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Chanting: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on Chanting, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q2(c)

    June 2025 · Spec A Paper 2D

    5 marksChanting
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  2. Q2(b)

    June 2024 · Spec A Paper 2D

    4 marksChanting
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  3. Q3(d)

    June 2024 · Spec B Paper 1D

    15 marksChanting
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  4. Q3(c)

    June 2023 · Spec B Paper 1D

    5 marksChanting
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  5. Q3(b)

    June 2023 · Spec B Paper 3D

    4 marksChanting
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  6. Q3(a)

    June 2022 · Spec B Paper 1D

    3 marksChanting
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  7. Q3(c)

    June 2022 · Spec B Paper 2D

    5 marksChanting
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  8. Q3(d)

    June 2019 · Spec B Paper 2D

    15 marksChanting
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  9. Q2(c)

    June 2018 · Spec A Paper 2D

    5 marksChanting
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  10. Q3(a)

    June 2018 · Spec B Paper 3D

    3 marksChanting
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All 10 questions on Chanting, as a list
  1. June 2025, Spec A Paper 2D, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why the use of sacred syllables may be important to Buddhists. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
  2. June 2024, Spec A Paper 2D, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two features of chanting in Buddhism.
  3. June 2024, Spec B Paper 1D, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Chanting is the best way to worship.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must: refer to Buddhist teaching
  4. June 2023, Spec B Paper 1D, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why chanting may be used by Theravada Buddhists. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
  5. June 2023, Spec B Paper 3D, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why Buddhists may believe chanting is important.
  6. June 2022, Spec B Paper 1D, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three Buddhist beliefs about chanting.
  7. June 2022, Spec B Paper 2D, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why chanting may be important to Buddhists. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
  8. June 2019, Spec B Paper 2D, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Greater understanding is gained by chanting.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Buddhis
  9. June 2018, Spec A Paper 2D, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why chanting is important for Theravada Buddhists. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
  10. June 2018, Spec B Paper 3D, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three ways chanting may be important for Buddhists.

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