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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2
GCSE (9–1)
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Afternoon (Time: 50 minutes) Paper 1RA0/2D
reference
Religious Studies A
PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 – Study of
Second Religion Option 2D – Buddhism
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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 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.
• The question labelled with an asterisk (*) is the one where the
quality of your written 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
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, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Question 1: Beliefs and Teachings
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1 (a) Outlinethreeteachings about the nature of paticca-samuppada.
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(b) Explaintworeasons why the six perfections are important in the lives of
some Buddhists.
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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 1RA0/2D
reference
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.
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 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.
• The question labelled with an asterisk (*) is the one where the
quality of your written 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.
*P77774A0112*
Y:1/1
2
, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Question 1: Beliefs and Teachings
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
1 (a) Outlinethreeteachings about the nature of paticca-samuppada.
(3)
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(b) Explaintworeasons why the six perfections are important in the lives of
some Buddhists.
(4)
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