ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

FAMILY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES 6074/2

PAPER 2 Christianity and Islam

SPECIMEN PAPER 3 hours

Additional materials:
Answer paper

TIME 3 hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the answer
paper/answer booklet.
Answer four questions.
Answer at least one question from each of the Sections A and B.
Write your answers on the separate answer paper provided.
If you use more than one sheet of paper, fasten the sheets together.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

All questions in this paper carry 25 marks.

You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in
your answers.

This specimen paper consists of 2 printed pages.

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Section A

Christianity

1 Discuss the relationship between the Old Testament and the New
Testament. [25]

2 Assess the role of female disciples in the gospels. [25]

3 Examine how the gospels portray prominent economic activities in

Palestine. How do people in your society make a living? [25]

4 ‘Although the issue of circumcision was controversial in the early church,

it has become significant in today’s society’. Discuss. [25]

5 Evaluate the significance of signs and wonders in the development of the

early church. [25]

Section B

Islam

6 Discuss the importance of the Koran in Islam. [25]

7 Analyse the pillars of Islamic faith. [25]

8 Assess Islam’s contribution to human health. [25]

9 Examine the Islamic rules of behaviour in relation to good citizenship. [25]

10 Explore the importance of humanitarian services in Islam. [25]

6074/2 SPECIMEN PAPER