Religious Education (2044) Full Paper - 2015

SECTION A: MAN IN A CHANGING SOCIETY

Answer only one question from this section.

  1. (a) EITHER

    1. Compare and contrast four technological changes in the past and that of today. [4]
    2. Mention four ways in which Islamic culture has contributed to many changes in Africa. [4]

    (b)

    1. Give the content of the passage from the 1st Corinthians in which Paul advises people to be united with Christ [12]
    2. Give four practical ways from the above passage how young Christians in a secondary school can live as a community. [4]

  2. (a) EITHER

    1. List four types of work that Hindus do in Zambia [4]
    2. State four conditions that existed during the industrial age about work in the early church. [4]

    (b)

    1. Give the content from the Book of Ezra which teaches about cooperation. [12]
    2. With reference to the above passage, what advice would one give to the Government on the development programmes. [4]

  3. (a) EITHER

    1. List four present day leisure activities that did not exist in the past. [4]
    2. Briefly show how ritual dances and folk tales reflect life in Traditional Zambia. [4]

    (b)

    1. Give the content of a passage from the Gospel of Mark in which Jesus tried to remind religious leaders that the Sabbath was made for the good of man. [12]
    2. With reference to the above passage, give four examples of how church leaders can be like Pharisees in observing the law of the church. [4]

SECTION B: ORDER AND FREEDOM IN SOCIETY

Answer only one question from this section.

  1. (a) EITHER

    1. State four teachings of Mohammed on Social Justice [4]
    2. State four contributions made by St. Peter Claver in his quest to alleviate the suffering of the slaves when they arrived at the port of Cartagena in Colombia. [4]

    (b)

    1. Give the content from the Book of Samuel in which Prophet Nathan warns a certain king who went to any length to get something through unjust means. [12]
    2. How can a politician in Zambia today acquire property through injustice [4]

  2. (a) EITHER

    1. List any two rules you have learnt and give two purposes of rules in schools. [4]
    2. State briefly four ideas about the concepts of Nirvana in Hinduism. [4]

    (b)

    1. Give the content from the Book of Exodus which shows the strength and weaknesses of Moses. [12]
    2. Give four practical examples of quality leadership strengths that a prefect should have in school. [4]

  3. (a) EITHER

    1. What did loyalty mean in Zambian tradition [4]
    2. Briefly describe Christians in church history who are called "conscientious objectors". [4]

    (b)

    1. Give the content of a passage from 1 Kings that shows disloyalty to covenant values of life and property. [12]
    2. Give examples of how people can be loyal to their master yet being disloyal to God. [4]

SECTION C: LIFE

Answer only one question from this section.

  1. (a) EITHER

    1. List the four needs that must be balanced in a full search for happiness. [4]
    2. List four ideals that African Societies have believed and taught their children that happiness lies in. [4]

    (b)

    1. Give the content from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians in which he emphasised that love is the basis for happiness. [12]
    2. Give four examples of false happiness that cadres in political parties enjoy. [4]

  2. (a) EITHER

    1. State four ways of how "consciousness" is explained in Hindu reincarnation. [4]
    2. Describe four African Tradition beliefs about "who is responsible for death?" [4]

    (b)

    1. Give the content from the Book of Daniel which explains the later stage of Hebrew understanding of unending life and the other passage from Revelations which explains how John expresses, in images the joys of life after death. [12]
    2. Give two ideas from the book of Daniel and two ideas from the book of Revelation on how you can comfort your fellow pupil who has a fear of life after death. [4]

  3. (a) EITHER

    1. Explain four ways of how the idea of Karma fits in with success for a Hindu. [4]
    2. List two Zambian Traditional ideas of success and two today's ideas of success. [4]

    (b)

    1. Give the content of the passage from Matthew's Gospel which shows that perfect success cannot only be obtained by being obedient to God's law but also by following the new values Jesus preached. [12]
    2. Give four concrete examples of how you would advise a young Christian person on how to successfully obtain very good results at Grade 12. [4]

SECTION D: MAN AND WOMAN

Answer only one question from this section.

  1. (a) EITHER

    1. State four ideas that put parents into conflict with their children in Zambia today. [4]
    2. Describe briefly the four ways of how a patrilineal family was practised in African Traditional Society. [4]

    (b)

    1. Give the content from the Book of Genesis which shows the ideal of monogamy as the basis for a sound family life. [12]
    2. Using the ideas from the above passage, give four examples of how two married people are considered as one. [4]

  2. (a) EITHER

    1. Explain four Zambian Traditional practices that show that men are not equal to women. [4]
    2. Mention four categories of woman today and in the early church and how they were harmed by many forms of degrading discrimination. [4]

    (b)

    1. Give two Bible contents, one from John's Gospel which explains Jesus proclaiming the dignity of each person and that love govern all human relations and another from the Book of Galatians that illustrates Paul's teaching on equality of people in Christ whatever their sex, race or social status. [12]
    2. Give four practical reasons why women should be given equal opportunities in the national development of the country. [4]

  3. (a) EITHER

    1. State four types of freedom that the young generation today enjoy in their courtship and marriage. [4]
    2. Briefly explain four elements found in Zambian Traditional marriage rites. [4]

    (b)

    1. Give the content of the passage from the book of Malachi in which God said no to divorce. [12]
    2. By using ideas from the above passage, what four pieces of advice would you give to a Christian couple that had divorced but plans to re-marry again. [4]

SECTION E: MAN'S RESPONSE TO GOD THROUGH FAITH AND LOVE

Answer only one question from this section.

  1. (a) EITHER

    1. State four changes one notices in prayer that can only be explained by the silent action of God. [4]
    2. State the meaning of the word Islam from the Arabic root "SLIM" and state three qualities that are found in a man/woman who submits to Allah. [4]

    (b)

    1. Give the content from the passage of St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians that explains that the Ministry of Salvation is now revealed through Christ to all mankind. [12]
    2. Give four practical examples of how a Christian through his work and behaviour can lead his/her family get closer to God. [4]

  2. (a) EITHER

    1. Give four reasons why some people abandon their faith in God. [4]
    2. Briefly explain in two ways what magic is and explain two things that a traditional healer does. [4]

    (b)

    1. Give the content from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah in which he taught the Israelites that fulfilling rituals only is an evasion of God. [12]
    2. State four practical "rituals" that are being performed today in Zambia as a way of evasion of God. [4]

  3. (a) EITHER

    1. Mention four ways of Zambian Traditional involvement that shows co-operations. [4]
    2. List four ways that the church in Zambia expresses their commitment to Jesus. [4]

    (b)

    1. Give the contents from the Books of Peter and the Gospel of John that explains that Christian involvement in the world entails suffering for Christ and that the Eucharist is a source and sign of unity which sums up a Christian's total commitment to Christ. [12]
    2. Explain how a Christian boy or girl in school can use their faith to show involvement with God. Give four examples. [4]