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0490.1.11.12 — C5.5 Christian beliefs about family life in different Christian communities.: past paper questions

7 real questionsasked in 3 of the last 8 exam series2022–2025usually: Explain, Identify, State, Describe, Discuss

Real questions on 0490.1.11.12 — c5.5 christian beliefs about family life in different christian communities.

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  1. 0490/23 · October/November 2025 · Q2a(i)[2]

    Identify two roles of men in Christian family life.

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  2. 0490/23 · October/November 2025 · Q2b[6]

    Explain the importance of family life in Christianity.

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  3. 0490/23 · October/November 2025 · Q5a(i)[2]

    State two things parents could do to raise their children as Muslims.

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  4. 0490/23 · October/November 2025 · Q5b[6]

    Explain challenges some Muslims might face when trying to maintain traditional family life.

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  5. 0490/22 · October/November 2024 · Q3a[7]

    Describe teachings on the responsibilities of the Christian family.

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  6. 0490/22 · October/November 2024 · Q3c[6]

    ‘Following traditional teachings on family life is too difficult for Christians in today’s world.’ 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.

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  7. 0490/22 · October/November 2022 · Q3b[7]

    Explain why members of a Christian community are often referred to as a ‘family’.

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What examiners said

Responses that scored highly were those that could link Christian beliefs and teachings to the idea that the Christian community should be like a ‘family.’ One such idea is that all Christians share the same beliefs which unite them as one large family. Other ideas surrounded the concept of ‘brotherhood’ within the Christian community. Some referred to nuns and monks. Others suggested that Jesus c...

— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0490/22 Q3(b) (Cambridge)

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