QUESTIONS
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- Outline six ways in which the study of CRE helps in bringing National unity (6mks)
- Give seven reasons why the Bible was translated into different languages (7mks)
- State ways in which wrong doers were punished in Traditional African Communities (7mks )
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- Describe the call of Moses in Exodus 3: 1-22 (7mks)
- Explain four differences between Jewish and Traditional practices of circumcision (8mks)
- Identify reasons why church leaders in Kenya take vows before starting their mission (5mks)
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- Explain Four characteristics of local Canaanite religion (8marks)
- Outline how Prophet Elijah fought against false religion and corruption in Israel. (7marks)
- Identify ways in which Christians promote true worship of God today (5marks)
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- Describe the call of Amos to become a prophet of God in Israel (7mks)
- Outline seven characteristics of true prophets in the Old Testament (7mks)
- State six ways in which the church promotes social justice in Kenya (6mks)
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- List down occasions when Nehemiah prayed. (8mks)
- Give reasons why Jeremiah was not willing to accept the call of God to become a prophet (6marks)
- State the importance of prayer in Christian life. (7mks)
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- Identify seven factors that promote harmony and social responsibility in Traditional African communities (7mks)
- Mention seven factors that influence the naming of children in Traditional African society. (7mks)
- State how modern trends have affected burial rites in Traditional African communities. (6mks)
MARKING SCHEME
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- Ways in which the study of CRE helps in bringing National Unity.
- Makes leaders to appreciate and respect one another.
- Teaches learners that all human beings are created in Gods’ Image.
- Makes learners acquire Christian principles such as love for God / one’s neighbours.
- Enables one to acquire life skills to make moral choices (e.g avoids tribalism).
- Enables to appreciate their religion and that of others.
- It promotes social equality and justice.
- It teaches living values and virtues ( of sharing tolerance, patience, concern for each other).
- Teaches that we are all brothers /sisters related to one another.
- Makes learners appreciate his/her cultural heritage and that of other people.
- Helps us acquire a sense of self worth and identify for ourselves and others.
(first 6 points 1 mark each 6x1) (closed)
- Why the Bible was translated into different languages
- To facilitate research and studies African heritage and culture.
- To promote literacy
- To facilitate development of formal education
- To identify certain teachings and apply them (e.g equality).
- To help some communities identify with/ and accept the Biblical message.
- To facilitate the spread of the word of God to communities of the world that had never been evangelized.
- To train local people to take up leadership.
- To let the word of God be read by as many people as possible.
- To revise all the versions keep abreast of changes in the world
- To indigenize Christianity i.e encourages its adoption to local situation /culture.
- To develop local languages.
- To facilitate better understanding of the Bible.
(first 7 points 1 mark each 7x1)(closed)
- WAYS IN WHICH WRONGDOERS WERE PUNISHED IN AFRICAN SOCIETY
- Wrong doers were made to pay heavy fines
- Excommunication
- Sometimes death through public stoning
- Ridicule in songs and proverbs
- Warning / reprimanding and beatings
- Not being named after death
- Excluding such persons from community’s important functions e.g. initiation, marriage, harvesting ceremonies etc.
- Not being given a decent burial
(any seven points 7x1)(open)
- Ways in which the study of CRE helps in bringing National Unity.
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- The call of Moses (EXODUS 3:1-22)
- Moses was looking after his father-in-law’s sheep at Mr. Horeb/Sinai (v1)
- An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a burning bush which was not getting consumed (v2)
- Moses turned to see the bush God called his name out of the bush (V3)
- Moses responded to God by saying, “Here I am” (v4)
- God commended Moses not to move near to remove his shoes because the place was holy (v5)
- God revealed himself to Moses as the God of his ancestors (v6/ Abraham)
- Moses hid his face was afraid to look at God (v6)
- God told Moses that he had seen the suffering of his people in Egypt has come to deliver them/ wanted to sent Moses to Pharaoh to release his people (v7-10)
- Moses was reluctant to be sent to Pharaoh /God promised to be with him/gave him a sign (v11-12)
- Moses sought to know the name of God who was sending him/God revealed his name as “I am who I am” (v13-14)
- God told Moses to go and gather the elders of Israel /tell them God’s message about their deliverance (v16-17)
- Moses was told to go with the elders to Pharaoh to ask for their release form Egypt (v18)
Any seven points (7x1) (open)
- Differentiate between Jewish and traditional African practices of circumcision.
- In Jewish Community, circumcision is for male children only whereas in African practice, it is for both male and female.
- among the Jews, circumcision is performed on babies of 8 days old whereas i traditional African communities, it is done during adolescence stage.
- In African communities, it is a test of courage, whereas in Jewish community, it is a sign of covenant with God/sign of faith.
- Circumcision in African communities is a communal practice whereas among the Jews, only members of the immediate family participate.
- In traditional African communities, initiates take up responsibilities while among the Jews, the initiates take up responsibilities while among the Jews, the initiates are too young to shoulder any responsibilities.
- In African communities, circumcision is carried out during specific seasons While among the Jews, it is continuous.
(first 4 points 4x2 (closed)
- Reasons why church leaders in Kenya take vows before starting their mission.
- To receive God’s blessing/guidance.
- To get acknowledgement from the people being served.
- It reminds the leader to stick to the church regulations/mission.
- To get the authority of God to lead.
- It gives the leader courage to do his/her work.
- It shows one’s willingness/ commitment to serve.
- To emulate the Biblical way of commissioning servants of God.
Any five points (5x1=5mks)(open)
- The call of Moses (EXODUS 3:1-22)
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- Explain four characteristics of local Canaanite religion
- It was based on nature /cosmic
- It was polytheistic/comprised of many gods and goddesses
- Symbols/idols/images were made to represent each god/goddesses
- Temple prostitution was part of the worship of goddesses
- Festivals and feasts were celebrated in honour of the gods and goddesses
- Rituals were performed to ensure continued fertility and well being of the community
- There were prophets and prophetesses for each god and goddess
- Each god and goddess played a specific role in the community
- There was a chief god and goddess first 4 points (4 x 2 = 8 mks)(closed)
- How Elijah fought against false religion and corruption in Israel
- He predicted a terrible 31/2 years drought as a sign of Yahweh’s displeasure for evil done.
- Elijah staged a contest at Mt. Carmel to demonstrate that Yahweh was the true God.
- After the contest Elijah killed Baal’s prophets to preserve the Israelite from contamination.
- After the contest Elijah prayed and there was heavy rain to mark the end of the drought as a proof of Yahweh’s power.
- He condemned King Ahab for the murder of Naboth.
- He condemned King Ahab and Jezebel for taking Naboth’s vineyard through Jezebel is infamous strategy.
- Elijah foretold that Ahab / his queen / family would be wiped out as punishment for their wickedness.
- Elijah had to go into hiding to escape being killed.
- He remained firm in spite of the persecution.
(Any 7 points 7x1)(open)
- Ways in which Christians promote true worship of God today.
- Praying to God for worship.
- Seeking guidance and counseling from church leaders.
- Reading the Bible / Christian literature / books
- Leading exemplary lives.
- Giving church dues – tithes offerings.
- Repenting when they sin/ forgiving one another.
- Avoiding quarrelling in public/during worship.
- Attending Christian conventions /seminars/ conferences.
- Providing theological training for the clergy/ church leaders.
- Condemning idolatry /devil/worship.
- Preaching the Good news.
- Doing charitable deeds/ helping the needy / visiting the sick.
(Any 5 points 1 mark each 5x1)(open)
- Explain four characteristics of local Canaanite religion
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- The call of Amos to become a prophet of God in Israel
- Amos received his call around 758BCE; during the reign of Jeroboam II of Israel and Uzziah of Judah
- He was a herdsman of Tekoa in the southern kingdom and also a dresser of sycamore trees.
- Good called him while he was looking after his flock.
- He was told to go and prophesy to the people of Israel
- He confessed having a deep sense of compulsion to prophesy which he could not resist.
- After he accepted Gods call he preached at the shrine in Bethel.
- Amos prophesied terrible things about Israel and Bethel including severe punishment from God on both the king and the nation.
- His preaching led to a sharp confrontation between him and Amaziah
- Amaziah with the approval of the king ordered Amos to go back to Judah
- He refused to be cowed because he was sent by God to return the people back to the covenant way of life.
- Amos fulfilled his mission as a prophet.
Any seven points (7x1mks)(open)
- Seven characteristics of true prophets in the Old Testament
- They heard Gods voice calling them/received Gods revelation
- They were obedient to God/they responded to Gods will.
- They believed that God was the only God
- They stood for the covenant relationship of Yahweh and his people
- They understood that God cannot compromise with evil
- They were prayerful
- They communicated Gods message
- They faced opposition
- They spoke with authority
- They understood the nature of their prophesies
First seven point (7x1=7mks) (closed)
- Six ways in which the church promotes social justice in Kenya
- By sharing their belongings/ resources with the needy
- Visiting the sick in hospitals, prisons, bereaved, the oppressed and depressed
- Reporting the law breakers
- Condemning social evils/injustices
- Praying for peace and justice
- Calling for justice and the rule of law
- Fulfilling their civic obligation and other responsibilities
- Fulfilling their domestic roles
- First 6 points (6x1) (closed)
- The call of Amos to become a prophet of God in Israel
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- Occasions in which Nehemiah prayed
- When he learnt about the suffering of the Jews back in Judah and the ruined state of Jerusalem.
- Nehemiah prayed before making his request to the king to be permitted to return to Judah to rebuild the Jerusalem wall
- When his enemies ridiculed the Jews to discourage them from rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem
- When he learnt about his enemies conspiracy to attack Jerusalem to stop the construction work
- After his condemnation of oppression of the poor, Nehemiah prayed asking God to reward him
- When his enemies plotted to destroy him to stop the rebuilding of the wall
- When Shemaiah attempted to frighten him asking him to hide in the temple claiming there was a plot to kill him
- When he cleansed and reorganized the temple liturgy to effective worship of Yahweh
- After cleansing the Israelites of foreign influence
- after chasing away the son inlaw of Sanballat the horonite
Any eight points (8x1=8mks)(open)
- Reasons why Jerermiah was not willing to accept the call of God to become a prophet
- He felt that he was too young / was inexperienced as a prophet.
- He did not have the message to give to the people
- He lacked confidence / courage.
- He did not know how to speak.
- He was afraid of confronting / talking against the Kings/ leaders.
- His task was too difficult / overwhelming for him.
- He feared that the Israelites would reject him/ persecute him.
- He was not sure of what could be done to him by the people because of the message he was to deliver.
(Any 6 points 6x1) (open)
- Importance of prayer in Christian life
- Through prayer Christians express their faith in God
- Christians acknowledge the majesty, holiness and power of God
- Prayer teaches Christians who God is
- Prayer brings Christians closer to God
- Prayer expresses Christians love and gratitude to God and neighbours.
- Through prayers, Christians request for their needs
- Prayer helps Christians to listen to God and seek his will in all things
- Prayer helps Christians to reconcile with one another
- Through prayer Christians ask for Gods forgiveness
- In prayer Christians trust that God listens and answers prayers
- Prayer is a source of strength and courage to face challenges
- In prayer Christian intercede for others
- Communal prayer brings Christians together
Any seven points (7x1= 7mks)(open)
- Occasions in which Nehemiah prayed
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- Seven factors that promote harmony and social responsibility in Traditional African Community.
- Political organization- Powers shared among clan leaders and elders
- Communal ownership of property- Land and other resources owned by the community
- Division of labour according to age, gender and social status
- Communal worship- all members worship same god, pray and worship same time and place
- Marriage which strengthens and fosters close ties among different families
- Leisure activities like singing, dance, work etc. brought people together
- Children who cement relationships
- Rites of passage like birth, naming and initiation brought families together
- Taboos were observed and this individual moral behaviour maintained discipline
- Rules and regulations that governed all members of all age, gender and social status
- Belief in common ancestry brought a sense of brotherhood to all members
- Sharing of property within nuclear and External families
first seven points (7x1=7marks)(closed)
- Seven factors that influence the naming of Children in Traditional African Society.
- Place of birth
- Community heroes
- Name of ancestry
- Physical characteristics of the child
- Name of grand parents
- Seasons i.e Rainy/dry
- Natural phenomenon
- Time of birth
First seven points (7x1=7marks)(closed)
- Modern trends that have affected burial rites in Traditional African Communities.
- Foreign religions have introduced new methods in burial practices
- Economic hardships discourage elaborate burial rites
- Some people are buried in cemetaries
- Western Education has influenced many Africans to adopt burial practices
- Rural-urban migration where families are too far to mourn together
- Inter-marriages where cultural practices are different
- Outbreak of infectious diseases that has discouraged funeral rules like wife inheritance.
Any six points ( 6x1=6marks)(open)
- Seven factors that promote harmony and social responsibility in Traditional African Community.
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