Diversity & a Multi-Religious Society is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 Life Orientation CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. According to this lesson, which is the largest religion by number of adherents in South Africa?
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Answer: Christianity — Christianity, based on the teachings of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Bible, is the largest religion by number of adherents in South Africa.
Easy
2. Islam is based on the teachings of which figure, as recorded in the Quran?
The Prophet Muhammad
Jesus Christ
The Buddha
Moses
Answer: The Prophet Muhammad — Islam is based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad as recorded in the Quran.
Medium
3. Which world religion, focused on mindfulness, compassion and the reduction of suffering, is based on the teachings of the Buddha?
Answer: Buddhism — Buddhism is based on the teachings of the Buddha, focusing on principles such as mindfulness, compassion and the reduction of suffering.
