The Buddha's Ascetic Life
One-Mark Questions
Give one reason why Siddhartha Gautama rejected his ascetic life. (GCSE 2018)
Give one example of how the Buddha lived during his ascetic life. (Short Course 2023)
Four-Mark Questions
Explain two ways in which the Buddha’s ascetic life influenced his later teaching. (GCSE Specimen 2, Short Course Specimen 2)
Explain two ways that the Buddha's ascetic life influences Buddhists today.
Six-Mark Questions
Explain two reasons why experiencing the ascetic life was important to Siddhartha Gautama.
Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer. (GCSE 2025)
Explain two important events from the Buddha's ascetic life.
Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.
Twelve-Mark Questions
'The Buddha's ascetic life was the most important part of his journey to enlightenment.'
Evaluate this statement.
'Stories of the Buddha's ascetic life have little relevance to Buddhists today.'
Evaluate this statement.