The use of artefacts can help a Catholic draw nearer to God. Evaluate this statement, considering more than one viewpoint. In your answer you must refer to Catholic Christianity. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper. (12) (Total for Question 4 = 24 marks) Practice Exam Paper: Specification A 5

Religious Studies A GCSE (9 1) Paper 1: Area of Study 1 Study of Religion Option 1B Christianity Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Instructions Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Answer all questions. Answer the questions in the space provided. Use a separate sheet of paper where instructed. Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. Try to answer every question. Check your answers if you have time at the end. Information The total mark for this paper is 102. The marks for each question are shown in brackets use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are ones where the quality of your written communication will be assessed. You should take particular care on these questions with your spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the use of specialist terminology. Question 1 (a) Outline three events from the biblical account of the giving of the Ten Commandments. (3) (b) Explain two reasons why forgiveness is important for Christians. (4) 6 GCSE Religious Studies

(c) Explain two ways in which Christians might account for the millions who die each year from poverty. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper. (5) *(d) Christians should never judge others, as only God has the right to judge. Evaluate this statement, considering more than one viewpoint. In your answer you must refer to Christianity. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper. (15) (Total for Question 1 = 27 marks) Question 2 (a) Outline three ways one Christian charity works to help the poor. (3) (b) Explain two features of marriage. (4) (c) Explain two ways in which it could be argued that a church should focus on the community inside of its building rather than the community outside of it. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper. (5) (d) All Christians should spend time each day in personal devotion. Evaluate this statement, considering more than one viewpoint. In your answer you must refer to Christianity. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper. (12) (Total for Question 2 = 24 marks) Practice Exam Paper: Specification A 7

Question 3 (a) Outline three roles of a bishop in the Church. (3) (b) Explain two reasons why women are not accepted as leaders in some churches. (4) (c) Explain two ways in which Christians may rely on their own relationship with God to make decisions. (5) *(d) It is very difficult to commit to Christianity without being committed to regular church attendance. Evaluate this statement, considering more than one viewpoint. In your answer you must refer to Christianity. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper. (15) (Total for Question 3 = 27 marks) 8 GCSE Religious Studies

Question 4 (a) Outline three of the events that Easter celebrates. (3) (b) Explain two key features of Christmas for Christians. (4) (c) Explain two reasons why churches should focus on modern songs during worship. (5) (d) Being part of a pilgrimage should be a focus for each Christian during their lifetime. Evaluate this statement, considering more than one viewpoint. In your answer you must refer to Christianity. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper. (12) (Total for Question 4 = 24 marks) Practice Exam Paper: Specification A 9

Religious Studies A GCSE (9 1) Paper 1: Area of Study 1 Study of Religion Option 1C Islam Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Instructions Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Answer all questions. Answer the questions in the space provided. Use a separate sheet of paper where instructed. Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. Try to answer every question. Check your answers if you have time at the end. Information The total mark for this paper is 102. The marks for each question are shown in brackets use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are ones where the quality of your written communication will be assessed. You should take particular care on these questions with your spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the use of specialist terminology. Question 1 (a) Outline three Muslim beliefs about paradise. (3) (b) Explain two reasons why the Qur an is important to Muslims. (4) 10 GCSE Religious Studies

(c) Explain two reasons why belief in all Muslim prophets is important for a Muslim s faith. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper. (5) *(d) It would be heretical for any Muslim to believe that Muhammad is not the most important prophet. Evaluate this statement, considering more than one viewpoint. In your answer you must refer to Islam. Question 2 Write your answer on a separate piece of paper. (15) (Total for Question 1 = 27 marks) (a) Outline three specific rituals that occur only during the 30 days of Ramadan. (3) (b) Explain two reasons why the Hajj is important for Muslims. (4) (c) Explain two reasons why every Muslim should give Zakah. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper. (5) (d) Focusing on Jumu ah (Friday prayers) is more important than praying with the family. Evaluate this statement, considering more than one viewpoint. In your answer you must refer to Islam. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper. (12) (Total for Question 2 = 24 marks) Practice Exam Paper: Specification A 11

Question 3 (a) Outline three ways in which Muslims prepare to pray. (3) (b) Explain two reasons why parents choose to name their sons after Muhammad. (4) (c) Explain two reasons why some may argue that Muslims should only live in countries that enforce Sharia law. (5) *(d) All Muslims should learn Arabic, so that they can read the Qur an in its original text. Evaluate this statement, considering more than one viewpoint. In your answer you must refer to Islam. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper. (15) (Total for Question 3 = 27 marks) 12 GCSE Religious Studies

Question 4 (a) Outline three reasons why images of Allah are forbidden in Islam. (3) (b) Explain two ways in which a Muslim might show their belief in Allah. (4) (c) Explain two ways in which the different features of a mosque can help a Muslim to worship. (5) (d) To increase the nation of Islam, divisions between Sunnis and Shi as should be overcome. Evaluate this statement, considering more than one viewpoint. In your answer you must refer to Islam. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper. (12) (Total for Question 4 = 24 marks) Practice Exam Paper: Specification A 13

Answers PRACTICE EXAM PAPERS For questions worth 15 marks, use the following mark scheme to assess your answers: 12 of the marks are for the quality of your evaluation 3 of the marks are for your spelling, punctuation and grammar and use of specialist terminology (SPaG). 1 3 marks for: identifying information/issues and making superficial connections among a limited range of elements in the question, underpinned by isolated elements of understanding of religion and belief. judgements that are supported by generic arguments to produce a conclusion that is not fully justified. 4 6 marks for: making superficial connections among many, but not all, of the elements in the question, underpinned by a limited understanding of religion and belief. making judgements of a limited range of elements in the question. Judgements are supported by an attempt to appraise evidence, much of which may be superficial, leading to a conclusion that is not fully justified. 7 9 marks for: deconstructing religious information/issues, leading to coherent and logical chains of reasoning that consider different viewpoints. These are underpinned by an accurate understanding of religion and belief. Connections are made among many, but not all, of the elements in the question. constructing coherent and reasoned judgements of many, but not all, of the elements in the question. Judgements are supported by the appraisal of evidence, some of which may be superficial, leading to a partially justified conclusion. SPaG 0 marks for: writing nothing. a response that does not relate to the question. errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar that severely hinder meaning. 1 mark for: spelling and punctuating with reasonable accuracy. using rules of grammar with some control of meaning and any errors do not significantly hinder meaning overall. a limited range of specialist terms used as appropriate. 2 marks for: spelling and punctuating with considerable accuracy. using rules of grammar with general control of meaning overall. using a good range of specialist terms as appropriate. 3 marks for: spelling and punctuating with consistent accuracy. using rules of grammar with effective control of meaning overall. using a wide range of specialist terms as appropriate. These answers list sample points that you might include in your responses. You may be able to provide other credit-worthy points not listed here. 10 12 marks for: critically deconstructing religious information/issues, leading to coherent and logical chains of reasoning that consider different viewpoints. These are underpinned by a sustained, accurate and thorough understanding of religion and belief. Connections are made among the full range of elements in the question. constructing coherent and reasoned judgements of the full range of elements in the question. Judgements are fully supported by the comprehensive appraisal of evidence, leading to a fully justified conclusion. GCSE Religious Studies

PRACTICE EXAM PAPERS: SPECIFICATION A Paper 1: Area of Study 1 Study of Religion Option 1A Catholic Christianity Page 2 Question 1 (a) Feeding of the 5000; healing of the paralysed man; healing of Jairus daughter. (b) Prophesied in the Bible that it would happen; showed that Jesus was human; showed that God came to Earth; revealed the sacrifice that Jesus made for humanity; salvation; sin no longer needs to separate man and God the punishment has been taken by Jesus (c) 1 mark each for the following: explaining what the Trinity is; describing the nature of God; knowing God can aid their prayer and worship. [A further mark for explanation of each point, and any other valid points can earn a mark.] (d) Allows Catholics to feel assured about what will happen to them in the afterlife; it sets Jesus apart from the rest of creation; the crucifixion precedes the importance of the resurrection; reveals the sacrifice of Christ; allows passage into heaven; sins can be forgiven; can be seen in belief statements such as the Nicene Creed; the role and importance of confession is elevated; the Gospel doesn t just focus on the crucifixion or end at this pont; the Great Commission [To move beyond 3 marks, points must be explained and evaluated.] Page 3 Question 2 (a) Remember Jesus sacrifice; confess sins; focus on the forgiveness of His resurrection; the wine and bread representing the body and blood of Christ. (b) Attend church sets an example can help them to grow in faith and strength; work with missions either locally, nationally or internationally to share their faith; share with them their own experiences of God; speak with them about Christianity; pray with them. (c) To defend their faith; can follow the Just War Theory; might help to support those weaker than themselves; war can stop greater suffering. (d) Following the liturgy can bring a sense of peace; examples of worship can be seen throughout the Bible; helping others may be of greater importance; following Biblical principles; Jesus prayed; allows closeness with God; creates a sense of community and fellowship; can share the sacrament of Holy Communion; songs allow for praise and thankfulness to be expressed; some people only focus on the experience of worship instead of serving others. [To move beyond 3 marks, points must be explained and evaluated.] Page 4 Question 3 (a) The inspired Word of God ; authorised through the canon; records the history of Christianity; charts the life and works of Jesus. (b) Matthew 28 the Great Commission from Jesus to lead the world to discipleship; the desire to share the love of the Gospel and to save humanity from sin and hell. (c) Read the Bible look for guidance from the past experiences of others, study verses about similar situations, ask God to speak to them through His Word; Pray to God ask for answers and guidance; Speak to other Catholics ask them to study scripture and to pray on their behalf; Worship in church allowing quiet meditation for God to speak to them; Consult their priest ask for his advice and guidance. (d) Catholics recognise the role of leadership from biblical times; they follow the model of Peter being essentially the first Pope; each church has a hierarchy that then feeds into the larger Church; the Pope leads the entire Church from the Vatican, and guides the hierarchy that exists there; his role is to provide guidance in the modern world and help shape teachings from the root of the Bible; the Church promotes the value of the priest through confession and his ability to intercede for the Catholic; the role of saints is emphasised with their historical leadership valued and promoted; Revelation can be used to argue that only the Bible should be used and not word should be added to it ; church leaders have shown themselves to be infallible. [To move beyond 3 marks, points must be explained and evaluated.] Page 5 Question 4 (a) A Bible; a set of rosary beads; a copy of the Catechism; a crucifix. (b) To guide prayer allows focus outside of themselves; as a connection to the past of Catholicism, remembering those who have gone before; a connection to Mary and her commitment to God. (c) Prayer allows conversation with God; sins can be confessed; praise can be given to God; God can be thanked for His blessings; the congregation can join in prayer together; singing allows for a sense of fellowship; God can speak to the individual or the congregation through the words; thanksgiving; worship and praise can be given through singing. (d) Many artefacts might have historical significance; holding or visiting an artefact can connect with the past; artefacts can have their own intrinsic value; allows focus during worship; can provide stimulus for prayer; creates a connection with saints and with the history of the faith; provides Catholics the opportunity to create art that glorifies God; this art can then help to guide a non-believer through an introduction to Catholicism; stained glass windows, for example, can tell the story of Christ without the need for words; the artefacts may become the focus instead of God; the artefact may lead a follower to be misinformed about the nature of God, e.g. believe a picture is a literal image of Jesus. [To move beyond 3 marks, points must be explained and evaluated.] Paper 1: Area of Study 1 Study of Religion Option 1B Christianity Page 6 Question 1 (a) God saw the need for law; the Jewish nation was rejecting God whilst in the wilderness; He led Moses up Mount Sinai to receive the laws on tablets of stone. (b) Christ forgave whilst on the cross; Stephen followed this example as he was martyred; forgiveness of sins allows for redemption from sins. (c) Theodicy the problem of evil; questions how an all-loving God can allow so many to suffer and to die; poverty is often caused by the greed of others; humanity was created perfect, without the need for material possessions; poverty is a human invention and should be solved by humanity. (d) Judging others on our own understanding is very limited; Matthew 7:3 5 shows the foolishness of judging others; many would argue this life is often a test, to see how we perform in each situation; life ends with judgement, based on how we have lived in this life; heaven is reserved for those who have lived as Christ would like them to; hell is for those who have either rejected Christ or not lived as they should; the Bible teaches the importance of a just and merciful God judging creation; if there was no judgement it would not be just there have to be consequences to human action; this is why Christ had to die and be raised from the dead. [To move beyond 3 marks, points must be explained and evaluated.] Answers

Answers Page 7 Question 2 (a) Raise awareness; collect items to give away; sell donated items; provide shelter and food. (b) Vows are made and rings are exchanged to show an eternal commitment; the contract is signed to make the union legally binding. (c) Those inside might need the most help; they may be the most willing to come to Christ; they may only have the church as a safe place to go, whilst those outside may not need the support of the church or may have already rejected it. (d) Jesus set the example throughout His life; Mark 1:35: Jesus went out early in the morning to be alone with God; time can be spent studying scripture and learning from it; allows a closeness with God, can stop distraction from those around; there is no need to travel, makes the most of the time available and can become part of a healthy, spiritual routine; questions of God can be posed and time given for them to be answered; it follows the example of Christ, most notably in the Garden of Gethsemane. [To move beyond 3 marks, points must be explained and evaluated.] Page 8 Question 3 (a) Ordain new priests; lead services in cathedrals and churches; provide guidance for their congregation; be involved in decision-making in the Church. (b) Jesus only called male disciples, which suggests a model of male leadership; today s society is still largely male led and some churches continue to follow this principle. (c) Personal devotion can guide them to the right outcome; time spent in worship, Bible study and prayer can lead a Christian to the right decision. (d) Being in church supports the work being done there; attending allows a Christian to give financially; regular attendance helps to form community; attending church is not enough; you can attend without taking part and can become religious about the process without being part of what is being said or sung; fellowship together can bring closeness with God and with other believers; all believers have different skills that can be used both inside the church and outside of it; these skills can make the church s work more effective and help it to reach more people; it follows the New Testament concept of the Body of Christ. [To move beyond 3 marks, points must be explained and evaluated.] Page 9 Question 4 (a) Palm Sunday; the Last Supper; the crucifixion of Christ; His resurrection. (b) Jesus birth the gift of Christ to save humanity from sin and from hell; the devotion and obedience of those involved: Mary and Joseph, the wise men, etc. (c) Modern songs allow for new creativity; they can be more relevant to the culture of the day; different styles and pace of music can create a different atmosphere; they also allow for a different focus, praise, worship or meditation. (d) The New Testament does not call Christians to attend a pilgrimage; Jesus did not complete a pilgrimage to the significant places of the Old Testament; pilgrimage can connect with the past, allows for a real sense of past events in the Bible and of saints; can walk in Jesus footsteps literally; many find healing and spiritual enlightenment by visiting places such as Lourdes; others may argue that the money could be better spent helping others; pilgrimages could be seen as being selfish with the money better being given to others, the poor for example. [To move beyond 3 marks, points must be explained and evaluated.] Paper 1: Area of Study 1 Study of Religion Option 1C Islam Page 10 Question 1 (a) Allah judges who can enter after death; it is an eternal place where Allah lives; it is a reward for living for Allah on Earth. (b) It is the spoken word of Allah given to Muhammad for all Muslims; the Qur an allows Muslims to find closeness and a connection with Allah. (c) Muhammad was the chosen prophet of Allah; however, Muslims believe that other prophets also brought important teachings from Allah; Isa, for example, was seen as being a key prophet but not a god; if a Muslim rejects the lesser prophets then they will be rejecting teachings from Allah; a Muslim needs to embrace all the teachings of Allah, not just those revealed to Muhammad. (d) Muhammad is second only to Allah; Muslims believe that Allah chose Muhammad above all others; Muhammad was chosen to receive the Qur an; however, Muhammad is lesser than Allah and should never be seen as being equal; Muslims believe that he was the last of the prophets and that he brought the greatest revelations from Allah; Muslims believe that Allah spoke directly to Muhammad and also through the Angel Jibril; through the power of his teaching, Muhammad gained many followers; the speed at which he amassed his followers allowed him to create a strong army; Muhammad s army was then blessed by Allah and defeated Mecca to found the nation of Islam. [To move beyond 3 marks, points must be explained and evaluated.] Page 11 Question 2 (a) Muslims will only eat before sunrise and after sunset; they will only eat simple foods during these times; extra time is given over to prayer and serving others. (b) Hajj allows a Muslim to join with many other Muslims and share in religious rituals with them; the pilgrimage also allows them to follow in the footsteps and experiences of Muhammad; it is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. (c) Zakah is one of the Five Pillars of Islam; giving 2.5% of income to Muslims who are less well-off can make a significant difference; some Muslims may feel called to give more away; others may feel the need to give money to those who are not Muslims in addition to the 2.5%; the majority of Muslims could share 2.5% of their income. (d) Only praying individually may hinder others becoming Muslims; Allah may respond to individuals more readily than corporate requests; prayer should happen throughout the week at home; children should be taught by their parents how to pray; during Ramadan, extra time can be spent together to pray; many Muslims may only pray at the mosque on a Friday; all Muslims should attend prayer on a Friday; many Muslims would argue that all prayer is equally important. [To move beyond 3 marks, points must be explained and evaluated.] Page 12 Question 3 (a) Muslims will remove their shoes; they will complete the washing ritual of wudu; they will ensure that they are facing Mecca; a prayer mat will be used if they cannot be certain that the floor is clean. (b) It can be used as a way of reminding the child that they are being brought up in Islam; it can help to act as a witness to non-muslims; the name of Muhammad is also traditionally used. GCSE Religious Studies

(c) The majority of Muslims follow Sharia law; the laws are often found in the Qur an; some have been changed and adapted due to culture and custom; many misinterpret Sharia law as being barbaric; it is in fact focused on purity; many laws in many countries are similar to Sharia law. (d) Allah revealed the words of the scripture in Arabic; in England, for example, children will attend their mosque after school; at this time, they will learn how to read Arabic; this process allows them to spend time with other Muslim children; as the Qur an was originally written in Arabic, they can then more closely follow what Allah revealed to Muhammad; studying Arabic shows commitment to Islam; learning Arabic can allow a Muslim to find greater personal truth in the Qur an; it also allows those converting to Islam in later life to feel part of the faith by studying the language. [To move beyond 3 marks, points must be explained and evaluated.] Page 13 Question 4 (a) The Qur an forbids any images or pictures to be made of Allah; if they were, they could become the focus of worship in themselves; any image could never truly reflect the glory of Allah. (b) Attend the mosque every Friday to take part in prayers; study the Qur an in Arabic and elevate it above any other book; follow the ritual of wudu before praying; follow the Five Pillars of Islam; eat halal. (c) On entering a mosque, a Muslim will know to remove their shoes; finding an area to wash allows them to complete the ritual of wudu; being separated by both age and gender allows for greater focus during prayer; the minaret provides the perfect location from which the Adhan can be declared; a mihrab shows a Muslim which way is Mecca; the zulla provides the designated area where Muslim men can focus their prayers to Allah. (d) All Muslims are called to grow the nation of Islam they are encouraged to enlarge Islam in any way possible; both groups hold similar fundamental views; they both also follow the teachings of the Qur an; their primary differences come from human interactions, such as political views and historical events; both groups also have a different ethnic makeup; many of their differences can be seen in who should lead Islam today; because most differences are based on human rather than religious views, it could be argued that they could at least become closer. [To move beyond 3 marks, points must be explained and evaluated.] Answers