Religion Studies Paper 1 (English)

Feb-March 2015 — Grade 12 / Matric — Religion Studies

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1.1Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A D\ next to the questi on number (1.1.1

1.1.10\ in the ANSWER BOOK.

1.1.1Reconciliation the nse of unity when sacred rituals are performed. the rebirth of the soul or spirit. understanding and forgiveness between people who had a bad relationship. the

1.1.2In religious context, a covenant is ... way of governing and controlling. secret plan to do something harmful. available for humans to use however they want.

1.1.3Conservatism ... when people seek to integrate two or more beliefs into one system. the ability to decide what to do without consideration. conducting life independently of religious insti

1.1.4Which ONE of the following explains the term ideology What religion does in society what its role is in the world is read

1.1.5Which ONE of the Pillars of Islam is oft en only performed once in a person lifetime? Declaration of faith Ritual prayer

1.1.6The goal which all Buddhists strive for is call Nirvana Samsara karma. moksha. (1\

1.1.7This is a form of Christian teaching that focuses on correcting social and political injustice Afric Council of Religious Leaders Liberation theology World Council of Churches

1.1.8Which ONE of the following is the Hindu scholar who leads the worship in the t emple? Monk

1.1.9This religion s understanding of life is based on the idea of the intricate, complex relationships between all living beings Buddhism Islam Judaism African Traditional Religion (1\

1.1.10An adherent believes that only his/her views of divinity are correct Functionalism Humanism Exclusivism Communism (1\

1.2In the context of religion, w rite TWO sentences on each of the following concepts

1.2.1Buddha (2\

1.2.2Baptism (2\

1.2.3Caliph (2\

1.2.4Bar Mi tzvah (2\

1.2.5Reincarnation (2\

1.3Choose the wor d that does NOT fit in each group of words below. Write only the answer next to the question number (1.3.1

1.3.5\ in the ANSWER BOOK Example cremation; ubuntu; ancestors Modimo Answer

1.3.6cremation

1.3.1ardinal; pastor friar (2\

1.3.2Vai shnavism; Smartas; Sufism; Shaktism (2\

1.3.3ncarnate; resurrection evolution salvation (2\

1.3.4Upanishads; Vedas; nach Bhagavad Gita (2\

1.3.5iviners; ancestors Mpumalanga; inyanga (2\

1.4Indicate whether each of the following statements is TRUE of FALSE. Choose the answer and write only 'true' of 'false' next to the question number (1.4.1

1.4.5\ in the ANSWER BOOK. Give a reason if the answer is FALSE.

1.4.1Dharma is the belief that eve ry action has a consequence which is either good or bad. (2\

1.4.2Hinduism does not teach about a god/gods but encourages a way of living to end suffering caused by unfulfilled human desires. (2\

1.4.3African Traditional Religi on is common only in rural areas (2\

1.4.4Taoist believe that in the beginning there was God and nothing. God ma creation out of nothing (2\ .4.5 According to Islam teachings all religions can be seen as different stages of humanity

1.5Choose an item from COLUMN B that matches the description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A G\ next to the question number (1.5.1

1.5\ in the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B

1.5.6Statements or set of religious beliefs Living forever, eternal, everlasting A verse, syllable or phrase believed to be of divine origin used in ritual The act of calming stilling the mind as a spiritual exercise

1.6Expla the difference between the concept teaching and belief (4\ TOTAL SECTION A

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2.1Identify FOUR unique features of any ONE religion (8\

2.2Explain how the religion that you chose in QUEST ION 2.1 create its own identity.

2.3State TWO similarities that are shared by different branches of the religion in QUESTION

2.1(8\

2.4Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow In 1997 the then President of South Afr ica, Nelson Mandela called on religious communities to set aside their differences and come together to work

2.4.1What steps has the South African go vernment taken to ensure inter religious harmony in South Africa (10\

2.4.2Discuss and evaluate the work done by any ONE inter religious organisation in South Africa (10\

2.4.3Do you agree that closer ties among religions are necessary for sec uring a more just and pea ceful world? Give reasons for your answer. (6\

2.4.4What is the main difference between nterdenominational and nterreligious (4\ [50]50

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3.1Read the extract below and answer the questions that foll ow. ISSUES OF FAITH The m odern media carry information to people about events around the world as they happen. People look at this information and form opinions about what

3.1.1Discuss the negative positive impact of the medi a on people religious beliefs. (12

3.1.2Are soap operas on TV such as Generations and Scandal effective way of helping people understand religious issues? Give

3.1.3State FIVE different ways in which religions can respond to negative media coverage of religious issues. (10\

3.2Discuss the practical steps that religions can take to promote or protect human rights and responsibilities (10\

3.3What are the benefits of living in a multifaith society? (10\ [50]50

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4.1Do you think th e above is a religious conflict? Give reasons for your answer. (10\

4.2What role can religious organisations play to prevent such conflicts? (12

4.3onflict between Muslims and Christians is more common in Africa than on other continents. Give TEN possible reasons for this.

4.4All religions advocate peace rather than war. However, war is permissible under certain conditions. State and briefly elaborate TWO conditions under which a religious war be seen as just

Topics Identified

World ReligionsPhilosophy

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 = 150 marks

Paper information

SubjectReligion Studies

Year2015

SessionFeb-March

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages9

Downloads4

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