The Resurrection and Ascension

One-Mark Questions

Give one reason why the disciples believed Jesus was alive after his resurrection. (GCSE Specimen 2)

Give one Christian belief about Jesus’ Ascension. (GCSE 2019)

Give one Christian belief about the Resurrection of Jesus. (Short Course 2021)

Four-Mark Questions

Explain two ways in which belief in the resurrection of Jesus influences Christians today. (Short Course Specimen 1, GCSE Specimen 1)

Explain two ways in which belief in the Ascension of Jesus influences Christians today. (Short Course 2020)

Explain two ways in which belief in Jesus’ ascension influences Christians today. (GCSE 2024)

Six-Mark Questions

Explain two Christian beliefs about the ascension of Jesus.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer. (Short Course Specimen 2)

Twelve-Mark Questions

‘Christianity would not exist if Jesus had not risen from the dead.’

Evaluate this statement. (Short Course 2018)


'The Resurrection of Jesus is the most important belief in Christianity.'

Evaluate this statement. (GCSE 2024)