0490.1.19.23 — J3.2 Places of pilgrimage for Jews: the historic sites of Jerusalem.: past paper questions
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- 0490/01 · Specimen 2025 · Q8a(ii)[4]
Outline Jewish practices at the Western Wall.
See it on the paper → - 0490/01 · Specimen 2025 · Q8c[8]
Evaluate the significance that the Western Wall might have for Jews today. You must refer to Judaism in your answer. Your response should consider different points of view when you evaluate the question. [Total: 20]
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2025 · Q8a(ii)[4]
Describe one of the sites of significance at Yad Vashem.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2023 · Q9b[7]
Explain why a Jew might wish to visit Jerusalem.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2021 · Q6b[7]
Explain the importance of pilgrim festivals to the Jewish community.
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2019 · Q5c[6]
‘Living in separate communities is the only way Jews can follow God’s laws.’ 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
The majority of responses were restricted to an explanation as to why Jews would want to visit the Western Wall. Weaker responses described this area rather than explaining its historical significance which explains why Jews might visit. Few candidates understood the significance of Jerusalem as a spiritual home for Jews. Reference could be made to the importance of Jerusalem during festival times...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0490/23 Q9(b) (Cambridge)
A significant number of candidates seemed unaware of which festivals constitute the pilgrim festivals. Some candidates used their understanding of the concept of being a pilgrim to attempt an answer while others wrote generally about why festivals are important.
— Examiner report, October/November 2021, 0490/13 Q6(b) (Cambridge)
The question was read in various ways. Better answers considered whether Judaism could be fully lived by withdrawal from the remainder of the world. Many failed to note the significance of ‘only’ in the question, not considering the possibility of other modes of relationship with the wider world.
— Examiner report, October/November 2019, 0490/12 Q5(c) (Cambridge)
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