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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE
(9–1)
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
1RB0/1D
reference
Religious Studies B
PAPER 1: Area of Study 1 – Religion and
Ethics Option 1D – Buddhism
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
Instructions
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• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
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name, centre number and candidate number.
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• Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces
provided – there may be more space
than you need.
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•• 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 tak e 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.
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••• Read each question carefully before you start to answer
it.
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Check your answers if you have time at the end.
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Question 1: Buddhist Beliefs
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1 (a) Outlinethreefeatures of the Wheel of Life.
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(b) ExplaintwoBuddhist teachings about the pancha sila.
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information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE
(9–1)
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
1RB0/1D
reference
Religious Studies B
PAPER 1: Area of Study 1 – Religion and
Ethics Option 1D – Buddhism
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
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 tak e 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.
Turn over
P78619A ©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/
*P78619A0120*
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, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Question 1: Buddhist Beliefs
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
1 (a) Outlinethreefeatures of the Wheel of Life.
(3)
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(b) ExplaintwoBuddhist teachings about the pancha sila.
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