GCSE Questions
Philosophy & Ethics – QUESTIONS
Philosophy 1: BELIEF ABOUT DEITY
(a) [1 mark]
What is a miracle?
(b) [2 marks]
State two Christian beliefs about the nature of God.
Name two things that Christians might believe about miracles.
(c) [3 marks]
What do Christians believe about Jesus?
Give three reasons why Christians might believe in God.
(d) [6 marks]
Explain Christian beliefs about miracles.
Explain Christian about the Trinity.
Explain Christian beliefs about God intervening in the world.
Explain why Christians believe in God.
Explain why some Christians might not believe in miracles.
(e) [12 marks] Discuss this statement. You should include different, supported points of views and a personal viewpoint. You must refer to Christianity in your answer.
‘There is a lot of evidence to prove there is a God.’
‘A good God should not punish people or get angry with them.’
‘The doctrine of the Trinity is a helpful way for Christians to understand the nature of God.’
‘Christians have good reasons for believing in God.’
‘There is no way of knowing what God is like.’
‘If God existed we would know it.’
Philosophy 1: THE END OF LIFE
(a) [1 mark]
What is the meaning of ‘rites’?
What do Christians mean by ‘heaven’?
What do Christians mean by ‘hell’?
What is meant by ‘immortality of the soul’?
(b) [2 marks]
Give two examples of Christian funeral rites.
(c) [3 marks]
Describe the relationship between the body and the soul for a Christian.
Describe three features of a Christian funeral.
(d) [6 marks]
Explain how beliefs about life after death could affect a Christian’s moral behaviour.
Explain Christian beliefs about life after death.
How do Christian funeral rites reflect Christian beliefs about life after death?
e) [12 marks] Discuss this statement. You should include different, supported points of views and a personal viewpoint. You must refer to Christianity in your answer.
‘We only have one life and it is on earth.’
‘Christian funerals help believers to
Philosophy 1: BELIEF ABOUT DEITY
(a) [1 mark]
What is a miracle?
(b) [2 marks]
State two Christian beliefs about the nature of God.
Name two things that Christians might believe about miracles.
(c) [3 marks]
What do Christians believe about Jesus?
Give three reasons why Christians might believe in God.
(d) [6 marks]
Explain Christian beliefs about miracles.
Explain Christian about the Trinity.
Explain Christian beliefs about God intervening in the world.
Explain why Christians believe in God.
Explain why some Christians might not believe in miracles.
(e) [12 marks] Discuss this statement. You should include different, supported points of views and a personal viewpoint. You must refer to Christianity in your answer.
‘There is a lot of evidence to prove there is a God.’
‘A good God should not punish people or get angry with them.’
‘The doctrine of the Trinity is a helpful way for Christians to understand the nature of God.’
‘Christians have good reasons for believing in God.’
‘There is no way of knowing what God is like.’
‘If God existed we would know it.’
Philosophy 1: THE END OF LIFE
(a) [1 mark]
What is the meaning of ‘rites’?
What do Christians mean by ‘heaven’?
What do Christians mean by ‘hell’?
What is meant by ‘immortality of the soul’?
(b) [2 marks]
Give two examples of Christian funeral rites.
(c) [3 marks]
Describe the relationship between the body and the soul for a Christian.
Describe three features of a Christian funeral.
(d) [6 marks]
Explain how beliefs about life after death could affect a Christian’s moral behaviour.
Explain Christian beliefs about life after death.
How do Christian funeral rites reflect Christian beliefs about life after death?
e) [12 marks] Discuss this statement. You should include different, supported points of views and a personal viewpoint. You must refer to Christianity in your answer.
‘We only have one life and it is on earth.’
‘Christian funerals help believers to