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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

This paper consists of six questions.
Answer any five questions on the foolscaps provided.
Each question carries 20 marks.

1. Give Seven reasons that qualify the bible as the word of God. (7 Marks)
2. Outline Four similarities between the two accounts of creation in the Genesis 1 and 2. (8 Marks)
3. Explain how the study of CRE contributes to National development. (5 Marks)
1. Discuss the background to the call of Abraham. (7 Marks)
2. Outline Six ways in which Abraham demonstrated his faith in God. (6 Marks)
3. Give the relevance of God’s promises to Abraham to Christians today. (7 Marks)
1. State Seven functions of the temple in the Jewish community (7Marks)
2. Give Six ways which show that King Solomon turned away from the covenant way of life. (6 Marks)
3. Identify factors that have led to the increase of Christians denominations in Kenya. (7 Marks)
1. Identify Six features of false prophets in Israel. (6 Marks)
2. Explain the Jewish expectation of the day of the Lord during the day of Prophet Amos. (7 Marks)
3. Discuss Seven Roles of Modern Christian can play in restoration of the true worship in Kenya. (7 Marks)
1. Outline the promises that Israelites made when they renewed their covenant with God during the times of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 10: 28-39). (8 Marks)
2. The final reforms carried out by Nehemiah to restore the worship of God in Judah. (6 Marks)
3. State the problems that Christian’s leaders encounter in their work today. (6 Marks)
1. Identify the rituals performed during the birth of a baby in traditional African Communities (7 Marks)
2. Give Reasons why the children are important in traditional African Communities. (7 Marks)
3. How are conflicts solved in T.A.S. (6 Marks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Give seven reasons that qualify the bible as the word of God. (7mks)
  - Its authors were inspired by God.
  - It’s a revelation of the salvation history, fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
  - It contains the words of people sent by God i.e. prophets.
  - It reveals that God controlled what was being written, in that its idea and truths came from God Himself.
  - God Himself took part in the writing of the Bible i.e the Ten Commandments.
  - The New Testament is mainly concerned with the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God
  - It reveals God’s nature and character.
  - It contains word spoken by God directly from His mouth.
  - It contains prediction and prophecies which eventually came to pass.
    (7x1=mks)
2. Outline four similarities between the two accounts of creation in the Genesis 1 and 2. (8mks)
  - In both cases God is seen as the sole creator of the universe and everything in it.
  - In both, the man and the woman are created by God and given special privileges.
  - In both, God is the provider and sustainer of His creation.
  - In both, creation included both the living and non-living things.
  - In both, man share in the life of God spiritually.
  - For both, God is the source of life.
    (4x2=8mks)
3. Explain how the study of CRE contributes to National development. (5mks)
  - It helps one acquire moral principles like respect and obedience, which are key in any meaningful development.
  - It helps to develop positive attitudes and values like hardwork which lead to development.
  - It is a career subject which helps to prepare learners for various careers which promote national development
  - It enables one to acquire life skills to make moral decision like avoiding tribalism.
  - It helps learners appreciate themselves and others, leading to nationalism and development.
    (5x1=5Mks)
1. Background to the call of Abraham. (7x1=7Mks)
  - Abraham was called Abram before God changed his name.
  - Abraham lived in the city of Ur with his father Terah.
  - Abraham’s father lived among people who practiced polytheism.
  - Abraham had two brothers Nahor and Haran.
  - Haran was the father of Lot and he died in Ur.
  - Abraham married Sarai whose name was later changed to Sarah.
  - Nahor married Milkah, the daughter of Haran.
  - Terah left Ur with his son Abraham, his grandson Lot and his daughter in law and set to go to Canaan.
  - Terah died in Haran at the age of 205.
  - It was at Haran that God called Abraham.
2. Six ways in which Abraham demonstrated his faith in God. (6 x1= 6mks)
  - Abraham obeyed God’s call and left his homeland Haran to go to an unknown land.
  - Abraham left the familiar worship of the moon god to follow and worship the unknown God.
  - Abraham believed in the promises that God made to him.
  - He built two altars for God at Shechem and Bethel.
  - Abraham obeyed God’s call and entered into a covenant with Him.
  - Abraham obeyed God’s command to have himself and every male member of his household circumcised.
  - Through faith Abraham agreed to change his name from Abram to Abraham and his wife from Sarai to Sarah.
  - Abraham was willing to offer his only son, Isaac as a burnt offering to God.
  - Abraham readily accepted to make a covenant with God without question.
3. Relevance of God’s promises to Abraham to Christians today. (7x1=7mks)
  - Christians believe those promises are an indication of continuation of God’s work of salvation.
  - Christians receive a revelation of God’s intention to redeem the broken relationship between Him and humankind.
  - Christians acknowledge that Abraham is the source of blessings to humankind.
  - They await the fulfillment of the promise of the land of Canaan through the promise of eternal life.
  - They learn that God does not approve of exploitation or oppression of any kind.
  - They view themselves as the great nation of God, the New Israel.
  - Christians see Abraham as the ancestor of all those who are true believers.
  - They learn to trust, obey and have faith in God’s promises.
  - They learn that faith and trust in God makes all things possible.
  - They are assured that God will always shield and protect them from any danger.
  - They learn that God values a personal relationship with humankind.
  - They enter into a new and everlasting covenant with God through Jesus Christ.
1. The functions of the temple in the Jewish community
  - It was used for worship/prayers
  - It was the place where the law was taught to children/people
  - Priest burnt sacrifices/offered incense in the temple to God.
  - Purification rituals were conducted here
  - It was a home for priests. Residential for Levites
  - Dedications/presentations of the babies were carried out in the temple
  - It was the business centre for Jews. Commercial centre
  - The Jewish council (Sanhedrin) held their session her/a place where cases were heard/determined/law court
  - All the Jewish festivals were celebrated here.
    (7x1= 7 mks)
2. Ways which show that King Solomon turned away from the covenant way of life.
  - He married foreign wives/concubines.
  - He allowed worship of foreign gods/idols/he worshiped foreign gods.
  - He murdered his half-brother adonijah whom he thought would rival his power
  - He taxed the Israelites heavily for his upkeep
  - He disobeyed the instructions given to him by his father David to rely on God.
  - He disobeyed the instructions given to him by his father David to rely on god
  - He built places of worship for the false gods
  - He subjected the Israelites to force labuor/slavery during the construction of the temple/his palace.
  - He signed treaties with his neighbors for protection
  - He sold land to Hiram King of Tire
  - He use more time to build his palace than the temple of God.
    (6x1=6mks)
3. Factors that have led to the increase of Christians denominations in Kenya.
  - Rivalry for leadership/hunger for power
  - Differences in biblical interpretations
  - 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
  - Lack 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.
    (7x1)=7mks
1. Six features of false prophets in Israel. 6 mks)
  - They followed their own imaginations
  - They received no visions from God / their imagination
  - They received no dreams from God
  - They had no personal knowledge of God.
  - Their prophecies were not fulfilled / did not come true
  - They gave false hope
  - They were out to please the kings
  - They did not receive divine call from God
  - Their prophecy was not in line with the divine revelation
  - They gave no hope for salvation
  - They had no ideas of a Messiah.
2. Jewish expectation of the day of the Lord during the day of Prophet Amos. (7 x 1 = 7 mks)
  - The day will bring victory for Israel over her enemies.
  - A day of rejoicing for all Israelites.
  - Israel would be exalted by God that day
  - God would establish his rule over Israel.
  - It will be a day of prosperity for Israel.
  - A day when justice will prevail for Israel
  - A day of light and brightness
  - Day of liberation from fear and oppression from wickedness
3. Role of Modern Christian can play in restoration of the true worship in Kenya. (7x1=7Marks)
  - Be role models and repent their sins whenever they do wrong.
  - Should preach the word of God so that people may know God.
  - They should pray to God to guide them on how they should do as they restore others.
  - They should put up places of worship so that people can meet and worship God.
  - They should condemn and expose the works of evil so that people know the true worship of God.
  - They should correct those who do wrong in a manner that would restore them to the true worship of God.
1. The promises that Israelites made when they renewed their covenant with God during the times of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 10: 28-39)
  - They were to live according to Gods law/obey all his requirements
  - They would not intermarry with the foreigners living in their land
  - They promised not to farm every seventh year/they were to cancel all the debts
  - They would make annual contribution towards temple expenses/not to neglect the house of God
  - They were to provide wood for burnt sacrifices
  - They were to offer the first fruits of their harvest/dedicate their first born sons/flocks as required by the law
  - They would pay their tithes in accordance with the law
  - They will not do any business on the Sabbath day.
    (4 x2 = 8 mks)
2. The final reforms carried out by Nehemiah to restore the worship of God in Judah.
  - Cleansing of the temple
  - Reinstating of the Levites and other temple workers
  - He ordered the closure of Jerusalem for proper Sabbath observance
  - He separated the Jewish from the foreigners
  - He purified the priesthood.
  - Throwing out the household of Tobia out of the chamber
  - Cleansing the chamber in the temple
  - Returning the vessels of the house of God
  - Appointing treasures over the storehouses
  - Stoping the buying and selling of wares on the Sabbath day
  - He ordered an end to mixed marriages/foreigners.
3. The problem that Christians leaders encounters in their work today.
  - Opposition from political leaders/society.
  - Lack of cooperation from the members of the church/lack of unity among Christians
  - False prophets/cultic affiliation// hypocrisy/black magic/witchcraft
  - Misinterpretation of the scriptures
  - Drug abuse among the members
  - Lack of adequate time for pastoral care
  - Poor infrastructure that make it impossible to reach some areas
  - Insecurity in some parts of the country
  - Lack of resources to enable them spread the good news/poverty
  - Lack of professional training to enable them do their work effectively.
  - Permissiveness/moral decadence, which has become the order of the day.
  - Negative influence from the mass media/pornography.
    (7x1= 7 mks)
1. Rituals performed during the birth of a baby in traditional African Communities
  - There is feasting in family/relatives
  - Prayers of thanks giving/blessings /protection so offered
  - Protective charms are given to the mother.
  - Sacrifices are offered to God
  - The mother/baby are kept in seclusion
  - There is dancing/singing for the new life
  - The umbilical cord is cut to separate the baby from the mother
  - The baby/mother are given gifts
  - The mother hair is shaved
  - Ululations are made to announce the sex of the baby.
  - The baby is washed
  - The baby is given bitter/seat substance to take.
    (7x1= 7mks)
2. Reasons why the children are important in traditional African Communities
  - They ensure the continuity of the society
  - They inherit the parent property
  - They take care of there parents during old age.
  - They cement the relationship between the husband and wife/make the marriage stable
  - They are a source of labour
  - They offer security to the society/act as warriors when they grow up
  - They are a replacement of the dead relatives/ancestors
  - Children are a source of wealth to the family community
  - They run errands for the community
    (7x1 = 7 mks)
3. How are conflicts solved in T.A.S. (6 x 1 = 6 Marks)
  - Through making peace treaties.
  - Returning what had been stolen/raided.
  - Through sharing of meals.
  - Offering sacrifices to appease the ancestors.
  - Sending mediators between the parties
  - Taking reconciliatory oaths
  - Through paying a fine
  - Through shaking of hands
  - Banishing the offenders
  - Through intermarriages
  - Through undergoing cleansing rituals