# Religion Studies Grade 12 P2 NSC Supplementary 2016 QP (Eng)

> Grade 12 Religion Studies Paper 2 question paper from the NSC Supplementary Exam 2016 (English), 4 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.

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- Subject: Religion Studies
- Grade: Grade 12
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2016
- Exam period: NSC Supplementary Exam
- Paper: 2
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 4

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                                   GRAAD 12

                                  NATIONAL
                             SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                   GRADE 12

                              RELIGION STUDIES P2

                            FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016

MARKS: 150

TIME: 2 hours

                       This question paper consists of 4 pages.

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Religion Studies/P2                            2                       DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
                                              NSC

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1.        This question paper consists of FOUR questions.

2.        Answer any THREE questions.

3.        Read ALL the questions carefully.

4.        Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
          question paper.

5.        The length of your answers must be in accordance with the marks allocated to
          each question.

6.        Write neatly and legibly.

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Religion Studies/P2                               3                             DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
                                                 NSC

QUESTION 1

Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.

                           ABORTION AS A SOCIAL PROBLEM

Of the nearly 50 million abortions carried out in the world today, 20 million are unsafe,
illegal and carried out by unqualified persons. Nearly all of these unsafe abortions take
place in developing countries where abortion is restricted by law. Some 70 000 women
die as a result of unsafe abortions each year.

                                                       [World Health Organisation Statistics, 2000]

1.1       Explain the conditions under which the law can allow abortions.                               (10)

1.2       Analyse the negative effects of abortion on a woman who has terminated her
          pregnancy.                                                                                    (10)

1.3       Discuss the teachings of any ONE religion that refer to the issue of abortion.                (16)

1.4       Outline practical steps religious communities can take to address the
          problems around abortion.                                                                     (14)
                                                                                                        [50]

QUESTION 2

2.1       Discuss the central teachings of any ONE religion under the following
          headings:

          2.1.1        The origin and role of evil                                                      (10)

          2.1.2        The nature of the world                                                          (10)

          2.1.3        Life after death                                                                 (10)

2.2       Compare the Big Bang Theory with the teachings of creation of any ONE
          religion.                                                                                     (20)
                                                                                                        [50]

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Religion Studies/P2                          4                          DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016
                                            NSC

QUESTION 3

3.1       All religions display a number of internal differences. Discuss the internal
          differences within any ONE religion under the following headings:

          3.1.1 Governance                                                                   (14)

          3.1.2 Practices                                                                    (16)

3.2       Discuss the origin and development of any ONE religion's primary sources,
          such as their sacred book or books.                                                (20)
                                                                                             [50]

QUESTION 4

4.1       Discuss the differences between divine inspiration and contemporary
          inspiration.                                                                       (10)

4.2       State any FIVE hermeneutical principles that can be used in the interpretation
          of sacred texts.                                                                   (10)

4.3       Do you think secularism is gaining popularity in the world? Give reasons for
          your answer.                                                                       (10)

4.4       Compare the teachings on the origin of man of any ONE religion with the
          theory of evolution.                                                               (20)
                                                                                             [50]

                                                                               TOTAL:        150

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