Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 2D June 2018 question paper

Outline three of the Four Sights.

Explain two reasons why the Eightfold Path is important.

Explain two reasons why metta is important for Buddhists.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling, punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.

* (d) “Becoming an arahant should be the aim for all Buddhists.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Buddhist teachings

• refer to different Buddhist points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three features of puja.

Explain two reasons why vipassana meditation is important for some Buddhists.

Explain two reasons why chanting is important for Theravada Buddhists.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

“Death rituals should be the same for all Buddhists.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Buddhist teachings

• refer to different Buddhist points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.