INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
- Answer any FIVE questions.
QUESTIONS
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- Describe 7 teachings about human beings from the biblical creation accounts.(7 marks)
- Give five causes of the original sin from the book of Genesis. (5 marks)
- What are the consequences of breaking taboos in the traditional African society?(8 marks)
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- Describe four ways in which the ordination of church leaders in Kenya is a covenant.(8 marks)
- Outline six moral teachings from the 10 commandments. (6 marks)
- Identify seven challenges Christians face while practicing their faith in Kenya today.(7 marks.)
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- Explain the significance of David as an ancestor of Jesus to Christians today. (8marks)
- Outline the roles of judges in Israel. (6 marks)
- State lessons Christians learn from the leadership of King Saul. (6 marks)
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- Describe how the prophetic messages were written down. (6 marks)
- State the differences between Old Testaments prophets and traditional African prophets. (8 marks)
- Outline five methods religious leaders use today to spread the gospel. (5 marks)
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- Give six reasons why Jeremiah was not willing to accept the call of God to become a prophet. (6 marks)
- Explain four reasons why Nehemiah introduced the policy of separation of Jews from foreigners. (8 marks)
- Why do political leaders in Kenya today fail to perform their duties efficiently?(6 marks)
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- What changes have taken place in the rite of initiation in Kenya today? (8 marks)
- Identify moral values taught to the youths during initiation to adulthood in traditional African communities. (6 marks)
- Give reasons why female circumcision is being discouraged in Kenya today. (6 marks)
MARKING SCHEME
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- Describe 7 teachings about human beings from the biblical creation accounts.(7 marks)
- Human beings are created in the image/likeliness of God
- They have been given authority /domination over God creation.
- They communicate /fellowships with God.
- They are special/the greatest creation of God
- They have the ability to think /reason/make choices/decision sin their lives
- They are blessed by God
- They have been given a special place to stay/Garden of Eden
- Human beings are to use other creation/plant for their benefits
- They are to take care of the creation/ till the land/ work.
- Human beings are to procreate/multiply through marriage.
- Man and woman are to compliment/provide companionship for each other.
- Human beings are God’s creation.
- The woman is created out of hetmans rib
(7x1= 7 mks)
- Give five causes of the original sin from the book of Genesis. 5 marks
- Rebellion against God
- Greed for power
- Disobedience to God’s command
- Temptation by Satan
- Lack of satisfaction
- Selfishness
- Lack of knowledge of God
- Lack of trust and love towards God
- Human weakness.
(5x1= 5mks)
- What are the consequences of breaking taboos in the traditional African society?( 8 marks).
- Paying of a fine
- Excommunication/ banishment/ ostracized/ Exile
- Punishment/ ridicule/ pain to the body
- Being killed
- Cleansing/ undergoing rituals
- Making sacrifices to appease the ancestors/ God/ Spirit
- Offering compensation
- Being cursed/ mysterious happenings
- Denial of privileges
(8 x 1 = 8 mks)
- Describe 7 teachings about human beings from the biblical creation accounts.(7 marks)
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- Describe four ways in which the ordination of church leaders in Kenya is a covenant.( 8mks).
- It involves two parties, the church leaders being ordained and God.
- The Christians are present to act as witnesses.
- The church leaders promises/take vows to be faithful in their work.
- There is feasting (ceremony) after the ordinations.
- The church leaders are given new titles/certifcates of ordinations/church vestments/sacramentals(sign).
- If the ordained ministers fail short of their calling, they will be defrocked/sacked- serious consequences.
(4x 2 = 8 mks)
- Outline 6 moral teachings from the 10 commandments. 6 marks
- Respect for parents and elders
- Respect/obedience for God=not using his name in vain.
- Respecting other people’s property/not stealing.
- Speaking the truth at all times/not lying.
- Faithfulness to marriage partners.
- Being contented with what God has given us/not coveting.
- Working hard and resting on the seventh day.
- Respecting human life/preserving it.
- Worshipping only one God and avoiding devil worship.
(6x 1 = 6mks)
- Identify seven challenges Christians face while practicing their faith in Kenya today.(7 marks.)
- The emergence of splinter groups within the church.
- The emergence of cults which practice ungodly activities.
- The emphasis of materialism by some churches.
- Lack of roles models among the leaders.
- Open conflict among/between the leaders and the church members/authoritarianism.
- Misuse of resources by the leaders.
- State-church conflict e.g in matters on abortion, constitutional reforms.
- Confusion among Christians due to different interpretation of the Bible.
- Church leaders not having time for all members/discrimination.
- Negative effects of mass media/modern technology
- Permissiveness/moral decadence/drug abuse
(7x 7 = 8 mks)
- Describe four ways in which the ordination of church leaders in Kenya is a covenant.( 8mks).
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- Explain the significance of David as an ancestor of Jesus to Christians today. (8marks)
- The promises that God made to king David pointed to the mission of Jesus in the world to save sinners.
- Through Jesus, a descendant of David, Christians are blessed/protected/have peace.
- Through David, Jesus came to establish a spiritual kingdom/the church.
- David recognized the divinity of Jesus as Lord/Saviour who Christians also recognizes as savior.
- David as an ancestor of Jesus established proper worship of God in Israel which has been emulated by Christians.
- David the ancestor of Jesus made preparations to build a temple for God which has been realized in the modern day places of worship built by Christians.
4x2=8marks
- Outline the roles of judges in Israel. (6 mks)
- Lead Israelites into war.
- Solve disputes/make judgment/decision making.
- Led Israelites into worship/guide Israelites to live according to the covenant way of life.
- Acted as mediators
- Appointed/anointed Kings
- Offered sacrifices/religious ceremonies
- Delivered God’s message to people/foretold
- Advised Kings.
6x1=6marks
- State lessons Christians learn from the leadership of King Saul. (6 mks)
- Leaders should practice humility.
- Leaders should listen to God’s prophets/servants.
- Leaders should appreciate those who oppose them.
- Leaders should pray before undertaking any task.
- Leaders should obey God’s commands.
- Leaders should be patient
- Leaders should be sincere/honest in worship.
(1x6 = 6 mks)
- Explain the significance of David as an ancestor of Jesus to Christians today. (8marks)
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- Describe how the prophetic messages were written down. (6 mks)
- They were originally written on scrolls or stone tablets.
- The messages were later translated by inspired writers.
- Some prophets like Isaiah wrote the messages themselves.
- Prophets such as Jeremiah dictated their messages to the scribes.
- God instructed some prophets on what to write.
- Some prophetic messages were preserved and passed through oral tradions by their followers.
- Sometimes the prophet’s disciples collected the writings and put them down in one piece form
- They were collected over time/not written in one sitting.
- Some messages were preserved by their disciples and passed them as sermons.
- Some scribes re-organised prophetic messages according to subject matter.
((1x6 = 6 mks)
- State the differences between Old Testaments prophets and traditional African prophets.(8 mks)
- The Old Testament prophets were called by God while traditional African prophets inherited their roles.
- Old Testament prophets delivered messages to their own people and those outside their locality while traditional African prophets were concerned with their own communities.
- The prophecies of the Old Testament prophets were recorded while those of the traditional African prophets were passed orally.
- Old Testament prophets spoke of the coming Messiah while traditional African prophets did not have this concept.
- Old Testament prophets were rejected in their communities while traditional African prophets were liked/respected by their communities.
- Old Testament prophets promoted monotheism while Old Testament prophets promoted polytheism.
(2x4 = 8 mks)
- Outline six methods religious leaders use today to spread the gospel. (6 mks)
- Written Christian literature.
- Through songs
- Preaching in church/crusades
- Distributing free Bibles.
- Teaching catechism
- Role model/exemplary lives.
(1x6 = 6 mks)
- Describe how the prophetic messages were written down. (6 mks)
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- Give six reasons why Jeremiah was not willing to accept the call of God to become a prophet. (6 marks)
- He felt that he was too young/was inexperienced as a prophet.
- He did not have the message to the people.
- He lacked confidence/courage
- He did not know how to speak/not a good speaker.
- He was afraid of confronting/talking against the kings/elders
- The task was too difficult overwhelming for him.
- He was not sure of what could be done to him by the people of the message he was to deliver (response to the message).
(6x 1 = 6mks)
- Explain four reasons why Nehemiah introduced the policy of separation of Jews from foreigners. 8 marks
- Nehemiah wanted to keep the Jewish community pure.
- The Jews were a minority group which needed to preserve their identity/culture.
- Nehemiah wanted to separate/unite the Jews who returned from exile.
- To solve conflicts over land ownership.
- Intermarriage would lead the Jews into idolatry.
- The law of Moses was against association with foreigners.
- Children born out of intermarriage could not speak the Hebrew language.
- Religious reforms could not be effectively carried out.
(6x 1 = 6mks)
- Why do political leaders in Kenya today fail to perform their duties efficiently? 6 marks
- Ridicule from members of the society.
- Inability to live up to their promises.
- Discrimination of women leaders.
- Lack of leadership training.
- Divisions/conflicts within political parties.
- Insecurity/death threats
- Conflicting ideologies
- Inadequate funds to initiate development.
- Cultural barriers
- Religious barriers
- Poor infrastructure
(6x 1 = 6mks)
- Give six reasons why Jeremiah was not willing to accept the call of God to become a prophet. (6 marks)
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- What changes have taken place in the rite of initiation in Kenya today? 8 marks
- Female circumcision/clitoridectomy has been discouraged.
- Circumcision can be done at any age/time.
- Some communities take their children to hospital for circumcision.
- Education of the initiates is offered by persons/bodies other than traditional sponsors.
- Some initiation practices like removal of teeth/tattooing of the body are being discouraged/discarded.
- Some communities have minimized/stopped elaborate ceremonies/rituals associated with initiation.
- People are being discouraged from using the same circumcision instruments.
- Initiation practices are no longer a test of courage/bravery.
(2x 4= 8mks)
- Identify moral values taught to the youths during initiation to adulthood in traditional
- African communities. 6 marks.
- Hospitality/generosity/kindness
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Tolerance/perseverance/endurance
- Chastity/faithfulness/self-control
- Loyalty/obedience
- Respect/courtesy
- Love
- Responsibility
- Co-operation/unity/
- Courage
- Hard work
6x1=6 marks
- Give reasons why female circumcision is being discouraged in Kenya today. 6 marks
- It can lead to infection/STDs/HIV/AIDS due to use of same instruments.
- It can lead to injury/mutilation of the reproductive organs of the initiate.
- It is against child/human rights.
- It can cause psychological tortures/traumatizes the initiates.
- It leads to irresponsible sexual behavior.
- It leads to early marriages.
- It can lead to school dropouts among the girls.
- It can lead to bleeding/death.
- It can lead to separation/divorce.
- It can lead to disagreement/quarrels in families.
(6x1=6 marks)
- What changes have taken place in the rite of initiation in Kenya today? 8 marks
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