2025 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies B PAPER 1: Area of Study 1 – Religion and Ethics
Option 1D – Buddhism Combined Question Paper and Marking Scheme
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Candidate surname Other names
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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1RB0/1D
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 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.
•• Check
Try to answer every question.
your answers if you have time at the end.
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Question 1: Buddhist Beliefs
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1 (a) Outline three features of the Wheel of Life.
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(b) Explain two Buddhist teachings about the pancha sila.
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, (c) Explain two Buddhist beliefs about the importance of Buddha-nature.
In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
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*(d) “The most important of all Buddhist beliefs is paticca-samuppada.”
Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.
In your response you must:
• refer to Buddhist teachings
• reach a justified conclusion.
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Option 1D – 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)
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1RB0/1D
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 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.
•• Check
Try to answer every question.
your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
P78619A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/
, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Question 1: Buddhist Beliefs
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1 (a) Outline three features of the Wheel of Life.
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(b) Explain two Buddhist teachings about the pancha sila.
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, (c) Explain two Buddhist beliefs about the importance of Buddha-nature.
In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
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, In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling,
punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.
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*(d) “The most important of all Buddhist beliefs is paticca-samuppada.”
Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.
In your response you must:
• refer to Buddhist teachings
• reach a justified conclusion.
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