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0490.1.2.06 — (a) Copies of the Bible (b) Cross and crucifix (cross with image of Jesus on it), their symbolic meaning and uses (c) Paten (plate for Commu: past paper questions

6 real questionsasked in 4 of the last 8 exam series2019–2024usually: Explain, State, Describe, Name

Real questions on 0490.1.2.06 — (a) copies of the bible (b) cross and crucifix (cross with image of jesus on it), their symbolic meaning and uses (c) paten (plate for commu

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  1. 0490/13 · October/November 2024 · Q2b[7]

    Explain why some Christians might find it important to use the Bible during church services.

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  2. 0490/13 · October/November 2022 · Q2a(ii)[4]

    Briefly describe how Mary learned she would be the mother of Jesus.

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  3. 0490/13 · October/November 2021 · Q1a(i)[3]

    What items might believers use to help with their private devotion?

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  4. 0490/11 · 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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  5. 0490/11 · October/November 2019 · Q1a(ii)[4]

    Briefly describe what happened immediately after the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

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  6. 0490/11 · October/November 2019 · Q2a(i)[3]

    Name three items used in Christian worship that are related to the death of Jesus.

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What examiners said

This was another well answered question, with most candidates able to give a good summary of the main points, including the visit by Angel Gabriel, Mary’s virginity and her acceptance of Gods will.

— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0490/13 Q2(a)(ii) (Cambridge)

This question was most simply answered with a list of items, but some candidates chose to give longer, more descriptive answers. Since the number of items was not specified in the question both approaches were creditable and able to gain all available marks, however, the latter approach led to responses which were generally far longer than necessary.

— Examiner report, October/November 2021, 0490/13 Q1(a)(i) (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, 0490/11 Q1(a)(i) (Cambridge)

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