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The Buddha: Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies questions

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

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  1. Q1(d)

    June 2025 · Component 3

    15 marksThe Buddha
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  2. Q1(b)

    June 2024 · Component 3

    5 marksThe Buddha
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  3. Q1(d)

    June 2022 · Component 3

    15 marksThe Buddha
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  4. Q1(c)

    Autumn 2021 · Component 3

    8 marksThe Buddha
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  5. Q1(b)

    June 2018 · Component 3

    5 marksThe Buddha
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All 5 questions on The Buddha, as a list
  1. June 2025, Component 3, Q1(d) (15 marks): ‘Seeing the Four Sights was the most important part of the Buddha’s life.’ Discuss this statement, showing that you have considered more than one point of view.
  2. June 2024, Component 3, Q1(b) (5 marks): Describe the Buddha’s enlightenment.
  3. June 2022, Component 3, Q1(d) (15 marks): ‘The events of Buddha’s early life were essential on his path to enlightenment.’ Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of
  4. Autumn 2021, Component 3, Q1(c) (8 marks): Explain why the Four Sights were important in the life of the Buddha.
  5. June 2018, Component 3, Q1(b) (5 marks): Describe how the Buddha became enlightened after he had seen the Four Sights.

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