11 mark
Which one of the following terms explains how different species have changed and developed?
Big Bang
Creation
Dominion
Evolution
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9.1 Origins of the Universe (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A (8062))
Exam Questions
1 hour15 questions21 mark
Which is the following is a scientific theory about the origin of the universe?
Genesis
Dominion
The theory of gravity
The Big Bang theory
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31 mark
According to the book of Genesis, how many days did it take God to create the universe?
One
Six
Seven
Forty
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42 marks
Give two different ideas about the creation of the universe.
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52 marks
Give two religious beliefs about the creation of the universe.
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14 marks
Explain two contrasting religious views about how the universe began.
In your answer, you must refer to one or more religious traditions.
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25 marks
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.
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34 marks
Explain two similar religious views about the creation of the universe.
In your answer, you must refer to one or more religious traditions.
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44 marks
Explain two different religious views about the creation of the universe.
In your answer, you must refer to one or more religious traditions.
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54 marks
Explain two religious beliefs about the origins of human life.
In your answer, you must refer to one or more religious traditions.
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112 marks
‘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]
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212 marks
‘Religion proves that God is the creator of the world.’
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.
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312 marks
‘It is impossible 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.
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412 marks
‘Scientific theories about the origin of life on earth are not compatible with religion.’
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.
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512 marks
‘Scientific theories about the origin of life on earth are compatible with religious belief.’
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.
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