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Third Noble Truth: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions

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

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  1. Q1(b)

    June 2024 · Spec A Paper 2D

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  2. Q1(c)

    June 2024 · Spec B Paper 3D

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  3. Q1(c)

    June 2023 · Spec A Paper 2D

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  4. Q1(a)

    June 2023 · Spec B Paper 1D

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  5. Q1(d)

    June 2023 · Spec B Paper 3D

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  6. Q1(d)

    June 2022 · Spec B Paper 1D

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  7. Q1(b)

    June 2022 · Spec B Paper 2D

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  8. Q1(c)

    June 2019 · Spec B Paper 2D

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  9. Q1(a)

    June 2018 · Spec B Paper 2D

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All 9 questions on Third Noble Truth, as a list
  1. June 2024, Spec A Paper 2D, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two beliefs about the cessation of tanha.
  2. June 2024, Spec B Paper 3D, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two Buddhist beliefs about samsara. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
  3. June 2023, Spec A Paper 2D, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two Buddhist teachings about the nature of nirodha. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
  4. June 2023, Spec B Paper 1D, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three Buddhist beliefs about the cessation of tanha.
  5. June 2023, Spec B Paper 3D, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “It is possible to end suffering.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Buddhist teachings
  6. June 2022, Spec B Paper 1D, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “It is impossible to overcome desire.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Buddhist teachi
  7. June 2022, Spec B Paper 2D, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two Buddhist beliefs about the cycle of samsara.
  8. June 2019, Spec B Paper 2D, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two Buddhist beliefs about tanha. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
  9. June 2018, Spec B Paper 2D, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three ways in which nibbana is important for Buddhists.

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