Humanities Exam

A – Atheism

- Understand what atheism is and what atheists believe.

- Explain how atheists make sense of right and wrong without religion.

- Describe how humanists celebrate life without belief in a god.

B – Belief

- What a burka is and why it is worn and its significance in Islam and its role in expressing identity and faith.

- The burka with other religious head coverings (e.g., hijab, turban, kippa).

- What is the role of religious clothing in expressing belonging and belief?

 C – Creation

- Know different religious creation stories (Christian, Islamic, Sikh, Hindu).

- Explain what each religion teaches about how the world began.

- Understand the difference between scientific and religious explanations of creation.

D – Darwin

- Understand Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution and natural selection.

- Explain why some people disagreed with Darwin’s ideas.

- Know how science and religion have sometimes clashed — but also supported each other.

 E – Extremism

- Understand what extremism is and why it can be dangerous.

- Give examples of religious and political extremism.

- Explain how people can become radicalised and how society can prevent extremism.