plumiDeath and mourning rituals and ceremonies: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions
Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on Death and mourning rituals and ceremonies, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 12 questions on Death and mourning rituals and ceremonies, as a list
- June 2025, Spec A Paper 2D, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline three features of death and mourning rituals in Theravada Buddhism.
- June 2025, Spec B Paper 2D, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three features of Buddhist death and mourning ceremonies.
- June 2024, Spec A Paper 2D, Q2(d) (12 marks): “The only purpose of Buddhist funerals is to remind others of life’s impermanence.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your respo
- June 2024, Spec B Paper 1D, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why death and mourning rituals are important to some Buddhists.
- June 2024, Spec B Paper 2D, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two features of the death and mourning rituals used by Buddhists. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2024, Spec B Paper 3D, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three death and mourning rituals used by Buddhists in Japan.
- June 2023, Spec A Paper 2D, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two ways that death and mourning rituals may be significant for Tibetan Buddhists. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2023, Spec B Paper 2D, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three Buddhist rituals related to death and mourning.
- June 2022, Spec B Paper 2D, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Buddhist funerals should not be sad occasions.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Buddh
- June 2019, Spec A Paper 2D, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why death rituals are important for Tibetan Buddhists. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2019, Spec B Paper 1D, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why death rituals are important for Buddhists. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2018, Spec A Paper 2D, Q2(d) (12 marks): “Death rituals should be the same for all Buddhists.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Buddh
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