9.2 Value of the World (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8062

2 hours16 questions
1
2 marks

Give two reasons why many people experience awe and wonder when they look at the natural world.

2
1 mark

Which one of the following describes a feeling of amazement at the complexity and beauty of the world?

  • Awe and wonder

  • Creation and evolution

  • Dominion and stewardship

  • Duty and responsibility

3
2 marks

Give two ways that religious believers can help to protect the world’s natural resources.

4
1 mark

Which one of the following describes the religious belief that humans have authority to rule over the world?

  • Abuse

  • Dominion

  • Evolution

  • Misuse

5
1 mark

Which one of the following terms describes a religious duty to look after the world?

  • Stewardship

  • Awe and wonder

  • Evolution

  • Deforestation

6
2 marks

Give two ways religious believers might help to reduce pollution.

1
5 marks

Explain two reasons why many religious people believe they have a duty to look after the world. 

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

2
5 marks

Explain two reasons why many religious people protect the environment.

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

3
5 marks

Explain two religious beliefs about the use of natural resources.

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

4
4 marks

Explain two religious beliefs about the value of the world.

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

5
5 marks

Explain two religious beliefs about stewardship.

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

1
12 marks

‘Abuse of the environment is impossible to stop.’

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

‘All religious believers should stop using non-renewable energy resources.’

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

‘All religious believers should work to stop the abuse of the natural 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.

4
12 marks

‘Humans have dominion over the world so can do whatever they like with it.’

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

‘Caring for the environment is the most important duty of a religious believer.’

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.