Free Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120) Exam Questions and Answers
Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120) is Eduqas's GCSE Religious Studies qualification, specification C120, taken in England. The questions here come from Eduqas's published question papers from June 2018 to June 2025, plus its specimen papers, with answers and marking guidance taken from Eduqas'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
Issues of Relationships What is meant by ‘responsibilities’?
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Correct answer: Actions or duties you are expected to carry out.
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1 mark for a very simple definition; 2 marks for a developed definition and/or an example.
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Question #2
Issues of Relationships Describe the importance of marriage ceremonies for religious believers.
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Correct answer: Marriage ceremonies matter because they are often held in a place of worship with prayers, led by a representative of religious authority. They are the outward sign of commitment, with vows made in the belief of a divine presence. Marriage is seen as the ideal state. Ritual and symbolism are used, e.g. nuptial mass, standing under the chuppah, taking the seven steps. The community of believers celebrates together.
Explanation
Banded, 5 marks. Band 3 (4–5): excellent, coherent answer with excellent understanding of how belief influences individuals, communities and societies, using a range of specialist language and sources of authority accurately. Band 2 (2–3): good, generally accurate answer with generally accurate use of specialist language. Band 1 (1): limited statement of information. 0: nothing relevant. The mark scheme is not a checklist; other valid points are credited.
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Question #3
Issues of Relationships Explain, from two religions or two religious traditions, beliefs about divorce.
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Correct answer: Beliefs about divorce from two religions, e.g. Christianity: divorce is accepted as a legal ending of marriage but not welcomed; reconciliation should be attempted; Catholics see marriage as a sacrament that cannot be dissolved unless annulled. Islam: divorce is a last resort; couples should be helped to reconcile; a three-month iddah period of trying to reconcile must take place.
Explanation
Credit developed beliefs from two religions or two traditions. Differences between believers in the same tradition can be credited. Other valid points are credited. Indicative content: Christianity: different denominations hold different beliefs; interpretation of Matthew 19:8-9 and Mark 10:9; divorce accepted but not welcomed; reconciliation attempted; Catholic sacrament and annulment. Buddhism: divorce accepted; individual interpretation of scriptures; keeping promises matters; a last resort to avoid further suffering; must have right intention with limited harm (non-harm). Hinduism: individual interpretation; last resort or the sacramental meaning of marriage is meaningless; extended family should support reconciliation. Islam: last resort; reconciliation first; three-month iddah; Qur'an 2:229, 4:35, 128-130. Judaism: allowed but reconciliation should be tried; Orthodox Jews need a get, granted by the Beth Din; Deuteronomy 24:1-4 and Exodus 20:14. Sikhism: marriage is the meeting of two souls so avoid divorce if possible; reconciliation must be attempted, involving the community; divorce accepted; Guru Granth Sahib 274.
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Question #4
Issues of Relationships ‘Women and men should have equal roles in worship.’ Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view. (You must refer to religion and belief in your answer.) Marks for spelling, punctuation and the accurate use of grammar are allocated to this question. [6]
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Correct answer: A discussion with arguments on both sides, referring to religion and belief, and reaching a reasoned conclusion.
Explanation
Marked by bands, with extra marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar. The mark scheme is not a checklist. Indicative content: Equal does not mean identical; different actions can have equal power and authority. If all people are made equal there should be no gender discrimination. It is important to keep to the tradition of a religion, e.g. Jesus appears to have selected twelve men as disciples. Recent changes, e.g. women Orthodox rabbis and women bishops. Scriptures sometimes depict specific roles for men and women, and some believers take these literally. Some practices are not required of both genders, reflecting different roles in the home, e.g. bringing in Shabbat.
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Question #5
Issues of Life and Death What is meant by ‘evolution’?
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Correct answer: The process by which living creatures are believed to have developed from less complex forms during the history of the earth.
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1 mark for a very simple definition. 2 marks for a developed definition and/or an example.
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Question #6
Issues of Life and Death Describe reasons why religious believers consider it important to care for the planet.
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Correct answer: Reasons include stewardship and khalifah, environmental sustainability, the authority of religious texts (e.g. Psalm 8:6), and respecting the interconnectedness of all creation.
Explanation
Credit described reasons, marked by bands. Points: generic reference to the importance of stewardship and khalifah; environmental sustainability; the role and authority of specific religious texts, e.g. Psalm 8:6; respecting the interconnectedness between all of creation. Other valid points are credited.
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Question #7
Issues of Life and Death Explain, from two religions or two religious traditions, beliefs about euthanasia.
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Correct answer: Beliefs about euthanasia from two religions, e.g. Christianity: life is a gift from God and only God can take it away; hospices are preferable; some Catholics see all euthanasia as wrong. Islam: only Allah decides when someone dies; suffering can have a purpose; compassion to those suffering is important.
Explanation
Credit developed beliefs from two religions or traditions; differences within a tradition are creditable. Christianity: life is God's gift; hospices; suffering can bring people closer to God; some say free will lets believers choose when to die; types of euthanasia; Catholics hold all forms wrong (CCC 2277, 2278, with some medical treatment withheld in exceptional circumstances); Salvation Army and Quakers value the doctor's authority and the patient's wishes; Baptists accept stopping treatment when a person is brain dead but death should not be hastened. Buddhism: First Precept; kamma; compassion; dying as an opportunity for spiritual growth; hospices; euthanasia cannot relieve dukkha; often a personal decision. Hinduism: ahimsa; death is natural; 'willed death' may be acceptable to some as a selfless motive; sanctity of life (Yajur Veda 40:43). Islam: only Allah decides; suffering can have a purpose; compassion; sanctity of life (Qur'an 30:40); guidance through prayer. Judaism: life is the greatest blessing and a gift from God; pikuach nefesh (Ethics of the Fathers 4:22, Mishnah Oholot 7:6). Sikhism: life is a gift from God; suffering borne with courage; the ill cared for with compassion; GGS 441.
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Question #8
Issues of Life and Death ‘Religious creation stories successfully explain the origins of the universe.’ Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view. (You must refer to religious and non-religious beliefs, such as those held by Humanists and Atheists, in your answer.)
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Correct answer: A discussion with arguments on both sides, referring to religious and non-religious beliefs, and reaching a reasoned conclusion.
Explanation
Marked by bands. Indicative content: for some, creation stories are literal truths that explain origins; some believers interpret the stories as not literal; the Big Bang Theory, e.g. Hawking; religious believers, e.g. Maimonides; conflict and compatibility between science and religion; evolution with reference to Darwin and Dawkins, theistic guided evolution and natural evolution; 'who designed the designer'; the design argument and intelligent design; Humanist views on evolution.
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Question #9
Issues of Good and Evil What is meant by ‘morality’?
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Correct answer: The principles and standards that determine which actions are right or wrong.
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1 mark for a very simple definition. 2 marks for a developed definition and/or an example.
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Question #10
Issues of Good and Evil Describe the work of prison chaplains.
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Correct answer: Prison chaplains counsel prisoners, offer prayers and teach religion, lead worship, support emotional and social needs, help with rehabilitation, support at bereavement or crisis, and meet specific religious needs.
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Credit described points, marked by bands: counselling; prayers and religious teachings; leading individual and communal worship; supporting emotional and social needs; supporting rehabilitation into society; support at bereavement or personal crisis; support for specific religious needs, e.g. festivals and dietary regulations.
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