0490.1.19.06 — (a) Copies of the Sefer Torah (b) Shabbat candles (c) Challah (plaited bread) (d) Kiddush cup (e) Mikvah (f) Mezuzah, with reference to the : past paper questions
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- 0490/13 · October/November 2022 · Q5a(i)[3]
How is a mezuzah used?
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why Jews use symbols and artefacts in worship.
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Give three books which are included in the Nevi’im (Prophets).
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Briefly describe what is recorded in the Nevi’im.
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Explain why the Nevi’im are important to Jews.
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‘The Nevi’im are the most important part of the Tenakh.’ 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 candidates demonstrating familiarity with the term ‘mezuzah’ and knowledge of how it is used.
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0490/13 Q5(a)(i) (Cambridge)
Many answers were very generalised, making no reference to any individual artefacts or symbols. Good responses exemplified their points, demonstrating the importance of specific symbols and artefacts. A few confused Judaism with the other religions, referring to crucifixes, qiblas and other inappropriate objects.
— Examiner report, October/November 2020, 0490/12 Q6(b) (Cambridge)
This seemed to be a straightforward question for candidates with plenty of books from which to choose. A few had problems because they were unaware of which books belonged in the Nevi’im.
— Examiner report, October/November 2020, 0490/13 Q5(a)(i) (Cambridge)
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