Cambridge A Level Hinduism 9014 — 2018 Oct/Nov Paper 2 · Variant 0

This document consists of 3 printed pages, 1 blank page and 1 Insert. DC (NH) 172148/1 © UCLES 2018 [Turn over * 3 1 0 9 6 2 8 0 2 4 * HINDUISM 9014/02 Paper 2 October/November 2018 3 hours No Additional Materials are required. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST An answer booklet is provided inside this question paper. You should follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet. Answer five questions. Answer at least one question from each section. Read the questions carefully. Try to understand exactly what is being asked of you. You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers. All questions in this paper carry 20 marks. Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge International Advanced Level

2 9014/02/O/N/18 © UCLES 2018 Answer any five questions. Choose at least one from each section. Section A 1 To what extent might an understanding of Samkhya philosophy help Hindus achieve liberation? 2 Discuss the claim that yoga is more than physical exercises. 3 ‘The world is an unreal mirage.’ Assess the significance of this teaching of Sankara. 4 ‘There are three realities: Brahman, individual selves and the world.’ Assess the claim that this philosophy is non-dualist. Section B 5 ‘Ahimsa is the foundation of Jainism.’ Discuss. 6 To what extent does Theravada Buddhist teaching on liberation agree with Hinduism? 7 Assess the claim that the life of the Buddha is more important than his teachings.

3 9014/02/O/N/18 © UCLES 2018 Section C 8 ‘The most important aspect of Shiva is as a loving husband and father.’ Evaluate this statement. 9 ‘Lakshmi is not concerned with material wealth.’ Discuss. 10 Assess the claim that murti puja enables any Hindu to directly experience the divine. Section D 11 Compare the significance of the brahmacarya and vanaprastha ashramas to Hindu society. 12 ‘The pursuit of material wealth is an obstacle to achieving moksha.’ Discuss. 13 ‘Acting to create good karma prevents liberation.’ Discuss.

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