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Free CIE IGCSE Religious Studies
Practice Paper

8 mixed-difficulty practice questions in the style of real CIE IGCSE papers — answers, mark-scheme-style explanations, and the official exam structure all on one page.

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What the real CIE IGCSE Religious Studies paper looks like

Paper 1 (Multiple Choice)
40 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. 45 minutes. Tests breadth of knowledge.
Paper 2 (Core) / Paper 4 (Extended)
Structured written paper. 1 hour 30 minutes (Core) or 1 hour 45 minutes (Extended). Tests depth of understanding and application.
Paper 6 (Alternative to Practical)
Written paper assessing practical skills for candidates without lab access. 1 hour. Worth ~20% of the total.
Total exam time: ~3 hours, depending on tier (Core vs Extended).
Grading: Grades: A* (highest) to G (lowest), with U (ungraded). Most universities require C or above.

Mini practice paper: 8 questions

Mixed-difficulty questions from across the Religious Studies syllabus. Tap "Show answer" after each to check yourself.

Q1 · Difficulty 1/3

According to the Sigalovada Sutta, what are the 'six directions' that a lay Buddhist should honour?

  1. The six perfections (paramitas) that lead to enlightenment
  2. The six sense bases through which suffering arises
  3. The six realms of existence in Buddhist cosmology
  4. The six relationships including parents, teachers, spouse, friends, workers, and religious teachers
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✓ Answer: D — The six relationships including parents, teachers, spouse, friends, workers, and religious teachers
Award 1 mark for identifying the six directions as representing six key relationships in lay life. C is incorrect — the six realms refer to rebirth destinations, not social relationships. A is incorrect — the six perfections are part of Mahayana practice, not the Sigalovada Sutta teaching. B is incorrect — the six sense bases relate to the causes of craving, not family duties.
Q2 · Difficulty 1/3

Which Hebrew term refers to the complete body of Jewish dietary laws?

  1. Kashrut
  2. Halakha
  3. Mitzvot
  4. Tzedakah
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✓ Answer: A — Kashrut
Kashrut is the specific term for the body of Jewish dietary laws derived from the Torah. Halakha refers to Jewish law in general, not dietary laws specifically. Mitzvot means commandments broadly. Tzedakah refers to the concept of charity and justice.
Q3 · Difficulty 1/3

During the founding of the Khalsa at Vaisakhi in 1699, Guru Gobind Singh called for volunteers willing to sacrifice their lives. How many Sikhs came forward to become the Panj Piare (Five Beloved Ones)?

  1. Three
  2. Five
  3. Seven
  4. Ten
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✓ Answer: B — Five
Award 1 mark for identifying that five Sikhs volunteered. These five became known as the Panj Piare (Five Beloved Ones) and were the first members of the Khalsa. A, C and D are incorrect as the specific number was five, which has deep significance in Sikh tradition.
Q4 · Difficulty 1/3

What does the term 'agape' mean in the context of Christian teaching on love and community?

  1. Romantic love between married partners
  2. The love shared exclusively within a family unit
  3. Friendship and loyalty between close companions
  4. Unconditional, self-giving love for all people
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✓ Answer: D — Unconditional, self-giving love for all people
Agape is the Greek term used in the New Testament to describe unconditional, self-giving love for all people, including strangers and enemies, modelled on God's love. Romantic love between partners (A) is more closely linked to 'eros'. Family love (C) is often described as 'storge'. Friendship loyalty (D) corresponds to 'philia'.
Q5 · Difficulty 1/3

What is the Hebrew term for the ritual slaughterer who is trained and authorised to kill animals according to Kashrut?

  1. Dayan
  2. Mashgiach
  3. Mohel
  4. Shochet
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✓ Answer: D — Shochet
A shochet is a person specially trained and certified to perform shechita — the kosher method of slaughter. A mashgiach is a kosher food inspector, not the slaughterer. A mohel performs circumcision. A dayan is a rabbinical court judge.
Q6 · Difficulty 1/3

The Rig Veda primarily consists of:

  1. Instructions for performing Vedic sacrifices
  2. Hymns of praise addressed to various deities
  3. Philosophical dialogues between teachers and students
  4. Spells and charms for protection and healing
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✓ Answer: B — Hymns of praise addressed to various deities
Award 1 mark for identifying the Rig Veda as a collection of hymns (suktas) to deities such as Indra, Agni and Varuna. A is incorrect — this describes the Brahmanas and Yajur Veda. C is incorrect — this describes the Upanishads. D is incorrect — this describes the Atharva Veda.
Q7 · Difficulty 1/3

A Jewish scholar is explaining the significance of Mount Sinai in Jewish history. Which event is most associated with this location?

  1. The binding of Isaac
  2. The giving of the Torah to Moses
  3. The crossing of the Red Sea
  4. The conquest of Canaan
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✓ Answer: B — The giving of the Torah to Moses
Award 1 mark for identifying the revelation at Sinai. A is incorrect — the binding of Isaac (Akedah) took place on Mount Moriah. C is incorrect — the crossing of the Red Sea occurred during the Exodus but before reaching Sinai. D is incorrect — the conquest of Canaan occurred after the wilderness period under Joshua.
Q8 · Difficulty 1/3

What is the Arabic term for the belief in the oneness of God in Islam?

  1. Risalah
  2. Akhirah
  3. Shirk
  4. Tawhid
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✓ Answer: D — Tawhid
Award 1 mark for identifying Tawhid as the Islamic belief in the oneness of God. C is incorrect — Shirk is the opposite concept, meaning associating partners with God. A is incorrect — Risalah refers to prophethood. B is incorrect — Akhirah refers to the afterlife.
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CIE IGCSE Religious Studies FAQ

What does the CIE IGCSE Religious Studies exam look like?
The CIE IGCSE Religious Studies exam is structured across 3 components. Paper 1 (Multiple Choice): 40 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. 45 minutes. Tests breadth of knowledge. Paper 2 (Core) / Paper 4 (Extended): Structured written paper. 1 hour 30 minutes (Core) or 1 hour 45 minutes (Extended). Tests depth of understanding and application. Paper 6 (Alternative to Practical): Written paper assessing practical skills for candidates without lab access. 1 hour. Worth ~20% of the total. Total exam time: ~3 hours, depending on tier (Core vs Extended).
Can I download a free CIE IGCSE Religious Studies past paper?
Real CIE past papers are published directly by CIE on their official website. Kramizo doesn't redistribute copyrighted past papers, but we do generate free AI-written practice papers in the exact same style — same command words, same difficulty tier, same mark conventions. Use this practice paper as warm-up, then time yourself on official past papers before exam day.
How is CIE IGCSE Religious Studies graded?
Grades: A* (highest) to G (lowest), with U (ungraded). Most universities require C or above. Kramizo's practice questions are tagged with difficulty 1-3 mapping roughly to the lower, middle, and top grade boundaries you'll encounter in the real exam.