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ZIMSEC O-Level Family and Religious Studies

1.2Theories of the origin of religion

Theories of the origin of religion in ZIMSEC O-Level Family and Religious Studies: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 1.2.1Outline theories of the origin of religion.
  2. 1.2.2Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each theory.

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Theories of the origin of religion: sample question

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According to Durkheim, what does a clan worship when it honours its totem?

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