Pearson Edexcel Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Religious Studies B (1RB0) Paper 2: Area of Study 2 – Religion, Peace and Conflict Option 2E: Hinduism Centre Number Candidate Number *P70902RA0120* Turn o

Pearson Edexcel Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Religious Studies B (1RB0) Paper 2: Area of Study 2 – Religion, Peace and Conflict Option 2E: Hinduism Centre Number Candidate Number *P70902RA0120* Turn over Total Marks Candidate surname Other names Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information Paper reference   P70902RA ©2022 Pearson Education Ltd. Q:1/1/1/1/1 Instructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate number. • Answer all questions. • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Information • The total mark for this paper is 102. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. • Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are ones where the quality of your written communication will be assessed – you should take particular care on these questions with your spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the use of specialist terminology. • The marks available for spelling, punctuation and grammar are clearly indicated. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. • Try to answer every question. • Check your answers if you have time at the end. You do not need any other materials. Religious Studies B PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 – Religion, Peace and Conflict Option 2E – Hinduism Time 1 hour 45 minutes Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) 1RB0/2E *P70902RA0220* 2  Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Question 1: Hindu Beliefs 1 (a) Outline three Hindu beliefs about the cycle of the ages (yugas). 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(b) Explain two teachings about Bhagavan. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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In your response you should: • refer to Hindu teachings • reach a justified conclusion. 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(Total for Question 1 = 27 marks) *P70902RA0620* 6  Question 2: Crime and Punishment 2 (a) Outline three Hindu teachings about forgiveness. 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(b) Explain two reasons why Hindus may regard punishment as justice. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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In your response you should: • refer to Hindu teachings • refer to non-religious points of view • reach a justified conclusion. 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(Total for Question 2 = 24 marks) *P70902RA01020* 10  Question 3: Living the Hindu Life 3 (a) Outline three ways Hindus show they care for the environment. 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(b) Explain two ways japa may be practised. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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In your response you should: • refer to Hindu teachings • reach a justified conclusion. 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