What is chosen to be upheld in ethical decisions is shaped by sources such as sacred texts or lived experience and how they help adherents navigate the world today. With reference to the stimulus, analyse how the ethical teachings of Hinduism guide adherents to navigate the world today. In your response, refer to ONE of the following areas: • Bioethics • Environmental ethics • Sexual ethics.

What is chosen to be upheld in ethical decisions is shaped by sources such as sacred texts or lived experience and how they help adherents navigate the world today. With reference to the stimulus, analyse how the ethical teachings of Islam guide adherents to navigate the world today. In your response, refer to ONE of the following areas: • Bioethics • Environmental ethics • Sexual ethics.

What is chosen to be upheld in ethical decisions is shaped by sources such as sacred texts or lived experience and how they help adherents navigate the world today. With reference to the stimulus, analyse how the ethical teachings of Judaism guide adherents to navigate the world today. In your response, refer to ONE of the following areas: • Bioethics • Environmental ethics • Sexual ethics.

Which of the following lists aspects of Aboriginal spirituality that are determined by the Dreaming?
A. Language, social status
B. Totems, sacred writings
C. Naming ceremony, land management
D. Kinship, obligations to the land and people

Which statement demonstrates why the Dreaming is important for the Land Rights movement?
A. It underpins connection to Country.
B. It allows for land to be bought and sold.
C. It provides an opportunity for economic growth.
D. It enables Australians to communicate in a common language.

What is the most significant ongoing effect of dispossession on Aboriginal spiritualities?
A. No obligation to the land or people
B. Disruption to Aboriginal Christian customs
C. No connection to individual and communal totems
D. Disruption to Aboriginal Peoples’ cultural practices

Which of the following is contributing to the declining influence of religion in Australian society?
A. Increasing secularism
B. Increasing sectarianism
C. Decreasing ecumenism
D. Decreasing multiculturalism

What is the most likely reason for switching denominations within the current religious landscape?
A. To create a dynamic and living religious tradition
B. To find a spirituality that aligns with an adherent’s values
C. To have a scientific understanding of the origins of the universe
D. To acquire greater power and influence over individuals in society

Which of the following lists of components are emphasised in New Age religions?
A. Environment, salvation, community
B. Sacred writings, class systems, meditation
C. Ethical teachings, institutional hierarchy, mysticism
D. Individualism, spiritual transformation, personal morality

According to Australian census data (2021), which of the following is correct?
A. Judaism is the fastest growing religion in Australia.
B. Religions other than Christianity are increasing in Australia.
C. Decreasing numbers of Australians identify as ‘No religion’.
D. Buddhism is the second largest religious tradition in Australia.

Which of the following best describes the importance of interfaith dialogue in multifaith Australia?
A. It encourages peaceful coexistence.
B. It supports those considering switching denominations.
C. It promotes greater cooperation between different Christian denominations.
D. It contributes financial assistance to those fleeing war and natural disasters.

Which row of the table shows the religion that represents Islam in Australia in 2021?

Australian Bureau of Statistics, “Religious affiliation in 2021” (released in 2022), Religious affiliation in Australia, accessed 05 November 2024.

Note: This question is not suitable for exam prepraration.

Statement 1: The Wik Decision (1996) extinguished pastoralists’ rights on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land.

Statement 2: The Native Title Act 1993 (Commonwealth) required all states and territories to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land rights claims to Commonwealth lands.

Which of the following is correct?
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
D. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

With reference to ONE of the following ecumenical organisations, describe the impact of a Christian ecumenical movement in Australia. • National Council of Churches • NSW Ecumenical Council

Outline ONE ethical teaching in Buddhism.

Religious practices are the sacred threads that weave together adherents’ beliefs and connect them to the divine. With reference to this statement, explain how ONE of the following practices expresses the beliefs of Buddhism: • Pilgrimage • Temple Puja • Wesak.

Outline ONE ethical teaching in Christianity.

Religious practices are the sacred threads that weave together adherents’ beliefs and connect them to the divine.
With reference to this statement, explain how ONE of the following practices expresses the beliefs of Christianity: • Baptism • Marriage ceremony • Saturday/Sunday worship.

Outline ONE ethical teaching in Islam.

Outline ONE ethical teaching in Judaism.

Significant people or schools of thought have been agents of change, enriching the faith and inspiring new forms of religious expression.
With reference to the statement, analyse the impact of ONE significant person OR school of thought, other than the Buddha.

Significant people or schools of thought have been agents of change, enriching the faith and inspiring new forms of religious expression. With reference to the statement, analyse the impact of ONE significant person OR school of thought, other than Jesus.