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GCSE

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

COMPONENT 2

CHRISTIANITY

SAMPLE ASSESSMENT MATERIALS

1 hour

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Answer all questions

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INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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Your ability to spell, punctuate and use grammar will be assessed in question 1 (d).

You are expected to use specialist terminology accurately and make reference to sources of
religious wisdom and authority (including religious texts) where relevant.

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Answer all questions.

1. Beliefs and Teachings

(a) State two Christian beliefs about God. [2]

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(b) Explain Christian teaching about the crucifixion of Jesus. [5]

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(c) Explain why Christians believe Heaven is important. [8]

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(d) “Jesus was just an ordinary man.” [15 + 6]

Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more
than one point of view.
(You must refer to religion and belief in your answer.)
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2. Practices

(a) State two ways in which Christians may worship God. [2]

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(b) Describe how Tearfund helps those in need. [5]

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(c) Explain why baptism is important for many Christians. [8]

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(d) 'Great Britain is a Christian country.' [15]

Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one
point of view including the fact that religious traditions in Britain are in the
main Christian and also diverse. (The diversity includes the following religious
and non-religious traditions: Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam,
Judaism, Sikhism, Humanism and Atheism).
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