INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
- Answer any five of the given questions.
- All questions carry equal marks.
- Give all your responses in English.
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- Identify Eight creations that God made using the divine command ‘’ let there be’’ Genesis 1 (8MKS)
- Explain the Biblical teaching on the origin of Sin in the World (7MKS)
- Give Five reasons why Christians should forgive others (5MKS)
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- What was the importance of the covenant between God and Abraham (7MKS)
- How did God show His Mercy to the Israelites during the exodus? (7MKS)
- How do people break the commandment ‘’DO not Kill’’ in the society today? (6MKS)
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- Outline Seven promises of God to David through prophet Nathan (7MKS)
- Explain the factors that led to the contest between prophets of Baal at Mt. Camel (7MKS)
- Give reasons why a leader may be rejected in the society today (6MKS)
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- Outline the importance of prophets in the nation of Israel. (7MKS)
- Explain seven teachings of prophet Amos about the day of the Lord. (7MKS)
- Explain how the church punishes errant members. (6MKS)
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- Explain the symbols used during the call of prophet Jeremiah. (6 MKS)
- Outline the message of prophet Jeremiah in his letter to the exiles. (Jeremiah 29:1 – 14) (7 MKS)
- Explain ways in which Christians can avoid God’s punishment today. (7 MKS)
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- Identify Seven factors that promote harmony and social responsibility in traditional African Communities (7 MKS)
- Mention Seven factors that influence the naming of children in African Traditional Society (7MKS)
- Show how modern trends have affected burial rites in African Traditional Society. (6MKS)
MARKING SCHEME
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- Identify Eight creations that God made using the divine command ‘’Let there be ‘’ Gen 1 (8marks)
- God made light
- Creation of firmament in the midst of waters
- Water under the heavens gathered into one place.
- Dry land appeared.
- The earth brought forth vegetation/plants/trees
- Heavenly bodies created
- Waters Brought forth living creatures/Sea creatures
- Creation of birds
- Creation of human beings in the image and likeness of God (8 x 1 = 8marks)
- God made light
- Explain the Biblical teaching on the origin of Sin in the world (7 marks)
- Sin came into the world as a result of disobedience of human beings to God.
- Originated from temptations by Satan.
- Originated as a rebellion of human beings against God
- Came from greed/desire for material things.
- Sin originated from lack of satisfaction to God’s providence.
- Sin was because of human weakness.
- Due to lack of self – control or lust.
- Sin originated from greed for power/desire to be like God (7 x 1 = 7 marks)
- Sin came into the world as a result of disobedience of human beings to God.
- Give five reasons why Christians should forgive others
- Because it is a command from God
- Christians should emulate Jesus Christ who forgave even those who crucified Him.
- Should forgive in order to be at peace with God and with one another.
- To be forgiven by God, they should forgive others.
- Forgiving others brings Love and harmony among people.
- To set a good example to others.
- Forgive others to experience healing.
- To escape God’s punishment.
- Forgiving others is a sign of humility ( 5 x 1= 5 marks)
- Because it is a command from God
- Identify Eight creations that God made using the divine command ‘’Let there be ‘’ Gen 1 (8marks)
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- What was the importance of the Covenant between God and Abraham (7 marks)
- Abraham established a personal relationship with God
- It was the beginning of God’s salvation to mankind.
- By passing through the carcasses God took the responsibility of fulfilling its promise
- The covenant was more binding than the one made between human beings.
- The covenant formed a unique foundation for the relationship between God and Israelites.
- By having faith in God’s promises, Abraham and his descendants were rewarded greatly by God.
- Showed commitment
- Abraham established a personal relationship with God
- How did God show His mercy to the Israelites during the Exodus? (7 marks)
- By enabling them cross the Red Sea.
- By guiding them during the day by a pillar of cloud and at night by a pillar of fire
- Providing them with food like Manna and quils.
- By protecting them against their enemies like the Amalekites and Egyptians
- By giving them ten commandments to guide them
- By making a covenant with them.
- By giving them leaders
- By healing those who were bitten by snakes (7 x 1 =7 marks)
- By enabling them cross the Red Sea.
- How do people break the commandment ‘’DO not Kill ‘’ in the society today? ( 6 marks)
- People use witchcraft to Kill others
- During the time of war / terror /genocide many are killed
- Through murder
- Women die when aborting
- People commit suicide
- Intention infection of HIV/AIDS
- People die when they abuse drugs
- People use witchcraft to Kill others
- What was the importance of the Covenant between God and Abraham (7 marks)
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- Outline seven promises of God to David through prophet Nathan (7marks)
- David’s name would be great / famous
- God would protect Israel from oppression and make her live in peace
- God would save David from his enemies.
- God would always raise up an heir from David’s Lineage to sit on the throne
- God would burry David with his ancestors.
- God would establish an everlasting Kingdom for David.
- David and his descendants would be blessed forever.
- The messiah would come from David lineage
- God would punish David’s Son when they did wrong the way a father punishers a Son.
- God would always support David’s heirs
- David’s Son would build a temple for God.
- God would give Israel their own Land to settle.
- David’s descendants would rule forever (7 x1 = 7 marks)
- David’s name would be great / famous
- Explain the factors that led to the contest between prophet Elijah and the prophets of Baal at Mt. Carmel (7marks)
- King Ahab had married a Phoenician princes Jezebel who imported to Israel the worship of foreign god’s
- Jezebel imported 450 prophets of Baal who promoted Baal worship in Israel.
- Ahab built a temple for the worship of baal in Samaria and participated in the worship of pagan gods.
- Yahweh altar had been destroyed.
- Yahweh was worshipped alongside other gods.
- Prophets of Yahweh were persecuted and many had been killed in Israel on the order of queen Jezebel.
- There was a prolonged drought in Israel which threatened the nation
- Elijah was sent by God to prove that he was speaking the truth about the living God.
- Elijah had deep religious experience and deep conviction about the true nature of Yahweh.
- The whole nation of Israel had been led astray into false worship at the King’s command.
- The contest was prove to the Israelites and the King himself who between Yahweh and Baal was the true God.
(7 x 1 = 7 marks)
- King Ahab had married a Phoenician princes Jezebel who imported to Israel the worship of foreign god’s
- Give reasons why a leader may be rejected in society today.
- When he fails to address the problems of his subjects
- When he/she practices discrimination e.g tribalism, nepotism e.t.c.
- Lack of education and proper training of the leader.
- Due to misappropriation of public funds.
- If the leader is associated with people of questionable behavior
- If he fails to promote peace and harmony in the society
- If the leader is immoral
- Due to autocratic / dictatorial ruling. ( 6 x 1 = 6 marks)
- When he fails to address the problems of his subjects
- Outline seven promises of God to David through prophet Nathan (7marks)
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- Outline the importance of prophets in the nation of Israel (7 marks)
- They interpreted visions and dreams
- They anointed Kings
- They offered sacrifices to God
- They condemned Evils in the society
- They made people understand about the nature of God
- They acted as mediators between God and the people.
- They spoke on behalf of God / Gods messengers/ mouth piece
- They foretold future events
- They guided and counseled Kings
- They called people back to repentance
- They reminded people about the covenant ( 7 x 1 = 7 marks)
- They interpreted visions and dreams
- Explain seven teachings of prophet Amos about the day of the Lord
- It will be a day of terror and disaster
- People will mourn / no happiness
- The land shall tremble / there will be earthquakes
- God will punish the Israelites for their disobedience / he will remember their Evil deeds.
- The feasts and festivals will not be joyful.
- People will thirst / hunger for the word of God.
- People will faint in the process of searching for the word of God.
- There will be darkness at noon / eclipse.
- It will be a day of disappointments to the Israelites
- The wicked will not escape God’s judgement ( 7 x1 = 7 marks)
- It will be a day of terror and disaster
- Explain how the church punishes errant members
- They may be publicly condemned / asked to repent / apologize
- They may be denied leadership positions/ demoted / withdrawal of privileges.
- It denies them participation in the church activities / rituals e.g Eucharist.
- They may be excommunicated from the church.
- The church may suspend them.
- Some may be transferred to difficult areas
- They may be warned. (6 x1 =6 m arks)
- They may be publicly condemned / asked to repent / apologize
- Outline the importance of prophets in the nation of Israel (7 marks)
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- Explain the symbolisms used during the call of prophet Jeremiah
- God touched Jeremiahs mouth. This was to symbolize that God was the source of the message Jeremiah was to deliver.
- A branch of an almond tree that was base God was watching to see the fulfillment of the message he gave to Jeremiah.
- A pot of boiling facing away from the North and about to tilt towards Judah. God would use a nation from the North to bring Judgement on the people of Judah.
- A fortified city, A bronze wall and an iron pillar. God was going to protect him even though he was going to meet opposition.
- To uproot and pull down, to destroy and overthrow. God would pass judgement on the nation of Judah.
- To build and to plant. The was still hope of the restoration of people of Judah after exile
( 6 x 1 = 6 marks)
- God touched Jeremiahs mouth. This was to symbolize that God was the source of the message Jeremiah was to deliver.
- Outline the message of prophet Jeremiah in his letter to the exiles ( Jer 29: 1 -14)
- To build houses and live in them
- To plant gardens and eat their produce
- To marry and have children
- To live in peace and promote the welfare of cities where they are living
- To pray for their masters
- Not to listen to the words of false prophets and diviners.
- God would restore them to their land after seventy years were over.
- To trust in God and not give up
- God was accessible to them even in Babylon.
- God would punish those who had remained in Judah for failing to listen to him.
- To build houses and live in them
- The way in which Christians can avoid God’s punishments today
- Obeying all the commandments of God
- Preaching the good news of Jesus Christ to others
- Condemning all evils in the society.
- Responding to God’s call to serve others
- Showing love by assisting the needy and the poor.
- Avoiding being tempted and tempting others
- Being prayerful
- Worshipping God with sincerity.
- Emulating Jesus by living an exemplarily life
- Believing in Jesus Christ
- Asking the holy spirit for guidance and protection against Evil. ( 7 x1 = 7 marks)
- Obeying all the commandments of God
- Explain the symbolisms used during the call of prophet Jeremiah
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- Identify seven factors that promote harmony and social responsibility in traditional African community
- Political organizations
- Communal Ownership of property
- Division of Labour
- Communal worship
- Marriage
- Leisure activities
- Children
- Rite of passage
- Observance of taboos
- Belief in common ancestry
- Political organizations
- Mention seven factors that influence the naming of children in African Traditional society
- Place of birth
- Community heroes
- Physical characteristics of the child.
- Names of ancestors
- Expense of the mother / parents during the time of pregnancy.
- Name of grand parents.
- Seasons i.e rainy/ dry
- Natural phenomenon
- Time of birth e.g day time / at night ( 7 x 1 = 7 marks)
- Place of birth
- Show how modern trends have affected burial rites in African Traditional Society
- Outbreak of infectious diseases has discouraged funeral activities like wife inheritance.
- Foreign religious have introduce new methods in burial practices.
- Economic hardships discourage elaborate burial rites
- Some people are buried in cemeteries
- Western education has influenced many African to adopt burial practices.
- Rural – urban migration that make families to be too far away to mourn together.
- Inter – marriages where cultural practices are different.
- Outbreak of infectious diseases has discouraged funeral activities like wife inheritance.
- Identify seven factors that promote harmony and social responsibility in traditional African community
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