Instructions to candidates:
- This paper consists six questions.
- Answer any five
- Each question carries 20 marks
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QUESTIONS
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- State seven similarities in the two accounts of creation in Genesis 1 and 2 (7mks)
- Outline the teachings about human beings from the Biblical creation accounts (7mks)
- Identify six causes of evil in Kenya today (6mks)
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- Describe the incident in which Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac (Genesis 22:1-19) (8mks)
- Give seven characteristics of God’s covenant with Abraham (7mks)
- Outline five reasons why some Christians find it difficult to worship God (5mks)
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- Describe the nature of the Canaanite religion (7mks)
- From the story of Naboth’s vineyard, explain the commandments which king Ahab and queen Jezebel broke (8mks)
- Identify six life skills that Christians need to fight corruption in Kenya today (5mks)
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- Explain four teachings of prophet Amos on Social Justice and responsibility in Israel (8mks)
- Outline reasons why prophet Amos condemned idolatry in Israel (7mks)
- Give five obstacles the church is facing in trying to curb injustice in Kenya today (5mks)
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- Outline the problems that Nehemiah encountered in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem (7mks)
- Identify six occasions when Nehemiah prayed (6mks)
- State the importance of Prayer in the life of a Christian (7mks)
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- Identify six regulations that an expectant mother is required to observe in traditional African Communities (6mks)
- Explain the rituals performed during the birth of a baby in traditional African Communities (7mks)
- State seven factors that undermine the role of medicine men in Kenya today (7mks)
MARKING SCHEME
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- State seven similarities in the two accounts of creation in Genesis 1 and 2 (7mks)
- In both God is the sole creator
- In both creation includes living and non-living things
- In both God is the provider/ sustainer of the universe
- In both human beings are given responsibilities
- In both human beings are in charge of God’s creation
- In both human beings share in the life of God
- In both human beings are special beings
- In both God is seen as a worker
First 7x1=7mks
- Outline teachings about human beings from the Biblical creation accounts (7mks)
- Human beings are created in the image and likeness of God
- Human beings are co-creators with God
- Human beings have the breathe of life from God
- Human beings have dominion over God’s creation
- Human beings have the ability to think/ reason
- Human beings are social beings/ companionship
- Human beings are to use God’s creation for their benefit
- Man and woman are equal before God/ created by God
- Human are created for pro-creation
- Human beings are to fellowship with God/ special creatures
- Woman was created out of man’s rib
Any 7x1=7mks
- Identify six causes of evil in Kenya today (6mks)
- Poverty
- Corruption/ greed/ selfishness
- Disobedience/ rebellion
- In ability to forgive others
- Influence from the media
- Peer pressure/ wrong choices
- Unemployment
- Permissiveness in society/ Breakdown of the traditional African values
- Influence from drugs and substance abuse
- Poor role models
- Lack of guidance and counselling
- Individualism
First 6x1=6mks
- State seven similarities in the two accounts of creation in Genesis 1 and 2 (7mks)
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- Describe the incident in which Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac (Genesis 22:1-19) (8mks)
- God told Abraham to sacrifice his only son Isaac
- Abraham took his son, 2 servants and firewood
- They arrived at the foot of the mountain after 3 days
- Abraham asked his servants to remain as he and Isaac went up the mountain to worship
- Abraham took Isaac, firewood and knife and went up
- Isaac asked the father where the animal of sacrifice was
- Abraham told him the lord would provide
- When they arrived at the place of sacrifice, Abraham built an altar
- He took his son, tied him and placed him on the altar
- Abraham took out his knife and wanted to slay his son but the angel of the lord stopped him
- Abraham saw a ram and offered it to God
- Abraham called the place the Lord will provide
- The angel of the lord gave promises to Abraham
- Abraham returned home with his son Isaac
Any 8x1=8mks
- Give seven characteristics of God’s covenant with Abraham (7mks)
- The covenant was between two un equal parties
- It was unconditional
- It had promises to be fulfilled
- It had an outward sign – (circumcision)
- It was sealed through sacrifice
- It was voluntary
- It was binding
- The covenant was initiated by God
First 7x1=7mks
- Outline five reasons why some Christians find it difficult to worship God (5mks)
- Some have a lot of wealth they see no need to worship God
- Some are very poor thus lose faith
- Poor role models
- Influence by modern technology
- Conflicts in churches/ wrangles
- Weak faith in God
- Unanswered prayers
- Devil worship/ witch craft
- Some fear being ridiculed by friends
- Ethnic differences/ discrimination
- Hostility/ insecurity/ diseases
- Job commitment
- Permissiveness in society
First 5x1=5mks
- Describe the incident in which Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac (Genesis 22:1-19) (8mks)
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- Describe the nature of the Canaanite religion (7mks)
- It was polytheistic in nature as many gods and goddesses were worshipped
- The Canaanites performed religious rituals
- Human and animal sacrifices were offered
- Temples and shrines were built and dedicated to the gods and goddesses
- They had religious festivals to honor their gods
- The Canaanites made image/ idols to represent their gods
- It was a Nature religion / according to seasons/climate
- Practiced temple prostitution
- There were prophets and prophetesses for the gods
Any 7x1=7mks
- From the story of Naboth’s vineyard, explain the commandments which king Ahab and queen Jezebel broke (8mks)
- Commandment not to kill when they planned for the stoning of Naboth
- Commandment not to covet neighbours property when Ahab wanted Naboth’s vineyard
- Commandment not to steal when they took Naboth’s vineyard
- Commandment not to bear false witness when they/ Jezebel forged letters accusing Naboth of blasphemy and treason
- Commandment not to use God’s name in vain when they accused Naboth of blasphemy
Any 4x2=8mks
- Identify five life skills that Christians need to fight corruption in Kenya today (5mks)
- Critical thinking
- Creative thinking
- Decision making
- Conflict resolution
- Tolerance
- Assertiveness
- Self esteem
- Self-awareness
- Empathy
- Effective communication
First 5x1=5mks
- Describe the nature of the Canaanite religion (7mks)
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- Explain four teachings of prophet Amos on Social Justice and responsibility in Israel (8mks)
- Oppression of the poor- the people of Israel sold the poor for silver / a pair of shoes/ practiced slavery
- Corruption / bribery – legal injustices were taking place in court of law/ they took bribes / imposed heavy fines on the innocent
- Prophet Amos condemned the rich for being selfish / greedy / living in luxury at the expense of the poor
- Self- indulgence / false sense of security Amos condemned those leaders who could sit at their homes and expected the common people to go to them for help / advice
- Cheating in business – they tampered with the standard weighing scales so that the customer could get less than what was paid for / overcharged on goods that were sold / sold goods of low quality to the poor/ mixed grain with staff
- Bribery and violence – there was violence in the city / great unrest/ disintegration of the rule of law/ taking away their grains
- Sexual immorality / temple prostitution – the Israelites had agreed to pagan practice of prostitution in the place of worship / wider spread of sexuality in the land
- Drunkardness they forced the Nazarites to take wine / excessive drinking.
First 4 × 2= 8 mks
- Outline reasons why prophet Amos condemned idolatry in Israel (7mks)
- It was against the commandments of God
- It showed lack of knowledge of the true God of Israel
- It was an act of rebellion
- Idols were powerless/ could not save them
- The worship of idols was an indication of the Israelites having abandoned the true / first love
- Idolatry was like pursuing vanity/ waste of time / useless
- Idols were made of human beings
- Worshiping of idols made the Israelites lose their identity as the chosen people of God.
Any 7 × 1 = 7mks
- Give five obstacles the church is facing in trying to curb injustice in Kenya today. (5mks)
- Rampant corruption/ bribery in the society
- Lenient punishment is given to those who break the laws
- Break down of traditional customs / norms/ permissiveness in the society
- There is poverty/ unemployment among the people
- Lack of role models/some leaders are involved in practicing injustices
- There are organized crimes/ cartels in the society.
First 5 × 1 = 5 mks
- Explain four teachings of prophet Amos on Social Justice and responsibility in Israel (8mks)
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- Outline the problems that Nehemiah encountered in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem (7mks)
- The officials of Tekoa did not co-operate with him. Nehemiah : 3:5
- He was ridiculed by Sanballat and Tobiah. Nehemiah 2:17 – 19, 4 : 2 – 3
- He received threats of violence from the enemies Nehemiah 4: 7 – 8
- A trap was laid to derail his mission of rebuilding the wall. Nehemiah 4: 12
- There was a plot to kill him. Nehemiah 6 : 2 – 3
- Insecurity from the enemies. Nehemiah 4: 11 – 12
- False prophets tried to discourage him. 6;14
- Opposition from the Jewish nobles Nehemiah 4: 19
- False accusation from his enemies. Nehemiah 6 : 5 - 9
Any 7× 1 = 7mks
- Identify six occasions when Nehemiah prayed. (6mks)
- He prayed when he got a bad report from the Jews that Jerusalem was in ruins
- When he was about to ask for Permission from King Artaxerxes to go to Judah and rebuild the wall of Jerusalem
- When Sanballat ridiculed the rebuilding of the wall/mocked/discouraged
- When Sanballat/Tobiah/Ammonites threatened to fight the people of Jerusalem
- When he was threatened to be killed by his enemies
- When he had purified the rooms in the house of God
- After warning the people against ignoring the Sabbath law
- After he had stopped the Israelites from intermarrying with the foreigners
- When he was falsely accused of treason/ planning rebellion.
First 6 × 1 = 6 mks
- State the importance of Prayer in the life of Christian. (7mks)
- A way of communicating with God/ Fellowship with God
- Christian faith is strengthened
- Christian have opportunity to confess/seek for forgiveness through prayer
- Christian thank God for blessings received
- Ask/petition God for their needs through prayer/asking for blessings
- They use prayer to intercede/show concern for others
- In obedience to the teachings of Jesus/the bible
- It is a way of emulating the example set by Jesus
- A way of praising/adoring God
- Promote unity among believers
- To seek God’s will/guidance.
Any 7 × 1 = 7mks
- Outline the problems that Nehemiah encountered in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem (7mks)
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- Identify six regulations that an expectant mother is required to observe in traditional African Communities (6mks)
- An expectant mother is supposed to eat special food/avoid eggs/fatty meat/alcohol
- She is not expected to perform heavy duties farm work/splitting of firewood
- She is to avoid sexual intercourse
- She is not supposed to handle iron/sharp objects to avoid injury
- She is not supposed to speak face to face with her husband
- To wear protective charms against evil eye/ to protect her unborn child
- She is required to return to her mother/ parents’ home for delivery
- She is supposed to be checked frequently/ counseled by traditional midwives
- She is to be given special herbs to keep the health of the baby
- Make sacrifices/appease spirits/ ancestors/God
- Avoid coming into contact with certain people/ functions/places.
First 6 × 1 = 6mks
- Explain the rituals performed during the birth of a baby in traditional African Communities (7mks)
- Cutting of umbilical cord symbolizes the separation of the child from the mother
- Burying of the placenta/umbilical cord in a special place/banana plantation/family shrine for continuity of life
- Shaving of the mother/baby’s hair signifies new beginning/casts off pregnancy stage
- Treatment of the baby/mother with herbs/ wearing of charms is done for protection
- Ululations are made according to the sex of the baby to announce the sex of the child
- Mother/ baby are secluded for a period of time to give the mother time to rest
- There is celebration/singing and dancing/feasting to welcome the new member of the community
- There is presentation of gifts to the mother/ newborn baby to celebrate them/holding the baby to signify shared responsibilities
- Sacrifices/offerings are made to God as a sign of thanksgiving/prayers to bless the baby and mother
- Rituals for purifications are carried out to clean the mother from the process of child birth/bathing the baby/mother
- The baby is given a name for identity
- The baby is given sweet and bitter substances symbolizing good and bad experiences.
Any 7 × 1 = 7mks
- State seven factors that undermine the role of medicine men in Kenya today. (7mks)
- Introduction of western medicine men hospitals/new inventions/science and technology
- Emergence of new religions which do not support medicine men
- Destruction of forests/herbs/deforestation
- Lack of proper education by herbalist/ professionalism/ lack of proper dosage
- Herbal medicine is cumbersome to look for
- Low hygiene standards associated with herbal medicine
- Certain chronic diseases cannot be treated by some herbs
- Emergence of conmen/ quacks who give wrong medicine
- Urbanization/migration from rural to urban areas
- Lack of awareness/education on herbal medicine by the public
- Strict government policies/ rules/regulations that control both herbal and modern medicine
- Modern/ formal education
First 7 × 1 = 7 mks
- Identify six regulations that an expectant mother is required to observe in traditional African Communities (6mks)
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