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

Exam Questions

1 hour15 questions
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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21 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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