Religion & Human Sexuality (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A (8062))

Exam Questions

35 mins6 questions
12 marks

Give two religious reasons given by believers to support the view that sex before marriage is wrong.

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21 mark

Some religious believers may use methods to prevent a pregnancy taking place. 

Which one of the following describes that practice?

  • Conception

  • Procreation

  • Contraception

  • Monogamy

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14 marks

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about contraception.

In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

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24 marks

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about sexual relationships before marriage.

In your answer you should refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

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112 marks

‘Married couples should not use contraception.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you: 

  • should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement 

  • should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view 

  • should refer to religious arguments 

  • may refer to non-religious arguments 

  • should reach a justified conclusion.

[12 marks]

[SPaG 3 marks]

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212 marks

‘For religious believers, sexual relationships should take place only within marriage.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you: 

  • should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement 

  • should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view 

  • should refer to religious arguments 

  • may refer to non-religious arguments 

  • should reach a justified conclusion.

[12 marks]

[SPaG 3 marks]

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