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List eight places used for worship in traditional African communities

18/8/2020

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List eight places used for worship in traditional African communities. (8 marks)

Places used for worship in traditional African communities

Under sacred trees
In caves
At river banks/waterfalls
On rocks
On mountains/hills
In forests/shrubs
In shrines
In homes of religious leaders
At graveyards.

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GIVE SIX REASONS WHY SACRIFICES ARE MADE IN TRADITIONAL AFRICAN COMMUNITIES

18/8/2020

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Give six reasons why sacrifices are made in traditional African communities. (6 marks)

Reasons why sacrifices are made in traditional African communities

To worship God/ancestors
It is a way of seeking for protection
A way of acknowledging God as a source of life
To seek God’s help in times of trouble/petition God for help
To ask for forgiveness/a way of cleansing /appease
In recognition of God’s power
To thank God for victories/success
To ask for blessings from God.

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The role of a Diviner

18/8/2020

The role of a Diviner

01.

Predicts future occurrences

02.

Warns against future calamities

03.

Advises counsels/guides on various issues

04.

Intercedes in times of calamities

THE ROLE OF A DIVINER

THE ROLE OF A DIVINER

Outline six challenges facing Traditional herbalists in Kenya today

7/8/2020

Outline six challenges facing Traditional herbalists in Kenya today

Most herbalists lack proper formal education
Lack of research equipment for the herbalists
Inability to treat certain illness
Conmen posing as herbalists

Modern medicine is more effective
Formal education has ruled out superstitious and influence of spirits
Modernity, therefore medicine men are considered outmoded and backward
Science and technology provides solutions to problems related to medical treatment.
Advance weather conditions.

Discuss six similarities between the Traditional African prophets and the true prophets in the Old Testament.

6/8/2020

DISCUSS SIX SIMILARITIES BETWEEN THE TRADITIONAL AFRICAN PROPHETS AND THE TRUE PROPHETS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

Both predicted future events/ disasters
Both acted as mediators between God and the people
Both had supernatural powers to exercise their duties
Both had a personal relationship with God/ received revelations through visions/ dreams
They were religious leaders who could offer sacrifices! prayers
Both played an advisory role to the political leaders/ acted as the conscience of the leaders
Both urged their people to be morally upright! condemned evil in society
They led exemplary lives! were role models
In both cases there were prophets arid prophetesses

EXPLAIN THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RITUALS CONDUCTED DURING THE NAMING CEREMONIES IN TRADITIONAL AFRICAN COMMUNITIES

6/8/2020

Explain the significance of rituals conducted during the naming ceremonies in Traditional African Communities

Explain the significance of rituals conducted during the naming ceremonies in Traditional African Communities

Bathing of the baby sets in the begging of new life
Shaving of the mother and baby’s hair symbolizes new status
Choosing of the appropriate name to give the baby is for identification/ incorporation into the wider society,’ honour to the ancestors
Feeding of the baby symbolized new life growth
Holding of the baby by members of the community shows concern for it/ shared responsibility by the extended family
Saying prayers/words of blessings for the mother and baby signifies long life
Slaughtering of animals is a way of thanksgiving to ancestors/ God
Feasting is a sign of joy/ socialism/ welcoming the baby/ acceptance
Giving of presents to the baby/ mother is a sign of good will/ ownership of property
Wearing of charms signifies protection for the baby/ mother

Explain why traditional African Community encouraged to have many children

24/7/2020

Explain why traditional African Community encouraged to have many children

Explain why traditional African Community encouraged to have many children

African Children at Play

Children provided source of labour.
When children grow up, especially men, they could provide security and protection to the community.
Many children especially girls brought more dowry. More dowry meant more wealth.
There was high mortality rate among children. The more children one was likely to have meant there was a high probability that more could survive.
More children ensured the continuity of African societies kin.
Children always took part in the care of their parents during old age, the more children one had, the more resources a parent could likely have during old age and the better was the old age care.
Most couples fancied to have boys to inherit their parents property and provide security. So if the first children were girls, they could continue to have more to increase the chances of having enough boys.
More children cemented the relationship between the husband and wife. It meant that the wife was deeply now accepted as part of the man's family and her decisions were carried a lot of weight.
Children were often believed to be a blessing from God, therefore more children meant more blessing.
Children were believed to be replacements of dead relatives and most societies named children using names of their dead ancestors and relatives. More children meant more relatives could be replaced and named upon their names.
Children were seen as custodians of the society's virtues, customs, believes and culture. More children translated to expansion of cultural practices, taboos, customs, believes and customs. This could influence neighboring societies and communities.

Consequences of breaking taboos in traditional African communities

20/7/2020

Consequences of breaking taboos in T.A.S

Consequences of breaking taboos in traditional African communities

Consequences of breaking taboos in traditional African communities

Paying of a fine
Excommunication/ banishment/ ostracized/ Exile
Punishment/ ridicule/ pain to the body
Being killed
Cleaning/ undergoing rituals
Making sacrifices to appease the ancestors/ God/ Spirit
Offering compensation
Being cursed/ mysterious happenings
Denial of privileges

State seven similarities between traditional and Christian view on work

29/6/2020

State seven similarities between traditional and Christian view on work

State seven similarities between traditional and Christian view on work

In both work is mainly for the purpose of acquiring basic needs.
In both work is ordained by God.
In both work is encouraged after work/leisure.
In both work is a duty/done in obedience to God.
In both division of work is encouraged/sharing of work.
In both hard work is emphasized/laziness is condemned.
In both talents/abilities are developed through work.
In both work promotes socialization.

List five duties of diviners in traditional African communities

5/6/2020

Role of diviners in African Traditional Society

Diviners:

These are people who reveal secret information from the past or the future.

They get their power through inheritance or divine calling.
They use divination objects, common sense and insight.
Unveil mysteries by interpreting the information received from the spirits.
Help the society to solve issues that are difficult for them to understand.
They do the work of counselors, judges, advisers, comforters, assurers during crises.
They also play the role of priests, seers and fortune tellers.
Diviners are still consulted in Kenya today particularly during moments of crises.

They, however, face many challenges:

Divination is condemned in the Bible (Deuteronomy 18:10 – 11)
Science and technology have further diminished their importance since many mysteries can be explained through science and technology.

Outline eight traditional African practices that promote order and justice in the society

27/2/2020

State eight ways in which parents develop their children’s spiritual lives

15/2/2020

Reasons why witchcraft is feared in traditional African community

13/2/2020

Leisure activities common to Christianity and Traditional African Communities

5/2/2020

Importance of leisure

5/2/2020

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