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

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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

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

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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

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Explain the socio-cultural changes that have taken place in traditional African communities in Kenya today

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Social-cultural changes that have taken place in traditional African communities.

The mode of dressing has changed.
There is introduction of new forms of worship/Christianity/Islam/other world religions.
Ancestors are no longer considered part of the family/not involved in the activities of the community.
There is individual ownership of the land rather than communal ownership.
Some rites of passage are no longer carried out/have been dropped/removal of teeth/female circumcision/tattooing/ear looping.
People have migrated to urban centres/free inter-mingling of people/weakened family/clan ties.
People can plan for the number of children to have/introduction of modern contraceptives.
Homes for the aged have emerged/the old have been left on their own.
New diet has been introduced/modern food.
New form of government has emerged replacing the roles of elders/specialists.
Modern forms of technology/infrastructure have transformed life.
Introduction of formal education.

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State the importance of bride wealth in traditional African communities

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The importance of bride wealth in traditional African communities.

In traditional African communities, bride wealth is given as a sign of commitment by the groom.
It is a way of thanking/appreciating the bride’s family for taking good care of the girl.
Bride wealth acts as an outward seal of the marriage contract/cements the marriage.
It is a form of compensation to the bride’s parents/family for the loss of the girl’s services.
Giving bride wealth is the evidence of the groom’s ability to take care of a wife/family.
Bride wealth initiates a long-lasting friendship between the two families

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Ways in which people in traditional African communities take care of God’s creation.

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Ways in which people in traditional African communities take care of God’s creation

They build shelters for domestic animals.
They welcome/show hospitality to strangers/visitors.
They share their resources with the needy.
By planting/conserving vegetation/protecting vegetation.
They have herbal medicine to treat various ailments for both animals and human beings.
By preserving habitats for wild animals.
By observing personal hygiene.
By providing basic needs for themselves/their families.
By protecting water catchment areas.
By practicing good farming methods that protect/enhance soil fertility/control soil erosion.

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Similarities found in both Biblical and traditional African view on creation.

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Similarities found in both Biblical and traditional African view on creation.

In both creation is the work of a supreme being/God.
In both God continues to sustain/provide for His creation.
In both God is the source of life.
In both creation was done in an orderly manner.
In both human beings are at the centre/climax of God’s creation.
In both human beings are in charge of the creation/have authority over creation.
In both human beings are to obey/worship the creator.
In both, God’s work of creation is still ongoing.
In both, God created male and female.

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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

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

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

Explain the socio-cultural changes that have taken place in traditional African communities in Kenya today

Social-cultural changes that have taken place in traditional African communities.

State the importance of bride wealth in traditional African communities

The importance of bride wealth in traditional African communities.

Ways in which people in traditional African communities take care of God’s creation.

Ways in which people in traditional African communities take care of God’s creation

Similarities found in both Biblical and traditional African view on creation.

Similarities found in both Biblical and traditional African view on creation.

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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

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

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

​Explain the socio-cultural changes that have taken place in traditional African communities in Kenya today

Social-cultural changes that have taken place in traditional African communities.

​State the importance of bride wealth in traditional African communities

The importance of bride wealth in traditional African communities.

Ways in which people in traditional African communities take care of God’s creation.

Ways in which people in traditional African communities take care of God’s creation

Similarities found in both Biblical and traditional African view on creation.

​Similarities found in both Biblical and traditional African view on creation.

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Explain the socio-cultural changes that have taken place in traditional African communities in Kenya today

State the importance of bride wealth in traditional African communities

Similarities found in both Biblical and traditional African view on creation.