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The origins of Hinduism: Eduqas A‑Level Religious Studies questions

Every Eduqas A-Level Religious Studies exam question on 1A The origins of Hinduism, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q5(a)

    June 2024 · AS Component 1E

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    June 2024 AS Component 1E, question 5(a): Examine the importance of the Aryans and their culture to the development of Hinduism.
  2. Q5(b)

    June 2024 · AS Component 1E

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    June 2024 AS Component 1E, question 5(b): ‘The origins of Hinduism can never be known.’ Evaluate this view.
  3. Q1(a)

    June 2022 · Component 1E

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    June 2022 Component 1E, question 1(a): Examine features of the Indus Valley civilisation. 0 1
  4. Q1(b)

    June 2022 · Component 1E

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    June 2022 Component 1E, question 1(b): ‘The origins of modern Hinduism can never be known.’ Evaluate this view.
  5. Q1(a)

    June 2019 · AS Component 1E

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    June 2019 AS Component 1E, question 1(a): Outline different theories on the Indus and Aryan origins of Hinduism.
  6. Q1(b)

    June 2019 · AS Component 1E

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    June 2019 AS Component 1E, question 1(b): ‘Knowledge of the Indus Valley civilisation is essential for understanding Hinduism today.’ Evaluate this view.
  7. Q3(a)

    June 2018 · Component 1E

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    June 2018 Component 1E, question 3(a): Examine the controversy surrounding the origins of Hinduism.
  8. Q3(b)

    June 2018 · Component 1E

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    June 2018 Component 1E, question 3(b): ‘There is little similarity between modern Hinduism and Indus Valley and Aryan traditions.’ Evaluate this view.
All 8 questions on The origins of Hinduism, as a list
  1. June 2024, AS Component 1E, Q5(a) (25 marks): Examine the importance of the Aryans and their culture to the development of Hinduism.
  2. June 2024, AS Component 1E, Q5(b) (25 marks): ‘The origins of Hinduism can never be known.’ Evaluate this view.
  3. June 2022, Component 1E, Q1(a) (20 marks): Examine features of the Indus Valley civilisation. 0 1
  4. June 2022, Component 1E, Q1(b) (30 marks): ‘The origins of modern Hinduism can never be known.’ Evaluate this view.
  5. June 2019, AS Component 1E, Q1(a) (25 marks): Outline different theories on the Indus and Aryan origins of Hinduism.
  6. June 2019, AS Component 1E, Q1(b) (25 marks): ‘Knowledge of the Indus Valley civilisation is essential for understanding Hinduism today.’ Evaluate this view.
  7. June 2018, Component 1E, Q3(a) (20 marks): Examine the controversy surrounding the origins of Hinduism.
  8. June 2018, Component 1E, Q3(b) (30 marks): ‘There is little similarity between modern Hinduism and Indus Valley and Aryan traditions.’ Evaluate this view.

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