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TASK 1
CHRISTIANITY AND ONE MAJOR WORLD RELIGION
WELSH JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE
CYD-BWYLLGOR ADDYSG CYMRU
ENTRY LEVEL
CERTIFICATE
IN
HUMANITIES
RELIGIOUS STUDIES CORE UNIT
CHRISTIANITY AND ONE MAJOR
WORLD RELIGION: ISLAM
A written task to assess knowledge and understanding of the ways
religious commitment is shown through celebration.
Total
Mark
For Office
Use
Name of Centre
Centre Number
Candidate’s Name (in full)
Candidates must answer all questions.
Students with reading difficulties may have the questions read to them by the
person supervising the test. Oral answers may be given and written into the
answer book by the teacher.
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Look at the box below.
EVENTS IN HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
1.
Put the four events in the order in which they happened.
First
Third
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Second
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Fourth
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Easter Sunday
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What happened on Good Friday?
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Why is the Resurrection so important to Christians?
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4.
Ramadan is an important time for Muslims. During this period, many
people fast.
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(a) Name one thing that Muslims give up during Ramadan.
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(b) Why is fasting during Ramadan important for Muslims.
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TASK 2
CHRISTIANITY AND ONE MAJOR WORLD RELIGION
WELSH JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE
CYD-BWYLLGOR ADDYSG CYMRU
ENTRY LEVEL
CERTIFICATE
IN
HUMANITIES
RELIGIOUS STUDIES CORE UNIT
CHRISTIANITY AND ONE MAJOR
WORLD RELIGION - ISLAM
A written task to assess knowledge and understanding of the ways
religious beliefs are expressed through worship.
Total
Mark
For Office
Use
Name of Centre
Centre Number
Candidate’s Name (in full)
Candidates must answer all questions.
Students with reading difficulties may have the questions read to them by the
person supervising the test. Oral answers may be given and written into the
answer book by the teacher.
Worship
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1.
Look at Source A. It shows pictures of items to be found inside a church.
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SOURCE A
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The above are items to be found inside a church. Write in the boxes the
names of each item. The words below are to help you.
Select the correct word from this list.
altar
font
2.
lectern
pulpit
Look at Source A again and say how two of these items are used in
worship.
2
(a) Item chosen
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How it is used in worship
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(b) Item chosen
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How it is used in worship
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2.
Source B shows the inside and outside of a mosque.
SOURCE B
1
SOURCE C
Select the correct words from the boxes below to complete the
sentences.
(a) The
the mosque.
(b) The
mosque.
Worship
is the leader of public prayer in
is the tower attached to the
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4.
Source D shows Muslim women.
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SOURCE D
Women are not expected to go to the mosque for Friday prayers.
Suggest two reasons why this is.
(i)
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(ii)
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TASK 3
CHRISTIANITY AND ONE MAJOR WORLD RELIGION
WELSH JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE
CYD-BWYLLGOR ADDYSG CYMRU
ENTRY LEVEL
CERTIFICATE
IN
HUMANITIES
RELIGIOUS STUDIES CORE UNIT
CHRISTIANITY AND ONE MAJOR
WORLD RELIGION - ISLAM
A written task to assess knowledge and understanding of the
religious teachings.
Total
Mark
For Office
Use
Name of Centre
Centre Number
Candidate’s Name (in full)
Candidates must answer all questions.
Students with reading difficulties may have the questions read to them by the
person supervising the test. Oral answers may be given and written into the
answer book by the teacher.
Christianity and Islam
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1.
Look at source A below which shows two holy books.
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SOURCE A
Answer the questions below, using the words in the box.
(a) What is the name of the Holy book of Christians?
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(b) What two sections is it divided into?
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(c) What is the name of the Holy book of Muslims?
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(d) What language was it originally written in?
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Old and New Testaments
Qur’an
Christianity and Islam
Arabic
Bible
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2.
Look at the sources below showing the bible and Qu’ran being used.
2
SOURCE B
SOURCE C
(a) How is the Bible being used in source B?
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(b) How is the Qu’ran being used in source C?
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(c) Give one other ways that the Bible and Qur’an are used by
followers.
2
The Bible
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The Qur’an
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3.
Is it important that young British Muslims are taught to read the Qu’ran
in Arabic? Why?
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4.
Are holy books important in religion?
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TASK 4
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WELSH JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE
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CERTIFICATE
IN
HUMANITIES
RELIGIOUS STUDIES CORE UNIT
CHRISTIANITY AND ONE MAJOR
WORLD RELIGION - ISLAM
An oral test to assess knowledge and understanding of the ways
religious beliefs guide the believer in contemporary society.
Total
Mark
For Office
Use
Name of Centre
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Candidates must answer all questions.
Christianity and Islam and Contemporary Society
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1.
Look at the sources.
SOURCE A
CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE
The Ring - a Symbol of:
a vow or promise made
everlasting love
joined together forever
“I give you this ring as a
symbol of my love and of
our marriage”
The vow:
“until death do us part”
The reasons:
- part of God’s plan for all people
- to have children
- to have close friendship
- to control sexual desires
SOURCE C
SOURCE B
Many Muslim couples have
arranged marriages
If a married couple have
problems that cannot be
sorted out the Muslim religion
allows divorce. The couple
must wait for a short period of
time for the divorce to become
final then they are free to
remarry whoever they choose.
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1.
Look at Source A
Why is a ring used in the marriage ceremony?
2.
1
Look at source A again.
The vow “until death do us part” is made by Christians during their
marriage ceremony.
2
What does it mean?
3.
Look at Source B.
(a) What is an arranged marriage?
1
(b) Why do Muslim families feel it is important to arrange their
childrens’ marriages?
3
4.
Source C is about the Muslim view on divorce.
3
What reasons do Muslims give for and against divorce?
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MARKSCHEMES
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Markscheme
Religious Studies Core Unit
Christianity and One Major World Religion: Islam
Task 1 (Written): Religious Commitment through
Celebration
1.
This question tests Knowledge and Understanding.
2 marks
Award 2 marks for correct order only
1st
Palm Sunday
2nd
Maundy Thursday
3rd
Good Friday
4th
Easter Sunday
2.
This question tests Knowledge and Understanding.
1 mark
Award 1 mark for a simple response e.g. Jesus was killed / crucified
3.
This question tests Evaluation.
3 marks
Level 1 – award 1 mark for a simple answer which refers to Jesus
coming alive again
Level 2 – award 2/3 marks for a more elaborate answer which
demonstrates a fuller understanding of Christian belief. Candidates may
mention that Jesus rose from the dead to bring new life or to save
mankind from sin.
4.
This question tests Knowledge, Understanding and Evaluation. 4 marks
(a)
Award 1 mark for one correct item e.g. food
(b)
Level 1 - award 1 mark for a simple answer e.g. it’s good for people
to go without food as they can save money for others
Level 2 - award 2/3 marks for a more elaborate answer which
demonstrates a full understanding of the purpose of fasting during
Ramadan.
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Markscheme
Religious Studies Core Unit
Christianity and One Major World Religion: Islam
Task 2 (Written): Worship
1.
This question tests Knowledge and Understanding.
2 marks
Award 1⁄2 mark for each correct answer
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
2.
font.
altar.
pulpit.
lectern.
This question tests Knowledge and Understanding.
2 marks
Award one mark for each point made on how it is used in worship e.g. a
font is used in a baptism ceremony, a lectern is used for reading the
Bible from.
3.
This question tests Knowledge and Understanding.
2 marks
One mark for each correct answer.
(a)
(b)
4.
imam.
minaret.
This question tests Evaluation.
3 marks
Level 1 award 1 mark for a simple answer which may mention one
underdeveloped point e.g. Women can worship at home.
Level 2 award 2/3 marks for a better explained answer which contains at
least two developed points e.g. Womens main job is to care for the
family at home.
Womens role is less public than a man.
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Markscheme
Religious Studies Core Unit
Christianity and One Major World Religion: Islam
Task 3 (Written): Religious Teaching of Christianity and
Islam
1.
This question tests Knowledge and Understanding.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
2.
2 marks
The Bible.
Old Testament/New Testament.
The Qur’an.
Arabic.
This question tests Knowledge and Understanding.
4 marks
Award 1 mark for each correct answer to (a) and (b).
3.
(a)
Bible: read church by priest/minister as part of service.
(b)
Qur’an: studied by children in mosque class.
(c)
Award one mark for each alternative e.g. Bible: in court, private
study.
This question tests Knowledge and Understanding.
2 marks
Level 1 award 1 mark for yes plus simple explanation e.g. its their
language
Level 2 award 2 marks for yes plus fuller explanation e.g. no exact
translations, the prophet spoke Arabic.
4.
This question tests Evaluation.
2 marks
Level 1 award 1 mark for a limited response where student may answer
Yes/No with little reasoning.
Level 2 award 2 marks for a more detailed response with elaboration or
detail referring to teachings, laws, advice etc.
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Markscheme
Religious Studies Core Unit
Christianity and One Major World Religion: Islam
Task 4 (Oral): Religious Beliefs in Contemporary
Society
1.
This question tests Knowledge and Understanding.
1 mark
Award 1 mark for any one of answers contained in Source A e.g. symbol
of a vow or promise made.
2.
This question tests Knowledge and Understanding.
2 marks
Level 1 - award 1 mark for a simple statement e.g. that the couple
should stay together until one of them dies.
Level 2 - award 2 marks if an extra point is made e.g. no divorce or
separation/commitment for life.
3.
This question tests Evaluation.
4 marks
(a) 1 mark for correct answer. e.g. family selects marriage partner.
(b) Level 1 award 1 mark for a response limited to simplistic
statements which may show little understanding of connection with
religious belief.
Level 2 award 2-3 marks for a response which will include a
number of reasons that will probably refer to importance of
marriage and family life, keeping faith strong, older family members
are more wise etc.
4.
This question tests Evaluation.
3 marks
Level 1
1 mark
Limited response which may not be able to discuss both parts of the
question but at the higher level of the mark band will clearly
demonstrate some religious understanding of the issue.
Level 2
2-3 marks
A longer response which may include a number of reasons Muslims give
for and against divorce or a deeper understanding will be shown on a
couple of reasons.
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