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Studies of Religion II

Stage 6 · HSC questions by topic

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Studies of Religion II

Atlas organises human-reviewed questions against the NSW Stage 6 Studies of Religion IIsyllabus. Every published question retains its exam source and page.

Syllabus: NESA Stage 6 (2009)
Explore the NESA Stage 6 (2009) syllabus topics

Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945

  • Religion in Australia

Religious Tradition Depth Studies

  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Islam
  • Judaism

Religion and Non-Religion

  • Religion and Non-Religion

Religion and Peace

  • Religion and Peace
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2025HSC
Q6

Which of the following is most likely a secular activity?
A. Studying at a religious school
B. Attending a graduation ceremony
C. A Christian family praying at a church service
D. Participating in an interdenominational fundraiser

1 mark
Multiple choice
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Q8

The Australian Survey of Social Attitudes is conducted annually. In 2018, it asked questions about the topic of religion. Which of the following responses from the survey could be from an adherent of a New Age religion?
A. I have confidence in mainstream church leadership.
B. I consider myself to be more spiritual than religious.
C. I put my complete trust in science rather than a religious faith.
D. I believe traditional religion is as relevant today as it was in the past.

1 mark
Multiple choice
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Q13

How does atheism help a person find meaning in life?
A. By encouraging belief in an afterlife
B. By supporting personal value and choice
C. By guiding people to follow a sacred text
D. By teaching that god gives life its purpose

1 mark
Multiple choice
2025HSC
Q14

I love attending the Festival of Stars and Spirits because it’s somewhere I can really express my individuality. The above quote demonstrates that new religious expressions and spiritualities
A. appeal only to younger people.
B. reduce the availability of mystical opportunities.
C. increase attendance at traditional communal worship.
D. assist in the search for personal fulfilment and meaning. 2552 –7–

1 mark
Multiple choice
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Q18

Alex and Cam are having a conversation.
ALEX: So, where do you stand on the whole god thing?
CAM: Honestly, I’m not sure. I just don’t think anyone knows for sure.
ALEX: Yeah, but don’t most people either believe or not?
CAM: I don’t know, I’m open to the idea that something might be out there but I haven’t seen anything that proves it.
From the above conversation, Cam is best described as
A. an agnostic.
B. an animist.
C. an atheist.
D. a humanist.

1 mark
Multiple choice
2025HSC
Q19

Statement 1: The growth of new religious expressions has led to the abandonment of environmental concerns in favour of technological progress.
Statement 2: New religious expressions emphasise the spiritual connection with nature and promote ecological responsibility.
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.

1 mark
Multiple choice
2025HSC
Q20

Scientific Humanism’s goal is to understand the world and guide human behaviour. Which of the following best reflects this belief system?
A. Emphasis on welfare, ethics and reason
B. Promotion of faith-based spiritual practices
C. Reliance on ancient traditions and divine instructions for decision making
D. Prioritisation of individual subjective experiences as the only source of truth

1 mark
Multiple choice