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Buddhist attitudes to pacifism: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions

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

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  1. Q4(a)

    June 2025 · Spec B Paper 2D

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  2. Q4(d)

    June 2023 · Spec B Paper 2D

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  3. Q4(c)

    June 2019 · Spec B Paper 2D

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  4. Q4(a)

    June 2018 · Spec B Paper 2D

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All 4 questions on Buddhist attitudes to pacifism, as a list
  1. June 2025, Spec B Paper 2D, Q4(a) (3 marks): Outline three Buddhist beliefs about pacifism.
  2. June 2023, Spec B Paper 2D, Q4(d) (12 marks): “Being a pacifist is not possible.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Buddhist teachings reac
  3. June 2019, Spec B Paper 2D, Q4(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons some Buddhists might support passive resistance. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
  4. June 2018, Spec B Paper 2D, Q4(a) (3 marks): Outline three Buddhist teachings about passive resistance.

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