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

Exam code: 0490

1 hour4 questions
1a
6 marks

(i) Name two items on the Seder table.

[2]

(ii) Outline how Pesach may be celebrated

[4]

1b
6 marks

Explain some of the benefits to Jews of observing festivals.

1c
8 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.

2a
7 marks

Describe how Jews observe Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)

2b
7 marks

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

2c
6 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.

3
7 marks

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

4a
7 marks

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

4b
7 marks

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

4c
6 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.