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AQA GCSE Religious Studies topic questions

Practice questions per spec point, written in board paper style with mark-scheme answers.

  1. 3.1.1Christianity5 questions →
  2. 3.1.1.BChristian beliefs: nature of God (omnipotent, loving, just), Trinity, creation, problem of evil, afterlife (resurrection, judgement, heaven and hell), Jesus Christ (incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension), salvation (sin, grace, atonement)7 questions →
  3. 3.1.1.PChristian practices: worship (liturgical, non-liturgical, private), sacraments (baptism, eucharist), prayer, pilgrimage (Lourdes, Iona), festivals (Christmas, Easter), the role of the Church in the local and worldwide community, mission, evangelism, persecution, Christian aid7 questions →
  4. 3.1.2Islam5 questions →
  5. 3.1.2.BMuslim beliefs: six articles of faith (Sunni) and five roots of Usul ad-Din (Shi'a), Tawhid, nature of Allah (immanence, transcendence, omnipotence, beneficence, mercy, fairness/justice), angels, predestination, akhirah (afterlife), prophethood (risalah) and the holy books, Imamate7 questions →
  6. 3.1.2.PMuslim practices: Five Pillars (Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm, Hajj) and Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi'a Islam, jihad (greater and lesser), festivals (Id-ul-Fitr, Id-ul-Adha, Ashura), the role of the mosque7 questions →
  7. 3.1.3Buddhism (alternative)5 questions →
  8. 3.1.3.BBuddhist beliefs: the Buddha's life, the Three Marks of Existence, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, dependent arising, Theravada and Mahayana traditions7 questions →
  9. 3.1.3.PBuddhist practices: meditation (samatha, vipassana), worship and chanting, ceremonies and rituals around death, festivals (Wesak, Parinirvana Day), karma and rebirth, ethical teaching (kamma)7 questions →
  10. 3.1.4Hinduism (alternative)5 questions →
  11. 3.1.4.BHindu beliefs: the nature of Brahman, the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva), avatars, atman, samsara, karma and moksha, the four ashramas and varnas7 questions →
  12. 3.1.4.PHindu practices: worship (havan, puja, mandir, home shrine), pilgrimage (Varanasi, Kumbh Mela), festivals (Diwali, Holi), rites of passage7 questions →
  13. 3.1.5Judaism (alternative)5 questions →
  14. 3.1.5.BJewish beliefs: the nature of God (One, Creator, Lawgiver, Judge), the covenant with Abraham and at Sinai, the Messiah, life after death, the sanctity of life, mitzvot7 questions →
  15. 3.1.5.PJewish practices: synagogue worship, prayer (the Shema, Amidah), Shabbat, festivals (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Pesach, Sukkot), rites of passage (Bar/Bat Mitzvah, marriage, mourning), kosher laws7 questions →
  16. 3.1.6Sikhism (alternative)5 questions →
  17. 3.1.6.BSikh beliefs: the nature of God, the Ten Gurus, the Mool Mantar, equality, reincarnation, mukti7 questions →
  18. 3.1.6.PSikh practices: the gurdwara, worship and the Guru Granth Sahib, the langar, festivals (Vaisakhi, Diwali), the Five Ks, the role of Sewa7 questions →
  19. 3.1.7Catholic Christianity (alternative to mainstream Christianity)5 questions →
  20. 3.1.7.BCatholic beliefs: nature of God, Trinity, creation in Catholic teaching, Mary, sacramentalism, scriptural and tradition-based authority7 questions →
  21. 3.1.7.PCatholic practices: the seven sacraments, the Mass, pilgrimage (Lourdes), the rosary and devotions, Catholic mission and the role of the Church worldwide7 questions →
  22. 3.2.ATheme A: Relationships and families5 questions →
  23. 3.2.A.1Sex, marriage and divorce: religious and non-religious views on sexual relationships before/outside marriage, same-sex relationships, cohabitation, contraception, divorce and remarriage7 questions →
  24. 3.2.A.2Families and gender equality: nature and purpose of the family, types of family (nuclear, extended, blended, same-sex), parenting, gender roles and gender equality, religious teaching on family life6 questions →
  25. 3.2.BTheme B: Religion and life5 questions →
  26. 3.2.B.1Origins of the universe and life: scientific theories (Big Bang, evolution) vs religious creation accounts, dialogue between science and religion6 questions →
  27. 3.2.B.2The value of human and non-human life: dominion vs stewardship, environmental ethics, animal rights and the use of animals for food, scientific testing and pets6 questions →
  28. 3.2.B.3Sanctity of life issues: abortion, euthanasia, beliefs about death and the afterlife, religious and secular arguments6 questions →
  29. 3.2.CTheme C: The existence of God and revelation5 questions →
  30. 3.2.C.1Philosophical arguments for and against God's existence: Design (teleological), First Cause (cosmological), the argument from miracles6 questions →
  31. 3.2.C.2Atheism and the problem of evil and suffering: theodicies, the existence of suffering and how it challenges belief6 questions →
  32. 3.2.C.3Revelation: special revelation (visions, miracles, religious experiences) and general revelation (nature, scripture, conscience), authority and reliability of revelation6 questions →
  33. 3.2.DTheme D: Religion, peace and conflict5 questions →
  34. 3.2.D.1Religion, violence, terrorism and war: causes of war (greed, self-defence, retaliation), reasons against war, terrorism, religious responses to violence6 questions →
  35. 3.2.D.2Pacifism, just war theory and holy war: criteria of a just war, weapons of mass destruction, religious teachings on conflict resolution and peace-making6 questions →
  36. 3.2.ETheme E: Religion, crime and punishment5 questions →
  37. 3.2.E.1Crime: causes of crime (poverty, addiction, mental illness, hate, opposition to unjust law), good and evil intentions, religious responses to lawbreakers6 questions →
  38. 3.2.E.2Punishment: aims (retribution, deterrence, reformation, protection), capital punishment, forgiveness, suffering and treatment of criminals5 questions →
  39. 3.2.FTheme F: Religion, human rights and social justice5 questions →
  40. 3.2.F.1Human rights: prejudice and discrimination, racial harmony, equality of religions, freedom of religion, social justice and religious freedom6 questions →
  41. 3.2.F.2Wealth and poverty: attitudes to wealth, the use of money, exploitation of the poor (people-trafficking, fair pay), giving to charity, religious responses to inequality6 questions →
  42. C1Component 1: Study of religions — beliefs, teachings and practices5 questions →
  43. C2Component 2: Thematic studies (4 of 6 themes)5 questions →