IGCSE Religious Studies (0490) — real past-paper questions, marked by AI
IGCSE Religious Studies (0490) is examined across two structured components, and the topic tags on this hub run through Christianity, Islam and Judaism in equal measure, so questions test both factual knowledge of teachings and practices and your reasoned response to a stated view. Command words like describe, explain and how far do you agree ask for belief and evidence set out clearly, then weighed.
This hub holds 204 real 0490 questions from 8 papers set in the October–November sessions of 2023 and 2024. Write your structured or extended answer and the AI examiner marks it instantly against the real Cambridge scheme, crediting accurate knowledge of teachings first and then the quality of your reasoned argument — the same two-part judgement a human examiner makes on a longer religious studies answer.
Sweep one religion's topics at a time, or work through a full component. It is free, with no signup or card needed.
Past papers by year
2024
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 12 | October–November 2024 | 6 |
| Paper 13 | October–November 2024 | 6 |
| Paper 22 | October–November 2024 | 9 |
| Paper 23 | October–November 2024 | 9 |
2023
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 12 | October–November 2023 | 6 |
| Paper 13 | October–November 2023 | 6 |
| Paper 22 | October–November 2023 | 9 |
| Paper 23 | October–November 2023 | 9 |
Practise IGCSE Religious Studies by topic
- Christianity (20 questions)
- Judaism (20 questions)
- Islam (20 questions)
Frequently asked questions
Which 0490 papers and years are covered?
The October–November sessions of 2023 and 2024, across both components — 8 papers in total.
How does the AI marking work for religious studies answers?
You write your structured or extended answer and the AI examiner checks it against the official Cambridge mark scheme, rewarding accurate knowledge of teachings and then the strength of your reasoned response.
Which religions are covered in 0490?
The topic tags on this hub cover Christianity, Islam and Judaism, each examined in similar depth across the two components.
Is it really free?
Yes — every question, mark scheme and AI marking run is free, with no signup and no card details.
How should I revise religious studies with past papers?
Work through one religion's teachings at a time using the topic tags, then practise full extended answers so your reasoning reads as clearly as your knowledge.
Are these official Cambridge papers?
The questions are transcribed from real Cambridge papers and marked against the real mark schemes, which remain © Cambridge International. Cambridge Papers is an independent study tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge.