Focuses of worship and representations of the divine: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions
Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on Focuses of worship and representations of the divine, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 9 questions on Focuses of worship and representations of the divine, as a list
June 2025, Spec B Paper 2E, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why different ways of worshipping are important for Hindus. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2024, Spec A Paper 2E, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why Hindus may use different representations of the Divine in worship. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2024, Spec B Paper 1E, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Worship should focus on natural holy places, like hills and rivers.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you m
June 2023, Spec B Paper 1E, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why most Hindus worship one god. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2023, Spec B Paper 2E, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three ways Hindus show some animals are sacred.
June 2022, Spec B Paper 1E, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why Hindus may regard some rivers as important. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
November 2020, Spec B Paper 1E, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons Hindus might regard some hills as holy. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2019, Spec B Paper 2E, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two representations of the divine used in Hindu worship.
June 2018, Spec B Paper 2E, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Everyone needs a guru.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Hindu teachings reach a justi
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