The Four Sights (Jataka 075)
One-Mark Questions
Give one reason why Buddha rejected his life of wealth. (GCSE Specimen 1, Short Course Specimen 1)
Give one of the Four Signs that the Buddha saw. (GCSE Specimen 2, Short Course Specimen 2)
Give one reason why Siddhartha Gautama gave up his life of luxury. (GCSE 2019)
Give one reason why Siddhartha Gautama rejected his life in the palace. (GCSE 2022)
Four-Mark Questions
Explain two ways in which understanding the Four Sights influences Buddhists today. (Short Course 2018)
Explain two ways in which the Four Sights influenced the Buddha’s teachings. (GCSE 2018)
Explain two ways in which the Four Sights the Buddha saw influence Buddhists today. (GCSE 2021, Short Course 2021)
Six-Mark Questions
Explain two reasons why the Four Sights were important to Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha).
Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer. (GCSE 2023)
Explain two of the Four Sights.
Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.
Twelve-Mark Questions
‘Seeing the Four Sights was the most important part of the Buddha’s life.’
Evaluate this statement. (Short Course 2019)
‘Seeing an old person was the most important of the Four Sights for the Buddha.’
Evaluate this statement.
‘Seeing a sick person was the most important of the Four Sights for the Buddha.’
Evaluate this statement.
‘Seeing a dead person was the most important of the Four Sights for the Buddha.’
Evaluate this statement.
‘Seeing a holy man was the most important of the Four Sights for the Buddha.’
Evaluate this statement.