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H573/06 Developments in Buddhist thought
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Friday 20 June 2025 – Morning
A Level Religious Studies
H573/06 Developments in Buddhist thought
Time allowed: 2 hours
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• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
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• Answer any three questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 120.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
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Answer any three questions.
In all your responses, you should:
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion and belief, including:
• religious thought and teaching
• influence of beliefs, teachings and practices on individuals, societies and communities
• cause and significance of similarities and differences in belief, teaching and practice
• approaches to the study of religion and belief.
• analyse and evaluate aspects of, and approaches to, religion and belief, including their significance,
influence and study.
1* Critically assess the relationship between kamma/karma and the wheel of samsara. [40]
2* Assess the view that dukkha/duhkha is the most important part of the Four Noble Truths. [40]
3* ‘The spread of Buddhism to the West changed the Buddha’s teachings.’ Discuss. [40]
4* To what extent are the six paramitas (perfections) only important to the bodhisattva path? [40]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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2025 OCR A Level Religious Studies
H573/06 Developments in Buddhist thought
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 20 June 2025 – Morning
A Level Religious Studies
H573/06 Developments in Buddhist thought
Time allowed: 2 hours
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer any three questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 120.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Developments
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in Buddhist thought
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3
Answer any three questions.
In all your responses, you should:
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion and belief, including:
• religious thought and teaching
• influence of beliefs, teachings and practices on individuals, societies and communities
• cause and significance of similarities and differences in belief, teaching and practice
• approaches to the study of religion and belief.
• analyse and evaluate aspects of, and approaches to, religion and belief, including their significance,
influence and study.
1* Critically assess the relationship between kamma/karma and the wheel of samsara. [40]
2* Assess the view that dukkha/duhkha is the most important part of the Four Noble Truths. [40]
3* ‘The spread of Buddhism to the West changed the Buddha’s teachings.’ Discuss. [40]
4* To what extent are the six paramitas (perfections) only important to the bodhisattva path? [40]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 H573/06 Jun25
25 OCR A Level Religious Studies H573-06 Developments in Buddhist thought Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached.
