Christianity — IGCSE Religious Studies (0490) questions by topic
Twenty questions on Christianity ask you to describe the term 'myth', give an account of teachings on concern for all human beings, describe personal giving, and outline family responsibilities, worth 20 marks each.
Describe, explain, discuss, identify and outline dominate, and discuss expects a weighed view rather than one-sided assertion. Set against 2023 and 2024 papers, this page's instant marking is useful because examiners repeatedly report confusion between related events, such as the Ascension, Resurrection, Transfiguration and Pentecost, so checking each answer promptly catches that kind of mix-up before it affects several related questions.
What examiners look for
- A recurring criticism is confusing the Ascension, the Resurrection, Transfiguration and the events of Pentecost.
- Examiners note candidates including too much material, sometimes starting from the annunciation and running as far as the flight to Egypt.
- Reports flag repeating a point about Mary as the mother of Jesus as if it were a distinct belief, when this had already been covered.
- Strong answers described Holy Thursday customs with depth or breadth, some referencing denominational differences between Christian traditions.
October–November 2024, Paper 12
Give three things that happened in the week before the death of Jesus.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2024, Paper 13
Briefly describe what is meant by the term 'myth'.
Answer this question and get it marked →Give three forms of private devotion for Christians.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2024, Paper 22
Describe what happens at an infant baptism ceremony.
Answer this question and get it marked →Describe different practices of personal giving in Christianity.
Answer this question and get it marked →Describe teachings on the responsibilities of the Christian family.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2024, Paper 23
Describe what a Christian community might do to help people in need.
Answer this question and get it marked →Give an account of a Christian funeral service.
Answer this question and get it marked →Give an account of Christian teachings about concern for all human beings.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2023, Paper 12
Give three Christian beliefs about Jesus' mother Mary.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2023, Paper 13
Name three types of writings found in the Bible.
Answer this question and get it marked →Name three things Christians believe in, according to the Apostles' Creed.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2023, Paper 22
Describe how Christians might celebrate Christmas in church.
Answer this question and get it marked →What happened at Lourdes which made it a place of Christian pilgrimage?
Answer this question and get it marked →Describe some of the work of Christian missionaries.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2023, Paper 23
Describe Christian customs that take place on Holy (Maundy) Thursday.
Answer this question and get it marked →Give an account of the differences between infant baptism and believers' baptism.
Answer this question and get it marked →Give an account of the changing role of women in Christianity.
Answer this question and get it marked →