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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE
(9–1)
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper 1RB0/1B
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Religious Studies B
PAPER 1: Area of Study 1 – Religion and
Ethics Option 1B – Christianity
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Instructions
•• Use Fill in the boxesand candidate numberblack ink or
ball-point pen. at the top of this page with your name, centre
number •• Answer Answer the questions in the spaces
provided all questions.
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•• The total mark for this paper is 102. The marks for each question
are shown in brackets
• written communication will be assessed – use this as a guide as to how
much time to spend on each question. Questions labelled with an
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– you should take particular care on these questions with your spelling,
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• The marks available for spelling, punctuation and grammar are clearly
indicated.and grammar, as well as the use of specialist terminology.
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••• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.Try
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Question 1: Christian Beliefs
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1 (a) Outlinethreeevents during the crucifixion of Jesus.
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(b) Explaintwodifferent Christian beliefs about purgatory.
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