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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: Eduqas A‑Level Religious Studies questions

Every Eduqas A-Level Religious Studies exam question on 4C Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4(a)

    June 2023 · Component 1C

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    June 2023 Component 1C, question 4(a): Explain the significance of the rituals that take place at Yom Kippur.
  2. Q4(b)

    June 2023 · Component 1C

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    June 2023 Component 1C, question 4(b): ‘Regular acknowledgement of sins and penitence is not an admission of failure in spiritual development.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Judaism.
  3. Q4(a)

    June 2023 · AS Component 1C

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    June 2023 AS Component 1C, question 4(a): Explain the significance of the main rituals associated with Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah.
  4. Q4(b)

    June 2023 · AS Component 1C

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    June 2023 AS Component 1C, question 4(b): ‘Acknowledgement of sins and penitence should happen regularly, not only during Yom Kippur.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Judaism.
  5. Q5(a)

    June 2018 · Component 1C

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    June 2018 Component 1C, question 5(a): Explain how the practices that take place during the festival of Rosh Hashanah reflect Jewish beliefs.
  6. Q4(a)

    June 2017 · AS Component 1C

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    June 2017 AS Component 1C, question 4(a): Explain the significance of Rosh Hashanah within Judaism.
All 6 questions on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, as a list
  1. June 2023, Component 1C, Q4(a) (20 marks): Explain the significance of the rituals that take place at Yom Kippur.
  2. June 2023, Component 1C, Q4(b) (30 marks): ‘Regular acknowledgement of sins and penitence is not an admission of failure in spiritual development.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Judaism.
  3. June 2023, AS Component 1C, Q4(a) (25 marks): Explain the significance of the main rituals associated with Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah.
  4. June 2023, AS Component 1C, Q4(b) (25 marks): ‘Acknowledgement of sins and penitence should happen regularly, not only during Yom Kippur.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Judaism.
  5. June 2018, Component 1C, Q5(a) (20 marks): Explain how the practices that take place during the festival of Rosh Hashanah reflect Jewish beliefs.
  6. June 2017, AS Component 1C, Q4(a) (25 marks): Explain the significance of Rosh Hashanah within Judaism.

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