Questions
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES
- This paper consists of six questions.
- Answer any FIVE questions in the spaces provided.
- Each question carries 20 marks.
- Candidates should answer the questions in English.
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- Give six reasons how the learning of Christian Religious Education promotes equity. (6mks)
- Describe the translation of the bible from its original language into local Kenya languages. (7mks)
- Identify seven ways in which Christians can avoid sin. (7mks)
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- Describe the covenant ceremony between God and Abraham in genesis 15:1-9. (7mks)
- Explain characteristics of a covenant demonstrated in the covenant between God and Abraham. (8mks)
- What is the importance of the Decalogue to Christians Today. (5mks)
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- Outline seven duties of Samuel in Israel. (7mks)
- Describe how prophet Elijah fought against corruption and injustice in Israel in 1st kings 21. (7mks)
- Give six reasons why Christians should fight against the spread of devil worship in Kenya today. (6mks)
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- Identify six methods used by old testament prophets to pass on their messages. (6mks?)
- Outline the teaching of prophet Amos on Israel election (8mks)
- State six ways through which prophecy is practiced in the church today. (6mks)
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- State eight occasions when Nehemiah prayed. (8mks)
- Outline the promises that the Israelites made when they renewed their covenant with God during the time of Nehemiah (Nehemiah:10 28-39) (7mks)
- Give seven lessons learnt from Nehemiah’s prayer life. (5mks)
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- Identify six elements of worship in traditional African society. (6mks)
- Identify seven roles of the priest in the traditional African society. (7mks)
- State seven changes that have taken place in traditional African medical practices today. (7mks)
Marking Scheme
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- Give six reasons why the learning of Christian Religious Education promotes equity. (6mks)
- CRE Teaches Oneness/Common Origin/Common Destiny
- Learners acquire Christian’s virtues which promotes equity eg. Love equality etc.
- CRE teaches about botherless and togetherness in Jesus.
- CRE teaches learners to appreciate people’s religion and culture.
- CRE condemns social injustices
- CRE teaches that male/female are equal before God.
- Describe the translation of the bible from its original language into local Kenya languages. (7mks)
- The Old Testament was written in Hebrew.
- The Old Testament was translated in to Greek.
- The bible was translated in to Latin.
- The bible was translated directly from Greek into English.
- The bible was translated into other European languages.
- The bible was translated from English to Kiswahili. By missionaries.
- The bible was translated into local African languages.
- The translation of the bible into local languages is still ongoing.
- Identify seven ways in which Christians can avoid sin. (7mks)
- Obey God’s law
- Being prayerful
- Avoid selfish desires
- Seek guidance/counseling
- Avoid a bad company/peer influence
- Avoid drugs and alcohol abuse
- Avoid places that can make them vulnerable.
- Not misusing freedom/liberty
- Give six reasons why the learning of Christian Religious Education promotes equity. (6mks)
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- Describe the covenant ceremony between God and Abraham in genesis 15:1-9. (7mks)
- God appeared to Abraham in vision.
- Abraham was disturbed for not having son in his old/Abraham thought that a slave from his house hold would be his heir
- God assured him of a son/heir
- God assured him that his descendants would be as many as stars.
- Abraham believed in God’s promises.
- God reminded Abraham from where he had brought him from.
- Abraham wanted reassurance from god.
- God told him to bring him the following. –three year old heifer, three year old she-goat, three year old lamb, a fertile dove and a young pigeon.
- Abraham brought them, cut them into halves and laid each half opposite the other.
- Abraham drove away the birds of prey that came into the carcasses.
- At sunset Abraham fell into a deep sleep.
- God gave Abraham other promises.
- At night a smoking firepot and flaming torch passed in between the ..
- God made a covenant with Abraham.
- Explain characteristics of a covenant demonstrated in the covenant between God and Abraham. (8mks)
- Two parties- God and Abraham
- Promises-God made several promises
- Sign- circumcision
- Covenant -was sealed through sacrifices of animals
- It had a ceremony- Abraham offered animals for sacrifices
- What is the importance of the Decalogue to Christians Today? (5mks)
- It encourages Christians to practice monotheism
- It makes Christian aware of the sacredness of sex.
- Teaches Christians to uphold the sanctity of life.
- Enable Christians to honor god and observe the Sabbath day.
- Enable to be honest/sincere in their dealings with others.
- Guards them against the idols of today.
- Guides them to respect other people/parents.
- Reminds them to respect other people’s properties.
- Describe the covenant ceremony between God and Abraham in genesis 15:1-9. (7mks)
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- Outline seven duties of Samuel in Israel. (7mks)
- He interceded between God and Israelites and asked them to worship God alone.
- He made sacrifices to God on behave of Israelites.
- He built an alter to God at Ramah.
- He settled disputes among the Israelites.
- He led the Israelites to war against their enemies.
- He advised the Israelites against a king and the dangers of having an earthly king.
- He anointed Saul as the first king and David as the second king of Israel.
- He condemned king Saul for his foolish acts and prophesied to him that kingdom will not endure
- Describe how Prophet Elijah fought against corruption and injustice in Israel in 1st kings 21. (7mks)
- Ahab coveted Naboth’s vineyard which was adjacent to the palace.
- He offered to buy it but Naboth refused because it was a family inheritance.
- The king was depressed but jezebel planned a corrupt scheme to acquire it.
- This lead to stoning to death of Naboth as a punishment.
- Ahab went and possessed the land.
- God sent Elijah to go and pronounce judgement on the house of Ahab.
- Ahab was remorseful and God promised to effect punishment during the reign of his sons.
- Give six reasons why Christians should fight against the spread of devil worship in Kenya today. (6mks)
- It’s against God’s commandments Christians having a duty fight it.
- Because it advocates for human destruction.
- It advocates for materialism as a guiding principle to man’s success.
- Devil worship leads to lack of faith/reliance to God.
- Rituals involved in devil worship are dehumanizing.
- Christians fight devil worship to warn peoples of God’s judgement if they do not turn back to him.
- It instills fear on God people.
- Outline seven duties of Samuel in Israel. (7mks)
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- Identify six methods used by Old Testament prophets to pass on their messages. (6mks?)
- Through sermons/public speeches.
- Through symbolic actions /demonstrations.
- By written letters to the audience.
- By use of family life situations/personal experience.
- By performing miracles.
- Through dialogue with the audience
- Through songs
- Some had disciples.
- Outline the teaching of prophet Amos on Israel election (8mks)
- Israel’s election was not of God’s own initiative/favor for them/God’s chosen people.
- God delivered the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt.
- He led them during the exodus.
- He protected them in the wilderness.
- He defeated all their enemies.
- He gave them a special land to invent.
- God raised prophets among them to lead them in religious life.
- God was to punish the Israelites because of their disobedience.
- State six ways through which prophecy is practiced in the church today. (6mks)
- It is used by pastors and priests to condemn evils in the society.
- It is used to foretell God’s plan for his people.
- It helps pastors and priest to win converts for Christ through the interpretation of the gospel.
- It provides hope to the hopeless.
- It strengthens Christian’s faith during suffering or time of difficulties.
- It enables Christians to live exemplary lives.
- It enables the Christians to know the will of God
- Identify six methods used by Old Testament prophets to pass on their messages. (6mks?)
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- State eight occasions when Nehemiah prayed. (8mks)
- Before asking Artaxerxes to let him go back to Judah.
- When he learned that Jewish in Judah were suffering and the walls was in ruins.
- When enemies made fun of the jew and discouraged them from rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem.
- When the enemies conspired to attack Jerusalem to stop the construction work
- After he condemned the rich for oppressing the poor.
- When his enemies planned to harm him.
- When he was frightened by Shemaiah to hide in the temple claiming there was a plot to kill him.
- When he cleansed and recognized the temple for worship.
- After warning the people of Judah against violating the Sabbath law.
- When he chased away the son in law of sanballat.
- After cleansing the Israelites of foreign influence.
- Outline the promises that the Israelites made when they renewed their covenant with God during the time of Nehemiah (Nehemiah:10 28-39) (7mks)
- The Israelites promised to live according to Gods laws/commands.
- Not to intermarry with foreigners.
- To cancel debts every seventh year.
- To contribute to the annual temple expenses/ensure the house of God wasn’t neglected.
- To provide sacrifices and offering for the temple/arrange from the provision of wood for burnt sacrifices.
- To offer the first fruit their harvest/dedicate first born sons and flock.
- To pay their tithe in accordance to the law.
- Give seven lessons learnt from Nehemiah’s prayer life. (5mks)
- Christians should have faith in God.
- Christian should pray for God’s guidance.
- Christians should worship God through prayers.
- Christians should have strength and courage when faced with problems.
- Christians should intercede for others before God.
- State eight occasions when Nehemiah prayed. (8mks)
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- Identify six elements of worship in traditional African society. (6mks)
- Prayer-conversation between God and the living.
- Sacrifice- involve the shedding of blood of animals, bids and humans.
- Offerings- involves farm produce.
- Libation-liquid food offered to appease the ancestors.
- Invocations- call upon God, ancestors of spirits e.g during rites of passage, in prayers.
- Songs-rhythmical sounds.
- Dances –rhythmical movement to honor their gods.
- Respecting the place of worship.
- Identify seven roles of the priest in the traditional African society. (7mks)
- They offer sacrifice on behalf of the community.
- They are mediators between God and the people.
- They advise people on proper ways of living e.g the relationship with the ancestors.
- They are involved in decision making on crucial issues in the society.
- They offer prayers during occasions like initiation, marriage and death.
- They perform cleansing ceremonies and healing.
- They warn communities on impending danger and calamities.
- They reconcile warning communities.
- Three preside over oathing ceremonies.
- State seven changes that have taken place in traditional African medical practices today.(7mks)
- Doctors not consult the spirit today while treating the patient.
- Advanced research/diagnosis of diseases
- He has been rejected as it lack more measures prescription.
- Development of vaccine/disease can be prevented.
- Operations are done using medicine.
- There is formal training that requires qualifications.
- Institutions have been established to cater for the sick.
- Identify six elements of worship in traditional African society. (6mks)
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