Instructions
- Answer any FIVE questions
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- Outline six ways in which the study of cre enhances national unity in Kenya (6 mks)
- Describe the activities of god in the second account of creation as recorded in genesis 2:4-5 (8 mks)
- Give six reasons why some Christians leave the church today
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- Give seven actions in life of Abraham that expresses his faith in god (7 mks)
- Outline seven conditions that the Israelites were given for the renewal of the Sinai covenant (7 mks)
- How is the faith of the youth strengthened in the church today (6mks)
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- Identify seven reasons why Prophet Samuel was against kinship in Israel (7mks)
- Outline seven activities of king jeroboam that made the Israelites in the northern kingdom to turn away from god. (7 mks)
- In what ways can Christians reduce corruption in Kenya today (6mks)
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- How did the old testament prophets communicate gods message to the people ( 7mks)
- Outline Amos teaching on election of Israel (6mks)
- Identify seven ways which show that prophecy is practiced in the church today (7mks)
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- Outline seven religious reforms carried out by king Josiah of Judah (7mks)
- Identify seven steps that Nehemiah took to ensure that the work of rebuilding the wall was completed (7mks)
- Give six reasons why it is difficult to have reforms in Kenya (6mks)
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- Give seven ways in which elders promote harmony and mutual responsibility in traditional African society (7mks)
- State the changes that have taken place in the traditional African understanding of leisure (6mks)
- Outline seven factors that undermine the status of elders in the society (7mks)

MARKING SCHEME
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- Outline six ways in which the study of cre enhances national unity in Kenya (6 mks)
- It helps to create awareness that all people were created by God
- It teaches on love and concern for one another
- It promotes cultural appreciation/ integration
- It creates understanding and appreciation of ones religion and that of others
- It creates awareness of one’s self worth and that of others
- It helps to instill values/ moral values
- It helps learners develop a sense of belonging and are able to fight tribalism
- Describe the activities of god in the second account of creation as recorded in genesis 2:4-5 (8 mks)
- God made the earth and the heavens
- God formed man out of dust from the ground
- God planted the Garden of Eden
- He planted every tree that is pleasing to the eyes and good for food
- God planted the tree of life/ knowledge of good and evil in the middle of the garden
- He put man in the garden to till and keep it
- He instructed man not to eat any fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil
- God made animals and brought them to man to name them
- God made man to fall asleep and removed one of his ribs
- He made the rib into a woman and brought her to man
- God blessed the seventh day and made it holy for he rested on it.
- Give six reasons why some Christians leave the church today
- Due to conversion to other denominations
- Some people have no time for the church
- Strict church disciples/ moral standards may be too much to bear
- Disagreement witrh church leaders
- Some are excommunicated because of iundiscipline
- Some are influenced by ideologies such as devil worship
- Negative effects of modern science and technology
- Permissiveness in society/ moral decadence
- Some leave when they fail to get recognition
- Hypocrisy among church leaders can make some members to leave.
- Outline six ways in which the study of cre enhances national unity in Kenya (6 mks)
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- Give seven actions in life of Abraham that expresses hi faith in god
- He abandoned idol worship to serve Yahweh the true god
- He accepted to leave his homeland Haran to go to an unknown land
- He believed in the fulfillment of gods promises although some looked unrealistic
- He accepted circumcision as an outward sign of the covenant inner faith
- He agreed to sacrifice his son Isaac
- He built altars for god at shechem and bethel
- He accepted to change his name and that of his wife
- He agreed to enter into a covenant with god.
- Outline seven conditions that the Israelites were given for the renewal of the Sinai covenant (7 mks)
- They were to obey what god had commanded them
- They were not to worship any other gods
- They were not to make cast idols
- They were to rest on the sabath day and keep it holy
- They were not to make any treaties/ intermarry with people living in the land they were going
- They were to destroy the altars/ sacred stones and false gods of the Canaanites
- They were to keep the three religious festivals
- They were to dedicate their first born male children and first born male domestic animals.
- How is the faith of the youth strengthened in the church today ( 6 mks)
- The gospel is preached to them
- They are prayed for
- They are given responsibilities/ duties in the church
- They are guided and counseled on how to sustain their faith
- They participate in the sacrament life of the church/ Holy Communion
- They are forgiven when they go wrong and rehabilitated
- They participate in bible study.
- Give seven actions in life of Abraham that expresses hi faith in god
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- Identify seven reasons why prophet Samuel was against kinship in Israel ( 7mks)
- The peoples demand challenged the kingship of yahweh over Israel
- The idea was seen as a rejection of god as the unseen king of Israel
- The Israelites would loose their identity as a covenant people.
- Hereditary kind of leadership would bring oppressive rule
- The king would forcefully recruit their sons to the army
- The king would grab people’s property
- The king would introduce forced labour/ high taxation
- The king would take their daughters as to be performers and maids
- They would be influenced by other nations and forget their covenant with god.
- Outline seven activities of king jeroboam that made the Israelites in the northern kingdom to turn away from god. ( 7mks)
- He stopped the Israelites from going to jerusalem to worship Yahweh
- He made two golden calves/ bulls to be worshipped and stationed them at dan and bethel
- He built other places on hill tops.
- He chose priests from ordinary families
- He instilled religious festivals differently from those in Judah
- He worshipped idols hence setting a bad example to the people
- He set up two rival centres of worship at dan and bethel
- He did not listen to gods prophet
- In what ways can Christians reduce corruption in Kenya today ( 6 mks)
- Praying for the corrupt to change their evil ways
- Leading exemplary lives for others to copy
- Educating people on the evil of corruption
- Reporting cases of corruption to relevant authorities
- Participating in the formulation of just laws/ law reforms
- Encouraging people to follow the stipulated laws
- Establishing the causes of corruption through commissions
- Publishing books/ newsletter on the negative effects of corruption
- Identify seven reasons why prophet Samuel was against kinship in Israel ( 7mks)
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- How did the old testament prophets communicate gods message to the people ( 7mks)
- Through symbolic actions
- Through giving sermons
- Through parables/ narratives
- Through written words/ wiring them down
- Through prophetic utterances
- Through contests
- Through performing miracles
- By being role models
- Through letters
- Outline Amos teaching on election of Israel (6mks)
- God liberated the isralites out of slavery in Egypt
- He protected them from their enemies
- God chose the isralites to be his own people and entered into a covenant with them
- They were chosen among many nations
- Gods divine election for Israel was out of his own initiative
- God fed isralites through the wilderness into the promised land of canaan to inherit it
- He raised their sons to be prophets and Nazarites so as to lead and guide them in the covenant way of life
- Gods continued favour for the isralites will be determined by their faith and obedience to Him
- God will punish the isralites if they disobey Him
- Israel had an obligation to make Gods will known to all nations
- She should lose her priviledges to any other nation if she becomes proud and selfish
- Identify seven ways which show that prophecy is practiced in the church today (7mks)
- preaching the word of God
- condemning social injustices
- educating people on laws of God
- foretelling the future
- advising state leaders
- offering guidance and counseling to the people
- calling people to repentance and baptisim
- How did the old testament prophets communicate gods message to the people ( 7mks)
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- Outine seven religious reforms carried out by king Josiah of Judah (7mks)
- He destroyed all the idol and alters that were associated with idolatry in Israel.
- He killed all the priests that were associated with idolatry in Israel.
- He also drove out all the medium and wizards and remove all the household gods from Jerusalem and Judah.
- He held a religious ceremony in which he made Israelites to ridicule their lives to the covenant ways of life i.e they publicly renewed their vows to obey the one true God.
- He cleansed the Temple of Jerusalem of all idols.
- He reinstated the Passover celebrations as a sign of return to the Lord.
- Ordered the repair of the Temple of Jerusalem to make it presentable and worthy of use for worship
- He put back the Ark of the Covenant in his place as the focus of Yahweism.
- He recognized the roles of Yahwehs’ prophets and priests
- Identify seven steps that Nehemiah took to ensure that the work of rebuilding the wall was completed (7mks)
- He constantly prayed for Gods favor and protection
- He sought permission from king Artaxerxes to be allowed to return to Judah
- He requested to be given a letter by the king to allow him free passage and acquisition of timber
- He inspected the ruined walls before hand
- He gathered all the people and sought for their corperation in the work
- He placed a man to sound a trumpet in case of an attack for God to fight for them
- He condemned the nobles who oppressed the poor
- Give six reasons why it is difficult to have reforms in Kenya (6mks)
- Lack of political will by politicians
- Corruption
- Tribalism
- Weak institutions to carry out meaningful reforms
- Too many political parties without a clear agenda
- Lack of vision among reformers
- Lack of finances to restructure the economy
- Outine seven religious reforms carried out by king Josiah of Judah (7mks)
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- Give seven ways in which elders promote harmony and mutual responsibility in traditional African society (7mks)
- Settling disputes in the community
- Safe guard cultural traditions
- Ensuring that there is discipline
- Make decisions on important issues
- Reconciled warning parties
- Lead people in religious ceremonies
- Safeguard regulations governing the use and ownership of property
- State the changes that have taken place in the traditional African understanding of leisure(6mks)
- Leisure activities have been commercialized
- They are not divided according to age gender and status
- Some people have no time for leisure due to job and educational commitment
- Most of the leisure activities are passive
- It has been misused mostly by the youths due to lack of proper guidance
- They are limited in some areas making people not to participate
- Work and leisure are complete separate
- Outline seven factors that undermine the status of elders in the society(7mks)
- emergence of law courts
- Modern education
- Migration of people into new areas
- Emergence of new leadership structures
- Western values which promote individualism
- Wealth has taken over as a symbol of status
- Permissiveness
- Racial marriages
- Give seven ways in which elders promote harmony and mutual responsibility in traditional African society (7mks)
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