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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2
GCSE (9–1)
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
1RB0/2D
reference
Religious Studies B
PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 – Religion, Peace and
Conflict
Option 2D – Buddhism
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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 take particular care on these questions with your
spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the use of specialist
terminology.
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Question 1: Buddhist Beliefs
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1 (a) Outlinethreefeatures of the Noble Truths.
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(b) Explaintworeasons why Buddhists should follow the Five Precepts.
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information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2
GCSE (9–1)
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
1RB0/2D
reference
Religious Studies B
PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 – Religion, Peace and
Conflict
Option 2D – Buddhism
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
•
• 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.
Turn over
P78626A ©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1
*P78626A0120*
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, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Question 1: Buddhist Beliefs
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1 (a) Outlinethreefeatures of the Noble Truths.
(3)
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(b) Explaintworeasons why Buddhists should follow the Five Precepts.
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