2025 Pearson GCSE In Religious Studies B Paper 1: Area of Study 1 – Religion and Ethics Option 1D – Buddhism (Verified Question Paper With Mark Scheme Combined, Summer 2025)

2025 Pearson GCSE In Religious Studies B Paper 1: Area of Study 1 – Religion and Ethics Option 1D – Buddhism (Verified Question Paper With Mark Scheme Combined, Summer 2025) Instructions •Use black ink or ball-point pen. centre number and candidate number. Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Information •The total mark for this paper is 102. –use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are ones where the quality of your written communication will be assessed –You should take particular care on these questions with your spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the use of specialist terminology. The marks available for spelling, punctuation and grammar are clearly indicated. Advice •Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. •Check your answers if you have time at the end. • Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Question 1: Buddhist Beliefs 1(a) Outline three features of the Wheel of Life. 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(b)Explain two Buddhist teachings about the pancha sila. 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