Past HSC Questions to think about

2016 HSC Section II

(a) (i) Identify TWO contributions to Buddhism made by ONE significant person OR school of thought other than the Buddha. 2 marks

(ii) What impact has the ONE significant person OR school of thought chosen in part (a) (i) had on the expression of Buddhism? 5marks

2015 HSC Section II

(b) Buddha was led to offer an historical exposition of the moral precepts . . . One should avoid all that is evil, and perform all that is good . . .

The Life and Work of Buddhaghosa Bimala Charan law

How are the ‘moral precepts’ to do good portrayed by ONE significant person OR school of thought, other than the Buddha? 8 marks

2014 HSC Section II

(a) (i) Outline the contribution to Buddhism of ONE significant person or school of thought other than the Buddha. 3 marks

(ii) What impact has the significant person or school of thought chosen in part (a) (i) had on Buddhism? 4 marks

2012 HSC Section III

The significant people and schools of thought in Buddhism that have the most impact are those that challenge adherents to follow Buddhist teachings more closely.

How accurate is this statement in relation to ONE significant person or school of thought, other than the Buddha? 20 marks

2011 HSC Section II

(a) Outline the contribution of ONE significant person or school of thought other3 than the Buddha to the development and expression of Buddhism.

3 marks

(b) Summarise the impact of the significant person or school of thought chosen in part (a).

4 marks

(c) Buddhism responds creatively to new challenges. How well does the statement reflect the impact of the significant person or school of thought chosen in part (a)? 8 marks