The nature and importance of the Shema and the Amidah (the standing prayer): Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions
Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on The nature and importance of the Shema and the Amidah (the standing prayer), 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 9 questions on The nature and importance of the Shema and the Amidah (the standing prayer), as a list
June 2025, Spec B Paper 1F, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three reasons why the Amidah might be said.
June 2025, Spec B Paper 2F, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why the Amidah is an important prayer for Jews. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2024, Spec B Paper 2F, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two ways the Shema is used by Jews. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2023, Spec A Paper 2F, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why the Shema is important for Jews. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2022, Spec B Paper 1F, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why the Amidah is important.
June 2022, Spec B Paper 3F, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three occasions when the Shema might be said.
November 2021, Spec A Paper 2F, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways the importance of the Shema is shown for Jews.
June 2018, Spec B Paper 2F, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three beliefs about the Shema.
June 2018, Spec B Paper 3F, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two ways the Shema is shown to be important. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
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