J4.3 Pesach (Passover): past paper questions
Real questions on j4.3 pesach (passover)
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- 0490/02 · Specimen 2025 · Q8a(i)[2]
Name two items on the Seder table.
See it on the paper → - 0490/02 · Specimen 2025 · Q8a(ii)[4]
Outline how Pesach may be celebrated.
See it on the paper → - 0490/02 · Specimen 2025 · Q8b[6]
Explain some of the benefits to Jews of observing festivals.
See it on the paper → - 0490/02 · Specimen 2025 · Q8c[8]
Compare the significance of Jewish festivals you have studied. 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 → - 0490/23 · October/November 2023 · Q8a[7]
Describe foods and other items present during the meal at Pesach (Passover) and why they are there.
See it on the paper → - 0490/22 · October/November 2022 · Q7a[7]
Describe how Jews observe Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement).
See it on the paper → - 0490/22 · October/November 2022 · Q7b[7]
Explain why Yom Kippur is such a serious day for Jews.
See it on the paper → - 0490/22 · October/November 2022 · Q7c[6]
‘Observing special days is not as important as living according to Jewish Law every day.’ 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.
See it on the paper → - 0490/22 · October/November 2022 · Q9b[7]
Explain how Jews use food at a Pesach (Passover) meal to represent the escape from Egypt.
See it on the paper → - 0490/22 · October/November 2022 · Q9c[6]
‘Following religious laws does not stop people from making their own decisions.’ 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
There were many excellent responses to this question. The majority of candidates knew in great detail which food items are present during the Pesach meal and why they are there. The less wellknown items were the four cups of wine, the chair of Elijah, the cup of Elijah and the Pesach Haggadah.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0490/23 Q8(a) (Cambridge)
It is inevitable that there will be some reference to Rosh Hashanah in responses. However, the focus should be on the period covered by Yom Kippur. The fundamental parts of the response can cover a variety of aspects. Responses generally knew that the synagogue is a focal point for the observance of Yom Kippur. Most knew about the blowing of the shofar and about the period of fasting. Stronger res...
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0490/22 Q7(a) (Cambridge)
Candidates who knew in Part (a) that Yom Kippur is a solemn celebration were well equipped for this part question. Stronger responses were able to explain what Atonement is. They were then able to connect the idea of fasting with the concept of atoning. They were also aware that the blowing of the shofar can stir up feelings of being alert and being ready to atone. Its seriousness is shown in thes...
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0490/22 Q7(b) (Cambridge)
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