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
A Christian theologian is explaining that God exists as three persons who are distinct yet share one divine essence. Which doctrine is being described?
- Monotheism
- The Trinity
- Incarnation
- Salvation
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✓ Answer: B — The Trinity
Award 1 mark for identifying the Trinity as the doctrine of three persons in one God. A is incorrect — monotheism simply means belief in one God but does not specify the three persons. C is incorrect — incarnation refers specifically to God becoming human in Jesus. D is incorrect — salvation refers to being saved from sin.
Q2 · Difficulty 1/3
Treating all people as equal is:
- prejudice
- equality
- hierarchy
- bias
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✓ Answer: B — equality
Equality is central to social justice.
Q3 · Difficulty 1/3
Judaism teaches belief in:
- three gods
- one God
- many gods
- no God
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✓ Answer: B — one God
Judaism is strictly monotheistic.
Q4 · Difficulty 1/3
The most important Jewish scripture is the:
- Gospels
- Vedas
- Torah
- Qur’an
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✓ Answer: C — Torah
The Torah is the core scripture.
Q5 · Difficulty 1/3
Christians believe in one God in three persons, known as the:
- Trinity
- Incarnation
- Resurrection
- Covenant
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✓ Answer: A — Trinity
The Trinity is Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Q6 · Difficulty 1/3
The number of Pillars of Islam is:
- ten
- five
- three
- seven
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✓ Answer: B — five
There are Five Pillars of Islam.
Q7 · Difficulty 1/3
In Christian teaching, what is the term for the belief that Jesus's death on the cross paid the penalty for human sin?
- Atonement
- Resurrection
- Sanctification
- Incarnation
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✓ Answer: A — Atonement
Atonement refers to the doctrine that Jesus's sacrificial death reconciled humanity with God by paying the penalty for sin. Incarnation refers to God becoming human in Jesus. Resurrection refers to Jesus rising from the dead. Sanctification refers to the process of becoming holy after salvation.
Q8 · Difficulty 1/3
What is the name of the niche in the qiblah wall that indicates the direction of Makkah?
- Minbar
- Mihrab
- Minaret
- Musalla
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✓ Answer: B — Mihrab
Award 1 mark for identifying the mihrab as the niche in the qiblah wall indicating the direction of Makkah. A is incorrect — the minbar is the raised platform or pulpit used for delivering the khutbah. C is incorrect — the minaret is the tower used to call the adhan. D is incorrect — musalla refers to a prayer area or prayer mat.
Pearson Edexcel International IGCSE Religious Studies FAQ
What does the Pearson Edexcel International IGCSE Religious Studies exam look like?
The Pearson Edexcel International IGCSE Religious Studies exam is structured across 2 components. Paper 1: Objective and short-answer questions covering the breadth of the specification. Paper 2: Structured and extended-response questions testing depth of understanding. Total exam time varies by board and tier — typically 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
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How is Pearson Edexcel International IGCSE Religious Studies graded?
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