INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
- Attempt any five questions.
- Each question carries 20marks.
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- State the national goals of education that the study of CRE helps learners to achieve. (7marks)
- Explain the teaching about human beings from the Biblical creation accounts. (8marks)
- Outline five hindrances to the process of Bible translation today. (5marks)
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- Explain seven characteristics of God’s covenant with Abraham. (7marks)
- Give eight reasons why the Exodus was important to the Jews. (8marks)
- Identify lessons that Christians learn about God from the call of Abraham. (5marks)
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- Outline the duties of Samuel as a judge in Israel. (6marks)
- State seven functions of the Temple in Jerusalem at the time of King Solomon. (7marks)
- Give seven reasons why Christians should practice forgiveness. (7marks)
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- Describe how prophetic messages were written down. (7marks)
- Explain the significance of any four visions of prophet Amos. (8marks)
- State factors that have led to the increase of Christians denominations in Kenya.(5marks)
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- Explain the significance of the symbolic act of buying land by Prophet Jeremiah.(8marks)
- Describe the political background of Nehemiah. (7marks)
- Identify ways in which Christians resolve conflicts among themselves. (5marks)
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- What is the role of a healer in traditional African Society? (7marks)
- Give reasons why witchcraft is feared in Traditional African communities. (7marks)
- Explain factors that have affected the traditional African people’s dependence on God (6marks)
MARKING SCHEME
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- State the national Goals of education that the study of CRE helps achieve. (7marks)
- National unity
- Promotes peace and stability.
- Enhances international cooperation.
- Fosters social cohesion.
- Promotes individual development and self-fulfillment.
- Promotes sound moral and religious values.
- Promotes positive attitudes towards good health and environmental protection. (1x7=7marks)
- National unity
- The teaching about human beings from the biblical creation accounts. (8marks)
- 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 give 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 era to compliment/provide companionship for each other.
- Human beings are Gods creation/male and female.
- The woman is created out of hetmans rib (1x8= 8 marks)
- Human beings are created in the image/likeliness of God
- Outline hindrances to the process of Bible translation today. (5marks)
- High levels of illiteracy in some parts of the country
- Lack of money to fund the expensive translation process
- Remoteness of some geographical regions which makes it inaccessible for the translators
- Few people with translation skills and knowledge
- Languages are dynamic which makes translation difficult (SHENG). 5x1=5marks)
- High levels of illiteracy in some parts of the country
- State the national Goals of education that the study of CRE helps achieve. (7marks)
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- Explain seven characteristics of the covenant between God and Abraham. (7marks)
- It was unconditional
- It had promises to be fulfilled.
- It had an outside sigh /circumcision.
- It was sealed through sacrifice/ritual
- It was voluntary / the parties were willing to enter into covenant /mutual
- It was solemn/binding
- It was initiated by God (1x7= 7marks)
- It was unconditional
- Give eight reasons why Exodus is important to the Israelites. (8marks)
- It marked the end of their suffering / oppression in Egypt
- It signified that they were a special/ chosen, by God
- It was a fulfillment of the promises God had made to Abraham
- It proved that God was more
- It showed / proved to them that Moses was a chosen leader of God
- The Exodus united the people of Israel as a nation
- It made them to understand the nature of God
- It taught them that God needed obedience from human beings
- They received the ten commandments which guided them in their relationships.
(1x8= 8marks)
- Identify lessons that Christians learn about God from the call of Abraham. (5marks)
- God demands faith/obedience from people.
- God is the provider/sustainer/giver
- God blesses/curses
- God is the protector
- God is the controller of the world
- God is a spirit/everywhere
- God is be worshiped
- God guides people
- God speaks/makes promises/fulfills promises
- God cares for His people. (1x5 =5marks)
- Explain seven characteristics of the covenant between God and Abraham. (7marks)
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- Outline the duties of Samuel as a judge in Israel. (6marks)
- Anointed the first two kings of Israel ( Saul and David)
- Judged the people
- Foretold God’s plan for the future/ What would happen to Israelites/ kings
- Reminded the people of God’s Ways
- Acted as a mediator between God and the people
- Condemned social injustice
- Brought to the King’s attention to their mistakes ( Saul)
- Condemned Idolatry/ preached monotheism
- Offered sacrifice (1x 6 = 6 marks)
- State seven functions of the Temple in Jerusalem at the time of King Solomon. (7marks)
- The temple was a place of worship/ prayers/ sacrifices.
- It was where major festivals were held.
- It was used as a treasury/ important objects were kept there/ foreign currency was exchanged there/ sacrificial animals were sold there.
- It was a source of unity among the people.
- Gave them a sense of security.
- 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.
- It was used as a residence and training centre for religious leaders.
- It was a place where religious disputes were settled/ law court/judicial court.
- It was a place where religious ceremonies/rites like dedication and purification were performed.
7 x 1 = 7marks
- Give seven reasons why Christians should practice forgiveness. (7marks)
- It shows love for others
- It creates/ promotes peace
- It is a way of winning converts
- it shows obedience to Christians teachings/ commands
- In order to follow the example of Christ
- in order to be forgiven by God
- It strengthens relationship/ tolerance
- It lengthens life/ promotes healthy living (1x7=7marks)
- Outline the duties of Samuel as a judge in Israel. (6marks)
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- Describe how prophetic messages were written down. (7marks)
- The prophets themselves may have written down the prophetic message
- The prophets may have dictated the message to a scribe to write down.
- God dictated to the prophet what was to be put down.
- The disciples of the prophets preserved their masters’ teachings as oral traditions and passed it over to subsequent generations.
- The disciples of the prophets treasured recollections of the prophet’s life as well as their oracles and incorporated them into the historical books of the Bible.
- The scribes reorganized the prophet’s’ teachings according to subject matter
- The collection, compiling and writing of prophetic messages was accomplished over a long period of time. (1x7 =7marks)
- Explain the significance of prophet Amos’ five visions(8marks)
- A warm of locusts- God had given the Israelites time to repent
- A great fire- God was still patient and gracious to the Israelites
- A plumb line and a crooked wall- God was setting up his own standard among the people. Their ways were crooked.
- A basket of ripe summer fruit- Israel was ripe for punishment
- Destruction of the altar- God was not happy with their way of worship and would destroy all them without exceptions (4×2=8marks)
- Factors that have led to the increase of Christians denominations in Kenya. (5marks)
- Rivalry for leadership/hunger for power.
- Differences in biblical interoperations/hunger for power
- Resistance to change by the older church members who want to remain as it was/generation gap.
- Material gain/greed selfishness where starting a church has become a business
- Lacks of spiritual satisfaction by some members make them start their own churches
- Lack of good exam {le/poor role model by the leaders/corrupt leaders
- Desire to be free from missionary/foreign control
- Differences in mode of worship/ritual observance /model of worship
- Nepotism/tribalism/clannish/racialism among Christians
- The Kenya constitution has allowed freedom of worship
- Disagreements in ethical issues/policies in the church regarding how certain matters should be handled e.g. family planning, dressing. (1x5 =5marks)
- Describe how prophetic messages were written down. (7marks)
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- Explain the significance of the symbolic act of buying land by prophet Jeremiah. (7marks)
- It showed the people of Judah still had a future despite the coming
- It was an assurance that the people would be restored back to their homeland.
- It demonstrated that the people would resume their normal lives/construct Homes/cultivate land / own property.
- divine judgment was not an end in itself.
- Restoration was to take place at God's own time/God was to determine when the people would be restored back.
- The people had to wait patiently for their return from exile.
- It showed that God is loving/faithful/was to keep his promise of restoration/bring them back to their ancestral land.
- It made them feel secure / they were not to lack anything. (1x7x= 7 marks)
- Describe the political background to Nehemiah. (7marks)
- The kingdom of Judah had been taken over by Babylon
- The Babylonians had destroyed the walls of the city /the temple /Jerusalem
- The King/royal court officials/able people were deported /exiled to Babylon
- Persia conquered Babylon /Jews came under the control of Persians
- The Persian Kings ruled the subjects through governors
- The conquered people were to pay tribute/taxes to Persia
- The Persian king/Cyrus allowed the Jews to return to Judah in three stages
- Nehemiah led the third group of Jews back to Judah
- The Jews in exile returned to Judah in 3 stages (7x1= 7marks)
- Identify ways in which Christians resolve conflicts among themselves. (5marks)
- They Pray over the issue / problem.
- They offer guidance and counselling to the affected.
- Paying visits/ talking to the offender / fellowship.
- By involving church leaders as arbitrators
- Forgiving the one who has wronged the other / asking for forgiveness.
- Willingness by the offender to accept the mistakes made / accepting liability.
- Withdrawing some privileges for a period of time so that one can reform.
- By sharing meals / eating together.
- Through shaking of hands / accepting a greeting. (5x1=5marks)
- Explain the significance of the symbolic act of buying land by prophet Jeremiah. (7marks)
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- The role of a healer in traditional African society
- The religious or physical causes of a disease
- Offering both herbal and psychological cure to patients
- Guiding and counseling people on various issues
- Training other medicine men or women
- Assisting in dispelling witchcraft
- Presiding over religious functionsEstablishing
- Providing aid to increase productivity of people
(1x7= 7marks)
- Give reasons why witchcraft is feared in traditional African community. (7marks)
- Witchcraft leads to death/ destruction.
- It is the work of the evil spirits.
- It leads to poverty loss of property
- It involves cheating/ telling lies
- In some cases people are forced to leave their homes migrate to other places.
- It can lead to break up of families conflicts quarrel division.
- A person can be banished made an outcast. excommunication
- Witchcraft causes suspension hatred/ mistrust amongst the people.
- It leads to underdevelopment.
- It can cause physical/psychological injury.
- It can cause embarrassment to an individual family
(7x1=7marks)
- Explain factors that have affected the traditional African people’s dependence on God. (6marks)
- The introduction of western culture
- Some people rely on witchcraft to solve their problems
- Greed for power / materialism without the fear of God.
- some people rely on science and technology
- Money economy where success depends on how much money ones earns.
- Abject poverty has made people lose hope / faith in God
- Negative peer pressure influences the members to rely on themselves other than God.
- Pressure of modern living makes people too busy to serve God.
- modern education
(1x6=6marks)
- The role of a healer in traditional African society
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