Organisation : Limpopo Department Of Education
Exam : National Senior Certificate Grade 12 Exam
Document Type : Sample Question Paper
Category or Subject : Religion Studies
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Instructions And Information :
1.This question paper consists of SECTION A and SECTION B.
Section A: Compulsory
Section B: Answer Any Two Questions From This Section.
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2. Read ALL the questions carefully.
3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
4. Write neatly and legibly.
Section A : (Compulsory)
Question 1 :
1.1 Choose a word in each list of words below that does NOT fit. Write only the word next to the question number (1.1.1–1.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1.1 Agnosticism; naturalism; hermeneutics; humanism (2)
1.1.2 Brahma; Modimo; Allah; Apocrypha (2)
1.1.3 Shruti; Theravada; Upanishads; Smriti (2)
1.1.4 Talmud; Baha’i, Islam; Buddhism (2)
1.2 Write TWO facts about each of the following concepts in the context of religion:
1.2.1 Golden rule (4)
1.2.2 Divinity (4)
1.2.3 Mishnah (4)
1.2.4 Comparability (4)
1.2.5 Uniqueness (4)
1.3 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write only ‘true’ or ‘false’ next to the question number (1.3.1–1.3.3) in the ANSWER BOOK. Give a reason for each answer.
1.3.1 The Eucharist is a ritual that is held in memory of the ancestors. (4)
1.3.2 The interpretation of normative sources only occurs in the Abrahamic religions. (4)
1.3.3 The philosophy of Karl Marx contains some religious beliefs that form part of the Orthodox branch of Christianity. (4)
Section B :
Answer any TWO of the four questions in this section.
Question 2 :
2.1 Write TWO facts about each of the following concepts as they apply to the study of religions:
2.1.1 Moksha (4)
2.1.2 Canon (4)
2.1.3 Myth (4)
2.1.4 Parable (4)
2.1.5 Identity (4)
2.2 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
2.2.1 Briefly describe FIVE unique features of African Traditional Religion. (10)
2.2.2 List FOUR internal differences within African Traditional Religion. (8)
2.3 Discuss the unique features of the Baha’i religion. (12)
Question 3 :
Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
3.1 Do you agree with this extract? Give FIVE reasons for your answer. (10)
3.2 The following are five of the characteristics of secular humanism. Explain how each one reinforces humankind’s confidence in its own powers.
3.2.1 Separation of church and state (4)
3.2.2 Religious scepticism (4)
3.2.3 Ethics based on critical intelligence (4)
3.2.4 Free inquiry (4)
3.2.5 Science and technology (4)
3.3 Give FIVE reasons why South Africa is described as a secular state. (Think about what you know about our Constitution and Bill of Rights.) (10)
3.4 List THREE characteristics of a religious dogma and give TWO examples from any religion. (10)