Religion, Social Issues & Areas of Conflict is one of 9 topics in the Grade 12 Religion Studies 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. The first step in the structured strategy this lesson describes for addressing a major social problem is:
Identifying and analysing the problem clearly and accurately, using reliable evidence
Immediately proposing a solution without any prior analysis
Selecting a religious source at random
Skipping directly to practical steps
Answer: Identifying and analysing the problem clearly and accurately, using reliable evidence — The recommended process begins with identifying and analysing the problem clearly and accurately, including its scope, causes and who is affected, using reliable evidence rather than assumption.
Easy
2. The final step in this structured strategy involves:
Outlining practical steps to be taken to reach a solution
Only identifying the problem, with no further action required
Only citing religious sources, with no practical application
Ignoring the problem entirely once it has been identified
Answer: Outlining practical steps to be taken to reach a solution — The final step involves outlining practical steps to be taken to reach a solution, translating identified values or guidance into concrete, realistic actions.
Medium
3. Name ONE major social problem this lesson suggests as suitable for this kind of structured strategy.
Answer: Poverty — Suitable major social problems include poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, gender-based violence, environmental degradation, or other significant social challenges relevant to South Africa or the wider world.
