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Buddhist ethical teachings: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions

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

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  1. Q1(b)

    June 2025 · Spec B Paper 2D

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  2. Q1(d)

    June 2024 · Spec B Paper 2D

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  3. Q1(a)

    June 2024 · Spec B Paper 3D

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  4. Q1(a)

    June 2023 · Spec B Paper 2D

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  5. Q1(b)

    June 2023 · Spec B Paper 3D

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  6. Q1(a)

    June 2022 · Spec B Paper 1D

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  7. Q1(a)

    November 2020 · Spec B Paper 2D

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  8. Q1(a)

    June 2019 · Spec B Paper 1D

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  9. Q1(a)

    June 2019 · Spec B Paper 2D

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  10. Q1(c)

    June 2018 · Spec A Paper 2D

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  11. Q1(c)

    June 2018 · Spec B Paper 1D

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  12. Q1(c)

    June 2018 · Spec B Paper 2D

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  13. Q1(d)

    June 2018 · Spec B Paper 3D

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All 13 questions on Buddhist ethical teachings, as a list
  1. June 2025, Spec B Paper 2D, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why Buddhists should follow the Five Precepts.
  2. June 2024, Spec B Paper 2D, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Developing compassion should be the most important part of Buddhist life.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response
  3. June 2024, Spec B Paper 3D, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three of the pancha sila.
  4. June 2023, Spec B Paper 2D, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three of the six perfections.
  5. June 2023, Spec B Paper 3D, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why metta is important for most Buddhists.
  6. June 2022, Spec B Paper 1D, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three Buddhist teachings about the Five Precepts.
  7. November 2020, Spec B Paper 2D, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three Buddhist beliefs about kamma.
  8. June 2019, Spec B Paper 1D, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three of the Five Precepts.
  9. June 2019, Spec B Paper 2D, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three of the paramitas.
  10. June 2018, Spec A Paper 2D, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why metta is important for Buddhists. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
  11. June 2018, Spec B Paper 1D, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why kamma is important for Buddhists. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
  12. June 2018, Spec B Paper 2D, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why it is important for Buddhists to follow the five precepts. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
  13. June 2018, Spec B Paper 3D, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “The purpose of life is to show compassion.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Buddhist

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