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    Cambridge International Examinations

    Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

    RELIGIOUS STUDIES 0490/22


    Paper 2 October/November 2014
    1 hour 45 minutes
    No Additional Materials are required.
    * 7 7 1 9 4 5 6 9 4 6 *

    READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

    An answer booklet is provided inside this question paper. You should follow the instructions on the front cover
    of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet.

    Choose two of Sections A, B and C and answer two of the questions in each of your chosen sections.

    The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.

    This document consists of 4 printed pages and 1 Insert.

    DC (SJF) 98834
    © UCLES 2014 [Turn over
    2

    Choose two of Sections A, B and C and answer two of the questions in each of your chosen sections.

    Section A – Christianity

    If you have chosen this section, answer all the parts in two of the questions.

    1 (a) Outline the Christian belief in the Trinity. [7]

    (b) Explain why Christians celebrate the festivals of:

    (i) Advent
    (ii) Ascension. [7]

    (c) ‘Christians should know the gospel stories of the life of 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. [6]

    2 (a) Describe what a Christian family might do on a Sunday to make it a special day. [7]

    (b) Explain why celebrating Sunday is important for Christians. [7]

    (c) ‘Christian attitudes to Sunday are out of date.’


    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]

    3 (a) Outline the role and duties of bishops. [7]

    (b) Explain why Christians need leaders in their religion and in worship. [7]

    (c) ‘Prayer should not be about asking for favours.’


    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]

    © UCLES 2014 0490/22/O/N/14


    3

    Section B – Islam

    If you have chosen this section, answer all the parts in two of the questions.

    4 (a) Describe what happens at Jummah (Friday mid-day prayer) in the mosque. [7]

    (b) Explain the reasons why the mihrab and the qiblah are important to Muslims. [7]

    (c) ‘Prayer with other Muslims is the best kind of prayer.’


    Discuss this statement. Give your own opinion and show that you have thought about other
    points of view. You must refer to Islam in your answer. [6]

    5 (a) How do Muslims celebrate Lailat ul-Qadr (Night of Power)? [7]

    (b) Explain the significance of Madinah for Muslims. [7]

    (c) ‘Historical places are not important in religion.’


    Discuss this statement. Give your own opinion and show that you have thought about other
    points of view. You must refer to Islam in your answer. [6]

    6 (a) Why is the Qur’an a sacred text for Muslims? [7]

    (b) Explain the importance of Shariah for Muslims. [7]

    (c) ‘Islam could not exist without the Qur’an.’


    Discuss this statement. Give your own opinion and show that you have thought about other
    points of view. You must refer to Islam in your answer. [6]

    © UCLES 2014 0490/22/O/N/14 [Turn over


    4

    Section C – Judaism

    If you have chosen this section, answer all the parts in two of the questions.

    7 (a) Describe how one Jewish international organisation works to relieve poverty. [7]

    (b) Explain how Jewish teachings about charitable giving are put into practice in daily life. [7]

    (c) ‘Helping the poor is more important than worship.’


    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. [6]

    8 (a) Describe the celebration of Rosh Hashanah (New Year) in the home and in the synagogue.
    [7]

    (b) Explain the importance, in Judaism, of celebrating festivals in the home. [7]

    (c) ‘A fast is more important than a festival.’


    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. [6]

    9 (a) Describe the food laws which Jews follow. [7]

    (b) Explain how believing in the Covenant affects the life of a Jew. [7]

    (c) ‘Religious laws stop people from thinking for themselves.’


    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. [6]

    Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every
    reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the
    publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity.

    Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local
    Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge.

    © UCLES 2014 0490/22/O/N/14

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