Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Religious Studies (4RS1) Paper 1

Section 3: Peace and Conflict

Conflict and War and Just War Theory

Sample (2019)

5(c) Explain differing reasons why conflict occurs.

6 (a) Identify three areas of conflict in the world today.

6(d) “There is no such thing as a Just War.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered
different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

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5(b) Choose one religion. Outline two contrasting attitudes towards war held by its followers.

6(d) “All religious people should oppose conflict.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have
considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

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6 (a) Identify three causes of conflict.

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6(c) Choose one religion. Explain its teachings about war.

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5(b) Outline two ways religion may lead to conflict.

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Peace and Pacifism

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5(b) Outline two roles of the United Nations in keeping the peace.

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6(a) Identify three things a religious organisation may do to work for peace.

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5(d) “All religious people should be pacifists.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered
different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

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6(d) “Religious people should be peacemakers.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have
considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

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5(d) “Religion is the best hope for world peace.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have
considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

6(a) Identify three ways religious organisations may work for world peace.

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5(b) Outline two religious attitudes to the importance of peace.

Bullying

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6 (b) Choose one religion. Outline two reasons why this religion is against bullying.

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5 (a) Identify three types of bullying.

6 (b) Choose one religion. Explain two reasons why its followers believe bullying is wrong.

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5 (c) Choose one religion. Explain why its followers do not agree with bullying.

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5 (a) Identify three possible responses to bullying.

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5 (d) “It is impossible to prevent bullying.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered
different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

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6 (c) Choose one religion. Explain its attitude towards bullies.

Sin and Crime

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6 (c) Explain the differences between sins and crimes.

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5 (b) Outline two types of sins and their consequences.

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6 (d) “All sins should be crimes.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered different
points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

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5 (a) Identify three crimes.

6 (d) “Crimes are worse than sins.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered different
points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

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6 (a) Identify three sins.

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6 (b) Outline two differences between sins and crimes.

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Punishment

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5 (a) Identify three types of punishment.

5 (d) “All criminals should be sent to prison.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered
different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

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5 (c) Explain why some people think reform is the most important aim of punishment.

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5 (c) Choose one religion. Explain the attitudes to punishment in this religion.

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6 (c) Choose one religion. Explain the teachings about the importance of forgiveness in this religion.

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5 (b) Outline two reasons why society may need to punish offenders.

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5 (d) “There is no point in punishment if it does not change the wrongdoer.” Evaluate this statement,
showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one
religion.

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6 (b) Outline two religious attitudes towards the aims of punishment.

6 (c) Choose one religion. Explain the importance of forgiveness in this religion.

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5 (a) Identify three benefits of reforming criminals.

Capital Punishment

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6 (c) Explain why some people support capital punishment.

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5 (d) “Capital punishment is never justified.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered
different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

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5 (a) Identify three purposes for the death penalty.

6 (b) Outline two reasons why some non-religious people are opposed to capital punishment.

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6 (b) Outline two reasons why some non-religious people support capital punishment.

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5 (c) Choose one religion. Explain the attitudes its followers may have to capital punishment.

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6 (d) “The death penalty may be the lesser of two evils.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have
considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

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5 (c) Choose one religion. Explain why some of its followers support the use of capital punishment.

6 (a) Identify three beliefs about capital punishment.

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