GCSE Religious Studies Mock Paper 1: Christianity, Islam and Ethics
A free GCSE Religious Studies mock on Christian and Muslim beliefs and practices, plus ethical themes. Key-term questions marked instantly, and 4, 5 and 12-mark answers with mark schemes.
- Time allowed
- 45 minutes
- Total marks
- 33
Instructions
- Answer all questions.
- Spelling of key terms is checked, so take care.
- Longer answers are marked by you against a mark scheme after you finish.
Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas. Written by MockNine; not an official exam board paper.
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1
(a)What is the Christian belief that God is three persons (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) in one God called?
(b)Which Christian festival celebrates the resurrection of Jesus?
(c)Which sacrament welcomes a person into the Christian Church?
(d)What does 'atonement' mean for Christians?
2
(a)Name the Pillar of Islam that is the declaration of faith.
(b)Name the pilgrimage to Makkah that Muslims should make at least once if able.
(c)In which month do Muslims fast from dawn to sunset?
(d)How many times a day do Muslims perform salah (compulsory prayer)?
(e)Name the Pillar of Islam that involves giving a set portion of wealth to those in need.
(f)What does Tawhid mean?
3
(a)What does 'sanctity of life' mean?
(b)What is pacifism?
4
Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about abortion.
5
Explain two Christian beliefs about life after death. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief in your answer.
6
'Religious believers should always be pacifists.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should refer to religious arguments, may refer to non-religious arguments, should reach a justified conclusion.
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