IGCSE Religious Studies 0490 · Religious Studies · 132

0490.1.19.16 — (a) G-d is one (b) G-d is merciful and just (c) G-d is the creator and sustainer of all things (d) G-d has no body (e) G-d is omnipotent (al: past paper questions

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0490/01 · Specimen 2025 · Q7a(ii)[4]
Outline what is meant by the term ‘the chosen people’.
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0490/12 · October/November 2025 · Q9a(ii)[4]
State four Jewish beliefs about the nature of G-d.
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0490/13 · October/November 2025 · Q9a(i)[2]
State what is meant by the terms ‘omnipotent’ and ‘omnipresent’.
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0490/12 · October/November 2024 · Q6c[6]
‘The exact terms of the Covenant do not matter for Jews in the modern world.’ 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. [6]
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0490/12 · October/November 2019 · Q5a(ii)[4]
Give four ways in which Jews observe the Covenant in their lives.
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What examiners said

There were many good answers, with some tying practices to individual covenants. Circumcision, kosher food and worship were popular choices. A few candidates also discussed charity.
— Examiner report, October/November 2019, 0490/12 Q5(a)(ii) (Cambridge)

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132 0490.1.19.16 — (a) G-d is one (b) G-d is merciful and just (c) G-d is the creator and sustainer of all things (d) G-d has no body (e) G-d is omnipotent (al

(a) G-d is one (b) G-d is merciful and just (c) G-d is the creator and sustainer of all things (d) G-d has no body (e) G-d is omnipotent (all powerful), omniscient (all knowing) and omnipresent (everywhere) (f) Different Jewish views on the importance of these beliefs (g) The impact of these beliefs on the daily life of Jews.

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