Depth Study Short-Answer Questions

Question 1 — Buddhism (15 marks)

(a) (i) Briefly outline TWO Buddhist ethical teachings in ONE of the following areas: 

• Bioethics

• Environmental ethics

• Sexual ethics

(4 marks)

(ii) How does ONE ethical teaching outlined in part (a)(i) influence the lives of adherents?

(5 marks)

(b) Analyse the significance for the individual of ONE significant practice drawn from the following:

• Pilgrimage

• Temple Puja

• Wesak

(6 marks)

Question 1 — Christianity (15 marks)

(a) (i) Briefly outline TWO Christian ethical teachings in ONE of the following areas: 

• Bioethics

• Environmental ethics

• Sexual ethics

(4 marks)

(ii) How does ONE ethical teaching outlined in part (a)(i) influence the lives of adherents?

(5 marks)

(b) Analyse the significance for the individual of ONE significant practice drawn from the following:

• Baptism

• Marriage ceremony

• Saturday/Sunday Worship

(6 marks)

Question 1 — Islam (15 marks)

(a) (i) Briefly outline TWO Islamic ethical teachings in ONE of the following areas: 

• Bioethics

• Environmental ethics

• Sexual ethics

(4 marks)

(ii) How does ONE ethical teaching outlined in part (a)(i) influence the lives of adherents?

(5 marks)

(b) Analyse the significance for the individual of ONE significant practice drawn from the following:

• Friday prayer at the mosque

• funeral ceremony

• The Hajj

(6 marks)

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