0490.1.19.08 — (a) Tallit (prayer shawl), with six hundred and thirteen tzitzit (tassels) (b) Tefillin (phylacteries) (c) Kippah/yarmulke (skull cap) (d) V: past paper questions
Real questions on 0490.1.19.08 — (a) tallit (prayer shawl), with six hundred and thirteen tzitzit (tassels) (b) tefillin (phylacteries) (c) kippah/yarmulke (skull cap) (d) v
The newest 11 of 11 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 0490/12 · October/November 2025 · Q7a(ii)[4]
Outline the symbolism of the tallit.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2025 · Q8c[8]
Discuss whether ritual dress is a necessary aspect of worship for all Jews. You must refer to Judaism in your answer. Your response should consider different points of view when you evaluate the question.
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2024 · Q5a(ii)[4]
Briefly describe Jewish rules about clothing. [4]
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2024 · Q5b[7]
Explain the significance of ritual dress for Jews today. [7]
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2023 · Q5a[3]
Name three items which Jews might wear as part of worship.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2023 · Q6a(ii)[4]
Briefly describe the ritual dress worn by Jews for public worship.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2022 · Q5a(ii)[4]
Briefly describe the tallit (prayer shawl) and tefillin (phylacteries).
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2021 · Q5a(i)[3]
What is a chazan (cantor) and what does he or she do?
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2021 · Q5c[6]
‘Special buildings are not needed for Jews to pray together.’ 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.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2021 · Q9c[6]
‘Wearing traditional clothing for prayer makes it more special.’ 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.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2020 · Q9a[7]
Describe two ways in which some Jews keep themselves separate from others.
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What examiners said
Most candidates were able to identify several items of Jewish ritual dress with detail about the form of them. Many responses went into far greater detail than was needed to gain the available marks.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0490/13 Q6(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
This question was also well answered, with most candidates able to give clear description of both items.
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0490/13 Q5(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
A noticeable minority of candidates were unaware of the role of chazan. Common but erroneous responses presented them as comparable to a deacon in a Christian church. Those who were familiar with the term found this a straightforward question.
— Examiner report, October/November 2021, 0490/13 Q5(a)(i) (Cambridge)
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