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

Exam code: 0490

48 mins3 questions
1a6 marks

(i) State two Easter Sunday customs for Christians.

[2]

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

[4]

1b6 marks

Explain why Christians celebrate Christmas.

1c8 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.

2a7 marks

Describe the celebrations in a Christian church on Easter Sunday.

2b1 mark

Explain why Easter is a celebration of thanksgiving for Christians.

3a7 marks

Describe how Christians might celebrate Christmas in church.

3b7 marks

Explain why Christmas is important for most Christians.

3c6 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.