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IGCSE Religious Studies past paper questions by topic

58 syllabus topics · 551 real questions from 0490 papers, sorted by the syllabus.
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  1. 1Christianity · Religious Studies6 written
  2. 60490.1.2.05 — C1.3 Artefacts used in worship in different Christian communities; the use, meaning and importance of these features. · Religious Studies12 written
  3. 70490.1.2.06 — (a) Copies of the Bible (b) Cross and crucifix (cross with image of Jesus on it), their symbolic meaning and uses (c) Paten (plate for Commu · Religious Studies6 written
  4. 80490.1.2.07 — C1 Worship (continued) C1.4 Public/communal and private/individual worship in different Christian communities and in the home. · Religious Studies12 written
  5. 90490.1.2.08 — (a) Eucharist, known as Holy Communion, Mass, or the Lord’s Supper; key features and meaning in different denominations (b) Sunday or Sabbat · Religious Studies8 written
  6. 100490.1.2.09 — C1.5 The roles and significance of leaders in the church and in different Christian communities. · Religious Studies20 written
  7. 120490.1.2.11 — C2 Beliefs and scriptures C2.1 Christian beliefs about God. · Religious Studies14 written
  8. 130490.1.2.12 — (a) The Apostles’ Creed as a statement of Christian beliefs (b) The Trinity (three persons in one being): Father, Son and Holy Spirit; the e · Religious Studies11 written
  9. 140490.1.2.13 — C2.2 Christian beliefs about Jesus. · Religious Studies16 written
  10. 160490.1.3.01 — (b) The role of Jesus in salvation and forgiveness of sins, as the Messiah or ‘Chosen One’, creating the New Covenant (new relationship betw · Religious Studies5 written
  11. 170490.1.3.02 — C2.3 Christian beliefs about the Holy Spirit. · Religious Studies8 written
  12. 190490.1.3.04 — C2.4 Christian beliefs about the Bible; different ways in which Christians understand and interpret the. · Religious Studies5 written
  13. 200490.1.4.01 — (a) As a source of authority (b) As a revelation from God (c) As a source of moral principles: requirements (things Christians should do) an · Religious Studies8 written
  14. 210490.1.4.02 — C3 Sacred places – places of pilgrimage and of religious importance C3.1 The importance of going on pilgrimage for some Christians. · Religious Studies16 written
  15. 27C4.1 Easter and Holy Week · Religious Studies18 written
  16. 28C4.2 Christmas · Religious Studies5 written
  17. 370490.1.11.04 — C5 Rites of passage; religion and the family C5.1 Baptism: key features of different types of baptism, and their importance in different Chr · Religious Studies9 written
  18. 410490.1.11.08 — C5.3 Marriage ceremonies: key features of marriage ceremonies, and their importance in different Christian communities. · Religious Studies6 written
  19. 450490.1.11.12 — C5.5 Christian beliefs about family life in different Christian communities. · Religious Studies7 written
  20. 490490.1.11.16 — C6 Religion and social action C6.1 Christianity as a religion that shows concern for others. · Religious Studies14 written
  21. 500490.1.11.17 — Teachings about love, compassion and concern for others: (a) the concept of agape (unconditional) love, as found in the gospels (b) followin · Religious Studies6 written
  22. 680490.1.14.04 — (a) Minaret (‘site of light’, the tower of the mosque) (b) Dome (a symbolic representation of the vault of heaven) (c) Qiblah (direction of · Religious Studies12 written
  23. 710490.1.14.07 — I1 Worship (continued) I1.4 Public/communal and private/individual worship in different Muslim communities. · Religious Studies9 written
  24. 720490.1.14.08 — (a) The adhan (call to prayer) (b) The performance of wudu (ablution) and its significance (c) Salah (formal prayer), and the five prayer ti · Religious Studies19 written
  25. 730490.1.14.09 — I1.5 The roles and significance of leaders in the mosque and in different Muslim communities. · Religious Studies9 written
  26. 750490.1.14.11 — I2 Beliefs and scriptures. · Religious Studies6 written
  27. 760490.1.15.01 — (a) Tawhid (oneness of God) (b) Risalah (prophets) (c) Akhirah (life after death) (d) Malaʾikah (angels) (e) Qadar (predestination) (f) Kutu · Religious Studies10 written
  28. 790490.1.16.01 — (a) Shahadah (declaration of faith) (b) Salah (prayer five times a day) (c) Sawm (fasting during the month of Ramadan) (d) Zakah (obligatory · Religious Studies20 written
  29. 800490.1.16.02 — I2.4 Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). · Religious Studies10 written
  30. 810490.1.16.03 — (a) The early life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and his trustworthy character (b) His first revelation in the cave of Hiraʾ and the significan · Religious Studies6 written
  31. 840490.1.17.01 — (a) Similarities and differences between Hajj and ʿUmrah. · Religious Studies7 written
  32. 900490.1.17.07 — I4.2 The observance of the fast of Ramadan. · Religious Studies11 written
  33. 990490.1.17.16 — (a) The nikah (marriage), aqd nikah (marriage contract), mahr (dowry) and walimah (wedding feast) (b) The role of the witnesses and the mean · Religious Studies6 written
  34. 1000490.1.17.17 — I5.3 Funeral rites: the key features and importance of funeral rites in Islam. · Religious Studies11 written
  35. 1020490.1.17.19 — I5.4 Muslim beliefs about family life in different Muslim communities. · Religious Studies7 written
  36. 1060490.1.17.23 — I6 Religion and social action I6.1 The ummah. · Religious Studies7 written
  37. 1080490.1.17.25 — I6.2 Shariʿah (‘straight path’) as a code of behaviour and ethics for Muslims; as a legal system. · Religious Studies9 written
  38. 1100490.1.17.27 — I6.3 Islam as a religion that shows concern for others in the home and the community. · Religious Studies6 written
  39. 1200490.1.19.04 — (a) Aron ha-kodesh (Holy Ark) (b) Sefer Torah (Torah scrolls) (c) Bimah (raised reading desk) (d) Ner tamid (eternal light) (e) Ten Commandm · Religious Studies10 written
  40. 1210490.1.19.05 — J1.3 Artefacts used in worship in different Jewish communities; the use, meaning and importance of these artefacts. · Religious Studies7 written
  41. 1220490.1.19.06 — (a) Copies of the Sefer Torah (b) Shabbat candles (c) Challah (plaited bread) (d) Kiddush cup (e) Mikvah (f) Mezuzah, with reference to the · Religious Studies6 written
  42. 1240490.1.19.08 — (a) Tallit (prayer shawl), with six hundred and thirteen tzitzit (tassels) (b) Tefillin (phylacteries) (c) Kippah/yarmulke (skull cap) (d) V · Religious Studies11 written
  43. 1270490.1.19.11 — J1.6 Celebration of Shabbat (the Sabbath) in the synagogue and the home; the meaning and importance of Shabbat celebrations. · Religious Studies7 written
  44. 1310490.1.19.15 — J2 Beliefs and scriptures J2.1 Jewish beliefs about G-d’s nature. · Religious Studies20 written
  45. 1320490.1.19.16 — (a) G-d is one (b) G-d is merciful and just (c) G-d is the creator and sustainer of all things (d) G-d has no body (e) G-d is omnipotent (al · Religious Studies5 written
  46. 1330490.1.19.17 — J2.2 G-d’s establishment of covenants (agreements) with G-d’s people. · Religious Studies9 written
  47. 1350490.1.19.19 — J2.3 Jewish beliefs about the Torah; different ways in which Jews understand and interpret the Torah. · Religious Studies13 written
  48. 1390490.1.19.23 — J3.2 Places of pilgrimage for Jews: the historic sites of Jerusalem. · Religious Studies6 written
  49. 1400490.1.19.24 — (a) The Western Wall • Its historical significance as the last remaining fragment of the Temple • The importance for some Jews of visiting t · Religious Studies5 written
  50. 1440490.1.19.28 — J4 Festivals and fasts. · Religious Studies9 written
  51. 145J4.1 Rosh Hashanah (‘Head of’/New Year) · Religious Studies10 written
  52. 147J4.3 Pesach (Passover) · Religious Studies10 written
  53. 1570490.1.23.10 — J5.4 Funeral rites: the key features and importance of funeral rites in Judaism. · Religious Studies8 written
  54. 1600490.1.23.13 — (a) The source of the kashrut laws in the Torah (b) The application of kashrut laws to food; rules for a Jewish kitchen, separation of meat · Religious Studies5 written
  55. 1620490.1.23.15 — (a) Religious teaching on the roles and responsibilities of men and women (b) Religious teaching on nurture of the young and care of the eld · Religious Studies6 written
  56. 1650490.1.23.18 — J6 Religion and social action J6.1 Judaism as a religion that shows concern for others. · Religious Studies14 written
  57. 1660490.1.23.19 — Teachings about love, compassion and concern for others: (a) following the teaching of the Torah on kindness to others (b) tzedakah (righteo · Religious Studies8 written
  58. 1700490.1.23.23 — J6.3 Jewish organisations that relieve poverty. · Religious Studies5 written

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