Surname Centre Number Candidate Number Other Names 0 GCSE 4448/01 RELIGIOUS STUDIES SPECIFICATION A UNIT 8: Judaism S16-4448-01 A.M. TUESDAY, 28 June 2016 1 hour 45 minutes For s use Question Maximum Mark Mark Awarded 1. 24 SPaG 5 4448 010001 2. 24 3. 24 4. 24 Total 101 INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page. Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. If you run out of space, use the continuation pages at the back of this booklet, and if this is not sufficient, use supplementary sheets. Write your name at the top of each supplementary sheet, indicating clearly the number of the question you are continuing to answer. Put the supplementary sheets inside this booklet. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets at the end of each question or part-question. You are reminded that assessment will take into account the Quality of Written Communication used in your answers that involve extended writing (questions 1(e), 2(e), 3(e) and 4(e)). In addition, your ability to spell, punctuate and use grammar accurately will be assessed in question 1(e). SJJ*(S16-4448-01)
2 Answer all questions. 1. Study the image below and answer the questions which follow. Pesach (a) Describe how Jews observe Pesach. [4]
3 (b) Explain how Reform Jews worship in a synagogue. [4] 4448 010003 (c) Explain why the role of men is important in a Jewish family. [4] Turn over.
(d) It is important to have a day of complete rest. 4 Do you agree or disagree? Give two reasons for your answer. (You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [4]
(e) It is easy to celebrate Jewish festivals in Britain. 5 Do you agree? Give reasons or evidence for your answer, showing that you have considered more than one point of view. (You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [8] Marks for spelling, punctuation and the accurate use of grammar are allocated to this question. [5] 4448 010005 24 Turn over. SPaG 5
6 2. Study the information below and answer the questions which follow. The Magen David (Star of David) is one symbol of Judaism. (a) Describe how symbols are used in Judaism. [4]
7 (b) Explain Jewish beliefs about Judgement. [4] 4448 010007 (c) Explain what Judaism teaches about other religions. [4] Turn over.
(d) The Ten Commandments are difficult for Jews to obey. 8 Do you agree or disagree? Give two reasons for your answer. (You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [4]
(e) Jews should wear special clothes for worship. 9 Do you agree? Give reasons or evidence for your answer, showing that you have considered more than one point of view. (You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [8] 4448 010009 Turn over. 24
10 3. Study the image below and answer the questions which follow. Coming of age ceremony (a) Describe how one Jewish coming of age ceremony is celebrated. [4]
11 (b) Explain why the home is important in Judaism. [4] (c) Explain Jewish teachings about adultery. [4] Turn over.
(d) 12 Jewish children should make their own choice about being part of a religion. Do you agree or disagree? Give two reasons for your answer. (You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [4]
(e) Sex is an important part of marriage. 13 Do you agree? Give reasons or evidence for your answer, showing that you have considered more than one point of view. (You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [8] Turn over. 24
14 4. Study the information below and answer the questions which follow. The Covenant is the relationship between God and the Jews. (a) Describe how Jews obey the Covenant. [4]
15 (b) Explain how God made the Covenant with Abraham. [4] (c) Explain the rituals that take place after a Jew has died. [4] Turn over.
(d) 16 The Beth Din is important in the Jewish community. Do you agree or disagree? Give two reasons for your answer. (You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [4]
17 (e) Only God should take life away. Do you agree? Give reasons or evidence for your answer, showing that you have considered more than one point of view. (You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [8] END OF PAPER 24 Turn over.
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