9.1 Origins of the Universe (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A (8062))

Explain two contrasting religious views about how the universe began.

In your answer, you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about how human life began on earth. 

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

Explain two similar religious views about the creation of the universe.

In your answer, you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two different religious views about the creation of the universe.

In your answer, you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about the origins of human life.

In your answer, you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

‘It is possible to believe in both the Big Bang theory and religious teachings about the origins of the universe.’

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]