RE GCSE SAMPLE PAPER WAR THEME D

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AQA GCSE SAMPLE PAPER THEME D WAR.

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This resource takes you through a GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES SAMPLE WAR paper. However, before any answers are given it presents a clue in the form of a picture, a question or even an unfinished quote so that the pupils can work out the answers themselves. This allows the teacher to draw some answers out from the pupils before suggestions are revealed. Further slides then suggest answers with potential wording and paragraphs.

The 12 mark question asks leading questions to draw out the arguments on both sides and this leads to a table. It then has a number of suggested paragraphs; pupils might want to comment on the ways they can be improved.

The religions used in the answers are Christianity and Judaism, although there are some brief mentions of Buddhist thought.

As an exam marker for this paper, I have included the odd hint and tip in relation to exam technique. Questions are below.

1. Which one of the following is not a reason for war? (1)

A) Self defence B) Greed C) Retaliation D) Forgiveness.

1. Give two religious beliefs that show that violence is wrong. (2)

2. Explain two similar religious beliefs about pacifism. In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions. (4)

3. Explain two religious beliefs about just war. Refer to scripture or sacred writings in your answer.
   (5)

4. ‘There are no good reasons for countries to possess nuclear weapons.’ (12)