Pearson Edexcel Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Religious Studies B (1RB0) Paper 2: Area of Study 2 – Religion, Peace and Conflict Option 2D: Buddhism Centre Number Candidate Number *P71252A0120* Turn ov

Pearson Edexcel Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Religious Studies B (1RB0) Paper 2: Area of Study 2 – Religion, Peace and Conflict Option 2D: Buddhism Centre Number Candidate Number *P71252A0120* Turn over 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 all questions. • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Information • The total mark for this paper is 102. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – 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. • Try to answer every question. • Check your answers if you have time at the end. You do not need any other materials. Total Marks Time 1 hour 45 minutes Religious Studies B PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 – Religion, Peace and Conflict Option 2D – Buddhism Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Candidate surname Other names Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information 1RB0/2D Paper reference   P71252A ©2022 Pearson Education Ltd. Q:1/1 *P71252A0220* 2  Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Question 1: Buddhist Beliefs 1 (a) Outline three Buddhist teachings about the Eightfold Path. 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(b) Explain two Buddhist beliefs about the cycle of samsara. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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In your response you should: • refer to Buddhist teachings • reach a justified conclusion. 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(Total for Question 1 = 27 marks) *P71252A0620* 6  Question 2: Crime and Punishment 2 (a) Outline three Buddhist teachings about crime. 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(b) Explain two Buddhist teachings about why punishment might be needed in society. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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In your response you should: • refer to Buddhist teachings • reach a justified conclusion. 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.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... *P71252A0920* Turn over 9  .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 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(Total for Question 2 = 24 marks) *P71252A01020* 10  Question 3: Living the Buddhist Life 3 (a) Outline three reasons why using Namo Buddhaya is important to Buddhists. 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(b) Explain two ways objects of devotion are used within Buddhist places of worship. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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In your response you should: • refer to Buddhist teachings • reach a justified conclusion. 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