Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE - NSC Religion Studies - Question 1 - 2016 - Paper 1
Question 1
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer and write 'true' or 'false' next to the question number (1.3.1–1.3.5) in the ANSWER BO... show full transcript
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Step 1
1.3.1 'Paternal' means being related on the mother's side of the family.
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False. 'Paternal' means being related on the father's side of the family.
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1.3.2 A New Testament is a verse, syllable or phrase believed to be of divine origin that is used in rituals or meditation in different religions.
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False. A New Testament refers to the collection of writings that comprise the second part of the Christian Bible, not specifically a verse or phrase.
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1.3.3 The epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata are the most popular texts in the religious literature of Hinduism.
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True.
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1.3.4 The ideal in Theravada Buddhism is for the individual to live a life of meditation in order to become reincarnated.
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False. The ideal in Theravada Buddhism is for the individual to attain enlightenment (Nirvana) through meditation and practice, escaping the cycle of reincarnation.
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1.3.5 Convictions refer to the beliefs that provide a central frame of reference for a religion.
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False. Convictions are beliefs held firmly and may not always refer to a central frame of reference; they can be personal and subjective.
