KCSE CRE QUESTION AND ANSWERS

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24 COMMON QUESTIONS ON FAITH AND GOD’S PROMISES (ABRAHAM) & MARKING SCHEMES

01. State five characteristics of God’s covenant with Abraham

It was unconditional
It had promises to be fulfilled.
It had an outside sign /circumcision.
It was sealed through sacrifice/ritual
It was voluntary / the parties were willing to enter into covenant /mutual
It was solemn/binding
It was initiated by God

24 COMMON QUESTIONS ON FAITH AND GOD’S PROMISES (ABRAHAM) & MARKING SCHEMES

02. Describe ways in which Abraham demonstrated his faith in God

By abandoning the idol worship (moon god) to serve Yahweh the true God
By accepting to leave Haran to unknown land
By building alters at Bethel/Shechem in honour God
By accepting circumcision as a sign of the covenant (He got circumcised/his servants were circumcised/so was his son.
By sacrificising the animals in the covenant making
By accepting to change their names (Abram to Abraham as the father of the great nation, Sarai / Sarah as the mother of the great nations.
By agreeing to sacrifice his son Isaac.
By worshiping god he prayed/sacrificed to god/interceded.
By believing in the fulfillment of God’s promises
By making a covenant with God.

03. Give the promises that God made to Abraham

Abraham would be the father of a great nation/many descendants/many children
Abraham would receive personal blessings-will die in peace
Abraham will receive honour /he will have many descendants.
Abraham will receive personal reputation/his name would be made great
Abraham would receive personal reputation/his name would be made great
All those that bless Abraham would be cursed/God would protect Abraham.
Abraham would be a source of blessings to his descendants/ God will rescue Abraham’s descendants.
Through him all nations of the earth would be blessed.
God would give Abraham and his descendants the land of Canaan.
The covenant would be everlasting.
He promised Abraham a son/a heir through his wife Sarah.

04. State five actions from the life of Abraham which showed that he had faith in God.

He left his home/ family / kindred/ kinsmen ( Gn. 12: 4-5)
He circumcised his sons/ male members 17: 23- 24
He was ready to sacrifice his son Isaac 22: 1- 12
He built altars in honour of God 12: 7- 8
He made sacrifices to God 12: 7- 8, 15: 9, 10 22: 13-14
He accepted the change of his name that of his wife 17: 5-6, 15 -6
He entered a covenant with God Gen 17, 18

05. List five animals used in the making of the covenant between God and Abraham

A ram/A she- goat/ A heifer/ A pigeon/ A turtle dove

06. State the promises that God made to Abraham

He would make Abrahams name great/ famous
God would bless those who bless Abraham/ curse those who curse him/ protect him
All the families of the world would be blessed through Abraham
God would give land to Abraham’s descendants
He would give Abraham many descendants/ he would have a great nation
God will bless Abraham
God would give Abraham long life/ he would die in peace
He would give Abraham a son/ heir
Kings will come from Abraham’s descendants

07. Give reasons why circumcision was important to the Jews

It was an outward sign of the inner faith in God
It was a physical badge/ identity for all male children
It showed that one had made a covenant with God/ that benefits from God’s promises to Abraham
It was a sign of obedience to God
It signified purity/ cleanliness
Through it, one became a member of Jewish community/ Abraham’s family

08. State the characteristics of the Covenant between God and Abraham

It was initialized by God
It was solemn permanent /long lasting
It was unconditional
There were promises to be fulfilled
It was sealed through the sacrifice of animals
The parties entered it willingly/it was voluntary
It had an outward sign/circumcision
It was between two unequal parties

09. Explain the importance of Gods covenant with Abraham

God established a personal relationship with Abraham/Abraham became God’s friend.
It showed that Abraham had faith/trust in God
It demonstrated Abraham’s obedience to God.
Abraham was assured of God’s protection.
God revealed to Abraham that he would have a son as his heir/ many descendants
God revealed to Abraham that he would have a son as his heir/many descendants
It confirmed Abraham as God’s choice through whom all nations shall receive salvation.
God was in control of Abraham’s life / all other events
The descendants of Abraham were promised the land of Canaan.

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10. What lessons do Christians learn from the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac?

They should obey God
They should have faith in God
They should be patient and wait upon God/should not give up
They should be prepared to face difficult situations
They should be ready to give up everything for God/be totally committed to God
God blesses those who are ready to serve him
They should rely on God’s guidance
They should be wise when dealing with issues affecting their lives
They should involve family members in worship

11. How does the church help to bring back members who have fallen from the faith?

By visiting them / inviting them to their homes.
By being patient / forgiving them.
By evangelizing to them/ preach / teaching.
By guiding and counseling them / referring them to experts according to their needs.
Praying for them.
By inviting them back to church.
By encouraging them to repent /confess.
By offering material needs /aids.

12. Explain four characteristic of a covenant demonstrated in the covenant between God and Abraham.

A covenant is made between two parties who enter into a mutual agreement. God and Abraham were the two parties that entered into a mutual agreement
In a covenant promises are made. God made several promises of what He would for Abraham
The covenants solemnized through rituals. Abraham offered animals/ birds as scarifies to God.
A covenant has an outward sign. Abraham was to circumcise all his make Children/ descendants to show that he made a covenant with God.
Covenant has conditions/ obligations to be met. The covenant between God and Abraham was not be broken it bound even his descendants generations later.
During covenant making there were witnesses. God as the sole initiator rasped through the Sacrifice as the witness to the covenant.
A covenant is sealed. It was abseiled through the blood of animal

13. Identify five lessons that Christians learn about God from the call of Abraham.

God demand faith / obedience from people.
God is the provider / sustainer / giver.
God blesses / curses./ God is the protector.
God is the controller of the world
God is a sprit / everywhere
God is be worshiped./ God guides people.
God speaks / makes promises / fulfills promises.
God cares for His people.

14. Identify seven challenges that Christians face while practising their faith in Kenya today.

The emergence of splinter groups within the church.
The emergence of cults which practice ungodly activities.
The emphasis of materialism by the churches.
Lack of roles models among the leaders.
Open conflict among/between the leaders and the church members/authoritarianism.
Misuse of resources by the leaders.
Rise of state-church conflict e.g No/Yes situation.
Confusion among Christians due to different interpretation of the Bible.
Church leaders not having time for all members/discrimination.
Negative effects of mass media/modern technology
Permissiveness/moral decadence/during abuse

15. Describe the covenant ceremony between God and Abraham in Genesis 15: 1-9

Abraham was in doubt for the promise of a son
God assured him that his own son would inherit him and not Eliezer of Damascus.
God showed Abraham the many stars and confirmed that his decedents would be as the stars.
God asked Abraham to bring him a heifer, a goat, a ram, each three years old, a turtle dove and a young pigeon
Abraham cut the animals into two and arranged the halves in two rows.
The birds were not cut.
He drove away the birds of prey that targeted the carcasses.
At sunset Abraham fell into a deep sleep
God spoke to him giving the promise that his descendants would be slaves for four hundred years but He would set to liberate them.
Abraham was promised a long peaceful life
Abraham saw God pass through the carcasses in form of a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch/reaffirms to give his descendants land

16. Identify four differences between the Jewish and the traditional African practices of circumcision

In the Jewish community, it is for boys only while in some traditional African communities it is for both boys and girls. (Gender)
In the Jewish community, it is done on the eighth day while in traditional African communities it is done during adolescent stage. (age)
Its purpose in the Jewish community is to identify with God's people while in traditional African communities it is to promote one to adult life. (purpose)
Among the Jews, the practice was commanded by God while in traditional
African communities it was done in obedience to the ancestors. (Source, origin)
The rite is not seasonal among the Jews as is the case in traditional African communities. (timing)
In traditional African communities it is a gateway to more responsibilities while among the Jews one is too young for any responsibility. (responsibility)

17. Give five reasons why church leaders take vows before starting their mission

To receive God's blessing/guidance.
To get acknowledgement from the people being served.
It reminds the leader to stick to the church regulations/mission.
To get the authority of God to lead.
It gives the leader courage/confidence to do his/her work.
It shows one's willingness/commitment to serve/acceptance
To emulate the Biblical way of commissioning servants of God.

18. State seven promises made to Abraham by God.

Give him land
Make his name famous
Protect him
Great Nation
Bless those who bless him/curse those who curse him
Live for long/die in peace
Bless the families of earth through him
Make descendants Kings/Priests
Descendants to be enslaved for four hundred years.
Give son
Bless him

19. Describe the incidence when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac (Gen 22: 1 – 18)

God told Abraham to take the only son to Mt. Moriah
Took his son and three servants
Arrived after three days of journey
Abraham commanded servants to remain behind as he and Isaac went up for worship
Took Isaac, firewood and Knife and went up
Isaac asked the father where the lamb of offering was.
Abraham told Isaac that God would provide
Arrived at the place and commanded Abraham to built the altar, tied Isaac and put him on wood.
Abraham raised the knife to slay /slaughter the son but the angel stopped him
Abraham saw a ram which he offered instead of the son
He called the place “The lord will provided”
Angel appeared to Abraham and gave promises
Abraham returned with his men to Beersheba.

20. Describe the call of Abraham.

God commanded Abraham to leave his fathers’ house to the land that he would show him.
Abram went as the Lord told him at the age of 75 yrs.
Abram took with him Sarai his wife, Lot his brother’s son and all their possessions.
On arrival in Canaan, Abraham passed through the land upto the place called Shechem.
At Shechem the Lord appeared to Abram and told him that he will give him and his descendants the land of Canaan.
At Shechem, Abram built an altar to the Lord who had appeared to him.
From Shechem, Abraham moved south to the hill country; east of Bethel. He set up a camp between Bethel and Ai and called on the name of the Lord.

21. Explain acts of faith demonstrated by Abraham

Abraham obeyed when God told him to move to unknown land
He was ready to sacrifice his only son Isaac
He believed when he was promised a son
He built two alters at Bethel and Sechem
He obeyed God’s instructions to circumcise all males
He had total faith in God’s greatness and loyalty
He offered sacrifices to God in Canaan.
Abraham accepted the change of his name and that of his wife.
He entered into a covenant relationship with God.
He abandoned the worship of many gods and went for one true God.

22. Give seven reasons why God called Abraham

To separate him from idol worshipping
To be a founder of God’s great Nation
God wanted to make a new plan of salvation to all mankind
God wanted to teach people the meaning of faith
He was a man of faith/obedience
It was a new beginning of rescuing mankind from sin
To make a Holy Nation through him
To make a covenant with him
To give his descendants the promised land
He wanted Abraham to worship him
God wanted to reveal himself to Abraham
God wanted to bless him with a son

23. Identify five ways in which Christians can show their faith in God

Through worshipping of one God
By speaking the truth
By helping the needy, sick lame
By doing his work well
By obeying the commandments of God
By being honest and upright

24. Describe the background to the call of Abraham

He lived in Ur near R. Euphrates
His father was a Semite
His community was nomadic.
His community was worshiping moon.
The father was Terah
He married Sarah
She remained barren till her old age.
Settled at a place called Haran
Had two brothes,Nahur and Haron.

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LEADERSHIP IN ISRAEL: tHE 12 MIND BLOWING QUESTIONS ABOUT SOLOMON AND ANSWERS

9/11/2022

PREVIOUSLY: WAYS THROUGH WHICH THE CHURCH IS SPREADING THE WORD OF GOD IN KENYA.

LEADERSHIP IN ISRAEL: THE 12 MIND BLOWING QUESTIONS ABOUT SOLOMON AND ANSWERS

kcse c.r.e - christian religious education questions and answers

1. Explain five achievements of King Solomon.

Successful merchant
Built professional army
Had government officials to assist in ruling
Diplomatic relations by marrying daughters of foreign kings
Wise man
Built the temple
Brought ark of covenant to temple of Jerusalem
Built a palace
Composed 3,000 proverbs and 1,005songs

2. Give five lessons that political leaders can learn from King Solomon.

To pray for Gods wisdom
Not to get drunk with power
Not to enforce labour on others
To avoid immoral marriages
Maintain faith in God
Not to be influenced into evil practices
To develop nations economics

3. State five factors which led to the division of the Kingdom of Israel after the death of King Solomon

Foreign wives -Solomon had married many foreign princesses who bought high places (idols) with them the worship of foreign gods to Israel.
Sol. Worship (idols) -Solomon not only allowed his foreigners wives to worship their gods but also built high places of worship where his wives worshipped their gods. This displeased God.
Solomon broke the covenant with God by disobeying his commands not to worship foreign gods. ( 1 kings 11: 9- 10)
Over taxation -In order to support his harem of wives and court officials, Solomon needed a lot of money and this he got by overtaxing his subjects. This was oppression.
Forced labour -Solomon spent years and a lot of resources building his own palace and the temple, projects made him introduce forced labour in Israel.

KING SOLOMON

4. Explain how King Solomon turned away from the covenant way of life

He married Canaanite wives/foreign wives.
He disobeyed God’s command of not worshipping the Canaanite gods.
He did not observe the brotherhood law (When he taxed the Israelites heavily for the upkeep of the foreign wives.
He disregarded the advice of god’s prophets when he built worship places for false gods.
By signing trade and marriage agreements with his neighbours, hence relying on human beings other than God/ selling of the cities.
He disobeyed the instructions from his father, David that he should rely on God only.
He subjected the Israelites to forced labour/oppression/slavery in the construction of the temple/the place.
He murdered his half-brother (adonija) who he thought would be his rival in power.

5. Identify five ways used by the Israelite Kings to bring people back to God

Destroyed the altars of God (i.e. Asherah poles)
Set examples to the people by repenting their sins when warned by the prophets of heir wrongdoings by worshipping
Killing the priests of Baal e.g. Jehu
Restoring temple worship e.g. David/captured the ark/taking the ark to Jerusalem.
Removal of the covenant/they led the people in renewing their allegiance to Yahweh and the Sinai covenant e.g. Jehu and Josiah they renewed Jewish festivals.
Repaired the temple/they made God’s dwelling place presentable and accorded it its due respect Hezekiah/build a temple e.g. Solomon.
Destroyed the bronze serpent that Moses had made during the exodus for the Israelites had begun worshipping it they burnt incense to it (Hezekiah of Judah 2 Kings 18:3)
They did not form political alliances with neighbouring kings thus demonstrating to the people that God was to be completely trusted.

6. State five reasons why Samuel was opposed to the idea of having a king in Israel 1 Sam 8:6-18

They would be rejecting God as their unseen King/ruler.
Their sons would be recruited forcefully into the army.
There would be forced labour
The people would be enslaved.
The king would grab their land/property/maid/servant.
There would be over-taxation.
They would lose their identity as a covenant people/Idolatry.
Their daughter will be made Mandy in the royal houses.
Hereditary kingship would lead to oppression/dictatorship

7. State the factors that led to failure of David’ successor

They shed innocent blood
They were oppressive in their rule (forced labour/heavy taxation/bribery)
They married foreign wives
They built temples/shrines for idols
They were unfaithful/ dishonest
They did not tell people who God was
They were disobedient to God
They did not rule according to the law of Moses
They did not listen to the prophets
They worshipped both God and idols/syncretism/worshipped idols
They sought alliances with neighboring states instead of relying of God

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8. What are the factors that prevent political leaders form performing their duties efficiently in Kenya today?

Ridicule from members of the society
Inability to live up to the expectations of the electorate/promises made
Women leaders are discriminated against/looked down upon
Lack of training in leadership skills/poor looked down upon
Divisions/conflicts within/between the parties
Lack of adequate forum to meet/address their electorate
Insecurity funds to initiate development projects help their electorate
Differing/conflicting ideologies resulting in divisive decisions
Inadequate funds to initiate development projects help their electorate.
Personal differences
Inadequate infrastructure
Cultural/religious barriers/tribal/ethnic/racial corruption

9. State the achievements of Solomon as King of Israel

He built the temple for the worship of Yahweh
He established trade links with neighboring nations
He built many cities in Israel/ infrastructure
He organized the central government/ improved tax collection/ established a strong army to maintain peace
He established diplomatic links with other countries/ nations
He built a magnificent palace
He composed proverbs songs for the worship of Yahweh/ wrote the book of ecclesiastics
He settled disputes wisely
He installed the Ark of the Covenant in the temple/ dedicated the temple of God.

10. Explain four factors which led to Religious Schism in Israel after the death of King Solomon.

Introduction of foreign gods by the wife of king Ahab
King Ahab allowed his wife to worship their gods which displeased Yahweh.
The building of high places for foreign gods in Israel by King Ahab
Oppression of the Israelites as enforced by King Ahab
Establishment of worshiping places by King Jeroboam in northern Kingdom
Rehoboam’s rejection of the elder’s advice and promising to rule in a harsh way
Long standing internal conflict in the house of King David
Failure of King Solomon to guide his sons

11. Explain four ways in which King David’s successors fulfilled prophet SAMUEL'S reasons against kingship in Israel

Forced labour: Solomon used forced labour in building his palace and temple of God
Grab land: As indicated by Samuel Ahab killed and grabbed Naboths vineyard
Over taxation: King Solomon over taxed his people to meet the expenditure of his royal palace
Lose their identity as covenant people: During the reign of Zedekiah Israel was taken to exile
Hereditary leadership would lead to oppression: Rehoboam, Solomon‘s son promised to double the burden on the people, leading to schism.

12. Four ways in which king Solomon fulfilled Samuel’s prophecy about kingship in Israel

Solomon used forced labour during the construction of his palace and temple
Solomon overtaxed the Israelites to provide for the up keep of the palace and army
He grabbed the property of the Israelites and gave it to his officials
He took the daughters of the Israelites and made them his payments and concubines
He was oppressive in his rule e.g. the killed his half-brother Adonijah
He sold part of Israel land due to debts he had incurred
He allowed his wives to bring the false gods into Israel
His marriage alliances made Israel loose identity us Gods nation

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Give six lessons that Christians can learn about God from the renewal of the Sinai covenant.

8/11/2022

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GIVE SIX LESSONS THAT CHRISTIANS CAN LEARN ABOUT GOD FROM THE RENEWAL OF THE SINAI COVENANT.

God is slow to anger
God is compassionate
God is loving
God is forgiving
God is jealous
God is just i.e. punishes evil doers
God is faithful/keeps His promises.
God is merciful
God is gracious

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List the qualities of Moses shown during his call at Mount Sinai

8/11/2022

The qualities of Moses shown during His call

Care/ cautiousness
Inquisitiveness
Respect/ cautiousness
Patience
Obedience

Wisdom/ intelligence
Courage/ Bravery/ fearlessness
Faith/ trust
Consistence/ reliability
Humility

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Lessons modern Christians leaders learn from King David leadership

8/11/2022

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Lessons modern Christians leaders learn from King David leadership

To appreciate that authority comes from God
To foster unity in their country.
To protect their states from External aggression.
Acknowledge God in all achievements that they make.
Choose wise advisers counselors in administration.
Respect religious leaders and consult them whenever necessary.
Accept corrections when they make mistakes.
To trust in God.
To obey God’s commandments.
To be brave and courageous.

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State five factors which led to the division of the Kingdom of Israel after the death of King Solomon

7/11/2022

Factors which led to the division of the kingdom of Israel

Foreign wives - Solomon had married many foreign princesses who bought high places ( idols) with them the worship of foreign gods to Israel.
Sol. Worship ( idols) - Solomon not only allowed his foreigners wives to worship their gods but also built high places of worship where his wives worshipped their gods. This displeased God.
Solomon broke the covenant with God by disobeying his commands not to worship foreign gods. ( 1 kings 11: 9- 10)
Over taxation - In order to support his harem of wives and court officials, Solomon needed a lot of money and this he got by overtaxing his subjects. This was oppression.
Forced labour - Solomon spent years and a lot of resources building his own palace and the temple, projects made him introduce forced labour in Israel.
Kingdom divided redness of Jeroboam - The over- taxation and forced labour made the Israelites dissatisfied with Solomon’s rules. The dissatisfaction among the Israelites found a spokesman in Jeroboam.
After Solon’s death his son Rehoboam succeeded him/ rejection of the advice from the old men

Jeroboam led a delegation of Israelites elders to Rehoboam to ask him to rule them less harshly than his father Solomon. The bitterness of the Northern Kingdom led to the rebellion.
Rehoboam rejected the counsel of the elders who advised him to tell the delegation that he would rule them less harshly than Solomon. The bitterness of the Northern Kingdom led to the rebellion
He listened to the young men who told him to tell the delegation that he would rule them more harshly than his father cared for him/ Rehoboam listened. The readiness of Jeroboam to lead a rebellion/ encouragement from prophet. Elijah to lead the rebellion North
When Rehoboam told the delegation that his rule would be harsher than his father’ they were so angered and the ten northern tribes of Israel rejected him as King and rebelled against him.
The rebellious tribes chose Jeroboam as their king and only the two southern tribes of Judah and Benjamin remained under the Kingship of Rehoboam. The redness of Jeroboam to lead rebellious tribes/ encouragement of Prophet Elijah to lead rebellion tribe.

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nine problems that Nehemiah encountered in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem

7/11/2022

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Seven problems that Nehemiah encountered in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem

The officials of Tekoa did not co-operate with him ( Neh3:5
He was ridiculed by Sanballat and Tobiah. Neh 2:17 – 19, 4: 2- 3
He received threats of violence from the enemies Neh 4: 7 – 8
A trap was laid to drill his mission of rebuilding the wall. Neh 4: 12

There was a plot to kill him. Neh 6: 2 -3
Insecurity from the enemies Neh 4: 11 – 12
False prophets tried to discourage him. Neh 6: 14
Opposition from the Jewish nobles Neh 4: 19
False accusation from his enemies Neh 6: 5-9

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Give five reason why courtship was as important aspect of traditional African marriage.

2/11/2022

Reasons why courtship was important in Traditional African Marriage

It helps in identification of suitable marriage partners
The two families involved in marriage negotiations ( of the boy and girl) established relationship/ familiarization
The boy and girl had the opportunity to learn one another and their families
Offered the opportunity to check/ establish whether the two people ( boy and girl) are related. Near kin to each other
Offered opportunity to establish whether the two people came from marriageable clans/ families

Cemented/ strengthened the relationship between the two families through exchange of gifts mutual visits sharing of food and drink
Gave the two families time to negotiate for dowry
Gave time to the family of the young man to look for and pay dowry or part of it.
Gave the two families time to arrangements
Gave time to the girl and boy to be instructed in family life education/ prepare them for a marriage relationship
Boy and girl were instructed on their duties responsibilities/ privileges in the community
Gave time to establish whether the boy and girl weren’t for marriage e.g. on virginity, impotency, infertility, frigidity (not marriage but courtship)

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Give five reasons why some missionaries in Kenya condemned the practice of female circumcision.

2/11/2022

Why missionaries condemned female circumcision

They argued that the practice was unnecessary / useless
They viewed the practice with abhorrence/ it was repugnant
It was not keeping wife European uncivilized norms/ European civilization

It was not keeping wife European uncivilized norms/ European civilization
They condemned it was an absence act/ immoral act
It was injurious to the health of the girls/ could lead to death though bleeding/ could cause infection/ had medical consequences especially in maternity cases
It was unchristian/ not agreeable with the biblical teachings

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State five ways in which the missionaries in Kenya helped to rehabilitate the freed

2/11/2022

Ways in which missionaries helped to rehabilitate freed slaves

They established freed slaves colonies/ centers in their mission stations e.g. Freetown, Rabai, Ribe, Jomvu, Mazeras where they provided the homeless freed slaves with home/ shelter and other basic needs
They taught the freed slaves industrial/ vocational skills to help them become self- supporting e.g. carpenters, masons, Bricklayers
Some of them were professionally trained as catechists, evangelists, teachers to enable them secure employment
Provided them with formal education to help them improve their living standards and fir self – realization
Taught Christianity/ converted to Christianity to create awareness of their human dignity and worth
Some freed slaves were given jobs in the mission stations as teachers, catechists, evangelists

They provided them with land on which to grow their food as well as provided them with agricultural tools/ material support for business
They taught the freed slaves better agricultural methods to improve their yield
They were taught health science, hygiene and home science to help improve their health
They were provided with medical care and medicine
Those who wanted to live outside the colony were allowed and helped to do so.
They were helped to find marriage partners
They were to observe very strict discipline/ helped in character building

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List occasions when the services of a medicine man were required in traditional African communities

19/10/2022

Occasions when the services of a medicine- man- were required in traditional African communities

During sickness
During initiations into adulthood
Before important undertaking e.g raid, war, marriage

During catastrophes e.g. drought, floods, death
When a person required charms for protection against evil ort a portion to use to achieve a desired goal
When it was necessary to dispel witchcraft/ magic/ sorcery and other forces of evil
In case of impotence/ barrenness

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Identify five traditional African Practices which demonstrates people’s belief in God

19/10/2022

Traditional African Practices which demonstrate people’s belief in God

Praying to God
Offering of sacrifices
Singing and dancing to God
Giving children the names of God
Building of shrines for God, e.g. mountains, caves, lakes, hills, forests
Pronouncing blessings and curses in the name of God

Taking oaths in the name of God/ making covenants in the name of God
Giving instructions on / /t the teaching attributes of God
Teaching of moral, taboos/ living virtues lives
Invoking the name of God in times of problems
Visiting holy scared places
Telling stories of creation/ origin of life and death to their descendants
Using proverbs and riddles to uncover the mysteries of nature/ creation
Caring for God’s creation/ sacred trees, animals and birds
Consulting priest/ seers, prophets about God’s will.

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What is meant by the expression “the bible is the word of God”

15/10/2022

The meaning of the expression the Bible is the Word of God

The Bible was inspired by God
The authors of the Bible wrote under the influence of the Holy Spirit
The bible deals with God’s revelation to human beings and their responses.

The Bible contains the true message of God for daily living
God wrote the Ten Commandments on the stone tablets.
The Bible is the revealed word of God/God reveals Himself to us through His activity in the Old Testament and in the Holy Spirit in the Church today.

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Give five reasons why initiation rites were important in African traditional communities

20/3/2022

The importance of initiation rites in Africa Traditional communities

Promote the youth into adulthood
Provided a learning forum for the youth to know the societies ideal ideals.
Used as a method of preserving between the initiates and the sponsor/age sets.
Used as a method of preserving between the society’s cultural heritage.

Enhanced a bond friendship/unity among the initiates
It made one a full member of the community / created a sense of belonging
One had the right to own property/ marry
Created a strong relationship between the initiates and sponsors/age sets.

Identify five problems which Dr. Ludwing Crapft experienced when he worked as a missionary in Kenya between 1844 and 1858.

20/3/2022

Problems which Dr, J L Krapf experienced as a missionary in Kenya

Hostile climate i.e hot and humid weather
Language barriers, at first he could not communicate effectively with the local people
Had to contend with tropical diseases e.g. malaria/ lack of proper medical facilities
Suffered personal tragedies when he lost his wife and child through death
Hostility from some quarters e.g. Muslim Arabs and Swahili. Suffered an attack by robbers when he traveled inland with Chief Kivoi

Frustrations because the people he had come to work among were slow in accepting the gospel/ slow phase of the missionary work
Problems of adopting to a different life style form the one he used to in Europe e.g. housing, food
Suffered from loneliness
Lack of transport
Wild animals

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Identify six factors that undermine the role of traditional healers today.

10/11/2021

Identify six factors that undermine the role of traditional healers today. (6mks)

Modern medicine
Scientific diagnosis of illness
Emergency of new religious faith that stress on prayer and faith healing
Extinction of medical herbs
Competition from foreign herbalists
Influence of western culture
Influence of mass/electronic media
Misconception about their role in society
Inaccessibility due to remote working conditions

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Outline duties of healers in traditional African societies.

10/11/2021

Outline duties of healers in traditional African societies (6mks)

Establishing the religious/physical causes of a disease
Offering both herbal and psychological cure to patients
Offering protection against any illness or misfortune by use of charms
Assist in dispelling witchcraft and magic
Guiding and counseling people on various issues
Training other healers/medicine men/women
Presiding over religious functions.

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Identify seven ways in which Christians can avoid God’s punishment today

10/11/2021

Identify seven ways in which Christians can avoid God’s punishment today. (7mks)

Obey God’s commandments
Preach the good news of Christ to others to change
Condemn all evils in society e.g. corruption
Show love by helping the needy/poor
Being prayerful to avoid temptations
Worshipping God with all sincerity
Asking the Holy Spirit for guidance and protection against evil
Repenting their sins
Forgiving others unconditionally
Preaching peace and reconciliation
Holding fellowships to encourage each other

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Explain factors that are affecting true worship of God today in Kenya

10/11/2021

Explain factors that are affecting true worship of God today in Kenya. (6mks)

Materialism – people crave for earthly possessions at the expense of spiritual development.
Social injustice – makes people mistrust God or conclude that God has left them
Permissiveness in the society – makes people lose value systems.
Urbanization – leads people to lose their identity and change of values
Influence from print and electronic mechanisms – some people may spent too much time on them
Threats to human life – caused by war, nuclear power, abortion
Suffering – arising from political, social, cultural, economic and religious oppression
Sexual immorality – takes people away from God.
Scientific and technological advancement makes some people place their faith in science to solve all problems instead of turning to God.
Drug and alcohol abuses
Crime – some people behave in crime a lot
Education – leads to arrogance in that some educated believe they know all

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Give five reasons why the Exodus was important to the Israelites

10/11/2021

Give five reasons why the Exodus was important to the Israelites (8mks)

It marked the end of their suffering or oppression
It signified that they were special nation (chosen by God)
It was a fulfillment of the promises God had made to Abraham
It proved that God is more powerful than other gods/ supreme
It showed /proved to them that Moses was a chosen leader of God
The exodus united the people of Israel as a nation
It made them understand the nature of God
It taught them that God needed obedience from human beings
They received the Ten Commandments which guided them in their relationships

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Outline ways in which God’s love for human beings is manifested after the fall of human kind.

10/11/2021

Outline ways in which God’s love for human beings is manifested after the fall of human kind. (7mks)

God looked human beings when they ran to hide from Him
He provided them with clothing and means of live hood
He put enmity between the snake and the seed of the woman
God put a mark on Cain’s face to protect him
Noah found favor in God
God did not destroy all his creating during the floods
He entered into a covenant with Noah
He gave human beings power to crush the snake as the ultimate victory over
He called Abraham as the beginning for his plan for salvation of human kind

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Identify eight activities performed by God in the second account of creation in Gen 2:4- 25

10/11/2021

Identify eight activities performed by God in the second account of creation in Gen2:4- 25 (8mks)

God created heavens and earth
He molded man from soil and gave him the breath of life
He planted the garden of Eden
God put man in the garden of Eden to cultivate and guard it
He commanded man to eat from all trees except from the tree in the middle of the garden.
He created all types of animals and gave them to man to name
He made Adam to go into deep sleep
He created woman from the man’s ribs
He brought the woman to man Adam
God planted all types of trees

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Explain four ways in which women leadership is promoted in the church today

9/11/2021

Explain four ways in which women leadership is promoted in the church today (8mks)

Ways through which women leadership is promoted in the church today

Providing education for women/sensitizing women on their rights.
Training women on various church ministries.
In some churches, women are ordained as pastors, reverends/elders
Involving them in teaching/preaching the gospel.
Women are appointed as leaders in church organizational/activities e.g Mothers union/giving sacraments/women’s guild/community fellowship.
They take leadership roles in the guidance/counseling of the youth/church members.
The church allows women to initiate manage self help projects for the needy.
They are made in charge of the community based programmes.
Training women in management skill/ key positions/policy makers in the society.

Explain four ways in which women leadership is promoted in the church today

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Give six reasons why some Christians are opposed to women leadership in the church today

9/11/2021

Give six reasons why some Christians are opposed to women leadership in the church today. (6mks)

Why some Christians are opposed to women leadership in the church today.

The woman was the first to find into sin in the story of Adam and Eve.
According to Old Testament teaching the woman was considered ritually unclean during her monthly flow.
Due to African/Jewish culture influence where women were considered lesser beings.
Due to the misinterpretation of the second account of the creation story where a woman was created after man and therefore belief to be inferior/subordinate to man/misinterpretation of the Bible.
God is referred to as a He (Man) and therefore men are held closer to Him in comparison to women.
In ability to carryout duties continuously due to interruption (e.g) pregnancy, child birth, marital obligations.
In ability to women to work under strenuous conditioning/circumstances.
Basing on St Paul’s teaching where he says that women should be silent in church)1 Cori 14:34-36).
The argument is based on the choosing of the twelve apostles of Jesus where all men were.

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

14/4/2021