Christian Festivals & Fasts (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Religious Studies): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0490

48 mins3 questions
1a
6 marks

(i) State two Easter Sunday customs for Christians.

[2]

(ii) Outline what Christians remember on Maundy/Holy Thursday.

[4]

1b
6 marks

Explain why Christians celebrate Christmas.

1c
8 marks

Evaluate whether Pentecost is the most important festival for Christians.
You must refer to Christianity in your answer.
Your response should consider different points of view when you evaluate the question.

2a
7 marks

Describe the celebrations in a Christian church on Easter Sunday.

2b
1 mark

Explain why Easter is a celebration of thanksgiving for Christians.

3a
7 marks

Describe how Christians might celebrate Christmas in church.

3b
7 marks

Explain why Christmas is important for most Christians.

3c
6 marks

‘All Christian festivals have lost their religious meaning.’
Discuss this statement. Give your own opinion and show that you have thought about other points of view. You must refer to Christianity in your answer.