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CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
EXAMINATION
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Paper 02–General Proficiency
2 hours
23 May 2012
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
1. This paper consists of 16 questions, FOUR on EACH of the following options:
Option A- Christianity
Option B- Hinduism
Option C- Islam
Option D- Judaism
2. You Must answer questions from ONE portion only.
3. For the option you choose, you must answer THREE questions: the compulsory question and any TWO other questions.
4. You are advised to take some time to read the questions in the option you have studied and plan your answers.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
OPTIONAL— QUESTIONS–QUESTIONS 2-4
Answer and TWO of the following questions.
You should spend approximately 35 minutes on EACH of the TWO questions you choose.
THE BIBLE
2. Read either of the passages below, then answer the questions that follow.
EITHER
(RSV)
There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. the rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus in his bosom.
Luke 16: 19-23
OR
(NIV)
There was a man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away with Lazarus by his side.
Luke 16: 19-23
(a) (i) According to the passage,
a) What THREE situations or conditions did the beggar experience when he was alive?
(3 marks)
b) Where was the beggar taken when he died?
(1 mark)
c) What TWO situations did the rich man experience when he died?
(2 marks)
(ii) Outline ONE passage of scripture which shows that there is relief from suffering.
(2 marks)
(iii) Name the TWO types of biblical writings.
(2 marks)
(b) (i) Explain the lessons in the passage above (Luke 16: 19-23)
(6 marks)
(ii) Choose ONE passage of scripture which may be applied to material wealth. Explain the meaning of the passage.
(6 marks)
(c) Every day you pass a homeless person who lives on the street corner. Your friends tell you that it is not necessary to offer aid to the person as Jesus said we will always have poor people with us.
Using appropriate biblical references, respond to your friends on this issue.
(10 marks)
Total 32 marks
GOD
3. Read either of the passages below, then answer the questions that follow.
EITHER
(RSV)
Beloved, let us love one another; for love is of God, and he who loves is born of God and knows God. He does not love, does not know God; for God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him .
1 John 4: 7-9
OR
(NIV)
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.
1 John 4: 7-9
(a) (i) What attribute of God is described in the passage above?
(1 marks)
(ii) Outline TWO other instances in the Bible which speak about the attribute of God identified in a (i) above.
(4 marks)
(iii) List FIVE other attributes of God.
(5 marks)
(b) (i) Explain the meaning of the passage quoted above (1 John 4: 7-9)
(6 marks)
(ii) Choose ONE attribute of God that you listed in (a) (iii) above and explain its meaning and implications for Christian living.
(6 marks)
(c) Read the letter below then answer the question which follows.
Dear God,
What have we done? Were we that wicked to have caused you to become so angry with us that you sent the earthquake for us? Over 250,000 persons died. I cannot find my mother. grandfather and three brothers. Why are you angry with us, Lord?
Depressed survivor
Based on your understanding of the attributes of God, reply to this letter.
(10 marks)
Total 32 marks
SIN AND SALVATION
4. Read either of the passages below, then answer the questions that follow.
EITHER
(RSV)
And to Adam he said. “Because you have listened to the voice of your wife, and have eaten of the tree of which I commanded you, ‘You shall not eat of it ,’ cursed is the ground because of you; in toil you shall eat of it all the days of your life; thorns and thistles it shall bring forth to you; and you shall eat the plants of the field. In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; you are dust and to dust you shall return.”
Genesis 3: 17-19
OR
To Adam he said, “Because you listened to your wife and ate the fruit from the tree about which I commanded you, ‘You must not eat from it.’ “Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat food from it all the days of your life. It will produce thorns and thistles for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.”
Genesis 3: 17-19
(a) (i) Define the concept of sin.
(2 marks)
(ii) According to the passage, what sin did Adam commit?
(2 marks)
(iii) According to the passage, what were THREE consequences of Adam’s sin?
(3 marks)
(iv) State THREE consequences of sin.
(3 marks)
(b) Explain how abuse of the environment could be considered sinful. Illustrate your answer with examples.
(6 marks)
(ii) Discuss how salvation should influence our treatment of the environment.
(6 marks)
(c) Read the conversation below, then answer the question which follows.
Karen: Gillian, at last night’s crusade meeting I accepted the Lord.
Gillian: Good for you. I am happy you received the gift of salvation.
Karen: Now I know that the Lord is mine and how much he loves.
Gillian: That is so good. So, are you going to deal with the situation between you and Cheryll? Are you going to talk to her again? You two have not been talking to each other for a long time now.
Karen: It is she who has the problem and not me! I am not a child of God, she should come to me!
Imagine that you are Gillian. Explain to Karen how salvation should influence her relationship with Cheryll.
(10 marks)
Total 32 marks
END OF OPTION A
THE ABSOLUTE AND THE AVATARS
7. Read the following quotation, then answer the questions that follow.
“Though I am Unborn, Imperishable and the Lord of beings, yet…I come into being by My own Maya. Whenever there is decay of dharma and rise of adharma, then I embody Myself, O Bharata. For the protection of the good, for the destruction of the wicked and for the establishment of dharma, then I embody Myself, O Bharata. “
Bhagvad Geeta 4: 6-8
(a) (i) According to the quotation, give THREE reasons why the Absolute embodies Himself?
(6 marks)
(ii) State TWO qualities of God as Nirgun Brahman.
(2 marks)
(iii) State TWO qualities of God as Sagun Brahman.
(2 marks)
(b) Read the words of Krishna below, then answer Question (b) (i).
“Whoever worships Me with love, a leaf, a flower, a fruit or even water, I appear in person before that selfless devotee of sinless mind, and delightfully partake of that article offered by him with love.”
Bhagvad Geeta 9:26
(i) Explain the meaning of the words of Lord Krishna given above.
(6 marks)
(ii) Explain the functions of Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva in Hindu tradition.
(6 marks)
(c) Your Christian friend has told you that he believes there is only one God who is male. Discuss with your friend the Hindu understanding of God.
(10 marks)
Total 32 marks
THE CONCEPT OF SIN AND LIBERATION
8. Read the text below, then answer the questions that follow.
“The heart of the wicked is a consuming fire, which is ever ablaze as the sight of another’s prosperity…devoted to lust and wrath, arrogance and greed, they are merciless, deceitful, crooked and utterly foul…they are false in their dealings…; falsehood is their dinner and falsehood is their breakfast…They speak honeyed words just like the peacock that is ruthless of heart and devours the most venemous snake. Malevolent by nature, they covet others’ wives and wealth and take delight in slandering others. Such vile, and sinful men are fiends in human form.”
Ramcharitmanas, Uttar Kanda. Doha 38;Chaupaiee 1-4. Doha 3-9
(a) (i) Define sin (paap) according to the Hindu View.
(2 marks)
(ii) In the above quotation, identify FOUR behaviours of a person engaged in sin (paap).
(4 marks)
(iii) According to Hindu teachings, state ONE was sin (paap) affects the
a) individual
b) society
(4 marks)
(b) (i) Explain how Tapasya or spiritual penance leads one out of bondage to liberation. Illustrate your answer using the example of Valmiki’s life.
(6 marks)
(ii) Discuss THREE ways in which the environment might suffer because of adharma or sin.
(6 marks)
(c) Dev and Mohan, who are both Hindus, got into a violent fight after school. They were taken to the police station.
You have the opportunity to speak with them. Advise them of their dharma as brahmacharyas and explain to them how their moksha could be threatened.
(10 marks)
Total 32 marks
END OF OPTION B
OPTION C–ISLAM
You MUST answer THREE questions: Question 9 (the compulsory question) and any TWO other questions.
You should spend approximately 40 minutes on Question 9 and 35 minutes EACH on the other TWO questions you choose.
HUMAN LIFE ISSUES
9. Read the ayahs (verse) below, then answer the questions that follow.
Your Lord [Allah] has decreed that your worship none but Him, and that you be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honour. And out of kindness, lower to them the wing of humility, and say: “My Lord! Bestow on them Your mercy even as they cherished me in childhood.” Your Lord knows best what is in your hearts: if you do deeds of righteousness, surely He is Most Forgiving to those who turn to Him again and again (in true penitence).
Al- Qur’an: 17: 23-25
(a) (i) Identify TWO decrees of the Lord [Allah] in the ayahs (verses) above.
(2 marks)
(ii) According to the ayahs (verses) what are THREE ways in which children can show respect for parents.
(3 marks)
(iii) Besides parents, state THREE three categories of persons of things to whom a Muslim should show care.
(3 marks)
(iv) Identify TWO ayahs (verses) from the Holy Qur’an which mention the relationship with the extended family.
(2 marks)
(b) (i) discuss the concept of the vicegerency of man in Islamic teachings.
(8 marks)
(ii) Outline FOUR duties of children to parents as expressed in Islamic teachings.
(8 marks)
(c) You have noticed that your younger sister is disrespectful to your parents. Using teachings from the Qur’an, advise her of TWO implications of her actions.
(10 marks)
Total 36 marks
OPTIONAL QUESTIONS– Questions 10-12
Answer any TWO of the following questions.
You should spend approximately 35 minutes on EACH of the TWO questions you choose.
THE HOLY QUR’AN
10. Read the ayahs (verses) below, then answer the questions that follow:
Proclaim! (or Read) in the name of your Lord and Cherisher, who created. Created man, out of a (mere) clot of congealed blood. Proclaim! and your Lord is Most Bountiful. He, who taught (the use of) the Pen. Taught man that which he knew not.
Al Qur’an 96: 1-5
(a) (i) Where were the above ayahs (verses) of the Qur’an revealed?
(2 marks)
(ii) According to the ayahs (verses) above, from what was man created?
(2 marks)
(iii) Outline the circumstances for the revelation of the ayahs (verses) above.
(6 marks)
(b) (i) Explain the relationship between the Qur’an and the Hadith.
(6 marks)
(ii) Explain TWO of the teachings mentioned in the following ayah (verse) of the Qur’an:
Allah commands justice, the doing of good, and liberality to kith and kin, and He forbids all shameful deeds, and injustice and rebellion. He instructs you, that you may receive admonition.
Al Qur’an 16:90
(6 marks)
(c) Your Muslim friend has told you that knowing Arabic is not essential to fully understand the Qur’an. Using appropriate teachings from the Qur’an, write a response to your friend’s statement.
(10 marks)
Total 32 marks
CONCEPT OF ALLAH (GOD)
11. (a) (i) List THREE attributes of Allah mentioned in the Qur’an.
(3 marks)
(ii) State TWO ways in which the message of the Qur’an is transmitted.
(2 marks)
(iii) State TWO characteristics of angels.
(2 marks)
(iv) List THREE signs of the Last Day.
(3 marks)
(b) (i) Explain TWO functions of prophets in Islam. Support your answer by citing relevant Islamic teachings.
(6 marks)
(ii) Read the ayah (verse) below, then answer the question which follows.
Recite what is sent of the Book by inspiration to you, and establish regular prayer: for prayer restrains from shameful and unjust deed: and remembrance of God is the greatest (thing in life) without doubt. And God knows the (deeds) that you do.
Al Qur’an 29:45
In light of the verse above, explain the importance of prayer to a believer.
(6 marks)
(c) Zaid has the means to perform the Haji (pilgrimage) and has been delaying it for three years. Based on your knowledge of Islamic teachings, convince Zaid of the benefits of Haji.
(10 marks)
Total 32 marks
SIN, PUNISHMENT AND REWARD
12. (a) (i) What are the TWO categories of sin in Islam?
(2 marks)
(ii) Give TWO meanings of the term ‘Ihsan’.
(2 marks)
(iii) State TWO consequences of sin in Islam.
(2 marks)
(iv) Outline the Islamic view of Fitrah.
(4 marks)
(b) (i) Explain the stages of spiritual progression in Islam.
(6 marks)
(ii) Explain the meaning of Taqwah (God consciousness) and its significance in Islam.
(6 marks)
(c) You found out that your friend Amhad, a Muslim, has been drinking alcohol on Saturday afternoons with a group of friends at school. Using Islamic teachings, explain to Amhad the impact of his action on
(i) himself and his family
(ii) the society in which he lives
(10 marks)
Total 32 marks
END OF OPTION C
OPTION D–JUDAISM
You MUST answer THREE questions: Question 13 (the compulsory question) and any TWO other questions.
You should spend approximately 40 minutes on Question 13 and 35 minutes on EACH of the other TWO questions you choose.
HUMAN LIFE ISSUES
13. Read the following dialogue, then answer the questions that follow.
Husband: I am tired of living this way. We are always quarrelling. I want a divorce!
Wife: Well, I hope you are prepared to give me back the kidney I gave to you!
(a) (i) Identify the family issue depicted in the dialogue above.
(1 mark)
(ii) Name the prophet who prophesied against the issue identified (a) (i) above.
(1 mark)
(iii) List TWO unacceptable sexual relationships mentioned in the Torah.
(2 marks)
(iv) Outline THREE responsibilities of a husband according to the teaching of Judaism.
(6 marks)
(b) (i) Explain the Jewish view on Kidushin (marriage).
(8 marks)
(ii) Explain the status of women in the Jewish family.
(8 marks)
(c) Deborah, who is Jewish, wants to get engaged to Ras Miguel, who is a practicing Rastafari. Her parents disapprove of the union. In light of Jewish teachings on Kidushin (marriage), advise Deborah on how she should proceed.
(10 marks)
Total 36 marks
OPTIONAL QUESTIONS–QUESTIONS 14-16
Answer any TWO of the following questions.
You should spend approximately 35 minutes on EACH of the two questions you choose.
THE TENNACH [TeNaKh]
14. Read the verses from the Tennach (TeNaKh) below, then answer the questions that follow.
“Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to act in accordance with all the law that my servant Moses commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, so that you may be successful wherever you go. This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to act in accordance with all that it written in it” Yehoshua.
Joshua 1: 7-8
(a) (i) According to the verses above, who commanded Joshua concerning ‘the book of the law’?
(1 mark)
(ii) Give another name for the ‘book of the law.’
(1 mark)
(iii) Name FOUR books of the law.
(4 marks)
(iv) List any FOUR books found in the Nevi’im.
(4 marks)
(b) (i) Explain the teachings of Tennach regarding
a) sabbath
(3 marks)
b) guidelines for living
(3 marks)
(ii) Explain why the Shema (Deut. 6:4) is central to Judaism.
(6 marks)
(c) Reuben finds it difficult to accept that people can have a personal relationship with and also worship Adoni. He believes that worship of Adoni is not possible. Using your understanding of the Tennach (TeNaKh), offer a response to Reuben concerning Jewish worship.
(10 marks)
Total 32 marks
GOD
15. Read the passage below, then answer the question that follow.
“Now the LORD had said to Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from they kindred, and from they father’s house, unto a land I will show thee: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing; And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
Bereshit (Genesis) 12: 1-3
(a) (i) To whom was the Lord directing the covenant?
(1 mark)
(ii) List THREE things in the person (a) (i) above was asked to leave behind.
(3 marks)
(iii) List SIX promises in the passage (covenant) above.
(6 marks)
(b) (i) Discuss the importance of the covenant above to identify the Jews.
(6 marks)
(ii) Briefly explain TWO ways in which this covenant was fulfilled in the life of Abraham.
(6 marks)
(c) Read the following conversation, then answer the question that follows.
John: You cannot seriously expect me to believe that the Jews are still God’s special people.
Eli: Of course we are, that is what my Tennach (TeNaKh) tells me.
John: That is old time talk. We live in a modern world. What are you saying? All of us, who are not Jews excluded?
Based on your understanding of God and using appropriate passages from the Tennach, offer a response to John.
(10 marks)
Total 32 marks
FESTIVALS AND OBSERVANCES
16. Read the following passage, then answer the question that follow.
“And this day shall be to you for a memorial; and you shall keep it a feast to Yehova (Lord) throughout your generations; you shall keep it a feast by an ordinance forever. Seven days shall you eat Matzah (unleavened bread). Indeed on the first day you cause leaven to cease from your houses. And you shall observe the feast Matzah (unleavened bread); for in this selfsame day I have brought your armies out of the land Mitzratim (Egypt); therefore shall you observe this day in your generations by an ordinance forever.”
Shemot (Exodus) 12: 14-17
(a) (i) To which Jewish religious feast does the passage refer?
(1 mark)
(ii) State TWO other places in the Torah where the feast is mentioned.
(2 marks)
(iii) Give TWO other names by which this feast is known.
(2 marks)
(iv) According to the Jewish calendar, at what time of the year is this feast celebrated:
(1 mark)
(v) List THREE activities which take place during this feast.
(3 marks)
(vi) According to the passage, why were future generations required to keep this feast?
(1 mark)
(b) (i) Why do Jews perform the Seder ceremony?
(3 marks)
(ii) Describe how the Seder ceremony is performed.
(9 marks)
(c) A candidate for an upcoming election in your area tells Jonah, a Jew, that canvassing for the election will occur during the celebration of the Passover festival. Jonah wants to join the canvassing, but he also wants to celebrate the Seder with his family. Using appropriate Jewish teachings, explain to Jonah why the Seder ceremony should take priority.
(10 marks)
Total 32 marks
END OF TEST