plumiThe Buddha's life and its significance: AQA GCSE Religious Studies questions
Every AQA GCSE Religious Studies exam question on The Buddha's life and its significance, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 6 questions on The Buddha's life and its significance, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q01.4 (5 marks): Explain two reasons why experiencing the ascetic life was important to Siddhartha Gautama. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and tea
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q01.5 (12 marks): ‘Following the example of the Buddha is the best way for a Buddhist to live.’ Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: • refer to Buddhist teaching •
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q01.4 (5 marks): Explain two reasons why the Four Sights were important to Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha). Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and tea
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q01.2 (2 marks): Give two reasons why Siddhartha Gautama rejected his life in the palace.
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q01.4 (5 marks): Explain two temptations the Buddha experienced immediately before he became enlightened. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teach
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q01.3 (4 marks): Explain two ways in which the Four Sights the Buddha saw influence Buddhists today.
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