Free AQA GCSE Religious Studies B (8063) Exam Questions and Answers
AQA GCSE Religious Studies B (8063) is AQA's GCSE Religious Studies B qualification, specification 8063, taken in England. The questions here come from AQA's published question papers from November 2020 to June 2025, plus its specimen papers, with answers and marking guidance taken from AQA's own mark schemes. Written-answer questions let you work out your answer and then reveal what the mark scheme accepts; diagrams, graphs and source material appear with the questions that use them.
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Question #1
Creation Which one of the following best describes the Catholic belief in natural law? Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the correct answer.
Correct answer: B
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One mark for the correct option, B.
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Question #2
Give two Catholic teachings about the relationship between science and religion.
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Correct answer: Any two of: science and religion need to be mutually supportive; science explains how and religion explains why; if science is conducted ethically it will not conflict with faith (Gaudium et Spes 36); both science and religion are God-given; there is harmony between science and religion.
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One mark for each of two correct teachings. Only the first two responses are marked. Other accepted points: scientists should use God-given talents to help people understand creation; science and religion may ask different questions; religious viewpoints should not be disregarded by science; believers hear God's 'revealing voice in the discourse of creatures' (Gaudium et Spes 36). Credit other relevant points.
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Question #3
Explain two contrasting ways in which Christians may carry out their duty of stewardship.
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Correct answer: Two contrasting ways of carrying out stewardship, e.g. an attitude of respecting God's creation and accepting it is good, contrasted with a practical action such as recycling, joining conservation groups or protesting/campaigning to change environmental policy.
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For each of two contrasting ways: simple explanation of a relevant, accurate contrast gets 1 mark; detailed explanation gets 2 marks. If similar ways are given, only one can be credited, up to 2 marks. Contrast means opposing or different views. Contrasts may be between attitudes (e.g. respect) and behaviour (e.g. recycling), between different behaviours (e.g. protest and recycle), or between global and local responses. Other ways: care for the earth, protect it for future generations, not misusing natural resources, protecting the sanctity of life, supporting sustainability or environmental charities, cutting car use or flights, prayer. Accept any practical way, but only two different ways should be chosen and explained.
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Question #4
Explain two Catholic beliefs about God shown in Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam. Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.
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Correct answer: Two Catholic beliefs about God shown in the painting, e.g. God is the creator of human life (Adam), and God is powerful/transcendent (carried by angels, Adam lower on the ground); plus one reference to scripture or other source, e.g. Genesis 1:27 or the Nicene Creed.
Explanation
Total 5 marks. First belief: simple explanation 1 mark, detailed explanation 2 marks. Second belief: simple 1 mark, detailed 2 marks. One mark for a relevant and accurate reference to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching. Possible beliefs: God is creator of human life, the universe or the world; God made humans perfect or everything 'very good'; God is omnipotent; humans depend on God; humans are made in the image of God (imago dei); God is pictured as powerful; God is pictured as ancient, so eternal; God desires a close relationship with humans and reaches out to Adam to give him life; God is transcendent, shown by being carried by angels; Adam is on the ground so lower in status; God's majesty and greatness; nothing comes into being without God; humans are unique in creation. Sources: 'So God created humankind in his image...' (Genesis 1:27); 'God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good.' (Genesis 1:31); 'I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth...' (Nicene Creed). References to Genesis 1 and 2 and the Creed are credited, as are other sources that correctly support the beliefs.
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Question #5
‘It is impossible to believe that humans are made in the image of God.’ Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: • give reasoned arguments to support this statement • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view • refer to Christian teaching • reach a justified conclusion.
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Correct answer: Evaluation, no single correct answer. Support: humans are not like God (they die, sin, are not omnipotent, all-knowing or eternal); people hurt each other and are selfish; God is beyond human understanding; atheists reject it; scientific beliefs do not support it. Against: Genesis 1:26-27 and Paul's letters teach it, and the Church has held it from the beginning; it does not mean equal to God; it means humans are holy and should be respected (sanctity of life); God breathes life into humans so they share his Spirit; humans share qualities such as love, compassion, mercy, justice and a desire for truth; stewardship and dominion; human intelligence; Natural Law (instinctive knowledge of right and wrong); humans should live up to the ideal. Finish with a justified conclusion.
Explanation
12 marks (plus 3 for spelling, punctuation and grammar). Level 4 (10-12): well-argued, reasoned consideration of different points of view; logical chains of reasoning leading to judgements, supported by relevant knowledge, with religion applied to the issue. Level 3 (7-9): reasoned consideration of different points of view; logical chains of reasoning; clear reference to religion. Level 2 (4-6): reasoned consideration of one point of view, or recognition of different views each supported by relevant reasons. Maximum of Level 2 if there is no reference to religion. Level 1 (1-3): a point of view with reasons stated. 0: nothing worthy of credit. All relevant arguments are credited, not just those listed.
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Question #6
Incarnation Which one of the following symbols was used by persecuted Christians to show other believers that they were Christians? Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the correct answer.
Correct answer: C
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One mark for C, Ichthus.
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Question #7
Name two of the seven sacraments.
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Correct answer: Any two of: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Marriage, Ordination, Reconciliation, Sacrament of the sick.
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One mark for each of two correct sacraments. If more than two are given, only the first two are marked. Accepted alternatives: Baptism (christening); Eucharist (Holy Communion); Marriage (Matrimony); Ordination (Holy Orders); Reconciliation (Confession or Penance); Sacrament of the sick (Extreme Unction or last rites).
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Question #8
Explain two contrasting ways in which Jesus described himself.
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Correct answer: Two contrasting ways Jesus described himself, e.g. 'Son of Man', meaning a man who suffers (Mark 8:31) or one with authority to forgive sins (Luke 5:24), and 'Son of God' at his trial (Mark 14:61-62, 'I am'). Other self-descriptions are accepted, e.g. the Bread of Life, Light of the World, the Door, Good Shepherd, the Resurrection and the Life, the Way the Truth and the Life, the True Vine, the Messiah, King, servant or doctor.
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Total 4 marks. First contrasting way: simple explanation 1 mark, detailed 2 marks. Second contrasting way: simple 1 mark, detailed 2 marks. If similar ways are given, only one can be credited, up to two marks. 'Contrast' may mean opposing or just different views. Son of Man can show his human suffering (Mark 8:31; Luke 9:44 'betrayed into human hands') or special authority from God (Luke 5:24; Mark 2:28 'Lord even of the Sabbath'). Son of God: at his trial before the Sanhedrin he answered 'I am', the phrase God used to Moses (Exodus 3:14), then spoke of the Son of Man at God's right hand (Mark 14:61-62). Do not accept 'Word of God': others described him that way, he did not describe himself so.
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Question #9
Explain two Catholic teachings about the Incarnation. Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.
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Correct answer: Two Catholic teachings about the Incarnation, e.g. God is revealed in Jesus, who is the Word made flesh (John 1:14) and fully God and fully human; Jesus completes the work of salvation, defeating sin and freeing people from the darkness of sin and death to eternal life. Plus a source such as Dei Verbum 4, John 1, Hebrews 1:1-2, John 14:9 or the Nicene Creed.
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Total 5 marks. First teaching: simple explanation 1 mark, detailed 2 marks. Second teaching: simple 1 mark, detailed 2 marks. One mark for a relevant and accurate reference to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching. Possible teachings: God is revealed in Jesus; Jesus shows the innermost being of God; God speaks through Jesus; Jesus defeats sin and brings salvation to all; Jesus is sent as a man among his people; Jesus enlightens all people; Jesus is the Word made flesh (John 1:1-4, 14); Jesus completes the work of salvation; to see Jesus is to see the Father (John 14:9); Jesus frees people from sin and death and raises them to eternal life; Jesus is fully God and fully human. Sources: Dei Verbum 4 (with Hebrews 1:1-2, John 1:1-18, John 3:34, John 5:36, John 17:4, John 14:9); the Nicene Creed ('true God from true God... incarnate of the Virgin Mary and became man'); Verbum Domini 12. Other sources that correctly support the teachings are accepted.
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Question #10
‘The best way of living a Christian life is to follow the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1–12).’ Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: • give reasoned arguments to support this statement • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view • refer to Christian teaching • reach a justified conclusion.
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Correct answer: Extended evaluation. Support: the Beatitudes describe the change of attitude needed for a Christian life (poor in spirit, meek, merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers, persecuted for righteousness' sake); Jesus came to fulfil the law, giving a deeper way to love God and neighbour than following rules. Other views: other ways are better, e.g. sacraments, Mass, prayer, helping others, charity, Church teaching, pilgrimage, the 10 Commandments, religious life or priesthood; the Beatitudes are too difficult or not relevant in modern Britain (e.g. persecution), and are an ideal that cannot all be carried out. Finish with a justified conclusion.
Explanation
12 marks, plus 3 for spelling, punctuation and grammar. Level 4 (10–12): well-argued, reasoned consideration of different points of view, logical chains of reasoning leading to judgements supported by relevant knowledge, with religion applied to the issue. Level 3 (7–9): reasoned consideration of different points of view, with clear reference to religion. Level 2 (4–6): reasoned consideration of one point of view, or recognition of different views each supported by reasons. Maximum of Level 2 if there is no reference to religion. Level 1 (1–3): a point of view with reasons stated. Credit all relevant arguments.
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