State five reasons why, marriage in traditional African communities is regarded as a covenant

14/4/2021

Why marriage in traditional African communities is regarded as a covenant.

Should be permanent /breaking of the marriage had serious consequences
Its binding/the couple/family /clans all who were separate before
Ceremonies are conducted where the concerned couple/family/clan take vows promising loyalty to each other.

Why marriage in traditional African communities is regarded as a covenant.

Exchange of gifts/as a sing of lasting relationship/ cement the relationship
Certain conditions have to be fulfilled such as payment of dowry/bearing of children
Gods/spirit are evoked to bless and protect the marriage/prayers are offered to God
There are witnesses i.e. families/friends
There is sharing of a meal/ceremony to express unity/friendship

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Give reasons why taboos are important in traditional African communities

22/3/2021

Reasons why taboos were important in traditional African communities

Guided people on moral behaviour/discipline.
Outlined social relationships/kinship ties.
Faster respect for elders/leaders.

Give reasons why taboos are important in traditional African communities

Maintenance of respect for God.
Help in maintenance of dignity/integrity.
Guided on acceptable eating habits/discourages vices such as gluttonness, greediness etc.
Create harmony/maintain law and order/promoted peace in society.

With reference to African traditional communities, state five factor that promote harmony and mutual responsibility in Kenya today

12/12/2020

Factors that promote harmony and mutual responsibility in Kenya today.

The worship of god / a supreme being.
Belief in common ancestry/origin
Sharing of material thins with the less endowed/giving moral support in times-of need.
Adopting positive attitude towards work/communal work
Citizens have an obligation to obey the laws /rules of the country.

Developing and practicing acceptable leisure activities.
Conservation natural resources/land / environment /water/minerals
Promotion of a common language for easy/effective communication.
Respecting other people’s cultures.
Shunning practices that are incompatible with Christian values
Sharing respect for leaders/elders.

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State five rituals marking the birth of child traditional African communities

12/11/2020

Rituals marking the birth of a child in traditional African communities.

Rituals marking the birth of a child in traditional African communities.

There was dancing /singing for the new life.
The new born was praised) blessed.
There was feasting and celebrations
The father received praises.
There were ululations whose numbers was determined by the sex of the child.

State the duties of a traditional African communities helped bereaved families

29/10/2020

Ways in which people in Traditional African Communities helped bereaved families

They visited the bereaved/ stayed with them/ kept them company/ gave them moral support
Consoled them though singing, dancing, praying, giving words of comfort
Contributed food and other material needs and gave them moral support
Helped them by performing certain duties for them e.g. cooking, cleaning, welcoming mourners running errands
They attended the funeral to give the departed a good send- off
Helped in preparing the body for burial

State the duties of a traditional African communities helped bereaved families

State the traditional practices that lowers the dignity of women today

25/10/2020

Traditional practices that lowers the dignity of women today

Traditional practices that lowers the dignity of women today

Division of Labour.
- In Traditional African perspective, women were not allowed to take some tasks which were seen as men jobs such as hunting and leadership. But today, if practiced, it is seen as lowering women's dignity.
Clitoridectomy.
- Also called female circumcision, Is an act of surgical removal, reduction, or partial removal of the clitoris.
Polygamy.
- This is an act of marrying more than one wife.
Early marriage.
- Marriage before the age provided by the constitution at 18 years. The law assumes that anyone below this age is a child and cannot be able to make decisions on her own.
Wife inheritance.
- This is an act of forcefully inheriting a wife whose husband had passed on. In the modern world, it is seen as a retrogressive behaviour.
Discrimination on inheritance of land.
- In Traditional African Society, Women were not entitled to own land. But in the modern world perspective, women are entitled to own property just as their male counterparts. Denying them this right, is a violation of the constitution.
Definition of diet on gender line.
- In some African Traditional Communities, women were not allowed to eat some foods. But in the modern world, its a violation of women rights to deny the some foods without their will.
Wife beating
- Also called wife battering was widely practiced in the TAS - Traditional African Societies, however, now it is discouraged and seen as a retrogressive behaviour.
Being treated as sex objects/ avenues for procreation.
- In T.A.S- Traditional African Societies, woman was seen as a property of a man, this led to the violation of their rights such as being used as sex objects for material gains.
Dressing codes
- Some traditional dressing codes are not acceptable today, and by implementing these codes, women see it as a violation of their rights

Explain the role of the sponsor during traditional African circumcision ceremonies

25/10/2020

Explain the role of the sponsor during traditional African circumcision ceremonies

Explain the role of the sponsor during traditional African circumcision ceremonies

Expected Response

They offer guidance and counseling to the candidates
They educate the candidates on their new duties/and responsibilities as adults
They give candidates instructions in sex education
They encourage the candidates to face the operation with courage
They give moral / physical support during the operation
Act as a link between the candidates and their families
They nurse the initiated back to health
They play the. role of a mentor/father/mother/god-father/god- mother to the initiated
They ensure that the initiated are protected/well cared for

Explain six reasons why initiation was important in the African Traditional Society

23/10/2020

Reasons why initiation was important in the African Traditional Society

Explain six reasons why initiation was important in the African Traditional Society

Initiates gain new status in life/he/she moves from childhood to adulthood.
Initiate acquires new rights and privileges
Initiate receives special education from their sponsors during seclusion.
Initiation ceremony brings the people together e.g. families, relatives and friends.
Shedding of blood unites the initiate to the land and ancestors.
Initiation ceremonies are looked at as occasion for prayers to God.
Initiation helps to restructure the community through age sets/groups.
It is a sign of courage and bravery.
Pain endured during initiation prepares the initiates to face the difficulties and challenges of adult life.

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

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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.

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