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Social Studies & Religious Education Questions and Answers - Class 8 Mid Term Exams Term 1 2023 Set 6
QUESTIONS
SECTION I
Study the map of Malomba Area above and answer questions 1-7.
- What is the direction of lake Boro from Ndira market?
- North East
- South West
- North West
- South East
- What is the approximate length of the murram road in Malomba area?
- 75km
- 60km
- 70km
- 85km
- Which type of soil is likely to be found in the Northern part of Malomba Area?
- Red volcanic soil
- Black cotton soil
- Loam soil
- Sandy soil
- The following economic activities are carried out in Malomba area except
- fishing activities
- trading activities
- lumbering activities
- mining activities
- What is the staple food for the residents of Malomba area?
- Maize
- Sorghum
- Rice
- Tea
- The following African rivers have a similar feature as the one found at the mouth of river Tele. Which one does not have?
- River Senegal
- River Congo
- River Zambezi
- River Niger
- Which one of the following essential services is urgently needed in Malomba area?
- Educational services
- Religious services
- Health services
- Recreational services
- Which one of the following is the smallest basic unit of any society?
- Clan
- Community
- Family
- Age set
- Which one of the following communities can best fit in the blank space below?
- Shilluk
- Njemps
- Ngoni
- Karamojong
- What is the main function of the weather instrument below?
- Shows direction to which wind is moving
- Measures speed of wind
- Measures direction and strength of wind
- Shows the direction from which the wind is blowing
- Axim and Accra are major towns along the Atlantic Ocean in Ghana.
Which is the main factor that contributes to their difference in climate?- Prevailing winds
- Ocean currents
- Nature of the coastline
- Nearness to the large water body.
Use the diagram below to answer questions 12-13.
- The above lakes were formed through a process known as
- volcanic action
- glaciation
- erosion and deposition
- downwarping
- Which set of lakes were formed through the above process?
- Lakes Teleki, Catherine, Speke
- Lakes Manzala, Kanyaboli, Gambi
- Lakes Nyos, Paradise, Shala
- Lakes Tana, Itasy, Kivu
- Which one of the following cultural practices did the Bantus acquire from the Cushites?
- Crop farming
- Circumcision
- Polygamy
- Keeping of livestock
- The following are characteristics of a certain vegetation of Africa.
- the main types of trees are oak, cork, pine and cedar
- trees are deciduous
- presence of aromatic shrubs such as thyrne
- trees are cone-shaped.
The above vegetation zone is likely to be- Savannah vegetation
- Mediterranean vegetation
- Tropical rain forest vegetation
- Temperate grassland vegetation
- Pyrethrum growing in Kenya has declined mainly because of
- high cost of production
- poor roads in the growing areas
- poor and irregular payments to farmers
- change of climatic conditions
- Which method of fishing is shown in the diagram below?
- Gill net
- Purse seining
- Trawling
- Longlining
- The following are uses of a certain mineral.
- it is used to make cables
- it is used to make water pipes
- it is used in the manufacture of motor vehicle radiators.
- it is used to make ornaments
The mineral described above is mined at- Kimwarer
- Kariandusi
- Niger Delta
- Nchanga
- Who among the following early visitors to Eastern Africa carried both exploration and missionary work?
- Henry Morton Stanley
- Johannes Rebman
- Dr. David Livingstone
- John Speke
- The following conditions favours the growing of a certain crop
- low altitude of upto 750m above the sea level
- high temperatures of between 24°c - 28°c throughout the year
- high rainfall of between 1500mm- 2000mm annually.
- deep and well-drained fertile soil
- shelter from strong winds
The above crop is likely to be- cloves
- pyrethrum
- cocoa
- bananas
- The time at Ramicial 45°E is 6.00pm. What time will it be at Yammoussaukro 15°W?
- 2.00pm
- 10.00am
- 2.00am
- 10.00pm
- Barchans and sand dunes are erosional features mostly found in
- the desert region
- the Rift valley
- the mountains
- the oceans
- Lake Banguelu was formed in the same way as the following lakes except
- lake Chad
- lake Kyoga
- lake Utange
- lake Victoria
- Which one of the following countries lies to the East of Chad?
- Niger
- Central African Republic
- Egypt
- Nigeria
- Fouta Djallon plateau is found in
- Zimbabwe
- South Africa
- Guinea
- Nigeria
- What does the road sign shown below inform the motorists?
- To stop for police check
- The road is closed
- Pedestrians crossing
- No parking
- Which one of the following European colonisers administered Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe and Angola?
- Germany
- France
- Portugal
- Britain
- Which country is correctly matched with its capital city?
- Malawi-Bamaki
- Mauritania - Porto Novo
- Morocco-Cassablanca
- Mauritius Port Louis
- The following countries are members of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) except
- Tanzania and Namibia
- Seychelles and South Africa
- Niger and Liberia
- Lesotho and Zambia
- Which one of the following is a print media?
- Magazine
- Social media
- Telex
- Internet
- Which one of the following is the main tourist attraction in Africa?
- Beautiful sceneries
- Wildlife
- Warm sandy beaches
- Climate
- Which one of the following countries is not connected by the Trans-African Highway?
- Cameroon
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Central African Republic
- Niger
- Which set of communities belong to the Afro-Asiatic speakers of West Africa?
- Hausa, Tuareg, Andarawa
- Yoruba, Igbo, Ebira
- Wolof, Fulani, Serer
- Mossi, Dagomba, Lobi
- The migration of the Pokomo from Shungwaya was mainly caused by
- lack of water and pasture
- lack of trading areas
- attack by hostile communities
- lack of fertile farming land
- The headquarters of the East Africa Community (EAC) is located at
- Addis-Ababa in Ethiopia
- Arusha in Tanzania
- Djibouti in Djibouti
- Lusaka in Zambia
Use the diagram below to answer questions 36-37.
- The above feature shows the formation of
- sea breeze
- land breeze
- convectional rainfall
- relief rainfall
- Which one of the following is unlikely to experience the above feature?
- Dar-es-Salaam
- Mwanza
- Axim
- Kampala
- Which one of the following is not an immediate family need?
- Clothing
- Housing
- Mobile phone
- Food
- Which one of the following traditional methods of communication was used to warn the community of an attack by an enemy?
- Ululations
- Drum beating
- Smoke signals
- Sending of fast runners
- Who among the following traditional African leaders did not resist the occupation of Europeans in his or her territory?
- Mekatilili wa Menza
- Samouri Toure
- Kabaka Mwanga
- Chief Lewanika
- The following regions of Africa are densely populated except
- the Nile valley in Egypt
- the lake Victoria basin of Kenya
- the Miombo woodland in Central Tanzania
- the Witwatersrand region in South Africa
- Which one of the following institutions of marriages is a man strictly mandated to marry a limited number of wives?
- Islamic marriage
- Christian marriage
- Civil marriage
- Customary marriage
- The chairman of the school management committee is also
- the Chief Executive Officer
- the head of the disciplinary committee
- one of the parents elected to represent a class
- the chairman of the staff meetings
- Which type of fish is likely to be caught in the Lorian Swamp?
- Black Bass
- Mud fish
- Trout
- Nile perch
- Which one of the following is the main tourist attraction at the BOMAS of Kenya in Nairobi city county?
- Cultural heritage
- Warm sandy beaches
- Varied wildlife
- Beautiful sceneries
- The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was established in 1963. Who among the following African leaders was not there by then?
- Jomo Kenyatta
- Kwame Nkurumah
- Haile Selassie
- Julius Nyerere
Use the map of Eastern Africa below to answer questions 47-50
- What was the main purpose for the establishment of the river project marked H?
- To increase food production
- To control floods at the lower Tana
- To attract tourists in the region
- To generate affordable Hydro-electric power. (HEP)
- Which one of the following is the main export product of the country marked J?
- Livestock and their products
- Coffee and bananas
- Minerals and charcoal
- Petroleum products
- The lake marked Q is likely to be lake
- Malagarasi
- Rufiji
- Tanganyika
- Malawi
- The mountain marked P was formed in the same way as
- mount Meru
- mount Nyiragongo
- Usambara mountains
- Drakensberg mountains
- Which one of the following is likely to cause lawlessness in the society?
- Poverty
- Laziness
- Literacy
- Morality
- In the current constitution of Kenya the head of state is also the head of
- Legislature
- Executive
- Judiciary
- Police Service
- The most effective way of solving conflicts between teachers and their learners in schools is through
- mediation
- arbitration
- dialogue
- litigation
- The best method of controlling sheet erosion is
- by building terraces
- by constructing gabions
- by planting cover crops
- through crop rotation
- In Kenya Jamhuri day is celebrated on every year.
- 1st June
- 12th December
- 20th October
- 1st May
- Which one of the following is not a service industry in Kenya?
- Tourism
- Mobile phone repair
- Fruit canning
- Insurance
- Which one of the following is not an achievement of Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt? He
- brought reforms in land ownership
- promoted industrialization in Egypt
- built the Suez Canal
- initiated the construction of the Aswan High Dam
- The Nyamwezi council of elders was known as
- Ntemi
- Wanyikulu
- Mirambo
- Wanyamphala
- The main source of National Government revenue is
- grants from international communities
- loans from international monetary fund
- taxes paid by thecitizens
- court fines
- Who among the following is the chief legal lawyer of the government?
- The President
- The Attorney General
- The Chief Justice
- The Chief Registrar of High Court
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- According to Genesis 2, the main reason why God created the woman was because Adam
- refused to live with the rest of God's creation
- feared to stay in the garden of Eden
- needed a suitable companion to help him
- needed someone to help him eat the fruits
- Why was Abraham willing to leave Haran to move to Canaan?
- There was famine in Haran
- He wanted to obey God
- He wanted to offer Isaac as a sacrifice
- He wanted to get a wife for Isaac
- The story of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt encourages Christians to
- forgive one another
- be patient with one another
- repent their sins
- serve other people
- One of the following was not an instruction for the Israelites during the Passover. Which one is it?
- Take bitter herbs to show they were in a hurry
- Remain indoors until morning
- Eat unleavened bread while standing
- Mark their doors with blood
- The deliverance of Israelites from Egypt was marked by the following signs except
- the firstborns of Egyptians were killed
- blood was smeared on their feet
- the frogs were in Pharaoh's place
- boils attacked the Egyptians
- "Observe the sabbath and keep it holy." Christians can best obey this commandment by
- doing no work on sabbath
- praying God to thank Him on sabbath
- staying and resting at home on sabbath
- organizing weddings on sabbath
- Gideon was called by God to
- fight the enemies of the Israelites
- lead the Israelites to Canaan
- deliver the Israelites to Egypt
- free the Israelites from the Midianites
- King Saul was rejected by God as the king of Israel because he
- carried the covenant box on a cart
- disobeyed the Lord's command
- built places of worship for idols
- killed the king of the Amalekites
- Both Elijah and Elisha did the following except
- they multiplied oil
- they raised the dead
- they prayed for miracles
- they multiplied oil and flour
- When Isaiah prophesied about the birth of Jesus he said that He would
- be called Emmanuel
- be born in Bethlehem
- escape to Egypt
- be the king of the Jews
- Which one of the following was done by the wisemen from the East?
- They reported back to Herod
- They offered burnt sacrifices
- They took Jesus to Egypt
- They offered gifts to Jesus
- Which parable of Jesus teaches us to hear and keep the word?
- The parable of the lost sheep
- The parable of the sower
- The parable of the good Samaritan
- The parable of the widow and the judge
- From the incident when Jesus calmed the storm, Christians learnt that they should have
- faith
- honesty
- obedience
- humility
- Matthew 6:25-31 says that we should not worry about what we eat, drink or wear because
- we have a reward in heaven
- these are earthly riches
- our neighbours will provide for us
- God cares and provides for us
- Which one of the following was the main. reason why Jesus went to Zacchaeus the tax collector's home? To show that
- He too was a sinner
- He came to save all people
- He hated sinners
- He loved sinners only
- "Man cannot live on bread alone." (Luke 4:4) A lesson Christians leam from this response given by Jesus during His temptation is that they should
- use the word of God in their daily lives
- not put God to the test
- not desire earthly riches
- work for their needs
- Complete the following beatitude. Blessed are the meek...
- they will see God
- for they shall inherit the earth
- God will satisfy them fully
- theirs is the kingdom of God
- Which of the following words were not uttered by Jesus during His crucifixion?
- I thirst
- Women of Jerusalem do not cry for me
- Forgive them father for they do not know what they are doing
- Before the cock crows twice tonight you will say you do not know me three times
- "...are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "so you say." Who asked this question?
- Caiaphas
- Annas
- Herod
- Pilate
- After Tabitha's death in Joppa, the widow's cried and remembered her for her good deeds. Tabitha's work demonstrated ............................. a fruit of the Holy Spirit.
- kindness
- joy
- patience
- peace
- Which one of the following statements is not true about marriage in both traditional African societies and Christianity?
- People get married willingly
- Marriage is to be respected
- Marriage is a happy occasion
- Sexual relationship before marriage is not allowed
- Who are ancestors according to African traditional society?
- People who have died but we still remember them
- People who are very sick and are going to die
- People who died long before we were born
- People who died but left many children behind
- In some traditional African societies people worshipped in a cave because it
- was a quiet place
- was God's dwelling place
- protected them from danger
- was a good place to hide
- Which one of the following ways mainly causes the spread of HIV/AIDS?
- Taking of alcohol
- Blood transfusion
- Early marriages
- Sexual immorality
- Enkuru is a rich man in his village. Which way can he best use his wealth for the good of the community?
- Tamare the road from the market to his home
- Pay fees for some orphaned children
- Invite the villagers for a feasting party
- Use his money to run for a parliamentary seat
- A trader in your shopping centre cheats customers by using wrong scales. The best action for you to take is
- advice people not to buy from his shop
- advice him on the need of being honest
- call the body in-charge of quality scales
- tell him to reduce the price of goods instead
- People work for all the following reasons except
- to please their teachers
- to avoid being burden to others
- to fulfil God's command
- to meet their basic needs
- Which of the following shows the right way a Christian could use his wealth?
- Contributing in community projects
- Saving in a bank
- Taking his family out
- Buying clothes for people
- Christians should make good use of their abilities mainly because God
- rewards hardworking people
- punishes lazy people
- expects them to serve others
- expects them to improve themselves
- The best way a Christian can show respect for authority is by
- obeying the laws of the country
- praying for the leaders
- voting for the leaders
- taking part in development projects
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- One of the following verses is found in surah Quraish. Which one is it?
- "And the mountains will be like carded wool."
- "You shall certainly see hell fire."
- "Let them worship the Lord of this house."
- "We have indeed created man in the best mould."
- In which surah does Allah(SWT) talk about the favours given to the prophet(SAW)?
- Masad
- Inshirah
- Fatiha
- Zilzalah
- According to the teachings of surah Kauthar, a Muslim should
- always praise the prophet(SAW)
- pray and sacrifice for the sake of Allah
- pile wealth to be remembered after death
- give birth to more boys than girls
- Which of the following surahs mentions the holy places of revelation?
- Tiyn
- Maun
- Ikhlas
- Fatiha
- Which punishment has Allah(SWT) promised Abu-Lahab and his wife for embarrassing and mistreating the prophet (SAW)?
- They will die like animals
- They will lose all their investments
- They will never step in paradise
- They will burn in a blazing fire
- One day a certain family travelled far from their home. When they wanted to pray they could not identify the direction of Qibla. What should they have done?
- Pray facing anywhere
- Wait until they go back home
- Look at the direction of the sun
- Seek for forgiveness from Allah (SWT)
- The prophet (SAW) taught us to live. harmoniously with our neighbours. Among his teachings is that we should
- share our food with needy neighbours
- spy on our neighbours
- avoid greeting our neighbours
- only relate with Muslim neighbours
- What should a Muslim consider before doing anything taught by the prophet(SAW)?
- The cost of the action
- The outcome of the action
- What people will say
- How the authority will react
- The first pillar of Islam is
- Swalah
- Zakah
- Saum
- Shahada
- The Muslims who migrated from Makkah to Madinah are referred to as
- Mutawakilun
- Ansar
- Muhajirun
- Swalihun
- During Hijatul Widaa, the prophet(SAW) advised Muslims to hold on
- Quran and sunnah
- preaching Islam
- healthy relationships
- cleanliness
- Which one among the rites of Hajj is done to remind us of Hajar the mother of nabii Ismail (AS)?
- Twawaaf
- Taqsiir
- Saayi
- Arafa
- Sharifa's husband died after a short illness. As a Muslim woman Sharifa should
- marry another man immediately
- observe edat for four months and ten days
- observe edat for three months
- mourn for three days
- While fasting and you eat something forgetting that you are fasting you should
- compensate that fast later on
- continue fasting as if nothing happened
- tell others to be careful
- break the fast and eat until Maghrib
- The act of performing dry ablution when there is no water is known as
- Instinjai
- Ghusl
- Wudhu
- Tayammum
- Which of the following groups consists of the bright days?
- 11, 13 and 16th of Ramadhan
- 1", 2nd and 3 of Muharram
- 13, 14 and 15th of every lunar month
- 10, 20 and 30% of every month
- Which of the following describes Israaf!
- Wasteful
- Greatness
- Acts of Ibaada
- Sunnah acts
- The sunnah prayer only performed in the month of Ramadhan is
- Istikhara
- Dhuha
- Taraweeh
- Baadiya
- How many animals should be slaughtered during aqiqa for a baby boy?
- Two
- One
- Three
- Nine
- Which of the following is haram when buying and selling?
- Making profit
- Hiding goods
- Advertising goods
- Giving goods on credit
- Which is the correct order of the rites of the dead?
- Swalah, Ghusul, Kafan, Dafan
- Ghusul, Swalah, Kafan, Dafan
- Kafan, Swalah, Ghusul, Dafan
- Ghusul, Kafan, Swalah, Dafan
- Mariam saw a dog licking their cup that was left outside the house. What should Mariam do?
- Punish the dog thoroughly
- Throw the cup in a pit latrine
- Wash the cup seven times
- Talk politely to the dog
- Which holy book is correctly matched with the prophet to whom it was revealed?
- Zabur-Daud (AS)
- Taurat - Issa (AS)
- Injiil-Ibrahim (AS)
- Suhuf-Musa (AS)
- The attribute of Allah(SWT) which shows that He is the most forgiving is
- Al-Khaliq
- Al-Ghaffaar
- Al-Muswawir
- Al-Jabbar
- The Islamic calendar has a total of
- seven days
- ten months
- five months
- twelve months
- Salma wants to get guidance from Allah(SWT). The best thing for her to do is to
- visit a fortune teller
- ask someone for advice
- perform swalatul Istikhara
- keep it a secret
- The prophet of Allah(SW) who split the Red Sea was
- Yusuf (AS)
- Ibrahim (AS)
- Issa (AS)
- Musa (AS)
- One of your classmate has not come to school because she is sick. As a Muslim you will have to
- ignore her
- visit her
- wait until she comes to school
- report to the area chief
- In which city was the prophet(SAW) stoned by protesting pagans for preaching Islam?
- Makkah
- Madinah
- Taif
- Quba
- Who among the following built the Kaaba?
- Zakaria (AS) and Suleiman (AS)
- Yusuf (AS) and Yaqub (AS)
- Muhammad (SAW) and Issa (AS)
- Ibrahim (AS) and Ismail (AS)
MARKING SCHEME
Social Studies/RE Questions and Answers - Class 8 Opener Exams Term 1 2023 Set 6
QUESTIONS
Baro Area
Study the map of Baro area and answer questions 1 to 7.
- The highest place in Baro area is in the
- north east.
- south west
- north west.
- south east.
- The type of soil in the south eastern part of Baro area is
- volcanic soil.
- loam soil.
- sandy soil.
- clay soil.
- A forest was established in the south eastern part of Baro area mainly to
- conserve sources of rivers.
- provide a source of timber.
- attract rainfall in the area.
- provide habitat for wild animals.
- The area covered by the map is likely to be a
- county.
- sub county.
- location.
- ward.
- Which one of the following commodities is transported along the murram road to Sade town?
- Timber.
- Meat.
- Minerals.
- Maize.
- Which one of the following economic activities is carried out in the north western pert of Baro area?
- Mining.
- Lumbering.
- Tea growing.
- Livestock keeping.
- The general direction of the quarry from Gaso market is
- south east.
- north.
- south.
- south west.
- The San people did not develop strong centralized system of power because they
- lived a nomadic life.
- lived in a dry area.
- were few in numbers.
- had hostile neighbours.
- Below are statements about a system of marriage:
- It is conducted by a religious leader.
- A man can marry only one wife.
- A marriage certificate is issued.
The system of marriage described above is- Islamic marriage.
- customary marriage.
- civil marriage.
- Christian marriage.
- Most mountains in the floor of the Rift Valley were formed through
- volcanicity.
- faulting.
- folding.
- erosion.
- Which one of the following groups is made up of communities that came to Eastern Africa in search of pasture?
- Baganda, Abagusii, Taita.
- Samburu, Maasai, Somali.
- Chagga, Agikuyu, Mijikenda.
- Abaluhyia, Banyoro, Sukuma.
- South Africa is able to produce a variety of manufactured goods mainly because
- there is large market for manufactured goods.
- there is availability of cheap electricity.
- the country has many mineral resources.
- there is good transport network.
- The main reason for the settlement of the Portuguese along the east coast of Africa was to
- find a sea route to India.
- stop slave trade in the area.
- introduce Christianity.
- engage in trading activities in the region.
- The following are statements about a farming method:
- Land is intensively cultivated. A few animals are kept.
- Different crops are grown.
- Crops are grown mainly for home consumption.
The type of farming described above is- plantation farming.
- mixed farming.
- ranching.
- zero grazing
- Three of the following were effects of interaction among communities in the past. Which one was not?
- Growth of towns in the interior.
- Exchange of cultural practices.
- Increase in trading activities.
- Growth of new languages.
- Nabongo Mumia and Waiyaki wa Hinga had ohe factor in common. It is that they
- allowed Europeans to settle in their areas.
- resisted European colonial rule.
- supported the construction of the railway line.
- signed peace treaties with the British.
- Three of the following are ways of preventing road accidents. Which one is least effective?
- Regular servicing of vehicles.
- Fixing speed governors on vehicles.
- Increasing the cost of fuel.
- Educating road users on road safety.
The diagram below shows the formation of a lake.
- Which one of the following lakes in Eastern Africa was not formed through the process shown above? Lake
- Gambi.
- Jipe.
- Kanyaboli.
- Utange.
- Which one of the following groups is made up of people who belong to the same clan in traditional African communities? Konde,
- his mother, his father.
- his brother, his mother.
- his mother, his niece.
- his sister, his mother.
- Below are statements about an early visitor to Eastern Africa before the 19 century:
- He came looking for new trade routes.
- He was welcomed by the Sultan of Malindi.
- His discovery brought Europeans to Eastern Africa.
The person described above is- Ludwig Krapf.
- Seyyid Said.
- Henry Morton Stanley.
- Vasco da Garia.
- Three of the following actions by people enable them to live in harmony. Which one does not?
- Accepting election results.
- Respecting other people's opinions.
- Practising polygamy.
- Sharing natural resources.
- Conservation of forests in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is mainly faced by the problem of
- overexploitation of forest resources.
- lack of forest rangers.
- frequent outbreak of fires.
- drought in areas under forests.
- Which one of the following is not a voltaic speaking community in West Africa?
- Mossi.
- Andarawa.
- Dagoba.
- Bergu.
- Below are statements about a prominent leader in Africa:
- He was a founder member of the Organization of African Unity (OAU).
- He ruled a French-speaking country.
- He retired in 1980.
The person described above is- Leopold Sedar Senghor
- Gamal Abdel Nasser.
- Julius Nyerere.
- Haile Selassie.
- Which one of the following statements about lake Victoria is false? It
- is a downwarped lake.
- is a freshwater lake.
- is a source of a river
- was formed through faulting.
- Democratic elections in Kenya are held mainly to
- enable citizens interact with their leaders.
- promote patriotism in the country..
- enable citizens participate in decision- making.
- make the country develop.
- The main problem facing fishing in lake Victoria is
- overfishing.
- low levels of water.
- lack of adequate fishing skills.
- poor roads in fishing areas.
- Which one of the following statements about the traditional form of government among the Nyamwezi people is true?
- A chief came from the most senior clan.
- people took part in appointing a chief.
- A chief controlled trade with other communities.
- The community was ruled by a king.
Use the map of Eastern Africa below to answer questions 29 to 32.
- Three of the following statements about the town marked T are true. Which one is not? It
- lies along the Great North Road.
- is the administrative capital city.
- is a major mining town.
- is served by a railway line.
- The shaded area marked Z has a high population mainly due to
- high rainfall experienced in the area.
- presence of large towns.
- Hat relief of the land.
- presence of mineral resources.
- The main export crop of the country marked Wis
- sisal.
- cotton.
- cloves.
- coffee.
- Before the coming of the Europeans, the community that lived in the shaded area marked Y was ruled by
- chiefs.
- kings.
- emperors.
- council of elders.
- Which one of the following statements correctly describes lines of latitudes? They
- influence time on earth.
- run from north to south.
- affect climate.
- are curved.
- Which one of the following was not a form of interaction among children in traditional African communities?
- Marriage.
- Games.
- Ceremonies.
- Initiation.
- Europeans in Belgian Congo provided little education to Africans because
- Africans resisted colonial rule.
- Europeans feared competition.
- there were few colonial administrators.
- Africans did not want to stop their customs.
- Pastoral farming among the Tswana people of Botswana is favoured by the
- absence of tsetse flies in grazing areas.
- availability of meat processing industries.
- large tracts of uninhabited land.
- high rainfall in pastoral farming areas.
- Which one of the following groups is made up of countries that experience desert conditions?
- Niger, Sudan, Libya.
- Gabon, Cameroon, Congo.
- Angola, Zimbabwe, Senegal.
- Mozambique, Uganda, Nigerin.
- Persons with special needs exercise the following rights except right to
- vote.
- marry.
- form their own political party.
- cam a living.
- Three of the following are problems facing regional trade in Eastern Africa. Which one is not?
- Use of different currencies.
- Political instability in some countries.
- Poor roads connecting countries.
- Production of different goods.
- Copper in Zambia is mined using
- drilling method.
- opencast method.
- dredging method.
- panning method.
- The diagram below represents the formation of relief rainfall.
The type of rainfall illustrated in the diagram shown above is experienced in the following areas except- southern Tanzania.
- southern Uganda.
- central Kenya.
- Ethiopian highlands.
- The Hehe people were defeated by the Germans in Tanganyika during the colonial period because
- Germany had a large army.
- the Hehe were affected by famine.
- the Hehe had weak leaders.
- Germans had superior weapons..
- Commercial poultry farming is carried out near large urban centres due to
- the availability of electricity.
- the availability of good roads.
- nearness to market for poultry products.
- nearness to cheap labour.
- The Agikuyu and Chagga people settled in highland regions during the migration period because the areas
- were suitable for crop farming.
- had iron for tool making.
- were tsetse fly free.
- had good defensive sites.
- Attainment of independence in Ghana was through peaceful means because
- Africans had formed political parties.
- Africans had educated leaders.
- the colony had few colonial officers.
- Europeans were ready to negotiate.
- Two neighbours have a boundary dispute in a rural village. The best method of solving the conflict is by
- involving village elders.
- reporting the matter to a chief.
- taking the matter to a court of law.
- selling the piece of land under dispute.
- The title of clan heads in the traditional Buganda government was
- Muyasi.
- Gabunga.
- Bataka.
- Seaza.
- Which one of the following products is correctly matched with the type of industry where it is produced?
- Bread - assembling
- Steel - manufacturing
- Paper - service
- Car - processing
- Which one of the following statements about clan elders in traditional African communities is true? They
- lead people to war.
- predict future events.
- solve disputes.
- treat diseases.
- Which one of the following forms of modern communication consists of electronics media?
- Radio, telephone, television.
- Newspapers, magazines, journals.
- Letters, parcels, internet.
- Email, courier, fliers.
- A similarity in the systems of government in both Kenya and Swaziland is that
- the head of state is elected.
- there is a prime minister.
- there is a presidential term limit.
- there are two houses.
- Which one of the following statements about equatorial climate is not true?
- There is no distinct dry season.
- There is high humidity.
- Much of the rainfall is experienced in winter.
- Annual rainfall is over 1 500mm.
- Excessive consumption of alcohol is discouraged in Kenya mainly because it
- affects the health of the user.
- leads to excess use of family resources.
- causes disagreements in families.
- is the main cause of road accidents.
- Which one of the following rivers in Africa is correctly matched with the water body where it ends?
- Congo - Indian ocean
- Omo - lake Turkana
- Nile - Atlantic ocean
- Ruvuma - Mediterranean sea
- Which one of the following is not a function of the African Union (AU)?
- Sending peace keepers to countries in conflict
- Promoting sports.
- Establishing a common trading currency.
- Promoting good governance in member countries.
- In traditional African communities, people who are initiated are und the same time form
- a clan.
- a family
- a council of elders
- an age group.
- Who among the following officials is e member of a county executive committee?
- Speaker.
- Clerk.
- Deputy Govemor
- Elected member.
- A Kenyan citizen qualifies to vie for a parliamentary seat if the persca
- attains the age of twenty one years.
- has lived in Kenya continuously for seven years or more.
- has worked as a civil servant.
- is married and has a family.
- Which one of the following is a responsibility of the Kenyan goverment to its citizens?
- Fenning political parties for them.
- Protecting them and their property.
- Establishing places of worship.
- Setting general election dates.
- The most senior administrator in a county the
- county representative.
- county commissioner.
- governor.
- speaker.
SECTION A
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- According to Genesis story of creation, God created Eve in order to
- give Adam a companion
- care for the garden of Eden.
- work for the man.
- have power over all creation.
- Abraham left Haran to go to live in the land of Canaan because
- his servants quarrelled with those of Lot.
- there was famine in Haran.
- he wanted to obey God's command.
- Lot accompanied him.
- When God told Moses to go back to Egypt from Midian, he complained that
- he was afraid of the king.
- the Israelites did not know him.
- he wanted Aaron to accompany him.
- he was not a good speaker.
- The Israelites remembered their suffering in Egypt on the night of the Exodus by
- smearing blood on their doorposts.
- eating bitter herbs.
- eating unleavened bread.
- eating roasted meat.
- During the covenant with the Israelites on mount Sinai, God appeared in the form of
- a rainbow.
- strong wind.
- a cloud.
- a burning bush.
- "You will always have descendants and I will make your kingdom last forever" (2 Samuel 8:16). The king of Israel who was given this promise was
- David
- Saul.
- Solomon
- Rehoboam.
- The main reason why king Solomon built a temple in Jerusalem was that
- there was no place of worship.
- Jerusalem was the centre of worship.
- the covenant box was in Jerusalem.
- he wanted to fulfill God's command.
- When Elisha was called by prophet Elijah, he was
- speaking to king Ahab.
- ploughing with oxen.
- hiding in a cave.
- living in Zarephath.
- The prophecy of Micah about Jesus was that He would
- be the suffering servant.
- be born of a virgin.
- escape to Egypt
- be born in Bethlehem.
- Angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah when he was
- burning incense in the temple.
- herding his father's sheep."
- threshing wheat.
- baptizing people in river Jordan.
- Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Jerusalem when He was forty days old in order to
- have Him named and circumcised.
- fulfill the Jewish customs.
- attend the Passover feast.
- have Him baptized.
- It was important to have Jesus baptized in order to
- show that John was important.
- show that He was the expected Messiah.
- set a good example to the Jews.
- prepare for His ministry.
- Which one of the following was a teaching of Jesus during the sermon on the mount?
- Love your enemies.
- Give to Ceasar what belongs to Ceasar.
- I am the way, the truth and the life.
- Love the Lord with all your heart.
- The teaching of Jesus about who is the greatest teaches Christians to be
- kind.
- faithful.
- tolerant.
- humble.
- The miracle of healing the bleeding woman took place in the town of
- Capernaum.
- Nazareth.
- Jericho.
- Bethany.
- The wife of Pilate described Jesus during His trial as
- mighty.
- humble.
- innocent.
- kind.
- The risen Christ appeared to Mary Magdalene on the day He resurrected
- on the way to Emmaus.
- on the shores of lake Galilee.
- at the home of Lazarus.
- near the tomb.
- On the day of Pentecost, the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit when they were
- fishing in lake Galilee.
- in a closed room in Jerusalem.
- walking to Emma
- preaching to the Gentiles.
- Who among the following believers was chosen to take care of finances in the early church?
- Paul.
- Stephen.
- Timothy
- Apollos.
- Paul and Silas were put in prison in Philipp because they
- were preaching in the name of Jesus.
- were performing, miracies.
- refused to pay uxes.
- were not Roman citizens.
- The gift of the Holy Spirit seen in Peter when he was in Joppa was
- wisdom.
- interpreting scriptures.
- prophecy
- working miracles.
- In traditional African communities, people. show that there is life after death through
- performing libations.
- shaving the hair of newborn babies.
- naming children after ancestors.
- offering sacrifica
- A common belief about God in both Christianity and traditional African communities is that God
- lives in high places.
- is served by angles.
- is the provider.
- is three in one.
- People thank God for good harvest in traditional African communities by
- offering food sacrifices in shrines.
- sharing food with the hungry.
- giving food to strangers
- selling surplus food.
- In traditional African communities, shrines are places where
- ancestors are buried.
- sacrifices are offered.
- initiation ceremonies are held.
- marriage ceremonies take place.
- The best way for Christians show obedience to lawful authority is through
- composing songs for leaders.
- attending national day celebrations.
- going to church.
- paying their taxes.
- The best way for Christians to promote awareness of HIV and AIDS is by
- counselling infected people.
- buying medicine for infected people.
- setting good examples of moral behaviour.
- visiting people in hospitals.
- Margaret, a standard eight pupil, has become pregnant. The best action for her to take is to
- keep the pregnancy.
- get married.
- drop out of school.
- look for employment.
- The church in Kenya promotes good health among the people through
- offering free medical care.
- writing books about healthcare.
- establishing hospitals.
- visiting sick people.
- Thika school for the blind was established by the
- Catholic Church.
- Methodist Church.
- African Inland Church.
- Salvation Army Church
SECTION B:
ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- Encourage amongst you, doing and having patience. This is a teaching from surah
- Al-Maun
- Al-Naas
- Al-Nasr
- Al-Asr
- Bismillahi Rahmaani Rahiim is the official first verse of surah
- Ikhlas.
- Fatiha
- Nasr.
- Nas.
- Surah Qaariah gives information on
- angels.
- Allah.
- qiyamah.
- qadar.
- "Suhuf" was a holy book revealed by prophet
- Ibrahim (A.S)
- Musa (A.S)
- Daud(A.S)
- Issa(A.S)
- Failure to fulfill a promise is according to the teachings of the prophet
- forgetfulness
- laziness
- hypocrisy
- incompetence
- What is the meaning of "Taqwa" in Islamic faith?
- Reliance on Allah.
- Obedience to Allah.
- The fear of God.
- Belief in Allah.
- The Hudaibiyya treaty was meant to last for
- 100 years
- 10 years
- 25 years
- 5 years
- What will angel Izrail come for upon ones death?
- Heart.
- Soul.
- Chest.
- Neck.
- The attribute of Allah Al-Latif means the
- creator.
- source of peace.
- source of knowledge.
- kind.
- The prophet said that Allah (SWT) authorized us to eat and drink but avoid
- israaf.
- ishraaf.
- istimraar.
- ijtihaad.
- The maximum number of times a Muslim faithful should visit Makka is
- once.
- thrice.
- as many as possible.
- ten.
- Which among these Fardh prayers has no sunnah Baadiya prayer?
- Magharib.
- Isha.
- Dhuhr.
- Asr.
- Medium najis is characterized by the following except
- smell.
- colour.
- texture.
- taste.
- A special meal for Nikah attendants is called
- Taraka
- Suhur
- Iftaar
- Limatul Arus
- Which of the following attributes does not describe prophet Ibrahim. (A.S)?
- Abul-Imaan.
- Aniifa Muslima.
- Khaliilullah.
- Aakhirul ambiya-a.
- The prophets of Allah did not receive wahyi through
- ancestral spirits.
- dreams.
- angels.
- veils.
- A Muslim should count 40 houses from his to know his
- kinsmen.
- neighbours.
- friends.
- relatives.
- The prophet's mosque built in Madina is not referred to as masjid
- Yatimein.
- Nabawi.
- Quba
- Qibtein.
- "Mashallah" is an Islamic dua that expresses
- a promise.
- thanks.
- contentment.
- a congratulatory remark.
- Battles of Uhud and Badr were fought in the same month after
- two years.
- three years.
- five years.
- one year.
- Muslims who like welcoming guests develop the virtue of
- generosity.
- hospitality.
- kindness.
- sacrifice.
- Sunna Ashura Swaum is fasted on
- 10th Muharram.
- 10th Dhulhijja.
- every three days in the month.
- every Monday and Thursday.
- The dua which is recited in salaat during the sijda pillar is
- Rabbi Ighfirlii warhamnii.
- Subhaana rabbi al-adhiimu.
- Subhaana rabbi-al-aala.
- Rabbi shirahlii swadrii.
- What does the term "Iqra" mean?
- Read
- Book
- Worship
- Pen
- Who among the following was the grandfather of nabii Issa?
- Aali Imran.
- Dhul-Karmaine
- Raaghib Bahira
- Abdul Munaf
- You may not have completed your ibada if you fail to
- spend at Muzdalifa.
- stand at Arafat.
- visit the prophet's tomb.
- visit the spring of Zamzam.
- The Sunna Jamaa prayer performed by Muslims at the mercy of Allah for rains is
- Khusuf.
- istiqa'a
- istikhara.
- taraweh.
- A .........................man is near Allah, near paradise, near men and far from hell.
- hospitable
- brave
- panctual
- generous
- Which one of the following phrases does not express thankfulness?
- Jazaakallah.
- Alhamdulillah.
- Shukran.
- Afuwan.
- Complete the verse below:
Salaamun hiya hattaa mathila-il- fajr
- ishai
- maghrib
- asr.
MARKING SCHEME
Social Studies and CRE Questions and Answers - Grade 5 Opener Exams Term 1 2023 Set 2
SOCIAL STUDIES
- River Neema flows and drains in the ____________________________________
- lake
- dam
- ocean
- forest
- What kind of settlement is found in Neema area? ___________________________
- Clustered
- Sparse
- Scattered
- Dense
- Which cash crop is grown in Neema area? _______________________________
- sisal
- tea
- pyrethrum
- coffee
- What is the direction of the market from the forest? __________________________
- South West
- North East
- North West
- South East
- The people of Neema area use ___________________________ for transport.
- railway
- ferries
- road
- air
- __________________________ is the smallest county in Kenya
- Kisumu
- Mombasa
- Narok
- Nairobi
- A county is headed by a __________________________
- President
- Governor
- MCA
- MP
- _______________________________ is an example of traditional food.
- Chips
- Pizza
- Meat
- Cake
- One can acquire an identity card after the age of ____________________________ years
- 15
- 20
- 118
- 25
- Kenyan general elections were lastly held in ____________________________
- 2022
- 2017
- 2018
- 2015
- Kikuyu and Kisii are examples of ______________________ speakers
- Cushites
- Nilotes
- Bantus
- Semites
- Which point of the compass is opposite East? _________________________________________
- North
- West
- South
- North East
- The road sign below shows a ____________________________________
- bumb
- traffic light
- bend
- roundabout
- __________________________________ is the Deputy President of Kenya.
- Ruto
- Raila
- Rigathi
- Uhuru
- Which one of the following is not a cash crop?____________________________________________
- maize
- sisal
- sugarcane
- coffee
- _______________________ is not an example of a happy occasion in the community.
- Birthday
- Wedding
- Funeral
- Get together
- ___________________________ chairs the meetings in the County Assembly.
- Governor
- Senator
- Speaker
- MP
- _________________________________ come to Kenya to see wildlife.
- Tourists
- Guests
- Visitors
- Wardens
- The capital city of Kenya is found in
- Mombasa
- Nakuru
- Nairobi
- Nyeri
- People who are related by blood or marriage are called __________________________
- family
- clan
- community
- school
- We should support leaders by ________________________ them.
- beating
- abusing
- obeying
- hating
- Which of the following values is not learnt in school? _________________________
- hatred
- love
- unity
- sharing
- Which of the following is a bad practice __________________________________
- worshiping
- farming
- FGM
- Marriage
- Raw materials are processed in a ______________________________
- farm
- factory
- school
- hotel
- Which of the following is not a way through which the government gets its money?
- Grants
- Taxes
- Bribes
- Foreign exchange
C.R.E
- Joyce, a grade 5 learner does not go to school. She cooks and wash clothes for Mrs Kamau. This act done to Joyce is called ___________________
- helping parents
- patience
- respect
- child labour
- Our first parents disobeyed God. These parents were __________________
- Mary and Joseph
- Adam and Eve
- Annanias and Sapphira
- Abraham and Sarah
- The story of creation is found in the Bible in the book of. _____________________________
- Exodus
- Matthew
- Genesis
- Revelation
- Who among the following is not a member of the nuclear family?
- aunt
- mother
- children
- father
- King _____________________ made a wise decision of giving the child back to his mother.
- Solomon
- Darius
- Pharaoh
- David
- __________________________ was sent by God to go to Nineveh
- Abraham
- Noah
- Jonah
- Elijah
- Who prepared the coming of Jesus Christ?
- Peter
- Joseph
- Mary
- John thr Baptist
- How many sons did Noah have?
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 5
- Which one has the gifts that the wisemen took to baby Jesus?
- Myrrh, wine, Gold
- Frankincense, Gold, Silver
- Gold, Myrrh, Frankincense
- Wine, Gold, Myrrh
- Which prophet visited the widow of Zarephath?
- Elijah
- Elisha
- Eli..
- Elikanah
- When Moses was hidden in a basket, he was saved by _______________________ daughter
- Jairus
- John's
- Adam's
- King's
- ___________________ interpreted the writings on the wall
- Jonah
- Jacob.
- Daniel
- Moses
- Moses was looking after his _____________________ in law's sheep when God called him
- father
- mother
- sister
- brother
- Who saved the Israelites from the hands of Egyptians?
- Jesus
- Moses
- Peter
- Abraham
- Which group has members of nuclear family only?
- uncle, aunt, cousin
- uncle, father, children
- grandmother, aunt, uncle
- father, mother, children
- One of the Noah's son saw his father's nakedness. This was _______________
- Ham
- Shem
- Japheth
- Peter
- Which one is not a fruit of the Holy Spirit? ____________________________________
- hatred
- kindness
- love
- patience
- The first parents disobeyed God by _________________________________
- killing the animal
- eating the forbidden fruit
- destroying the crops
- stealing food
- Which one of the following is not a Christian value?
- Patience
- Peace
- Beating
- Love
- God wants us to __________________________ the environment
- destroy
- misuse
- damage
- take care of
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The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ - CRE CBC Grade 7 Notes
- Background To The Birth Of Jesus Christ
- The annunciation and the birth of John the Baptist
- The Birth And Childhood Of Jesus Christ
Background To The Birth Of Jesus Christ
Prophecies About The Coming Of Jesus Christ
- The coming of Jesus Christ was predicted by many prophets such as Isaiah and Jeremiah.
- A prophecy is a prediction of what will happen in the future.
- It is declared by a prophet who is inspired by the spirit of God.
- Prophets communicate God’s message, condemns evils in the society, give hope to people, anoint kings and teach people the ways of God
Isaiah’s prophecy about the coming of Jesus Christ
Isaiah 9:6-7
Isaiah prophesied that
- The messiah shall be called
- Wonderful counsellor
- Mighty God
- Eternal father
- Prince of peace
- The messiah shall sit upon the throne of David and shall rule with justice and righteousness forever
Jeremiah prophecy about the coming of Jesus Christ
Jeremiah 23:5-6
Jeremiah prophesied that
- The messiah would be a righteous king from the house of David
- The messiah shall execute justice and righteous in the land
- He shall guarantee security and safety in the land of Israel.
- He shall be called “the lord of righteousness”
- He would bring salvation upon Judah
- He would reign as a king
- He would rule wisely
Fulfilment of the Old Testament prophecies about the coming of Jesus Christ
Mathew 1:18-23, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Isaiah 9:6-7
Old testament prophecies | How they were fulfilled |
The Messiah would be a descendant of David | Jesus established an everlasting kingdom of God |
He would bring salvation upon Judah | Mary conceived as a virgin |
The messiah would rule on the throne of David forever | Joseph, the father of Jesus was descendant of king David |
A virgin will become pregnant and have a son and He will be called Immanuel | Jesus brought salvation to the whole world |
The annunciation and the birth of John the Baptist
Luke 1:5-25
- To announce means to make known.
- The old testaments said that John the Baptist was to prepare the way for the Messiah.
- Angel Gabriel announced the birth of John the Baptist during the reign of king Herod.
- Angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah, who was a priest in the temple.
- Both Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth were advanced in age and did not have children , Elizabeth was barren.
- Zechariah, the priest was burning incense at the temple when Angel Gabriel appeared to him
- The angel told him that his wife Elizabeth would bear him a son. His name would be John.
- The angel said the following about the child that would be born
- The child would bring joy and gladness to many
- He will be great before the Lord
- He will not drink wine or strong drink
- He will be filled with the Holy Spirit
- He will bring back many of the people of Israel to the lord their God
- He would be source of joy to his parents
- He will go ahead of the lord strong and mighty
- He will prepare people for the Lord
- Zechariah, due to his old age, could not believe the Angel’s message. The angel told him that he would be dump until all was fulfilled. His wife conceived after five months.
Relating the Birth of John the Baptist to the coming of Jesus Christ
Luke 3:16, John 1:29-30
- Jesus was the son of God whom John the Baptist had come to prepare the way for.
- John the Baptist introduced Jesus as the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
- John acknowledged Jesus as one before him
- Jesus was greater than John the Baptist
John the Baptist | Jesus Christ |
John baptized people with water but said Jesus would be greater | Jesus Christ was greater than John the Baptist |
John introduced Jesus as the lamb of God | Jesus Christ came to where John was batising as the lamb of God |
John said Jesus came to forgive sins | Jesus Christ came to forgive sins |
John baptized people with water | Jesus Christ would baptize people with the holy spirit and fire |
How Christians apply the message of John the Baptist
Teaching | How Christians apply the teaching |
The warning of people on God’s punishment | Christians repent their sins |
Urging people to repent their sins | |
Share clothes and food with the needy | |
Do not collect more tax then what is allowed by the law | |
Do not take money from any one by force | |
Do not accuse anyone falsely | |
Be happy with whatever amount of money you are paid |
Skills that Christians need to avoid evils condemned by John the Baptist
- Creative thinking
- Enables one to have ideas on how to avoid evil
- Critical thinking
- Enables one to make an informed judgement not to commit sin
- Decision making
- Helps us to make moral decisions that are appropriate
- Self esteem
- Have a feeling of self worth
- Assertiveness
- Express one’s actions with confidence
Appreciating the fulfilment of the Old TESTAMENT Prophecies
Pupil’s activity
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The Birth And Childhood Of Jesus Christ
Events that took place during the annunciation and the birth of Jesus Christ
Luke 1:26-38
- An event is something that takes place and it is of importance.
- The annunciation of the birth of Jesus Christ was important
- During the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy . angel Gabriel was sent to a virgin woman named Mary, who was engaged to Joseph, a descendant of King David.
- Mary was troubled and he (the angel) told her not to be afraid for she had found favour in the Lord
- The angel announced the following concerning Jesus to mary
- He shall bear a son
- He shall be called Jesus
- He will be great
- He will be called the son of the Most High God.
- He will rule over the house of Jacob forever.
- The Lord would give Him the throne of his Father, David
- His kingdom would last forever
- He will be conceived through the power of the Holy Spirit
Events that took place during the Birth of Jesus Christ
Luke 2:1-20
The Bible - CRE CBC Grade 7 Notes
FUNCTION OF THE BIBLE
The Bible is the inspired word of God.
How the Bible is used in different places and occasions
- The Bible is used when taking oaths in courts of law.
- It is used in schools and colleges for learning, during graduation ceremonies, prayers and research.
- It is used in statehouse or during state functions, during the swearing in ceremonies and prayers.
- It is used in churches and during crusades for preaching.
- It is used at home for personal use during prayer time and home study
- In hospitals when praying for the sick
- Some Christians use the Bible before travelling to pray for journey mercies
Importance of Bible
John 1:1-2, Proverbs 30:5-6
- It contains the word of God
- It gives hope to Christians
- It helps us to understand biblical truths
- The Bible helps a person to discover the will of God
- God speaks to people through the scriptures
- The Bible corrects people when they are wrong and teaches them to do right. Christians should used exemplary lives.
- God protects those whose seek his protection and rebukes liars
- The Bible is the word of God and it was written by people who inspired by the spirit of God.
- The Bible unites people of God, strengthens the faith of the belivers and outlines values for quality Christian living.
How the Bible is used to spread the word of God
The Bible is used in spreading the word of God in the following ways:
- Christians songs are composed using Bible messages
- The Bible is distributed to individuals to read the word of God
- It is used for instructing and teaching new converts of Christian doctrine
- It is used to take oaths therefore, increasing the faith of those who participate
- Christians translate the Bible to vernacular so that many people can read and understand.
The role of the Bible for holistic growth
Holistic growth involves physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual growth.
The Bible helps Christians to grow holistically
How the Bible promotes spiritual growth
Spiritual growth includes
- Increasing your knowledge and understanding of the word of God
- Increase in faith and trust in God
- Developing Christ-like qualities
Role of the Bible in promoting physical growth
Pupil’s activity
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Role of the Bible in promoting moral growth
Moral growth is the process of developing proper attitudes and behaviuour towards other people based on cultural norms and love
Pupil’s activity
Page 51
Role of the Bible in promoting social, emotional and intellectual growth
Social growth
The Bible tells us that everyone is created in God’s image. Therefore we should not discriminate against others.
We should help those in need, respect and love our neighbour as we love ourselves
Emotional growth
The Bible builds our emotions. When facing sad and difficult situations. It brings us close to God. God provides everything for our enjoyment and we should express our joy to him.
Intellectual growth
As we grow in strength, the Bible helps us to grow in wisdom. God gives us the ability to comprehend, think, reason and remember. The Bible helps us to make correct decisions for quality Christian living.
How God’s word inspires different services among Christians
Christian service is demonstration of who we are in Christ.
- The Bible teaches people to love God and humankind. Helping the needy in the society improves a person’s relationship with God
- Service offered to others is part of Christian living and makes the world a better place to live. Serving others makes one happy and enriches other people’s lives.
- The word of God has inspired different services among Christians. For example, Christians visit the orphans, give them food, clothes and even take them to school.
- Christians donate food, money and medicine to help people suffering when disasters like floods, accidents earthquakes, drought and famine occur
- Christians support refugees by counselling, educating and giving medical care. They also offer shelter, food and sometimes employment.
- For people who are unable to attend church service, the gospel is taken to them through crusades and public rallies.
Divisions of the Bible
The Bible has 2 divisions
- Old testaments - 39 books
- New testaments – 27 books
Why are there two divisions of the Bible
- The two divisions were written at different times in human history
- The two divisions were addressed to different people and individuals
- The messages contained in the two testaments address different issues that were of specific concern to the people addressed.
Importance of the two divisions of the Bible to Christians
- The old testaments talks about how the world was created, the Exodus of Israelites and Ten Commandments given to Moses by God.
The testaments also includes real life stories
The function of this testament is to teach Christians through the experiences of other people throughout history.
Several books also foretell the arrival of the Messiah and the end of the world. - The New Testament focuses more on the life and teachings of Jesus and the early church.
The stories are narrated through gospels and emphasise the importance of the sacrifices of Jesus.
The function of the New testaments is to lead people to follow the example of Jesus more closely. The other books, written by various authors also talk about the end of the world.
The books of the old testaments according to classification
OLD TESTAMENT
It was originally written in Hebrew.
It was written before Jesus Christ came to exist physically.
It was later translated to Greek and other languages.
The following are groups of books in the Old Testament respective of their appearance.
- Torah/Pentateuch/law/mosaic.
- Historical books.
- Major Prophets Books.
- Minor prophet books.
Torah/Pentateuch/law/mosaic.
They were written by Moses.
- Genesis
- Exodus
- Leviticus
- Numbers
- Deuteronomy
Genesis means origin or beginning
Exodus means coming out or departure
Numbers means census
Leviticus explains rules and regulation of priests.
The Ten Commandments (Decalogue) are found in the book of exodus and Deuteronomy.
Historical books.
Contains the history of what happened to the Israelites and its neighbours.
BOOK | WRITER |
Joshua | Joshua |
Judges | Samuel |
Ruth | Samuel |
1 Samuel | Samuel, Gad, Nathan |
2 Samuel | Gad and Nathan |
1 Kings | Jeremiah |
2 Kings | Jeremiah |
1 Chronicles | Ezra |
2 Chronicles | Ezra |
Ezra | Ezra |
Nehemiah | Nehemiah |
Esther | Mordecai |
Poetic/wisdom books
BOOK | WRITER |
Job | Moses |
Psalms | David |
Proverbs | Solomon |
Ecclesiastes | Solomon |
Song of Solomon | Solomon |
Major prophetic books
BOOK | WRITER |
Isaiah | Isaiah |
Jeremiah | Jeremiah |
Lamentation | Jeremiah |
Ezekiel | Ezekiel |
Daniel | Daniel |
Minor prophetic books
BOOK | WRITER |
Hosea | Hosea |
Joel | Joel |
Amos | Amos |
Obadiah | Obadiah |
Jonah | Jonah |
Micah | Micah |
Nahum | Nahum |
Habakkuk | Habakkuk |
Zechariah | Zechariah |
Malachi | Malachi |
NB:
Genesis is the first book of the Bible and the Old Testament.
Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament.
The books of the New testaments according to classification
The New Testament is the period after Christ is born, it is the fulfilment of tthe old testament prophecies of Jesus.
NEW TESTAMENT
- It was originally written in Greek.
- Written after Christ.
- The groups of books found in the new testament are:
- Gospel books.
- Historical books.
- Pauline epistles.
- General epistles.
- Prophetic book
Gospel books
They explain the events in life of Jesus from birth to his ascension in Bethany.
BOOK | WRITER |
Matthew | Matthew |
Mark | Mark |
Luke | Luke |
John | John |
Gospel books are divided into two groups:
- Synoptic books
- Non- synoptic book.
Synoptic Books
They explain full life history of Jesus
They are: Matthew, mark and Luke.
Non- Synoptic Book.
It does not explain full history of Jesus.
It is the book of John.
Historical book
- Acts of apostle
The writer of acts of apostle was Luke.
It explains the life of believers in the early church.
Pauline epistles
These are letters which were written by Paul while he was in prison.
They are
- Romans
- 1 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians
- Galatians
- Ephesians
- Philippians
- Colossians
- 1 Thessalonians
- 2 Thessalonians
- 1 timothy
- 2 Timothy
- Titus
- Philemon
General epistles
Written by different writers who were inspired by God.
BOOK | WRITER |
Hebrews | Unknown |
James | James the brother of Jesus |
1 Peter | Apostle Peter |
2 Peter | Apostle peter |
1 John | John |
2 John | John |
3 John | John |
Jude | Jude the brother of Jesus |
Prophetic books
Revelation/apocalypse/disclosure
It was written by John after having a vision on Patmos Island.
Revelation contains the writings about the last days.
NB;
Matthew is the first book of the New Testament.
Revelation is the last book of the Bible and the New Testament.
Bible Translation
To translate means to express spoken or written words in a language that is different from one that was initially used.
How People Benefited From Different Translations Of The Bible
- Spread of the word of God and the general growth of the church.
- Higher demand for formal education in Africa so as to read the Bible.
- It increased the number of Africans in church leadership.
- Unity of mankind, especially through ecumenism.
- It made African Christians more active than passive.
- Africans leaned foreign languages e.g. English.
- Many missionaries were able to learn African languages.
- African languages developed from oral to written form.
- Introduction of new concepts and terms into local languages.
- Development of African theology.
- Many employment opportunities. For instance, people are employed to work for the Bible Society of Kenya.
- Emergence of African indigenous churches.
- Africans rediscovered their culture and developed confidence in it.
- Fast growth of the printing industry.
- Establishment of Bible societies in Africa e.g. the Bible society of Kenya
Reasons that led to the translations of the Bible into local languages
- To enable the word of God to reach more people
- To train local people to take leadership skills
- To facilitate the expansion of the church
- To indigenise Christianity
- To establish local translation society for example Kenya’s Bible society
The Different Translations Of The Bible
- When missionaries began to evangilise in African there was a need to translate the Bible into local languages of the local people to have the scripture in a language they could understand
- Today the Bible has been translated into local languages
- In Kenya, the Bible society of Kenya is the main body mandated to translate the Bible
- Some of the translated Bibles include Kamba, Swahili, kikuyu, Kimiiru/kimeru, Somali, Samburu, Borana, Luhyia Bibles
The Different Versions Of The Bible
A version is the construction of the languages that a translator of the Bible uses in their work
- The Revised Standard Version;
- Good News;
- King James Bible;
- The Living Bible;
- The Jerusalem Bible;
- The New International Version;
- The Gideon International Bible;
- The Holy Bible;
- The New English Bible;
- The Jerome Bible;
- The African Bible;
- The Common Bible;
- The New Life Version;
- The Authorised Bible;
- The New King James Version
Social effects of the translation of the Holy Bible into local languages
- People can now read the Bible in their local languags and understand it better
- It has led to the development of African independent churches
- It has led to the development of local languages which have ben put down in written form
- Africans have become leaders in their established churches as catechists, priests , pastors and deacons
Economic effects of the translation of the holy Bible into local languages
- It has led to the establishment of BIBLE translations societies. The societies offer employment opportunities
- It has led to the development of the Christian printing press and bookshops.
Leadership in the Bible: Moses
Exodus 2:11-13, exodus 3:1-2, Exodus 6:12
During the call of Moses, god told Moses that he had heard the cry of his people (Israelites) God wanted to send Moses to the king of Egypt so that he could lead his people out of the country
Characteristics Of A Good Leader
- God fearing.
- Ready to serve
- Hardworking
- Good decision maker
- Gentle
- Have respect
- Honest
- Humble
- Loyal
- Loving
- Peaceful
- Be a role model
- Have integrity
How God prepared Moses for Leadership
Exodus 2:11-13, Exodus 3:1-2, Exodus 6:12
- In the society leaders are prepared to take up their position in different ways, for example through training
- Like today leaders, God prepared Moses for leadership in different ways
- Speaking from a miraculously burning bush, God says he will send Moses to lead His people from Egyptian slavery
- This mission was overwhelming to Moses. He responded to Gods call with doubt. He did not see himself as the best person to free the jews or an appropriate leader for the task. However God often calls the most unlikely people to accomplish his greatest tasks
- God prepare Moses for leadership by making him witness the suffering of the Hebrews under the Egyptians
- God prepare Moses to solve conflicts among his people and the Israelites
- Life in the desert made Moses bold and ready to face hardship
- As a shepherd, Moses learnt to be keen and responsible in leading Israelites
Roles performed by Moses during the Exodus
- Moses was the prophet who led Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and brought them to the edge of the promised land
- Moses played various roles during the exodus
- He asked Israelites to trust in god and not to be afraid
- He interceded on behalf of the Israelites
- He led the people of Israel away from the red sea. The seas waters separated when Moses lifted his rod and held it over the sea.
- Moses sought for providences for the people of Israel when they were in the wilderness. God responded to his prayer and made bitter water fit to drink.
- Moses received the laws God had given the people of Israel. the laws would help to safeguard their relationship with God and among themselves
- Moses also appointed judges to help him administering justice among israelites . he taught the Israelites the ten commandments and advertised them to obey
Qualities of Moses that Christians can emulate
- Responsibility
- Obedience
- Honesty
- Justice
Advantages of choosing good leaders in the society
- A good leader, among other qualities should be God fearing, trustworthy, a team player, obedient, responsible, and humble.
- Good leadership promotes peace, love, unity and development of many nation
- Leaders should follow the example of Moses.
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Creation - CRE CBC Grade 7 Notes
- Accounts of Creation
- Christian responsibility over animals, fish and birds
- Christian responsibility over plants
- African teachings on responsibility over plants and animals
Accounts of Creation
The Biblical Accounts Of Creation
- First account
- Second account
The first biblical account of creation
Genesis 1:131, 2:1-4
- It gives record on what was created within the first 6 days.
- Humans’ beings were created last
Day God's Creation First Day and light and darkness Second Sky/dome/firmament Third Earth(land, plants and water bodies Fourth Heavenly bodies( sun, moon and stars) Fifth Sea creatures and birds Sixth Land creatures and man Seventh God rested and called the day Sabbath - From the first account of creation, we learn God is all powerful because He created the universe with one command.
- He is a God or order. He created the universe and everything in it in an orderly manner.
- God is the provider. He provides for human beings to meet their needs.
- Leisure time was instituted.
The second Biblical account of creation
Genesis 2;4-25
- In the second account of creation, there was no one to cultivate the land when God created the universe.
- God took soil from the ground and formed man. God breathed life into him
- Human beings were created first.
- Man was created out of dust
- God breathed life into mans nostrils
- Man was put into the Garden of Eden.
- The tree of knowledge and life giving stood in the middle of the garden.
- Men was commanded to use everything in the garden except tree of knowledge of good and evil
- The forbidden fruit from the tree was not supposed to be eaten.
- Eating from the tree would result to death.
- God gave man the responsibility to take care of the environment
- God created all birds and all animals
- Man was given the responsibility of naming all the creatures
- He named all the birds and animals, but none was suitable helper for him
- Adam became lonely.
- A woman was created out of Adam’s rib for companionship and a helper.
Attributes/nature of God from the Genesis stories of creation
- God is omnipotent/ all powerful
- God is orderly and perfect
- God is omnipresent/ everywhere
- God is transcendent
- God is the sustainer/ provider
- God is the sole creator
- He is a moral God
- He is a loving God
- He is a spirit
- He is everlasting/ self existence
- God is source of goodness
- God is Holy
- God is a worker
- There is only one God.
Similarities and Differences between The Two Biblical Accounts of Creation
Similarities in the two biblical accounts of creation
- In both accounts, God is the sole creator
- In both God created male and female
- In both, human beings are special
- In both God provides for human beings
- In both, human beings are given domination over the rest of the creation
- The uniqueness of human beings is brought forth in the second accounts
- Man shares in the life of God since he is made in the likeness of God
- Creation involves both the living and non-living things.
Differences in the two biblical accounts of creation
First Account | Second Account |
1.Days on the order of creation are given | There is no mention of the days on order of creation |
2.Marriage is made for procreation | Marriage is made for companionship |
3.Man was created last | Man was created first |
NB
- There is a chronological order of events in the first account of creation as opposed to the second
- In the first account, male and female are created at the same time whereas in the second account man is created first then woman is out of his ribs
- In the first account, creation is out of the command “let there be”, yet, in the second, man is made out of dust
- In the first account, man names what he creates as opposed to the second where man is given the opportunity to name the animals
- A Sabbath day allocated for rest appears on the first while in the second account it wasn’t mentioned
- The Garden of Eden mentioned in the second account wasn’t in the first
- In the second creation account are four rivers (Tigris, Euphrates, Gihon and Pishon), which were not mentioned in the first
- Man was given a responsibility to till the land in the second but not in the first
- In the second account, the forbidden tree appears but this misses in the first account
- In the first account, God created human beings for procreation while in the second account they were created for companionship
- The second account of creation is human centred while the first does not shore this. It is man centred
- In the first account God created in union with the spirit (Holy Trinity) while in the second account God is alone
- In the first account human beings were created last while in the second they came first
- The first account takes six days to be complete unlike the second where days were not mentioned
- In the first account, God appreciates everything he creates. We are not told this in the second.
Importance of learning about creation
- Helps us to know and understand God’s creation work.
- Helps to appreciate God’s great work
- Helps us to know how the first account differs from the second on
Similarities and differences between the biblical account and African creation stories
Africans view creation
- Africans believe that creation originated from God the creator.
- Each community has a myth that explains its origin
- Africans see God as mysterious in his deeds, for they fail to explain how he created the earth.
- Africans see human beings as special and that God creates everything for them.
- God provided the first human beings with all the necessities of life.
- The first people lived happily with God and lacked nothing.
- Marriage was mainly for procreation.
Similarities - biblical account and African creation stories
- In both, God is the sole creator.
- Man is the climax of creation.
- God is supreme.
- In both, man was given a wife for company.
- God is portrayed as a potter.
- God is the provider
- Creation of human took place at the end of the creation of things
Differences Between the biblical account and African creation stories
- In biblical view, the order of creation is given, while the order of creation in the traditional view is not mentioned
- In biblical view , everything was created to benefit human beings, some communities believe that god gave specific things to specific communities
Christian responsibility over animals, fish and birds
Biblical teaching on responsibility given to human beings over animals birds and fish
- Christians have stewardship over Gods creation and they should care for everything in it
- Our responsibility is to take care of these creations and use them for our benefits but in a responsibly way
Pupil’s activity
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Ways in which Christians apply biblical teachings to protect animals , fish and birds
- According to Genesis 2:15-20 and James 3;7 human beings are give authority to name and tame animals , birds and fish.
- The responsibility to name the animals and birds means man was given authority to control all the creatures
- Taming animals is a show of authority over them.
Pupil’s activity
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Ways in which Christians promote and protect animals, fish and birds
- There are different strategies for taking care of God’s creatures like
- Constructing good houses for domestic animals
- Fencing our farms well to keep away wild animals
- Animals need food, shelter and security to be healthy.
Pupil’s activity
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Reducing conflicts between human beings and wild animals
The Kenya constitution protects animals from violence, overworking them when they are unwell, starvation, denial of water, abandonment, poisoning, careless surgery procedures, hunting and killing them.
We should learn to co exist with wild animals to reduce conflicts with them.
Pupil’s activity
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Importance of protecting animals, fish and birds
- Animals, fish and birds are important to human beings
- They provide food, clothing and income.
- Some animals provide manure for farming.
- Animals are companions and help us to work
- Their products support dairy industries, wool industries, leather and fishing industries.
- These sectors employ many people
- Birds help in the pollination of plants. As a result human beings, animals and birds also get food.
Pupil’s activity
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Christian responsibility over plants
Different plants found in the environment
Pupil’s activity
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Responsibilities given to human beings over plants
Genesis 1:29, Genesis 2:15, Psalms 104:14
They were to be in charge of the Garden of Eden
To eat from the fruits of the garden
To take care of God’s creation.
- God has provide us with plants. Human being have been given the responsibility to take care of the plants to benefit themselves and animals.
- We care for plants by applying manure, weeding, watering and spraying pesticides.
- We also take care protecting them from animals that feed them
Pupil’s activity
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How Christians apply biblical teachings on the care for plants and conserve the environment
Human beings have a responsibility to conserve the environment. We can conserver the environment by
- Through afforestation and reafforestation
- Evading/eradicating environmental pollution.
- Use of proper farming methods e.g. contours farming.
- Conserving water towers.
- Through provision of education, geared towards teaching people how to cope with the environment.
- Carrying out irrigation
Ways in which prudent use of plants contributes to economic growth
- Prudent use of plants contributes to economic growth.
- Prudent is the careful use of what you have to benefit you now and in the future.
- Prudent use of plants means taking care of plants, using what they produce carefully so that they can benefit us now and in the future
- Economic growth is an increase of plants in the production of goods and services from one period of time to another.
- It is good to take care of plants and harvest them properly. These practices will ensures that there is food for consumption. The surplus can be sold to avoid wastage and earn revenue.
- Storing farm produce well after harvest is important.
- One can use the harvest for a period and save the farmer from buying the same foodstuff in the future.
- The money which would have been used to purchase similar produce is used for other purpose.
- Well stores seeds can be planted in the future, saving one from buying the same farm input.
- Reforestation and replanting crops ensure that one has enough to use and at the same time, ensure a regular supply of the produce to the farmer. This contributes to steady source of income.
African teachings on responsibility over plants and animals
There are different types of plants and animals that Africans keep.
Some crops initially grown by specific African communities in specific geographical locations
The Africans took care of plants and animals as a responsibility from God
Types of indigenous plants
- Cassava
- Sweet potatoes
- Millet
- Sorghum
- Yams
- Pumpkins
- Arrowroots
Types of indigenous animals
- Cattle
- Chicken
- Bees
- Goats
- Camels
- Donkey
The importance of taking care of plants and animals in African context
- They were sources of food.
2. The plants provided medicinal herbs
3. Other plants provided wood for construction of houses and making utensils
4. Wood was used as a source of energy
5. Plants and animals provided materials for making musical instruments like kayamba
6. Some plants and animals were also used as totems.
7. Animals provided skins and hides for making clothes
8. Some animals like dogs provide security to man
9. Other were used as pack animals and others were used for transport. Example donkey
10. Animal horns were used for horn blowing which was means of communication.
Ways in which Africans promoted care and conservation of all types of plants
- The Africans protected plants by weeding, pruning, mulching, shading, trapping and scaring away animals that fed on the plants.
- They also preserved seeds of the plants to last longer during dry periods and to protect them from small such as rats and weevils.
This conservation ensured that Africans had seeds to plants during the rainy seasons. - Preserved seeds and plants served as source of food during drought.
- Africans used fire to make plants sprout out more serving as food for the animals.
How Africans ensured protection of all types of animals and birds
African ensured protection of all animals, fish and birds in different ways
Pupil’s activity
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How Africans ensured protection of fish
- Avoid overfishing
- Use of proper nets
Pupil’s activity
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How Africans promoted health of animals
- Africans cared for and protected domestic animals against wild animals by fencing their compounds and sleeping in the same place with the animals.
- They scared away wild animals that predated on their domestic animals by using different methods. Eg use of scarecrows, fire, noise
- In the events of disease. Africans treated their animals using selected plants such as Aloe vera while making them healthier by providing lick stones with mineral salts. They knew how to take care of animals during birth which ensured the growth in population.
- Animal products such as meat were preserved to last long for use during drought. Preservation was a way of ensuring food was not wasted
- Young animals were left to suckle up to a time when they could eat grass and other types of vegetation.
Introduction To CRE - CRE CBC Grade 7 Notes
Importance of studying CRE
The meaning of studying CRE
- CRE involves the study of religious beliefs and practices of Christians.
- It is the study of how human beings depend on God and how God intervenes to save human beings.
- CRE is a subject studied in Kenyan schools to develop the mind, behaviour and character of the learners.
- It is also a subject that shows God’s relationship with man.
Importance of studying CRE
Studying CRE is important because
- It makes one understand that God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit operate as one.
- It helps one dispute knowledge and attitude s to make the right decisions in life.
- Enables one think critically and make moral decisions on challenges affecting one’s life and the society
- One becomes exposed to cultural heritage, enhancing national unity through respect for each community.
- One develops as a whole person, body, soul and spirit
- One becomes courageous in the study of creation one is empowered to utilise the ability to control God’s creation
- It helps you relate with each other well through care and hospitality
- The moral values you acquire helps you to take care of the environment
- One acquires respect for oneself and hence living a productive life
- One acquires the principle of sharing and social justice, enabling them to coexist with others
- One acquires the skills that enable him or her promote economic development
- It enables one to acquire ICT skills as they search for more knowledge
- One develops communication skills through discussion and debate with other learners.
NB
- It provides answers to life mysteries e.g. the question of life after death, the origin of mankind, etc.
- It enables students to develop vivid awareness of God and how God reveals himself.
- It is a career subject, whose learners major in Law and theological training.
- It instils respect, protection and conservation of God’s creation.
- It highly promotes human dignity.
- It helps students to appreciate their culture as well.
- It equips the youth with life skills such as critical thinking, which enables them to face challenges wisely.
- With regard to national goals of education, it promotes national development by instilling a positive attitude towards work. It equips learners with values that promote economic development.
- It helps learners to understand themselves better.
- It enables students to see the power of God controlling their own lives. It enables students to respond adequately to God’s teachings and to relate well to others.
- It is a service of natural guidance.
- It promotes cultural integration.
- It promotes social equality and justice.
How Cre Helps Us To Relate Well With Others
- It has helped developed skills as ability to listen
- It helps acquire values such as respect for self and others
- It helps someone to make moral decisions. This helps people to associate with the right people
- Obedience to God’s command of loving our neighbour teaches us to care about others
Moral And Religious Values Acquired From Studying Of Cre
- Humility
- Respect
- Hard work
- Discipline
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Responsibility
- Unity
- Love
- Hospitality
Creative Arts, Social Studies and Religious Education Questions and Answers - CBC Grade 6 KPSEA End Term 3 Exam 2022 Set 2
Questions
Creative Arts And Social Studies
- During our daily activites, when we step on dusty or muddy soils with our shoes we create a
- shoc print
- foot print
- hand print
- soil print.
- Grade 6 learners modelled the item shown below using clay. The modelled geometrical form is
- conical
- pyramidal
- cube
- cuboid
- The beautiful style of writing messages on seasonal cards using letters or words is called
- embellishments
- dabbing
- calligraphy
- printing
- Grade 6 learners were making rectangular flower vases using clay. The best technique to be applied in this lesson was
- pinch
- coil
- slip
- slab
- The process of joining two or more pieces or leather using thin strips as shown below is called
- strapping
- glueing sewing
- thonging
- The art of creating decorative designs by sewing or sticking pieces of Cabric onto another to form a picture or pattern is called
- collage
- applique technique
- montage
- tic and dye
- The main technique of making a marionette is
- construction and assemblage
- sculpture
- collage
- montage
- Which one of the following is not a 2D art work?
- Drawings.
- Crayon etching.
- Paintings.
- Basketry.
- Legs and hands are the most common parts of the body that shows movement. They are called
- limbs
- body
- trunk
- abdomen.
- Parts of a letter that goes down when writing a message as shown below is called
- body
- ascender
- descender
- upper case
- Which of the following verses are found in East African Community Anthem?
- Patriotism.
- Unity
- Hatred.
- Peace.
- A Grade 6 music teacher from Amani Primary school was icaching the Icarners about the type of song that was talking about issues affecting the society. Which of the following types of song was being taught?
- Topical song.
- Patriotic song.
- Action song
- Sacred song.
- The following are expressions that are used when singing. Which of the following expression talk about proper pronunciation of words inorder to understand the message?
- Dymamics.
- Diction.
- Tempo.
- Voice blend.
- Below is a wind instrument from a certain community. What is the name of the instrument?
- Milele.
- Abu.
- Nzumari.
- Coro.
- Name the musical note below.
- dotted minim
- crotchet
- minim
- semibreve
- Which hand(s) is used to play note D in a discand recorder?
- Left hand.
- Both Hands.
- Right hand.
- None.
- The diagram below shows a string instrument. Write the name and the community it belongs.
- Wandindi - Kikuyu
- Orutu - Luo
- Kimengeng' - Kalenjin
- Obekano - Kisii
- Abdi a Grade 6 learner was asked to state the element of music that describes the loudness or softness of a song. Which one was correct?
- Tempo.
- Rhythm
- Dynamics
- Pitch.
- The following are musical notes and their corresponding rests. Which one is correctly matched with its rest?
- String instruments are played by
- hitting
- plucking
- blowing
- shaking
MAKAO AREA
Use the map above to answer questions 21 - 25
- The climatic condition experienced in the southern part of Makao area is
- cool and dry
- hot and wet
- hot and dry
- cool and wet.
- The location of slaughter house in the map has been influenced by
- availability of raw material.
- presence of borehole .
- nearness to road network
- availability of good climate.
- What evidence in nap indicated that there is tourism activities in Makao area?
- Markets.
- Railway line.
- Hotel
- Game reserve.
- The head or Makao area is likely to be
- Governor
- Deputy governor
- County commissioner
- Deputy County Commissioner.
- Three of the following economic activities are carried out in Makao arca except
- mining
- livestock keeping:
- trading
- lumbering
- Which one of the following language groups is correctly matched with the area they settled in during migration into Eastern Africa?
- Highland Nilotes - Around Mt. Elgon.
- Bantus - Along river Nile.
- Cushites - Around the highlands of Ethiopia.
- Semites - Around Lake Victoria.
- Grade 6 learners were told to download types of lakes from the internet, Michael was assisted by his guradian and downloaded the diagram below. What type of lake did they download?
- Crater lakes.
- Lava dammed lakes.
- Rift valley lakes,
- Ox-bow lakes.
- Which one of the following is a similarity between the traditional government of Buganda Kingdom and the Nyamwezi cheisdom?
- Their leaders were appointed by the council of elders.
- They both had hereditary leadership.
- They both had a traditional parliament.
- They both had a monarchial government.
- Which one of the following minerals is correctly matched with the method of mining?
- Gold - Dredging.
- Copper - Deep shaft.
- Limestone - Open cast.
- Soda ash - Drilling. 30.
- Grade 4 learners were asked by their socia! studies teacher to give the main reason why they started an entrepreneurship project in their school, who among them gave the correct answer?
- Amina- To make use of locally available resources.
- Peter - To help the school in buying land.
- Margaret - To help themn raise income.
- William - To help them create employment in school
- The headteacher of Kabarak Primary Schoool sabarak Primary School invited Mr. Kigen one of the officers from East African Community to talk about challenges facing the organization. Which one of the following was not mentioned as a challenge?
- Poor roads.
- Mistrust among members.
- Use of a common currency.
- Natural calamities.
- Below are examples of rights and freedoms of Kenya citizens.
- Freedom of Movement.
- Right to health care.
- Right to fair pay.
- Righi to privacy
- freedom of speech.
The Which one of these rights and freedoms are grouped as social?- (ii) and (iv)
- (i) and (v)
- (iii) and (iv)
- (i) and (ii)
- Study the poster below.
TAXES GRANTS
LOANS COUNTERFINES- types of expenditure
- sources of foreign exchange
- sources of revenue
- types of taxes.
- Which arm of county government is headed by the governor?
- County Executive Committee.
- County Assembly.
- County Education Office.
- County wards,
Use the diagram below to answer question 35
- Which one of the following mountains was formed through the process shown in the diagram above?
- Mt. Elgon.
- Mt. Kilimanjaro.
- Mt. Longonot.
- Danakil alps.
Christian Religious Education
- God created the world in seven days. What did he create on the fourth day?
- Sun, moon and stars.
- Light and darkness.
- Sea creatures and birds.
- The sky.
- Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden. God chased them from the garden when they
- found that they were naked
- talked to the snake
- ate the fruit of the forbidden tree
- cultivated the land.
- Mr. Kioko explained to his grade 6 learners the books of the bible. Which of the following statements he did not mention?
- old testament has 27 books
- bible is divided into two parts
- gospel books are four
- bible was written by different authors.
- Shadrack, Meshack and Abednego were thrown into the blazing fire furnace. Why did the King command that they be thrown in the fire? They
- were not true Hebrews
- did not pay taxes
- worshiped the golden statue
- refused to worship the golden statue.
- During the last supper Jesus washed his disciples feet What else did he do? Hie
- spoke in tongues
- was covered by a cloud
- broke the bread and gave to his disciples
- baptised the disciples.
- How many boys were killed by the two she-bears after mocking Prophet Elisha calling him 'baldy'?
- 2
- 36
- 18
- 42
- After Jesus was born, the wisemen from the East Compression visited him with gifts. Which of the following was not among the gifts?
- Gold..
- Silver.
- Myrrh.
- Frankincense.
- Mrs. Kariuki a sunday school teacher in Blessed Worship Centre taught the young children the benefits of being kind using the story of how Jesus fed the 5000 men in the bible with loaves of bread and fish. How many baskets remained after feeding the people?
- 8
- 5
- 2
- 12
- Jesus Christ walked over the water. When the disciples saw him they were frightened, they thought he was
- mad
- a ghost
- an angel
- a spirit
- Jesus died and after three days he resurrected. Who informed Mary Magdalene and Mary that Jesus had risen?
- Peter.
- The Angel.
- Joseph of Arimathea
- Judas Iscariot
- We should be thankful to God for his good deeds in our lives. Which of the following is not a way of saying thankyou to God?
- Doing good things to other people.
- Sharing food with the needy.;
- Boasting about our wealth.
- Singing praises to God.
- Which of the following is the first statement in the Lords prayer?
- I believe in God, the father almighty....
- May the grace of the Lord Jesus.....
- Our father.....
- Oh God of all creation, bless......
- Tr. Dorcas asked her class to make cards with the fruits of the Holyspirit. Who among the following made them wrongly?
- James - Lovė, Peace, Gentleness
- Monica- Patience, Selfcontrol, faithfulness
- George- Prophecy, Preaching, Singing
- Jane - Peace, Joy, Humbleness
- During the Pentecost, the disciples of the sus did all the following except
- spoke in tongues
- preaches the word of God
- the were drunk
- they were filled with the Holyspirit.
- Jesus home town was
- Nazareth
- Bethelehem
- Galilee .
- Antioch
Islamic Religious Activities
- What is “Al-Kauthar”? A
- star in the darkness
- guidance in the ignorance
- mountain peak.
- river in paradise.
- In the Surah Al-Maun, Muslims should not mistreat
- orphans
- brother muslims
- the non muslims
- their neighbours.
- "Wama adiraaka mal-hutwama-Naarullahi muukada”. This is a quotation from Surah
- Al-Qaaria
- Al-Humaza
- Al-Quraish .
- Al-Kaafirun
- Which quotation completes this verse correctly?
- Truth and honesty.
- Kindness and respect.
- Truth and patience.
- Love and unity.
- "Allah suid in Surah Asr, "Man is in a loss except those who have faith, do righteous. deeds and advice each other on ...." In this Surah, Allah(s.w) swears by
- the sun.
- the still morning.
- wonders of creation.
- time.
- What are Hadith?
- Stories of Prophets.
- Sayings of Swahabas.
- The history of Islam
- Sayings of the Prophet.
- In the hadith of the prophet, we learn that Allah (s.w) judges people basing on their
- actions.
- appearance
- wealth
- race
- What did Allah promise those men who wear women clothes and women who wear the male clothings according to Hadith? A
- reward
- punishment
- curse
- confusion.
- There are pillars of Iman.
- three
- five
- six
- eleven
- What is Taqwa?
- The feeling of Allah.
- The fear of Allah.
- Seeing Allah.
- Reliance on Allah.
- A prophet of Allah was thrown in fire to burn off but Allah (s.w) ordered fire, “Be cool and safe on my servant”. This was Prophet
- Nuh (A.S)
- Yusuf(A.S)
- Musa (A.S)
- Ibrahim (A.S)
- How many brothers did Prophet Yusuf (A.S). had?
- 11
- 10
- 12
- 9
- All the following are forms of Hadath Akbar except one. Which one?
- Sexual intercourse.
- Mestruation flow.
- Blood after birth.
- Passing stool.
- Which one of the following is not a reason why muslims should take Tayammum before Swalah? When
- water is dangerous for your health
- there is no water
- you already have Wudhu .
- a dangerous animal is near water for Wudhu.
- Who among the following people is not a recipient of Zakkat? 'The
- orphans
- poor
- new converts
- needy.
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Creative Arts, Social Studies and Religious Education Questions and Answers - CBC Grade 6 KPSEA End Term 3 Exam 2022 Set 1
Questions
Art & Craft.
- Which one of the following is the medium that can be used for paper craft?
- Glass.
- Wood.
- Cards.
- Clay.
- Maua wanted to make a paper flower. She could use all the following techniques except The method used above is called
- cutting technique.
- pleating technique.
- twisting technique.
- slabbing technique.
- The following are steps followed when designing a stencil printing motif but not in their correct order:
- Displaying your motif.
- Choose a subject matter.
- Transfer your design on a hard stencil paper.
- Keep the motif for the next lesson.
- Draw the design that you want
- Place the stencil paper on a firm surface then cut out the design\
Which of the following shows the correct order of the steps from the first to the last?- ii, v, iii, vi, i, iv
- ii, v, vi, üi, i, iv
- ii, vi, iii, v, i, iv
- ii, iii, vi, v, i, iv
- Mwamburi made a sculpture like the one shown below,
Which of the following methods did he use?- Welding.
- Carving.
- Folding.
- Twisting.
- Slab technique is commonly applied in
- pottery.
- drawing.
- printing.
- pasting.
- One of the following items can be made using coil and stitch method. Which one?
- Maina collected picture cut outs from different sources and stuck them together to make one composition as shown below.
The method used above is called- montage.
- tic and dye.
- collage. .
- assemblage.
- In which of the following forms has cross hatching technique been used?
- Tie and dye is a technique that can be used
- wood materials.
- finished clay products.
- fabric.
- paper work.
- Select a list consisting of secondary colours only.
- Yellow, blue, red.
- Blue, green, yellow.
- Orange, violet, green
- Red, orange, blue.
Music.
- As Ezekiel was passing near a local church, he heard the congregation singing a song in praise of God. The type of song Ezekiel heard is a
- topical song.
- sacred song.
- patriotic song.
- lullaby.
- When two people perform a two part song at different voice parts, we say they are singing
- solo.
- choral.
- trio.
- duet.
- Which one of the following is not a socio- economic importance of songs?
- Shaping the morals of community members.
- Entertainment.
- Used in rallies to praise political leaders.
- Helping in promoting peace.
- Which of the following musical notes is correctly matched with its rest?
- Which of the following statements is true?
- dotted minim has two crotchets.
- minim has the French rhythm name Taa- aa
- dot after the minim is equal to a semibreve.
- quaver has a French rhythm name Taa.
- Which one of the following is not an economic importance of folk dances?
- Make the country carn foreign exchange.
- Source of employment to the dancers.
- Source of income to the individuals.
- Help people to learn their cultures.
- Which of the following pairs shows ways of playing string instruments?
- Blowing and plucking.
- Plucking and bowing.
- Bowing and pressing
- Hitting and bowing.
- When playing note C on the descant recorder, the
- 7 hole is left open.
- 6 hóle is left open.
- back hole is covered using the left thumb.
- back hole is covered using the right index finger.
- The musical instrument below is called adeudeu.
Which of the following communities plays the instrument above?- Abakuria.
- Mbeere,
- Kipsigis.
- Iteso.
- Which of the following parts of a fiddle is correctly matched with its function?
- String - used to make the sound louder.
- Neck- covers the resonator.
- Bridge - for loosening or tightening the string.
- Bow - for playing the fiddle.
Social Studies
- Which element of a map shows the relationship between the dista, man and the one on the real ground?
- Scale.
- Title.
- Key.
- Frame
- . All the following are contributions of large scale farming to the economy of Eastern Africa. Which one is not?
- It has led to the improvement of infrastructure.
- Large scale farming creates job opportunities.
- Community members are able to learn different cultures.
- Products from large scale farming are used as raw materials.
- One of the challenges facing beef farming in Eastern Africa is lack of water due to prolonged drought. Which of the following is the solution to this challenge?
- Providing veterinary services,
- Improving the quality of livestock through cross breeding.
- Drilling boreholes and digging wells.
- Reducing the number of stock.
- Use the diagram below to answer the following question,
The fishing method shown above is called- net drifting.
- purse seining.
- trawling.
- long lining.
- Which one of the following is true about Buganda and Nyamwezi traditional forms of government?
- Buganda was ruled by hereditary kings while Nyamwezi was ruled by hereditary chiefs.
- Leadership was hereditary in the Buganda kingdom only.
- Nyamwezi was a kingdom while Buganda was a chiefdom.
- The Buganda kingdom was ruled by chiefs called Ntemi.
- Which one of the following is not an objective of the East African Community?
- Forming a common currency for member states.
- Establishing a common market.
- Removing trade barriers like tariffs.
- Promoting peace among member states.
- Which one of the following is a social right? Right to
- trade.
- vote.
- work.
- food.
- The illustration below shows the formation of a certain physical feature.
The physical feature shown above is an example of- corrie lakes.
- lava-dammed lakes.
- crater lakes.
- depression lakes.
- Which of the following lists consists of bantus found in Kenya only?
- Basoga, Wapare, Aembu.
- Taita, Mijikenda, Pokomo.
- Banyankole, Bagisu, Batoro
- Zaramo, Sukuma, Hehe.
- Below are facts about a vegetation zone:
- Cacti plants are common.
- Scattered tufts of grass.
- Short scrubs
The vegetation zone described above is- papyrus swamp vegetation
- mangrove forest.
- Savannah grassland vegetation
- Semi-desert vegetation.
- Which of the following road signs is likely to be found where more than two roads meet?
Use the map of Eastern Africa below 10 answer questions 32 and 35. - The lake marked V is called lake
- Turkana
- Kyoga.
- Kanyaboli.
- Albert.
- The National park marked S is called
- Sibiloi
- Serengeti
- Maasai Mara
- Tsavo.
- The community that used the route marked Z during the migration period was the
- Nyamwezi
- Taita
- Maasai
- Ngoni
- The country marked B is likely to be
- Ethiopia.
- Eritrea
- Somali.
- South Sudan
Christian Religious Education
- When Jesus called His first disciples, they were
- looking after a flock.
- fishing in a river.
- burning incense in church
- worshipping in church.
- The devil tempted Jesus Christ as He was
- being baptized in river Jordan
- being hidden from Herod.
- driving away demons.
- fasting in the wilderness.
- The Roman officer's servant was healed because of great.
- faith.
- obedience.
- patience.
- strength.
- What do Christians learn from Jesus' miracle of healing the bleeding woman?
- Tolerance.
- Faith.
- Courage.
- Patience.
- Jesus' power over death was revealed when Не.
- calmed the storm.
- chased traders from the temple.
- raised Lazarus from death
- changed water into wine.
- How best can the church take good care of the sick in the society?
- Inviting them for church prayers.
- Offering free baptismal services.
- Sending the clergy to lay hands on them.
- Building accessible health facilities.
- The parable of the hidden treasure teaches Christians about
- the kingdom of God.
- wise use of wealth.
- persistence in prayer.
- belief in God."
- Who among the following Bible personalities wrestled with God?
- James.
- Jacob.
- Devil.
- Samson.
- Which of the following miracles was performed by Elisha?
- Healing Simon Peter's mother-in-law.
- Changing a stick to a snake.
- Floating an axe head.
- Raising the rich woman's son.
- Which of the following pairs of books was written By Paul?
- Isaiah and kings.
- Deuteronomy and Chronicles.
- Ecclesiastes and Psalm.
- Thessalonians and Psalm.
- James and John were sons of
- Zachacus.
- Alphaeus.
- Zebedee
- Elikanah.
- This is my dear son with whom I am pleased (Matthew 17.5). These words were said when Jesus was being
- baptized.
- transfigured.
- rejected.
- crucified.
- Prophet Elijah had a contest with false prophets of Baal on mount
- Olive.
- Carmel
- Ararat.
- Pisgah
- When Jesus was arrested, He was first taken . to
- Pontius Pilate.
- King Herod.
- the king of Jews.
- His parents.
- Who agreed to bury the body of Jesus Christ?
- Simon of Cyrene.
- Peter
- John
- Joseph of Arimathea
Islamic Religious Education.
- Which one of the following does not refer to Allah's Mercy?
- Ghafur
- Rahim
- Aliim
- Rahman
- A Muslim who practises tawakkul is a
- tawakkil.
- mutawakkil.
- tawakkal.
- mutawakkad.
- Which one of the following is the third pillar of Islam?
- Shahada.
- Swalah
- Zakat
- Inshirah
- During Isra Wal Miraj, prophet Muhammad (SAW) came across many
- prophets.
- swahabas.
- angels.
- kings.
- Allah's angels were made from
- air.
- clay.
- fire.
- nuur.
- The first surah of the Qur'an revealed to prophet Muhammad (p.b.uh) tells Muslims that man was created from
- clay.
- water.
- a rib.
- blood.
- Which one of the following is not a thick najis?
- Urine.
- Sweat.
- Vomit.
- Pus.
- The angels who question the dead in their graves are
- Munkar and Nakir.
- Raqib and Atid.
- Ridhwan and Malik.
- Jibril and Mikail.
- In most cases, tawbah directed to Allah leads
- faith.
- bitterness.
- anger.
- forgiveness.
- Which one of the following is not a quality of a mutaqeen?
- Truthful and honest.
- Proud and forgiving.
- Kind and generous.
- Just and forgiving.
- Surah Al-Ikhlas was revealed in
- Yathrib.
- Saudia.
- Madinna.
- Makka
- In the hadith on responsibility, we are told take advantage of
- old age before youthful age.
- wealth before poverty.
- busy time before free time.
- sickness before health.
- Due to his obedience and faithfulness to Allah, nabii Ibrahim was given all the following titles except?
- Laaziz
- Hanif
- Nabia
- Siddiq
- One of prophet Muhammad's uncles is cursed in surah.
- Fatiha
- Kawthar
- Maun
- Masad
- Planting of trees is a way of
- swalahi
- swadaqah.
- communicating with Allah.
- showing off.
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Social Studies and Religious Education Questions and Answers - Class 7 End Term 2 2022 Set 2
Questions
Use the map of Tira area to answer questions 1-7.
- The direction of Eloe market from the hills is;
- North West
- South West
- North East
- South East
- The main source of water for domestic use in Tita area is
- from the hills
- rain water
- from the swamp
- from the lake
- The reason why the road around the forest is winding is:
- to avoid disrupting the flow of the river
- that the area is hilly
- to shorten the distance
- to create space for tea growing
- Worshippers in Tita area are likely to attend religion services on;
- Sunday
- Friday
- Thursday
- Saturday
- The following economic activities are practised in
Tita area except:- lumbering
- mining
- farming
- tourism
- The settlement scheme in South Western part of Tita can be described as;
- sparsely populated
- densely populated
- clustered
- linear
- Which one of the following is the MAIN economic importance of the game reserve in Tita Area?
- It keeps endangered animal species
- It attracts tourists
- It has led to improvement of infrastructure
- It has led to development of agricultural activities
- Which one of the following groups consists of the Highland Nilotes of Eastern Africa?
- Sebei, Kipsigis, Marakwet
- Nandi, Elgeyo, Alur
- Iteso, Shilluk, Pokot
- Acholi, Waarusha, Tugen
- Which one of the following statements is NOT true about the rotation of the earth?
- The earth rotates in an anticlockwise direction from West to East
- Rotation of the earth causes day and night
- It takes the earth 24 hours to complete one rotation.
- The earth's rotation causes different seasons
- Below is a description of the conditions required or the growth of a certain crop in Africa;
- high temperatures of between 20°C -28°C
- deep well-drained fertile soils
- a warm dry period before harvesting
- hot and wet climate
The above are conditions that are suitable for the growth of;- coffee
- tea
- cloves
- bananas
- Who among the following early visitors not a trader?
- Carl Peters
- Seyyid Said
- John Speke
- William Mackinnon
- The following are some African traditional leaders:
- Nabongo Mumia
- Oloibon Lenana
- Karuri wa Gakure
- Lewanika of the Lozi
Which one of the following is a similarity among the above leaders?- They opposed colonial rule in their territories
- They led an armed resistance against British colonial rule
- They took the British colonialists as their good friends
- They fled from their territories when the British arrived
- All the following are ways in which members with special needs in the society can be treated equally as members of the society except;
- providing equal opportunities for them
- building positive attitudes about them
- preventing them from mixing with other people in public
- creating a friendly environment for them
- According to the constitution, a foreign lady married to a Kenyan man may become a Kenyan citizen if she;
- applies for Kenyan citizenship
- obeys the laws of the land
- takes good care of her family
- lives in Kenya for more than ten years
- Below are four communities found in Eastern Africa;
- Baganda
- Wanyamwezi
- Abagusii
- Agikuyu
Which one of the following statements is pot true about the communities listed above?- They migrated in search of fertile land for cultivation
- They belong to the same language group
- They used the same route during their migration to Eastern Africa
- They migrated to Eastern Africa from a common origin
- Which one of the following mountains was formed as a result of faulting?
- Ruwenzori mountains
- Mount Meru
- Atlas mountains
- Cameroon mountains
- Which one of tho following prominent African leaders was not part of the founders of the OAU
- Haille Selassie
- Julius Nyerere
- Kwame Nkrumah
- Jomo Kenyatta
- The diagram below shows the formation of a lake. Which one of the following lakes was formed through the process shown below?
- Lake Teleki
- Lake Jipe
- Lake Kyoga
- Lake Tana
- Which one of the following pairs of countries were colonised by Germany during the scramble for Africa?
- Algeria and Tunisia
- Mozambique and Malawi
- Cameroon and Zimbabwe
- Tanganyika and Cameroon
- Which one of the following is a manufacturing industry?
- Milk factory in Naivasha
- The fruit canning industry in Thika
- The sugarcane milling in Mumias
- The cement factory at Bamburi
- Which one of the following groups consists of fresh water lakes in Kenya?
- Nakuru, Magadi
- Turkana, Baringo
- Naivasha, Nakuru
- Elementaita, Naivasha
- Which one of the following is the BEST way of controlling gulley erosion?
- Planting trees
- Digging terraces
- Constructing gabions
- Applying mulches
- Which one of the following is the MAIN line of longitude?
- The Arctic circle
- The Greenwich Meridian
- The Tropic of Cancer
- The Tropic of Capricorn
- Traditional cultural artefacts are preserved in the museums mainly to;
- earn foreign exchange
- encourage trade
- create jobs in the country
- help us to learn how people lived in the past
- Below are statements describing the vegetation of a certain climatic region,
- plants have deep roots
- plants have thick and wary barks
- plants have needle-like leaves
The vegetation described above is found in the;- desert climate
- equitorial climate
- tropical climate
- mediterranean climate
- During the pre-colonial period, the Ameru were ruled by,
- a council of elders
- a king
- a chief
- an emperor
- Which one of the following is an economic reason for the scramble for and partition of Africa?
- To spread Christianity
- Search for market for European industrial goods
- As a show of power
- To settle surplus population
- The problem of road accidents in Kenya can best be solved by;
- jailing traffic offenders for life
- cancelling driving licences for careless motorists
- educating road users on how to use the roads wisely
- coming up with very strict traffic laws
- Who were the Wanyampahala in the Wanyamwezi chiefdom?
- The council of elders
- The chiefs
- The priests
- The mercenary soldiers
- Which one of the following countries is NOT a member of SADC?
- Lesotho
- Congo
- Namibia
- Angola
- Below is a description of a town in Eastern Africa;
- it is the headquarter of a continental organization
- it was founded and named by one leader as the new flower
- it is the capital city of a country
- it is located in the central part of the country
The town described above is likely to be;- Addis Ababa
- Dodoma
- Dar-es-Salaam
- Arusha
Use the map below to answer questions 32 to 33.
- The Island country marked F is most likely to be;
- Comoros
- Madagascar
- Mauritius
- Cape Verde
- Which one of the following statements is NOT correct about the ocean current marked E?
- It is a cold current
- It originates from the South pole
- It has influenced the Namib desert
- It causes heavy rainfall to the West African countries
- The tributary marked G is known as;
- Blue Nile
- Albara
- White Nile
- River Tana
- The climate experienced in the shaded region marriage marked H is;
- mediterrancan
- mountan climate
- temperate cliniate
- equitorial climate
- The most developed means of transport in Africa is;
- air transport
- railway transport
- water transport
- road transport
- The Bantus who migrated into South Africa and later fled to Eastern and Central African respectively were;
- Ndebelo and Ngoni
- Ngoni and Ndebele
- Zulus and Venda
- Venda and Zulu
- All the following are examples of lowland forests in Kenya except;
- Arabuko-Sokoke forests
- Mangrove forests
- Shimba hills
- Mau ranges
- Which one of the following has not led to the rapid industrial development of South Africa?
- Availability of variety of raw materials
- Availability of cheap labour
- Availability of sources of energy
- Availability of crude oil
- Which of the following statements describes direct democracy?
- Citizens must agree with what the government decides
- All citizens are involved in making decisions
- Citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them
- All decisions are made by the head of the state
- One of the results of the interaction between the Agikuyu and the Maasai during the pre-colonial period is that;
- the Agikuyu learnt the skills of crop farming from
- the Agikuyu intermarried with the Maasai
- Maasai borrowed the art of circumcision from
- the Maasai learnt the practise of cattle keeping
- Laibon Lenana collaborated with the British because he wanted;
- to acquire better breeds of cattle
- to be trained as a soldier
- to get support against his enemies
- his people to get Western education
- Who among the following members of the school management ensures that money is used properly?
- The sponsor
- The treasurer
- The chairman
- The headteacher
- Which of the following types of marriages allows a man to marry up to four wives?
- Islamic marriage
- Hindu marriage
- Christian marriage
- Traditional
- Which one of the following types of industries has existed in Kenya since the pre-colonial period?
- Paper making
- leather making
- Fruit canning
- Cotton winning
- The green colour in the National Flag of Kenya represents the;
- peace enjoyed by the citizens
- rich agricultural land
- beauty of the forest
- love for the country
- Which one of the following was a characteristic of African education?
- Songs were used as a method of teaching
- Children were allowed to choose what to learn
- Children started learning after initiation
- Parents avoided teaching their own children
- Which of the following activities is likely to weaken national unity in Kenya?
- Amending the constitution
- Employing relatives
- Using a national language
- Pardoning reformed prisoners
- Which of the following is a qualification for a person who wishes to be elected as a member of the National Assembly in Kenya? One must;
- be a civil servant
- be a Kenyan by birth
- be over 35 years of age
- be registered as a voter
- Jane, a standard 8 pupil was punished by her class teacher for arguing against some schools rules. Which one of the following fundamental freedoms was Jane denied?
- Freedom of expression the Maasai
- Freedom of association
- Freedom of assembly
- Freedom of worship the Agikuyu
- Which one of the following is the main reason as to why Kariba dam was built? from the Agikuyu
- To generate hydro-electric power
- To control floods on R. Lambezi
- To create a lake for fishing
- To provide water for irrigation
- Which one of the following groups of communities lives in West Africa?
- Ankole, Nuer, Banyoro
- Zulu, Xhosa, Nyori
- Hausa, Soninke, Ashanti
- Amhara, Bemba, Berbers
- Which one of the following statements is true about assimilation used by French in Senegal?
- Africans refused to vote in general elections
- Africans became citizens of France
- The French were made to learn African language
- The French appointed Africans to rule Senegal
Study the diagram below and use it to answer question 54
- The diagram above illustrates the formation of;
- relief rainfall
- a land breeze
- a sea breeze
- convectional rainfall
- Which of the following pairs of lakes indicates fresh water lakes only?
- L. Magadi and L. Tanganyika
- L. Kyoga and L. Victoria
- L. Bogoria and L. Nakuru
- L. Naivasha and L. Elementatita
- The road sign below tells the motorists;
- to give way
- there is no way
- the road is closed
- they cannot enter
- The political party that led Ghana to independence in 1957 was;
- Convention People's Party
- Muslims Liberation Party
- Northern Front Movement Party
- United Gold Coast Convection
- Which one of the following African countries did NOT use armed struggle during their fight for independence?
- Mozambique
- Zimbabwe
- Kenya
- Ghana
- Who is the most senior officer in the judiciary?
- President
- Chairman
- Attorney General
- Chief Justice
- The major reason why people moved from one place to another in the past was;
- spirit of adventure
- diseases and pests
- war and raids
- search for pasture
PART II CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATIS
- Which one of the following was create on day of creation?
- Firmament
- Vegetation
- Birds
- Wild animals
- Who among the following people was not a son of Noah?
- Ham
- Seth
- Shem
- Japheth
- Moses' father-in-law lived in the land of;
- Canaan
- Haran
- Egypt
- Midian
- The main reason why the Isrealites celebrated the
Passover in Egypt was to remember;- the day they crossed the Red Sea
- the death of the Egyptians first borns
- their journey in the wilderness
- their deliverance from slavery
- Which one of the following commandments teaches about respect for other people's property?
- Do not steal
- Do not accuse anyone falsely
- Do not commit adultery
- Do not commit murder
- King David broke all the following commandments except;
- do not commit murder
- do not commit adultery
- do not covet
- do not worship other god
- The son of the Shunamite woman was brought back to life by;
- Elijah
- Elisha
- Peter
- Jesus
- The prophet of God who was thrown into the den of lions also;
- was stoned to death
- ate wild honey and locusts
- prophesied that Jesus would be born in Israel
- read and interpreted the written script on the wall
- The prophet who ate scrolls and confessed that it was as sweet as honey was;
- Daniel
- Ezekiel
- Isaiah
- Jeremiah
- When Jesus was born, the first people to visit Him were;
- the shepherds
- the wise men
- Annah and Simeon
- the soldiers
- How did John the Baptist prepare the way for the long awaited Messiah?
- Preaching to the people to change their ways of life
- By constructing clear roads
- By baptizing Jesus Christ
- By dying for the sake of Jesus Christ
- "... This is my own dear son with whom I am pleased with, listen to Him." These words were said during;
- thc crucifixion of Jesus
- the temptations of Jesus
- transfiguration of Jesus
- the baptism of Jesus
- "......courage my son! Your sins are forgiven." (Matthew 9:2) Jesus said these words when He;
- forgave the repentant thief
- resurrected Lazarus
- healed the man possessed with demons
- healed the paralysed man
- The following books of the Bible are classified as prophetic books except;
- Nehemiah
- Daniel
- John
- Revelation
- When Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane pray, He was accompanied by;
- Peter, Philip and Thomas
- James, Peter and John
- John, peter and Andrew
- James, Matthew and peter
- "......... take and eat it.” He said, "this is my body.” (Matthew 26:26). Jesus said these words when He;
- multiplied fish and bread
- shared a meal with His disciples in
- changed water into wine
- fed the five thousand men
- Who among the following offered to bury the body of Jesus after His death?
- Simon of Cyrene
- Mary Magdalene
- Nicodemus
- Joseph of Arimathea
- The main reason why Stephen the leader of the deacons faced his death was because he;
- did not pay taxes
- healed on the Sabbath
- refused to deny Jesus
- baptised the Gentiles
- The book that outlines the activities of the apostles
- Luke
- John
- Matthew
- Acts
- Which one of the following beliefs about God is found in both traditional beliefs and Christianity?
- God has a son
- God is three in one
- God is the creator
- God will send his son on earth
- The two early believers who lied to the Holy Spirit and died were;
- Anania and Saphira
- Stephen and Paul
- Aquila and Priscilla
- Judas and Nicodemus
- The work of priests in Traditional African Society was
- make herbal medicine
- read the scriptures
- offer sacrifices
- declare war against enemies
- Which one of the following is a rite of passage in Traditional African Society?
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Wedding
- Death
- The main value taught to children in African Traditional Societies was;
- obedience
- responsibility
- honesty
- humility
- The following are effects of bad relationships in the family except
- living a pleasant life
- family breakages
- drug abuse
- disrespect among the members
- Christians can use their leisure time best by;
- practising in the choir
- visiting and helping the needy
- preaching the gospel,
- building their houses
- In African Traditional Societies, people worshipped their God in;
- churches
- caves
- mountains
- shrines
- Njeri has been hiding during CRE lessons because she hates the CRE teacher. The best advice you can give to her is to;
- tell her to transfer to another school
- continue hiding until the teacher transfers
- tell her the advantages of forgiveness and attending classes
- continue with the habit because it is her own choice
- Your deskmate, Anita, has dropped from school because she wants to work in her father's shop. How best can you help her?
- Ask her to give you her books
- Report her to the chief of the area
- Tell her to be giving you money
- Tell her the advantages of completing education
- Shirleen, a std 7 girl, has been given some work by her mother to do after completing her homework. She is not happy because she wanted to go and play with her friend. What is the best action you can take as a Christian?
- Ask her to tell her mother that she wants to go and play
- Assist her in the work given
- Tell her to continue with her plans and leave the work
- Tell her to be obedient to her mother
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