9.1 Origins of the Universe (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8062

1 hour15 questions
1
1 mark

Which one of the following terms explains how different species have changed and developed?

  • Big Bang

  • Creation

  • Dominion

  • Evolution

2
1 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

3
1 mark

According to the book of Genesis, how many days did it take God to create the universe?

  • One

  • Six

  • Seven

  • Forty

4
2 marks

Give two different ideas about the creation of the universe.

5
2 marks

Give two religious beliefs about the creation of the universe.

1
4 marks

Explain two contrasting religious views about how the universe began.

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

2
5 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.

3
4 marks

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

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

4
4 marks

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

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

5
4 marks

Explain two religious beliefs about the origins of human life.

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

1
12 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]

2
12 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.

3
12 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.


4
12 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.

5
12 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.