2025 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies B PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 – Religion, Peace and
Conflict Option 2F – Judaism Combined Question Paper and Marking Scheme
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1RB0/2G
Religious Studies B
PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 – Religion, Peace
and Conflict
Option 2G – Sikhism
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• Fillandincandidate
the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number
number.
•• Answer
Answer all questions.
the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 102.
• –Theusemarks for each question are shown in brackets
this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• written communication
Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are ones where the quality of your
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.
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• Check your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over
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Question 1: Sikh Beliefs
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1 (a) Outline three beliefs about mukti.
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(b) Explain two ways Sikhs may try to achieve union with God.
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, (c) Explain two teachings found in the Guru Granth Sahib about the equality of
all humans.
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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
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punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.
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*(d) “The Mool Mantar is the best way for Sikhs to understand the characteristics
of God.”
Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.
In your response you must:
• refer to Sikh teachings
• reach a justified conclusion.
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Conflict Option 2F – Judaism Combined Question Paper and Marking Scheme
Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1RB0/2G
Religious Studies B
PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 – Religion, Peace
and Conflict
Option 2G – Sikhism
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• Fillandincandidate
the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number
number.
•• Answer
Answer all questions.
the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 102.
• –Theusemarks for each question are shown in brackets
this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• written communication
Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are ones where the quality of your
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. Turn over
P78629A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1
, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Question 1: Sikh Beliefs
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
1 (a) Outline three beliefs about mukti.
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(b) Explain two ways Sikhs may try to achieve union with God.
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, (c) Explain two teachings found in the Guru Granth Sahib about the equality of
all humans.
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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
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, In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling,
punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.
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*(d) “The Mool Mantar is the best way for Sikhs to understand the characteristics
of God.”
Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.
In your response you must:
• refer to Sikh teachings
• reach a justified conclusion.
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