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- This paper contains six questions.
- Answer any five questions in the foolscaps provided.
- Candidates must check the question are not missing.
- All questions must be answered in English.
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QUESTIONS
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- Identify six books referred to as Deutero-canonical books in the Bible. (6marks)
- Describe the second account of creation in Genesis 2:4b-25. (8marks)
- Givesix traditional African views of creation. (6marks)
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- Describe the call of Moses in Exodus 3:1-22.(8 marks)
- State the importance of circumcision to Abraham and his descendants.(6marks)
- How do people break the commandment “Do not kill” in the society today?(6marks)
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- What were theduties of Samuel as a judge in Israel? (8marks)
- Outline six ways in which King Jeroboam promoted the spread of idolatry in Israel. (6marks)
- State six reasons why Christians should fight against the spread of devil worship in the society. (6 marks)
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- State six titles given to prophets in the Old Testament. (6marks)
- Explainseven ways in which prophets were important in the nation of Israel.(7marks)
- Mention seven ways how Christians can avoid God’s punishment today. (7marks)
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- Give seven characteristics of the New Covenant foreseen by Prophet Jeremiah. (7marks)
- Explain fourreasons that made Nehemiah to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem.(8marks)
- In what ways do Christians renew their covenant faith with God? (5marks)
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- Describe the African understanding of hierarchy of beings. (7 marks)
- Outline seven roles of kinship system in traditional African society. (7 marks)
- What changes have taken place in property ownership in Traditional African Community?(6marks)
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MARKING SCHEME
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- Tobit
- Judith
- Ecclesiasticus
- Baruch
- First and second Maccabees
- Wisdom (1x 6 =6 marks)
- Describe the second account of creation in Genesis 2:4b-25. (8marks)
- The earth is described as being dry, uninhabited and plant less.
- God formed man out of dust and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and man became a living being.
- God planted a garden in the east, the Garden of Eden, and placed every tree in it.
- In the middle were the tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
- Four rivers flowed to water the garden.
- Man was commanded to till and conserve the garden.
- He was to eat from all trees apart from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, otherwise he would die.
- God then formed other creatures, birds and animals and thus commanded man to name them.
- God saw that Adam was lonely and needed a companion.
- He made Him fall asleep, removed one his ribs and formed the woman out of it. He brought her to man, who called her woman, because she was made from man.
- They were naked but were not ashamed. (1 x 8= 8marks)
- Give six traditional African views of creation. (6marks)
- All African communities believe that God existed from the very beginning of time.
- The names used to describe God in African communities refer to Him as the creator, master of the universe, moulder and even porter.
- Africans also believe that human beings were created to live forever in harmony with God.
- Death comes to the world as God’s punishment for disobedience or other causes.
- God the provider continues providing human beings with the basic needs of life.
- Many creation stories in African societies agree that human beings were initially in a state of happiness, child-like ignorance and immortality, and with the ability to rise again after death.
- Human beings were provided with the necessities of life and were very close to God.
- After creating God also established laws of nature and human customs, to be followed.
- God’s creation included the ordering of the destiny of human beings.
- Africans do not agree on any clear-cut sequence of events at creation. Some communities agree that God started by creating the universe and ended by creation of human beings.
- African communities agree that God continues to create through humankind, and childbearing is regarded as a blessing from God. (1 x 6 = 6 marks)
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- Describe the call of Moses in Exodus 3:1-22. (8 marks)
- Moses was looking after the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, in the Midian.
- The angel of the Lord appeared to him in a burning bush on Mt. Sinai.
- There was fire but the bush was not being consumed.
- Moses became curious and moved closer to see what was happening.
- When the Lord saw him coming closer, he called out Moses by his name.
- When Moses answered, God commanded him not to come near any further.
- God told him to remove his shoes because he was standing on holy ground.
- God revealed Himself as the God of Moses‟ ancestors, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
- Moses was filled with fear and hid his face.
- God told him that he had heard the cries of his people in Egypt and had come down to save them through Moses.
- Moses was initially reluctant to go but God assured him of protection.
- God revealed his name to Moses as “I am who I am”.
- God foretold the hardness of Pharaoh to release the Hebrews unless forced by a mighty hand.
- God promised to give favour to the Hebrews and would obtain jewelry, Gold and clothing.
(1x8=8marks)
- State the importance of circumcision to Abraham and his descendants.(6marks)
- It was an outward sign of the covenant.
- It was sign of membership in the Jewish community.
- It was sign of inner faith in God.
- It was an assurance of God’s continuous protection to Abraham and his descendants.
- It was a sign that they were God’s chosen people.
- It was a sign of identity for the Jewish people.
- It was a symbol of unity among the Jews.(1x6 =6marks)
- How do people break the commandment “Do not kill “in the society today? (6marks)
- People use witchcraft to kill others
- They kill dsuring the time of war
- Through murder
- People commit suicide
- Women die when aborting
- Intentionally infecting other with HIV/AIDS
- People die when they abuse drugs(1x6 =6marks)
- Describe the call of Moses in Exodus 3:1-22. (8 marks)
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- What were the duties of Samuel in Israel?(8marks)
- He performed priestly duties like offering sacrifices.
- He anointed the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David.
- He settled disputes and passed judgments on offenders.
- He foretold God’s plan for the future.
- He acted as a mediator between God and the people.
- He asked the Israelites to observe the covenant law.
- He prayed to God to help the Israelites defeat the Philistines.
- He rebuked the kings when they went wrong.
- He led the Israelites into war against their enemies.
- He condemned idolatry and preached on the worship of Yahweh.
- He warned the elders of Israel against demanding for a political king.
- He advised the king and the people to obey God.(1x8 = 8mark)
- Outlinesix ways in which King Jeroboam promoted the spread of idolatry in Israel. (6 marks)
- He made two golden calves and placed one at Bethel and another at Dan to represent Yahweh.
- He set up two rival places of worship and ignored Jerusalem.
- He made the Israelites to offer sacrifice to the golden calves.
- He chose priests from ordinary families
- -He builds high placesfor idol worship / shrines on hill tops.
- He burnt incense on altars of the idols / made sacrifices to idols.
- He instituted religious festivals in the month of his choice.( 6 x 1 = 6 marks)
- State six reasons why Christians should fight against the spread of devil worship in the society. (6 marks)
- Devil worship is against God’s commandments.
- It advocates for human destruction.
- It advocates for materialism as the guiding factor of man’s success
- Leads to lack of faith / depending on God
- Rituals involved in devil worshipping are dehumanizing.
- Christians fight devil worship to warn people of God’sjudgment.
- It instills fear on God’s people.
(1x6 =6 marks)
- What were the duties of Samuel in Israel?(8marks)
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- State six titles given to prophets in the Old Testament. (6marks)
- Man of God.
- A seer.
- Nabii.
- Servant of Yahweh.
- Interpreter of God’s word.
- A watchman of God’s word.
- Messenger of God.
- God’s spokesman.
- A man of spirit. (1x6 = marks)
- Explain seven ways in which prophets were important in the nation of Israel. (7marks)
- They acted s mediators between God and the people.
- They foretold future events
- They acted as conscience of kings / They guided and counseled kings.
- They called people back to repentance.
- They reminded people about the covenant.
- They condemned evils in the society
- They warned people about God’s judgment.
- They made people understand the nature of God.
- They offered sacrifices to God.
- Some, like Samuel anointed kings.
- They preached practical monotheism and condemned idolatry.
(1x7=7marks)
- Mention sevenways how Christians can avoid God’s punishment today. (7marks)
- By repenting their sins.
- By obeying God’s word/ living exemplary lives/ living holy lives.
- By praying and fasting.
- By preaching/ evangelizing.
- By having absolute faith in God.
- By thanking/ praising God.
- By doing works of charity/ helping the needy.
- By condemning evils/ injustices in the society.
- By reading/ studying/ meditating on God‟s word.
- By giving their tithes and offerings faithfully.
- By going through baptism and other sacraments.
- By fellowshipping with other Christians/ going to church. (1x 7 = 7 marks)
- State six titles given to prophets in the Old Testament. (6marks)
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- Give seven characteristics of the New Covenant foreseen by Prophet Jeremiah. (7marks)
- The law will be written in people’s hearts.
- Every individual would know God personally.
- It would be an everlasting covenant
- There would be individual responsibility/ suffering for one’s sins
- God would forgive people their sins/ remember them no more.
- It would be established after God punishes Israel./ With the remnant.
- It would establish new Israel/ new people of God.
- It would be initiated by God.(1x7 = 7marks)
- Explain fourreasons that made Nehemiah to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem.(8marks)
- To make Jerusalem capital city secure again
- To restore the glory and pride of Jerusalem as a city of God
- To give Jews the ownership of the Temple and city that had religious significance.
- To keep strangers away and make it enclosed.
- To spare the Jews shame and ridicule from Samaritans and foreigners (2x4 = 8marks)
- In what ways do Christians renew their covenant faith with God? (5 marks)
- Partaking in the sacraments.
- Confessing sins
- Making public testimonies about their commitment to God through Jesus Christ.
- Reading the Bible.
- Holding bible study groups.
- Attending Sunday church services.
- Going for retreats.
- Attending revival crusades/convention.
- Praying and fasting.
- Helping the needy and the poor1x5=5marks)
- Give seven characteristics of the New Covenant foreseen by Prophet Jeremiah. (7marks)
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- Describe the African understanding of hierarchy of beings.(7marks)
- God is at the top of the hierarchy.
- Divinities are below God and above the spirits.
- Common Spirits are below the divinities and link God to human beings.
- Living dead /Ancestors/ Spirits of the living dead are intermediaries between God and the people.
- Human Beings include the living and the unborn.
- Living things. Are used by human beings in their natural and religious life.
- Non- Living Things. They include physical features such as hills, lakes and rocks.(1x7 = 7 marks
- Outline seven roles of kinship system in traditional African society. (7 marks)
- The system united members of the family, clan and community by providing then with a sense of identity.
- Promoted harmonious relationships by defining expected behaviour between members of the community.
- Preserved cultural identity through rituals and beliefs.
- Enhanced a sense of security through strong bonds among members of the community.
- Outlined the procedure for community ceremonies
- Enforced responsibilities of the living towards the unborn and dead.
- Enabled community members to support each other during times of crisis.
- Created new relationships between families through marriage.
- Set out punishment for errant members of the community.
- Provided members with a sense of belonging to a single community. (1x7 = 7marks)
- What changes have taken place in property ownership in Traditional African
- communities? (6 marks)
- Women / children can now own property.
- Wealth is no longer determined by number of wives or children.
- Introduction of money economy has reduced value of land.
- Role of elders in sharing property has been eroded.
- Land is individually owned through issuance of title deed.
- People write wills to show / decide who should inherit their property.
- Property can be owned outside ones ancestral home.
- Land can be sold / auctioned
- Describe the African understanding of hierarchy of beings.(7marks)
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