0490.1.2.05 — C1.3 Artefacts used in worship in different Christian communities; the use, meaning and importance of these features.: past paper questions
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- 0490/12 · October/November 2025 · Q1a(ii)[4]
Outline the use of the chalice and the paten in Christian worship.
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Discuss the significance of having statues in the church for different Christian traditions. You must refer to Christianity in your answer. Your response should consider different points of view when you evaluate the question.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2025 · Q2a(ii)[4]
Outline how a baptistery is used.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2025 · Q2c[8]
Evaluate the importance of using artefacts in worship for different Christian communities. You must refer to Christianity 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 · Q1b[7]
Explain why some Christians might prefer the symbol of the cross to the symbol of the crucifix. [7]
See it on the paper → - 0490/22 · October/November 2020 · Q1a[7]
the Christian artefacts and aids to worship used only at Christmas.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2019 · Q1a(i)[3]
What were the three signs that showed the presence of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost?
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Briefly describe what happened immediately after the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2019 · Q1b[7]
Explain Christian beliefs about the Holy Spirit.
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‘Church leaders no longer pay attention to the Holy Spirit.’ Discuss this statement. Give your own opinion and show that you have thought about other points of view. You must refer to Christianity in your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2019 · Q2a(i)[3]
Name three items used in Christian worship that are related to the death of Jesus.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2019 · Q2a(ii)[4]
Briefly describe the Christian customs carried out on Thursday (Holy Thursday) during Holy Week.
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What examiners said
Most responses identified at least one artefact or aid to worship. Most popular among the answers cited the Christingle and Christmas carols or hymns. Nativity scenes and the advent candle also featured relatively often. Few made reference to Christmas Bells or vestments and altar clothes, all of which are worthy of credit.
— Examiner report, October/November 2020, 0490/22 Q1(a) (Cambridge)
Most candidates gained full marks for succinct accounts, a few confused tongues of fire on the Apostles’ heads with tongues on fire.
— Examiner report, October/November 2019, 0490/13 Q1(a)(i) (Cambridge)
Generally, this was not as well answered. Some candidates failed to understand that speaking in tongues did not mean that the apostles were incomprehensible, but that they could be understood by speakers of all languages present. A few confused Pentecost with Passover.
— Examiner report, October/November 2019, 0490/13 Q1(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
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