SHASHE RIVER SCHO

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

REVISION MATERIAL

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 BGCSE 2021 EXAM QUESTIONS
1).Discuss how Christian churches are assisting in the fight against gender-based violence.
[25]
2).Discuss how religious prejudice has brought harm to modern society.[25]
3) .Discuss ways in which African Traditional Religion in Botswana can positively
influence family life.[25]
(4).Assess the view of Christianity on women holding leadership roles within the church.
[25]
5). Christianity regards marriage as a sacred vow between a man and a woman.’ Based on
this quote, describe ways in which marriage is of great importance to Christians.[25
6 .Assess the value of arranged marriage in African Traditional Religion in Botswana.[25]
7).Describe features that promote unity among followers of African Traditional Religion in
Botswana.[25]
(8).Evaluate the significance of sacred places in African Traditional Religion in Botswana.
[25]
9).Assess how relevant the Christian teaching of salvation is in today’s society.[25]

BGCSE 2020 EXAM QUESTIONS

1.Describe the socio-economic factors that influenced the origin of Baha’i Faith.[25]
2.Assess the importance of the social dimension of religion within the society.[25]
3).Discuss ways in which authority is of great importance in society.[25]
4).Discuss ways in which family ties are strengthened in African Traditional Religion.[25]
(5).Evaluate the practice of bride price in African Traditional Religion.[25]
When answering question 4(a) you should use the following religions: Buddhism,
Hinduism, Islam, and Baha’i Faith.
6.Discuss how beliefs of one of the religions stated above can help in addressing drug abuse
in Botswana.[25]
(7).Assess the importance of religious tolerance in the contemporary world.[25]
8).Discuss how modern developments have had an impact on sacred places in African
Traditional Religion in Botswana.[25]
9).Examine how Christianity influenced African Traditional Religion.[25]
 BGCSE 2019 EXAM QUESTIONS
1). Demonstrate how African Independent Churches have contributed to the social welfare
of Botswana.[25]
2).Discuss ways in which authority is of significance within the family.[25]
(3).Evaluate ways in which Christians express loyalty in the modern society.[25]
4).To what extent has Botswana benefited from religious pluralism? [25]
(5).Discuss ways in which Batswana responded to the introduction of Christianity.[25]

(6).Assess the influence of the church on politics in Botswana.[25]

7).How far has the ethical dimension of religion succeeded in promoting social harmony in
Botswana?[25]

8).Discuss ways in which religions contribute towards the protection of the environment.[25]

9.Assess ways in which religions in Botswana help during natural disasters.[25]

BGCSE 2018 EXAM QUESTIONS

1).Examine reasons why it is important for societies to promote gender equality.[25]
2.Explain ways in which African Traditional Religion can be identified.[25]
(3).Discuss the relevance of African Traditional beliefs in modern Botswana.[25]
(4).Explain ways in which Christians understand the concept of love.[25]
(5).Evaluate the role of loyalty in Christianity.[25]
6).Discuss the roles provided by family relationships in contemporary Botswana society.[25]
7).Evaluate the reasons for the need of religious pluralism in Botswana.[25]
8)Explain ways in which religious intolerance can affect social harmony.[25]
(9).Assess one way in which Buddhism promotes the value of justice.[25]

BGCSE 2017 EXAM QUESTIONS

“Religion can be used to oppress people”
1).Assess the effects of religion in the contemporary world, in relation to the above
statement.[25]
2).Describe political factors that led to the origin of Christianity.[25]
(3).Evaluate ways in which sacred objects used in African Traditional Religion in Botswana
are relevant.[25]
4).Discuss ways in which African Independent Churches promotes equality between men
and women in Botswana.[25]
5).Describe ways in which justice is promoted in Islam.[25
6.Assess the character trait of a champion of justice in Buddhism.[25]
7).Analyse ways in which the disposal of dead bodies is done in Hinduism.[25]
8) (a).Explain challenges posed by same sex sexual relationships to the marriage institution
in African Traditional Religion.[25
(9).Assess a contribution of Christianity towards the attainment of world peace.[25]

BGCSE 2016 EXAM QUESTIONS

When answering question 1, you should use the following religions as specified:
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, or Baha’i Faith.
1).Discuss how religious practices of any two of the religious stated above, may contribute
towards the improvement of academic performance of students in Botswana schools.[25]
2).Discuss the philosophical dimension of religion within the Judeo-Christian and oriental
religions.[25]
3) .Describe the socio-economic factors that contributed to the origins of Islam.[25]
(4).Evaluate the concept of the Supreme Being as understood in Hinduism and African
Religion.[25]
5).Discuss the role of Botho in relation to poverty eradication in contemporary Botswana.
[25]
6).Describe ways in which Christians in Botswana assist the government in combating
corruption.[25]
(7).Evaluate the effects of religious prejudice in the world.[25]
8) .Describe how the extended family structure is promoting social stability in Botswana.[25
(9),Assess how the Christian teaching on love is expressed in modern society.[25]

BGCSE 2015 EXAM QUESTIONS

1).How far has religion influenced people and societies in the world today?[25]
2) .Describe how African Traditional Religion in Botswana is both similar and different
across communities.[25]
(4).Assess how African Traditional Religious practices are relevant in modern day Botswana.
[25]
4).Discuss how Christians in Botswana help people who are affected by natural disasters.
[25]
5).Describe how the church has contributed both positively and negatively towards political
stability in Botswana?[25]
(6)Critically analyse the role of the Christian church in the empowerment of girls in
Botswana.[25]
7).Discuss the response of followers of African Traditional to human suffering during
epidemics.[25]
Candidates who answer question 6 should use one of the following religions; Buddhism,
Hinduism, Islam or Bahai’ Faith.
8) .Describe ways in which one of the above religions influence family life[25]
(9).Assess the status of women in marriage in any one of the religions above[25]

BGCSE 2014 EXAM QUESTIONS

1).Examine how a champion of justice in Islam contributed towards justice in society.[25]
2).Examine the value of the ethical dimension of religion in the modern world.[25]
(3).Evaluate the socio-economic factors that led to the origin of the Sick religion.[25]
4).”African Traditional Religion is a way of life.” Discuss.[25]
5).Describe how Christian teachings on authority can be used to promote peace.[25]
(6).How far are ecumenical movements of Botswana successful?[25]
7).Describe the uniqueness of the Baha’i Faith as a world religion.[25]
8) (a).Explain why the equality between men and women is necessary in African Traditional
Religion.[25]
(9).Analyse moral teachings of African Traditional Religion in Botswana.[25]
 BGCSE EXAMINATION 2013
1).Discuss the challenges that were faced by African Independent Churches when they
were established in Botswana.[25]
2) .Discuss how marriage was used to unify people in the African Traditional Society.[25)
(3).Evaluate the diversity of African Traditional Religion in Botswana.[25]
4).Assess the effects of religion on society.[25]
When answering question 4, you should use the following religions: Buddhism,
Hinduism, Islam, and Baha’i Faith.
5).Describe ways in which any one of the above religions handle the problem of sex outside
marriage.[25]
(6).Assess how young people are prepared for the marriage in any one of the above
religions.[25]
7).Buddhism is more of a philosophy than a religion. Discuss.[25]
8).Discuss the contributions of Christianity within the health sector of Botswana.[25]
(9).Evaluate the Christian understanding of Salvation.[25]

BGCSE 2012 EXAM QUESTIONS

1) Discuss ways in which Botho as a value contributes to the welfare of the Botswana
society.[25]
2).Discuss ways in which Batswana are using the practice of totemism to conserve the
environment.[25]
3).Discuss the role Christianity in the development of the education system of Botswana.
[25]
4).Examine the contributions of Christianity towards justice in society.[25]
6).Explain the customs that are associated with marriage in African Traditional Religion in
Botswana.[25]
(7).Discuss strategies that can be used by married couples to sustain marriage in
Christianity.[25]
8).Discuss factors which led to the rise of African Independent Churches in Botswana.[25]
9).Discuss religious fundamentalism and how it is viewed in society.[25]