Pearson Edexcel Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Religious Studies B Short Course (3RB0) Paper 1: Area of Study 1 – Religion and Ethics Option 1D: Buddhism Centre Number Candidate Number *P71265A0112* Tur

Pearson Edexcel Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Religious Studies B Short Course (3RB0) Paper 1: Area of Study 1 – Religion and Ethics Option 1D: Buddhism Centre Number Candidate Number *P71265A0112* Turn over Total Marks Candidate surname Other names Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information Paper reference   You do not need any other materials. Time 50 minutes 3RB0/1D Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies B (Short Course) PAPER 1: Area of Study 1 – Religion and Ethics Option 1D – Buddhism 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 questions 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. P71265A ©2022 Pearson Education Ltd. Q:1/1 *P71265A0212* 2  Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Question 1: Buddhist Beliefs 1 (a) Outline three Buddhist teachings about the Five Precepts. 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(b) Explain two Buddhist beliefs about the Wheel of Life. 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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) *P71265A0612* 6  Question 2: Marriage and the Family 2 (a) Outline three Buddhist beliefs about the importance of marriage. 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(b) Explain two ways the sangha tries to support family life. 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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 2 = 24 marks) TOTAL FOR PAPER = 51 MARKS *P71265A01012* 10  BLANK PAGE *P71265A01112* 11  BLANK PAGE *P71265A01212* 12  BLANK PAGE Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Religious Studies B Short Course (3RB0) Paper 1: Area of Study 1 – Religion and Ethics Option 1D: Buddhism Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information visit our qualifications websites at or . Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. 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All marks on the mark scheme should be used appropriately. • All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme. • Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited. • When examiners a