2025 rson GCSE In Religious Studies A Paper 2: Area of Study 2 – Study of Second Religion Option 2D – Buddhism (Verified Question Paper With Mark Scheme Combined, Summer 2025)

2025 rson GCSE In Religious Studies A Paper 2: Area of Study 2 – Study of Second Religion Option 2D – Buddhism (Verified Question Paper With Mark Scheme Combined, Summer 2025) Instructions •Use black ink or ball-point pen. Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, 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 51. The marks for each question are shown in brackets –use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. The question labelled with an asterisk (*) is the one where the quality of your written communication will be assessed –you should take particular care on this question 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. Try to answer every question. •Check your answers if you have time at the end. Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Question 1: Beliefs and Teachings 1(a) Outline three teachings about the nature of paticca-samuppada. 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(b)Explain two reasons why the six perfections are important in the lives of some Buddhists. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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