Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education(KCSE 2013) Hindu Religious Education Paper 2 with Marking Scheme

1.    
   1. Describe the rites and rituals of the Sikh Naam Karan Sanskar. (9 marks)
   2. Name five types of Hindu temple worship. 5 marks)
   3. Identify any six essential items used when visiting the Darasar. (6 marks)   
2.    
   1. Define the three aspects of Karma. (3 marks)
   2. Describe the ways of correcting the effects of accumulated Karma. (10 marks)
   3. Describe the characteristics of a person dominated by Rajas Guna. (7 marks) 
3.    
   1. Describe how Rishi Bodh Divas is celebrated in Arya Samaj. (6 marks)
   2. Explain the importance of Utsav in the lives of Hindus. (8 marks)
   3. Describe ways in which Dashera is celebrated in Kenya. (6 marks)
4.    
   1. State four reasons why Hindus visit Amarnath. (8 marks)
   2. Explain the importance of the Sikh trithakshetra of Hazoor Sahib. (4 marks)
   3. Give the names and locations of Chardham Yatra. (8 marks)
5.    
   1. Discuss the contributions made by Rishi Dayanand in the spread of Vedic teachings in the modern period. (8 marks)
   2. Identify the means by which Buddhism spread during the reign of King Ashok. (8 marks)
   3. State four means of propagation of Hindu Dharma during the ancient period. (4 marks)
6.    
   1. Identify the sites selected for building places of worship. (8 marks)
   2. Discuss the contributions made by Hindu Scholars in the field of:
      
      1. medicine. (6 marks)
      2. astronomy. (6 marks)

MARKING SCHEME

1.    
   1. Rites & Rituals of the Sikh Naam Karan Sanskar
      
      1. Family arranges the details of the ceremony.
      2. The venue is always the Gurudwara.
      3. Akhand path is read.
      4. Ardas is performed/Japji is recited.
      5. The parents, the child & family attend after having bathed & worn clean clothes from home.
      6. The Guru Granth is paid obescience - bowed to.
      7. The Guru Granth is opened at random and the Gyaniji/priest points out the name or three word added for a girl’s name.
      8. The child is blessed with the new name & given Amrit.
      9. All those who attended the ceremony are treated to Langar.
      10. Gifts are given to the child.
          9 x 1 = 9 marks
   2. Types of Hindu Temple Worship
      
      1. Personal worship
      2. Communal worship
      3. Satsang
      4. Katha
      5. Kirtan
      6. Havan
      7. Padth
   3. Essential items used when visiting the Darasar
      
      1. Katasanu - mat
      2. Whisk - vinjado/chamar
      3. Rice
      4. Flowers
      5. Muhpati
      6. Chakhdo - wooden board
      7. Kumkum
      8. Chandan
      9. Aarti plate
      10. Dakshina/Dan/money for offering
      11. Scriptures
2.    
   1. The three aspects of Karma
      1. Karta - is the doer of deeds & action
      2. Karma - is the deed or action itself
      3. Karana - is the means/instruments e.g. hands, legs, eyes through which deeds are done.
         3 x 1 = 3 marks
   2. Ways of correcting the effect of accumulated Karma
      
      1. keeping full faith in Parmatma.
      2. praying and keeping Parmatma close to one’s heat.
      3. By doing good Karma without expectation of reward.
      4. By getting rid of anger, temptation, greed, violence.
      5. By not accumulating Karma through; 
         thoughts - thinking good of all 
         words - speaking kindly and truthfully 
         action - by giving service to all around - family.
      6. looking after the environment by
         - planting trees
         - taking care of animals
         - beatifying the environment -growing flowers, plants, etc.
      7. by cultivating the virtue of forgiveness
      8. by giving respect to all living beings.
      9. by doing his God-given duties faithfully
      10. by repenting for his sins
      11. accepting his present without complaints.10 x 1 = 10 marks
   3. The Characteristics of a person dominated by the Rajas Guna
      A person dominated by Rajas guna is:
      
      1. fond of creature comforts so he likes to live in good & comfortable homes
      2. wear good clothes
      3. is passionate
      4. is attached to material things
      5. likes to enjoy himself.
      6. full of desire
      7. is ever agitated
      8. has activities all the time
      9. greedy so becomes selfish & self centered.
      10. He neither rises in life or falls into tamas.
          7 x 1 = 7 marks
3.    
   1. How Rishi Bodh Divas is celebrated in Arya Samaj
      
      1. Prayers are recited.
      2. Havan is performed.
      3. Vedic discourses are given.
      4. Debates are held on religious topics.
      5. Schools are involved in dramatizing lives of
         Dayand Swami
         Vivekand.
         Shradhanand
         Lala Lajpatrai
         Lekhram.
      6. All above are remembered and their teachings remembered.
      7. All above are paid tribute to
      8. Rishi Langar is held.
      9. Prayers for peace are recited.
      10. Alms are given.
          6 x 1 = 6 marks
   2. The importance of Utsav in the lives of Hindus
      
      1. Re affirm beliefs and recollect the personalities &
      2. their teachings.
      3. promote cultural & social traditions
      4. come together in prayers for peace, unity
      5. Break the monotony of daily routine
      6. Promoting happiness & optimistic attitudes
      7. Worship & prayers
      8. Perform rites & rituals of particular utsav
      9. Create religious & harmonious atmosphere
      10. strengthen family ties & relationships
      11. Promote & strengthen patriotism
      12. Promote national peace & unity
      13. Mark seasonal changes by celebrating and dancing (at plating, harvest, etc.)
      14. Learning about our ancestors & history
      15. Dramatization & role playing of spiritual enlightened beings.
      16. Stress is reduced
      17. Artistic talents are recognized & promoted.
          8 x 1 = 8 marks
   3. The ways in which Dashera is celebrated in Kenya
      
      1. Visit the temple/place of worship
      2. Listen to the religious discourse on the victor over evil
      3. Dramatize the killing of Ravan by Rama
      4. Fun fair & Fete activities
      5. Do alms
      6. Join Satsang
      7. Sing Bhajans
      8. Remember the story of Ramayan/role play/dramatize.
      9. Burn the effigy of Ravan
      10. Fireworks display
      11. Entertainment stalls
      12. Maha prasad
      13. Continuous Ram Jaap
      14. Learn/practise archery
      15. Havan is performed.
      16. Puja is done.
4.    
   1. Reasons why Hindus visit Amarnath 6 x 1 = 6 marks
      Hindu visit Amarnath because:
      1. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva
      2. It has a naturally formed Shivlinga.
      3. Lord Shiva forms part of Trimurti so Hindus worship Lord Shiva in the form of Linga.
      4. Lord Shiva delivered the science of yoga at Amarnath.
      5. It is full of religious and peaceful vibrations.
      6. It is one a scenic top of Himalayas & very conducive to meditation.
      7. People say their prayers & offer worship.
      8. Brings contact with other like minded pilgrims.
         4 x 2 = 8 marks
   2. The importance of the Sikh Trithakshetra of Hazoor Sahib
      
      1. It is situated on the banks of a river/Godavari
      2. It is also called Nanded
      3. Guru Govind Singh declared the Guru Granth Sahib as the Living Guru
      4. Guru Govind Singh died here
      5. The Shrine is also known as Takhat
      6. All Sikh prayers are recited.
      7. All religious days are celebrated.
      8. Langar is offered daily.
         4 x 1 = 4 marks
   3. Names and locations of Chardham Yatra
      Name                    Location
      Rameshwaram       South India
      Dwarka                 Gujarat
      Badrinarayan         North India - Himalayas
   4. Jagannath East - Orissa 4 x 2 = 8 marks
5.    
   1. The contributions made by Rishi Dayanand in the spread of Vedic teachings in the modern period
      
      1. He revered the knowledge contained in the Vedas by thinking & studying it thoroughly.
      2. He spread the Vedic knowledge by giving religious discourse.
      3. He wrote many books explaining the Truth as contained in the Vedas.
      4. He wrote ‘Satyarth Prakash’ which laid down rules of living in a society
      5. He rejected idol worship and performing rites and rituals without understanding them.
      6. He propagated & promoted the performance of Yajna & havan.
      7. He abolished the ‘sati’ tradition.
      8. He encouraged women education.
      9. He encouraged women to study Vedas.
      10. He explained the Varna system.
      11. He explained the Ashrams.
      12. He founded Arya Samaj
      13. He stressed equality of man.
          8 x 1 = 8 marks
   2. The means by which Buddhism spread during the reign of King Ashok
      
      1. His position as the King helped one & all to learn about Buddhism.
      2. His wealth made it easy.
      3. His leadership - as a converted Buddhist influenced many.
      4. His emissaries & missionaries went far & wide as far as Japan & China.
         He encouraged Buddhism to be illustrated in caves, on hillside stones and on pillars.
      5. He constructed temples dedicated to Buddha.
      6. He donated money, land for all activities.
      7. He gave protection & security to Buddhism.
      8. He made Buddhism a royal religion.
         8 x 1 = 8 marks
   3. Means of propagation of Hindu Dharma during Ancient period
      
      1. Through scriptures Veda
         - Rig 
         - Yajur 
         - Atharva
         - Agams
         - Upanishad
         - Aranyaka
      2. Through seers & rishis who pondered over life,
         Alma, Parmatma through meditation, concentration;
      3. Giving knowledge through/by keeping Shrams & teaching to the students.
      4. Through stories illustrating the Truths;
      5. Through compiling shlokas & notes on knowledge;
      6. Showing ways of singing.
         4 x 1 = 4 marks