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NSW HSC 2010 : STUDIES OF RELIGION - 1

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2010 H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E E X A M I N AT I O N Studies of Religion I Total marks 50 S ection I General Instructions Reading time 5 minutes 1 Working time 1 hours 2 Write using black or blue pen Write your Centre Number and Student Number at the top of page 5 Pages 2 5 15 marks Attempt Questions 1 11 Allow about 25 minutes for this section S ection II Pages 7 8 15 marks Attempt ONE question from Questions 1 5 Allow about 30 minutes for this section S ection III Pages 9 10 20 marks Attempt ONE question from Questions 1 5 Allow about 35 minutes for this section 3500 Section I Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945 15 marks Attempt Questions 1 11 Allow about 25 minutes for this section Use the multiple-choice answer sheet for Questions 1 10. 1 What did the Mabo decision recognise? (A) Australia was declared terra nullius. (B) Native title overrules pastoral leases. (C) Indigenous peoples have native title to land. (D) Aboriginal peoples have the right to negotiate. 2 How has Christianity changed in Australia since 1945? (A) Denomination switching has caused Pentecostalism to grow. (B) Ecumenism has caused Christianity to become a more dominant tradition. (C) Funding arrangements for religious schools have caused Catholicism to grow. (D) Immigration has caused sectarianism and secularism to grow in Christian denominations. 3 Which of the following is an example of secularisation? (A) Peace march on Palm Sunday (B) Shops trading seven days a week (C) Rise in the number of cults in Australia (D) Multifaith service for the victims of the Victorian bushfires 4 What is the main function of the National Council of Churches? (A) To promote ecumenism (B) To prevent secularisation (C) To promote reconciliation (D) To prevent denominational switching 2 Use your own knowledge and the following table to answer Question 5. Awaiting copyright 5 Immigration was responsible for the greatest percentage growth in which group? (A) Catholic (B) Non-Christian (C) Methodist/Uniting (D) Presbyterian/Reformed 6 What is the primary function of Aboriginal ceremonial life? (A) To celebrate the Dreaming (B) To worship ancestral beings (C) To commemorate past activities (D) To merge past, present and future 7 Which of the following best explains the rise of New Age religions? (A) Post-war immigration (B) Abolition of the White Australia Policy (C) Wider visions of enlightenment and fulfilment in society (D) Changes in the governing structures of traditional, mainstream religions 3 Use the table to answer Questions 8 and 9. Awaiting copyright 8 What is the Parliament of the World s Religions in Melbourne an example of? (A) Secularism (B) Ecumenism (C) New Age religions (D) Interfaith dialogue 9 Which of the following statements best reflects religion in Australia? (A) Australia is an ecumenical community. (B) Australia is a multifaith society that believes in God. (C) Australia endorses ecumenical relationships with Asia. (D) Australia is a multifaith society that fosters religious diversity. 10 Which three religions have experienced growth in Australia as a result of immigration since 1990? (A) Hinduism, Islam, Judaism (B) Buddhism, Islam, Judaism (C) Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam (D) Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism 4 Board of Studies NSW 2010 2 010 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Studies of Religion Centre Number Section I (continued) Student Number Attempt Question 11 Answer the question in the space provided. This space provides guidance for the expected length of response. Question 11 (5 marks) Awaiting copyright Describe the ways in which Aboriginal spirituality is closely linked to belonging to country. ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... 3501 5 BLANK PAGE 6 Board of Studies NSW 2010 2 010 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Studies of Religion I Section II Religious Tradition Depth Study 15 marks Attempt ONE question from Questions 1 5 Allow about 30 minutes for this section Answer the question in the Studies of Religion Section II Answer Booklet. Question 1 Buddhism (15 marks) (a) (i) Outline ONE Buddhist ethical teaching on ONE of the following areas: 3 Bioethics Environmental ethics Sexual ethics. (ii) Describe TWO examples of the ethical teaching identified in part (a) (i). 4 (b) Evaluate the significance of ONE of the following practices in the lives of adherents. 8 Pilgrimage Temple puja Wesak Question 2 Christianity (15 marks) (a) (i) Outline ONE Christian ethical teaching in ONE of the following areas: 3 Bioethics Environmental ethics Sexual ethics. (ii) Describe TWO examples of the ethical teaching identified in part (a) (i). 4 (b) Evaluate the significance of ONE of the following practices in the lives of adherents. 8 Baptism Marriage ceremony Saturday/Sunday worship 3502 7 Question 3 Hinduism (15 marks) (a) Outline ONE significant practice within Hinduism from the following: 3 Marriage ceremony Pilgrimage Temple worship. (b) (i) Describe the contribution to the development and expression of Hinduism of ONE significant person or school of thought other than the Vedas. 4 (ii) Assess the impact on Hinduism of the significant person or school of thought identified in part (b) (i). 8 Question 4 Islam (15 marks) (a) (i) Outline ONE significant practice within Islam from the following: 3 Friday prayer at the mosque Funeral ceremony Hajj. (ii) Link the chosen significant practice from part (a) (i) to beliefs of Islam. 4 (b) Analyse the influence of ethical teaching on the life of adherents in ONE of the following areas: 8 Bioethics Environmental ethics Sexual ethics. Question 5 Judaism (15 marks) (a) Outline ONE significant practice within Judaism from the following: 3 Death and mourning Marriage Synagogue services. (b) (i) Describe the contribution to Judaism of ONE significant person or school of thought, other than Abraham or Moses. 4 (ii) Assess the impact on Judaism of the significant person or school of thought identified in part (b) (i). 8 8 Section III Religious Tradition Depth Study 20 marks Attempt ONE question from Questions 1 5 Choose a DIFFERENT Religious Tradition from the one you chose in Section II Allow about 35 minutes for this section Answer the question in a writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available. In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: demonstrate knowledge and understanding relevant to the question incorporate significant aspects of religion to illustrate your answer communicate using language and terminology appropriate to the study of religion present ideas clearly in a cohesive response Question 1 Buddhism (20 marks) Buddhists just go simply. To what extent does this statement illustrate the influence of Buddhism on individuals and the Buddhist community? Question 2 Christianity (20 marks) By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35 New King James version With reference to the quotation, evaluate the influence of Christianity in the life of adherents and the Christian community. Question 3 Hinduism (20 marks) Awaiting copyright To what extent does this quotation express the distinctive Hindu answer to the enduring questions of human existence? Please turn over 9 Question 4 Islam (20 marks) In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful, . . . to You alone do we turn for help. Guide us along the straight path. Qur an 1:2 6 To what extent does this quotation express the distinctive Islamic answer to the enduring questions of human existence? Question 5 Judaism (20 marks) From generation to generation, Judaism teaches us how to deepen our lives, to improve the world and to join with others who have the same lofty aims. With reference to the quotation, explain how Judaism as a living religious tradition gives depth and meaning to the life of the individual and the Jewish community. 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