Pearson Edexcel Level 1 /Level 2 GCSE (9-1 ) Time 50 minutes Paper reference 3RBO/2D Religious Studies B (Short Course) PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 — Religion, Peace and Conflict Option 2D — Buddhism

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Instructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate number. • Answer all questions. • Answer the quest... ions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Information • The total mark for this paper is 51. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. • The question labelled with an asterisk (*) is the one where the quality of your written communication will be assessed – you should take particular care on this question with your spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the use of specialist terminology. • The marks available for spelling, punctuation and grammar are clearly indicated. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. • Try to answer every question. • Check your answers if you have time at the end. P71272A ©2022 Pearson Education Ltd. Q:1/1/1 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Time 50 minutes 3RB0/2D Religious Studies B (Short Course) PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 – Religion, Peace and Conflict Option 2D – Buddhism *P71272A0212* 2  Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Question 1: Buddhist Beliefs 1 (a) Outline three Buddhist teachings about the Eightfold Path. 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(b) Explain two Buddhist beliefs about the cycle of samsara. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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In your response you should: • refer to Buddhist teachings • reach a justified conclusion. 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(Total for Question 1 = 27 marks) *P71272A [Show More]

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