Islam Key Beliefs: Authority (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8062

1 hour13 questions
1
1 mark

Which one of the following is not a holy book in Islam?

  • Jibril

  • Qur’an

  •  Scrolls of Abraham

  • Torah

2
2 marks

Give two beliefs about the Imamate in Shi’a Islam.

3
1 mark

Which one of the following is the name of a prophet in Islam?

  • Arafat

  • Ibrahim

  • Mina

  • Sadaqah

4
2 marks

Give two reasons why the prophet Ibrahim is important in Islam.

5
1 mark

Which of these is the holy book associated with David?

  • Torah

  • Psalms

  • Gospel

  • Qur'an

1
4 marks

Explain two ways in which the revelation of the Qur’an influences Muslims today. 

2
5 marks

Explain two Muslim beliefs about holy books.

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

3
4 marks

Explain two ways in which the authority of the Qur’an influences Muslims today.

4
5 marks

Explain two Muslim beliefs about the Imamate in Shi’a Islam.

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

5
5 marks

Explain two Muslim beliefs about the role of prophets. 

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

1
12 marks

‘In Islam, the Prophet Muhammad is the most important of all the prophets.’

 Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

  • refer to Muslim teaching

  • give reasoned arguments to support this statement

  • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

  • reach a justified conclusion. 

[12 marks]

[SPaG 3 marks]

2
12 marks

‘The Qur’an is the only authority a Muslim needs in life.’

 Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

  • refer to Muslim teaching

  • give reasoned arguments to support this statement

  • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

  • reach a justified conclusion.

[12 marks]

[SPaG 3 marks]

3
12 marks

‘The most important role Muhammad played was to communicate the revelations of Allah in the Qur’an.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.