0490.1.19.15 — J2 Beliefs and scriptures J2.1 Jewish beliefs about G-d’s nature.: past paper questions
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- 0490/23 · October/November 2025 · Q9a(i)[2]
State two things that Jews believe about G-d’s creation of the world.
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2024 · Q6b[7]
Explain why the unity of God is important in Judaism. [7]
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2024 · Q6a(i)[3]
Give three instructions given to Jews in the Shema (statement of faith).
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2023 · Q5b[4]
Briefly describe the instructions given to Jews in the Shema (statement of faith).
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2023 · Q5c[6]
‘Only rabbis need to study the Talmud (commentary).’ 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 → - 0490/12 · October/November 2022 · Q1(b)(i)[4]
The role of the minister during Bible services.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2022 · Q6a(i)[3]
Name three books which are included in the Ketuvim (Writings).
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2022 · Q6a(ii)[4]
Briefly describe the contents of the Ketuvim (Writings).
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2022 · Q6b[7]
Explain the significance of the Ketuvim (Writings) for Jews today.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2022 · Q6c[6]
‘All important Jewish writings are found in the Torah.’ 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 · Q7a[7]
Describe two of the sections of the Tenakh.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2021 · Q7b[7]
Explain why obeying the mitzvot is central to Jewish life.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2021 · Q7c[6]
‘Judaism is more than just a set of laws that have to be obeyed.’ 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 → - 0490/11 · October/November 2019 · Q5a(i)[3]
Name three of the books in the Torah.
See it on the paper → - 0490/11 · October/November 2019 · Q5a(ii)[4]
Briefly describe what is written in two of the books in the Torah.
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2019 · Q5a(i)[3]
State three of the main Jewish beliefs about God.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2019 · Q5a(i)[3]
Name three of the books in the Torah.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2019 · Q5a(ii)[4]
Briefly describe what is written in two of the books in the Torah.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2019 · Q5b[7]
Explain why the Torah is important to Jews.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2019 · Q5c[6]
‘No part of the Tenakh is more important than any other part.’ 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 proved a challenging question for most candidates attempting it. Almost all responses confused the menorah with the ner tamid, going into some depth about the eternal light of God and associated symbolism. Some wrote more generic answers about the use of candles in worship. Only a very few responses included specific material about the menorah itself.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0490/12 Q5(b) (Cambridge)
Most candidates were able to give views on the question, although understanding of what the Talmud actually is was variable, with some conflating it with the Torah. The most common approach was to argue that ordinary Jews might find it interesting to read the Talmud, but that only rabbis absolutely needed to because they need to be able to teach other people.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0490/13 Q5(c) (Cambridge)
Most responses demonstrated knowledge of Holy Communion as the sharing of bread and wine by Christians and of what is represented by these items. The strongest responses linked this to the Last Supper and Christ’s instructions to his disciples, or to the concept of sacrifice and Christian acceptance of it in order to be saved. Both approaches could be used to illustrate why Christians might find H...
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0490/12 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
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