GRADE 11 NOVEMBER 2012 RELIGION STUDIES P1

Province of the

EASTERN CAPE

EDUCATION

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 11

NOVEMBER 2012

RELIGION STUDIES P1

MARKS: 150

TIME:

2 hours

*RLSDM1* This question paper consists of 11 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of SECTION A and SECTION B.

2. SECTION A: (QUESTION 1) is COMPULSORY.

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

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

5. Answer each question on a new page.

6. Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A

QUESTION 1

1.1 Define the following concepts in the context of religion:

1.1.1 Nomadic

(2)

1.1.2 Devotees

(2)

1.1.3 Fundamentalism

(2)

1.1.4 Dialogue

(2)

1.1.5 Synagogue

(2)

1.2 Choose the correct answer from the FOUR possible answers. Only write the letter (A ? D) next to the question numbers (1.2.1 ? 1.2.5) in the answer book, for example, 1.2.1 B.

1.2.1 He/she is a spiritual leader who heals patients by consulting the ancestors.

A Priest

B Pastor

C Isangoma

D Inyanga

(2)

1.2.2 He called religion, ,,the opium of the people.

A Hans Mol

B Karl Marx

C Durkheim

D Heraclitis

(2)

1.2.3 This is a story which is based on actual events that have taken place.

A Narrative

B Myth

C Ritual

D Prayer

(2)

1.2.4 A type of sacred story, mainly about the origins or end of time.

A Ritual

B Theory

C Symbol

D Myth

(2)

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1.2.5 It refers to the depth of ones relationship with or connection to God or a higher power.

A Worship

B Prayer

C Spirituality

D Faith

(2)

1.3 Choose the person in COLUMN B that matches a religion in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A ? E) next to the question number (1.3.1 ? 1.3.5) in the answer book, for example 1.3.1 F.

1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 1.3.4 1.3.5

COLUMN A African Traditional Religion Christianity Islam Bahaii belief Buddhism

COLUMN B A Bahaullah B Siddarta Gautama C Sangoma D Jesus of Nazareth E Mohammed

(5 x 2) (10)

1.4 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the number and write only ,,true or ,,false next to the question number (1.4.1 ? 1.4.5) in the answer book.

1.4.1 Theocracy is a form of government where there is a relationship

between one particular religion and the government.

(2)

1.4.2 A secular state is a state that is uncommitted to any particular religion.

(2)

1.4.3 A state religion is where ONE religion is recognised as the official

religion of the country and is supported by the government.

(2)

1.4.4 Dr Allan Boesak was a former President of the World Council of

Churches.

(2)

1.4.5 Archbishop Desmond Tutu won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the

apartheid struggle.

(2)

1.5 Name:

1.5.1 Any TWO leisure activities that you think religions are against.

(4)

1.5.2 Any THREE missionary religions.

(6)

TOTAL SECTION A: 50

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SECTION B

Answer any TWO of the four questions in this section.

QUESTION 2

2.1 Read the following case study and answer the questions that follow.

Native American

Until tobacco and maize farming was brought into North America (3000 ? 2000 BCE), Native American communities practised hunter-gatherer religion. This meant that many of the rituals centred on hunting. Native Americans believed that animals, like humans, are powerful and spiritual beings. For this reason, they performed rituals to show respect for the animals that have been killed and to appease the particular spirit who was believed to be ,,master of the animal. For example, after they killed and ate a bear, they gave the bones a ritual burial and tied the head to a tree to show their gratitude to the spirit of the bear. They believed that, by performing this ritual, the bear would always return to be hunted and they would never go hungry.

As some communities changed from a hunter-gatherer to a farming way of life, many of their religious practices changed. For example, rituals related to farming replaced rituals related to hunting. Temples and shrines for various deities were built and special rituals were performed during times of harvesting, sowing and planting so that there would always plenty of crops for food. As people became more dependent on farming for food, these rituals became an important feature of their religion and the priests that were responsible for leading the rituals held a special place within the society.

[Source: Focus on Religion Studies Grade 11, Donne et al, p11]

2.1.1 Religion is not static, but dynamic (changing). Do you agree with the

statement with regard to the Native American religion? Motivate your

answer.

(4)

2.1.2 Define the following concepts:

(a) rituals

(2)

(b) deities

(2)

2.1.3 According to the Native Americans there is a similarity between

animals and humans. What is this similarity?

(2)

2.1.4 Name any TWO changes in the religion of the Native American

communities.

(4)

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