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RELIGION STUDIES P1
NOVEMBER 2018
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Religion Studies Grade 12 P1 NSC November 2018 QP (Eng)
Grade 12 Religion Studies Paper 1 question paper from the NSC November Exam 2018 (English), 10 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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NSC November Exam 2018
Questions in this paper
- Question 1.1The Variety of Religions10 marks
- Question 1.2The Variety of Religions10 marks
- Question 1.3The Variety of Religions6 marks
- Question 1.4The Variety of Religions12 marks
- Question 1.5The Variety of Religions12 marks
- Question 2.1The Variety of Religions34 marks
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- Question 2.2Common Features of Religion4 marks
- Question 2.3Common Features of Religion4 marks
- Question 2.4The Variety of Religions4 marks
- Question 2.5The Variety of Religions4 marks
- Question 3.1Topical Issues in Society6 marks
- Question 3.2Topical Issues in Society6 marks
- Question 3.3Topical Issues in Society8 marks
- Question 3.4Topical Issues in Society10 marks
- Question 3.5Topical Issues in Society20 marks
- Question 4.1Topical Issues in Society8 marks
- Question 4.2Topical Issues in Society8 marks
- Question 4.3Topical Issues in Society10 marks
- Question 4.4Topical Issues in Society8 marks
- Question 4.5Topical Issues in Society32 marks
- Question 5.1The Variety of Religions16 marks
- Question 5.2Examinable Prior Grade Content6 marks
- Question 5.3Common Features of Religion12 marks
- Question 5.4The Variety of Religions4 marks
- Question 5.5The Variety of Religions12 marks
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of SECTION A and SECTION B.
2. SECTION A: COMPULSORY
SECTION B: Answer any TWO questions in this section.
3. Read ALL the questions carefully.
4. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
5. The length of your answers must be in accordance with the marks allocated to
each question.
6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
7. Write neatly and legibly.
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SECTION A (COMPULSORY)
QUESTION 1
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.11 D.
1.1.1 The Tao Te Ching was written by …
A Chuang Tzu.
B Yang.
C Lao Tzu.
D Confucius. (1)
1.1.2 In the African Traditional Religion this person may throw bones in
the performance of certain rituals:
A Induna
B Chief
C Sangoma/Isangoma
D Intlabi (1)
1.1.3 The oldest branch of Buddhism is …
A Theravada Buddhism.
B Zen Buddhism.
C Mahayana Buddhism.
D Tibetan Buddhism. (1)
1.1.4 The great Hindu sage, Krishna Dwipayana, compiled these sacred
books:
A The Kitáb-i-Aqdas and the Mahabharata
B Ecclesiastes and the Apocalypse
C The Pali Canon and the Tripitaka
D The Rig-Veda and the Samaveda (1)
1.1.5 Holding on to traditional, conventional values:
A Conservatism
B Secularism
C Confucianism
D Heresy (1)
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1.1.6 The Tenach in Judaism corresponds with this part of the Christian
Bible:
A The New Testament
B The Pentateuch
C The Acts of the Apostles
D The Old Testament (1)
1.1.7 A spiritual exercise to attain moksha, which includes breath control
and specific body postures:
A Mysticism
B Meditation
C Mantra
D Yoga (1)
1.1.8 Every person in the universe controls his/her own destiny and is
not controlled by any other person or any superior being, like a
god. This is a teaching of …
A the African Traditional Religion.
B Hinduism.
C Buddhism.
D the Bahá'i faith. (1)
1.1.9 A declaration of the Parliament of the World's Religions adopted
in 1993:
A The Charter for Compassion
B Towards a Global Ethic
C Millennium Development Goals
D The Freedom Charter (1)
1.1.10 Two leaders of the Bahá'i faith were …
A Abdu'l-Baha and Bahá'u'lláh.
B Abdu'l-Baha and Abu Bakr.
C Bahá'u'lláh and Hermann Zimmer.
D Bahá'u'lláh and Maimonides. (1)
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1.2 Choose the word in each list below that does NOT match the rest. Write down
the word next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK
and give a reason why it does NOT fit.
EXAMPLE: Banana; Apple; Potato; Grape
ANSWER: 1.2.6 Potato. The others are all fruit.
1.2.1 Roman Catholic; Baptist; Presbyterian; Methodist (2)
1.2.2 Fatwa; Shahada; Ilima; Wudu (2)
1.2.3 Psalms; Myths; Parables; Legends (2)
1.2.4 Copernicus; Darwin; Galileo; Kepler (2)
1.2.5 Imam; Dominee; Rabbi; Martyr (2)
1.3 Choose an item from COLUMN B that matches the description in COLUMN A.
Write only the letter (A–H) next to the question numbers (1.3.1 to 1.3.6) in the
ANSWER BOOK. Do NOT use any letter more than ONCE.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.3.1 On this mountain the Ten A ancestors
Commandments were given to
Moses B Tenzin Gyatso
1.3.2 This form of Christianity has its C Inquisition
origin in Africa
D pluralism
1.3.3 Family members who have died
and joined the spirit world E atheism
1.3.4 The Dalai Lama, leader of Tibetan F Sinai
Buddhism
G African Traditional
1.3.5 The Roman Catholic Church Religion
established this law court in Spain
to guard against heresy in the H African Initiated Churches
15th century
1.3.6 All religions are paths towards the
truth and are equally valid
(6 x 1) (6)
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1.4 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write 'true' or
'false' next to the question numbers (1.4.1 to 1.4.6) in the ANSWER BOOK.
Correct the statement if it is FALSE.
1.4.1 Martin Luther King started the Reformation. (2)
1.4.2 The Archbishop of Canterbury is the hereditary head of the
Anglican Church. (2)
1.4.3 Mixing elements of one religion with elements of another to form a
new religion, is called fundamentalism. (2)
1.4.4 The Bahá'i faith is a clan-based religion. (2)
1.4.5 Conservative Judaism is the oldest subdivision of Judaism. (2)
1.4.6 Compassion is a religious observance intended to remind of
a sacred occasion. (2)
1.5 Complete the following sentences by filling in the missing word. Write only
the word next to the question numbers (1.5.1 to 1.5.6) in the ANSWER
BOOK.
1.5.1 The Crusades of the Middle Ages were religious wars fought
between the Muslims and the … (2)
1.5.2 The followers of Hinduism call their divinity … (2)
1.5.3 In the 4th century, Christianity became the official religion of the
Roman Empire under Emperor … (2)
1.5.4 A statement about how something is observed to be in a religion, is
called a descriptive statement, but a statement about how
something ought to be, is called a … statement. (2)
1.5.5 According to Taoism, the 'ten thousand things' are produced by the
Three and the Three are produced by the Two. The Two are the …
and … (2)
1.5.6 The primary source of the Sharia is the holy scripture called the … (2)
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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SECTION B
Answer any TWO questions in this section.
QUESTION 2
2.1 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
PARLIAMENT OF THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS
The first session Parliament of the World's Religions was held in Chicago in
1893 with the aim of creating a global dialogue of faiths. Since that event,
there have been several further Parliament session.
[Source: Shuters Top Class Religion Studies Grade 12]
2.1.1 What are THREE positive outcomes of the first Parliament of the
World's Religions? (6)
2.1.2 In TWO sentences, explain the phrase 'global dialogue of faiths'. (4)
2.1.3 How is the parliament of a country different from the Parliament of
the World's Religions? (6)
2.1.4 The Parliament of the World's Religions is but one interreligious
organisation. Name ONE other interreligious organisation and
discuss its successes and failures. (12)
2.1.5 The Parliament of the World's Religions was held in Cape Town in
1999. Give THREE reasons why Cape Town was chosen. (6)
2.2 Explain the relationship between religious teaching and religious belief. (4)
2.3 State TWO differences between doctrine and dogma. (4)
2.4 Explain the following in the context of religion:
2.4.1 Uniqueness (2)
2.4.2 Unity (2)
2.5 Give ONE example of the following:
2.5.1 Unity within a religion (2)
2.5.2 Unity between different religions (2)
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QUESTION 3
Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
RELIGION AND MEDIA
In several studies of religious coverage in the media the main conclusions were the
following:
(a) Coverage had increased significantly over the last decade but was very
negative.
(b) Towards orthodox faiths, the tone is mostly hostile, but towards minority
religions, it is favourable.
(c) The people interviewed most often are those who question orthodox religions.
(d) The political elements of religious ideas and institutions receive the most
coverage.
(e) The struggles of women and minorities also receive a lot of attention.
(f) Issues involving sexual morality also receive a lot of attention.
(g) Theological and spiritual questions are rarely presented as newsworthy.
[Adapted from Religion Studies Grade 12, Steyn et al.]
3.1 What do you understand by the word media? Include TWO different kinds of
media in your answer. (6)
3.2 Discuss conclusion (a) in the extract above, and indicate whether it is
beneficial to religion. (6)
3.3 Refer to conclusion (b) in the extract above and answer the following
questions:
3.3.1 Explain, in your own words, what is meant by orthodox faiths and
minority religions in this context. (4)
3.3.2 Suggest TWO reasons why 'the tone is mostly hostile' towards
orthodox faiths, but 'favourable' towards minority religions. (4)
3.4 Refer to conclusion (f) in the extract above. Discuss ONE example of this you
have noticed in the media. (10)
3.5 With regard to religious coverage in the media, explain what is meant by
EACH of the following and give a suitable example in EACH case:
3.5.1 Stereotyping (4)
3.5.2 Bias (4)
3.5.3 Impartiality (4)
3.5.4 Sensationalism (4)
3.5.5 Factual account (4)
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NSC
QUESTION 4
Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
HUMAN RIGHTS
In 1948 the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights was produced and
signed by governments all over the world. In this document human rights are based on
the inherent dignity of human beings.
[Source: Religion Studies Grade 12, Steyn et al.]
4.1 Religious freedom is a human right. Name any TWO other human rights and
discuss the responsibilities associated with EACH of them. (8)
4.2 What does the South African Constitution say about religious freedom? (8)
4.3 How does South Africa demonstrate religious freedom? (10)
4.4 Name ONE country in the world where religious freedom has been violated.
Explain the nature of the violation. (8)
4.5 With reference to ANY of the religions you have studied, state FOUR
teachings that show support for EACH of the following:
4.5.1 Human rights (8)
4.5.2 Religious freedom (8)
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QUESTION 5
5.1 Explain EACH of the following and name ONE religion with which it is
associated:
5.1.1 Monotheism (4)
5.1.2 Sannyasin (4)
5.1.3 Ubuntu (4)
5.1.4 Dharma (4)
5.2 Identify ONE common feature of EACH of the following groups:
5.2.1 Christianity, Islam and Judaism (2)
5.2.2 Hinduism and Buddhism (2)
5.2.3 African Traditional Religion and the African Initiated Churches (2)
5.3 All Muslims share a common set of beliefs (imaan). List SIX of these beliefs. (12)
5.4 Compare the concepts of religion and ideology. (4)
5.5 Choose ONE religion and discuss THREE of its unique features. (12)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 100
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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