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List seven moral values promoted during funeral ceremonies in traditional African communities

29/11/2019

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Moral Values promoted during. Funeral Ceremonies in traditional African Communities

Cooperation/unity
Responsibility
Respect
Obedience
Loyalty
Honesty
Courage
Love
Faith/trust
Hope
Thankfulness
Self control
Generosity

List seven moral values promoted during funeral ceremonies in traditional African communities. (7 marks)

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EXPLAIN THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RITUALS PERFORMED AFTER THE DEATH OF A PERSON IN TRADITIONAL AFRICAN COMMUNITIES

29/11/2019

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Explain the significance of rituals performed after the death of a person in traditional African communities. (7 marks)

Wailing/crying is a sign of sorrow/announcing death.
Making sacrifices to appease the ancestors/deceased.
Prayers are made to ask the ancestors to accept the dead in the world of spirits.
Sharing of members of the bereaved family signify new life in the community.
Singing and dancing depict anger towards death/in praise of the dead.
Washing/oiling of the body before burial shows respect to the departed.
Burying of the dead in the ancestral land shows that one is still a member of the community.
Burying the dead with personal belongings symbolizes life after death.
Driving of cattle/livestock shows chasing away of evil spirits which caused death.
Feasting/drinking is meant to bid farewell to the dead.
Breaking of pots/destruction of property symbolizes the disorder brought by death.
Sharing of deceased’s property among relatives as a sign of solidarity.
Lighting of fire signifies chasing away evil spirits/warning spirits of the deceased.
Pouring of libation shows continuity of life.

Explain the significance of rituals performed after the death of a person in traditional African communities. (7 marks)

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Outline the causes of death in traditional African communities

29/11/2019

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Outline the causes of death in traditional African communities. (6 marks)

Curses
Witchcraft
Sorcery/magic
Breaking of taboos
Failure to perform certain taboos
Breaking of an oath
Offending the ancestors
Natural calamity
Wars and raids.

Outline the causes of death in traditional African communities. (6 marks)

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Identify six characteristics of false prophets in the Old Testament.

23/11/2019

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Characteristics of false prophets in the Old Testament.

False prophets did not have a divine call/raised themselves.
They spoke falsehoods/lies.
They prophesied out of their own minds/imaginations.
They prophesied what the people wanted to hear/according to circumstances.

They misled people from the covenant way of life/promoted idolatry.
They hindered the work of true prophets.
They worked for material gain/paid for their services.
Their prophecies were not fulfilled. [6 x 1 = 6 marks]

Identify six characteristics of false prophets in the Old Testament. (6 marks)

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How did prophet Samuel promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel

22/10/2019

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How did prophet Samuel promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel? (8 marks)

He prayed/interceded for the people.
He mediated between God and the Israelites.
He performed priestly duties/made sacrifices.
He condemned King Saul for disobeying God.
He warned the elders of Israel against demanding for a political King/dangers of rejection.
He condemned King Saul for disobeying God.
He warned the elders of Israel against demanding for a political King/dangers of
He anointed kings over Israel. .
He obeyed God’s command’s /instructions/was exemplary.

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Describe the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac. (Genesis 22: 1-19)

21/10/2019

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Describe the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac. (Genesis 22: 1-19) (6 marks)

God told Abraham to take his only son to the land of Moriah/ to offer him as a sacrifice.
Abraham took his son, two servants and wood for burnt offering.
They arrived at the place after a three day’s journey.
Abraham commanded his servants to remain behind as he and Isaac went up to worship.
He took Isaac, the firewood and the knife, and went up.
Isaac asked his father where the lamb for the offering would come from.
Abraham told Isaac that God would provided the lamb for a burnt offering.
When they arrived at the place God had commanded, Abraham built an altar.
He bound Isaac/laid him on the altar upon the wood.
Abraham took the knife to slay his son but the angel of the Lord stopped him.
Abraham saw a ram, which he offered instead of his son.
He called the name of the place, The Lord will provide.
The angle appeared to Abraham a second time and gave him promises because of his obedience.
Abraham returned with his men to Beersheba.

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Identify the five poetic books in the Bible

1/10/2019

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Identify the five poetic books in the Bible. (5 marks)

The poetic books in the Bible

Job
Psalms
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon.

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The Traditional African understanding of marriage

9/9/2019

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The Traditional African understanding of marriage

The Traditional African understanding of marriage

Marriage is a complete affair which involves the economic, social and religious aspect of the people
It is rhythm of life through which everyone must participate.
It’s a duty/requirement for everyone in the community to undergo (compulsory)
Those people who do not marry are considered a curse to the society /outcast
Marriage as an Institution is believed to have been willed /ordained by God
Young people are prepared for this sacred duty during initiation through teachings.
Marriage is not complete without children /it is meant for procreation.
Marriage is discouraged, unless for very serious reasons
Bride wealth is a most /very necessary as it cement the marriage relationship /covenant.
The wife is subordinate to the husband but has her established right.
Marriage does not end with death of a husband as the wife is inherited

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The responsibility of the living towards ancestors in traditional African community

8/9/2019

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The responsibility of the living towards ancestors in traditional African community

The responsibility of the living towards ancestors in traditional African community:

Naming children after them
Pouring libation for them
Taking care of their graveyards
Making sacrifices to honour them
Consulting / communicating to them in times of need
Inviting / involving them in ceremonies
Invoking their names during prayers
Transmitting their wishes / visions
By holding commemoration ceremonies for them
Managing their property wisely.
Building shrine s for them.
Teaching children about them.

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Traditional African understanding of spirits.

8/9/2019

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Traditional African understanding of spirits

Traditional African understanding of spirits.

Spirits are invisible / do not have a physical form
Spirits are more powerful than human beings
they are believed to be residing in caves / rivers I trees/ rocks
Spirits can acquire physical form / appear to human beings in form of birds / animals
Spirits have the ability to enter human beings / and through them to convey
messages / reveal certain truths
Spirits act as mediators between God and human beings
Spirits change according to the circumstances / they can bring either harm / good to people.

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List seven moral values promoted during funeral ceremonies in traditional African communities

List seven moral values promoted during funeral ceremonies in traditional African communities. (7 marks)

EXPLAIN THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RITUALS PERFORMED AFTER THE DEATH OF A PERSON IN TRADITIONAL AFRICAN COMMUNITIES

Explain the significance of rituals performed after the death of a person in traditional African communities. (7 marks)

Outline the causes of death in traditional African communities

Outline the causes of death in traditional African communities. (6 marks)

Identify six characteristics of false prophets in the Old Testament.

Characteristics of false prophets in the Old Testament.

Identify six characteristics of false prophets in the Old Testament. (6 marks)

How did prophet Samuel promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel

How did prophet Samuel promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel? (8 marks)

Describe the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac. (Genesis 22: 1-19)

Describe the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac. (Genesis 22: 1-19) (6 marks)

Identify the five poetic books in the Bible

Identify the five poetic books in the Bible. (5 marks)

The Traditional African understanding of marriage

The Traditional African understanding of marriage

The responsibility of the living towards ancestors in traditional African community

The responsibility of the living towards ancestors in traditional African community

Traditional African understanding of spirits.

Traditional African understanding of spirits

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List seven moral values promoted during funeral ceremonies in traditional African communities. (7 marks)

​Explain the significance of rituals performed after the death of a person in traditional African communities. (7 marks)

Outline the causes of death in traditional African communities. (6 marks)

Characteristics of false prophets in the Old Testament.

Identify six characteristics of false prophets in the Old Testament. (6 marks)

​How did prophet Samuel promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel? (8 marks)

Describe the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac. (Genesis 22: 1-19) (6 marks)

Identify the five poetic books in the Bible. (5 marks)

​The Traditional African understanding of marriage

The responsibility of the living towards ancestors in traditional African community

Traditional African understanding of spirits

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Explain the significance of rituals performed after the death of a person in traditional African communities. (7 marks)

How did prophet Samuel promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel? (8 marks)

The Traditional African understanding of marriage