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

Exam code: 0490

1 hour4 questions
1a6 marks

(i) Name two items on the Seder table.

[2]

(ii) Outline how Pesach may be celebrated

[4]

1b6 marks

Explain some of the benefits to Jews of observing festivals.

1c8 marks

Compare the significance of Jewish festivals you have studied.
You must refer to Judaism in your answer.
Your response should consider different points of view when you evaluate the question.

2a7 marks

Describe how Jews observe Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)

2b7 marks

Explain why Yom Kippur is such a serious day for Jews.

2c6 marks

‘Observing special days is not as important as living according to Jewish Law every day.’
Discuss this statement. Give your own opinion and show that you have thought about other points of view. You must refer to Judaism in your answer.

37 marks

Explain how Jews use food at a Pesach (Passover) meal to represent the escape from Egypt.

4a7 marks

Describe what happens during Rosh Hashanah (New Year) celebrations.

4b7 marks

Explain why the celebration of festivals is an important part of being Jewish.

4c6 marks

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