2025 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies A PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 – Study of Second
Religion Option 2D – Buddhism Combined Question Paper and Marking Scheme
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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Afternoon (Time: 50 minutes) Paper
reference 1RA0/2D
Religious Studies A
PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 – Study of Second Religion
Option 2D – Buddhism
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• Fillcentre
in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
number and candidate number.
•• Answer
Answer all questions.
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.
• written
The question labelled with an asterisk (*) is the one where the quality of your
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.
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• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
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Question 1: Beliefs and Teachings
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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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Religion Option 2D – Buddhism Combined Question Paper and Marking Scheme
Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Afternoon (Time: 50 minutes) Paper
reference 1RA0/2D
Religious Studies A
PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 – Study of Second Religion
Option 2D – Buddhism
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• Fillcentre
in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
number and candidate number.
•• Answer
Answer all questions.
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.
• written
The question labelled with an asterisk (*) is the one where the quality of your
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. Turn over
P77774A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1
, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Question 1: Beliefs and Teachings
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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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