Pearson Edexcel Level 1 /Level 2 GCSE (9-1 ) Time 50 minutes Paper reference 1 RAO/2E Religious Studies A PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 — Study of Second Religion Option 2E — Hinduism

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IInstructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate number. • Answer all questions. • Answer the ques... tions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Information • The total mark for this paper is 51. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. • The question labelled with an asterisk (*) is the one where the quality of your written communication will be assessed – you should take particular care on this question with your spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the use of specialist terminology. • The marks available for spelling, punctuation and grammar are clearly indicated. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. • Try to answer every question. • Check your answers if you have time at the end. You do not need any other materials. Religious Studies A PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 – Study of Second Religion Option 2E – Hinduism Time 50 minutes 1RA0/2E Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) *P71241A0212* 2  Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Question 1: Beliefs and Teachings 1 (a) Outline three Hindu beliefs about the divine. 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(b) Explain two beliefs about the nature of Shakti. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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In your response you should: • refer to Hindu teachings • refer to different Hindu points of view • reach a justified conclusion. 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.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... *P71241A0512* Turn over 5  .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 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(Total for Question 1 = 27 marks) *P71241A0612* 6  Question 2: Practices 2 (a) Outline three ways Diwali is celebrated by Hindus. 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(b) Explain two reasons why Hindus might practise different types of yoga. 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