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Every Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies exam question on The Four Noble Truths, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 9 questions on The Four Noble Truths, as a list
- June 2025, Component 3, Q1(c) (8 marks): Explain how following the Eightfold Path (magga) could help a Buddhist reach nirvana.
- June 2024, Component 3, Q1(a) (2 marks): What do Buddhists mean by ‘dukkha’?
- June 2023, Component 3, Q1(d) (15 marks): ‘The Buddha’s teaching about dukkha is too difficult to accept.’ Discuss this statement, showing that you have considered more than one point of view. (You must
- June 2022, Component 3, Q1(c) (8 marks): Explain why Buddhists might follow the Eightfold Path.
- Autumn 2020, Component 3, Q1(c) (8 marks): Explain the Buddha’s teachings about the Three Poisons.
- Autumn 2020, Component 3, Q2(a) (2 marks): What do Buddhists mean by ‘dukkha’?
- June 2019, Component 3, Q1(b) (5 marks): Describe the Three-fold Way in Buddhism.
- June 2019, Component 3, Q1(c) (8 marks): Explain Buddhist teachings about nirvana.
- June 2019, Component 3, Q1(d) (15 marks): ‘All Buddhists have the same understanding of Enlightenment.’ Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view. (You must ref
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