Religion Studies Paper 2 (English)

November 2020 — Grade 12 / Matric — Religion Studies

Past Paper 2020 Grade 12 English

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1.1Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. TEENAGE PREGNANCY Despite on going awareness and deterrent attempts by governments and non governmental organisations, teen pregnancy is s till a major concern

1.1.1Briefly explain why teenage pregnancy is a major concern in soc iety (10\

1.1.2With reference to any ONE religion you have studied, discuss THREE of its teachings that address the issue of teenage pregnancy. (12\

1.2Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. All religion ha ve some beliefs that are non negotiable, that all its followers share. However, within religions

1.2.1Govern ance (16

1.2.2Practices (12\ [50] Religion Studies/P DBE/November 2020 NSC Copy50

2.1In the context of any ONE religion, answer the following questions.

2.1.1Wha t is the place and responsibility of humanity in the world? (12\

2.1.2How can humanity overcome evil? (14\

2.2Name and explain any THREE hermeneutical principles. (12\

2.3Name any ONE religion and discuss the historical development of its sacred book (s\ (12\ [50]50

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3.2Critically evaluate the impact o f secular ism on the religious community (12\

3.3Briefly explain the Big Bang t heory. (10\

3.4With reference to any ONE Abrahamic religion compare its teachings regarding the reation of

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4.1Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. History is full of religious conflicts and even w ars. Not all religious conflicts are, of course, wars. Sometimes the conflict is only verbal and does not

4.1.1Name ONE c ountry in Africa where religion is possibly part of the conflict (2\

4.1.2Briefly explain the historical development of the conflict in the country you named in QUEST ION

4.1(10

4.1.3Dis cuss the role played by TWO religious organisations in resolving this conflict (10

4.2Discuss FOUR possible reasons why South Africa has no armed religious conflict. (16

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 = 200 marks

Paper information

SubjectReligion Studies

Year2020

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages5

Downloads9

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago6y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayThursday

Exam periodNovember 2020

Days since exam2,179

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