Year 8 RE Homework (Extended piece 100 minutes)
Because RE takes place every two weeks your teacher will let you know when the
homework needs to be handed in.
1.
Define the term ‘Buddha’ (2) – Two marks for a correct
definition.
The term Buddha means the
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2. Explain what Siddhartha Gautama saw that changed his life
(8) – There are two marks available for each correct fact.
We will study this subject in lesson 1 or 2/3
Hint: www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhism/storybuddha.htm
Describe the four things that Siddhartha saw when he left the castle
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Explain how they made him think and how they changed his life
3. ‘It is impossible to stop suffering’ – Do you agree? Give two
reasons for your point of view (4)
Hint: Think of different types of ways in which people suffer
I think that it is/is not impossible to stop suffering because…(give one
reason).
Another reason why I think that it is/is not impossible to stop suffering is
because…(give one reason)
4. ‘Siddhartha was right to leave the castle’ (6)
Hint: Would you have left his life of luxury?
Do you agree? Give three brief reasons for your point of view or two
developed reasons.
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Why do others disagree with you? Give three brief reasons for their point of
view or two developed reasons.
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