Daily Practice · GCSE Religious Studies
May 2009 - GCSE Religious Studies 5-a-day
Every GCSE Religious Studies sheet published in May 2009, with answers. Beliefs, practices, key terms and the arguments set against them.
Every sheet in May 2009
The same date always regenerates the same five questions, so a sheet you print today is the sheet a classmate prints tomorrow.
- 1st May 2009Name the scientist most associated with observing that galaxies are moving apart, supporting the idea of an expanding universe.
- 2nd May 2009What is the key difference between the sanctity of life argument and the quality of life argument in the abortion debate?
- 3rd May 2009What term describes the Catholic Church's central teaching authority?
- 4th May 2009According to Freud, what psychological need does belief in God satisfy?
- 5th May 2009Name the three types of vision described in the Augustinian/Aquinas classification.
- 6th May 2009Name the international organisation most associated with monitoring the welfare of prisoners of war.
- 7th May 2009State one reason a country might choose to give up its weapons of mass destruction rather than rely on deterrence.
- 8th May 2009Which Just War principle do nuclear weapons most seriously break, according to religious critics?
- 9th May 2009Give one difference between forgiveness and reconciliation.
- 10th May 2009What is the Arabic term for sincere repentance in Islam?
- 11th May 2009Explain briefly why charity alone might not be enough to end poverty.
- 12th May 2009What term describes having a lower standard of living than the average person in your own country, even though your basic needs may be met?
- 13th May 2009State which numbered chapter of Genesis contains the second, more detailed account of the creation of Adam and Eve.
- 14th May 2009Which theological tradition, named after Jacobus Arminius, emphasises human free will in responding to God's grace?
- 15th May 2009Give one non-religious factor that can make it harder for persecuted Christians to receive outside help.
- 16th May 2009Give one example of a media method a church might use to spread the Christian message today.
- 17th May 2009Give the Qur'anic reference (surah and ayah) often cited for a passage that lists many of Allah's names.
- 18th May 2009Which earlier scripture do Muslims associate with the prophet Isa (Jesus)?
- 19th May 2009Give the term for the belief that some Muslims hold that the Prophet Muhammad may intercede for believers on the Day of Judgement.
- 20th May 2009Give one obligatory act found in the Ten Obligatory Acts that is not one of the Five Pillars.
- 21st May 2009What is the name of the meal eaten just before dawn, before the fast begins each day during Ramadan?
- 22nd May 2009According to Qur'an 62:9, what should believers do when the call to Friday prayer is made?
- 23rd May 2009State one difference between how a civil partnership is formed and how a religious marriage is formed.
- 24th May 2009What is meant by an extended family?
- 25th May 2009In what year was Laudato Si' published?
- 26th May 2009In what year did the UK ban testing cosmetics and their ingredients on animals?
- 27th May 2009According to Qur'an 96:1, what is the first command given to Muhammad in this encounter?
- 28th May 2009What word describes a religious experience shared by a whole group, such as during collective worship?
- 29th May 2009Name the philosopher most associated with the soul-making theodicy.
- 30th May 2009Which group of Christians is well known for rejecting all violence, holding an absolute pacifist position?
- 31st May 2009What Christian belief gives human life inherent value and dignity?