C4.1 Easter and Holy Week: past paper questions
Real questions on c4.1 easter and holy week
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- 0490/02 · Specimen 2025 · Q1a(i)[2]
State two Easter Sunday customs for Christians.
See it on the paper → - 0490/02 · Specimen 2025 · Q1a(ii)[4]
Outline what Christians remember on Maundy/Holy Thursday.
See it on the paper → - 0490/22 · October/November 2025 · Q2c[8]
Evaluate whether Easter celebrations in the modern world still show the true meaning of Easter. 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 → - 0490/22 · October/November 2022 · Q1a[7]
Describe the celebrations in a Christian church on Easter Sunday.
See it on the paper → - 0490/22 · October/November 2022 · Q1b[7]
Explain why Easter is a celebration of thanksgiving for Christians.
See it on the paper → - 0490/22 · October/November 2022 · Q1c[6]
‘It is important to decorate the church at Easter.’ 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 → - 0490/23 · October/November 2022 · Q1a[7]
Describe what happens in churches during Holy Week.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2022 · Q1b[7]
Explain why Christians might think it is important to celebrate festivals with church services.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2022 · Q1c[6]
‘All Christian festivals are of equal importance.’ 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 2021 · Q2a(ii)[4]
Describe how Christians prepare for Easter.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2021 · Q2b[7]
Explain what one major Christian festival teaches about Christian beliefs.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2020 · Q1b[7]
Explain the importance of Good Friday for Christians.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2020 · Q1c[6]
‘Too many Christian festivals are ignored today.’ 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 → - 0490/23 · October/November 2020 · Q3b[7]
Explain why Easter is a time when Christians might choose to go on pilgrimage.
See it on the paper → - 0490/11 · October/November 2019 · Q2b[7]
Explain why Easter is important for Christians.
See it on the paper → - 0490/11 · October/November 2019 · Q2c[6]
‘Easter celebrations are no longer about religion.’ 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 → - 0490/23 · October/November 2019 · Q1c[6]
‘Preparing for Easter is the most important thing a Christian can do.’ 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 → - 0490/23 · October/November 2019 · Q2b[7]
Explain the importance to Christians of two other festivals about the life of Jesus.
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What examiners said
Stronger responses were able to describe a range of celebrations in a Christian church on Easter Sunday. Many were able to suggest celebrations across two denominations whilst others concentrated on one denomination only. Both were equally valid responses. Some responses diverted their focus away from Easter Sunday and gave information on celebrations from other days during the Easter period. Such...
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0490/22 Q1(a) (Cambridge)
Weaker responses were able to explain why celebrations at Easter are important for Christians. However, this was not the particular requirement of the question. It was the ‘thanksgiving’ element that allowed stronger responses to access the higher levels. What Christians are giving thanks for and therefore why Christians give thanks, are the elements that responses needed to focus on. Ideas could...
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0490/22 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
There were some excellent responses to this question. A large number of responses suggested that decorating the church is unimportant. They gave reasons such as decoration adding nothing to worship, suggesting that the motivation behind attending church is what is important. However, others suggested that artefacts and other adornments can help people worship. In addition, some responses said that...
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0490/22 Q1(c) (Cambridge)
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