Sanctity & Quality of Life (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A (8062))

Exam Questions

1 hour13 questions
11 mark

Which one of the following terms may be used when describing the general well-being of a person?

  • Length of life

  • Purpose of life

  • Quality of life

  • Sanctity of life

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21 mark

Which one of the following means that human life is precious and sacred?

  • Quality of life

  • Meaning of life

  • Length of life

  • Sanctity of life

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31 mark

Which of the following means the termination of a pregnancy?

  • Conception

  • Euthanasia

  • Sanctity

  • Abortion

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42 marks

Give two reasons for abortion.

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52 marks

Give two situations when an abortion is allowed according to the law in Great Britain.

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14 marks

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

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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24 marks

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about euthanasia.

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

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34 marks

Explain two religious beliefs about the sanctity of life.

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

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44 marks

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about abortion.

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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55 marks

Explain two religious beliefs about euthanasia.

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

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112 marks

‘Euthanasia is never the best option.’ 

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

‘People who value and protect human life will be rewarded in the afterlife.’

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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312 marks

‘Abortion should be allowed only when the mother’s life is at risk.’

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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