Religious Studies
Paper One (P1)
Grade 12
Amended Senior Certificate Exam
Past Papers And Memos 2016
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 

1. This question paper consists of SECTION A and SECTION B.
2. SECTION A: COMPULSORY
3. SECTION B: Answer any TWO questions in this section.
4. Read ALL the questions carefully.
5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this  question paper.
6. Write neatly and legibly.

QUESTIONS

SECTION A (COMPULSORY) 
QUESTION 1 
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.  Choose the 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 Baha'i faith originated in ...

1. 1. Israel.
   2. India.
   3. Iran.
   4. Iraq. (1) 

1.1.2 The headquarters of the Roman Catholic branch of Christianity is  in … 

1. 1. London.
   2. Jerusalem. 
   3. Rome
   4. Mecca. (1) 

1.1.3 Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels aimed at establishing a society  based on … 

1. 1. communism.
   2. socialism.
   3. capitalism.
   4. protestantism. (1)

1.1.4 Ubuntu is … 

1. 1.  a day used for communal worship in the African Traditional  Religion.
   2. showing respect and empathy towards fellow human beings. 
   3. a religious teaching with absolute authority. 
   4. a word meaning 'people of African origin'. (1)

1.1.5 The following is a sacred text of Buddhism: 

1. 1. The Book of Mormon
   2. Sigalovada Sutta
   3. Pali Canon
   4. Vedas (1) 

1.1.6 A ceremony during which a believer is made a member of the  Christian community through water: 

1. 1. Cataclysm
   2. Appeasement 
   3. Baptism
   4. Holy Communion (1)

1.1.7 A back and forth swinging from one side to the other in Taoism: 

1. 1. Oscillation
   2. Waning
   3. Catechism 
   4. Cosmology (1) 

1.1.8 Conservative followers of the following religion do NOT object to  the Big Bang theory: 

1. 1. Christianity
   2. Judaism 
   3. Buddhism 
   4. Islam (1)

1.1.9 The first Parliament of the World's Religions was held in … 

1. 1. The Hague.
   2. Rome.
   3. Chicago. 
   4. Kyoto. (1)

1.1.10 A Muslim religious leader and teacher: 

1. 1.  Imam
   2. Cardinal 
   3. Raja 
   4.  Apostle (1) 

1.2 Explain each of the following terms in the context of religion. Write down TWO  facts about each term using full sentences. 

1.2.1 Kitáb-i-Aqdas (2)
1.2.2 Reincarnation (2)
1.2.3 Mantra (2)
1.2.4 Yin and Yang (2)
1.2.5 Comparability (2) 

1.3 Choose the word in each list below that does NOT fit. Write the word and a  reason next to the question number (1.3.1–1.3.5) in the ANSWER BOOK. 

1.3.1 Moses; Modimo; Jehovah; Brahma (2)
1.3.2 Lao-tzu; Chuang-tzu; Taoists; St Luke (2)
1.3.3 Tao Te Ching; Bible; Book of Mormon; diviner (2)
1.3.4 Shaiva; Vaishnava; Shakteya; Dharma (2)
1.3.5 Mecca; Vatican City; Medina; Dar es Salaam (2) 

1.4 Explain the difference between interreligious conflict and intrareligious conflict. (4) 
1.5 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the term in COLUMN A.  Write only the letter (A–H) next to the question number (1.5.1–1.5.6) in the  ANSWER BOOK. 

(6 x 1) (6)

1.6 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE of FALSE. Give a reason  if the statement is FALSE. Write TRUE or FALSE and the reason next to the  question number (1.6.1–1.6.5) in the ANSWER BOOK.  

1.6.1 The Tripitaka is one of the sacred books of Judaism. (2) 
1.6.2 A person with liberal values displays deep religious commitment  and holds on to traditional values. (2) 
1.6.3 Western secularism rejects conventional religion as a foundation  for life and law. (2) 
1.6.4 The veneration of ancestors is the most important moral order in  Islam. (2) 
1.6.5 The bodhisattva gains insight and makes the discovery of the  unknown by using supernatural powers. (2) 

TOTAL SECTION A: 50

SECTION B 
Answer any TWO questions in this section. 
QUESTION 2 
Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. 

2.1 Discuss the following terms in the context of religion: 

2.1.1 Belief (6)
2.1.2 Dogma (6)
2.1.3 Myth (6)
2.1.4 Doctrine (6) 

2.2 Choose ANY ONE religion, except Hinduism, and discuss FIVE of the  religion's unique features.    (10) 
2.3 Discuss the teachings of various religions that promote the following values: 

2.3.1 The right to life (6)
2.3.2 Respect (6) 
2.3.3 Love (4) [50] 

QUESTION 3 
Study the article below and answer the questions that follow.

3.1 What do you understand by jihad? (4) 
3.2 Three warring groups are mentioned in this article. Name the THREE groups,  together with any of their allies. (12) 
3.3 To what extent is this a religious war? Give reasons for your answer. (14)
3.4 How has this war affected other parts of the world? (12) 
3.5 Religious wars are permissible under certain conditions. Name FOUR such conditions. (8) [50] 

QUESTION 4 
4.1 Read the extract on human rights below and answer the questions that follow. 

4.1.1 Explain the term human rights in the context of religion, using TWO  sentences. (4) 
4.1.2 Explain how the Spanish Inquisition worked. (6) 
4.1.3 Critically discuss how the Spanish Inquisition violated the rights of  converts to freedom of religion. (12) 
4.1.4 Discuss how religious freedom is protected in South Africa. (12) 

4.2 The establishment of the Interfaith Action for Peace in Africa (IFAPA) was a  significant effort to unite religions across Africa. List any EIGHT of this  organisation's achievements. (16) [50]

QUESTION 5 
5.1 State THREE unique features of Hinduism. (6)
5.2 Discuss some of the significant changes in interreligious relations after South  Africa became a democratic state in 1994. (14) 
5.3 Read the article below and answer the questions that follow. 

5.3.1 What is a 'bling pastor'? (4) 
5.3.2 What does this article show about the writer's attitude towards  religion? Give supporting evidence from the article. (12) 
5.3.3 Do you think religion should be regulated? Substantiate your  answer. (6) 
5.3.4 Suppose you are a journalist. Rewrite the article from the point of  view of Penuel Mnguni and Daniel Mosuoe and defend their  actions. (8) [50] 

GRAND TOTAL: 150