Paper J World Religions 1: Buddhism OR Hinduism OR Sikhism. Thursday 18 May 2017 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes

AS RELIGIOUS STUDIES Paper J World Religions 1: Buddhism OR Hinduism OR Sikhism Thursday 18 May 2017 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes Materials For this paper you must have: an AQA 8-page answer book. Instructions Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Paper Reference is RSS09. Choose one section only. Section A Buddhism page 2 or Section B Hinduism page 4 or Section C Sikhism page 6. Answer two questions. Each question has two parts. Answer both parts of each question chosen. Do all rough work in your answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked. Information The marks for questions are shown in brackets. The maximum mark for this paper is 90. In each question, the first part tests your knowledge understing. The second part tests your skills of reasoning evaluation. You will be marked on your ability to: use good English organise information clearly use specialist vocabulary where appropriate. IB/M/Jun17/E3 RSS09

2 Section A BUDDHISM Answer two questions. Each question has two parts. Answer both parts of each question chosen. Question 1 Samsara the three marks of existence 0 1 Examine both the concept of anicca its implications for the Buddhist attitude to life. 0 2 Belief in anicca always leads to a pessimistic view of life. Question 2 The Four Noble Truths 0 3 Outline the Buddhist teaching on tanha examine the effect of this belief on the Buddhist way of life. 0 4 It is impossible to remove tanha from human existence. How far do you agree? Question 3 The Eightfold Path 0 5 Examine the meaning of right action right livelihood in the Eightfold Path. 0 6 Right action is the most important aspect of the Eightfold Path.

3 Question 4 The Sangha 0 7 Examine both the discipline of the lay community the role of the lay community in Buddhism. 0 8 The role of the lay community is more essential than the role of the monastic Sangha in Buddhism today. Turn over for Section B Turn over

4 Section B HINDUISM Answer two questions. Each question has two parts. Answer both parts of each question chosen. Question 5 The Hindu concept of God 0 9 Examine the nature purpose of avatars in the Hindu concept of God. 1 0 For Hindus, belief in avatars is essential for knowing God. Question 6 Means to liberation in Hinduism 1 1 Examine the meaning of self-realisation in Hinduism. 1 2 Self-realisation is the most important goal for all Hindus. Question 7 Worship in Hinduism 1 3 Examine the nature importance of both yajna of festival celebrations in Hindu worship. 1 4 Festival celebrations are central to Hindu worship. How far do you agree?

5 Question 8 The Hindu way of life 1 5 Examine the meaning purpose of the four stages of life for Hindus. 1 6 The householder stage of life is the most important one for Hindus. Turn over for Section C Turn over

6 Section C SIKHISM Answer two questions. Each question has two parts. Answer both parts of each question chosen. Question 9 The Gurus 1 7 Examine the achievements of both Guru Arjan Guru Har Gobind in contributing to Sikhism during their lifetime. 1 8 The human Gurus are essential role models for Sikhs today. Question 10 Festivals 1 9 Examine the meaning significance of the celebration of Diwali for Sikhs. 2 0 Today, the inner meaning of Diwali is more important than the public festival. Question 11 The Guru Granth Sahib the Gurdwara 2 1 Examine the formation authority of the Guru Granth Sahib. 2 2 For Sikhs, reciting the Guru Granth Sahib is more important than understing the teachings within it.

7 Question 12 Diwan langar 2 3 Outline the nature of Sikh worship in the home examine its importance. 2 4 Worship in the home is central to Sikh life. END OF QUESTIONS