0490.1.2.13 — C2.2 Christian beliefs about Jesus.: past paper questions
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- 0490/13 · October/November 2025 · Q3a(ii)[4]
Outline what Christians believe happened at Jesus’ trials.
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2024 · Q1a(i)[3]
Give three things that happened in the week before the death of Jesus. [3]
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2024 · Q1a(ii)[4]
Briefly describe what is meant by the resurrection. [4]
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2024 · Q1c[6]
‘The life of Jesus is more important than his death.’ 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. [6]
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2023 · Q1a[3]
Give threeChristian beliefs about Jesus’ mother Mary.
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2023 · Q1b[4]
Briefly describe what Christians believe about Jesus of Nazareth.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2023 · Q2a(ii)[4]
Outline the birth story of Jesus.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2023 · Q2b[7]
Explain the importance of the resurrection of Jesus for Christians.
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2022 · Q2(a)(i)[3]
Three events associated with the birth of Jesus.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2021 · Q2a[7]
Give an account of one story from the life of Jesus in which he suffered.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2021 · Q2b[7]
Explain Christian beliefs about God forgiving sins.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2021 · Q2c[6]
‘It is not easy to “be perfect” as Jesus commanded.’ 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 → - 0490/12 · October/November 2020 · Q1aii[4]
what happened to Jesus at one of these places.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2020 · Q1c[6]
‘Only God can forgive sins.’ 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 2020 · Q2a(ii)[4]
Briefly describe Christian beliefs about Jesus’ mother Mary.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2020 · Q2c[6]
‘Christians today should rely only on the Bible for knowledge about Jesus.’ 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. Section B – Islam If you have chosen this section answer all the questions.
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What examiners said
Most responses showed some knowledge about what the Old Testament contains, with references to creation, the Ten Commandments, the deliverance from Egypt, and prophets. Some responses developed this material in relation to theological themes relevant to salvation such as sin and how it is overcome, or the literal examples of God rescuing God’s people from threats. The best responses wrote explicit...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0490/12 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
Most candidates were clearly familiar with the story of Jesus’ birth. The most common issue here was including too much material, beginning with the annunciation and sometimes going as far as the flight of the holy family to Egypt.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0490/13 Q2(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
There were many good responses to this question, including detailed accounts of important ideas such as the defeat of death, the guarantee of eternal life, and Jesus confirming his identity as Son of God. Some responses more descriptive responses gave clear descriptions of the resurrection and the events surrounding it, but were less clear on why any of this matters to Christians.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0490/13 Q2(b) (Cambridge)
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