The Use and Abuse of Animals

One-Mark Questions

Give one reason why some religious people do not eat meat. (GCSE 2018)

Give one reason why many religious people use animals for food. (GCSE 2020)

Give one reason why some religious people are against experimenting on animals. (GCSE 2023)

Give one reason why some religious believers support animal experimentation. (GCSE 2024)

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Four-Mark Questions

Explain two different religious beliefs about the use of animals for food.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions. (GCSE Specimen 2)


Explain two different religious beliefs about animal experimentation.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions. (GCSE 2019)


Explain two similar religious beliefs in contemporary British society that are used to oppose animal experimentation.

In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions. (GCSE 2022)



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Six-Mark Questions

Explain two religious beliefs about animal experimentation.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer. (GCSE Specimen 1)


Explain two religious beliefs about the use of animals for food.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer. (GCSE 2021)


Explain two religious beliefs that suggest experimenting on animals is wrong.

Refer to sacred writings of another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer. (GCSE 2025)

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