cameroon gce A level June 2024 religious studies 2
cameroon gce A level June 2024 religious studies 2
1.0 The OLD TESTAMENT/JEWISH BIBLE
Section1.1The Patriarchs to David
1. The visit of the three men to Abraham at the oaks of Mamre is an unforgettable event. Comment. (25 marks)
2. Laban and Bethuel acknowledged that Rebecca’s marriage proposal was from the Lord. Discuss the role Culture
played in the search for a wife for Isaac. (25 marks)
3. Assess the religious significance of Joseph in the history of Isreal. (25 marks)
4. Analyse Moses’ reluctance to return to Egypt and how Yahweh convinced him. (25 marks)
5. How pivotal was the role of Samuel as a king maker in Israel? (25 marks)
6. Comment on the religious and political achievements of King David of Israel. (25 marks)
Section 5.3 Islam
“This is the book: in it is guidance, without doubt to those who fear ALLAH”. How far is this an apt description of
the Holy Qur’an?
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(25 marks)
8. Critically examine the belief in the books in Islam. (25 marks)
9. Discuss the religious significance of Hajj as a pillar of Islam (25 marks)
10. (a) Define Salat
(b) What is the link between Salat and Zakkat?
(c) Discuss the centrality of Friday prayer at noon in Islam.
(5 marks)
(5 marks)
(15 marks)
11. (a) Who is an Imam?
State and explain the qualities that are sought for an Imam in the Muslim community.
Apart from leading prayers, what other functions are expected from an Imam in the community?(8 marks)
(7 marks)
(b) (10 marks)
(c)
12. “Jd -u- fitr is more of a social occasion than a religious festival”. Evaluate the validity of this assertion.(25 marks)
Section 5.5 African Traditional Beliefs and Practices
Substantiate with at least five features, the fact that African Traditional Religions is a “Religion” on its own merit
(25 marks)
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14. Comment on the assertion that the African is a communal being. (25 marks)
15. Analyse the concept of divinity in ATR. (25 marks)
16. Examine the works of the Supreme Being in ATR. (25 marks)
17. Comment on the concepts of witchcraft and sorcery in African Traditional Religions. (25 marks)
18. Examine the assertion that ATR is part and parcel of African heritage. (25 marks)
