Actual 2026/2027 AQA GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES A Thematic Studies 8062/2A Paper 2A Question Paper + Mark Scheme

You should answer all questions from four themes.
0 1 Theme A: Relationships and families
0 1 . 1 The family unit is important to many religious people.
Which one of the following describes an extended family?
[1 mark]
A A couple living without children
B A person living with their pets
C Children living with parents
D Parents living with children and grandparents
0 1 . 2 Give two religious beliefs about human sexuality.
[2 marks]
0 1 . 3 Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about polygamy.
In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.
[4 marks]
0 1 . 4 Explain two religious beliefs about gender discrimination.
Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your
answer.
[5 marks]
0 1 . 5 ‘Marriage is not important in today’s world.’
Evaluate this statement.
In your answer you:
• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement
• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view
• should refer to religious arguments
• may refer to non-religious arguments
• should reach a justified conclusion.