1
1 mark
Which one of the following terms means ‘emptiness’ in Buddhism?
Anicca
Arhat
Skandha
Sunyata
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Buddhism Key Beliefs: Faith (AQA GCSE Religious Studies (Short Course)): Exam Questions
Exam code: 8061
2 hours19 questions
2
2 marks
Give two of the Three Marks of Existence.
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3
1 mark
Which one of the following is not one of the Five Aggregates (skandhas)?
Form
Ignorance
Perception
Sensation
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4
1 mark
Which one of the following terms means the concept of dependent arising in Buddhism?
Arhat
Bodhisattva
Paticcasamuppada
Sunyata
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5
1 mark
Which one of the following terms means ‘no fixed soul or self’ in Buddhism?
Anatta
Dukkha
Samadhi
Tanha
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6
1 mark
Which one of the following terms describes all the teachings of the Buddha?
Anatta
Dhamma (Dharma)
Anicca
Dukkha
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7
1 mark
Which one of the following means impermanence in Buddhism?
Anatta
Dharma
Dukkha
Anicca
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1
4 marks
Explain two ways in which the concept of dependent arising (paticcasamuppada) influences Buddhists today.
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2
4 marks
Explain two ways in which belief in the Pure Land influences some Buddhists today.
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3
5 marks
Explain two of the Three Marks of Existence.
Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.
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4
4 marks
Explain two ways in which the Three Marks of Existence influence Buddhists today.
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5
5 marks
Explain two of the Five Aggregates (skandhas).
Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.
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6
4 marks
Explain two ways in which belief in Bodhisattvas influences Buddhists today.
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7
5 marks
Explain two Buddhist beliefs about the Pure Land.
Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.
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1
12 marks
‘All Buddhists should aim to become a Bodhisattva.’
Evaluate this statement.
In your answer you should:
• refer to Buddhist teaching
• give reasoned arguments to support this statement
• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view
• reach a justified conclusion.
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2
12 marks
‘For Buddhists, craving is the main cause of suffering.’
Evaluate this statement.
In your answer you should:
• refer to Buddhist teaching
• give reasoned arguments to support this statement
• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view
• reach a justified conclusion.
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3
12 marks
‘For Buddhists, suffering cannot be overcome.’
Evaluate this statement.
In your answer you should:
• refer to Buddhist teaching
• give reasoned arguments to support this statement
• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view
• reach a justified conclusion.
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4
12 marks
‘It is not easy to achieve enlightenment.’
Evaluate this statement.
In your answer you should:
• refer to Buddhist teaching
• give reasoned arguments to support this statement
• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view
• reach a justified conclusion.
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5
12 marks
‘Dukkha is the most important mark of existence for Buddhists.’
Evaluate this statement.
In your answer you should:
• refer to Buddhist teaching
• give reasoned arguments to support this statement
• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view
• reach a justified conclusion.
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