Christianity Beliefs SAMS 1 SAMS 2 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Nature of God Give two Explain two ways MCQ ‘God cannot be MCQ ‘For Christians, it
qualities which in which the loving because is impossible to
Christians belief that God is people suffer.’ understand the
believe describe just influences ‘A loving God (12) nature of God.’
the nature of Christians today would not send (12)
God (2) (4) anyone to hell.’
(12)
‘If God were all
loving there
would be no
suffering in the
world.’ (12)
Oneness, Holy Trinity MCQ Explain two Give two
ways in which Christian beliefs
belief in the about the Trinity
Trinity (2)
influences
Christians today
(4)
Creation MCQ ‘The Bible tell Give two Explain two ways ‘For Christians,
Christians all Christian beliefs in which belief what the Bible
they need to about God’s about creation says about
know about creation of the influences creation is true.’
God’s creation.’ world. (2) Christians today. (12)
(12) (4)

Afterlife, Judgement Explain two Explain two ways

Christian in which belief in
teachings about judgement by
judgement (5) God influences
Christians today
(4)
Heaven and hell ‘An all loving Explain two ways
God would not in which belief in
send anyone to hell influences
hell.’ (12) Christians today.
(4)
Incarnation Explain two
 Christian
teachings about
the incarnation
(5)
Crucifixion Explain two ways Give two Explain two
in which Jesus’ Christian beliefs Christian beliefs
crucifixion about Jesus’ about the
influences crucifixion. (2) crucifixion of
Christians today Jesus (5)
(4)
Resurrection Explain two ways Give two reasons ‘The resurrection
in which belief in why the disciples of the dead is
the resurrection believed Jesus the most
of Jesus was alive after important
influences his resurrection. Christian belief.’
Christians today (2) (12)
(4)
Ascension Give two MCQ
Christian beliefs
about Jesus’
ascension (2)
Original Sin Give two Explain two Explain two
Christian Christian beliefs Christian
teachings about about the causes teachings about
original sin (2) of sin (5) sin. (5)
Salvation Explain two MCQ Explain two MCQ
Christian Christian beliefs
teachings about about the role of
the means of Jesus Christ in
salvation (5) salvation. (5)
Atonement
Christianity SAMS 1 SAMS 2 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Practices
Worship ‘Private worship Explain two MCQ
has more contrasting
meaning for a examples of
Christian than Christian
public worship.’ worship (4)
(12)
Prayer ‘The best way for ‘The Lord’s Prayer is Give two types of Give two reasons
Christians to the only prayer that Christian prayer. why prayer is
reach as Christians need to (2) important for
understanding of use.’ (12) Christians. (2)
God is by
practicing
prayer.’ (12)
Sacraments MCQ
Baptism ‘Infant baptism MCQ ‘Only adults
is not as should be
important as baptised into the
believer’s Christian religion.’
baptism.’ (12) (12)

Eucharist Give two ways in Explain two reasons ‘The celebration

which the why celebrating Holy of Holy
Eucharist (Holy Communion/Eucharist Communion
Communion) is is important for many (Eucharist) is the
celebrated in Christians (5) most important
Christianity (4) part of Christian
life.’ (12)

Pilgrimage Give two Explain two MCQ

contrasting contrasting ways
examples of in which
Christian pilgrimage is
pilgrimage (4) experienced in
Lourdes. (4)
Christmas MCQ ‘Christmas is the
most important
 Christian
celebration.’ (12)
Easter MCQ Explain two
religious reasons
why Christians
celebrate Easter
(5)

Role of Give two Explain two Explain two

Church examples of the contrasting examples contrasting ways
work of the of the work of the that Christians
Church in the Church in the local can support food
local community community (4) banks in the local
(2) community. (4

Explain two ways

in which
Christian street
pastors carry out
their Christian
duty (5)
Mission Explain two ways Give two ways in Give two reasons
in which a which Christians why Church
worldwide might show their growth is
Christian relief commitment to important for
organisation Church growth Christians today
carries out its (2) (2)
mission overseas
(5)
Evangelism Explain two
reasons why
evangelism is
important for the
Christian Church.
(5)
Reconciliation Explain two ways Explain two
in which the contrasting ways
worldwide in which Christians
church works for work for
 reconciliation (5) reconciliation (4).
Persecution Give two ways in Give two ways in Explain two MCQ
which Christian which the Church reasons why
churches respond helps Christians Christian
to persecution (2) respond to churches help
persecution (2) people who are
being
persecuted. (5)

Poverty and
charity
Islam Beliefs: SAMS 1 SAMS 2 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
6 Articles of MCQ Name two ‘To believe in the
faith articles of faith in six articles of faith
Sunni Islam (2) is the best way to
please God.’ (12)

5 Roots of MCQ MCQ

Usul ad Hin
Tawhid MCQ Explain two
Muslim teachings
about Tawhid (5)
Nature of God ‘To describe God MCQ Explain two Give two Muslim
as omnipotent is Muslim beliefs beliefs about the
the best way to about the nature nature of God. (2)
understand God.’ of God. (5)
(12)
Angels Explain two Give two angels ‘Belief in angels is Explain two ways Explain two
Muslim teachings that are no longer relevant in which belief in reasons why
about angels (5) mentioned in the for Muslims in the angels influences angels are
Qur’an (2) modern world.’ Muslims today. important in Islam
(12) (4) (5)

Predestination Explain two ways

in which belief in
predestination
influences
Muslims today
(4)
Day of Explain two ways Explain two ways Explain two ways
Judgement in which belief in which belief in in which the belief
about heaven and God’s justice in God’s mercy
hell influence (Adalat) influences
Muslims today (4) influences Muslims today(4).
Muslims today (4)
Akhirah Explain two ways Give two Muslim ‘For Muslims, this
in which a belief beliefs about life is more
in life after death heaven (2) important than
influence life after death.’
 Muslims today (4) (12)
Prophets ‘For Muslims, Explain two Give two reasons MCQ ‘In Islam, the
Adam is a more Muslim beliefs why the prophet Prophet
important about the role of Ibrahim is Muhammad is the
Prophet than prophets (5) important in most important of
Ibrahim.’ (12) Islam. (2) all the prophets.’
(12)
Holy Books Give two of the ‘The Qur’an is the Explain two ways Explain two MCQ
Holy books, other on authority a in which the Muslim beliefs
than the Qur’an Muslim needs in authority of the about holy books.
(2) his life.’ (12) Qur’an influences (5)
Muslims today (4)
Imamate in Explain two Give two beliefs
Shi’a Islam Muslim beliefs about the
about the Imamate in Shi’a
Imamate in Shi’a Islam (2)
Islam (5)
Islam SAMS 1 SAMS 2 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Practices
5 Pillars MCQ MCQ

10 Obligatory Give two of the

Acts Ten Obligatory
Acts in Shi’a Islam.
(2)
Shahadah ‘The Shahadah
(declaration of
faith) is the most
important Pillar of
Islam.’ (12)
Salah ‘The best way for Give two rituals MCQ MCQ Explain two Give two religious Explain two
Muslims to that Muslims contrasting ways practices that reasons why Salah
understand God perform during ‘The Friday in which Muslims Muslims perform is important for
is to practise Salah (2) prayer (Jummah) may perform on Jummah Muslims (5)
Salah.’ (12) is more Salah. (4) (Friday). (2)
Give two important than ‘Salah is more
contrasting the daily
important than
understandings prayers.’ (12)
Hajj for Muslims
of Salah (4)
today.’ (12)
Sawm Give two Muslim Explain two
practices that reasons why the
happen during Night of Power is
Ramadan (2) important for
Muslims. (5)
Zakah/ MCQ Explain two ‘For Muslims, the Explain two Give two reasons
Khums contrasting best way to serve contrasting ways why Muslims give
Muslim beliefs Allah is by giving Muslims celebrate Zakah (2)
about giving charity.’ (12) the Night of
alms (4) Power. (4)

Hajj Explain two ways ‘Completing hajj Give two actions Explain two MCQ ‘Salah is more Explain two
in which the is the most that Muslims religious reasons important than contrasting
Ka’aba is important duty perform during why Muslims visit Hajj for Muslims religious practices
important in the for a Muslim.’ Hajj (2) Makkah (5) today.’ (12) Muslims perform
Muslim hajj (5) (12) during Hajj (4)
Jihad Give two Explain two MCQ
contrasting Muslim
understandings of understandings of
Jihad (4) Jihad. (5)
Festivals Give two ways in Explain two ways Explain two ways Explain two ‘For Muslims, the
which Shi’a in which the in which Muslims contrasting ways most important
Muslims celebration of the celebrate the in which Muslims festival is Id-ul-
celebrate the festival of Id-ul- festival of Id-ul- celebrate Ashura Fitr.’ (12)
festival of Ashura Adha is Fitr (5) (4)
(2) important to
Muslims (5)
Theme A SAMS 1 SAMS 2 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Relationships
and families
Sexual ‘For religious Explain two
relationships believers, contrasting
before sexual religious beliefs in
marriage relationships contemporary
should take British society
place only about sexual
within relationships
marriage.’ (12) before marriage.
(4)
Adultery Explain two
religious beliefs
about sexual
relationships
outside of
marriage (5)
Same sex ‘It is wrong to Explain two Give two religious Explain two
relationships disapprove of religious views reasons given by religious beliefs
homosexual about same-sex believers to about same-sex
relationships.’ (12) parents. (5) marriage. (5)
support the view
that sex before
marriage is wrong.
(2)

Heterosexuality
Contraception Explain two Give two MCQ MCQ
and family contrasting religious beliefs
planning beliefs in about the use of Explain two
contemporary contraception (2) contrasting
British society religious beliefs in
about the use of contemporary
artificial British society
contraception about
within marriage contraception. (4)
(4)
Nature and MCQ Explain two
purpose of contrasting
marriage religious beliefs
about the nature
of marriage. (4)

Same sex Explain two

marriage religious beliefs
about same sex
marriage (2)
Cohabitation Explain two
contrasting beliefs
about unmarried
couples living
together
(cohabitation) (4)
Divorce and ‘Divorce is never Explain two Give two religious MCQ ‘Religious believers
remarriage right.’ (12) religious beliefs teachings about should never
about divorce divorce. (2) divorce.’ (12)
(5)
Sanctity of
marriage vows
Nature of Give two
families religious beliefs
about the nature
of the family (2)
Role of parents Explain two Give two teachings
and children religious beliefs about the role of
about the role of parents in a
parents in a religious family. (2)
religious family
(5)
Types of MCQ
families
Purpose of Explain two ‘The most
families religious beliefs important purpose
about the purpose of a family is to
of families (5) educate children in
a faith.’ (12)
Same sex Explain two
parenting contrasting
religious beliefs
about same-sex
parents (4)
Polygamy MCQ MCQ
Roles of men Explain two Explain two
and women contrasting religious beliefs
religious beliefs about the roles of
about the roles men and women.
of men and (5)
women (4)
Gender ‘Men and
equality women should
not have equal
rights.’ (12)
Gender Give two religious ‘Gender
prejudice teachings about discrimination is
gender always wrong.’
discrimination (2) (12)
Theme B: Religion and life SAMS 1 SAMS 2 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Origins of universe - religion MCQ ‘Evolution Explain two
proves that contrasting
religious religious views
beliefs about about how the
the origins universe
of life are began. (4)
wrong.’ (12)
Interpretations of religion
Origins of universe – science ‘It is possible to MCQ
believe in both
the Big Bang
theory and
religious
teachings about
the origins of
the universe.’
(12)
Science vs religion
Value of the world Give two
reasons why
many religious
people use
animals for
food. (2)

Stewardship Give two MCQ

examples of
what religious
believers might
do to help to
carry out the
duty of
stewardship (2)
Dominion
Responsibility
Awe and wonder MCQ Give two reasons
why many people
 experience awe
and wonder
when they look at
the natural world.
(2)
Use and abuse of the Give two ‘Abuse of the Give two ways Explain two Give two ways Explain two
environment/pollution/natural religious environment religious religious beliefs that religious reasons why
resources beliefs about is impossible believers might about the use of believers can many religious
pollution (2) to stop.’ (12) help to reduce natural help to protect people protect
pollution (2) resources. (5) the world’s the environment
natural (5)
resources. (2)

Use and abuse of animals

Animal experimentation Explain two Explain two Explain two
religious beliefs contrasting similar religious
about animal religious beliefs beliefs in
experimentation about animal contemporary
(5) experimentation British society
(4) that are used to
oppose animal
experimentation
(4)
Animals as food Explain two Give two Explain two
similar reasons why religious
religious some religious beliefs about
beliefs about people do not the use of
the use of eat meat (2) animals for
animals for food. (5)
food (4)
Origins and value of human Explain two
life – religion religious beliefs
about how
human life began
on earth (5)
Origins of human life –
evolution
Science vs religion
Sanctity of life MCQ
Quality of life
Abortion Explain two ‘Abortion should
contrasting be allowed only
beliefs in when the
contemporary mother’s life is at
British society risk.’ (12)
about abortion
(4)
Euthanasia MCQ Explain two ‘Explain two
contrasting contrasting
religious religious beliefs
beliefs about in
euthanasia (4) contemporary
British society
about
euthanasia.’
(12)
Death and afterlife ‘It is not Explain two Explain two ‘Death is not ‘People who
reasonable to religious religious the end; there value and protect
believe in life beliefs about beliefs about is an afterlife.’ human life will be
after death.’ (12) the afterlife how people’s (12) rewarded in the
(5) actions in this afterlife.’ (12)
life affect
what happens
to them in the
afterlife (5)
Theme D: SAMS 1 SAMS 2 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Peace and
Conflict
The meaning Explain two Explain two MCQ Explain two similar MCQ Explain two
and religious beliefs religious beliefs beliefs about religious beliefs
significance about forgiveness about justice (5) reconciliation (4) about justice. (5)
of: peace, (5)
justice,
forgiveness,
reconciliation.
Violence, Give two Give two Explain two
including religious beliefs reasons why religious beliefs
violent that show that many religious about violent
protest violence is believers are protest. (5)
wrong (2) against violent
protest (2)
Terrorism Explain two Give two reasons MCQ
religious beliefs why most religious
which show that people are against
all acts of terrorism. (2)
terrorism are
wrong (5)
Reasons for ‘Greed or just ‘Being prepared to
war, including wanting a better fight a war is the
greed, self- life are never good best way to keep
defence and reasons for going the peace.’ (12)
retaliation to war.’ (12)

The just war ‘War is never ‘War is the best Explain two Give two of the
theory, right.’ (12) way to solve reasons why some criteria for a Just
including the problems religious people War. (2)
criteria for a between support the just
just war countries.’ (12) war theory. (5)
Holy war
Pacifism Explain two MCQ Explain two
similar religious contrasting
beliefs about ‘Religious believers religious beliefs in
 pacifism (4) should never fight contemporary
in a war.’ (12) British society
about pacifism. (4)
Religion and Explain two
belief as a contrasting
cause of war religious beliefs in
and violence contemporary
in the British society
contemporary about violence (5)
world
Nuclear ‘There are no Explain two MCQ
weapons, good reasons for contrasting
including countries to religious beliefs
nuclear possess nuclear about nuclear
deterrence weapons.’ (12) weapons (4)
The use of Explain two ‘It is wrong for any
weapons of contrasting beliefs country to have
mass in contemporary weapons of mass
destruction British society destruction.’ (12)
about weapons of
mass destruction
(4)
Religion and Give two ways that Explain two similar
peace-making religious believers religious beliefs
in the can work for peace about peace-
contemporary (2) making. (4)
world
including the
work of
individuals
influenced by
religious
teaching
Religious Give two ways in Explain two Give two ways
responses to which religious reasons why victims of war are
the victims of believers help religious people helped by religious
war including victims of war (2) help victims of war organisations. (2)
the work of (5)
one present
day religious
organisation
Theme E: Crime SAMS 1 SAMS 2 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
and Punishment
Death penalty Explain two Explain two ‘The death ‘Explain two
contrasting beliefs religious beliefs penalty should religious beliefs
in contemporary about the death never be used.’ why some people
British society penalty (5) (12) are against the
about the death death penalty.’
penalty for (12)
murder (4)
Forgiveness Give two Explain two Explain two similar
religious beliefs religious beliefs beliefs in
about about forgiveness. contemporary
forgiveness (2) (5) British society
about the
importance of
forgiveness. (4)
Good and evil MCQ MCQ
intentions/actions
Can it ever be
good to cause
suffering?
Reasons for crime Explain two MCQ Give two causes Explain two MCQ
religious beliefs of crime (2) contrasting
about breaking religious views
the law in order about how people
to get a bad law who commit a
changed (5) crime because of
an addiction
should be treated
(4)
Views about Explain two Give two reasons Explain two ‘Religious people
people who break similar religious why some contrasting should always
the law beliefs about religious people religious views obey the law.’ (12)
people who may break the about theft
break the law law. (2) (stealing). (4)
(4)
Explain two
 religious beliefs
about reforming
people who have
broken the law. (5)

Views about Give two Explain two Give two reasons Explain two
types of crime – examples of religious beliefs why religious religious views
hate crime, theft, religious moral which show that believers oppose about the crime of
murder laws which some all hate crimes hate crimes. (2) murder. (5)
criminal break (2) are wrong (5)
Aims of MCQ ‘Reformation is MCQ Give two of the ‘Deterring people
punishment the best aim of aims of from committing
punishment.’ punishment (2) crime is the best
(12) aim of
punishment.’ (12)
Treatment of Give two reasons
criminals – prison why many
religious people
support the use of
prison as a
punishment. (2)
Corporal ‘Corporal Explain two ‘Religious believers
punishment punishment can contrasting should never agree
never be religious views in with corporal
justified.’ (12) contemporary punishment.’ (12)
British society
about the use of
corporal
punishment. (4)
Community Explain two MCQ
service similar religious
beliefs about
the use of
community
service a
punishment (4)