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RE Paper 1
RE Paper 1
RE Paper 1
{2013}
1 (a) State one similarity between African Traditional Religion and Hinduism.
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(b) Examine one way in which the ethical dimension of religion enhances social harmony.
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(c) Explain three factors which contributed to the proliferation of religions in Botswana.
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2 (a) According to African Traditional Religion in Botswana, what two roles in the universe are played by
human beings?
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(c) Explain two ways in which Botho has promoted peace and harmony in Botswana.
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3 (a) State two methods the early missionaries used to spread Christianity in Botswana.
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(b) Explain how one of Jesus’ teachings on authority is similar to the modern understanding of the
concept.
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(c) State three ways in which Jesus demonstrated the value of love when dealing with the needy.
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5 (a) State three ways in which religions assist people who are affected by natural disasters.
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(b) Examine one challenge which is often a result of religious tolerance in pluralistic societies.
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(c) Describe two views of followers of African Traditional Religion on global epidemics.
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1 (a) Explain one way in which African Traditional Religion expresses itself.
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(b) Describe the significance of any two practices of African Traditional Religion.
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(c) ‘Religious believers should make concern for the environment a priority.’
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing you have considered other points of views.
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(c) Explain the significance of traditional doctors’ divining bones (ditaola) and hills in African Traditional
Religion in Botswana.
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(b) Compare two ways in which the value of marriage is expressed in African Traditional Religion and in
Christianity.
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(c) Evaluate how Christians view the religious roles of men and women.
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(b) Explain one way in which the resurrection of Jesus Christ can be viewed as a demonstration of God’s
love.
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(c) Describe three ways in which Christians have contributed towards the attainment of justice in
society.
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When answering question 5, you should use the following religions as specified: Buddhism, Hinduism,
Islam, or Baha’i Faith.
5 (a) Describe one way in which any of the above religions deals with sexual abuse.
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(b) Explain two ways in which any one of the above religions influences family life.
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(c) Compare any two beliefs that are shared by any two of the religions above.
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(b) Describe any two differences between Judeo-Christian and Oriental religions.
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(c) Examine the different attitudes held by Christians concerning the ordination of women.
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2 (a) State two challenges which the early missionaries faced when they were spreading the gospel
among Batswana.
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(b) Describe two ways in which Christian churches are contributing within the communication sector in
Botswana.
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2 (a) Explain the effect of the interaction between African Traditional Religion and Christianity in
Botswana.
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(b) Examine any two teachings of African Traditional Religion with regard to the meaning of human life.
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(b) Explain two ways in which Christians understand the concept of love.
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5 (a) State two reasons to support why the equality between men and women is important in society.
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(b) Describe why and how any one role of women has changed in African Traditional Religion in
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(c) List five ways through which family ties are strengthened in African Traditional Religion in Botswana.
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(ii) Buddhism.
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(b) Explain two ways in which religions can create harmony in society.
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(c) Describe two political factors that led to the formation of Sikhism.
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(b) Describe two teachings of African Traditional Religion on the relationships between men and
women.
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(c) Assess how salvation can be used to combat crime in modern society.
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(b) Describe two ways in which the roles of women are changing in modern society.
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(c) Describe two ways in which equality between men and women can contribute positively towards
nation building.
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5 (a) To what extent can followers of religions solve problems associated with global epidemics.
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(c) Explain what any two teachings of the Baha’i Faith say about humanity’s responsibility towards the
environment.
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Answer all the questions.{2018}
1 (a) (i) What do Christians and Hindus believe happens to the human soul after death? [2]
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(ii) How realistic is the Muslim view that Muhammad is the last prophet? [1]
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(b) State three ways in which religions help to prevent crime in society. [3]
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(c) Describe two ways in which the constitution of Botswana contributes to the proliferation of
religious organizations in the country. [4]
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(b) Analyze any two practices of African Traditional Religion that are associated with marriage. [4]
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Describe two ways in which the above moral teaching promotes peace in Botswana. [4]
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3 (a) Give a reason for one way in which Batswana reacted to the introduction of Christianity.
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(b) Explain one way in which Christian churches have promoted education in Botswana.
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(c) Christian churches with different beliefs and teachings have mushroomed in Botswana.
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(b) Explain two ways in which tribal or political leaders promote social harmony in Botswana.
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When answering question 5(a) and 5(b), use the following religions;
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(b) Describe two religious practices that prepare young people for marriage in any of the above
religions.
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(c) Explain a way in which religious teachings help to protect the environment.
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1 (a) Explain one way in which religion can cause problems in society.
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2 (a) State two ways in which Batswana reacted to Christian teachings introduced by the early
missionaries.
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(b) Discuss two contributions of African Independent Churches towards the improvement of health in
Botswana.
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(c) Explain two ways in which Christian churches in Botswana protect women against violence.
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(b) Explain two ways in which the Christian belief in eternal life can influence human behavior.
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(c) Describe two ways in which Christians can bring peace in a society.
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When answering questions 4, you should use the following religions as specified;
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(b) Describe two ways in which family life is important in one of the religions provided.
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(c) Assess two views on the marriage rights of women in one of the above religions.
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2 (a) Describe two roles of women in African Traditional Religion that promote stability.
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(b) Examine two ways in which marriage in African Traditional Religion can promote unity in society.
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(c) Explain one positive effect of change on the roles of women in modern society.
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3 (a) Describe one way in which the early missionaries contributed towards the social welfare of
Botswana.
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(b) Describe one way in which conversion of dikgosi made it easy for missionaries to establish
Christianity in Botswana.
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(c) “Some people might say they have been cheated of their cash by some Christians on the grounds of
performing miracles”.
Suggest three ways that the church can address this situation.
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(b) Evaluate two ways in which authority is important in society.
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(c) When answering question 4(c) you should use any of the following religions:
In two ways show how the status of women in marriage is recognized in any of the religions above.
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(c) Describe two ways that contemporary society can benefit from religious tolerance.
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1 (a) Explain one socio-economic factor that led to the origin of Sikhism.
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(b) Describe two ways in which Jesus’ role as Messiah was a threat to Jewish leaders.
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2 (a) Describe one way in which taboos are important to African Traditional Religion.
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(b) Examine two arguments for circumcision being a necessary and relevant practice in contemporary
Botswana.
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(c) Describe two social benefits that Batswana receive from African Independent Churches.
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(b) Describe how any two values can sustain a marriage in Christianity.
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(c) Explain two ways in which society benefits from good leadership.
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4 When answering question 4, you should use the following religions as specified:
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(c) Explain how two practices of any of the above religions can help reduce crime in Botswana.
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5 (a) Explain any one characteristic that qualifies one to become a champion of justice.
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(c) Evaluate two effects of the changing roles of women in modern society.
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