cameroon gce A level June 2025 religious studies 2

cameroon gce A level June 2025 religious studies 2

cameroon gce A level June 2025 religious studies 2

1.0 The OLD TESTAMENT/JEWISH BIBLE

Section 1.1 The Patriarchs to David

1. The book of Genesis gives a picture of a personal relationship between God and individuals. Comment on this claim using the example of any two Patriarchs. (25 marks)
2. Critically examine the sources of Jacob’s disagreement with his brother Esau. (25 marks)
3. Examine the role played by Jethro in the life of Moses.                         (25 marks)
4. Assess the full implication of the call of Samuel.                         (25 marks)
5. “Saul was the first king in Israel but David was the real founder of the state of Israel”. Discuss. (25 marks)
6. “Obedience is better than sacrifice.” Comment on the validity of this statement in relation to Saul. (25 marks)

Section 5.3 Islam

7. ‘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?                                                             (25 marks)
8. Critically examine the belief in ‘the Books’ in Islam.                         (25 marks)
9. Discuss the religious significance of the Hajj as a pillar of Islam.                         (25 marks)
10. “Proclaim! In the name of the Lord and cherisher who created man from a clot…”
    a) Situate this text in its proper context.                         (07 marks)
    b) How did this event change the life of the man who was instructed to proclaim?                    (18 marks)
11. ‘The fear of Judgement Day and the joy or torment that will follow remains a fundamental guiding principle in Islam’. Assess the validity of this statement. (25 marks)
12. Identify and comment on any three pillars of Islam that demonstrate unity and solidarity as an expression of Islam.                                                 (20 marks)

Section 5.5 African Traditional Beliefs and Practices

13. Examine the importance of marriage in African Traditional Religion.                         (25 marks)
14. “The concept of Divinity in African Traditional Religion is well stratified”. Discuss. (25 marks)
15. Communal life is a major feature in African Traditional Religion. Comment! (25 marks)
16. Evaluate the importance of Sacred Places of worship in African Traditional Religion. (25 marks)
17. What are the causes of death in African Traditional Religion?                         (25 marks)
18. Prayer is an essential element in African Traditional Religion. How valid is this assertion? (25 marks)