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- Outline seven importance of CRE to a secondary school student in Kenya. (7mks)
- It equips the learner with an understanding of God / spiritual growth.
- The learner acquires life skills to handle challenges in life.
- It helps one to respect his/her own and other people’s religious beliefs.
- It helps one to acquire basic principles for Christian living / moral values.
- It enables one to understand how to relate with other people.
- It gives answers to questions / mysteries of life.
- It explains the origin / purpose of human beings on earth.
- It leads to employment / careers. 7 x 1 = 7 marks
- Describe the second account of creation in Genesis 2:4b-25. (7mks)
- 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. 7 x 1 = 7 marks
- Give six traditional African views of creation. (6mks)
- 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 for ever 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. 6 x 1 = 6 marks
- Outline seven importance of CRE to a secondary school student in Kenya. (7mks)
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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. 8 x 1 = 8 marks
- Give reasons why Moses was reluctant to go back to Egypt. (6 marks)
- He was afraid to face pharaoh who wanted to kill him.
- He had killed an Egyptian.
- He was not sure whether the Hebrews would accept him as their leader.
- He was a stammerer/ not fluent in speech.
- He lacked adequate knowledge on the identity of God who was calling him.
- He lacked self-confidence.
- He may have been worried about the family he had established in the Midian. 6 x 1 = 6 marks
- What do Christians learn about God from the call of Moses? (6 marks)
- God hears and responds to the cry of his people.
- God uses events to reveal himself to people.
- God is holy.
- God chooses people to perform certain tasks.
- God does not give people impossible tasks
- God protects his people.
- God is powerful
- God is just/punishes the enemies of his people.
- God is beyond human understanding.
- God is omnipresent.
- God demands obedience from the people he calls.
- God fulfils his promise
- God is all knowing. 6 x 1 = 6 marks
- Describe the call of Moses in Exodus 3:1-22. (8 marks)
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- Outline seven ways in which King Jeroboam promoted the spread of idolatry in Israel.
- 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 to serve at worship centres.
- He built other places of 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. 7 x 1 = 7 mks
- Give seven reasons why Elijah was uncompromising in his attitude to the worship of Baal.
- He believed that only Yahweh was the Israelite God.
- By worshipping Baal, people had broken the covenant law.
- The worship of Baal led to the killing of Yahweh’s prophets.
- Elijah had strong faith in God.
- By condemning Baal worship, Elijah knew that he could put away the foreign ideology that Ahab was trying to bring into Israel.
- As the people worshipped Baal they failed to recognize Yahweh as God and the Lord of everything.
- Elijah believed that the people might turn to the covenant of faith.
- Being a prophet, Elijah was against baalism because his vocation was o turn people back to the covenant way. Any 7 x 1 = 7 mks
- State six reasons why Christians should fight against the spread of devil worship in the society. (6 mks)
- 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’s judgement.
- It instills fear on God’s people. Any 6 x 1 = 6 mks
- Outline seven ways in which King Jeroboam promoted the spread of idolatry in Israel.
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- State six titles given to prophets in the Old Testament. (6mks)
- 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. 6 x 1 = 6 marks
- Explain the evils committed by four nations that were to be punished by God according to Prophet Amos. (8mks)
- Syria/Damascus – the people of Syria had threshed the people of Gilead with threshing sledges of iron during their war with Israel. God will destroy them with divine fire.
- Philistia and Gaza – they had sold their fellow citizens as slaves to Edom to work in their copper industry. God will destroy them with divine fire.
- Tyre/Phoenicia – the King of Tyre sold Israelites to Edom as slaves, breaking the covenant of brotherhood between Hiram and Solomon. God will destroy them with divine fire.
- Edom – they had plundered Jerusalem, killed its citizens and carried some to slavery, yet these were their brothers. God will destroy them with divine fire.
- Ammon – they had been cruel to the pregnant women of Gilead during their war with Israel. They will be sent to exile and God will destroy them with divine fire.
- Moab – they raided the royal graves of Edom and burnt the bones of the dead kings, thus a rebellion against God’s image in human beings. God will destroy them with divine fire. 4 x 2 = 8 marks
- Mention six ways how Christians can avoid God’s punishment today. (6mks)
- 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. 6 x 1 = 6 marks
- State six titles given to prophets in the Old Testament. (6mks)
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- Describe how the people of Judah renewed their covenant with God under the leadership of Ezra. (8 marks)
- The entire Jewish community gathered in the public square in Jerusalem.
- Ezra was asked to read the law to the people.
- The people performed ritual gestures raising and lowering their heads and bodies as a sign of repentance.
- They re-enacted the feast of booths/shelters and dwelt in the makeshift huts.
- They had a national day of confession in which they fasted and put on sack cloths as a sign of penitence.
- They separated themselves from foreigners.
- Ezra led the people in a prayer of confession in which he recounted God’s love and faithfulness to his promises
- The covenant was sealed through signing of the agreement by the leaders who included Nehemiah, the princes, the priests and Levites
- The people promised to live in accordance with the Mosaic law and carry out its precepts.
- Nehemiah re-distributed the population of the Jews in Jerusalem and country side.
- Community leaders were settled in Jerusalem to safeguard it against external attacks.
- Nehemiah kept a record of the leaders who took residence in Jerusalem. 8 x 1 = 8 marks
- Give five reasons why Nehemiah carried out religious reforms in Judah. (5 marks)
- To protect “the people of God” who had renewed the Mosaic covenant.
- To ensure that those who were born Jews were loyal to the law and faithfully supported the Temple.
- To ensure the survival of the people of God as a pure nation free from foreign blood.
- To preserve the identity of the Jews.
- So as to build a pure post-exilic community not contaminated by foreign influences. 5x1=5marks
- In what ways do Christians renew their covenant faith with God? (7 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 poor 7 x 1 = 7 marks
- Describe how the people of Judah renewed their covenant with God under the leadership of Ezra. (8 marks)
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- Identify seven occasions when prayers were conducted in Traditional African societies.
- Daily at sunrise and at dusk.
- During the breaking of virgin land for cultivation
- At beginning of planting season.
- When there was a disaster or calamity
- During rites of passage like circumcision.
- When going to war or signing a pact to end war.
- During breaking of a curse.
- When setting off on a long journey.
- Whenever a taboo was broken.
- During installation of a leader. Any 7 x 1 = 7 mks
- Outline seven roles of kinship system in traditional African society. (7 mks)
- 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. Any 7 x 1 = 7 mks
- What changes have taken place in property ownership in Traditional African communities.
- 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. Any 6 x 1 = 6 mks
- Land can be sold / auctioned
- Identify seven occasions when prayers were conducted in Traditional African societies.
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