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Dhamma: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions

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

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  1. Q1(a)

    June 2025 · Spec A Paper 2D

    3 marksDhamma
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  2. Q1(b)

    June 2025 · Spec A Paper 2D

    4 marksDhamma
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  3. Q1(d)

    June 2025 · Spec B Paper 1D

    15 marksDhamma
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  4. Q1(d)

    June 2024 · Spec A Paper 2D

    15 marksDhamma
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  5. Q1(b)

    June 2024 · Spec B Paper 2D

    4 marksDhamma
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  6. Q1(d)

    June 2024 · Spec B Paper 3D

    15 marksDhamma
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  7. Q1(b)

    June 2023 · Spec A Paper 2D

    4 marksDhamma
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  8. Q1(c)

    June 2023 · Spec B Paper 2D

    5 marksDhamma
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  9. Q1(c)

    June 2022 · Spec B Paper 1D

    5 marksDhamma
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  10. Q1(a)

    June 2019 · Spec B Paper 3D

    3 marksDhamma
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  11. Q1(a)

    June 2018 · Spec B Paper 1D

    3 marksDhamma
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All 11 questions on Dhamma, as a list
  1. June 2025, Spec A Paper 2D, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three teachings about the nature of paticca-samuppada.
  2. June 2025, Spec A Paper 2D, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why the six perfections are important in the lives of some Buddhists.
  3. June 2025, Spec B Paper 1D, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “The most important of all Buddhist beliefs is paticca-samuppada.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must
  4. June 2024, Spec A Paper 2D, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Dependent origination is the most important belief in Buddhism.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must:
  5. June 2024, Spec B Paper 2D, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two Buddhist beliefs about anicca.
  6. June 2024, Spec B Paper 3D, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “The Three Marks of Existence are the most important teachings in Buddhism.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your respons
  7. June 2023, Spec A Paper 2D, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why paticca-samuppada is important for Buddhists.
  8. June 2023, Spec B Paper 2D, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why dependent origination is important for Buddhists. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
  9. June 2022, Spec B Paper 1D, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why anicca is important to Buddhists. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
  10. June 2019, Spec B Paper 3D, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three teachings about dhamma.
  11. June 2018, Spec B Paper 1D, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three beliefs about the Three Marks of Existence.

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