VCE Religion and Society Past Exam Questions
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Section B, Question 4(a)Question part (a)
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a. Outline one significant challenge faced by a religious tradition or religious denomination that you have studied in detail. 2 marks
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b. Refer to the challenge you described in your response to part a. Discuss the intended outcomes of the stances and supporting responses taken beyond resolution of the challenge i
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a. Outline one belief of a religious tradition or religious denomination that you have studied. 2 marks
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b. Explain how specific sacred stories express the belief and support the meaning of the belief outlined in part a. 6 marks Extra space for responses Clearly number all responses i
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 63.3% of available · official reportFull marks: 25% of students · official report
a. Explain the purpose religions may have in responding to questions about the nature and purpose of human life. 3 marks
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b. Demonstrate how one belief about the nature and purpose of human life of a religious tradition or religious denomination achieves the purpose explained in part a above. 4 marks
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Question 2 (4 marks) Outline two reasons why religion generally takes stances on challenges. Id I & 2 £ 8 H ° = o [=]
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Question 3 (6 marks) Outline two ways in which the expression of religious beliefs in general might be influenced by the interpretation of significant life experiences. o ° =) S H
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a. Identify three sources that determine stances taken on challenges by religion generally. 3 marks
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b. Explain how one of the sources identified in part a above might contribute to religion generally taking a stance against challenges. 4marks Id I & 2 £ 8 H ° = o [=]
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 53.3% of available · official reportFull marks: 5% of students · official report
Question 5 (6 marks) Explain the role of the aspect ‘texts’ in expressing meaning and in responding to the search for meaning in religion generally. o ° =) S H FE he ES @ El ? E En
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 49% of available · official reportFull marks: 3% of students · official report
Question 1 (10 marks) Describe how the aspect of rituals expresses two different religious beliefs in a religious tradition or religious denomination you have studied. Id I & 2 £ 8
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