Exam Questions - OCR and AQA
Religious Studies B Ethics 1 (Year 10) - Philosophy and Applied Ethics, Specimen Paper
Christianity
(a) What is meant by an immoral occupation? [1]
(b) What occupations might Christians believe to be immoral? [2]
(c) What do Christians teach about concern for the poor? [3]
(d) Why might Christians give money to charity? [6]
(e) 'People must look after their family before they worry about the poor.' Discuss this statement. You should include different, supported points of view and a personal viewpoint. You must refer to Christianity in your answer. [12] Total: [24]
AQA - Religious Studies B Unit 2 Religion and Life Issues (Paper and Mark Scheme)
A2 World Poverty
Look at the photograph of Fair Trade produce below (the picture showed coffee, chocolate etc.)
(a) Explain briefly how voluntary aid agencies give emergency aid to Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs). (3 marks)
(b) Explain briefly how individual Christians might help those in Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs). (3 marks)
(c) 'British Christians should help the poor in Britain before helping the poor in Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs).' Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have thought about
more than one point of view. (6 marks)
Archived exam questions
RELIGIOUS STUDIES B (PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS)
TOPIC 9 – Religion, Poverty and Wealth
(a) Describe the main causes of hunger in the world. [8]
RELIGIOUS STUDIES A (WORLD RELIGIONS) 2302/1
PAPER 2A – Christian Perspectives on Personal, Social and World Issues
4 (b) Explain why many Christians work to get rid of hunger and disease in the world. [7]
(c) ‘Christians should not send money to other countries when there are so many poor people in their own.’
Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answer and show that you have thought about different points of view. [5]
RELIGIOUS STUDIES A (WORLD RELIGIONS) 2302/1
PAPER 2A Christian Perspectives on Personal, Social and World Issues
5 (c) ‘Christians should not help the poor in countries where the government wastes money on war.’
Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answer and show that you have thought about different points of view. [5]
