# Religion Studies Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape Mock 2018 QP (Eng)

> Grade 12 Religion Studies Paper 1 question paper from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2018 (English), 10 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.

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- Subject: Religion Studies
- Grade: Grade 12
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- Year: 2018
- Exam period: Eastern Cape Mock Exam
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- Curriculum: CAPS
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                         NATIONAL
                    SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                          GRADE 12

                    SEPTEMBER 2018

                   RELIGION STUDIES P1

MARKS:   150

TIME:    2 hours

                                   *RLGSE1*

                     This question paper consists of 9 pages.

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 2                                  RELIGION STUDIES P1               (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)

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

  5.    Start EACH question on a NEW page.

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

  7.    Write neatly and legibly.

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 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)                RELIGION STUDIES P1                                        3

  SECTION A (COMPULSORY)

  QUESTION 1

  1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following
      questions. Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A–D) next
      to the question number (1.1.1–1.1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, for
      example 1.1.11 D.

        1.1.1    The Tao may be described as the …

                 A     Earth.
                 B     path of the universe.
                 C     cycle of life.
                 D     Hereafter.                                                        (1)

        1.1.2    The founder of Buddhism was …

                 A     Siddhartha Gautama.
                 B     Bahá’u’lláh.
                 C     Dalai Lama.
                 D     Vajrayana.                                                        (1)

        1.1.3    Which ONE of the following is an explanation of polytheism?

                 A     Doctrine that recognises two independent principles
                 B     The belief that God is everything and everything is God
                 C     The belief in or worship of one God
                 D     Belief in or worship of the existence of many gods                (1)

        1.1.4    Conservative Judaism …

                 A     believes that God gave the Jews the whole Torah.
                 B     accepts that the Torah was written by human beings over a
                       period of time.
                 C     tries to avoid the influence of modern life.
                 D     believes that the Torah was by God through ideas that
                       humans mediated.                                                  (1)

        1.1.5    The Bahá’i faith originated in …

                 A     Iraq.
                 B     Iran.
                 C     China.
                 D     Saudi Arabia.                                                     (1)

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        1.1.6        The Hadith is/are …

                     A    a collection of teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
                     B    compulsory teaching in the Qur’an.
                     C    books of myths.
                     D    records of Islamic history.                                       (1)

        1.1.7        The Pali Canon refers to the sacred literature of …

                     A    Judaism.
                     B    the Bahá’i faith.
                     C    Buddhism.
                     D    Christianity.                                                     (1)

        1.1.8        The dogma in a religious context is …

                     A    a lie or fabrication.
                     B    teaching with absolute authority.
                     C    a sacred text.
                     D    a discussion of spiritual truths through a story.                 (1)

        1.1.9        African religion is defined as (the) …

                     A    Shoghi Effendi.
                     B    indigenous.
                     C    Theravada.
                     D    Mahabharata.                                                      (1)

        1.1.10       ONE of the major sacraments of the Catholic faith is the …

                     A    Eucharist.
                     B    Judaism.
                     C    Bodhisattva.
                     D    Bahá’u’lláh                                                       (1)

  1.2 Answer the following questions.

        1.2.1        Give ONE term that describes the religions that believe in one
                     God.                                                                   (2)

        1.2.2        Explain the term syncretism.                                           (2)

        1.2.3        State the differences between karma and nirvana.                       (2)

        1.2.4        According to Taoism, everything in creation consists of two
                     forces called … and …                                                  (2)

        1.2.5        The political authority of the Roman Catholic Church is in …           (2)

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 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)                  RELIGION STUDIES P1                                         5

  1.3 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose
      the answer and write ‘true’ or ‘false’ next to the question number
      (1.3.1–1.3.5) in the ANSWER BOOK. Give a reason if the answer is
      FALSE.

        1.3.1        The Supreme Being in African Traditional Religion is called Hajj.      (2)

        1.3.2        Ancestors are venerated in Taoism.                                     (2)

        1.3.3        The ideal in Theravada Buddhism is for the individual to live a life
                     of meditation in order to become reincarnated.                         (2)

        1.3.4        Buddhism has no concept of a Supreme Being.                            (2)

        1.3.5        ‘Paternal’ means being related on the mother’s side of the
                     family.                                                                (2)

  1.4 Explain EACH of the following concepts in the context of religion:

        1.4.1    Similarity                                                                 (2)

        1.4.2    Ecumenism                                                                  (2)

        1.4.3    Unity                                                                      (2)

        1.4.4    Comparability                                                              (2)

        1.4.5    Halaal                                                                     (2)

  1.5 Choose the word that does NOT fit in each of the groups of words below.
      Write only the answer next to the question number (1.5.1–1.5.5) in the
      ANSWER BOOK.

        1.5.1    Moses, Abraham, Jesus, David                                               (2)

        1.5.2    Brahma, Vishnu, Bahá’u’lláh, Shiva                                         (2)

        1.5.3    Taoism, capitalism, atheism, Marxism                                       (2)

        1.5.4    Isangoma, Inyanga, Moses, clay port                                        (2)

        1.5.5    Jehovah, Allah, Jesus, Induna                                              (2)

                                                                  TOTAL SECTION A:           50

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  SECTION B

  Answer any TWO of the four questions in this section.

  QUESTION 2

  2.1    In the context of religion, explain EACH of the following concepts:

         2.1.1       Myths                                                                     (4)

         2.1.2       Belief                                                                    (4)

         2.1.3       Dogma                                                                     (4)

         2.1.4       Uniqueness                                                                (4)

         2.1.5       Doctrine                                                                  (4)

  2.2    Discuss the purpose of the following religions under the nature of divinity:

         2.2.1       Christianity                                                            (10)

         2.2.2       African philosophy is central in African Traditional Religion.
                     Elaborate on this statement.                                            (10)

  2.3    Describe FIVE common beliefs that are shared by the Abrahamic
         religions.                                                                          (10)
                                                                                             [50]

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 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)              RELIGION STUDIES P1                                              7

  QUESTION 3

  Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.

  All forms of media (electronic and print media, as well as social media such as
  Twitter, YouTube, et cetera) carry information to people about events around the
  world as they happen.

  No matter how hard they try to be objective, they communicate a particular point
  of view when they communicate news.

  In addition, social media, in particular, can easily be used by unscrupulous
  persons to create interreligious conflict.

                               [Adapted from Shuters Top Class Religion Studies Grade 12]

  3.1   Explain ONE example of how the use of social media could lead to
        interreligious conflict.                                                            (12)

  3.2   State FOUR strategies to prevent such abuse of social media.                        (8)

  3.3   Discuss FIVE strategies that the media uses to influence the opinions of
        the public domain.                                                                  (10)

  3.4   Give examples from the media to support your answer in QUESTION 3.3.                (20)
                                                                                            [50]

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  QUESTION 4

  4.1    Compare the view of democratic South Africa on religious freedom with
         the approach followed during the apartheid era.                                      (18)

  4.2    Read the extract below and answer the question that follows.

         Without religion, society would be worse. Through history, religion has
         given us guidance on how to treat one another decently. The problem is
         that people twist the original teachings.

                                    [Source: Shutters Top Class Religion Studies Grade 12]

         State FOUR teachings from any TWO religions that promote human
         rights.                                                                              (12)

  4.3    Explain the term religious freedom.                                                 (10)

  4.4    Explain how religious tolerance can be promoted in any ONE religion.                 (10)
                                                                                              [50]

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 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)                  RELIGION STUDIES P1                                    9

  QUESTION 5

  5.1    Three organisations have been established to try and develop cordial
         relationships between different religions in Africa. Discuss their functions
         in Africa.

         5.1.1       The Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa
                     (PROCMURA)                                                         (10)

         5.1.2       The Interfaith Action for Peace in Africa (IFAPA)                  (10)

         5.1.3       The African Council of Religious Leaders (ACRL)                    (10)

  5.2    Elaborate on the role of interreligious cooperation in the following
         instances:

         5.2.1       HIV and Aids                                                         (4)

         5.2.2       Anti-pornography march                                               (4)

         5.2.3       Lifeline                                                             (4)

         5.2.4       Public holiday celebrations                                          (4)

         5.2.5       Multi-faith services                                                (4)
                                                                                        [50]

                                                                 TOTAL SECTION B:       100
                                                                    GRAND TOTAL:        150

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