0490.1.19.05 — J1.3 Artefacts used in worship in different Jewish communities; the use, meaning and importance of these artefacts.: past paper questions
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- 0490/01 · Specimen 2025 · Q9a(ii)[4]
Give two artefacts used during Shabbat and outline how they are used.
See it on the paper → - 0490/01 · Specimen 2025 · Q9b[6]
Explain why some Jews use the mikvah.
See it on the paper → - 0490/01 · Specimen 2025 · Q9c[8]
Evaluate the importance of wearing the tallit for Jews in today’s world. You must refer to Judaism in your answer. Your response should consider different points of view when you evaluate the question. [Total: 20] Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has b...
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2025 · Q7b[6]
Explain how the Ark and the ner tamid being in the synagogue might remind Jews of the Temple.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2024 · Q5a(i)[3]
Give three symbols that might be found in a synagogue.
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Explain how the treatment of the Sefer Torah (Torah scrolls) shows its importance.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2022 · Q5c[6]
‘The Ner Tamid (eternal light) is the most important symbol that can be seen in a synagogue.’ 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.
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What examiners said
This was a well answered question, with most responses identifying another object with symbolic meaning in a synagogue and presenting it as more or less important than the Ner Tamid.
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0490/13 Q5(c) (Cambridge)
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