The nature and purpose of prayer in the temple and the home: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions
Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on The nature and purpose of prayer in the temple and the home, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 13 questions on The nature and purpose of prayer in the temple and the home, as a list
June 2025, Spec A Paper 2E, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two purposes of meditation for Hindus. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2025, Spec B Paper 1E, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Physical acts of worship are better than meditation.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must: refer to H
June 2025, Spec B Paper 2E, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why a Hindu might perform japa.
June 2024, Spec A Paper 2E, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why Hindus may perform arti.
June 2024, Spec B Paper 2E, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why Hindus meditate. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2023, Spec B Paper 1E, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two features of Hindu puja.
June 2023, Spec B Paper 2E, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two beliefs about Hindu kirtan.
June 2022, Spec A Paper 2E, Q2(d) (12 marks): “Acts of worship only benefit the individual.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Hindu teachi
June 2022, Spec B Paper 2E, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways japa may be practised.
November 2020, Spec B Paper 1E, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three different forms of Hindu worship.
June 2019, Spec B Paper 1E, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Meditation is the best form of Hindu prayer.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Hindu t
June 2019, Spec B Paper 3E, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why it is important for Hindus to have different forms of worship.
June 2018, Spec B Paper 2E, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three features of arti.
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