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GCSE Religious Studies (Edexcel)

Beliefs, teachings and practices of major religions plus ethics. Edexcel board.

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Q1. In Christianity, what does the term 'omnipotent' mean when describing God?
  • A.  All-powerful
  • B.  All-loving
  • C.  All-knowing
  • D.  Ever-present
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✓ Answer: A. All-powerful
Omnipotent comes from Latin meaning 'all-powerful', describing God's unlimited power to do anything consistent with his nature. All-loving is 'benevolent', all-knowing is 'omniscient', and ever-present is 'omnipresent'.
Q2. Which two sacraments are accepted by both Catholic and most Protestant Christians as instituted by Jesus?
  • A.  Baptism and the Eucharist
  • B.  Confirmation and Confession
  • C.  Anointing of the Sick and Holy Orders
  • D.  Marriage and Penance
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✓ Answer: A. Baptism and the Eucharist
Baptism and the Eucharist (Holy Communion) are recognised as sacraments across almost all Christian denominations because Jesus commanded them directly, in his own baptism and at the Last Supper. The other four are among the additional five sacraments recognised mainly by Catholics.
Q3. Which term describes the belief that Muhammad's revelations mark the completion and final form of God's message to humanity?
  • A.  Khatam an-Nabiyyin (Seal of the Prophets)
  • B.  Tawhid
  • C.  Zakah
  • D.  Sawm
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✓ Answer: A. Khatam an-Nabiyyin (Seal of the Prophets)
Khatam an-Nabiyyin, meaning 'Seal of the Prophets', expresses the belief that Muhammad was the last prophet and his message finalised divine revelation. Tawhid concerns God's oneness, while Zakah and Sawm are Pillars of practice.
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Christianity — beliefs & teachings · 35
Christianity — practices · 35
Islam — beliefs & teachings · 35
Islam — practices · 35
Relationships & families · 40
Crime, punishment & ethics · 36
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