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INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES

This paper consist of six questions
Answer any FIVE questions from this paper

QUESTIONS	1	2	3	4	5	6	TOTAL SCORE
MARKS

QUESTIONS

1. Explain how the study of Christian Religious Education in school promotes international Cooperation (7mks)
2. Give six reasons why the Bible had to be compiled into its present form by the early Christians (6mks)
3. State seven factors that discourage Christians from reading the Bible in the church today (7mks)
1. Describe the covenant between God and Abraham Genesis 15:1-21 (8mks)
2. State seven similarities between Jewish and Traditional African practice of circumcision (7mks)
3. Give five ways in which Christians portray themselves in the society today (6mks)
1. Outline seven duties performed by Prophet Samuel in Israel (7mks)
2. State seven functions of the temple in the Jewish community (7mks)
3. Identify the causes of power struggle in the church in Kenya today (6mks)
1. Outline six characteristics of true prophets in the Old Testament (6mks)
2. State four ways in which the rich oppressed the poor during the time of prophet Amos (8mks)
3. Give six reasons why Christians find it difficult to help the needy in society today(6mks)
1. Explain six promises that the Israelites made when they renewed their covenant with God during the time of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 10:28-29) (6mks)
2. Explain four reasons that made Nehemiah to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem (8mks)
3. State six reasons why some Christians find it difficult to pray (6mks)
1. How do the aged in the Traditional African Communities prepare their family members before they die (7mks)
2. State the Traditional African understanding of the spirits (5mks)
3. What is the responsibility of the living towards the ancestors in the traditional African communities (8mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Explain how the study of Christian Religious Education in school promotes international cooperation (7mks)
  - Christian Religious Education teaches that God is the sole creator which leads to the appreciation of every person as God creation
  - The study of CRE teaches the learners social and moral values like love, peace, which enhances co-operation
  - Study of CRE foster tolerance of other people’s religious beliefs without being judgmental
  - CRE teaches learners that universal brotherhood and sisterhood through Christian origin of Adam and Eve
  - It teaches learners value of equality of all people through unity of believes in Christ
  - It brings various religious groups together which forms international organization hence promoting international cooperation
  - It teaches that all human beings are created in the image and likeness of God hence promoting cooperation as people appreciate and respect each other.
    (ANY 7x1 =7mks)
2. Give six reasons why the Bible had to be compiled into its present forms by the early Christians (6mks)
  - The eye witness of Jesus Christ were being killed
  - The bible was compiled in order to preserve information from getting lost
  - Due to increased number of believers who needed the bible to refer to/expansion of churches
  - To counteract false teaching/teachers who were confusing believers/new converts
  - The bible was compiled to ensure that same doctrine/beliefs were being taught to all Christians/people
  - It was compiled to reach out to the jews in the diaspora/outside Palestine
  - To preserve an orderly account of biblical themes/event/to avoid distortion
    (first 6x1=6mks)
3. state seven factors that discourage Christians from reading the Bible in church today (7mks)
  - The bible is too voluminous ,a factor that discourage some Christians from reading it
  - Poor role models ,Christians who claim to follow the teachings of the bible
  - Lack of faith by some Christians in bible teaching
  - The bible condemns their sinful behavior hence trying to avoid reading it
  - Illiteracy by some Christians whereby not all are educated
  - Difficult language used in writing the bible
  - Lack of interest and laziness by some Christians in reading the bible
  - Due to delayed prayers/unanswered prayers in one’s life
  - Science and technology has influenced the lives of some Christians drifting them from reading the bible
  - Busy schedule/work commitments/no time to read the bible
    (first 7x1=7mks)
1. Describe the covenant between God and Abraham Gen (8mks)
  - God appeard to Abraham in a vision
  - Abraham was in doubt of the promises of a son
  - God assured him that his own son would inherit him and not Eliezer of Damascus
  - God showed Abraham the many stars and confirmed that his descendants would be as many as the stars
  - God asked Abraham to bring him a three years old heifer, three year old she goat, a three year old ram, a turtle dove and a young pigeon
  - Abraham cut the animals into two and arranged them in two rows
  - He didn’t cut the birds into two
  - At sunset he fell into a deep sleep
  - God spoke to him giving the promises that his descendants would be slaves for four hundred years, but he would liberate them
  - Abraham was promised a long peaceful life
  - Abraham saw God pass through the carcasses in form of smoking fire pot and a flaming torch
    (any 8x1=8mks)
2. state seven the similarities between Jewish & traditional African practice of circumcision (7mks)
  - In both it is a mark of identification of a person to particular community
  - In both is carried out on male children
  - In both it unites members with their ancestors & God
  - In both circumcision has a religious significance
  - In both it promotes one into full membership of the community
  - In both members receive new names
  - In both it is carried out by religious leaders
  - In both the rite is carried out from one generation to another/its compulsory
  - In both involves the cutting of the foreskin
  - In both the rituals is a communal affair
    (first 7x1=7mks)
3. Give five ways in which Christians portray themselves in the society today (5mks)
  - Christians wear specific designs of clothes
  - They abstain from eating some kinds of food/taking some drinks
  - By carrying/wearing the rosary /cross/the flag/badges/rings
  - They have special ways of greetings/salutations
  - Through making personal testimonies/pronouncements
  - By owning specific bible versions/literature
  - Through speaking in tongues
  - Use of specific church designs
  - Use of different titles/name
  - Through ways in which they worship
  - By residing in secluded homes/houses
    (first 5x1=5mks)
1. Outline seven duties performed by prophet Samuel in Israel (7mks)
  - Prophet anointed the first kings of Israel, Saul and David
  - Prophet Samuel judged the people /settled dispute
  - Prophet Samuel foretold what would have happened to the Israelites
  - Prophet Samuel reminded the people the ways of God
  - Prophet Samuel acted as a mediator between God and the people
  - He condemned social injustices/evils among the people of Israel
  - Prophet Samuel condemned idolatry and promoted monotheism
  - Prophet Samuel offered sacrifices to God on behalf of the people
    (first 7x1=7mks)
2. State seven function of the temple in the Jewish community (7mks)
  - The temple was a place of worship/prayers/sacrifices
  - It was where major festivals were held
  - It was a source of unity among the people/gave a sense of security
  - It was a residence/training centre for religious leaders
  - It was a place we're disputes were settled/law courts
  - It was a place where religious ceremonies/rites were performed
  - It was a place of pilgrimage for the Jews
  - It symbolized the presence of God among the people/the ark of the covenant was kept there
  - It was where people were taught the law.
    (First 7x1=7mks)
3. Identify the causes of power struggle in the church in Kenya today (5mks)
  - Gender discrimination
  - Generation gap (young &old )
  - Economic status/rich versus the poor in the church
  - Educational status
  - Difference in interpretation of the Christian doctrines
  - Political interference in the leadership of the church
  - Tribalism/nepotism/racism/ethnicity
  - Hypocrisy among the believers/misbehaviour of leaders
  - Greed for/lack of material possession/personal gains.
    (Any 5x1=5mks)
1. Outline the characteristics of true prophets in the old testament (7mks)
  - They were called by God
  - They responded to Gods call in faith/ they obeyed
  - They were given specific tasks to carry out
  - They communicated Gods messages with authority/without fear
  - They spoke the truth in all circumstances
  - Their prophecies were fulfilled
  - They never demanded for payment of their work
  - They called people to come back to the covenant wat of life
  - They pronounced Gods punishment/judgment
  - They were persecuted for their work
  - They led exemplary lives/were role models
  - They were God's mouthpiece/mediators
    (Any 7x1=7mks)
2. State four ways in which the rich oppressed the the poor during the time of prophet Amos
  - The rich took peoples garment in pledges
  - The poor were robbed of their food /grains /belongings/
  - Merchants overcharged the poor when selling them anything
  - The poor were sold for a piece of silver/pair of shoes as they were considered useless
  - The goods sold to the poor were unfit for human consumption/expired
  - The poor were cheated in business deals as the rich used faulty scales /measures
  - The poor were sold into slavery when they were unable to pay their debts to the rich
  - The poor were denied justice in the law courts because they could not bribe judges
  - The cases taken to the courts by the poor were thrown out /not listened to.
    (4x2=8mks)
3. Give six reasons why Christians find it difficult to held the needy in the society today(6mks)
  - There too many needy cases
  - Tribal/ethnic feelings may hinder one from giving any assistance to needy
  - Political leaning /affiliations influence Christians against helping those who do not belong to their comp
  - Lack of what to share /inadequacy /poverty
  - Indifference of some Christians to the plight of the needy
  - Denominational defferences where some Christians are not ready to share with those who do not belong to their group
  - Poor communication/infrastructure in some parts of country that make it impossible to reach the needy
  - It is difficult to identify genuine cases
  - Misappropriation of resources meant for assisting the needy discourages Christians from contributing
    (First 6x1=6mks)
1. Explain six promises that the Israelites made when they renewed their covenant with God during the time of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 10:28-29) (6mks)
  - They were to live according to God law/obey all his commandments/requirements
  - They would not intermarry with the foreigners living in their land
  - They promised not to farm every seventh year/they were to cancel all the debts
  - They would make annual contribution towards temple expenses/not neglect the house of God.
  - They were to provide wood for burnt sacrifices
  - They were to offer the fruits of their harvest/dedicate their first born sons/flock as required by the law
  - They would pay their tithes in accordance with the law
  - They will not do any business on the Sabbath day
    (First 6x1=6mks)
2. Explain four reasons that made Nehemiah to rebuid the wall of Jerusalem(8mks)
  - To make Jerusalem capital city secure again
  - To restore the glory and pride of Jerusalem as a city of God
  - Give jews the ownership of the temple and city that had religious significance
  - To keep srangers away and make it enclosed
  - To spare the jews shame and ridicule from Samaritans and foreiners
    (Any 4x2=8mks)
3. State six reasons why some christians find it difficult to pray
  - Lack of faith in God
  - Failure to create time for prayer
  - Some people enjoy material comfort and forget God
  - Discouragement due to life situations
  - Some put other priorities before God
  - Spiritual weakness
  - Lack of guidance in their Christian lives
  - Feelings of guilt from unconfessed sins
    (First 6x1=6mks)
1. How do the aged in the traditional African communities prepare their family members before they die? (7mks)
  - Inviting the family members to share a common meal
  - Identifying the leader of the family
  - Disclosing to the members all the property owned /secrets
  - Shairing /distributing property among family members
  - Giving advise to family members
  - Blessing the family members
  - Reconciling the family membres /resolving conflicts
  - Identifying debters /creditors
  - Identifying the burial site/giving instructions regarding the funeral
    (Any7x1=7mks)
2. State the traditional African understanding of the the spirits(5mks)
  - Spirits are invisible /do not have a physical form
  - Spirits are more powerful than human beings
  - They are believed to be residing in caves /rivers /trees /rocks
  - Spirits can aquire physical form /appear to human beings in form of birds/animals
  - Spirits have the ability to enter human beings and through them convey a message /reveal certain things
  - Spirits act as mediators between God and human beings
  - Spirits change accoding to circumstance/they can bring either harm/good to people
    (Any 5x1=5)
3. what is the responsibility of the living towards the ancestors in the traditional African communities (8mks)
  - Naming children after them
  - Pouring libation for them
  - Taking care of their grave yards
  - Making sacrifices/offerings to honour them
  - Consulting/communicating to them in times of need
  - Inviting/involving them in ceremonies
  - Invoking their names during prayers charnting their names
  - Transmitting their wishes /visions
  - By holding commemoration ceremonies for them
  - Managing their property wisely
  - Building shrines for them
  - Teaching children about them
    (any8x1=8mks)