GRAAD 12 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12

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1 GR 12 NTIONL SENIOR ERTIFITE GRE 12 RELIGION STUIES P1 FERURY/MRH 2016 MRKS: 150 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 9 pages.

2 Religion Studies/P1 2 E/Feb. Mar NS INSTRUTIONS N INFORMTION This question paper consists of SETION and SETION. SETION : OMPULSORY SETION : nswer any TWO questions in this section. Read LL the questions carefully. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. Write neatly and legibly.

3 Religion Studies/P1 3 E/Feb. Mar NS SETION (OMPULSORY) QUESTION Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. hoose the answer and write only the letter ( ) next to the question number ( ) in the NSWER OOK, for example The Middle Eastern family of religions consists of... uddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. Taoism, onfucianism, Shintoism and the aha'i faith. Judaism, hristianity, Islam and the aha'i faith. San Religion, Yoruba, amazulu and ka Which ONE of the following is an explanation of polytheism? doctrine that recognises two independent principles The belief that God is everything and everything is God elief in or worship of more than one god elief in the existence of gods or a god Martin Luther was a German priest whose teachings helped to inspire the formation of the... Roman atholic hurch. Protestant Reformist hurch. Eastern Orthodox hurch. frican Independent hurch tonement is... to confess an rectify crimes committed. a teaching with absolute authority. compulsory teachings in the Qur'an. a discussion of spiritual truths by means of a story () Shaman is... the highest caste in traditional Hinduism. someone who acts as a medium between the visible and the spiritual world. a ruler, such as a king or queen. the title of Roman emperors.

4 Religion Studies/P1 4 E/Feb. Mar NS onservative Judaism... believes that God gave the Jews the whole Torah. accepts that the Torah was written by human beings over time. tries to avoid the influence of modern life. believes that the Torah was given by God through ideas that humans mediated Which ONE of the following is NOT true concerning the aha'i faith? The oneness of God The oneness of humankind Rebirth into a better life The unity of all religions Which ONE of the following is the Taoist view of humanity in the world? The world has been put at the disposal of humanity. Humans are not special or in charge of the world. We should take care not to destroy the world as it is now. People have free will and are constantly caught between doing good and doing evil The Pali anon refers to the sacred literature of... Judaism. the aha'i faith. uddhism. the Latter-day Saints The primary source of the Shariah is the... Talmud. Samhita. Qur'an. minds and actions of people. (10 x 1) (10) 1.2 nswer the following questions State TWO differences between karma and Nirvana. (2 x 2) (4) Give ONE term that describes the religions that believe in one God. (1) Explain the term syncretism and give ONE example. (2 x 1) (2) State TWO unique features of Zen uddhism. (2 x 1) (2) What is the hagavad Gita? (1)

5 Religion Studies/P1 5 E/Feb. Mar NS 1.3 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FLSE. hoose the answer and write 'true' or 'false' next to the question number ( ) in the NSWER OOK. Give a reason if the answer is FLSE 'Paternal' means being related on the mother's side of the family New Testament is a verse, syllable or phrase believed to be of divine origin and that is used in rituals or meditation in different religions The epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata are the most popular texts in the religious literature of Hinduism The ideal in Theravada uddhism is for the individual to live a life of meditation in order to become reincarnated onvictions refer to the beliefs that provide a central frame of reference for a religion. (5 x 2) (10) 1.4 omplete the following sentences by filling in the missing word. Write only the word next to the question number ( ) in the NSWER OOK is a clan or family member who has died and is believed to now be a family protector The political authority of the Roman atholic hurch is in The differences between the two main groups within Islam are mainly based on disagreements about is the oldest Eastern religion that does not have a founder and has no unifying belief in teaching ccording to Taoists, everything in creation consists of two forces, called... and... (5 x 1) (5)

6 Religion Studies/P1 6 E/Feb. Mar NS 1.5 hoose a description from OLUMN that matches the term in OLUMN. Write only the letter ( G) next to the question number ( ) in the NSWER OOK OLUMN ncestors Venerate Fundamentalism Pluralism OLUMN strict adherence to conservative and traditional religious beliefs people who lived in earlier times the doctrine that one ultimate principle or being exists ommunion regarded with and considered worthy of deep respect E all religions are paths towards the truth and they are all equally true F describes beliefs that are against orthodox religious teaching and belief G a feeling of being connected to the divine (5 x 1) (5) 1.6 hoose the word in each list below that does NOT fit. Write the word and a reason next to the question number ( ) in the NSWER OOK atholicism; Eastern Orthodox; Judaism; Protestantism uddhism; Hinduism; onfucianism; Taoism; the aha'i faith Saivism; Shaktism; Sufism; Vaishnavism; Smartas Nevi'im; Ketuvim; Kitab-i-qdas; Talmud; Torah Tripitaka; ible; Qur'an; Mitzvot; Vedas (5 x 2) (10) TOTL SETION : 50

7 Religion Studies/P1 7 E/Feb. Mar NS SETION nswer any TWO of the three questions in this section. QUESTION Explain the following concepts with reference to religion: Myths (4) eliefs (4) ogma (4) ncestors (4) Reincarnation (4) 2.2 Read the extract below and answer the question that follows. Unity is an interesting concept when applied to religion. Many religions are not totally uniform or united. For example, there are often calls for hristians to unite for some social cause, or for there to be greater Islamic unity in, for example, Iraq. In addition, many religions believe that a sense of unity with the Supreme eing is an important part of their religious experience. [dapted from Shuters Top lass Religion Studies Grade 12] Select ONE religion and state any FIVE teachings of the religion that promote unity. (10) 2.3 Islam, Judaism and hristianity are often referred to as brahamic faiths. They are grouped together because they have various unique features in common. State FIVE features that are unique to the brahamic faiths. (10) 2.4 State FIVE teachings in any ONE of the religions that you have studied, that promote religious freedom. (10) [50]

8 Religion Studies/P1 8 E/Feb. Mar NS QUESTION 3 Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow. FILM N PULITION OR (FP) WNTS LIP REMOVE FROM YOUTUE The controversial pastor who offers his congregants petrol to drink is in trouble with the authorities. The FP wants Pretoria-based Lesego aniel Mosue, of Rabboni Ministries, to remove a video of congregants guzzling petrol from YouTube. The video depicts congregants sipping petrol and saying that it tastes like pineapple juice. The FP said the video has to be taken off the Internet as it is unclassified and contains harmful acts that can be imitated. 'It is not suitable for children under the age of 13.' [dapted from The Sowetan, 6 October 2014] 3.1 Why do you think Rabboni Ministries uploaded the video on YouTube? (6) 3.2 o you agree that the video should be removed from YouTube? Give reasons for your answer. (6) 3.3 Explain how fairness can be maintained in media coverage of religion. (12) 3.4 Name FIVE factors that could influence media reports on religious issues. (10) 3.5 riefly explain the term freedom of religion. (6) 3.6 Explain how religious tolerance can be promoted in any ONE religion. (10) [50]

9 Religion Studies/P1 9 E/Feb. Mar NS QUESTION 4 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. onflict is a reality of life. Religion has sometimes been a part of the problem, but the true intention of religion has always been to prevent conflict. Over time, religions have developed many mechanisms to contribute to peace and prevent conflict. [dapted from Religion Studies Grade 12] 4.1 iscuss the teachings of any religion/religions that you have studied that promotes peace. (16) 4.2 religious war may be justified under certain conditions. iscuss THREE such conditions. (12) 4.3 Identify ONE area of conflict where religion is possibly part of the problem and answer the following questions: Name the area of conflict (2) Name the parties involved in the conflict. (4) Give the main reasons for the conflict. (16) [50] TOTL SETION : 100 GRN TOTL: 150

10 GR 12 NTIONL SENIOR ERTIFITE GRE 12 RELIGION STUIES P1 FERURY/MRH 2016 MEMORNUM MRKS: 150 This memorandum consists of 9 pages.

11 Religion Studies/P1 2 E/Feb. Mar NS Memorandum SETION (OMPULSORY) QUESTION (10 x 1) (10) Karma It is a Hindu belief that every action has a consequence, which may show up only in a later reincarnation. It also implies the results of actions. It teaches that a person's actions in the past are responsible for his or her present state. Nirvana This is a state of perfect happiness and peace in uddhism. It is a state of realisation that there is no individual self or soul. NOTE: ny TWO relevant responses from each term must be credited. (2 x 2) (4) Monotheistic/Monotheism (1) Syncretism refers to two different belief systems combined to form a new one. Example: frican Initiated hurches, Sikhism (2 x 1) (2) Zen practitioners meditate in order to attain enlightenment. n important belief of Zen uddhism is that there is a line of authority that goes back to the uddha. Zen tradition emphasises direct communication and not scriptural study or the study of religious texts. (2 x 1) (2) The hagavad Gita is the most popular Hindu Holy ook. (1)

12 Religion Studies/P1 3 E/Feb. Mar NS Memorandum False: 'Maternal' means being related on the mother's side of the family./paternal means being related on the father's side False: Mantra is a verse, syllable or phrase believed to be of divine origin and that is used in rituals or meditation in different religions True False: The ideal in Theravada uddhism is for the individual to live a life of meditation in order to become enlightened False: octrines refer to the beliefs that provide a central frame of reference for a religion. (5 x 2) (10) ncestor Rome Leadership Hinduism Yin; Yang (5 x 1) (5) E G (5 x 1) (5) Judaism The other three are the main branches of hristianity. Judaism is a Middle Eastern religion The aha'i faith It is a Middle Eastern religion. The other four are Eastern religions Sufism The rest are Hindu schools. Sufism is the mystical dimension of Islam Kitab-i-qdas It is the sacred text of the aha'i faith. The rest are texts of Judaism Mitzvot These are 613 rules observed by Jews. The others are sacred text. (5 x 2) (10) TOTL SETION : 50

13 Religion Studies/P1 4 E/Feb. Mar NS Memorandum SETION QUESTION 2 NOTE: In this section, each bulleted point denotes TWO marks Often contains historical and metaphorical material. Myths are not factual accounts, but are used to convey spiritual truths. They reveal the deepest truths about creation, life and death. (4) This refers to what the adherents claim to be true. They are what form the foundations that bring people together for a common cause and help to create a shared identity. eliefs mean a firm conviction e.g. according to the Jewish faith, there is only one God called Jehovah. This is also the acceptance of a thing, fact, statement or teaching. (4) The concept 'dogma' refers to the beliefs that people are expected to accept without doubt. It means a principle, tenet or system of beliefs, particularly laid down by a collective religious authority. dogma is presented by the collective religious authority, as founded in divine inspiration. (4) In religion, the term refers to family members who have died, but are still being remembered. They are regarded as messengers of the reator. The veneration of ancestors is common in frican Traditional Religion. It is also believed that they can guide and protect the living. (4) This refers to the rebirth of the soul or spirit into a new body. It is a central belief in Hinduism. It teaches that life is cyclical, as represented by the 'wheel of life'. It emphasises the 'cause and effect' relationship between our present actions and the quality of future life. (4) 2.2 EXMPLE 1: hristianity Scripture readings and prayers in the family: teaching that the family that prays together, stays together. The teaching that the church begins at home as a unit and proceeds to the community of believers, who become the bigger family. The hristian faith teaches love for one's neighbour, which promotes unity in the community. The teaching that every human being is created in the image of God affirms the unity of mankind as the people of God. The First ommandment emphasises love for God. This makes one feel unified with God.

14 Religion Studies/P1 5 E/Feb. Mar NS Memorandum The hristian faith teaches that one must give and share with the poor; this promotes unity in the community. The teaching that the widows and orphans must be taken care of also promotes unity in the community. EXMPLE 2: frican Traditional Religion The veneration of ancestors leads the believer towards unity with the Supreme eing. This is because the ancestors are seen as intermediaries between the living and God. The principle of 'ubuntu' is essentially one that unites a community. It means that one is a person through serving other persons. It teaches collective responsibility. n frican community jointly owns land and access to water. In this way, ubuntu teaches unity. The teaching of 'ilima' is another example of how frican Traditional Religion creates unity. People who are in need are helped by other community members as a means of unconditional assistance. For example, a farmer with abundant produce will give some of it to those who are in need. (10) 2.3 They believe in the prophets. They believe in heaven and hell. They believe in Judgement ay. They are strictly monotheistic. Their scriptures are divinely revealed. They believe in the existence of angels. They believe in a forgiving God. NOTE: ny other unique feature of the brahamic faiths must be credited. (10) 2.4 hristianity and Judaism: Love your neighbour as you love yourself. hristianity: He has sent Me to bring good news to the poor, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and to set the oppressed free. hristianity: o unto others as you would like them to do unto you. uddhism: One should neither kill nor cause to kill. uddhism: Life is dear to all. uddhism: Extend your love to all. Hinduism: The concept of ahimsa means never doing harm, even to those who disagree with you. Hinduism: Hinduism recognises that there are different ways of worshipping rahman. Islam: There is no compulsion in Islam. Islam: o not mock the beliefs of other religions, lest they, out of ignorance, mock your beliefs. NOTE: The candidate may use relevant examples from any number of religions. However, the candidate must not be credited if the teaching is not clearly linked to a specific religion. (10) [50]

15 Religion Studies/P1 6 E/Feb. Mar NS Memorandum QUESTION They wanted publicity for the church. They are aiming at increasing their membership numbers through advertising. People are influenced by 'miracles'. The church would get financial benefits. (6) 3.2 Yes The FP said the video had to be taken off the Internet as it was unclassified. The video contained harmful acts that could be imitated. This video was not suitable for children under the age of 13. The video could lead to death if someone drank petrol. No The video shows the power of religion. The video would contribute to the conversion of many people. The people in the video were not harmed in any way. There are many other videos on YouTube that are inappropriate, and are not removed. Many religious believers believe that miracles are proof of the existence of God. (6) 3.3 Religions must have knowledge of how to use media and its restrictions. Religions should be proactive and explain their point of view in the media. Religion must also understand the responsibilities that media have towards communities. Religious organisations must teach their members how to handle media. Religious organisations must invite media experts for advice. Media need to have knowledge and understanding of different religions before reporting on religious issues. Media have a responsibility to present the information in an unbiased manner. ecause articles are written by individuals with personal opinions, these opinions may influence the readers on significant issues. Media must exercise caution in making comments and statements that seem judgemental about religious issues. onstitutional rights make provision for fair coverage on religious issues. NOTE: andidates must be credited for any valid answers. (12) 3.4 The ideology of the editor. Financial implications. reating sensation. Influencing or change public opinion. ias against religions in general or a particular religion. Informing the public on religious issues. Propagating a religion or religious interpretation. NOTE: andidates must be credited for other valid points. (10)

16 Religion Studies/P1 7 E/Feb. Mar NS Memorandum 3.5 It means that every person should be free to choose his/her lifestyle. It also means that everyone should feel free to hold any view they like, as long as in doing so they do not harm other people. Persons belonging to a religious community have the right to enjoy practising their religion and to maintain religious association with other organs of civil society. It is a fundamental right enshrined in the United Nations eclaration of Human Rights. (6) 3.6 EXMPLE 1: Hinduism The law of karma refers to the consequences of actions or deeds. It teaches that a person's actions in the past are responsible for his or her present state. Each person is responsible for his or her own future and can change it through repentance and good deeds. Hindus believe that people vary in their degree of spiritual enlightenment and therefore tend to be more tolerant of other religions. Hindus believe that every belief system, no matter what its content, can be seen as a lesser form of Hinduism. QUESTION 4 EXMPLE 2: Judaism To the Jewish believers, it is more important to do what God wants them to do, rather than to believe in God. The Jews express their faith through what they do and the Torah, which is God's Law. The Torah includes a system of commandments for non-jewish people known as the seven Noachide Laws, which enables the Jewish believers to be guided on how to be tolerant of the people of other religions. n important part of being Jewish is helping others who are in need. The collection of laws and rules relating to all aspects of a Jew's life is called the Mitzvot. ccording to Judaism, people have the ability to be both good and evil and God is aware of humanity's limitations and weaknesses. Therefore, God will forgive them. (10) [50] 4.1 hristianity Love your neighbour as you love yourself. This means that one should respect the other person's views/see the problem through the other person's eyes. Empathy contributes largely in resolving conflict. uddhism Everything a person does shall be auspicious. Right action and Right thought: emphasis on virtuous action will prevent conflict, as one will never offend other people.

17 Religion Studies/P1 8 E/Feb. Mar NS Memorandum Islam If there is conflict between two parties of elievers, then mediate to bring about peace. Forgiveness is far greater than revenge. TR The principle of 'ubuntu' requires that no harm must be done to other people. onflict is resolved by invocation to the ancestors lso, tribal/family leaders are consulted to find a solution. NOTE: Other examples from various religions must be credited. (16) 4.2 Evangelistic wars In such wars, a state decides that people of a neighbouring state must convert to the 'true' religion, or face conquest and punishment. Wars of conquest These are similar to evangelical wars, with military strength seen as a reflection of the glory of God. Wars of self-defence nation has a right to fight back against its attackers. Wars of retaliation These are fought to avenge a wrong; if an offence is committed against a specific religion, it can be avenged. (12) Example 1: Myanmar/urma Example 2: Nigeria (2) Example 1: The warring parties are uddhist extremists and the Rohingya Muslims. Example 2: The warring parties are the Nigerian government and the Muslim fundamentalist group oko Haram. (4) Example 1: Myanmar/urma The dominant religion is uddhism. Other minority religions include Islam, hristianity and Hinduism. The Muslims settled in Myanmar from present day angladesh over 500 years ago. The Myanmar government refuses to recognise them as citizens. They are referred to as Rohingya Muslims. They have no legal status, and no identification documents. The government applies openly discriminatory policies against them e.g their families are restricted to a maximum of two children; Rohingya Muslim couples must apply for government permission to marry.

18 Religion Studies/P1 9 E/Feb. Mar NS Memorandum The Myanmar government has been accused by the UN of supporting the uddhists in the conflict. ttacks by uddhists have left thousands homeless. The persecution is on the basis of religion. Many mosques and Muslim businesses have been destroyed. The angladesh government refuses to grant asylum to the Rohingya Muslims. Example 2: Nigeria oko Haram means 'anti-west' (against Western culture). This fundamentalist group aims to establish an Islamic state in northern Nigeria. The Nigerian population is almost equally split between Muslim and hristian. hristians fear that they will be dominated by a Muslim government. Muslims fear the same. Some Muslim leaders have lost faith in the Nigerian government. They have taken the law into their own hands.i.e. they support oko Haram. Nigeria has porous borders with its neighbours. The fighters can therefore escape to the neighbouring countries when they are pursued by government forces. orruption in the Nigerian government also contributes to the support of oko Haram. Rural communities are disadvantaged by the unfair distribution of state resources. Such communities are supported by groups such as oko Haram. [Mail and Guardian, 5 pril 2012, p24] NOTE: Similar answers for other conflict areas must be accepted. The candidate may use relevant examples from any number of religions. (16) [50] TOTL SETION : 100 GRN TOTL: 150