Religion Studies Paper 1 (English)

May-June 2021 — Grade 12 / Matric — Religion Studies

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1.1Various options are provided a s possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A D\ next to the question number (1.1.1 to

1.1.10\the ANSWER BOOK, e.g.

1.1.11D.

1.1.1In African Traditional Religion ubuntu is day used fo r communal worship. B s howing respect and empathy towards fellow human beings

1.1.2In the Christian calendar Pentecost is celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit B a celebration of the birthday of the

1.1.3

1.1.4An approach that does not reject God s e xistence, but simply ignores it: A Heresy B Atheism C Materialism D Non

1.1.5In Hinduism samsara refers to ein carnation deity

1.1.6Tibetan Buddhism believes in pantheon of Buddhas B Bodhisattvas C Dharma protector

1.1.7The passion of Jesus Christ refers to is birth is resurrection

1.1.8The world headquarters of the Baha faith is in A Istanbul, Turkey Haifa, Israel

1.1A person who promotes his/her beliefs to the exclusion of all others, may be referred to as n avatar

1.1.10Which of the following does NOT express a similarity A Pluralism and inclusivism Secularism and humanism

1.2Complete the fo llowing sentences by filling in the missing word (s\ . Write the word (s\ nly next to the question number

2.1to 1.2.5\in the ANSWER BOOK

1.2.1The S angha is the community of monks and nuns found in the branch of Buddhism. (1\

1.2.2In Hind uism the A shramas refer to the four (1\

1.2.3All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights s a uote from the

1.2.4When a dead person is brought bac k to life, it is known as (1\

1.2.5Every action has an effect on the state of the soul and is a chance of gaining moksha . This is the l aw of (1

1.3Choose the word in EACH list below that does NOT match the rest. Write down the word next to the question numbers (1.3.1 to 1.3.5\in the ANSWER BOOK a nd give a reason why it does NOT fit. EXAMPLE: Red;

1.3.1Nazarene Zionist Quaker Ethiopian (2\

1.3.2Monotheism olytheism theism

1.3.3Brahman Bodhis attva Lam Buddha

1.3.4Psalms Myths Parables Legends (2\

1.3.5Hajj Salat Zakat Sudras (2\

1.4Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the item in COLUMN A. Write only the let ter (A \next to the question number (1.

1.4.5Canon Taoist Zikr Orthodox African Initiated Churches

1.5Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write 'tru e' or 'false' next to the question numbers (1.5 to 1.5.5\in the ANSWER BOOK. Correct the statement if it is FALSE.

1.5.1The astronomer Copernicus caused religious uphe aval when he

1.5.2The subdi vision of Smartis m in Hinduism teaches that all paths lead to the source of all being, to the one God. (2\

1.5.3The interpretation of the sacred texts of a relig ion is called pluralism. (2\

1.5.4According to Christianity , the souls of good peopl e rise to their ancestors. (2\

1.5.5The Communist Manifesto was written by Karl Marx and Shankara. (2\

1.6Write TWO facts on EACH of the following, in the context of religion:

1.6.1The Golden Rule (2\

1.6.2ilgrimage (2\

1.6.3Yah weh (2\

1.6.4Ancestor (2\

1.6.5Human Rights (2\ TOTAL SECTION A: 50 Religion Studies/P1 DBE/ 2021 SC/NSC

Q2— Section header —

2.1Explain he meaning of the following terms , in the context of religion

2.1.1Denominatio (2\

2.1Deity (2\

2.1.3Dharma (2\

2.1Eucharist (2\

2.1Dogma (2\

2.1.6Comparab ility (2\

2.2State TWO unique features regarding the belief of the following religions

2.2.1Judaism (4\

2.2.2Christianity (4

2.2.3Islam (4\

2.3Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. UNIQUE MEETS UNIQUE WHEN CHRISTIANITY MEETS HINDUISM Background The modern relationship between Hindus and Christians began when Britain colonised India in the 18

2.3.1Christianity and Hinduism may be united in a belief in the afterlife, but they have their unique beliefs about it. Use this statement to differentiate between the terms unity and unique. (4\

2.3.2Tabulate the differences in belief between Hinduism and Christianity (12

2.3.3Name THREE ways in which Swami Vivekananda promoted interrelig ious relation ships between Hinduism and the W estern world. (6

2.3.4Explain what is meant by religious colonisation (4\ [50] Religion Studies/P1 DBE/50

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3.1The sources below are both about the Uyghur Muslim community in the Xinjiang Province in China. St udy the sources

3.1.1Why is re education in inverted commas in SOURCE

3.1.2Identify ONE example of bias in SOURCE , and expl ain why you regard this as bias. (4\ Religion Studies/P1

3.1.3What does re education mean in SOURCE B?

3.1.4What does inciting mean in SOURCE

3.1What evidence is there that religious freedom is restricted in the Xinjiang Province?

3.1.7Comment on the use of the term terrorists in SOURCE B.

3.1.8What reasons does the CPP give for the existence of the camps? (6\

3.1.9Comment on the accuracy of EACH source. Give reasons to support your answer. (8\

3.2List THREE strategies or tactics the media uses to influence people s opinion

3.3you think that there is fair media coverage of religions in South Africa Give reasons for your answer.

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4.1Answer the following questions.

4.1.1What is meant by religious tolerance (4\

4.1.2Explain the differenc es between how religious tolerance is understood in Western and Eastern societies.

4.2Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. THE SPANISH INQUISITION The Spanish Inquisition was a law court established in Spain in 147 8. It was linked to a branch of the Catholic Church called 'The Holy Office of the

4.2.1Give THREE reasons for the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition. (6\

4.2.2Do you think the converts had freedom of religion? Give reasons for your answer. (6\

4.2.3Like the Spanish Inquisition, there are other cases where human rights abuses were committed in the name of religion. Give TWO examples of this. (4\

4.3How is freedom of religion supported in South Africa? (12\ 4. Give TWO religious teachings that promote EACH of the values given below.

4.4.1Peace (4\

4.4.2Dignity (4\

4.4.3Equality (4\ [50] Religi on Studies/P1 12 DBE/ 2021 SC/NSC50

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5.1iscuss FOUR ways in which inter religious relationships are fostered in South African schools. (8\

5.2Would you say that there are good interreligious relationships in present day South Africa? Give reasons for your opinion. (8\ 5. South Africa is a secular country and yet very religiou s.

5.4.1 Programme for Christian Muslim Relations in Africa (PROCMURA\ (6

5.4.2 Inter aith Act ion for Peace in Africa (IFAPA\ (6

5.4.3 African Council of Religious Leaders Religions for Peace ( ACRL RfP\ (6

5.5Write TH EE principles of the Charter for Compassion. (6\ [50] TOTAL SECTION B: 100 GRAND TOTAL50

Topics Identified

World ReligionsPhilosophy

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 = 200 marks

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Paper information

SubjectReligion Studies

Year2021

SessionMay-June

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages12

Downloads5

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