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RELIGION STUDIES P1
NOVEMBER 2019
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Religion Studies Grade 12 P1 NSC November 2019 Memo (Eng)
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- Question 1.1The Variety of Religions10 marks
- Question 1.2The Variety of Religions8 marks
- Question 1.3The Variety of Religions8 marks
- Question 1.4The Variety of Religions8 marks
- Question 1.5The Variety of Religions6 marks
- Question 1.6The Variety of Religions10 marks
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- Question 2.1Topical Issues in Society30 marks
- Question 2.2Topical Issues in Society4 marks
- Question 2.3Topical Issues in Society16 marks
- Question 3.1Common Features of Religion16 marks
- Question 3.2The Variety of Religions16 marks
- Question 3.3Common Features of Religion8 marks
- Question 3.4The Variety of Religions10 marks
- Question 4.1Topical Issues in Society6 marks
- Question 4.2Common Features of Religion6 marks
- Question 4.3Topical Issues in Society14 marks
- Question 4.4Topical Issues in Society10 marks
- Question 4.5Topical Issues in Society6 marks
- Question 4.6The Variety of Religions8 marks
- Question 5.1Common Features of Religion6 marks
- Question 5.2The Variety of Religions8 marks
- Question 5.3The Variety of Religions12 marks
- Question 5.4The Variety of Religions12 marks
- Question 5.5Common Features of Religion12 marks
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SECTION A (COMPULSORY)
QUESTION 1
NOTE: Credit the candidate if the correct word is provided instead of the letter.
1.1. 1.1.1 B√ (1)
1.1.2 D√ (1)
1.1.3 A√ (1)
1.1.4 A√ (1)
1.1.5 D√ (1)
1.1.6 D√ (1)
1.1.7 A√ (1)
1.1.8 C√ (1)
1.1.9 C√ (1)
1.1.10 D √ (1)
1.2 1.2.1 Murtis. √
The others belong to Islam. √ (2)
1.2.2 Reverend. √
The others belong to African Traditional Religion. √ (2)
1.2.3 King George. √
The others were kings of the Israelites /in Old Testament times/
belong to Biblical scripture. √ (2)
1.2.4 Evolution. √
The others belong to Taoism. /They refer to the two opposing forces
in the universe. √ (2)
NOTE: Credit the candidate if the correct word is provided instead of the letter.
1.3.1 G√ (1)
1.3.2 A√ (1)
1.3.3 D√ (1)
1.3.4 B√ (1)
1.3.5 H√ (1)
1.3.6 E√ (1)
1.3.7 F√ (1)
1.3.8 I√ (1)
1.4 1.4.1 False √
Fundamentalists believe in a literal interpretation of their scriptures.
√ OR
Liberals believe in a metaphorical interpretation of their
scriptures. √ (2)
1.4.2 True √√ (2)
1.4.3 False √
Only the Pali Canon belongs to Buddhism. √ OR
The Kitàb-i-Aqdas is the sacred scripture of the Bahá'i faith. √ (2)
1.4.4 False √
The Sunnis believe this √ OR
The Hadith are a matter of contention between the Sunnis and the
Shi'ites. √ (2)
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1.5 1.5.1 Protestant/ Reformation √ (1)
1.5.2 Dharma √ (1)
1.5.3 Shintoism/Shinto √ (1)
1.5.4 Orthodox Jews √ (1)
1.5.5 Calvary/Golgotha √ (1)
1.5.6 Dogmas √ (1)
1.6 1.6.1 Two different belief systems combined to form a new one. √
It is a tendency to accommodate and adapt, or even mix, the
forms, beliefs and thought patterns of different traditions. √
An example is Sikhism, which combines teachings of Islam and
Hinduism. (2)
1.6.2 It refers to Buddhist scripture. √
It is a collection of the teachings of Buddha. √
The Sutta are gathered in the second part of the Pali Canon. √ (2)
1.6.3 This is a Hindu priest/learned man. √
Pundits preserve the Sanskrit tradition. √
A pundit conducts rituals, and officiates at weddings, and other
religious functions. √ (2)
1.6.4 In African Traditional Religion, a diviner is known as an inyanga/
ngaka/isangoma/n’anga/nanga. √
Being a diviner is a 'calling'. √
He is a mediator between the living and the ancestors. √ (2)
1.6.5 He is the founder of Taoism, a popular religion in China. √
His teachings are recorded in the Tao Te Ching. √
He was born with white hair.
He had spent eight or eighty years in his mother's womb. √ (2)
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited.
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 2.1.1 • The article is about different religions coming together to work
for the common good of the community.
• This is a good example of interreligious co-operation and unity.
• The religions are protesting against ills in society, especially
crime and violence.
• The march will exert pressure on government.
• In this instance, religion is not just preaching, but taking a
stand and getting down to action.
• Religion is using faith, prayer and spiritual ways to fight social
problems: it goes beyond secular thinking.
• Religions are uniting to observe the International Day of Peace
and they are doing it in a peaceful manner.
• Religious communities are encouraged to work together, and
interreligious relationships are strengthened. (6)
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited.
2.1.2 • Silence is effective as an orderly and peaceful way to raise
awareness about peace.
• The silence would be a suitable common action, showing
respect and being inclusive of all the religions.
• Silence encourages introspection and soul searching/
• Silence could be a sign of meditation, dignity or connection to
the Creator.
• Silence is to honour those who have died as a result of the
violence. (6)
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited.
2.1.3 • We know that other religions were included because they are
part of the interreligious organisations, the CTII and Religious
Leaders Forum.
• CTII and Religious Leaders Forum include all the major
religions in South Africa. (4)
2.1.4 • ‘Colourful' could refer to the colourful appearance of the
various religious dress codes, gowns and symbols.
• It symbolises religious tolerance.
• It could also refer to the mix of people/religions from all walks
of life and from all religious and national groups/races.
• Colourful could also convey the uplifting mood or spirit of those
who took part in the march. (4)
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited.
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2.1.5 • People quoted in the article are Berry Behr chairperson of
CTII, Princess Chantal Revell of Katz Korana royal house and
the deputy president of MJC.
• This is a balanced, representative and inclusive report.
• The CTII represents all the major religions.
• Princess Chantal Revell represents the traditional leaders.
• The deputy president of MJC represents both Islam and the
organisers of the march.
• The result of this is that the reader feels positive about religion.
• The reader believes that there was religious harmony at the
event.
• The reader also gets the impression that the march was
inclusive, as it was supported by a number of religions.
• President Cyril Ramposa’s representatives were handed a
memorandum. The reader sees this as government being
pressurised to act against social ills.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. (10)
2.2 • Both stereotyping and bias show a point of view that is not reasoned,
researched and objective.
• Both include a pre-determined opinion.
• They are not based on fact. (4)
2.3. 2.3.1 • Use social media to gain information regarding religion.
• It is very convenient for the publication of religious issues.
• It is an immediate, creative and entertaining way of gaining
religious information.
• It is important to keep updated and current so that one is
aware of religious issues, and able to interact with
understanding.
• It inspires and strengthens one's faith.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. (8)
2.3.2 • Social media creates sensation around religion.
• There is a great deal of fake news about religion.
• There is much heated reaction to events as they unfold, which
influence the unfolding of the story even before the facts are
determined and a reasoned approach can be taken.
• Anonymity emboldens people to act in hurtful, harmful, false
and angry ways on social media.
• Religious people may be misled by negative comments, and
could weaken their faith.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. (8)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 3.1.1 • Difference means two or more religions have features that are
unlike.
EXAMPLE
• The difference between Sunni and Shi'a Muslims began over
the status of various Hadith.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. (4)
3.1.2 • Belief is the positive acceptance in faith of the teaching of a
religion.
EXAMPLE
• Belief in the Trinity is a central belief in Christianity.
• Belief in life after death is common in the Abrahamic religions.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. (4)
3.1.3 • Comparability means that two or more religions are able to be
compared.
• They have similarities and differences.
EXAMPLE
• Christianity and Buddhism are comparable because they have
many similarities and some differences.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. (4)
3.1.4 • It means working towards a common goal.
EXAMPLE
• There is religious unity when various religions work together to
provide humanitarian aid.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. (4)
3.2 3.2.1 • In Taoism the Tao cannot be described, but that does not stop
Taoists from trying.
• The divine is huge and spacious.
• Creation happens in it and pours forth from it. (4)
3.2.2 • When the first generation died, their spirits joined the spirit
world. This was the beginning of the ancestors.
• Ancestors are the messengers of the Creator and supervisors
of the physical world.
• Ancestors play a very important role in ATR, as mediators and
protectors of the clan.
• The ancestors reveal themselves to the living in various ways,
often through dreams and visions.
• The isangoma/diviner has a special calling, to act as mediator
between humans and the ancestors.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. (4)
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3.2.3 • Manifestation of God in three persons (God the Father, the
Son and the Holy Spirit).
• Trinity means three in one or one in three.
• God the Father is the Creator.
• The Son is the Saviour.
• The Holy Spirit is the Counsellor.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited (4)
3.2.4 • Nirvana refers to the highest achievement according to
Theravada Buddhism.
• It is a state of perfect happiness and peace.
• It is release from suffering, the highest goal of Buddhist
practice.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. (4)
3.3 3.3.1 • A religion has teachings in order to pass on knowledge and
understanding to all – both members and non-members.
• When members actively embrace the religion's teaching in faith
and conviction, it becomes their belief.
• Behind every belief there is a teaching, so the two go hand-in-
hand.
• A teaching does not necessarily lead to belief. A belief applies
only to those who actively take the step of acceptance.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. (4)
3.3.2 • Belief, a positive and strongly held conviction, will influence how
one lives and what one does.
• Therefore belief will lead to action or practice.
• Practice is the tangible demonstration of a belief.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. (4)
3.4.1 • Followers of the Bahá'i faith believe that Bahá'u'llah is the most recent of
God's messengers.
• Their most holy book is the Kitàb-i-Aqdas.
• The Bahá'i faith is a religion that has not yet produced any major
subdivisions.
• The Bahá'i faith believes that in time there will be only one religion in the
world, the Bahá'i faith.
• They teach that all religions can be seen as different stages of humanity's
spiritual development as we move towards a one world faith.
• The central teaching of Bahá'u'llah is the unity of human kind.
NOTE: Any TWO relevant answers must be credited. (4)
3.4.2 • Jews entered into a covenant with God.
• They see themselves as the chosen nation because God bestows special
favour on them.
• The Ten Commandments were revealed directly from God to Moses.
• The Jews believe that God will send a Messiah to save His chosen
people.
• Jews were the first religious group to observe the Sabbath.
NOTE: Other relevant responses must be credited. (6)
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QUESTION 4
4.1 4.1.1 • Armed conflict (2)
4.1.2 • The children are exploited for cheap labour or for profit.
• Children become victims of sexual abuse.
• Children are the victims of human trafficking.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. (4)
4.2 4.2.1 • According to the extract, religion 'emphasises the beauty,
sacredness and value of the child'.
• In other words religion teaches that children are special and
sacred. They should be loved, nurtured and protected. (2)
4.2.2 EXAMPLE 1: CHRISTIANITY
• In the Bible Jesus is quoted as saying 'Suffer little children to
come unto me'.
• Children are seen as a gift from God.
• This means that children are to be valued and respected and
not neglected.
EXAMPLE 2: AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION
• Children are gifts from the ancestors and therefore should be
taken good care of.
• It takes a village to bring up a child.
• Your child is my child.
• The whole community must look after the children.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. If more than
one religion is mentioned, only the first religion is credited. (4)
4.3 4.3.1 • 'partnership' (2)
4.3.2 EXAMPLE 1
• Gift of the Givers
• Religion: Islam
EXAMPLE 2
• The Salvation Army
• Religion: Christianity/denomination: Salvation Army
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. (4)
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4.3.3 EXAMPLE 1: GIFT OF THE GIVERS
• Its founder is a medical doctor who seems to have
experienced a special calling to help people in need.
• In a relatively short time this organisation has won the respect
and acclaim of people for the marvellous humanitarian work
that it does.
• It is very well organised and has many volunteers.
• It has helped in crises both locally within South Africa and all
over the world.
• It helps wherever there is a need, whatever the nationality or
religion.
• Much of its work is in the form of aiding victims by providing
essential supplies, such as food, water, shelter and medical
supplies and equipment.
EXAMPLE 2: THE SALVATION ARMY
• The new idea that its founder (William Booth 1865) had, was to
take the church outside the church building to help people who
are in need.
• His emphasis was both evangelism and social good works.
• Thus the Salvation Army is both a denomination of Christianity
and a humanitarian organisation.
• They are constantly collecting resources such as clothes and
food, in addition to funds, for their ongoing support of the
needy.
• The spirit in which they carry out their good works is with
warmth and care. They are against any form of 'cold charity'.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. (8)
4.4 4.4.1 • This agreement on the human rights of the child is supported
by more countries and people of the world than any other
human rights agreement that has ever been drawn up. (2)
4.4.2 SIMILARITIES
• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) holds for
all people, including children.
• The values they embrace overlap – such as, human dignity,
equality, freedom, justice.
• These are values that give dignity to the human being.
DIFFERENCES
• Whilst the UDHR applies to all people, including children, the
UN felt that children were a category that needed special
attention.
• Children need special care and protection because of their
vulnerability.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. (8)
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4.5 • Followers of religion are likely to be moulded by the values and teaching
of their religion to be compassionate and to serve others.
• They are likely to respond positively to wanting to serve the interests of
children, as called for by the Convention.
• They already have the background and formation to encourage the
attitudes and behaviours called for in the Convention.
• Much of the formation and training called for by the Convention is similar
to what religions do in any case.
• Religions would be keen to partner with the UN and others because it
strengthens support for the work on all sides. (6)
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited.
4.6 • The first Parliament of World Religions (PWR), held in Chicago, America,
in 1893, was a sideshow in the World Columbian Exposition, a major
exhibition of worldwide industrial progress.
• There was no plan for it to be an ongoing, regular event.
• The second PWR was held in 1993 when two Hindu monks from the
Vivekananda Vedanta Society of Chicago thought it would be a good idea
to celebrate the centenary of the first PWR.
• At the first PWR the talk by swami Vivekananda had made an impression
because it helped the Western world understand Hinduism better.
• Thus PWR came into existence almost accidentally.
• In contrast the WCRP was a thought-out and planned interreligious body,
an outcome of the PWR.
• Religious leaders who were part of PWR, thought about organising an
interreligious gathering to address world peace.
• This resulted in a summit at Kyoto, Japan, October 1970.
• They decided to form an interreligious body, the World Conference of
Religions for Peace.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. (8)
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QUESTION 5
5.1 5.1.1 • This is a key concept in Taoism.
• All the world's processes are made up of two opposing forces.
• Yin is passive, dark, yielding, female.
• Yang is active, light, forceful, male. (4)
5.1.2 • In life it is best to be flexible and go with the flow of how things
are.
• One should accept one's destiny, even if it is contrary to one's
plans. (2)
5.2 5.2.1 • In all three religions these are devout, holy, spiritual people. (2)
5.2.2 • Bodhisattva in Buddhism: this is someone who has achieved
the compassionate mind of Nirvana, and yet chooses to put
himself at the service of others to help them achieve
enlightenment.
• Sannyasin in Hinduism: this is someone who chooses the
optional stage of the devout person in Hinduism. He withdraws
from society, gives up all possessions and wanders.
• Saint in Christianity: any holy person may be described as a
saint. However, in the Catholic tradition it is usually understood
as someone who has formally been declared a saint, after a
long process of discernment and examination, to be publicly
looked up to as a model of a person close to God. We say the (6)
person has been canonised and is a saint. (6)
5.3 5.3.1 • This belief is found in Christianity.
• Incarnation is the belief that in the person of Jesus, God
became man.
• Jesus, as the second person of the Trinity, the Son of God, is
both divine and human. (6)
5.3.2 • This belief is found in Hinduism and Buddhism.
• Reincarnation is the belief in the ongoing cycle of birth-death-
rebirth.
• Karma determines what happens in the next life, seen as
reward or punishment for the way you live your present life.
• Moksha is the liberation from this cycle, when the soul is
purified and united with God/the Great Soul of the Universe. (6)
5.4 5.4.1 • Similarity: they are both types of stories often used in religion.
• Difference: a myth explains a deep religious truth; a parable
usually contains a moral, giving guidance as to what one
should or should not do. (4)
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5.4.2 • Similarity: they both refer to people who prefer to stick to the
old, strict, 'old fashioned', ways of practising their religion.
• They would be the opposite of progressive or liberal thinkers in
their religion.
• Difference: there is a difference in the degree to which they
favour the old ways.
• A fundamentalist likes to stick to the old, strict ways, with a
literal interpretation of the scriptures.
• The traditionalist also likes to stick to the old, strict ways, but is
not as 'aggressive' as the fundamentalist. (4)
5.4.3 • Similarity: they are both subdivisions of Hinduism.
• Difference: followers of Vaishnavism worship Vishnu as their
supreme deity; followers of Shaivism worship Shiva as their
supreme deity. (4)
5.5 5.5.1 NOTE: If a correct symbol is shown as a drawing, this must be
credited.
EXAMPLE 1: JUDAISM
• The icon/symbol for Judaism is either the menorah or Star of
David.
• The menorah is the seven-branched candlestick used in their
rituals.
• The Star of David has six points.
• David was a great king and shepherd of the Jewish people. (4)
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited.
5.5.2 EXAMPLE 1: JUDAISM
• From ancient times their place of meeting was the synagogue.
• Under their great king Solomon, a temple was built in the
capital city of Jerusalem.
• There was only one temple, the temple of Solomon.
• The temple was destroyed twice, the second time by the
Romans and never rebuilt.
• The Wailing Wall, a sacred place for Jews today, is the
remnant of the temple.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited.
5.5.3 EXAMPLE 1: JUDAISM
• Orthodox Jews who keep the laws and rules of Judaism strictly
are recognisable by the way they dress: the men have long
beards and they wear a tall black hat and long black coat.
• For prayer Jewish men wear a cap called a yarmulke, a prayer
shawl called tallith and a tiny box containing scripture scrolls
tied to their arm and forehead called phylacteries or tefillin.
• Women wear a prayer shawl (tallit) with fringes, while at
prayer.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited.
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5.5.1 NOTE: If a correct symbol is drawn, this must be credited.
EXAMPLE 2: CHRISTIANITY
• The icon/symbol for Christianity is the cross.
• It is a remembrance of Jesus' saving act by dying on the cross.
• Some crosses are shown with the dying figure of Jesus on it.
These are called crucifixes. (4)
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited.
5.5.2 EXAMPLE 2: CHRISTIANITY
• Christians worship in a church.
• The different denominations design their churches differently.
• Other names for Christian places of worship, depending on the
size, purpose and style of architecture are: cathedral, basilica,
chapel and shrine.
• Some denominations prefer a plain hall-like place; others like a
definite architectural style, such as a cathedral; others like
ornate decorations – statues, flowers, stained-glass windows.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. (4)
5.5.3 EXAMPLE 2: CHRISTIANITY
• In several denominations the minister wears some kind of robe
that identifies him/her in that role.
• Examples: the mitre and staff of a bishop, the robes and
vestments of the priests and other ministers.
NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited. (4)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 100
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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