# Religion Studies Grade 12 P2 NSC November 2012 QP (Eng)

> Grade 12 Religion Studies Paper 2 question paper from the NSC November Exam 2012 (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: 2012
- Exam period: NSC November Exam
- Paper: 2
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 4

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                                   GRAAD 12

                                  NATIONAL
                             SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                   GRADE 12

                              RELIGION STUDIES P2

                                 NOVEMBER 2012

 MARKS: 150

 TIME: 2 hours

                       This question paper consists of 4 pages.

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Religion Studies/P2                          2                         DBE/November 2012
                                            NSC

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1.        This question paper consists of FOUR questions.

2.        Answer any THREE of the four questions.

3.        Read ALL the questions carefully before selecting THREE questions.

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

5.        Write neatly and legibly.

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Religion Studies/P2                           3                                DBE/November 2012
                                             NSC

 QUESTION 1

 Read the statement below and answer the questions that follow.

 HIV and Aids is one of the major challenges facing South Africa.

 1.1       Explain the impact of HIV and Aids on South African society.                                (10)

 1.2       With reference to the teachings of any TWO religions, discuss the solutions to
           the problem that each offers.                                                               (20)

 1.3       Discuss practical strategies that religious organisations can use to combat
           HIV and Aids.                                                                               (10)

 1.4       Do you think that religious organisations are currently succeeding in the
           struggle against HIV and Aids? Give reasons for your answer.                                (10)
                                                                                                       [50]

 QUESTION 2

 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.

 There was a time when religions used to provide all the answers to the important
 questions about existence. But science has started answering them too.

                                              [Adapted from Religion Studies, Steyn et al. p. 241]

 In the light of the extract above, select ONE religion and compare the following:

 2.1       The religion's teachings about the nature of man and the world, with those of
           Darwin's theory of evolution                                                                (30)

 2.2.      The religion's teachings about divinity and the creation of the universe, with
           the big bang theory                                                                         (20)
                                                                                                       [50]

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Religion Studies/P2                             4                             DBE/November 2012
                                               NSC

QUESTION 3

Read the statement below and answer the questions that follow.

The transformation of our country requires the greatest possible cooperation between
religions and political bodies, critically and wisely serving our people together. Neither
political nor religious objectives can be achieved in isolation.

                                                                        [Nelson Mandela (1997)]

3.1       3.1.1        Compare the interreligious relationships in South Africa during
                       apartheid (up to 1994) with the post-apartheid era (1995 to
                       present).                                                                  (24)

          3.1.2.       Which ONE of the two eras above would you prefer, and why?                 (6)

3.2       Organisations such as the World Conference of Religions for Peace (WCRP)
          aim to create harmony amongst the religions of the world.

          Give a brief account of their history and discuss what work these
          organisations have done outside of the African continent.                               (20)
                                                                                                  [50]

QUESTION 4

4.1       Explain the hermeneutical principles of interpreting the normative sources in           (10)
          any ONE religion.

4.2       Discuss divine inspiration, including its differing roles, in the following:

          4.2.1        ATR (African Traditional Religion)                                         (10)

          4.2.2        Any ONE Middle Eastern religion (Judaism, Christianity, Islam)             (10)

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

          4.3.1       The nature of evil                                                          (10)

          4.3.2       Life after death                                                            (10)
                                                                                                  [50]

                                                                                         TOTAL:   150

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