GATEPASS

C.R.E
MADE SIMPLE

TOPICALLY ANALYSED

QUESTIONS & ANSWERES

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 CONTENTS
FORM 1
1. THE BIBLE
2. CREATION AND THE FALL OF MAN
3. FAITH AND GODS PROMISES
4. SINAI COVENANT
5. LEADERSHIP IN ISRAEL
6. LOYALTY TO GOD
7. SELECTED ASPECTS IN AFRICAN RELIGIOUS HERITAGE
8. AFRICAN MORAL AND CULTURAL VALUE

FORM 2

9. OLD TESTAMENT PROPHESIES ABOUT MASSIAH AND CONCEPT

OF MESSIAH IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
10. INFANCY AND EARLY LIFE OF JESUS
11. THE GALILEAN MINISTRY
12. JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM
13. JESUS MINISTRY IN JERUSALEM
14. JESUS PASSION, DEATH AND RESURRECTION

FORM 2
15. GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
16. THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS
17. SELECTED OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS AND THEIR TEACHINGS;
AMOS,JEREMIAH AND NEHEMIAH

FORM 4

18. INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN ETHICS

19. CHRISTIAN APPROACHES TO HUMAN SEXUALITY,MARRIAGE AND
FAMILY.
20. CHRISTIAN APPROACHES TO WORK
21. CHRISTIAN APPROACHES TO LEISURE
22. CHRISTIAN APPROACHES TO WEALTH,MONEY AND POVERTY
23. CHRISTIAN APPROACHES TO LAW,ORDER AND JUSTICE
24. CHRISTIAN APPROACHES TO ISSUES RELATED TO
MODERNSCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

FORM 1
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 1. THE BIBLE
2. (a) Relate the translation of the Bible from its original version to
date. (7mks) NANDI CENRAL P1

Translation of the Bible from its original version to date.

 The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew.
 The New Testament was originally written in Greek which was
the original language in the Roman Empire from Hebrew to
Greek.
 The Greek translation of Old Testament was called the
“septuagurit.”
 The Bible was translated into Latin in the 4th century ACE.
 Jerome, made a simple version of the Latin translation of the
Bible called the ‘vulgate’ which means for common use.
 The first English translation of the Bible was done by John
Wycliffe in the 14th century ACE.
 During the reformation period in Europe, the Bible was
translated into the national languages of the different European
countries.
 The first translation of the Bible into Kiswahili was done by
Johann Ludwig Krapf in the 19th century ACE.
 The work of translating the Bible is ongoing process done by the
Bible Society of Kenya assisted by Bible Translation and
Literacy Organization.
(any 7x1 = 7mks)

1. a) Give six reasons why it is necessary to translate the Bible into

African languages. (6mks)

SUNSHINE PANGANI P1

Why it is necessary to translate the Bible into African languages.

 To enable people to read and understand the Bible in their own
languages.
 To facilitate the spread of Christianity as people would read,
understand and get converted.
 To indigenise Christianity, facilitate its adaptation to local situations
and cultures.
 So that missionaries/evangelists could use it as a tool to for
educating Africans/desire

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  to know how to read and write in order to read the Bible.
 To revise the older versions and keep abreast with changes in the
world.
 So as to evangelise/cater for all the communities in Kenya.
(6x1=6mks)
1. a) Give seven reasons that qualify the Bible as the word of God.
(7mks) MOKASA P1

 Authors were inspired by God

 Portray the nature of God
 Contain history of salvation
 Contains Gods own spoken words
 God himself wrote part of the bible
 A record of experiences of great men like David with God
 The bible itself says all scripture is inspired by God
 God warns that no one should add or subtract anything from
the bible
c) Explain how the study of Christian Religious Education
contributes to national development 5mks)
MOKASA P1

 Advocates for unity of human kind

 Foundation of careers such as law, teaching
 Promotes respect for all life
 Instills good morals
 Acquire attitudes such as critical thinking in decisions
 Promotes international consciousness
1. a) State five reasons why reading Bible is important to
Christians. (5mks)
SUBUKIA P1
 The Bible strengthens the faith of Christians as they read the word
of God directly by themselves.
 Reading the Bible helps in spreading the gospel to different people
and communities.
 Helps Christians to compose Christian songs and hymns.
 Helps in writing Christian text books and magazines.
 Helps preachers to convert new people who had not believed in
Christianity.
 Helps understand the word of God.
 Helps Christians in guidance and counseling.
 It’s the word of God.
 Improve our knowledge.

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 1. (a) Give six moral importance of studying CRE in Kenya schools
(6mks)
NYERI P1

b) Give reasons for the translation of the bible into local languages.
(8marks)

WESTERN ZONE P1
Reasons for the translation of the bible into local language.
 To speed up evangelization
 To reach up the communities in their own language
 For easy understanding
 Encourage individuals to read and interpret the message on their
own.
 To use bible as a resource material in African education.
 Help missionaries learn the African language

1. (b) Identify any seven English versions of the Bible used in Kenya
today. (7mks)
NANDI CENTRAL P1

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 Seven English versions of the Bible used in Kenya today.
 Good News Bible.
 Revised Standard Version
 The African Bible.
 Jerusalem Bible.
 New International Version.
 The Living Bible.
 Gedions International Version.
 King James version.
 English Bible
 Youth Bible (any 7x1 = 7mks)
NANDI CENTRAL P1

(c) Give reasons why reading the Bible is important to Christians

today. (6mks)
NANDI CENTRAL P1

Reasons why the reading of the Bible is important to Christians

to today.
 It provides moral and spiritual guidance.
 It helps Christians rediscover the will of God.
 It is a way of worshipping God.
 It helps us to understand the Christian doctrine.
 It guides Christians on how to relate with God and fellow human
beings.
 God reveals Himself to Christians through the Bible.
 It helps a person to discover him/herself worth and dignity as
human being.
 It is a source of consolation to Christians. (any 6 x 1 = 6mks)

TOPIC 2.
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 CREATION AND THE FALL OF
MAN
1. (a) Outline the origin of sin according to Biblical accounts of the
fall of man Genesis 3;4:6-9,11
(7mks) STAREHE P1

(b) Outline seven similarities in the two accounts of creation in

Genesis 1 and 2. (7mks) STAREHE P1

(c) In what ways have human beings failed to carry out

responsibilities given to them by God I n Genesis 1 and 2
(6mks)
STAREHE P1 MARKING SCHEMES NOT

PROVIDED

1. (a)Identify eight activities performed by God in the second

account of creation (Gen 2:4 – 25).
(8mks)

Activities performed by God in the second account of creation

Gen 2:4 - 25.

 God created heavens and earth.

 He moulded 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.
 God planted all types of trees.
 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 rib.
 He brought the woman to man / Adam.
 CEQ - First 8 x 1 = 8mks

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 (b) Outline similarities between traditional African view of evil and
the Biblical concept of sin. (7mks)
KIRINYAGA P1
Similarities between traditional African view of evil and the biblical
concept of sin.
 In both, evil and sin interfere with the smooth running of the
community.
 In both cases evil and sin led to suffering and death.
 In both they are caused by disobedience to God.
 In both sin and evil are punishable by God.
 God is not the origin of evil and sin in both cases.
 Failure in performing social and religious obligations may lead to
evil and sin.
 In both cases, sin and evil cause separation between God and
human beings.
 In both cases evil and sin can be corrected through people
leading upright lives.
OEQ: Any 7 x 1 = 7mks

(c) State five consequences of evil in the society today.

(5mks)
KIRINYAGA P1
Five consequences of evil in the society today.
 Death.
 Diseases.
 Hatred among people.
 Accidents.
 Embarrassments.
 Poverty
 Environmental pollution.
 Family conflicts.
 - Calamities. CEQ: First 5 x 1 = 5mks

2 (a) Describe the second account of creation in Genesis 2:4b – 25

(7mks) NANDI CENRTAL P1
The second creation story.
 When God created the heavens and the land was bare without
any life.
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  A mist went up from the earth and watered the ground.
 God formed man from dust and breathed into his nostrils the
breath of life.
 God planted trees including the tree of life and knowledge in the
middle part of the garden.
 The garden was watered by four rivers.
 God put man into the garden to till and guard it.
 Man was commanded to eat of every tree in the garden except
the tree of the knowledge of good and evil lest he dies.
 God created animals and birds and gave them to man to name
them.
 God created a woman from the man’s rib to be his helper.
 Man named her a woman because she was part of his bones
and flesh.
 Both lived as husband and wife in companionship and without
shame for each other.
(any 7x1 = 7mks)

(b) Outline the teachings of Genesis 1 and 2 on marriage.

(7mks) NANDI CENRTAL P1

The teachings of Genesis 1-2 on marriage.

 Marriage is monogamous.
 Marriage is between a man and a woman.
 Marriage is for procreation.
 It is a continuation of God’s work of creation.
 Marriage is a permanent union.
 Husband and wife should not be ashamed of each other.
 Man and woman are equal married partners.
 There should be love between married partners.
 Marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God.
(any 7x1=7mks)

(c) Identify ways in which Christians care for God’s creation today.
(6mks)
NANDI CENRTAL P1

Ways through which Christians care for God’s creation today.

 Planting trees.
 Avoiding pollution.
 Cleaning the environment.
 Keeping their bodies clean.
 Caring for the animals.
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  Conserving the vegetation.
 Preventing soil erosion.
 Bringing up their children well.
 Taking balanced diet.
 Helping the needy.
 Providing medical care.
 By protecting human rights.
 Educating the public on the need to conserve the environment.
(any 6 x 1 = 6mks)

1. b) Identify seven responsibilities that God gave to man from the

Biblical accounts of creation. (7mks)
SUNSHINE/PANGANI p1

(b) Responsibilities given to man from biblical creation

accounts.
 Have communion over the rest of this creation.
 Be fruitful and fill the earth/multiply.
 Control the earth/subdue
 Make use of the plans, trees, animals, for food.
 To till the garden of Eden.
 To keep/take care/guard the garden.
 To choose good and not evil(eat of any fruit but not the
fruit of the Tree of knowledge of good and evil/life)
 To name every living creature
 To marry. Any 7points 7x1= (7mks)

1.(a) State eight similarities between the Biblical and traditional African
myths about the origin of man and the universe.
(8 marks) KASSU P1

 In both God is the sole creator.

 In both God is eternal / immortal.
 In both death occurs as a punishment to sin / evil.
 In both God is all powerful.
 In both God creates from nothing.
 In both God provided for / sustains this creation.
 In both God created man and woman for procreation.
 In both God is a source of goodness.
(All 8 points 8 x 1 = Total 8 marks)

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(b) Explain the relationship between the environment and human
beings in Genesis creation stories. (6 marks) KASSU P1

Relationship between the environment and human beings in Genesis

creation stories.

 They were both created by God.

 They have the same destiny.
 Their relationship is interdependent.
 Man has a role to conserve the environment.
 The environment has a role to provide for the needs of man.
 Man has the duty to protect the environment.
 The environment provides a home for man.
(Any 6 points - 6 x 1 max 6 marks)

(c)Give six ways in which Christians continue with Gods work of creation.
(6 marks)

Six ways in which Christians continue with Gods work of creation

(i) Caring / conserving the environment

(ii) Through procreation.
(iii) Respect / protection of human rights.
(iv) Making just laws /condemning unjust / oppressive laws.
(v) Through technology that enhances life.
(vi) Provision of education for development.
(vii) Preaching peace to promote unity.
(viii) Training people for / providing employment opportunity.
(ix) Being creative / innovative / artistic
(x) Helping the needy.
(Any 6 points - 6 x 1 total 6 marks)
KASSU P1

1. (a) With reference to the accounts of creation in Genesis 1 and

2, identify eight attributes of God (8mks)

(b) Give six similarities in the creation stories in Gen 1 and 2

(6mks)

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 (c) Outline reasons why man has failed to take up
responsibilities given to him by God (6mks)
TRANSMARA WEST P1

a) 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
8x1=8marks

b) 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
7x1=7marks

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 c) State five methods used to punish evil doers in
traditional African communities. (5mks)

 Cursing evil-doers
 Payment of fines
 Denial of certain privileges
 Banishment from the community
 Death sentences
 Ridiculing
 Torture
 Beating
5x1=5marks

1. b) Outline five similarities between the two creation

account in Genesis 1 and 2 (8mks)
mokasa p1
 In both God is the creator
 In both God is holy and hates evil
 In both God punishes evil
 In both God rewards the righteous
 In both human beings have freedom of choice
 Human sexuality is divine
 Creation of both living and non-living things
 God provides for man
 Human beings are special
 Humans charged with taking care of Gods creation

1. a) Describe the second account of creation as in Genesis

2:4b-25 (8 marks)
MBOONI EAST P1
The second account of creation in Genesis 2:4b-25.
 The account begins with the existence of the heavens and the
earth. The earth was bare without any life for God had not caused it
to rain on the earth.
 A mist went up from the Earth and watered the ground, breathed
into his nostrils the breath of life and man become a living being.
 God planted a garden East of Eden and placed Man in it
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  He planted trees including the tree of life and the tree of knowledge
of good and evil in the midst of the garden
 The garden was watered by four rivers.
 God commanded Man to eat of every tree in the garden except of
the tree of the knowledge of good and evil lest he dies
 God saw that it was not good for man to be alone therefore He
created all kinds of animals and birds and brought them to man for
naming there was none fit for them.
 God created woman from Mans rib to be his helper.
 Man and Woman were joined together in image of God. He brought
the woman to the Man. Any 8x1= (8 marks)

NB/ The events must be in order of their happening

b) State the responsibilities given to the human beings by God from
the creation account. (6marks) MBOONI EAST P1

Responsibilities given to human beings by God from the creation

account.
 To till and cultivate the land
 To marry and be married.
 To worship and obey Gods commands
 To guard the creatures that were created by God.
 To rule and be in charge of the rest of the creation.
 To conserve the environment by taking good care of it.
 To procreate and fill the earth.
c) Highlight six ways how a Christian can maintain and improve Gods
creation. (6 marks)
MBOONI EAST P1
ways how a Christian can maintain and improve Gods creation.
 Through procreation
 Caring and conserving the environment
 Caring for the needy
 Preserving life and preaching that is Holy.
 Respecting and protecting the rights of others
 Respecting the property of others
 Promoting peace and harmony in the society
 Participating in the making of just laws.
 Using their talents to be innovative and improve human life
 Through scientific and technological discoveries which help to
enhance the life and dignity of man
 Providing work opportunities to help people realize self-fulfillment
First 6x1=6 marks

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1. (a) From the Genesis stories of creation, identify four teachings on
the relationship between human being and environment.
(8 marks)
KIHARU/KAHURO P1
Teaching on the relationship between human beings and the
environment.
 Both have a common origin. They are created by God
 Human beings are superior to all other creatures
 Human beings should take care of the environment
 Human beings have authority over the rest of creation
 Human beings should enjoy Gods creation
 Human beings should treat the rest of creation with respect
 Human beings and the environment are interdependent
 Human beings and the rest of Gods creation have a common
destiny
 Both were made to reveal Gods glory
4 x 2 = 8 marks

(b) Give six responsibilities that God gave to man from the Genesis
accounts of creation. (6 marks)
KIHARU/KAHURO P1
responsibilities given to man by God from genesis from chapter
1 and 2
 To procreate/have children
 To rule over the rest of creation
 To cultivate the garden of Aden
 To guard the garden of Aden
 To eat the fruit of the garden
 To obey Gods commands
 To get married
 To name Gods creation 6 x 1 = 6 marks

(c) State the causes of evil in the traditional African community.

(6 marks)
KIHARU/KAHURO P1
Causes of evil in the traditional African communities
 Evil spirits
 Malicious ancestral spirits
 Evil people like witches, sorcerers, wizards
 Breaking the taboos
 Curses by parents and elders
 Breaking of oaths
 Bad omen 6 x 1 = 6 marks

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1. b) Explain four African understanding of creation.(8mks)
SUBUKIA P1
 African communities believe that God existed from the very
beginning of time.
 He was created by no one.
 God is the creator of everything in the universe.
 They believe that human beings were created to live in forever
harmony with God-he lacked nothing.
 Death comes to the world as punishment or some other reasons.
 God is the provider
 God continues to communicate to human through daily activities.
 After creation, human beings were provide with land/animals to
take care of. (4x2=8mrks)
SUBUKIA P1
c) Identify seven teachings about human beings from Genesis.
(7mks)
 Human being are given the mandate to subdue the earth.
 Human beings are given the power to name created beings.
 Human beings are given the command to care of God’s creation.
 Human beings are social beings i.e. created for companionship.
 Work and leisure are god’s gifts to human kind.
 Procreation is commanded by God.
 Human race is one in origin and destiny.
 Marriage was instituted by God at creation.
 Human beings were made to have fellowship with God.

1. (a) With reference to Genesis stories of creation in chapters 1 and

Explain the valuable lesson that a Christian may learn.
(8 marks)
LAIKIPIA P1
 God is the sole creator of universe and everything that exists in it.
 God intends that human beings should work, God Himself worked
during creation.
 The environment is God’s gift for human beings to exploit and to
conserve for their benefit.
 Human beings should at least devote a day a week to praise and
worship God as the source and sustainer of our lives.
 Human beings have the ability to understand and exercise control
over all other creatures.
 God requires faith from us which should be expressed in obedience
to His commands.

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  Marriage is blessed by God. It is instituted for the sake of
companionship, mutual love and procreation.
 Human beings should respect one another because all human
beings have equal value before God.
 Human beings have dominion over God’s creation. Any 8 x 1 = 8 marks)

(b) Explain various ways in which Christians have continued with

God’s work of creation
LAIKIPIA P1
 Through procreation.
 By caring for and conserving the environment.
 By preserving life.
 By caring for the needy.
 By protecting the rights and properties of others.
 Promoting peace and harmony in the society.
 Participating in making just laws.
 Through scientific and technological discoveries.
 By teaching others law and coping with life challenges.
 planting trees/ keeping animals. (Any 6 x 1 = 6 marks)

(c) Identify three causes of the original sin as recorded in

Genesis 3. (6 marks)
LAIKIPIA P1
 Disobedience of Gods commands.
 Lack of total faith in Gods good intention.
 Weak faith, so Adam and Eve were easily misled by Satan.
 Lust for material gain/ pleasure and power.
 Not turning to God for strength.
 Failure to take responsibility and repent.
 Greed (First 3 x 2 = 6 marks)
1. (a) Describe four differences between the two biblical accounts
of creation. (8 marks)
KIKUYU P1
 Creation story one everything in order, but second account no
order.
 Male and female are created at the same time and in the image of
God in first - account but second account woman created from
man’s ribs.
 Creation story one creation is out of nothing.
 But second account man created out of mud.
 1st account human beings are created last in 2nd account they
created first.
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  1st account human beings subdue the earth, second account man
continued in the garden.
 1st account God rested 2nd account no rest is mentioned.
 1st account the spirit of God was moving over the face of the water
while in the 2nd account the spirit of God is not mentioned.
 1st account God appreciate everything as good while in 2nd
account he said its not good for man to be alone.
 In the 1st account God worked in unity with the spirit while in 2nd
account he is alone
 1st account God created human beings for procreation, while in
2nd accounts he created for companionship.
(4 x 2 = 8 marks)

(b) Explain the religious significance of the environment in

Traditional African Communities. (7 marks)
KIKUYU P1
 Environment sacred
 Land god given gift for each ethnic tribe.
 Land taking oath most important oath
 Some land set aside as sacred symbolized Gods presence.
 Some animals and birds considered sacred
 Relationship between God and people during drought meant
God had been angered, bounty harvest
 meant that God was happy.
 Religious obligation to take care of environment.
 Lighting, flooding, earthquakes revealed God’s nature
 Rites of passage connected to environment/pouring of blood
signified that initiates were bound to the ancestors;
 Placenta (Birth) baby to ancestors
 Environment resting abode for spirits.
(7 x 1 = 7 marks)

(c) In what ways do Christians continue taking care of environment?

(5 marks) KIKUYU P1
 Conservation
 Teaching and preaching methods of caring. conserving/preserving
environment.
 Volunteer work: Gabions, cleaning of rivers.
 Writing pamphlets/guidelines, giving of tree seedlings
 Taking care of homes, shambas
 Avoid activities that result in environment degradation/desertification
 Condemning forms of destruction, exploitation by land grabbers.
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  Giving financial support to environmental programmes.
5 x 1 = 5 marks)

1. a) Give five reasons for the translation of the Bible into local
languages. (5 marks)
GATUNDU P1
 To ensure that there is effective communication.
 To ensure that the Gospel reached many people.
 To develop African local languages
 Missionaries had learnt African languages
 To create job opportunities
 To create more room for further research into African religious
beliefs.
Mark the first five only 5 x 1 = 5 marks

b) Outline the teachings found in Biblical accounts of creation.

(8 marks)
 Human beings are the most important of God’s creation.
 Human beings are co-creators of God.
 Creation is a deliberate act of God.
 Plants and animals were created for the benefit of man.
 Man and woman are created for companionship.
 Work and leisure are a gift from God.
 Human beings are expected to obey God.
 Both human beings and environment have the same origin.
 Marriage is ordained by God.
 God is the sole creator.
 Everything God created is good.
Mark any 8 points
GATUNDU P1
c) State seven causes of sin in Kenyan society today. (7 marks)
 Rebellion against God/Devil worship
 Lack of knowledge of God/ignorance
 Temptations/mass media
 Selfishness
 Wicked ambitions/corruption.
 Human weakness/peer pressure
 Stubbornness
 Poor role models/poor parenting
 Availability of drugs
 Permissiveness in the society. Mark the first seven points
GATUNDU P1

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1. (a) Write down SEVEN teachings about marriage from the Biblical
creation accounts.
 Marriage is monogamous i.e. one man one woman.
 It is heterosexual i.e. between a man and a woman.
 Marriage is for procreation.
 Marriage is for companionship.
 Marriage is sacred/ordained by God.
 It is a permanent union/no divorce.
 Man and woman are to compliment each other.
1x5=5mks
LARI P1
(b) Give the Biblical evidence that God had a plan of salvation of
Mankind.
 God made Adam and Eve clothes from skin and clothed them.
 God cursed satan who tempted Eve and gave humankind power
over snake.
 God choose Abraham and made him father of faith.
 God chose/called Moses to liberate Israelites from the bondage of
slavery.
 God still let humankind eat from earth.
 God chose prophets to bring people back to the covenant way of
life.
 God sent Jesus to bring salvation to free humanity from sins
bondage. 1x7=7mks
LARI P1

(c) How has man failed to take up their responsibilities as outlined in

the Biblical creation accounts?
 Polluting the environment i.e. land, water, soil etc.
 Destroying vegetation.
 Not protecting animals e.g poaching.
 Not honouring the Sabbath Day/Not worshipping
 Disobeying God’s commands.
 Practising unnatural sexual relations e.g homosexuality.
 Polygamous marriages.
 Carrying out abortion instead of procreating.
 Deciding to remain unmarried.
 Preventing pregnancy by taking contraceptives.
1x8=8mks
LARI P1

1. (b) Identify seven similarities between the first and the second
accounts of creation (7mks) (Genesis 1 and 2)
NYERI P1

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 (d) State seven ways in which man cares for God’s creation
(7 mks)

NYERI P1

1. (a) Describe the biblical story of creation. Genesis 1:1-2:3

(8marks)

KEIYO SOUTH P1
(b) Give five teachings on the relationship of humanity and the
environment from the genesis stories of creation.
(6 marks) KEIYO SOUTH P1

KEIYO SOUTH P1

1. c. Outline five similarities in the two account of creation in the Gen 1

and 2. (5marks) WESTERN ZONE P1

Five similarities in the two account of creation in Gen 1and 2.

 God is the soul creator.
 Human beings are given special status.
 God exist before creation.
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  Creation of living and non-living things.
 Man is empowered to dominate other creatures.
 Marriage was instituted by God.
(1x5mks)

1. a) State seven instructions given to man by God in the creation

stories. (Gen. 1 & 2)
ELDORET EAST P1
 To control / have dominion over al creation of God
 Till the land and subdue it
 Procreate/ multiply and fill the earth
 Naming every creature
 For companionship (man and wife)
 To complement each other (man and wife)
 To choose between good and bad (evil) right / wrong – leading to
eternity / death 6marks)
b) Mention six causes of evil in Traditional African Society
ELDORET EAST P1
 Caused by Evil spirits / bad spirits
 Disobeying elders/ parents / relatives leading to curses
 Breaking of oath / will
 Failure to honour rituals/ taboo/ custom, norms and ancestors
 Murder / incest / rape / killing of sacred animals
 Magic/ sorcery / witch craft
 Acquired from parents / inheritance.
(1 x 6 = 6marks)
c) Identify ways in which Christians care for God’s creation today.
ELDORET EAST P1
 Through procreation
 Through responsible parent hood
 Farming
 Helping the needy
 Preserving life i.e. not killing, avoiding abortion
 Land reclamation
 Through taking care of the environment / conserving the
environment
 Making just laws
 Manufacturing of goods and services
 Creating employment opportunity
 Strengthening and joining movements like green belt movement
which preserves environment.
 Caring for wildlife i.e. reporting poachers to the relevant authorities.
(1 x 7 = 7marks)

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1. a) From creation stories (Gen 1 & 2) Identify seven
expectations of God from human beings. (7mks)
BARINGO NORTH P1

To marry and bear children.

To worship him and observe Sabbath.

To tend / till / care for the garden of Eden.

To obey his commandments.

To name the rest of God’s creation.

To take care of the environment.

To rest on the seven day (7th)
b) Which evidence shows that God had a plan of salvation for
mankind in the Bible. (7mks)

BARINGO NORTH P1
 He found where Adam and Eve were after they had sinned.
 God provided them clothes / garment.
 He called Abraham to save other nations through him.
 He sent prophets to guide and direct his people in the right way.
 He gave Moses the ten commandments to guide his people.
 Jeremiah’s teaching on the new covenant show that he had a plan of
saving mankind.
 Through Old Testament prophets, he promised mankind a Messiah
who would save mankind.
 During the time of Noah, he did not destroy everybody. God spared
him and his family.
 He saved Israelites from slavery in Egypt where they would have
perished.
 God spared a remnant after exile in Babylon.

c) State the significance of forgiveness to Christians.

(6mks)
BARINGO NORTH P1
 It promotes peace and harmony among people / Christians.
 It’s a way of winning people to Christ.
 It’s a way of following the example of Christ.
 In order for them to be forgiven by God they should also forgive.
 It’s a way of showing love to others.
 It strengthens relationship among people.
 It’s a way of tolerating others.

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 2.(a) Give seven reasons why God called Abraham.
(7mks) (STARHE P1)
b) Describe the incident in which Abraham faith was tested by God at Mt
Moriah (8mks) (STARHE P1)
(c) Give reasons why some Christians doubt their faith in God.
(5mks) (STARHE P1)

1. b) Identify seven responsibilities that God gave to man from the Biblical
accounts of creation. (7mks)
SUNSHINE/PANGANI P1

Responsibilities given to man from biblical creation accounts.

 Have communion over the rest of this creation.
 Be fruitful and fill the earth/multiply.
 Control the earth/subdue
 Make use of the plans, trees, animals, for food.
 To till the garden of Eden.
 To keep/take care/guard the garden.
 To choose good and not evil(eat of any fruit but not the fruit
of the Tree of knowledge of good and evil/life)
 To name every living creature
 To marry. Any 7points 7x1= (7mks)

1. (a) Describe the call of Abraham. (7 mks)

 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 brothers 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.
2.(b) Give seven ways in which the early life of Moses prepared
him for his future leadership. (7 mks)
KASSU P1
 His life was spared when he was rescued by pharaoh’s
daughter and brought up as a prince.
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  He was nursed by his own mother through Gods plan / design /
taught his history.
 Life in the wilderness hardened him to be bold and persever
hardships.
 As a shepherd, he learnt keenness and patient / knew the
terrain well
 He learnt family responsibilities through taking care of his family
and Jethro’s
 He acquired leadership skills while living in pharaoh’s palace.
 He learnt literacy and numeracy skills while in the palace.
 He was no stranger to pharaoh and Egypt and he could
approach him on equal terms.

(b) State six reasons that force some people to leave their country
today. (6 mks)
KASSU P1
 Drought and famine causes them to search for food.
 To seek political asylum
 War forces them to live as refugees in other countries
 To further their education.
 To search for jobs / business opportunities / better paying jobs
 Displacement as a result of floods / earthquakes.
 Due to intermarriages by people of different countries

2. b) Identify seven conditions given to the Israelites by God, for the

renewal of the Sinai Covenant
(7mks)
 b) Obey Gods commands
 Not to make treaties with other tribes
 Tear down the altars of idols
 Not worship any God
 Not marry other tribes
 Observe the four main festivals
 Dedicate all firstborn sons and male animals to God
 Not cook a young sheep/goat in its mothers milk
 Celebrate Sabbath and keep it holy
MOKASA P1

c) State six values that Christians learn from the Ten Commandments
(6mks)
 Obedience
 Chastity
 Respect for human life

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  Honesty- telling the truth
 Love for God and neighbors
 MOKASA P1
2. c) Give Five relevance of Abraham’s promises to Christians today.
(5mks)

 God chose Abraham from among people who were idol worshippers so
that he could serve Him, the same way God continues to call people from
different backgrounds.
 God continues to protect Christians in all circumstances.
 God shows that he values a personal relationship with human kind.
 Christians are also called to leave their past sinful lives and put their
whole trust in God.
 Christians see Abraham as an ancestor of all who are true believers.
(5x1=5mks)
SUBUKIA P1

2. a) Explain four challenges Abraham faced after his call. (8 marks)

- His father (Terah) died at Haran
- He was told to sacrifice his only son Isaac.
- He was mocked by his wife Sarah after he told her she was to bear a son.
- He was to move from his familiar land to an unfamiliar one.
- He was forced by Sarah to chase away Haggai and Ishmael his son.
- He was told to change his name (Abram) and that of his wife (Sarai)
- He was told to circumcise himself at an old age.
Mark the first four 2 x 4 = 8 marks
GATUNDU SOUTH P1
b) State six characteristics of God’s covenant with Abraham. (6 marks)
- It was initiated by God.
- It was long lasting
- It was unconditional/involved two unequal parties
- There were promises to be fulfilled.
- It was sealed through the sacrifices of animals
- The 2 parties entered into it willingly
- It had an outward sign – circumcision. Mark the first 6 6 x 1 = 6 marks
GATUNDU SOUTH P1

2 a) What are the challenges that Abraham faced after his call?.
(7marks)
The challenges that faced Abraham after his call.
 He was to be circumcised at an old age.
 He had to get a son at an old age.
 He had to change from polytheism to monotheism.
 Being childless.
 Moving to an unknown destination.
 Parting with his nephew lot.
 He had to change from nomadic way of life.
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  Sacrificing his own son.
 Insecurity /hostility of the desert tribe. (1x7mks)
WESTERN ZONE P1
b) Describe the making of Sinai covenant.
 Moses build an alter at the foot of mountain with twelve pillars.
 Burnt offering and peace offerings of oxen were given to the lord.
 Moses took half of the blood and poured upon the people.
 And Moses said this is the blood of the covenant which the lord had made
with them in accordance with all these words.
 Then Moses, hadab, abihu and seventy elders of Israel went up.
(1x8mks)
WESTERN ZONE P1
c) Give five importance of the Ten Commandments. (5marks)

 Teaches Christians to worship God alone.

 Teaches Christians to depend on God’s providence.
 Teaches Christians to have self- control.
 Teaches Christians to trust in God.
 Teaches Christians to respect the elders.
 Teaches Christians to be countered with what they have.
 Teaches Christians to respect human life.
 Teaches Christians to respect each other. (1x5mks)
WESTERN ZONE P1

2. a) What lessons did Abraham learnt from God during his call
(Gen 12:1-9). (7mks)
 God is the sources of blessings.
 God demands obedience.
 God provides for his people.
 God punishes evil.
 God is faithful to his people.
 God protects his people.
 God chooses anybody to carry out his plans.
 God is universal.
 God saves.
BARINGO P1

TOPIC. 4
SINAI COVENANT
2.(a) Explain the significant of the night of the Exodus to the Israelites.

 It confirmed that Yahweh had destroyed the arrogance of Pharaoh.

 It provided an opportunity for the Israelites to understand the nature of
God.
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  It affirmed to the Israelites that God is faithful to His promises.
 It demonstrated God’s salvation to the Israelites as His chosen
people.
 It was the beginning of the Israelites experience as a nation of God’s
people.
 It was a confirmation of Moses as their leader.
 It was the beginning of true worship for the Israelite to their God,
Yahweh.
 It marked the birth of the nation of Israel.
 It confirmed that Yahweh had power over the Egyptian’s gods.
Any 7 x 1 = 7mks

(b) Circumstances when covenants were made in the Traditional

African Society.

 During reconciliation ceremonies between warning tribes or clans.

 In settlement of disputes between husbands and wives, families and
friends.
 In compensation for accidents, killing or wounding another person
accidentally.
 During oathing ceremonies to keep tribes or clans secrets and
promote unity.
 Before warriors went to war.
 When borrowing or hiring property like land.
 During inheritance ceremonies.
 During various stages of life e.g. marriage.
 When choosing leaders.
 - During agreements for trade between tribes or clans. 7mks

(c) Importance of the ten commandments today.

 They teach Christians to worship God alone.

 They teach Christians to depend on God’s providence.
 They teach to have self-control.
 They teach to trust in God.
 They teach to respect elders and leaders.
 They teach Christians to be contented with what they have.
 They learn to respect human life.
 They learn to be honest and telling the truth.
 - They lean to protect people property. 6mks

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2. (a) Characteristics of a covenant as demonstrated in the
Presidential Oathing.
 It involves the President and the citizens of the country (two
parties).
 The President vows/promises to be committed in serving the
citizens.
 It is binding/permanent failure to which there are consequences
e.g.lack of commitment in serving the citizen would result
impeachment/face the Law.
 There is the oathing ceremony.
 There are witnesses to the ceremony e.g. Attorney General,
religious leaders, government officials and citizens.
 There is a sign –handing over of the sword from former President.
 Seal - The certificate containing the Government seal is signed by

7x1= (7mks)
SUNSHINE PANGANI P1
(b) Outline the attributes of God from the renewal of the covenant in
Exodus 34.
 Holy
 Mysterious
 Merciful and gracious
 Slow to anger
 Loving
 Faithful
 Transcendent
 Just
 Personal
 Moral
 Jealous
 Protector ny 7 (7x1-7mks) SUNSHINE PANGANI P1
(c) In what ways do Christians experience Gods power in their lives
today? (6mks)
SUNSHINE PANGANI P1

 Through the gift of life and good health

 By God answering their prayers
 Through Gods daily provisions.
 Through healing miracles.
 Through daily protection from danger.
 Through natural calamities such as drought, famine and floods.
 Through celestial bodies such as the sun which reveals his
omnipresence.
 Through blessings such as babies, wealth etc
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SUNSHINE PANGANI P1

2. a) Outline the activities carried out by the Israelites on the night of exodus
(6mks) TRANSMARA WEST P1

Activities carried out by the Israelites on the night of exodus

 Every man chose a lamb or a young goat for his family

 The chosen animal was slaughtered
 Blood was put on the door posts of the house
 The slaughtered animal was to be roasted
 The Israelites ate the unleavened bread or bitter herbs
 They ate while fully dressed for the journey in hurry.
 They stayed indoors till morning
 They burnt all the left over of the meal
(Any 6 x 1= 6 marks)

b) Give five reasons why the Exodus was important to the Israelites
(8mks) TRANSMARA WEST P1

Reasons why the exodus was important to the Israelites

 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 (Any 8 x 1= 8 marks)

c) How do Christians show their respect for God (6mks)

 They set aside a day of worship

 Set aside holy places of worship
 They do not mention God’s name in vain
 Live exemplary lives/role models
 Giving offering/role models
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  Giving offerings/tithes
 Praising him for His wonders
 Taking care of the environment
 Looking after the needy
 Preaching/spreading His word (Any 6 x 1 = 6)
 TRANSMARA WEST P1

2. a) Discuss four ways through which the early life of Moses prepared
him for leadership. (8marks)
 Moses was brought up by his own mother after being collected by
pharaoh’s daughter who made him familiar with the customs of the Jews,
the people he was to lead.
 He was brought up in the pharaoh’s house and learnt leadership skills.
 Moses experience as an Egyptian prince helped him handle the pharaoh.
 He got education in Egypt which helped him in the writing and
interpretation of the law/Decalogue
 His early life experience in Egypt helped him to demonstrate the power of
Yahweh against Egyptian’s magicians
 His experiences in the desert hardened him to be bold and to persevere
during hardships which helped him handle the Israelites in the desert.
 He took care of the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, which made him
patient, keen and responsible as shepherd.
 His experience as a Father helped him to show love, tolerance and
concern to the Israelites.
 His knowledge about the God of Israel helped him in the teaching of the
Israelites about Yahweh and monotheism
First 4x2=8marks
MBOONI WEST P1

b) Identify similarities between traditional and Jewish worship

 Both involved individual, family and community prayers
 Both involved regular congregational worship
 In both special places were set aside for worship
 Both involved giving offerings to God in the form of material goods.
 Both involved dancing and singing to praise God.
 special days were set aside.
 Both involved mediators such as priests
 Both were presided by special peopleAny6x1=6 marks
MBOONI WET P1
c) State six ways in which the Decalogue applies to Christian life today.
(6 marks)
 It helps to protect Christians from idol worship
 It helps them to have the right relationship with God
 It helps them to have right relationship with others
 It is the foundation of Christian lives
 It helps protect peoples property and lives

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  They teach Christians the need of humbleness through the observance of
the Sabbath
 It helps in respecting of parents by their children.
 It helps in respecting human life as a gift from God. First 6x1=6 marks
MBOONI WET P1

2. (a) Identify seven activities that took place on the night of Exodus.
(7 marks)
Activities that took place on the night of the exodus
 Animals were slaughtered
 Blood was put on the door post of the house
 The slaughtered animal was to be roasted
 Israelites ate unleavened bread /bitter herbs
 They ate while fully dressed for the journey in hurry
 They stayed in door until morning
 They burnt all the leftovers of the meal
 The killing Egyptian firstborns by the angel of death
 The mourning by the Egyptians when they realized their firstborns were dead
 The pharaoh allowing the Israelites to leave Egypt 7 x 1 = 7 marks
KIHARU/KAHURO P1
(b) Write down the importance of the ten commandments to the Israelites.
(5 marks)
 To help them relate well with God
 To help them relate well with one another
 To protect them from the polytheistic Canaanite religion/ influences
 The Ten Commandments formed the foundation of their lives and their nation
 To make the Israelites live as Gods people and be a model to other people/to
help them live according to the covenant
 To create order in the community. 5 x 1 = 5 marks
KIHARU/KAHURO P1
(c) State lessons Christians learn about God from the ten plagues.
(8 marks)
(a) Lessons Christians can learn about God from the then plagues
 God is powerful
 God uses people to pass his message
 God is just/God punishes those who go wrong
 God is all knowing
 God is merciful he delivered the Israelites
 God is omnipresent
 God is faithful/god keeps his promises
 God demands obedience
 God saves
 God is the lord of nature 8 x 1 = 8 marks
KIHARU/KAHURO P1

2. a) Explain four ways in which God demonstrated his concern for the
Israelites during Exodus. (8mks)
 God divided water for them in red sea for them to cross.
 Provision of water from the rock.
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  Provision of manna and quails.
 Provided them with able leaders like Moses.
 H e renewed the Sinai covenant which they had broken.
 Provided them with the Ten Commandments.
 Provided them with a cloud to lead them during the day and a pillar at
night. (4x2=8mks)
SUBUKIA P1
b) State seven conditions which God expected the Israelites to fulfill
with the renewal of the covenant.
(7mks)
 To obey God’s commands.
 Not to make any treaty with those who live the land where they were
going.
 To break down the alters, sacred stones and false gods of the inhabitants
of Canaan.
 Not to worship any other god.
 Not to make cast idols.
 To keep the feast of unleavened bread.
 To rest on the seventh day.
 To dedicate all their first-born male children and male of their domestic
animals to God.
 To offer to God the first fruits of their crops.
SUBUKIA P1
2. (a) How was Moses background a preparation of his future task as a
leader
 He was rescued by Pharaoh’s daughter.
 He was brought up as a prince.
 He underwent life in the wilderness which hardened him to be bold.
 He learnt responsibility through taking care of Jethro’s sheep hence a
good shepherd.
 He acquired leadership skills in Pharaoh’s house.
 He learnt literacy and numeracy skills in Pharaoh’s house.
 He married Jethro’s daughter and learnt responsibility.
(Any 7 x 1 = 7 marks)
- LAIKIPIA P1
(b) Identify five occassions during the exodus when the Israelites lost faith
in God.
 When they were pursued/ followed by Pharaoh’s soldiers.
 When they lacked water/ food in the wilderness.
 When attacked by diseases.
 When attacked by snakes.
 When Moses stayed for long on the mountain/made the golden calf.
 When Moses died. (First 5 x 1 = 5 marks)
LAIKIPIA P1
(c) Give four similarities between the Jewish Passover and the
Christian Easter
 Both are annual feasts.
 In both cases the participants remember the suffering and victory.
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  Both are important historical events which form the basis of their belief
and practices in Judaism and Christianity respectively.
 In both cases God used an individual in liberating the people.
 Blood was shed as a symbol of salvation in both cases.
 In both cases they remember God’s love for His people.
(First 4 x 2 = 8 marks)
LAIKIPIA P1
2. (a) State six characteristics of God revealed to Moses during the
renewal of the Sinai covenant in Exodus 34:1 - 28.

 God is compassionate
 He is gracious
 God is slow to anger
 God is loving
 God is faithful
 He is forgiving
 He punishes
 God is powerful
 God is jealous
 He is Holy (6 x 1 = 6 marks)
KIKUYU P1

(b) Explain the Israelites new understanding of the nature of God from the
Exodus.
 They understood that God is more powerful than other gods.
 He fulfils his promises, he released them from Egypt
 He is the God of their forefathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
 God is Holy, He restricted them from coming near Mount Sinai
 He uses his chosen people to carry out his mission.
 God is the provider, provided food and water for them.
 He is a moral God, He gave them the Ten Commandments.
 God is a personal God who initiates a covenant relationships with
individual’s e.g. Sinai covenant.
 God is omnipresent. He moved with in form of pillar of fire and cloud.
 God is transcendent and beyond human understanding. He revealed
Himself on Mount Sinai. (8 x 1 = 8 marks)
KIKUYU P1
(c) How do Christians show their respect for God?
 They set a side a day of worship.
 Set aside holy places of worship
 They do not mention God’s name in vain.
 They prated to him
 Giving offerings and tithes
 Praising him for his wonders
 Taking care of the environment
 Looking after the needy
 Preaching his word
 Live exemplary lives (6 x 1 = 6 marks)
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2.c) Identify ways in which the Decalogue applies to Christian life today.
(6 marks)
 It helps to protect Christians from idol worship
 It helps them to have the right relationship with others
 It helps them to have the right relationship with God.
 It Is the foundation of Christian life.
 It is a guide to Christian living.
 It helps to protect people’s property and lives.
 It helps Christians to know the character of God.
GATUNDU P1

a. (a) Identify FIVE ways through which God empowered Moses to lead the
Israelites out of Egypt.
 He gave him a Spokesman, Aaron.
 Enabled him to use his rod to perform miracles.
 Gave him his name “I AM WHOM I AM”.
 Assured him of his protection.
 He caused the Israelites to obey him.
 He gave him the courage to stand before the Israelite elders, the people
and Pharaoh. 1x5=5mks
 LARI P1

(b) Identify EIGHT problems that Moses faced as a leader.

 When the Israelites saw the Egyptian army following them, they panicked
and turned against Moses.
 Moses had to deal with lack of food and water in the wilderness and the
Israelites constant complaints.
 The people encountered unfriendly tribes in the wilderness whom they
had to fight against.
 Moses had trouble uniting the people.
 The people disobeyed Moses. They broke the commandments and
worshiped the golden calf while Moses was away.
 He had to deal with other dangers such as those posed by wild animals.
 He had to lead the people in travelling through unfamiliar territories and
routes.
 Moses had difficulties settling disputes among the people.
 He had trouble managing people who were fatigued.
 The Israelites were afraid of the night of the Canaanites.
 Moses was a stammerer and had trouble communicating.
 He lacked confidence in himself.
 The Israelites angered Moses by breaking the covenant.
1x8=8mks
 LARI P1

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c) Outline SEVEN ways in which God speaks to men today.

 Through religious leaders like priests and bishops.

 Through nature.
 Through the Bible.
 Through political leaders whose authority He ordains.
 Through visions, dreams.
 Through the conscience.
 Through the experiences.
 Through prophets.
1x7=7mks
LARI P1

2 (a) State six duties given to Moses during his call

(6mks)

(b) Outline seven conditions given to the Israelites by God during the
renewal of the Sinai covenant. Exodus 34:11-25
(7mks)

(c) How do Christians apply the Ten Commandments in their dairy life
(7 mks)NYERI P1

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2. a) Give six conditions given by God to the Israelites during the renewal
of the covenant.
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  They were not to make any treaties with their neighbours in the land they
were going
 They were to break down all the altars of Asherah
 They were not to cast idols
 They were not to worship any other god.
 They were to obey the Sabbath
 They were to sacrifice and offer their best produce and animals to God
 They were to take off their jewellery.
 They were to obey everything they were commanded to do
 They were to keep the feast of unleavened bread. (1 x 6 = 6marks)
ELDORET EAST P1

b) Explain the new understanding that Moses gave to his people about the
nature of God (8marks)
 He is holy – He did not want to be touched by anybody when the
Israelites met him.
 He fulfills his promises / faithful by rescuing the Israelites fro Egypt
 He is powerful – showed his power through plagues / crossing of the Red
sea
 He hates sin – punished the Israelites / initiated the remaining part of the
covenant after breaking the initial one.
 He is just – punished the wrong / concerned with justice in Decalogue
 He is moral – gave Israelites laws to guide them.
 He is personal – initiated a covenant relationship with Israelites on Mount
Sinai.
 He is merciful / loving – provided water / food / protected them form
enemies
 He is mysterious – manifested himself in various forms e.g. thunder /
lightening/ thick cloud.
 He is omniscient / all knowing – knew that Israel was sinning when Moses
was on Mount Sinai.
 He is forgiving – forgave the Israelites who sinned / gave them another
chance
 He is patient – slow to anger even when Pharaoh enslaved his people.
(Any 1 x 8 = 8marks) The points must be explained to earn marks.
ELDORET EAST P1
c) Identify six challenges that the church leaders face today.
 Rejection by people
 Struggle for leadership in some church
 Inadequate funds to do their work
 Denial of permission to work by authorities
 Strong influence from traditional Africa culture in some areas
 Challenges on how to harmonize science and spiritual matters
 Some lack enough training
 Many people do not go to church
 Competition for converts from other churches
 Hypocrisy among church leaders
 Immorality among some of them. (1 x 6 = 6marks)
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  ELDORET EAST P1
b) Identify eight conditions during the renewal of the Sinai covenant.
(8mks)
 Israelites were to obey God’s commandment.
 They were to destroy the alter of idols in the land they were to occupy.
 The Israelites were not to make treaties with other nations.
 They were not to worship any idols.
 They were to keep and observe all festivals e.g. Passover.
 They were to dedicate their firstborns as well as those of their male
domestic animals to God.
 They were to celebrate the harvest festival and the festival of shelters.
 BARINGO NORTH P1

c) Give five reasons why Christians should live by the laws of God.
(5mks)
 It helps Christians to keep off idolatry.
 Laws helps one to respect other people’s property.
 Helps Christians to avoid telling lies and accusing other people falsely.
 Laws helps Christians to escape God’s judgment.
 Obedience to the laws enable Christians to respect life and not take it
away.
 By obeying laws Christians receive blessings..
BARINGO NORTH P1

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 Topic.5
LEADERSHIP IN ISRAEL

3. (a) Give six reasons why Samuel was against kingship system in Israel
(6mks)

(b) How did the Jerusalem temple promote the true worship of God.
(7mks)

(c) Identify the challenges church leaders face (7mks)

STAREHE P1
3. (a) Explain four ways in which king Solomon fulfilled Samuel’s
prophesy about kingship in Israel.

 Solomon used forced labour during the construction of his palace and the
temple.
 He overtaxed the Israelites to provide for the upkeep of his palace and
the army.
 He grabbed the property of the Israelites and gave it to his officials.
 He forced their sons to join the army.
 He took their daughters and made them perfumers and concubines.
 Through marriage alliances with other nations, Israel lost its identity as
God’s nation.
 He was oppressive in his rule e.g. he killed his brother Adonijah who was
a threat
 to his throne.
 He sold part of Israel’s land which was a sacred property.
 - He allowed his wives to bring the false gods into Israel.
CEQ - 4 x 2 = 8mks
 KIRINYAGA P1

(b) Outline God’s promises to king David through prophet Nathan.

 David’s name would be great.

 God would establish land for the settlement of David’s descendants.
 God would protect David from his enemies.
 God would establish an everlasting dynasty from the lineage of David.
 David’s son would build a house for God.
 God would be like a father to David’s son.
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  God would punish David’s son if he did wrong the way the earthly father
does.
 Israel would be protected from her enemies by God.
 God would raise a heir from David’s linage. Any 6 x 1 = 6mks
 KIRINYAGA P1

(c) Give six ways in which Christians can deal with challenges they face in
modern society.
 Praying.
 Reading the scripture / Bible.
 Perseverance in trial and temptations.
 Seeking government protection.
 Preaching on unity and reconciliation.
 Organizing joint programmes.
 - Giving a common approach to issues affecting citizens in Kenya.
6 x 1 = 6mks
 KIRINYAGA P1

BUNYOLE/MARANDA

3. a) Give Six reasons for kingship in Israel. (6mks)

 Samwel’s sons were corrupt and took bribes.

 Samwel was old
 They wanted to be ruled by a King like the neighbouring nations.
 They wanted to have a warrior King who could lead them to war
and bring them victory.
 They wanted a physical leader whom they could see and
approach(failed to recognize Yahweh to their unseen King)
 They wanted a political nation governed by a stable hereditary
leadership.
 They wanted a political nation governed by law and order.
Any 6 points (6x1= 6mks)
SUNSHINE/PANGANI P1

b) Give any seven circumstances that led to the spread of idolatry in

Israel. (7mks)

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  Transition from pastoralist made the Israelites turn to Cananite
gods of fertility.
 Intermarriage between the Israelites and other nations, especially
kings, allowed their wives to bring their idols to Israel.
 Religious schism effected by Jeroboam established two worships
centres at Dan and Bethel.
 Jeroboam placed idols in the temples of Dan and Bethel to
represent God/Yahweh
 The Kings of Israel who came after Jeroboam continued to worship
idols introduced by Jeroboam.
 When Israelites were defeated in battles, they thought God had
forsaken them/Canaanite Gods were more powerful than Yahweh.
 Israelites continued using Canaanite temples for worship with idols
still in them.
 Kings like Solomon and Ahab that married foreign wives and made
treaties with foreign nations.
 Israelites were attracted to the visible Canaanites gods opposed to
Yahweh an unseen God.
 Unfaithfulness of the Israelites which led to failure to keep the Sinai
covenant.
 Persecution Yahwehism by Jezebel during the reign of Ahab.
Any 7 points 7 x 1 Max (7mks)
SUNSHINE/PANGANI P1

c) Identify six reasons which discouraged Christians from attending

church services (6mks)
 Modern education seems to offer them solutions to all problems
they face.
 Drugs/alcoholism causing confusion to the meaning of life.
 Permissiveness in the society leads to the loss of moral values.
 Materialism and love of worldly wealth.
 Influence from mass media/electronic media/encourages them to
watch services from screens.
 Threats insecurity/war/terrorism/persecution in some regions.
 Science/technology offers answers to everything and may lead to
loss of faith.
 Poor role models in the church.
 Ruthlessness/ injustices in the church.
Any 6 points 6 x 1 Total (6mks)
SUNSHINE/PANGANI P1
3a) Give seven reasons why it was not wise for the Israelites to have a
king. (7 marks)
Reasons why it was not wise for the Israelites to have a king.

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  Israel was a theocracy, and asking for a king was a rejection of
Yahweh.
 Israel was a chosen nation and having a king like other nations
would make them loose their identity.
 There was no guarantee for quality leadership in a hereditary
system as it was not automatic for a son to be the same as the
father.
 A king would enforce high taxation to the people to meet his
budget.
 A king will appoint their sons to his horsemen
 Some will be his army commanders.
 Their daughters will be made the king’s cooks and perfumers.
 Some people will have to plough the king’s land and harvest for
him.
 Some of their sons will have to make for him implements of war.
 The king will take the best of Israelites’ land and vineyards for
himself.
 The king will enslave the people and oppress them, being the
center of power.
 KASSU PP1
3. a) Give six reasons why the Israelites asked Samuel to
appoint a king for them (6mks)
TRANSMARA P1

 Samuel their judge was old

 The sons of Samuel had failed as judges because of corruption
 The Israelites wanted to be like other nations
 They wanted political government with national authority.
 They wanted a human leader
 The sons of Samuel didn’t have the leadership qualities of their
father
 Samuel had imposed his sons on the Israelites as leader
 They wanted a King who could lead them to war
6x1=6marks
TRANSMARA P1

b) Outline eight activities in the life of King David that

showed he had faith in God. (8marks)

 He killed Goliath using a stone

 He accepted to be anointed by prophet Samuel to be after
Saul
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  He repented after he had killed Uriah
 He consulted God and his prophets
 He brought the Ark of the covenant to Jerusalem and made
it a religious centre
 He wished to build a temple for God
 He obeyed God’s instruction through prophet Nathan
 He composed Psalms to be used in worship
 He accepted God’s punishment for his sins
 He advised his son Solomon to obey God’s laws
 He made sacrifices to God
 He spared Saul when he had the opportunity to kill him
 He called himself the servant of God
 He made Jerusalem a religious centre
8x1=8marks
TRANSMARA P1

c) 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
6x1=6marks TRANSMARA P1

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3. a) With reference to the story of Naboth, show seven ways in
which Ahab broke the Covenant way of life.
(7mks)
 Killed Naboth
 Coveted Naboths vineyard
 Allowed his wife to bear false witness on him
 Grabbed his land
 Broke Jewish law on ancestral land
 Failed to protect the weak and the poor as demanded by
Mosaic law
b) Identify eight factors that led to the division of the kingdom of
Israel after the death of King Solomon
(8mks)

 Solomon’s harsh rule

 Rehoboam’s failure to listen to the people’s grievances
 Cutting of religious ties between Judah and Israel by
Jeroboam
 Emergence of a leader – Jeroboam to lead the northern
kingdom
 Jeroboam:
 Made two golden gods
c) State six values that Christians learn from the Ten
Commandments (6mks)
 Church funds
 Clanism/ favouritism
 Splinter groups within the church
 Lack of enough faith
 Failure of leaders to be role models
3. a) Explain four factors which led to the division of the Kingdom of Israel
after the death of King Solomon.
 The introduction of the foreign gods by wives of King Solomon.
 Solomon allowed his foreign wives to worship their gods which
displeased Yahweh
 The building of high places for foreign gods in Israel by King
Solomon
 Failures of King Solomon to keep the covenant with God not to
worship foreign gods/intermarry with other nations
 Oppression of the Israelites through over taxation introduced by
Solomon
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  Introduction of forced labour in Israel by King Solomon.
 Rehoboams resection of the elder’s advice to rule less harshly
 Rehoboams following the advice of young men to rule more harshly
than Solomon
 The readiness of jeroboam to lead the rebellions tribe
 Long standing internal conflicts in the house of King David
 Failure of King Solomon to guide his son
First 4x2=8 marks
MBOONI EAST P1

b) State the promises that God made to David through Prophet Nathan in
2 Samuel 7:1- 29
 God promised to make David a famous leader
 He would settle the Israelites in a place where they would not be
moved or disturbed by their enemies
 He would protect David from all his enemies and there would be
peace in his kingdom.
 He would build a house for David
 He would raise a heir from David’s lineage to establish an
everlasting kingdom
 God would take David’s son as his own. if he sinned, God would
not resects him but chastise him
 God would establish an everlasting Davidic Kingdom
 David’s son would build a house for God in Israel

Any 6x1=6marks MBOONI EAST P1

c) Give reasons why politicians and church leaders should co-operate.

(6 marks)
 To enhance peace and harmony in the society
 To enhance respect and good public image
 Both have a duty to promote the socio-economic and political
welfare of the society
 To enhance transparency and accountability in their work.
 To ensure that members of the society receive essential services
 All authority is given by God.
6x1=6 marks
BOONI EAST P1

3. (a) State reasons that contributed to the division between Judah

and Israel. (7 marks)
Reasons that contributed to the division of the kingdom
 Solomon had married foreign wives who brought idols with them
 Solomon built high places of worship for idol god which displeased
God
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  Solomon overtaxed the Israelites
 He introduced force labour in Israel to accomplish the building of
the place and the temple
 The availability of Jeroboam to be a spokesman of the people of
Israel
 Rejection of Rehoboam of the advice of the old men
 Rehoboam accepted the advice of the young to rule harshly
 The readiness of jeroboam to rule the people of the North
7 x 1 = 7 marks KIHARU /KAHURO P1

(b) Identify seven failures of King Ahab. (7 marks)

Failures of King Ahab
 He allowed the idol worship Israel
 He allowed his wife Jezebel to bear false witness against Naboth
 He coveted Naboths vineyard
 He killed Naboth
 He failed to protect the weak/poor as demanded by the law
 He took Naboths vineyard unlawfully
 He worshipped idols
 He stole Naboths vineyard stealing
 He used the name of God in vain when he said that Naboth had
blasphemed God 7 x 1 = 7 marks KIHARU /KAHURO P1

(c) Give reasons why political leaders in Kenya fail to perform

their duties effectively. (6 marks)
 Lack of leadership skills
 Divisions/conflicts within/between parties
 Women leaders are discriminated
 Inability to live to the expectation of the electorate
 Inadequate funds to initiate development projects to help their
electorate
 Cultural/religious tribal/ethnic/racial corruption
 Conflict/division of ideologies
 Insecurity /threats/harassment
 Ridicule from member of society
 Lack o adequate forum to meet with the electorate6 x 1 = 6 marks
KIHARU /KAHURO P1

3. a) Describe five duties of the Israel judges. (5mks)

 They led the Israelites to war against their enemies.
 They settled disputes among the people.
 They acted as religious leaders and led the Israelites in worship.
 Some of the judges acted as God’s prophets.

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  The last judge, Samuel, was given the role of anointing Saul as
King and later David. (1x5=5mks)
SUBUKIA P1

b) What were the failures of King Solomon? (7mks)

 He married many foreign wives thus breaking the Torah, which
clearly stated that the Israelites were not to marry foreigners.
 Solomon broke the sixth commandment by killing his half brother
Adonijah.
 King Solomon spent a lot of the Kingdom’s resources to support his
lavish lifestyle.
 Solomon allowed his wives to worship their gods and built temples
and altars for them.
 He burdened the citizens with high taxes and his servants made
sure that everybody paid up.
 Solomon broke the covenant laws by using force labour which was
comparable to enslaving the Israelites.
 He practiced Nepotism.
(1x7=7mks) SUBUKIA
P1

c) Discuss four characteristics of Elijah that a modern Christian

leader should strive to emulate. (8ms)
 He was courageous- He faced the King whenever he turned away
from the covenant way of life.
 He was loyal- He struggled to return Israelite to the Monotheistic
worship of Yahweh.
 He was a man of prayer- Christian should pray to God in faith in
God would surely answer them.
 Elijah was persistent- in the struggle against injustice.
(4x2=8 mks)
SUBUKIA P1

TOPIC 6.
LOYALTY TO GOD
3. (a) Describe the Mount Carmel contest. (7mks)
Description of the Mt. Carmel contest.
 Elijah challenged Baal’s prophets to a contest to prove who the true
God is.
 Baal’s prophets sacrificed a bull and put it on the altar.

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  They prayed to Baal / screamed / pleaded and cut their bodies, but
there were no response.
 Elijah ridiculed them to pray harder ad Baal could be away on a trip or
asleep.
 Elijah prepared an altar with twelve stones for the twelve tribes of
Israel.
 He dug a trench round the altar and poured water into it.
 He prepared the sacrifice and put it on the altar, and then prayed to
God to prove Himself as the true God.
 God answered with fire and burnt the sacrifice.
 Elijah ordered the killing of Baal’s prophets.
 As a result of God’s sign, many people worshipped Him.
 Elijah prayed for rain and the 3 year drought ended.(any 7x1 = 7mks

(b) Why did Elijah face danger and hostility as a prophet of God in
Israel? (7mks)
Why Elijah faced danger and hostility as a prophet of God in Israel.
 He condemned the powerful political leaders; Ahab and Jezebel.
 He proclaimed drought in the land.
 He condemned idolatry, which was popular.
 Condemned the moral corruption of the powerful.
 He ordered the killing of Baal’s prophets.
 He advocated for the unpopular Yahweh worship.
 Proclaimed judgement in Ahab’s family.
 He blamed Ahab and Jezebel’s sins for being the cause of the
draught. (any 7x1 = 7mks)

(c) What lessons can a Christian learn from prophet Elijah’s mission?
(6mks)
Lessons a Christian can learn from Elijah’s mission.
 A Christian should courageously condemn evil.
 To avoid evil as God punishes evil.
 Not to be compromised to falsely accuse others.
 To faithfully pray to God.
 To trust in God’s help when in trouble.
 To worship the one true God.
 Not to get carried way with material wealth.
 To be just to the weak.
 God answers their prayers. (any 6x1 = 6mks)

NANDI CENTRAL PP1

3. (b) Explain seven challenges that Prophet Elijah faced in Israel.

(7 marks)

Challenges that Prophet Elijah faced in Israel.

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  Idolatry – Baalism had been declared a state religion.
 Corruption was rampant in Israel.
 Threats on his life by King Ahab and Jezebel.
 Lack of faith in Yahweh by the Israelites.
 Stubbornness of the Israelites and their unwillingness to repent.
 The killing/persecution of Yahweh’s prophets by Jezebel.
 Discouragements/frustration.
 Hatred by the Israelites due to his prophecy of drought.
 Very many false prophets who received state protection.
 Starvation in the wilderness.

(c) Outline six lessons that Christian leaders learn from King Ahab.
(6 marks)

Six lessons that Christian leaders learn from King Ahab

 They should shun all forms of corruption.

 They should be fair and just to all.
 They should promote the worship of God at all times.
 They should avoid and help fight all forms of idolatry in the society.
 They should not allow other people to lead them astray.
 They should respect and listen to the true prophets of God.
 They should be obedient to God.
 They should be repentant.
 They should be content of what they have / not covet nor steal
other people’s property.
 They should put their complete faith/trust in God.
 They should be truthful/ honest / not bear false witness against
others.
 They should respect and protect human life as it is sacred.
KASSU PP1
3. a) With reference to the story of Naboth, show seven ways in which
Ahab broke the Covenant way of life. (7mks)
 -Killed Naboth
 -Coveted Naboths vineyard
 -Allowed his wife to bear false witness on him
 -Grabbed his land
 -Broke Jewish law on ancestral land
 -Failed to protect the weak and the poor as demanded by
Mosaic law MOKASA PP1
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3.c) Discuss four characteristics of Elijah that a modern Christian leader
should strive to emulate. (8ms)
 He was courageous- He faced the King whenever he turned
away from the covenant way of life.
 He was loyal- He struggled to return Israelite to the Monotheistic
worship of Yahweh.
 He was a man of prayer- Christian should pray to God in faith in
God would surely answer them.
 Elijah was persistent- in the struggle against injustice.
SUBUKIA PP1

3.(a) Explain four ways in which the Israelites engaged in syncretism.

(8 marks)
ways in which the Israelites engaged in syncretism
 Former places of worship for Canaanite gods were used for
worshipping Yahweh.
 Canaanite agricultural calender was adopted by Israelites.
 Names of Canaanite gods were applied to Yahweh eg. Baal.
 Parents named children after Canaanite gods.
 They worshipped Baal to give them rain and Yahweh to give them
victory over war

(b) Outline the signs used by Elijah to prove that Yahweh was the true
God. 6 marks)
signs used by Elijah to prove that Yahweh was the true God.

 Prophecy of the drought

 Raising of widow’s son.
 Fed by ravens/ birds in the wilderness.
 Thunder on Mt. Horeb.
 Provision of fire for his sacrifice and rain afterwards.
 The small still voice.
 Provision of oil and floor to the widow of Zarephath.
 He was raised up to heaven by whirl wind.
 Earthquake and fire on Mt. Horeb.

(c) State six ways of fighting corruption. (6 marks)

ways of fighting corruption today.

 Condemning injust practices in society.
 Making the right moral choice through use of life skills.
 Practising moral values of honesty.
 Punishing those who abuse justice.

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 Obeying laws of the state.
 Exposing corrupt practices in society.
 Assisting in enactment of laws that will fight corruption.
 Preaching to corrupt people to change their ways.
 Providing civic education on corruption.
LAIKIPIA PP1

3.b) Identify 8 reasons that led to Mt. Camel contest. (8 marks)

reasons that led to Mt. Camel contest. (8 marks)

 Ahab was married to Jezebel who brought the worship of foreign
gods.
 Ahab built shrines for Baal in Samaria.
 Yahweh’s altars were broken down in favour of foreign gods.
 There was syncretism.
 Yahweh’s prophets were killed.
 Israelites broke their covenant relationship with God.
 Elijah was sent to pronounce the 3 years drought.
- Elijah wanted to prove who was the real God.

c) State the evils that Elijah would condemn in Kenya today.

(7 marks)
 Land grabbing
 Murder and tribal clashes
 False prophecies and hypocrisy
 Power struggles
 Corruption and bribery
 Love for money
 Witchcraft, sorcery, magic
 Oppression and exploitation of the poor
 Cultic practices and sects.
GATUNDU SOUTH PP1

3.b) Explain the failures of King Ahab (8marks)

Failures of King Ahab

- He broke the fist commandments by allowing idol worship
- He killed the prophets of God
- He allowed his wife Jezebel to bear false witness
- He coveted Naboth’s vineyard
- He killed Naboth / broke law against murder
- He broke the law that forbids stealing
- He failed to protect the weak / poor as demanded by the law

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 c) Give reasons why political leaders in Kenya fail to perform their
duties effectively. (7marks)
Reasons why political leaders in Kenya fail to perform their duties
effectively.
- Lack of leadership skills
- Lack of obedience in God
- Lack of faith / trust in God
- Lack of patience e.g. campaigning for presidency instead of serving
the citizens
ELDOLET EAST

3. a) Briefly explain major characteristics of the Canaanite

religion. (7mks)
Major characteristics of the Canaanite religion. (7mks)
 Had idols made of curved images.
 Had many gods and goddesses.
 Built places of worship on Hiitops / high places.
 Had temple prostitutions.
 Had priest, prophets and prophetesses.
 Gave both human and man sacrifices.
 Had feast and festivals.
 The religion was based on nature and cyclic seasons.
 Had family of gods with El as the chief god and his son Baal.

b) State the effects of Israelites turning to idolatry in the promised

land. (7mks)
Effects of Israelites turning to idolatry in the promised land.
 Led to syncretism.
 God withdrew his blessings on Israel.
 God sent prophets to warn them.
 There was emergence of false prophets.
 People turned away from the covenant way of life.
 Worship places for God were neglected and left in ruins.
 Kings had short reigns characterized by coups.
 Kings who did not know God oppresses Israelites.
 Israelites were defeated in wars and taken to exile.

c) Identify ways in which Kenyans may be tempted to turn to idolatry

today. (6mks)
Ways in which Kenyans may be tempted to turn to idolatry today.

 The promise of wealth by Devil worship.

 The promise of power by witchcraft.
 Careers and education over emphasized even on worship days.
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 The desire for pleasure lures youth into modern idolatry.
 Cultism lures people into it.
 Celebrities are often idolized. BARINGO PP1

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 Topic 7.
SELECTED ASPECTS IN AFRICAN
RELIGIOUS HERITAGE
6. a) Give six roles of spirits in traditional African community
(6mks)

 Protect humans from evil

 -Received the living dead in the unseen world
 -Can be manipulated to cause harm
 -Intermediaries between man, divinities and God
 -Consulted to explain mystery occurrences
MOKASA PP1

6.a) Describe the hierarchy of Beings in the Traditional African societies.

7 marks)
 God is the highest, the Supreme Being, responsible for existence and
sustenance of human beings and all other beings.
 The divinities are the second to God believed to have been created by God
and represent his activities on Earth.
 The spirits are the third-These are invisible beings believed to have been
created by God while others are for dead.
 The fourth are the living dead (ancestors)-which form an intermediate stage
between the human beings and the spirit world.
 The human beings follow-which include those who are physically alive and
the yet to be born.
 The living things of plants and animals make the next level they are used by
human beings in their neutral of religious life as food and sacrifices.
 - The last land is of non-living things which include rivers, mountains, rocks
etc. used by men to improve his life.
MBOONI EAST PP1

6.(a) Explain SEVEN traditional African practices which demonstrated

people’s belief in God. (7mks)
Traditional African practices which demonstrated people’s belief in God.
 People prayed to God by uttering words in the morning and evening
before sunrise and sunset respectively.
 In most cases there was offering of sacrifices of animals to God and
ancestors.
 There is singing and dancing to God during worship, festivals and rituals.
 They give children names of God.
 They build shrines for God e.g mountains, caves, hills and forests.
 They pronounce blessings and curses in the name of God.

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  They take oaths in the name of God/making covenants in the name of
God.
 They give instructions on the attributes of God.
 They teach morals, taboos and live virtuous life.
 They invoke the name of God in times of problems.
 They visit holy and sacred places for prayers and consultation of spirits.
 They tell stories of creation, origin of life and death to the youth in the
society.
 - They consult special people in the society e.g prophets, seers and
LARI PP1
diviners about God’s will.

T0PIC 8.
AFRICAN MORAL AND CULTURAL VALUES

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6. (a)Identify the occasions when seers, were consulted in traditional African
communities. (6mks)

(b) How did people in Africa Traditional Society helped bereaved families
(7mks)

(c) Outline seven reasons why abortion was rare in African Traditional
Societies. (7mks)

STAREHE PP1 MKG NOT PROVIDED

6. (a) Outline four duties of healers as counsellors in traditional African

communities. (8mks)
Duties of healers as counsellors in Traditional African Communities

 They create good relationship with patients by establishing trust and

confidence.
 They carefully listen to people’s problems.
 They question patients on their life experiences.
 They show concern for people’s problems.
 They analyse information given to them to identify the cause of the
problem.
 They make appointment for future consultations and follow ups.
 They provide protection against evil.
 They give advice to patients on what to do in order to overcome
problems.
 They visit their patients in their homes.

(b) State six ways in which people show their appreciation to God as the
source of life in traditional African communities.
(6mks)
Ways in which people show their appreciation to God as creator of
life in Traditional African communities

 They offer sacrifices to God for good health and protection.

 They attribute success to God as the provider.
 They accept that it is God who gives life and it is Him who gives life and it
is Him who takes it way.
 They care for their own lives and those entrusted to them.
 They contribute positively towards improving lives of others in the
community.
 They take care of the environment.
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  They pass on the gift of life through procreation.

 State six factors which have led to decline of observance of taboos in

traditional African communities.
(6mks)
Factors which have led to the decline of observance of taboos in
Traditional African communities.

 Foreign religion like Christianity and Islam.

 Formal education and training.
 Permissiveness in the society.
 Inter-ethnic marriages.
 Inadequate resources due to poverty.
 Struggle for equality and gender sensitivity.
 - Government policies on the traditional practices.
KIRINYAGA PP1

6. (a) Name five specialists in traditional African communities. (5mks)

Specialists in traditional African communities.
 Priests.
 Rainmakers.
 Elders.
 Rainmakers.
 Diviners.
 Prophets / seers.
 Healers / medicine men.
(b) Give reasons why cleansing rituals were performed in traditional
African communities. (8mks)

Reasons why cleansing rituals were performed in traditional African

communities.
 Cleansing rituals were used to forgive wrongdoers of their sins.
 Cleaning rituals were performed to protect individuals / family /
community against repercussion for the wrong done.
 Helped to maintain good interpersonal relationship / cohesion in the
community / reconciliation of the parties.
 For purification / acceptance of members who had been declared
ritually unclean / or had broken taboos so that they could continue
with their normal activities in the society e.g. after child birth, those
who had committed murder / adultery.
 To appease the ancestral spirits.
 Cleansing rituals were part of the rites of passage e.g. individuals had
to go through ritual cleaning to signify that they had left their old self /
selves and acquired different status of evil.
 To send away evil spirits / forces.
 To protect against calamities / problems / sickness / epidemics.
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  Cleansing rituals were performed to persuade the spirits of the dead
not to linger around the homestead / causing misfortune to the family.

(c) State the factors undermining the status of elders in African societies today.
(7mks)
 New government structures where administrative officials have taken
over the role of the elders in maintaining law and order.
 Most of the judicial duties have been taken over by the law courts.
 Education has brought new values / ideas and the authority of the
elders is no longer regarded with high esteem / is even questioned.
 People have migrated to new areas where they do not respect local
leaders.
 The influence from other religions e.g. Christianity / Islam which their
followers respect more than the leadership of African elders.
 Urbanization has undermined the role of the elders as it becomes
difficult for elders to operate as people come from different
backgrounds.
 Western norms / values which promote individualism.
 Schooling where children spend most of their time with teachers
depriving them the opportunity / time to spend with elders.
 Permissiveness in the society has eroded the respect for elders.
 Economic factors where the worth of a person is judged by the
wealth / money / property one possesses.
 Political power / decision making has shifted from the elders to
politicians / political leaders whom people look upon for leadership
NANDI CENTRAL

6. (a) Write down the responsibilities of the living to ancestors in African

communities (8mks)

(b) Describe the traditional African understanding of meaning of life. (6mks)

(c) Indentify six roles of Diviners in African communities (6mks)

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6. a) Explain the religious significance of the environment in traditional

African Communities.
(6mks)

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 The religious significance of the environment in traditional Africa
communities.
 Each ethnic community believed that the environment was created
and given to them by God.
 It symbolised God’s presence among them e.g. they set certain
places as sacred i.e. trees, rivers.
 Demonstrated the relationship between God and the people or the
people and the ancestors e.g. epidemics showed that God was
annoyed and good harvests as Gods blessings.
 Rites of passage were connected to the environment e.g. during
circumcision blood flowed to the soil to bind initiates to ancestors.
 The environment had totems, birds and animals that were
considered sacred.
 In same communities, most important oaths were taken by one
taking soil as symbol of land environment.

b) Outline the significance kinship ties in Traditional African

Communities. (7mks)

significance of Kinship ties in Traditional African Communities.

 They determine how members relate to one another
 They bind together the entire life of a community i.e. the
living, the living dead and the unborn.
 They enable people to face hardships together.
 They safeguard the community’s traditions and customs.
 They determine punishment for the offenders.
 They promote peace and harmony among community
members
 They regulate marital customs rules and regulations.
c) State the African customs and practices that undermine the
dignity of a woman in Traditional African communities.
(7mks)

African customs and practices that undermine the dignity of a

woman in the traditional African communities.
 Wife in heritance
 Female Genital mutilations
 Wife beating / disciplining the wife physically
 Paying dowry - where the woman looks like she is property
being bought
 Early / forced marriages
 Denial of inheritance – the women in T.A.S do not inherit
property
 Property ownership in everything in T.A.S belongs to the men
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  Denial of leadership roles
 Dietary laws – some foods are just for men and women are not
allowed to take.
SUNSHINE PANGANI PP1

6. (a) Give seven occasions when the services of medicine

men are required in Traditional African Communities. (7 marks)

 When there was sickness/illness

 During rites of passage
 When the community is struck by misfortunes
 Before warriors go for war
 When property is lost/stolen
 During religious functions
 When there are mysterious occurrences
 When reconciling two warring parties
 During disputes in the community
 When there is witchcraft
 During installation of community leaders
(i) When there is barrenness / childlessness
(b) State seven reasons why witchcraft is feared in Traditional
African Communities.

 Many deaths are attributed to witchcraft.

 Witchcraft leads to suffering of individual community.
 People suffer mysterious illness/sickness.
 It causes hatred/disunity.
 It caused fear/suspicion/mistrust among people.
 It carries severe punishment from
ancestors/Spirits/God/Community.
 It leads to poverty.
 It leads to destruction of property.
 It is full of mysterious happenings.
 It forces people to migrate from their homestead/ancestral lands.
 Those associated with it are regarded as evil/outcasts.
 (7 marks)
(c) Give six reasons why initiation rites are still practiced today.
(6 marks)
 To uphold traditional values, customs and culture
 To provide an occupation for initiators/surgeons
 In order to please/appease ancestral spirits
 To ensure acceptability by those who have undergone
the initiation rites
 To prepare one for marriage
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  To promote African languages through songs and dance.
 To create a new age-set
 To raise one’s social status
 To provide an opportunity for leadership
 To help one inherit property
 To create identity and a sense of belonging into the
community
KASSU PP1

6. (a)Explain the significance of the environment in the Traditional

African Society (8mks)

 The environment is sacred as its created by God

 It’s a religious duty for people to conserve it
 Many believe that land is a gift from God to be their home
 Environment is the home of Spirit and ancestors
 God reveals himself through clouds, earthquakes, heavenly bodies
 Some totemic birds, animals, objects and heavenly bodies are
seen as sacred.
 Occurrences of calamities such as droughts, floods are associated
with God’s power
 Soil is used in religious oaths
 Most rules of passage are linked to the environment
 The behavior of certain animals and plants are used to interpreter
the weather hence a means of God’s way of communicating with
human beings
 God provides and sustains his creation through the environment.
(b) Outline six duties of healers in Traditional African Society
(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.
(c)Identify six main factors that undermine the role of Traditional
leaders today (6mks)

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  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
TRANSMARA PP1

6. b) Outline the significance of marriage in African traditional

community (7mks)
 For procreation
 Prestige and leadership roles
 Sexual satisfaction
 For friendly relations between two families
 Provide labour
 Wealth through bride price
 Continuity of the man’s name
c) Outline seven responsibilities of priests in traditional African
Communities(7mks)
 Offered sacrifices on behalf of the community
 Mediators between God and the people
 Advised people on ways of living
 Decision making in times of war
 Offered prayers during important occasions
 Performed healing and cleansing ceremonies
 Warned communities of impending danger
 Reconciled warring parties
 Cared for holy places/ shrines
 Installed chiefs and rulers
 Poured libation to appease ancestors on behalf of the people
MOKASA PP1

6. b) Discuss four ways in which initiates were prepared for Adult life in
Traditional African communities. (8 marks)
Discuss four ways on how initiates are prepared for adult life in Traditional
African Communities.
 They are meant to endure pain in order to develop perseverance.

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  They are assigned duties similar to those to be performed in adult
life. (They are allowed to own property)
 They are given specific instruction to help them develop such as
obedience, compliance, understanding and patience.
 They are exposed to hardship in order to develop coping
mechanisms.
 Youths are punished for disobedience so that they learn about
consequences of one’s acts or reward for courage.
 They are taught moral stories to help them develop deductive
thinking.
 They are meant to share belongings to teach them the spirit of
communal life.
 Youths are taught the history of the community to help them trace
their ancestry and the secrets of the society.
 Youth are punished for disobedience so that they can learn about
consequences of one’s acts or reward for courage.
 They are grouped into age-sets to help them learn collective
responsibility/ skills.
 They live in seclusion to help them develop independence and self-
awareness.
 They are made to share belongings to teach them the spirit of
communal life.
 They are taught gender roles and responsibilities.
 -They undergo special religions’ rituals to link them to God, spirit
and ancestors

c) Give five reasons why initiation rites are still practiced today.
(5 marks)
 To uphold traditional values customs and culture.
 To provide an occupation for initiators/surgeons
 In order to please/appease ancestral spirits
 To ensure acceptability by those who have undergone the Initiation
rites
 To prepare one for marriage
 To promote African languages through song and dance.
 To create a new age-set.
 To raise ones social status
 To provide an opportunity for leadership
 To help one inherit property
 -To create identity and a sense of belonging into the community.
MBOONI EAST PP1

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6. (a) Outline the responsibilities of the living towards the ancestors.
(6 marks)
Responsibilities of the living to the ancestor
 Pour libation to them
 Name their children after them
 Inviting them in their ceremonies e.g. initiation
 Teaching their children about them
 Building shrines for them
 Praying to them /invoke their names during prayers

(b State eight duties of elders in traditional African communities.

(8 marks)
Duties of elders in traditional African society
 Settle disputes among member of the society clan
 Providing guiding and counseling to members of the
community
 Set dates for ceremonies e.g. initiation
 Presided over worship e.g. prayer and sacrifices
 Overseeing the division of property in the community after
death of the head of the family
 Negotiate for peace during times of war
 Acted as a court of law for errant members
 They were consulted on security matters.
 They were custodians of the morality
 Impacted the community traditions and customs to the
younger generations
 They offer ceremonies e.g. marriage
 -Gave instructions to younger people

(c) Why were disputes over ownership of property rare in the

traditional African communities.
(6 marks)
Reasons why disputes over ownership of property were rare
 Elders disciplined greedy people
 There was clear guidance on ownership of property

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  Those who did not have property were assisted to acquire
property by the community
 Justice and fairness were observed in all matters relating to
property ownership
 Fear of curses for acquiring unlawfully
 Wishes of parents/clan on land ownership were respected

KIHARU/KAHURO PP1

6. a) Identify four practices in Traditional African communities that show

their belief in life after death. 8mks)
 The dead are buried in a carefully selected place in the ancestral
land so that the spirit continues to be close to the family.
 In some communities they are buried naked in the belief that they
will be reborn in the spirit world.
 In some communities the dead are buried with their belongings
since they are believed that the dead will need those things in the
next world.
 Were also venerated through mentioning or calling their names in
prayers.
 Pouring off libation was done daily.
b) Identify the moral values acquired during marriage in Traditional
African community. (7mnks)

 -It helps to fulfill the desire of every member of the community.

 Establish new kinship ties.- Provide the couple with an opportunity
to enjoy sexual intercourse which is forbidden outside marriage.
 Marriage raises the status of individuals.
 Marriage provides wealth to the families concerned.
 Marriage provides security to parents especially in their old age.
 Shows maturity and responsibility.

c) Give five reasons why people should continue to pay bride

wealth. (5mks)

 -To appreciate the girl’s parents

 To strengthen the relationship between the family of the bride and
that of the groom.
 It’s a symbol of the marriage covenant.
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  Bride wealth serves as an outward seal of the marriage.
SUBUKIA PP1

6. (a) Explain seven factors that contributed to harmony and mutual

responsibility in Traditional African Communities.
(7 marks)
 Communal ownership of land.
 Belief of common ancestry.
 Religious beliefs and practices where people come together to
worhip God.
 (iv) Communal sharing of resources.
 Division of labour - Tasks perfomed according to sex, age, social
status.
 Kinship ties defines how individuals should relate to one another.
 Observance of social norms - Customs/ taboos/ customs were
strictly observed.
 Traditional education which taught individuals to be responsible
members of society.
 Leisure activites promoted togetherness.
 Political organization/ ties - There is a hierachy of decision making
within the family/clan/community.
 Communal work
 Marriage united various communities.
 Political ties enabled people to share and exercise power hence
harmony.

(b)What efforts is the Kenyan Government making to conserve

African cultural heritage. (7 marks)
 Through education the ministry of education has incorporated
topics of African culture in oral literature/CRE.
 Through promotion of traditional music/dance/drama festival.
 Through the mass media programmes (Radio, TV publications)
 The government has created the ministry of culture and social
services.
 Promotion of traditional art/craft/exhibitions.
 Teaching of venacular languages in lower primary schools.
 Keeping of records in archives/museums.
 Promotion of customary laws in the laws of Kenya eg marriage and
inheritance.
 Recognition/respect of traditional specialists eg mid wives, healers
by the ministry of health.
 Gazettment of various cultural shrines eg Mukurwe wa
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(c) Identify the changes that have taken place in the property ownership
in African Traditional Communities. (6 marks)

 Women and children can now own property.

 Wealth is no longer determined by the number of wives/children.
 Introduction of money economyhas reduced the value attached to land.
 Role of elders in sharing out property has been eroded.
 Land is owned individually through the issuance of title deeds.
 People write wills to share/decide who should inherit their property.
 Property can be owned outside ones ancestral home.
 Land can now be sold/auctioned.
LAIKIPIA PP1

6. (a) What is the role of a midwife in Traditional African Communities?

(6 marks)
 They help the pregnant women in delivery services.
 The midwife took care of the weak mother and the child.
 They helped in the household chores.
 They acted as middle persons between the woman and the
husband.
 They made sure all rituals concerning birth were adhered to
 -They gave advice to parents on ways of bringing up the child.

(b) State the role of parents in Traditional African family.

(8 marks)
 Bringing forth children
 Provision of basic needs e.g. food, clothing and medicine.
 Provide security
 Ensure the children are disciplined
 Provide guidance and counselling
 Introduce children to religious belief
 Being role models for their children
 Encouraging and directing them to realize their potential self
actualization
 Enhances family cohesion/Unity
 Settling disputes and quarrels that arises in families.
 Making decisions on all matters.
 Passing of inheritance to their offsprings.

(c)Explain the meaning of life and its wholeness in traditional African

communities. (6 marks)

 God is the source of life

 Human life has a rhythm of nature which nothing can destroy.
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  People always express their appreciation to God as a source of
life.
 Every person has a duty to promote life through marriage and
procreation.
 Life is enhanced through observance of victuals taboos and
regulations.
 All efforts are made to protect and increase life.
 Life is not only the physical existence but also spirit.
 -Individuals have to go through different levels in life.
KIKUYU PP1

6. a) Outline eight roles of priests in African traditional society.

(8 marks)
 Performing religious duties in sacred places e.g. shrines
 Took care of religious places
 Led people to prayer and petition, repentance and
thanksgiving.
 They offered sacrifices to God.
 Performed ritual e.g. purification rituals.
 They were the chief intermediaries between man and God or
ancestors.
 Consulted the ancestral spirits for advice
 Removed curses
 -They were the guardians of customs

b) State six moral standards expected from initiates in African traditional

society.(6 marks)
 Expected the persevere pain/hardship
 To have self control and abstain from set outside marriage
 Observe respect towards elders
 Learn to cope with others
 Learn to acquire property and support the family.
 Learn to be responsible
 -Learn the secrets of the society.

c) Evaluate six factors that undermine traditional African heritage

today. (6 marks)
 Foreign religions i.e Christianity, Islam Hinduism.
 Foreign cultures e.g. western culture.
 Western education
 Money economy
 New forms of government systems
 Modern science and Technology
 Rural and urban migration
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  Mass media influence.
- Modern medicines. GATUNDU

SOUTH PP1

6.(b) Give EIGHT reasons why the initiates lived in seclusion for
sometime in A.T.S? (8mks)
Reasons why the initiates lived in seclusion for sometime in A.T.S?
(8mks)
 So that they receive common teaching values.
 For proper monitoring of their healing.
 To facilitate proper feeding for all.
 So that they could undergo certain rituals before returning home.
 It gave them opportunity to socialize/share their
experiences/pain/joy/and hope.
 They learnt to live as brothers/to cement the age-group
relationship/gave them identity as members of one age-group.
 It made it easier to provide them with guidance and counseling.
 So that they could learn the secrets of their community.
 -They were taught facts of life.

(c) State FIVE moral values that the young people acquired as they
grow up in traditional African community.
(5mks)
 Children are taught the importance of obeying their parents without
questions.
 Young people are trained to respect their parents, other people and
their property.
 Young people are taught the importance of honesty and telling the
truth all times.
 Young people are taught the need to have self-control in all
situations of life e.g in sexual matters.
 They are taught the necessity of mutual concern and sharing and
being concerned with the welfare of other people.
 They are taught to be responsible right from the time they are
young.
 Taught to be courageous so that they can be able to face life
challenges.
 Taught to be hardworking in everything they do.
 Taught to be loyal to their parents, elders and relatives.
 -Taught to be thankful to their parents and other members of the
community.
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6(a) Outline seven importance of land in African Traditional Society
(7mks)
 -Residence for ancestral spirit
 sources of herbs/medicine
 belongs to God
 source of food
 Home for animals/humans
 source of fuel /building materials
 sign of wealth

(b) Give eight duties of elders in Traditional African Communities

(8mks)
 settle disputes among families/clans
 guide and counsel members of the family
 set dates for rituals/ceremonies
 preside over worship
 negotiate for peace during times of war
 -custodian of morality in the society
 -Teaching people their duties
 -Consulted during caramities
 -Punish wrong doers

(c) State five factors that undermined the status of elders in

Kenya today (5 mks)
 new political systems e.g chiefs and police who maintain law and
order
 law courts /magistrates /judges to settle disputes
 modern /western education has eroded the authority of elders
because certificates are valued
 migration to new areas has led to disrespect to local readers
 influence of religion i.e Christianity or muslim have their
leadership structure
 children spend most of their time in school hence being deprived
their opportunities to prepare for being elders
 leader today are judged according to their wealth
NYERI PP1

6. (a) Identify seven factors that contributes to harmony and mutual

responsibility in the traditional African Communities.
(7marks)
 The kinship system that bind people
 Marriage that forms new relationships
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  Rites of passage that bring people together
 Division of labour
 Sharing where one lacked
 Communal work
 Observation of common social
norms/customs/values/laws/rules/regulations
 Observation of religious worship
 Ancestral land that was inherited & never sold
 Communal leisure activities
 Traditional African society informal education
 Common language
 Political ties
 Punishment of errant members

(b) Explain the meaning of life and its wholeness in traditional

African society. (6 marks)

 God is the source & sustainer of life

 Human beings go through several levels/stages in life
 Every person has a duty to promote life through marriage and
procreation hence sex is sacred
 All efforts are made to protect and increase life
 Life is enhanced through observance of rituals , taboos and
regulations
 Rites of passage incorporate a person into the fullness of life
 People always express their appreciation to God as the source of
life
 Life refers to the presents state of existence of a being
 Life is made up of the unborn , the living & living dead
 Life is social/ communal
 The physical life /body state is nurtured through
food,clothing,shelter,healthservices etc
 Life is a gift from God hence sacred & is highly protected
 Human beings depend on their environment for spiritual e.g
mountains are used as worship places etc
 How was the problem of barrenness solved in traditional African
communities? (7 marks)

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6. (a) Explain the role of the church in the political life of a nation.
(8 marks)

(b) Give various reasons why the church is opposed to

euthanasia. (6marks)

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(c) Identify six ways in which Christians can use science and technology
to spread the gospel. (6marks)

KEIYO SOUTH PP2

6 a) Give ways in which the African communities use the

environment to demonstrate their belief in God.

(7marks)
a) Ways in which African communities used environment to
demonstrated their belief in God
 Setting aside sacred places i.e. trees/caves /mountains/ shrines for
the worship of God.
 Praying while facing the sun /moon objects regarding as symbols of
God’s presence.
 Using oil during oathing/cursing ceremonies
 Protecting the land which was believed to be God given.
 Sharing resources from the land.
 Pouring libation to the ground.
 Burning sacrifices so that the smoke ascends to God.
 Using land/other resources responsibly.
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 b) Identify factors that have affected the role of African specialist today?
(7marks) WESTERN ZONE P1

b) Factors that have affected the role of African specialists today.

 Modern science and technology.
 Western education.
 Influence from other religions.
 Rural-urban migration.
 Breakdown in traditional values.
 Western culture.
 Generation gap/specialists seen as outdated.
 Emergence of quacks.
 Lack of government support.

c) List six ways of acquiring moral values in traditional African society.

Six ways of acquiring moral values in traditional African society.

 Teaching traditional African society.
 Administration of punishment.
 Guiding and counseling.
 Rewarding morally acceptable behavior.
 Through social role models.
 Involving them in constructive activities. `
(1x6mks)
WESTERN ZONE P1

6. a) State five importance of courtship in Traditional Community.

 Helps man and woman to now if they are suitable as marriage
partners.
 Give parents of the two partners a chance to meet the know each
other, which strengthened relationships.
 Gives time to investigate if they are related and therefore not
suitable for marriage.
 Gives time to learn more about the in-law.
 Allow time for the negotiations e.g. payment of dowry.
 Allows opportunity for Education abut sacredness of marriage
 Gives time to teach the boys and girls their role and responsibilities.
 Gives time to establish whether the boy / girl were eligible for
marriage e.g. virginity, fertility, sanity etc.
(1 x 5 = 5marks) ELDORET EAST P1

b) Identify seven roles of the Traditional African council of elders.

 To regulate the relations between individuals, families and clans.

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  To control the relationship between the community and its
neighbours
 To resolve internal and external disputes
 To fix dates for rites of passage
 To define punishment for offenders
 To teach the youth moral values
 To ensure that law and order was maintained
 They conducted prayers
 They allocated power and authority to responsible people in
society.
 Made major decisions affecting families
 Conducted purification ceremonies
 Offered sacrifices on behalf of the people.
 They safeguarded and passed on the laws traditions and customs
of the community. ( 1 x 7 = 7marks) ELDORET EAST P1
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c) How is the role of the elders being undermined today?
 New government structures which have taken the role of elders in
maintaining law and order.
 Most of the judicial duties have been taken by the law court.
 Education has brought about new values and ideas on authority
 People have migrated to new areas where they do not respect local
elders.
 Influence from other religious e.g. Christianity and Islam.
 Urbanization has undermined the role of elders.
 Western norms and values have promoted individualism.
 Permissiveness in the society has eroded the respect of elders.
 Economic factors where the worth of a person is judged by wealth /
property possessed. (1 x 8 = 8 arks)
ELDORET EAST P1

6. a)STATE THE Practices in Traditional African Communities that

shows they believed in life after death. (8mks)
 Giving names to children.
 Involving the names of the death during problems important
occasions.
 Burying the death with some property.
 Offering sacrifice to the dead.
 Taking care of the graveyards.
 Fulfilling the wishes of the death e.g. the will they gave while alive.
 Burying the death with respect e.g washing their bodies etc.
 Holding commemoration ceremonies.
 Burying the death in a particular position / ancestral land.
 BARINGO NORTH P1
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 b) Give six reasons why naming ceremony is important in
Traditional African Communities. (6mks)
Why naming ceremony is important in Traditional African
Communities.
 Thanksgiving for the new child.
 As a sign of acceptance / full member.
 To remember important event in society.
 For blessing the child.
 Welcome the baby to the society.
 Security to the child.
 Show respect between the living and the dead.
 Bring unity to the people as they come together.
 Bring unity to the people as they come together.
 BARINGO NORTH P1

c) Identify six ways of solving conflicts in Traditional African

Communities.

Ways of solving conflicts in Traditional African Communities.

(6mks)
 Peacemaking agreement.
 Returning what had been taken / stolen.
 Sharing of meals.
 Encouraging marriage between warring parties.
 Taking reconciliatory oaths.
 Paying a fine / compensation.
 Shaking of channels.
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 FORM 2 WORK
TOPICIC 9

OLD TESTAMENT PROPHESIES ABOUT MESSIAH

AND CONCEPT OF MESSIAH IN THE NEW
TESTAMENT
1. (a) Outline the message of Isaiah about the suffering servant
(7mks)

 He is arrested, rejected, ignored

 He is arrested and sentenced to death/treated harshly
 He is humble and simple
 He suffers innocently.
 Will be buried in a rich mans tomb
 Will suffer as unveiled by God
 Will be highly honored and succeed in his work.
 Will suffer and die for the solicitation of human kind.

Any 7 points 7 x 1 max =7MKS

SUNSHINE/PANGANI P2

1.(a) Outline Jeremiah’s prophecy about the Messiah. (6 marks)

 He would rule wisely.

 He would advocate justice and righteousness.
 Judah will be secure.
 Would be called ‘The Lord is our righteousness.
 He would be a descendant of David.
 He will reign as king.
 In His days Judah will be saved.
KASSU P2
1. a) Describe Nathan’s prophecy about the messiah. 7mks)
 God would ensure that the Kingdom of David lasts forever.
 An heir from David’s lineage would always be raised up to sit.
 The King would deliver or save the people of Israel from their
enemies. Israel would live in peace.
 God would always support such a king.
 God would keep the kingdom strong for David’s son.
 God would make David’s name great and bless his descendants
forever.
 God would give Israel their own land. (1x7=7mks)
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2. a) Outline Nathan’s prophecies about the Messiah 2Sam 17:3-17.

(6 marks)
 God would ensure that the kingdom of David last forever.
 A heir from David’s lineage would always be raised up to sit on the
throne.
 The king would deliver or save the people of Israel from their
enemies Israel would live in peace.
 God would always support such a king
 God would keep the kingdom strong for David’s son.
 God would make David’s name great and bless his descendants
forever.
 God would give Israel their own land.
6 x 1 = 6 marks GATUNDU P2

1. (a) Outline Nathan’s prophecy to King David about the coming of

the Messiah. (2 Samuel 7:3-17)

 Will be a descendant of king David.

 Establish an everlasting kingdom.
 Rule over Israel forever.
 Would deliver Israel from her political enemies.
 Will always be supported by God.
 Will be a great king whose kingdom will be kept strong.
1x5=5mks LARI P2

1. (a) Identify eight ways how Jesus fulfilled the messianic prophecies
of the suffering servant according to Isaiah’s. (8 marks)

1 a) Give five preparations made for the first coming of Jesus

Christ as recorded in St.Luke (5marks)

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 Five preparations made for the first coming of Jesus as recorded in
St .Luke gospel.
 God sent angel Gabriel to Zachariah to announce the birth of Jesus
Christ.
 God sent angel Gabriel to Virgin Mary.
 An angel prepared the shepherds by telling them to go to
Bethlehem.
 John the baptist urged people to repent and be baptized .
(1x5mks)
WESTERN ZONE P2

b) In which ways did Jesus fulfill the old testament prophecies on the
messiah . (7marks)
Ways Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophesies by prophet Isaiah on
the messiah.
 Was born of virgin as prophesied by prophet Isaiah.
 Jesus came from Bethlehem a fulfillment of Micah’s prophecy.
 He was from David lineage as foretold by Isaiah.
 Jesus was sufferings servant in line with Isaiah’s prophecy.
 Resurrection of Jesus fulfils psalms.
 Jesus was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit.
WESTERN ZONE P2
1. a) Give six examples of Messianic prophecies;
 To Abraham. That through him many nations would be blessed.
 To David through Nathan that his kingdom would last forever
 To Isaiah that the messiah to be born will be known as Immanuel
 To Isaiah that the Messiah would come form the lineage of David
 Jeremiahs prophesy that the Messiah would rule with justice and
righteousness.
 Micah’s prophecy that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem.
 The psalmist prophecy that the Messiah would be betrayed but would
be victorious by conquering death.
(1 x 6 = 6marks)
ELDORET EAST P2
1. a) According to what Jesus read from the Book of Isaiah before
He began His ministry, what was the messiah supposed to
accomplish. (5mks)
 Preach Good News to the poor.
 He was to proclaim the release to the captives.
 He was to recover the sight of the blind.
 He was to set free those who were oppressed.
 He was to proclaim the acceptable year of the lord.
(5x1=5 marks)
BARINGO NORTH P2

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b) Outline ways in which the birth of Jesus was extra-ordinary.
(7mks)
 His birth was announced by an angel.
 His birth had been foretold by God’s prophets.
 His birth was brought about by the power of the Holy
spirit.
 He was born to a virgin.
 He was given name before He was born.
 His birth was initiated by God.
 His mission was outlined even before He was born.
(7x1=7 marks)
- BARINGO NORTH P2
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c) How did Jesus fulfill the Old Testament prophecies of messiah?
(8mks)
 Jesus foster father, Joseph was a descendant of king David.
 Jesus was to establish an everlasting kingdom according to
angel Gabriel’s message to Mary.
 Jesus was born of virgin Mary.
 Jesus was born in Bethlehem, David’s home town.
 Simon who was in the temple testified that the baby Jesus
would bring salvation to the whole world.
 Jesus claimed to be the fulfillment of messiah’s prophecy of
liberating the captives in the synagogue at Nazareth.
 Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot, one of His disciples.
 The passion and death of Jesus fulfills the prophecies of the
suffering servant of God.
 Jesus was filled with the Holy spirit and anointed for His
messianic work at Baptism.
 Rode on the donkey as prophesied. (7x1=7
marks)
- BARINGO NORTH P2

T0PIC 10.
INFANCY AND EARLY LIFE OF JESUS
CHRIST

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 1..a) Identify seven similarities between the annunciation of
the birth of John the Baptist and that of Jesus.

 - The message was delivered by Angel Gabriel.

 - The message was delivered to righteous people.
 - In both cases the people involved had no children.
 - In both cases, the people were filled with fear.
 - Both were messages about the birth of a son.
 - In both the name of the child was given by the angel.

 - The message was doubted in both cases.

 - In both cases, the child was to be born through divine
intervention.
 - In both cases a sign was given to ascertain the reality of
the message.
 - The mission of the child was spelt out in both cases.
 - In both cases the children to be born would be great in
the eyes of God.
CEQ First 7 x 1 = 7mks

(d) Describe the events that took place after the birth of John
the Baptist in Lk :57-67.
 - Elizabeth’s kinsmen and neighbours came to rejoice with
her.
 - The baby was circumcised on the eighth day.
 - There was an argument about the name to be given to
the baby.
 - Elizabeth gave the name of the baby as John.
 - They made signs to Zacharia enquiring what the baby’s
name would be.
 - Zachariah asked for a writing tablet and wrote the name
of the baby as John.
 - The people marveled.
 - Zachariah began to talk again and praised God.
 - The people demonstrated fear.
 - The people spread the news about the birth of John
throughout Judea.
 - The people testified that the hand of God was with the
child.
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  - Zachariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and testified
about the child. CEQ: Any 8 x 1 = 8mks

(c) What lessons do Christians learn from the story

of the shepherds during the birth of Jesus Christ.
 - That God visits all people even the despised in the
society.
 - God is Holy and needs to be praised and glorified.
 - Jesus is the son of God.
 - Jesus is the promised messiah.
 - God reveals Himself to the humble.
 - God uses Angels to deliver His messages to man.
 - Christians should obey God when called and sent.
 Christians should go and announce the birth of Christ to
those who do not know. 5mks
KIRINYAGA P2

1. (a) Outline what Angel Gabriel revealed about Jesus when he

announced his birth to Mary.
(6mks)

 He would be great – Jesus would be a prophet.

 He would be called the son of God / son of the most high.
 Jesus’ conception was going to be effected by the power of the
Holy Spirit.
 The lord God would make him a king and would give him the
throne of his father David.
 He would reign forever and his kingdom would have no end.
 He would be the promised messiah who would save people
from sin.
(any 6x1 = 6mks)

(b) From the story of the early life of Jesus up to twelve years,
identify ways through which he is seen as coming from a poor
background. (8mks)
 His father was a carpenter.
 His mother was an ordinary village girl.
 He was born in a manger / cattle shed.
 He was born in a small town, Bethlehem,
 The first people to visit him were shepherds who were lowly
regarded.
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  He was received by Simeon and Anna who were simple.
 During his dedication, the parents offered turtle doves (for the
poor).
 He grew in Nazareth town of low status.
(any 8x1 = 8mks)

(c) Give reasons why children should take part in church

activities. (6mks)
 They are made in the image of God.
 They follow the example of Christ who went to the synagogue /
temple.
 To prepare them for future roles as leaders.
 To teach them religious beliefs / practices.
 To lay foundation for Christian morals at an early age.
 Jesus taught that the Kingdom belongs to them / he appreciated
/ blessed children.
 For the continued growth of the church.
 To help develop / improve their talents.
 To give them an opportunity to socialize with others.
 To help them spend their leisure positively. (any 6 x 1 = 6mks)
NANDICENTRAL P2
1. (b) Give seven reasons why john the Baptist is referred to as
the link between the old and new testament. (7 mks)

 John the Baptist lived in the two worlds being the last prophet
before the coming of the messiah.
 He fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies e.g. Isaiah, Malachi
about the messenger of God coming to prepare the way for the
coming messiah
 The angel Gabriel revealed that John would prepare the way for the
coming messiah during the annunciations of his birth.
 He urged people to repent their sins in readiness for the coming
Messiah.
 He baptized Jesus as a preparation for his mission.
 He preached on social justice necessary in the messianic era
 He warned people of Gods judgment to be effected by the coming
messiah.
 He introduced Jesus to ht people as the messiah.
 John acknowledged the greatness of Jesus(“A greater one is
coming”)
 John told the people that he was not the messiah but his
forerunner.
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 (c) State six lessons Christians learn about Jesus from the
infancy stories in Luke chapter 1&2
(6mks)
 He was the son of the most high /Messiah.
 His birth was prophesied by the Old testament prophets.
 He was a descendant of David.
 He was going to rule over the house of Jacob forever.
 His birth was by the power of the Holy Spirit.
 He came from a poor /humble background.
 He fulfilled Gods promises’ to Abraham
 His work was to serve God his father
 He would be rejected / a sign of fall and rise of many in Israel
 He was full of wisdom
 He would bring light to the Gentiles

Any 6 points 6x1= total 6mks

SUNSHINE/PANGANI P2

1. (b) Explain Simeon’s prophetic messages about Jesus during His

dedication. Luke 2:21-40. (6 marks)
 That Jesus was the son of God/the promised one
 He would bring salvation to all/Saviour of the world
 He would be the light of revelation to Gentiles/non Jews.
 He would liberate the Israelites from oppression.
 He would cause the rise and fall of many in Israel.
 He would face opposition and his mother would suffer
greatly due to this.
 His birth would bring joy to many and glory and praise to
God.
(c) State eight ways in which parents develop their
children’s spiritual life. (8 marks)
 By having the children baptized/participate in the
sacramental life of the church.
 Leading righteous life for the child to copy/being good
role models.
 Taking children to church for dedication/thanksgiving.
 By allowing him/her to interact with others e.g. during
Sunday school.
 By praying to God to guide the child.
 By exposing the child to church activities.
 By condemning the child’s evil activities/correcting them.
 By offering counseling services on spiritual matters.
 Teaching them to read the Bible.
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1.(a) What was themessage of angel Gabriel to Mary (Luke 1:7:6)
 She was highly favoured among women.
 She will bring forth a son.
 He will be called the son of the most high/son of God
 Will be given the throne of his father David.
 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever.
 The kingdom will be everlasting
 The holy spirit will come upon her.
 The child to be born will be holy
 Elizabeth her cousin had also conceived in her old age.
 With God, nothing is impossible. (6 x 1 = 6)

(b) What the magnificant reveals about the nature of God.
 God is merciful to those who fear him
 God is caring – he exalt the humble
 He is a provider – he fills the angry.
 He is faithful – keeps his promises.
 He is kind – helper to his servant Israel.
 He is Holy.
 God is mighty for he scatters the proud and does great
things. (4 x 2 = 8mks)

(e) State six activities that took place when Jesus was born
(Lk 2:6-20)
 Mary the mother of the baby wrapped him in the
swaddling clothes
 She laid him in a manger
 Angels of the Lord appeared singing the praise of God
 A multitude of angels appeared singing the praise of God
 The shepherds hurried to see the baby.
 The shepherds spread the news to many people.
 The shepherds sung/praise to God after they had seen
baby Jesus.
 The shepherds returned to their homes.(6 x 1 = 6mks)
TRANSMARA WEST P2

1. (a) Outline seven Jewish expectations about the Messiah.

(7marks)
 would come from heaven
 A ruler from David’s lineage
 Would deliver Israelites from their enemies
 Would be a perfect ruler without sin and would not associate
with the poor and sinners
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  Would come from heaven
 Would rule from Jerusalem
(b) With reference to the Benedictus, outline what Zechariah
prophesied about John the Baptist. (6marks)
 He would reconcile people among themselves and with
God
 He would prepare people for the coming of messiah
 The child would not drink wine
 Would go before God in the spirit of Elijah
 Would have divine mission
 Would be filled with the holy spirit from the womb.
(c) Give seven reasons why Christians sing in church (7marks)
 To praise God
 To thank God
 To strengthen their faith.
 To show their respect to God.
 To break the monotony of speaking while in church.
 To entertainment.
 To show the power of God.
MOKASA P2

1 a. Describe Zechariah’s vision in the temple.

(8marks)
 Zechariah was performing his priestly duty at the temple.
 He had gone to burn incense inside the temple as the other
worshippers were praying outside.
 The Angel of God appeared to him standing at the right hand of the
alter.
 He felt frightened and scared but the angel reassured him that he had
good news.
 He told Zechariah that God had heard his prayers and would bless him
with a son to be named John.
 The child will be a joy of delight to Zechariah and many people would
rejoice because of his birth.
 The child would be great in the sight of God.
 He would never take wine and would be filled with the Holy Spirit.
 He will convert many people back to Christ.
 He will be the fore runner of Christ in the spirit of Elijah.
 Zechariah could not believe because he was too old to have children
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  The angel gave him a sign by making him dumb until the child was
born.
 The people who were outside were wondering why he had taken too
long in the temple and when he came out he could not speak to them.
They realized he had a vision 8x1=8marks

b. Outline six prophecies what Simeon and Ann revealed about the
life of Jesus when his parents presented Him to the Temple for
dedication.
 Jesus was the messiah
 He would bring salvation to Israel
 Jesus’ mission was universal.
 He would be light for the revelation to the Gentiles
 Jesus was going to suffer for the sake of human kind
 He would deliver the Israelites from oppression
 His mission was to reveal God to human beings
 The coming of Jesus would cause divisions among people in Israel
 He would be a source of joy to many people
 He would glorify and praise God
 Jesus would restore Jerusalem back to its glory
First 6x1=6 marks

c. What factors would hinder a young person from affective service

to God.
 Negative influence from friends who do not share the same faith
 Permissiveness in the society
 Lack of role models
 Their addiction to several immorality and drugs
 Lack of resources/poverty
 Diseases
 Negative mass media influence
 Lack of time due to education and job demands
 Involvement in devil worship First 6x1=6 marks
MBOONI WEST P2

1. (a) With reference to the annunciation of the birth of Jesus, what

shows that Jesus was going to be a special child. (6 marks)
 Birth was announced by an angel.
 His name was given before birth.
 His mission was given by angel
 He would be conceived through the power of the Holy Spirit
 There would be a virgin birth
 He was said to be the son of God 6 x 1 = 6 marks
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 (b) What did Simeon and Anna the prophetess reveal about the
life and mission of Jesus. (8 marks)
 He would save people
 He would bring glory to Israel
 He would be a light to the gentiles
 He would be a universal saviour.
 He would bring judgment to Israel
 Many would oppose his work
 He would reveal secret thoughts of people
 He would be a source of redemption of Jerusalem 4 x 2 = 8 marks

(c) I dentify six ways in which the church prepare people to do the
work of God. (6 marks)
 By baptizing new converts
 Having bible study
 Organizing seminars to teach on the work of God
 Giving religious training/theology training
 Teaching converts on Christian doctrines
 Guiding and counseling them
 Being role model/living example life 6 x 1 = 6 marks
KAHURO/KIHARU P2

1. b) Describe the visit of the angel of the lord to the shepherds on

the night Jesus was born. (8mks)
An Angel appeared to a group of shepherds who were looking after
their sheep at night.
 They were afraid
 The angel told them not to be afraid.
 -The angel told them the good news about the birth of a savior in
the city of David.
 The angel went on to give them a sign of how they would find the
baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.
 A group of angels appeared singing songs of praise to God.
 The shepherds rushed to Bethlehem where the angel had told them
they would find the savior lying in a manger.
 They found Jesus as they had been told.
 They praised and worshiped God. (1x8=8mks)

c) State five ways in which Christians show respect to places of

worship in Kenya today. (5mks)
- Through code of dressing.
 Observing silence
 Putting off the mobile phones
 -Places of worship are mainly reserved for worship
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  The altar is treated as sacred.
 Social activities are not carried out in the places of worship.
 Christian dress in decent clothing as they go to places of worship.
 Order is maintained in places of worship.
 Constructing special places for worshiping God/ dedicating them.
(1x5)MARKS
SUBUKIA P2

1. (a) Describe the temptations of Jesus according to Luke 4:1-13

 Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit / he went into the wilderness to
pray and fast after his baptism.
 He stayed in the wilderness for forty days and nights.
 At the end of the fast, he felt hungry.
 Satan appeared to him / tempted him three times.
 Satan told Jesus to turn stones into bread.
 Jesus answered that man could not live on bread alone.
 Satan then took Jesus to a high place and showed him all the
kingdoms/satan promised to give Jesus everything if Jesus
worshipped him.
 Jesus answered that one should worhip God and serve him alone.
 Lastly satan took Jesus to the pinnacle of the temple/asked Jesus
to throw himself down since God would send angels to ensure that
he does not get hurt.
 Jesus answered that no one should tempt God.
 Satan left Jesus until other opportune time.
(Any 7 x 1 = 7 marks)

(b) Explain the relevance of the temptations of Jesus to Christians

today
 Christians learn that it is not wrong to be tempted since Jesus was
also tempted/not to fear.
 Christians understand that Jesus understands their problems when
they are faced with temptations.
 Christians pray for the assistance of the Holy Spirit when faced with
temptations.
 Christians learn to turn to the bible as a weapon when faced with
temptations.
 Christians learn that the power and authority cannot lead one to the
kingdom of God.
 Christians should not worship anyone else except God.
 Christians learn that the devil targets one after committing oneself
to God just as Jesus had gone to pray and fast.
(Any 4 x 2 = 8 marks)
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(c) Give five reasons why Jesus was rejected in the synagogue at
Nazareth after reading from the book of Isaiah

 Jesus an ordinary person from a humble background whose

parents, siblings & relatives the people knew/son of a carpenter.
 Jesus did not come as a Messiah in the way Jews expected/ Jews
expected a military leader.
 Jesus accused the Jewish fore fathers of rejecting and killing God’s
prophet.
 Jesus unfavourably compared Jews with the Gentiles/said Elijah
and Elisha perfomed miracles among Gentiles who were faithful.
 Jesus was unwilling to perfom miracles as he had perfomed in
Capernaum.
 Jesus explained that prophets are not known in their home areas.
(First 5 x 1 = 5 marks)
LAIKIPIA P2

1. (a) Describe the visit of the angel of the Lord to the shepherds on
the night Jesus was born.
 The shepherds were looking after the flocks in the field at night.

 The angels appeared to them

 The glory of the Lord shone around them
 They were filled with fear
 The angel reassured them/told them not to fear.
 He told them of the good news of the birth of Jesus.
 They were told where to find the baby
 The angel gave them the sign on how they would find Jesus
 There appeared a host of angels singing / praising God.
 The angel left them/went back to heaven.
 The shepherds went to Bethlehem/found baby Jesus.
(7 x 1 = 7 marks)

(b) State the differences between the work of John the Baptist and
that of Jesus Christ.

 John the Baptist preached mainly in the wilderness/desert of Judah

while Jesus preached in the synagogues/home/cities/towns/temple.
 John the Baptist called people to repentance while Jesus
forgave/died for their sins.
 John the Baptist baptised with water but Jesus batptised with mixed
freely with the people.
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  The emphasis of John the Baptist preaching was in the promised
Messiah, while that of Jesus was about the Kingdom of God.
 John the Baptist message was direct whereas Jesus preached in
parables.
 While John the Baptised disciples fasted the disciples of Jesus ate
and drank.
 John and Baptist did not perform miracles but Jesus ministry was
full of signs/wonders.
 John the Baptist was the fore runner/prepared the way. While
Jesus fulfilled/was the Messiah.
(8 x 1 = 8 marks)
(d) Outline ways in which the church caters for young people.

 Young people are actively involved in the church programs e.g.

reading the bible, singing.
 Support young people to develop their talents e.g. acting, singing.
 There area groups within the church for young people meant to
empower them e.g. Youth groups.
 The church has set aside funds to support young people in
education i.e. paying fees to the needy.
 The church hold seminars to benefit the young people.
 Support young people financially by giving loans to start small
business. (5 x 1 = 5 marks)
KIKUYU P2

1. b) Show how the baptisms of Jesus prepared

him for temptations in the wilderness.
 During His Baptism Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit who
descended upon Him like a dove. This symbolized the peaceful
nature of His future mission. Jesus did not use force to defeat the
devil in the wilderness.
 The Holy spirit empowered Jesus to overcame temptation and
guided Him to know God’s will. It was God’s will that He alone be
worshipped.
 The voice from heaven confirmed that Jesus was truly the son of
God therefore He had to obey his father not the devil.
 When Jesus accepted to be baptized He identified Himself with the
needs of sinners.
 He was therefore ready to experience the trials that human beings
go through such as the temptations to a mass wealth and misuse
powers.
 After baptism Jesus saw the need to redeem humankind to
reconcile human beings to God by defeating evil forces that
separate people from God.

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  If you are truly the son of God” this temptation revealed to Jesus
about His divine sonship and mission. 4 x 2 = 8 marks

c) Identify 6 lessons a Christian can learn from the temptation of

Jesus. (6 marks)

 Christians learn that Jesus fully understands our difficulties.

 Jesus is ready to help us in temptations.
 Learn that God cannot tempt us beyond our strength.
 God provides us with a way out.
 Should expect to be tempted like Jesus.
 It is normal to be tempted.
 Temptations strengthen Christian faith.
 We should use scriptures/bible to overcome temptations.
 We should seek the Holy spirit to help us overcome temptations.
6 x 1 = 6 marks
GATUNDU P2

1. (b)Explain how Jesus contradicted the popular Jewish expectations

of the Messiah.
 He was born in a humble family/His father being a carpenter.
 He was born in a manger/stable where cows were kept.
 He grew up like any other Jewish boy.
 During his dedication only two turtle doves were presented.
 He associated with sinners and tax collectors.
 He was a peaceful Messiah.
 He performed miracles only when necessary.
 He broke the Mosaic law and healed on the Sabbath.
 He did not fast as the Jewish people did.
 He died a miserable death on the cross which was unexpected for
the Messiah.
 He was not able to deliver the Israelites from the foreign rule of the
Romans. 2x4=8mks
(c) Give SEVEN reasons why some church Ministers are unpopular.
 Some are lovers of money/wealth.
 Some come with orthodox teachings contrary to the Doctrines of
their church/concepts.
 Their teaching is boring.
 Act as poor role models.
 Some practice nepotism.
 Tribalism/Ethnicity.
 Gender discrimination.
 Some squander church offerings/finances.
 Others live in luxury at the expense of the poor in the church.

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  Their background.
1x7=75mks
LARI P2

2. a) Narrate action which took place during the presentation of

Jesus in the temple. (8 marks)
 Jesus parents offered a sacrifice of two doves for purification
 Simon took the child into his arms
 He praised God and gave thanks
 He prophesied Jesus mission
 Jesus parents marveled at Simon’s prophecy.
 Prophetess Anna thanked God and prayed for the child.
 She prophesied that Jesus was the redeemer of Jerusalem.
 Simon blessed the parents of Jesus.
 They were filled with the Holy Spirit.
(1x8=8mks)

b) Give reasons why Jesus called the twelve disciples in his ministry.
(5 marks)
 To represent the twelve tribes of Israel
 To be his close confidants
 To assist him in his public mission
 To bear witness
 To be role model to others
 To continue with his work after he would have left

c) Outline the problems faced by the followers of Jesus today.

(7 marks)
 Persecution on the account of their faith
 False accusation
 They are hated when they criticized evil
 Temptation /sickness /loss of loved ones
 Inadequate resources to spread the gospel
 Their messages are not taken seriously
 Those in authority do not support them
 Family matters /socio-economic matters take much of their time
WSTERN ZONE P2

3. b) What did Simon and Anna reveal abut the life of Jesus when
his parents presented him to the temple for dedication?
 Jesus was the Messiah
 Jesus would bring salvation to Israel
 Jesus mission is universal
 Jesus would be light to the revelation of the Gentiles
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 Jesus was going to suffer for the sake of human kind.
 He would deliver the Israelites from oppression
 His mission was to reveal God to human kind
 The coming of Jesus would cause division among people in Israel
 He would be a source of joy to many people.
 He would restore Jerusalem back to its glory.
(1 x 8 = 8marks)
 ELDORET EAST P2

c) What lessons can Christians learn form the shepherd’s response

to the Angel’s message?
 God demands obedience form us
 We should respond positively to God’s message and be ready to serve
him
 Christians should share the good news of the kingdom with others just
like the Angel shared the news with the shepherds’
 Christians should believe in Gods message and respond to it at once
 It is important to praise and glorify God
 We should sarve God with all our wealth
 God speaks to us despite our status in life
 God reveals his message to man
 All are called to server god (1 x 6 = 6marks)
 ELDORET EAST P2

2. a) Identify and show the groups of people who were prepared by

John the Baptist.
 Jesus – John urged them to repent and live according to God’s law.
He warned them of coming judgment and informed them that the
messiah will baptize them with fire and Holy Spirit.
 Rich – they were encouraged to share with the poor
 Soldiers – John told them not to rob or terrorize anyone.
 Tax collector – John told them not to take more than required.
 Herod / leader. John rebuked him for his immoral behavior.
(Mention the group / people alongside the message)
(1 x 4 = 4marks)
ELDORET EAST P2

b) Identify the new teachings of Jesus which could not be contained

in the Jewish traditions.
 Some duties could be done on Sabbath depending on need

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 Gentiles to be invited for worship
 Samaritans to be treated as neighbours
 People to be individually responsible for their own sin
 Love should be the greatest commandments.
 He focused on trust and faith not external observance of the law.
 Marriage should be permanent
 Adultery also includes looking at a woman lustfully.
 Anger and bad intention leads to murder so should be avoided.
(1 x 7 = 7marks)
 ELDORET EAST P2

c) How did Jesus observe the religious practices of his people?

 Was circumcised at 8 days old

 Was named at 8 days
 Jesus mother underwent purification after the birth of Jesus as
required by the law. Lev. 12:6
 Jesus was presented in the temple / dedicated to God as the first born
of his parents as required by law Exodus 31:1
 At the age of twelve, he attended the Passover feast in the temple of
Jerusalem in the company of his parents
 Jesus lived in Nazareth with His parents and was obedient to them.
Exodus 20:10
 After the healing of the ten lepers, Jesus told him / them to go and
show himself/ themselves to the priest / offer sacrifices according to
the Law of Moses. Lev. 13:14
 Jesus celebrated the Jewish religious festivals e.g. Passover, attended
the synagogue on the Sabbath day/ observed the Sabbath.
 Jesus appointed the twelve disciples to represent the 12 tribes of
Israel.
 Jesus kept the Jewish religious observance such as fasting / prayers.
 Jesus wore the prescribed fringes on his garments. Deut 22:12
ELDORET EAST P2

3. a) What can we learn from Jesus when He raised Jairus daughter

(Luke 8:4-56)? (7mks)
 Jesus gives life, He has power over death.
 Christians should approach and seek God with humility.
 God is available and visits His people.
 Jesus is the messiah- the son of God.
 Jesus gives hope to the desperate as He did to Jairus.
 Has no discrimination against women.
 The raising of Jairus was a foretaste of Jesus own resurrection.
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  There is hope after death.
(7x1=7 marks)

b) Describe the announciation of the birth of John the Baptist.

(7mks)

 Was announced by angel Gabriel.

 Angel Gabriel appeared to Zachariah as he performed his
priestly duties in the temple.
 The angel stood by the side of the altar.
 Zechariah was filled with fear that the angel told him not to fear.
 Zechariah did not believe angel’s message.
 Zechariah was struck dumb.
 Angel informed Zachariah that his prayer had been answered .
(7x1=7 marks)
-
c) What lessons can Christians learn about the person and mission
of John the Baptist from the message of angel Gabriel to
Zechariah? (6mks)
 He will bring joy to many.
 He will be great before God.
 He will be filled with the Holy spirit.
 He will reconcile the Israelites with God.
 Will bring justice.
 Will prepare people for the coming of messiah.
(6x1=6 marks)
BARINGO NORTH P2

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 TOPIC 11.

THE GALILEAN MINISTRY

2. (a) Describe the call of Levi in Luke 5: 27 – 32. (6mks)

 Jesus went out and saw a tax-collector sitting at the tax office.
 Jesus said to him, “follow me” and Levi everything, rose and
followed Jesus.
 Levi made a great feast in his house and there was a large
company of tax-collectors with them.
 Pharisees and Scribes murmured against Jesus disciples saying
that, they ate and drink with tax-collectors.
 Jesus answered them, “Those who are well have no need of a
physician, but those who are sick.
 Jesus said that I have come not to call the righteous but sinners to
repentance. 6mks
 KIRINYAGA P2

(b) Give reasons why Jesus appointed the twelve apostles.

(8mks)
 To teach them real meaning of the kingdom of God.
 To be His companions and personal assistants.
 To form an inner group which would accompany Him during His
public ministry.
 To be witnesses to His saving acts to the world.
 To help Him carry out His work of salvation.
 To reveal His person and give them a new understanding of His
messiah ship.
 To train them for His mission after His death.
 To lay foundation for the establishment of the New Israel (church).
 To continue with the biblical theme of election in which God would
eventually restore the broken relationship with human beings.
 - To symbolize the reconstruction of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Any 8 x 1 = 8mks
KIRINYAGA P2

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 (c) Give reasons why a person should be converted to
Christianity. (6mks)
 To have eternal life / enter heaven.
 To enter God’s kingdom on earth.
 To turn away from sin.
 To enjoy God’s blessings.
 To be a witness of Jesus death and resurrection.
 To be able to serve God / preaching.
 To belong to God’s covenant.
 To be the light / salt of the world.
 To acquire a new identity / new name.
 To escape God’s judgement.
 - To identify with a spiritual group.
6mks
KIRINYAGA P2

3.(a) Explain the significance of miracles in the ministry of Jesus.

(8mks)
 Significance of miracles in the ministry of Jesus.
 Miracles were a proof that the kingdom of God had come.
 Miracles proved that Jesus was the source of life.
 Miracles strengthened the faith of his audience.
 Miracles were a proof that Jesus cared for both spiritual
and bodily health / provide for our needs
 Miracles manifested God’s love/concern for mankind.
 Miracles show that Jesus came to liberate / redeem /
save people from sin / death.
 Miracles proved God is powerful.
 Miracles show that Jesus had come for all.
 Miracles show that the kingdom He represented was for
those who had faith in God.
 Miracles forms part of Jesus teaching ministry.
 Miracles of Jesus draw crowds to Him. This gave Jesus
opportunities to teach many people.
 - Miracles were a sign of the presence of God through
Jesus. 8mks
 KIRINYAGA P2

(b) Give reasons why Jesus was not anxious to disclose his
messiah ship. (6mks)

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  Jesus wanted people to learn slowly on their own who He
was.
 He feared people would make Him a political messiah by
force if they knew He was
 the Messiah.
 He knew the misunderstanding people had about the
messiah that is political Messiah
 who would liberate them.
 His earlier revelation of His messiah ship would have led
to any an rejection.
 If Romans knew He was the Messiah they would have
killed Him in fear of being overthrown.
 It was His humble character of not wanting to show off.
 To avoid confrontation with Pharisees.
6mks
KIRINYAGA P2
(f) Identify instances when Jesus was tempted during his life.
(6mks)
 Tempted in the wilderness by Satan before He started
His public Ministry.
 Tempted in Nazareth when people asked him to perform
miracles He had performed in Capernaum.
 He was tempted by two sons of Zebedee when they
asked Him to destroy the unwelcoming
 Samaritan villages LUKE 9:51-56.
 He was tempted during the transfiguration when Peter
wanted to build three tents.
 - He was tempted when He predicted his coming
suffering and Peter objected to it and Jesus told him
“Go behind me Satan”.
 He was tempted at the Garden of Gethsemane before his
arrest when He asked God
 “Remove this cup from me”.
 - He was tempted while on the cross by the people and
even one of the thieves crucified with Him told Him to
save Himself from the cross.
6mks
KIRINYAGA P2

2. (a) Describe the incident when Jesus was rejected at Nazareth.

(Lk4:16-30) (7mks)
 Jesus came to Nazareth where he was brought up.

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  He went to the synagogue as he usually did on the Sabbath
day.
 He was given the book of prophet Isaiah and he stood up to
read.
 He opened the book, found the place that was written about him
and read it to the people.
 After reading he closed the book and gave it to the attendant
and sat down.
 Everybody in the synagogue looked at him.
 He told them that the scripture he has read was fulfilled in their
hearing.
 People wondered aloud saying “is this not Joseph’s son?”
 Jesus told them that they would ask him to do in his own
country things he had done in Capernaum / he told them that a
prophet is not accepted in his own country.
 He told them that there were many widows in Israel during the
time of Elijah but God sent the prophet to a widow in
Zarephath / God only healed Naaman the Syrian of leprosy
during the time of prophet Elisha.
 They were filled with anger / wanted to throw him head long
over the cliff.
 Jesus passed through their midst and went away.
(any 7x1 = 7mks)

(b) Give four reasons why Jesus faced opposition from the
Pharisees in Galilee. (Lk. 5:12 – 6:11) (8mks)

 Jesus touched a man with leprosy which was against the Jewish
law.
 He forgave sins which the Pharisees knew only God could do /
during the cure of the paralytic.
 He mixed / ate with the tax collectors who were known to be
sinners.
 His disciples did not fast, like those of John the Baptist which
annoyed the Pharisees.
 He challenged them to move from the old traditional orders to
the new ones which he had brought.
 The disciples of Jesus plucked and ate corn on the Sabbath day
which was unlawful / he healed on the Sabbath.
(any 4x2=8mks)

(c) State five ways in which church leaders can respond to

those who oppose them in their work.
(5mks)
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  Find out the causes / reasons for the opposition.
 The church leader should pray for / with them.
 Explain to them the Gospel of truth in a humble manner / guide
and counsel them.
 Seek reconciliation through a third party / another person.
 Involve them in decision making / church activities.
 Recognize their efforts in supporting the church matters.
 Visit them in their homes / fellowship with them.
 Assist them when in problems (financially / materially).
 Send them messages of encouragement.
 Change approach to issues / reform where necessary. (any 5
x 1 = 5mks)
NANDI CENTRAL P2

2. (a) Describe the healing of the leper in Lk 5:12-16

(7mks)

 While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy.
 when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and besought him asking
him to heal him.
 Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him saying I will be
clean”.
 Immediately the leprosy left him.
 He charged him to tell no one
 But to go and show himself to the priest and make an offering for
his cleansing as Moses commanded for a proof to the people.
 The report went abroad concerning him and multitudes gathered to
hear and to be healed of their infirmities.
 Jesus withdrew to the wilderness and prayed.
Any 7 points 7 x 1 Max 7 marks

(b) Give seven reason why Jesus healed the sick during his
Galilean ministry (7mks)

 To demonstrate Gods love for human beings

 To take away their pain/suffering
 To strengthen peoples faith
 As away of destroying the work of Satan.
 To fulfill Old Testament prophesies.
 To demonstrate that Gods kingdom had come.
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  To show that he was the son of God.
 To show that his mission was universal.
 To show that he ha power over nature
Any 7 points 7 x 1 Total marks 7mks

(c) State six reasons why Christians are called to be disciples

today (6mks)

 To pray for the sick.

 To condemn evil in society
 To lead people to repentance
 To preach about Gods Kingdom
 To care for the less fortunate in society
 To evangelize the word of God
 To warn people about the judgment of God

Any 6 points 6 x 1 Total 6mks

SUNSHINE /PANGANI P2

2.(a) Describe the raising of Jairus’ daughter. (7 marks)

 Jesus was requested by Jairus who was a leader of a synagogue,
to go and heal his only daughter who was very sick.
 Jesus accepted Jairus’ humble request
 But a word came that girl was dead and therefore no need to
bother Jesus.
 Jesus asked Jairus to have faith and told mourners not to wail
because the girl was just asleep.
 Jesus together with Peter, John and James and the parents of the
dead girl’s hand and commanded her to rise to which she
responded.
 Jesus requested that she be given something to eat.
 The miracle was to remain a secret.

(b) Narrate the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke’s

Gospel. (7 marks)

 Jesus told the parable to answer a question from a lawyer

who wanted to know who his neighbor was.
 Jesus gave a story of a man who was attacked by robbers on
his way from Jerusalem to Jericho.
 The man was seriously injured and left for dead.
 A priest passed by and ignored him.
 A Levite also passed by but paid no attention as well.
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  However, when a Samaritan found the injured, he had
compassion on him, nursed his wounds and took him to an
inn and paid for his expenses.
 He promised to come back and pay for his expenses.
 Jesus asked the lawyer to say who among the three had
proved a neighbour to the injured man.
 The lawyer answered that it was the Samaritan.
 Jesus told the lawyer to go and do as the Samaritan had
done.

(c) State six factors which hinder Christians from practicing

Jesus’ command to love one’s neighbour.
(6 marks)

 Inadequate resources
 Inaccessibility
 Language barrier
 Adverse environmental conditions
 Cultural beliefs and traditions
 Insecurity
 Lack of technical know-how/knowledge
KASSU P2

2. (a) With reference to Luke 8:22-25, describe the calming of

the storm. (7marks)
 Jesus and his disciples were crossing lake Galilee
 he fell into a deep sleep
 a fierce storm that threatened to sink the boat started
 they tried to wake Jesus up hoping he could help them
 Jesus woke up and commanded the wind and water to
be calm
 He asked them why they lacked faith
 They wondered who Jesus was that even the winds and
water obey

(b) With reference to the sermon on the plain, state six

teachings of Jesus on the qualities of a true discipleship
 Obedience to Gods teachings
 Love for all including enemies
 Generosity
 Firm unshakable faith
 Not judging others
 Showing compassion for others
 Perseverance in persecution
 Morally upright
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 (c) What lessons do Christians learn about Jesus from the raising
of the widow’s son at Nain. (7marks)
 compassion to those suffering
 Jesus has power over death
 There is hope for life after death
 Christens should be non -discriminative regardless of
status
 Christians should empathize with the needy

MOKASA P2

2 a. Identify the mission of Jesus from the extract that he read from
the book of Isaiah in the synagogue.
 He came to bear witness to the truth
 He came to bring salvation to the world
 He came to sacrifice his own life for the sins of mankind
 He came to become the light of the world
 He came to give people the power to become children of God
 He came to forgive mans’ sins and reconcile him with God
 He came to give eternal life
 He came to judge the world and pass judgment to sinners
 He came to enable the people to worship the father in spirit and truth
Any 7x1=7marks

b. Explain four teachings of Jesus in the parable of the sower.

 God’s word is preached to all people but it is received differently.

 Some are preached to, but the devil takes it away so that they do not
believe.
 People receive the word of God gladly but it fades during temptations
 Some people receive the word of God faithfully until it bears fruits
 Jesus is compared to the sower sowing seed to all the people
 The seed is the word of God which Jesus came to sow in the minds of
human beings.
 The kingdom of God faces challenges as it grows
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c. Give reasons why some people find it difficult to obey God’s
commandments. (5marks)
 Pride
 High academic knowledge/science and technology
 Opposition from power of the devil
 Belief in materialism
 Lack of faith
 Fear of persecution
 Other religious beliefs/influence by other religions.
 Inadequate role models among Christians
 leadership wrangles in the church
 Different interpretation of the scriptures
 Poverty which dehumanizes a person. any 5x1=5marks
MBOONI WEST P2

2. (a) Outline six ways in which John the Baptist prepared the way
for the Messiah. (6 marks)
 He told the people to repent their sins and be baptized
 He condemned Jewish leader for being hypocritical
 He warned that Gods judgment as at had for all sinners
 He told the people that Abraham’s descendants alone did not make
one righteous with God
 The should ensures the needy are catered for by sharing
 Tax collectors should be honest in their dealing
 Soldier should not accuse falsely
 He condemned the immoral behavior of King Herod
7 x 1 = 7 marks

(b) Identify qualities of a true disciple as found in Luke 6:20 – 49.

(8 marks)
 Self denial
 Perseverance in the face of persecution
 Unwavering faith in Jesus
 Love for enemies
 Obedience to Jesus teaching.
 Generosity
 Self criticism
 Ready to forgive those who wrong them
 Compassion and kindness to others 8x 1 = 8 marks

(c) Write down six ways in which Christians show faith in God.
(6 marks)
 Praying to God
 Forgiving those who wrong them
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  Preaching the word of God
 Repenting their sin
 Condemning evil in society
 Reading the bible
 Living according to the commandments (6 X 1=6 marks)
KAHURO/KIHARU P2

2. a) Explain four reasons why Jesus faced opposition from

Pharisees in Galilee.
(Luke 5:12-6-11)
 Jesus touched a man with leprosy which was against the Jewish
law.
 He forgave sins which the Pharisees know only God could do.
 He mixed with the tax collectors who were known to be sinners.
 Jesus made it clear to them that he had not come to call the
righteous but sinners to repentant.
 His disciples did nor fast, like those of John the Baptist which
annoyed the Pharisees.
 He challenged them to move from the old traditional orders the new
ones which he had brought.
 The disciples of Jesus plucked and ate grains on the Sabbath day
which was unlawful. (1x6)

b) Identify seven roles John the Baptist in the preparation of

Messiah. (7mks)
 He was the link between the Old Testament and New Testament.
 He asked people to repent and baptized people in river Jordan.
 He preached to the people about Jesus, the Lamb of God who
would take away the sins of the world.
 H e introduced Jesus to the people of Israel as the Messiah.
 H e baptized Jesus.
 He condemned evils that were being carried out in Israel.
 He condemned the Pharisees for their hypocrisy and the pagan
Roman authorities.
 He ushered people to the Messianic era.
(1x7)

c) Identify seven problems faced by new converts in the church

today. (7mks)
 Sometimes not fully accepted.
 Older Christians may not serve as role models.
 May not be given responsibilities.
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  Older Christians expect them to change faster than they can.
 Some experience problems of communication.
 Not recognized.
 The financial demands of the church may be too much for them.
 Lack of assistance.
 Some get frustrated when their expectations are not met.
(1x7)
SUBUKIA P2

2. (a) Describe the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness before he

began his public ministry.
 Jesus was led into the wilderness where he stayed for forty days.
 He ate nothing and therefore he felt hungry
 The devil asked him to command a stone to become bread if he
was the son of God.
 Jesus told him that man could not live on bread alone
 The devil took Jesus up and showed him the Kingdoms of the
world and asked him to worship him, so that he could give him
everything.
 Jesus told the devil that only God alone is to be worshipped and
served.
 The devil took Jesus to the pinnacle of the temple and asked him
to throw himself down for God would command angels to guard
him.
 Jesus told the devil that one should not tempt God.
(4 x 2 = 8 marks)
(b) What lessons do christians learn from the temptations of Jesus?

 They should be knowledgeable in the scripture/biblical verses.

 They should resist the devil
 Temptations are part of christian life
 They should have faith, in God/no temptations beyond their limit.
 They should worship God alone.
 They should not put God to test
 They should desire to have the Holy Spirit
 They should be content with what they have
 Fasting is important in their lives. (5 x 1 = 5 marks)
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(c) Explain the significance of the parables of Jesus.
 He wanted to explain the nature of the kingdom of God to attract
people’s interest in his kingdom.
 Parables were common methods of teaching during the time of Jesus.
 Jesus used parables to bring out the attributes of an invisible God.
 Some parables teach about the needs to love ones neighbour.
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  Identify people who were sincere in seeking the Kingdom of God from
the on lookers.
 He wanted to challenge his hearers and challenge their imagination
 Wanted to make an indirect attack on the opponents like the
Pharisees. scribes and Sadducees.
 To teach the disciples that they should be persistent and never be
discouraged. (7 marks)
KIKUYU P2

2. a) Explain four reasons why the scribes and Pharisees opposed

Jesus. (8 marks)

 Jesus claim to have the power to forgive; According to them, this was
blasphemy punishable by death (Lk 9: 20-23)
 Jesus association with tax collectors and sinners; Jesus befriended
and accepted invitation to the house of tax collectors; Pharisees and
scribes complained to Jesus disciples. (Lk5:30)
 Jesus failure to observe the law on fasting (Lk 5: 33-39) To Jesus
fasting twice a week was equivalent to making guests at a wedding
party go without food while the bride groom was with them – He was
introducing a new order radically different from the old.
 Jesus altitude from that of the Pharisees on the Sabbath. According to
Him, Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath.
 Jesus popularity – Ordinary Jews were happy with Jesus unlike the
sharp hostilitythe Pharisees showed Him. His popularity led to a lot of
hostility from the Pharisees. 4 x 2 = 8 marks

b) Describe the qualities of true discipleship as taught by Jesus.

(6 marks)
 Perseverance in the face of persecution
 Unwavering faith in Jesus
 Love for enemies
 Obedience to Jesus teachings
 Implementers of Jesus teachings
 Exercise self criticism before judging others
 Showing compassion to others
 *Must be generous. 6 x 1 = 6 marks
c) Identify and suggest solutions to the problems experienced by
modern church leaders. (6 marks)
 Lack of funds – start income generating projects
 Opposition – learn to persevere and face opposition with
courage/accept their mistakes.
 Leadership wrangles – try to reconcile church members and not take
sides.
 Persecution – Endure any form of persecution.
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 Splinter group – seek to unite their congregation by preaching
tolerance, love and reconciliation.
 Immorality in the church – Inculcate good morals especially among the
youth.
 Robbery/theft – involve the state machinery/police to deal with crime in
the children.
 Language barriers – Learn the language of the congregation.
 Tribal differences – try to preach unity in diversity
 Infrastructure – appeal to the government to develop the infrastructure.
 Political interference – preach peace in the society.
6 x 1 = 6 marks
GATUNDU P2

1. (a)Relate the cure of the man with a withered hand. (Lk 6:6-11)

 On the Sabbath, Jesus was teaching in the synagogue and there

was a man whose right hand was withered.
 The Scribes and Pharisees were there to see whether he would heal
on the Sabbath.
 Jesus knew their thoughts and called the man with the withered
hand to stand up and come out.
 The man came and stood in the middle.
 Jesus then asked if it was lawful on the Sabbath day to do good or
to harm to save life and or to destroy it.
 He asked the man to stretch out his hand.
 Immediately the hand was restored.
 The teachers of the law were annoyed and plotted what they might
do to Jesus. 1x7=7mks

(b) Mention SEVEN problems encountered by Jesus as a result of
performing miracles.

 Confrontation with the Pharisees because of the Sabbath healing.

 He was accused of blasphemy by calling himself the son of God and
forgiving sins.
 Some people only wanted to follow him because of the miracles.
 His disciples at time misunderstood him.
 Due to his popularity after working miracles he faced hindrance.
 His miracles led to His death on the cross at last.
 He was questioned about the source of His authority.
 He was accused of using Beelzebuls’ power.
1x7=7mks
(c) Give reasons why some Christians are scepticalabout miracles
today.
 Some people use them for monetary gains.
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 Some use them to attract attention so as to be seen as important
especially in the case of splinter groups.
 People can do miracles without God’s assistance and sometimes it
becomes hard to distinguish the genuine miracles from God and
those from other powers.
 Some use magic and tricks to perform miracles.
 The influence of scientific findings has made people skeptical about
miracles.
 The lifestyles of those performing miracles cast doubts about their
genuineness. 1x6=6mks
LARI P2

3 a) Outline the main teaching of Jesus in the sermon on the plain.

(8 marks)
 Blessed are the hungry for the word.
 Those who suffer /weeping /rejected/hated for Christ’s sake would be
rewarded.
 The rich/ joyful shall mourn /weep.
 Show unconditional love to enemies.
 Be merciful as their father God.
 Be non-judgmental to avoid being judged /condemned.
 Unconditional forgiveness.
 Be charitable /sharing with the needy.
 Obey the word of Jesus.
 Be peace markers.

b) In what ways did Jesus demonstrate the teaching in the sermon

on the plain in his ministry. (5marks)
 He suffered rejection at Nazareth.
 He was non –judgmental to sinners i.e. he mixed freely with them.
 He mixed freely with them.
 He was charitable /feeding of 5000.
 Loved his enemies i.e. the ear of the high priest’s servant.
 Asked God forgive those who crucified him.
c) Discuss how Christians continue with the healing ministry of
Jesus. (7marks)
 Laying hands on the sick /anointing them.
 Providing guidance and counseling.
 Constructing hospitals /health centers /rehabilitation centers.
 Providing curative /preventive drugs /treating sick.
 Preaching against evil /causes of ailments.
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  Providing food /clothing /shelter/finance to the sick
 Visiting the sick.
 Training medical personnel.
 Educating through seminars /workshops.
 Providing literature on health.
 Paying medical personnel.
(1x7mks)
WESTERN ZONE P2

4. a) Identify occasions in Luke’s gospel when Jesus was tempted.

(7mks)
 In the wilderness just before He began His ministry.
 During transfiguration when Peter wanted to build a tent so that
they may stay on the mountain.
 At His crucification when He was told to save Himself.
 When He asked to prove He was the son of God.
 When He was asked questions about payment of taxes.
 In the garden of Gethsemane. (7x1=7 marks)

b) Outline occasions when Jesus prayed.

(6mks)
 In the wilderness.
 Before choosing the 12 disciples before asking the disciples who
people said He was.
 During the feeding of 5000.
 Before the transfiguration.
 After the return of 72 disciples.
 When he taught the disciples how to pray.
 During the last supper.
 Jesus prayed for Peter.
 On the cross.
(6x1=6 marks)

c) Give reasons why prayer is an important aspect of Christian life.

(7mks)
 Prayers enable Christians to seek God’s guidance in their lives.
 Christians are able to present their needs during prayer.
 Through prayer, Christians submit to the will of God and live lives of
obedience.
 Prayers enable Christians to thank God for all His blessings.
 Christians are able to pray for others (sick, needy, drug addicts e.t.c)
 Prayers strengthen a Christian’s faith.
 Christians are able to praise and exalt God for being supreme in their
lives. (7x1=7 marks)
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TOPIC 12.
JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM
3. (a) Narrate the incident of the encountered between Jesus and
Zacchaeus in lk 19:1-10 (7mks)

 Jesus passed through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem.

 A man by the name Zacchaeus a tax collector was there /wealthy.
 He wanted to see Jesus, but being a short man, he decided to
climb a sycamore tree.
 When Jesus reached the spot, he told Zacchaeus to come down.
 Jesus told Zacchaeus that he wanted to stay in his house.
Zacchaeus welcomed Jesus with joy dined with him.
 when the people saw Him, they wondered why Jesus had gone to
be a guest of a sinner
 Zacchaeus surrendered half of his property to the poor,
 He also promised to pay back four times of anything we would have
cheated anyone.-
 Jesus told him that salvation had come into his house on that day.
 Jesus said that he had come to seek and to save the lost.

Any 7 points 7 x 1 max 7 marks -7mks

SUNSHINE/PANGANI P2

3 (a) The teaching that Jesus made to the guests at the Pharisees
house in
(Lk 14:1-14)
 Saving a life can be done on a Sabbath day.
 It is well to respond ton an emergency even on a Sabbath.
 Human life is more important than the animal which the
Pharisees accept to rescue on the Sabbath day.
 It is good for to humble him/sit in lowly place when invited.
 Those who exalt themselves will be humbled.
 It is a blessing to invite the poor/lame/blind etc to the feast.
 Those who do good for the less fortunate will be repaid
during the resurrection of the just.
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 (b) Reasons why Jesus used the parable of the great feast in his
teaching in
Lk 14:15 – 24)
 He wanted to explain that invitation to God’s kingdom is
open to everyone.
 He wanted to show that the Jews were given the first chance
to be part of God’s Kingdom but they rejected.
 He wanted to show that people reject Gods call due to
material possession /family commitment which can be a
stapling block on ones spiritual life.
 He wanted to show that gentiles/outcasts are called to God’s
kingdom to replace the non responding Jews.
 He needed to explain that God’s invitation/call is extended to
many people/God offers universal salvation.
 Those who refuse to accept God’s call will not receive
blessings of God’s kingdom/will not enter the kingdom of
God.
 He wanted the challenged the Jews/Pharisees who counted
themselves as righteous yet they failed to respond to God’s
call. (4x2 = 8mks)
TRANSMARA P2

3. (a) Relate the parable of the good Samaritan (8marks)

 a teacher of the law came to test Jesus
 he asked what to do to receive eternal life, Jesus answered by
giving a parable
 Jesus asked for his interpretation of the law, and he answered well
 to seek an assurance, he asked who his neigbour was
 Jesus the gave the story of the Samaritan who was on his way to
Jericho
 on the way he was attacked by robbers, beaten and left half dead
 many passed by and ignored him including a Levite and a priest
 a Samaritan passed by, stopped to help him
 he bandaged the wounds and took him to hospital where he would
meet all the expenses incurred
 Jesus told him to behave like the Samaritan
MOKASA P2

3. (a) Describe the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30 – 37).
(7 marks)
 A man was going from Jerusalem to Chericho
 He fell in the hands of robbers, beat him, striped him, and departed
leaving him half dead
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  A priest happened to be passing by and when he saw him he
passed the other side
 A Levite also passed when he saw he pasted the other side.
 A Samaritan came and saw the man
 He had compassion and went with him
 He bound his wounds, pouring oil and wine
 He set him on his beast and brought him to an inn
 He took care of him
 The next day he took two denarii and gave to the housekeeper
 He told him to take care of him until he comes back

(b) Outline the preparations Jesus made before his triumphant

entry in Jerusalem Luke 19:28 – 35. (7 marks)
 Jesus approached Jerusalem from Bethphage
 He sent two disciples ahead of him
 He instructed them that they will find a colt
 They were to take the colt
 If the owner asked where they were taking
 To tell him the master is in need of it
 They went and found as Jesus had told them
 They brought it to Jesus
 They put their garment and Jesus rode out it
7 x 1 = 7 marks

(c) Explain how the youth can be aided to appreciate people with
disabilities. (6 marks)
 By parents and teachers teaching that the disabled are not different
from them but that they have special needs
 By encouraging them to interact with the disabled and get to know
them as individuals
 By encouraging the to invite the disabled to social events such as
parties and games to interact
 By providing for the needs of the disabled in the society
 By encouraging the youth to give assistance to the disabled for
instance walking across a street or helping them with their homework
 By taking them to a seminars and conferences when various
disabilities are discussed
 By parents teachers and leaders in the community setting a good
example by treating people with disabilities as normal people
6 x 1 = 6 marks KIHARU/KAHURO P2

3. (a) Desribe Jesus triumphant entry in Jerusalem Luke 19: 28 - 35.

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 Jesus approached Jerusalem passing through Bethany and Mount
Olives.
 He sent two of the disciples to a village to get him a donkey on which
nobody had hidden before.
 He gave the disciples clear instruction that if the owner of the colt
asks/ demanded to know why they untying it. They were to respond.
“The Lord has need of it”.
 As Jesus ride along the Jews (crowd) spread their garments on the
road.
 The crowds following him rejoined and praised God for all the
wonderful work Jesus had done “teaching, preaching, feeding the
hungry.
 The crowd’s sung “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the
Lord” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest”
 The crowds a clamed Jesus as King.
 The pharisees objected to the crowds singing and asked Jesus to
silence them
 Jesus responded that if the followers were silent the very stones
would cry out.
 This meant that the pharisees to be more insensitive than stones to
know what is happening for the Messiah had come. KIKUYU P2

3. a) Relate the parable of the shrewd manager in Lk 16:1-13.

(8 marks)
 Jesus said there was once a rich man who employed his servant to
manage his property.
 He called him and told him to give a complete account of how he had
handled his property.
 The shrewd manager knew his master was sacking him.
 He made friendship with debtors so that they could take case of him
where sacked.
 One debtor owned his master 100 barriers and asked to make it 50.
Another owned his master the 1000 bushels of wheat was told to
reduce to 800. The master praisedhim for doing a shrewd thing.
 Jesus praised the shrewd manager since he acted promptly and with
great mind intimes of crisis.
 Jesus calls his followers to also make critical decisions about following
him.
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b) Describe the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.
(Lk 19:28-40) (7 marks)
 Jesus came near Bethphage and Bethany. He sent 2 disciples to the
village to bring a colt/ donkey.
 He told them to tell the owner that the master need it.
 They took the colt to Jesus.
 They threw their cloaks on the animal and helped Jesus to get on.
 People spread their cloaks on the road for the donkey to walk on.
 Near Jerusalem, disciples praised and thanked God in loud voices.
 Pharisees were not happy they told Jesus to tell his disciples to keep
quiet.
 Jesus told them if he keeps quiet the stones would shout.
 When Jesus saw Jerusalem he wept.
7 x 1 = 7 marks
c) Give 5 lessons Christians learn from Jesus teaching on wealth.
(5 marks)
Christians learnt that;
 God bless us with riches Christians should take care of the poor.
 We should share out wealth.
 We should not love riches more than God.
 Jesus did not condemn wealth but it’s the attitude towards it.
 If we love wealth more than God we will not inherit God’s kingdom.
 We should use wealth to glorify God. God is the source of all
blessings.
 We should use wealth to maintain God’s work.
 We should tithe honestly.
 We should seek spiritual wealth more than material wealth.
Any other relevant point 5 x 1 = 5 marks
GATUNDU P2
c) Identify ways in which church leaders prepare the way for the
second coming of messiah. (8marks)
 Preaching the good news about Jesus.
 Calling people to repentance.
 Baptizing people.
 Observing the Ten Commandments.
 Pointing out evils in the society.
 Offering guidance and counseling.
 Advocating for human rights.
 Praying for the nation .
(2x4=8)
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 TOPIC 13
JESUS MINISTRY TO JERUSALEM
(c) Give six lessons Christians learn from the incident when
Jesus cleansed the temple. (6 marks)

The church is a holy place and should be kept so,

The church is a place of worship / praise and exalting God it should
not be used for other purposes such as politics/business.
 The church is a place meant for prayer and should be respected.
 Christians learn that doing evil in Gods place is dishonoring Him.
 They should be ambassadors of Christ and demonstrate proper
usage of the church and its facilities.
 Christian leaders should avoid exploiting other Christians in the
church by asking for excessive contributions.
 Christians should pay more attention to inward righteousness than
external observance of rituals.
 Christians should have courage to condemn any form of evil
malpractices by leaders in the church/society.
Any 6 points 6 x 1 total 6 mks
3. (a) Describe the seven causes of conflict between Jesus and the
Jewish religious leaders in his Jerusalem ministry.(7 mks)
 They questioned the authority Jesus was using to teach Lk 20: 1-8
 In the parable of the tenants, Jesus accused the Jewish leaders for
rejecting God’s prophets and plotting to kill him. (Lk 20:9-18)
 They conflicted on the issue of whether to pay taxes to Caesar or
not. (Lk 20:19-26)
 The question about resurrection. The Sadducees did not believe in
resurrection. He challenged them that they did not understand the
resurrection life yet it was in the writings of Moses whom they
quoted. LK 20;27-39.
 He claimed to be the Messiah and said that even David called Him
Lord in the book of Psalms. Lk 20:4-44
 Jesus openly condemned the hypocrisy / arrogance of the leaders
because they Loved the best seats in the synagogues / made long
prayers/ put on robes. Lk 20: 45-47
 He condemned the offerings of the rich Jewish leaders which were
meant to show off but praised the widows offering which was made
out of self-sacrifice. Lk 21: 1-4
 (1 x 7 = 7 mks)
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3. (c) Reasons why Christians take part in the Lord’s supper
 Through it they remember the death of Jesus as a sacrifice for the
forgiveness of sin.
 The ceremony is a form of thanking God for his love/redemption plan.
 It is time that Christians reaffirm/renew their faith to God/bind
themselves in the covenant.
 Gives Christians an opportunity to repent.
 Unites the behaviours/they fellowship/share with one another
 Those who take experience the presence of God through the sharing
of the bread and wine which represent the blood and body of Jesus
Christ.
 It is a sign of obedience to Christ who commanded the disciples to do
it in his memory.
 Through it the Christians participate in the second coming of Jesus.
 It is a fore taste of the heavy banquet/heavenly feast which Jesus
promised his disciples.
(6 x 1 = 6mks)
TRANSMARA P2

3 a. Describe the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.

 When Jesus was near Jerusalem, he sent two of his disciples to the
village nearby.
 The disciples were to find a colt tied on which no one had ridden
 They were to untie the colt and bring it to Jesus
 If asked why they were untying it, they were to say that the master
needed it.
 The disciples needed went and found the colt as Jesus had told them.
 The owner asked them why they were untying the colt and they told
him what Jesus had said.
 They brought the colt to Jesus
 They cast their garments upon the colt and set Jesus upon it
 Jesus rode on the colt as people spread their clothes on the road
 The multitude of the disciples rejoiced and praised God
 They hailed Jesus as the king who comes in the name of the lord and
peace in heaven
 Some Pharisees asked Jesus to silence the crowd but he told them
that even if they kept quiet the stones would cry out.
8x1=8marks
b. State six ways through which Jesus changed the Jewish attitude
towards the poor. (6marks)
 He associated with them during his ministry
 He ate with sinners
 He associated and praised the Gentiles

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 He used parables in favour of the poor, the unjust judge and the
widow; Rich man and lazurus
 He healed the lepers and the blind
 He gave women prominent positions in his ministry
 He commended the widows contribution in the temple
 He was crucified with thieves who were despised in the society
First 6x1=6marks
MBOONI EAST P2

3. a) Describe the parable of Tenants (Luke 20:9-16) (6mks)

 A certain man planted a vineyard.

 he let it out to tenants and then went away for a long time.
 When the time for harvest came, he sent his servants to collect his
share of harvest.
 The tenants beat up three of the man’s servant that he had sent.
 The owner of the vine yard then sent his own son.
 The son was beaten up and killed.
 Jesus poses a question “What then will the owner of the vine yard
do to them?”
 The owner was to destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to
others

b) Describe the happenings at the end of the world according to

Jesus’ teachings in Luke’s gospel (Luke 21:5-38)
(6mks)
 Jerusalem was going to be destroyed because of her refusal to
recognize and accept the Messiah.
 People will come, claiming to be Jesus the Messiah, the son of
God.
 There will be war between nations.
 Natural calamities; like earth quakes, famine and plaque will occur
 Strange heavenly beings will come from the sky.
 There will be disruption in sky in the sea.
 All nations will be in despair
 People will faint from the fear as they witness these signs.
 At the end of all these the “son of man” will appear in power and
glory.
SUBUKIA P2

2. (a) Identify four ways in which the teachers of the law exhibited
hypocrisy according to Jesus in Luke 20:45-47
(8 marks)
 They loved to be greeted with respect in public places.
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  They said long prayers filled with self righteousness.
 They sought places of honours in synagogues at banquets.
 They exploited the property of widows.
(First 4 x 2 = 8 marks)

(b) Explain Jesus’ teachings about the events surrounding his

second coming as found in Luke 21:5 - 38
 Destruction of Jerusalem.
 People will come claiming to be Jesus.
 Wars between nations.
 Natural calamities/earthquakes/famines/plagues.
 Strange heavenly bodies falling from the sky.
 Disruption in the sky and sea.
 All nations will be in despair.
 People will faint from fear of these signs.
 Arrest/prosecution/imprisonment by soldiers
(Any 7 x 1 = 7 marks)

(c) Explain various ways in which Christians should prepare for the
second coming of Christ.

 Christians not to lose hope in the face of trials and tribulations/yearn

for the Kingdom.
 Christians should lead righteous lifes/avoid too much feasting and
drinking.
 Christians should be watchful/praying/stand firm in their faith.
 Christians should preach the word of God to those who have not
heard it.
 Obedience to God’s commandments.
 Doing charitable work/helping the needy/orphans/aged.
 Repent their sins constantly. (Any 5 x 1 = 5 marks)
LAIKIPIA P2

2. a) Highlight significance of the transfiguration to Jesus and His

disciples. (7mks)

 It confirmed to the disciples that Jesus was the son of God.

 The voice confirmed that whatever Jesus was doing was the will of
God.
 Strengthened the faith of the disciples so that after the death of
Jesus they could continue with His mission.
 The dazzling appearance showed the glory or holiness of Jesus
and the cloud was a symbol of the presence ofGod.
 It showed that Jesus is the fulfillment of the law and prophecy.
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  It marked the onset of his passion that would lead to His death.
 It showed that God had sent Jesus to usher in a new kingdom.
 It prepared Peter for the future leadership of the church.
(7x1=7 marks)
b) Give reasons why Judah Iscariot betrayed Jesus?
(7mks)
 Could have been an informer of Jewish leaders.
 May have been overcome by the power of evil spirit.
 He expected Jesus to be political messiah.
 Had little faith in Jesus.
 He was motivated by greed for money.
 He expected material benefits from Jesus.
 Never believed that Jesus would die.
(7x1=7 marks)

c) Outline the importance of eschatology to Christians today.

(6mks)
 People should have no doubt about the terrifying happening.
 People should not be caught unaware.
 People should always be watchful.
 People should pray that they will escape what will happen.
 People to pray that they will be faithful.
(6x1=6 marks)
BARINGO NORTH P2

TOPIC 14
JESUS PASSION, DEATH, AND
RESURECTION
3 (a) Reasons why Jesus celebrated the last supper with His
disciples.
 To hand over the ministry to Peter who he cautioned would
deny him but would later strengthen his disciples.

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  To prepare his disciples for his coming death i.e. bread
symbolized his body and wine his blood.
 To name or reveal his betrayer – Judas the Iscariot.
 To review his ministerial mission before going to heaven.
 To show compliance to Jewish Passover celebration.
 To give his disciples a sense of direction.
 To build a team spirit among his disciples in face of coming
tribulation.
 To give them assurance who was coming to be with them – the
Holy Spirit. (any 5x1 = 5mks)

(b) Revelation about disciples of Jesus during the last supper.

 They had not recognized Peter’s leadership abilities – Peter’s

potential to succeed Jesus i.e. argued who among them should
be considered great.
 They had sense of loyalty of Jesus e.g. agreed to meet to
celebrate the last supper.
 Some of them had lost faith / confidence in Jesus e.g. Judas
Iscariot who was to be betrayer.
 They were pre-occupied with personal leadership rewards –
each wanted to succeed Jesus.
 They did not have the full grasp of the impending crisis which
would follow betrayal of Jesus
i.e. wondered who betrayer would be.
 They had great love / sense of commitment to Jesus e.g. Peter
declared he was not only
ready to go with Jesus to prison but to die with Him also.
(any 5x2 = 10mks)

(c) What lessons can Christians learn from the testimony of the
repentant thief?
 Christians should be pre-occupied with their own sins /
Christians should not despise others.
 God forgives sincere repentance of sins as He did to the
repentant thief.
 Christians should take personal initiative to seek God’s
forgiveness as he did repentant thief.
 God gives a chance for repentance to all sinners up to the last
moment of the physical death.

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  Christians should display humility / repentant spirit in the
presence of a servant of God.
 God listens to sincere repentance / rewards prayer of
repentance e.g. repentant thief was immediately rewarded with
eternal life.
 There is life after physical death and Christians should prepare
for it through repentance of their sins.
(any 5x1 = 5mks)
NANDI CENTRAL P2

3. (b) Significance of the events which took place when Jesus was
on the cross (7mks)

 Darkness symbolized that evil was at its climax when Jesus was
hanged on the cross.
 It signified Gods involvement as it disrupted nature
 (The tearing of the curtain in the temple symbolized the end of
Judaism and the beginning of Christianity/Accessibility to God.
 The prayer said by Jesus showed this total committement to Gods
will.
 After his cruxifion, the soldiers cast lots to divide His garments.
This action fulfilled the message in Psalms 22:18.
 On seeing Jesus die, the roman centurion servant who was present
testified to Jesus innocence. As a Gentile he recognized Jesus
lordship.
 One of the criminals crucified with Jesus usually referred to as the
repentant thief, acknowledged Jesus as the messiah and admitted
the justness of this own condemnational / There is life after death
as Jesus promises to be with him in paradise.
 Jesus forgave those who were crucifying them / Humble nature of
Jesus.
 The crowd which watched the death of Jesus, returned home
beating their breasts. This signified mourning /repentance for
participating in the death of Jesus.
Any 7 points max 7 marks
SUNSHINE/PANGANI P2

3. (b)State seven events which took place from the time of Jesus
crucifixion up to his death. (7 mks)
 Jesus asked God to forgive those who crucified him.
 The Roman soldiers cast lots to share garments.
 The crowd watched from a distance.
 The leaders challenged Jesus to save Himself if the was Christ.
 He was offered vinegar.
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 The unrepentant thief told Jesus to save Himself and save them.
 The repentant their asked Jesus to remember him in paradise.
 Jesus assured the repentant thief of a place in paradise.
 There was darkness over the whole land for three hours.
 Jesus cried out and committed his soul to into God’s hands.
 He died / breathed His last.
 The centurion confessed that Jesus was a righteous man.
 The people who witnessed this incident returned home sorrowful.
 The temple curtain cut into two / split.
(1 x 7 = 7 mks)
(c) Give reasons why Jesus appeared to his disciples after his
resurrection. (6 mks)
 To prove to them the power of God.
 Make them realize / understand the fulfillment of O.T.
prophecies
 comfort and bless them.
 Prove that He was alive
 Prove the prophecies that on the third day; Jesus would rise
again
 Promise them the Holy Spirit
 Strengthen their faith
 Enable them understand His missions
 Commission them to be His witnesses / continue His work of
preaching / repentance and forgiveness of sin.
(Any 6 x 1 = 6 mks)
KASSU P2

3. (b) State six lessons Christians learn from Jesus’ trial by Pilate
(6marks)
 Christians should not accuse others falsely
 Not be influenced to make wrong decisions
 Be fair in their actions
 Not abuse the power given to them
 Give proper guidance to others
 Be assertive in decision making

(d) Identify six ways in which Christians help the needy in society
today. (6marks)
 buying them clothes
 Giving clothes
 Praying for them
 Psychosocial support
 Paying them school fees
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3 . (c.) State lessons learnt by Christians from repentant thief

during crucifixion of Jesus- (6marks)

 Christians to correct those who indulge in sin

 Christians to recognize their sinful conditions as to repent.
 Christians should have hope for eternal life just like Jesus
promised the repentant thief
 Christians should turn to Christ for salvation as he is the savior
 Christians should not discriminate against non believers but
instead create a conducive environment to convert them.
 Christians should strengthen their faith in Jesus because he is the
messiah to be relied on and trusted
 Christians should believe in resurrection because Jesus had
power over death as he assured the repentant thief of being with
him in the kingdom of God.
6x1=6marks MBOONI EAST P2

3. c) Identify four activities that took place during betrayal and arrest
of Jesus. (8mks)
 Judas Iscariot appeared in garden accompanied by a large crowd
the priests, elders and temple guards.
 Judas identified Jesus by kissing him.
 Jesus asked Judas why he was betraying him with a kiss.
 The disciples tried to fight back to defend their master but Jesus
stopped them.
 Peter slashed one of the arrestor’s ear.
 Jesus was arrested and taken to the hands of the chief priest.
SUBUKIA P2

3. (a) Describe the preparations made by Jesus and his disciples for
the last supper
 Jesus sent Peter and John to go and prepare for the passover.
 He told them to enter the city. They will meet a man carrying a jar of
water.
 He told them to follow him into the house which he enters.

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  He told them to tell the house holder that the teacher says, where is
the guest room where I am to eat the passover with my disciples.
 He will show them a large upper room, furnished.
 There they should make ready.
 They went and found just what he had told them and prepared.

(Any 6 x 1 = 6 marks)
(b) Explain the extra-ordinary happenings that preceded the death of
Jesus
 A great multitude of the people and women who bewailed and
lamented him.
 Two criminals were crucified together with Him.
 The soldiers cast lots to divide his garments.
 He was mocked by soldiers and offered him vinegar.
 An inscription over him was put saying “This is the King of Jews”
 One of the criminals mocked him saying ‘you are the Christ, save
yourself and us’
 The other rebuked him and asked for forgiveness.
 Darkness covered over the whole land until the ninth hour/The
suns light failed.
 The curtains of the temple was cut into two.
(Any 6 x 1 = 6 marks)

(d) Give four evidences to show that Jesus rose from the dead
according to Lukes Gospel

 The woman who had gone to the tomb of Jesus found it empty.
 The angels told the woman that Jesus had risen.
 Jesus appeared to the two disciples on their way to Emmaus.
 The disciples witnessed his resurrection when he appeared to them in
Jerusalem.
 Shared a meal with the disciples after his resurrection in Jerusalem.
(Any 4 x 2 = 8 marks)
LAIKIPIA P2

3. (a) Describe the efforts made by the Jewish Religious Leaders to

have Jesus arrested and put to death.

 Paid Judas Iscariot to betray him.

 They used force witness to accuse Jesus of blasphemy.
 They hurried to try Jesus before his companions knew what had
accused.
 They formulated charges of treason against him.

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  They convinced Pilate to accept their demands to have Jesus
crucified.
 Armed guards and Roman soldiers were kept alert to dispense
Jesus disciples/supporters.
 A mob was organized to demand for Barabbas release.
 After Pilate permitted them, they led Jesus to the place of
crucifixion. 1x6=6mks
(b) Give reasons why Judas betrayed Jesus.
 Greed for money.
 Was working for the Jewish authorities.
 Satan entered him (possessed).
 Human weakness.
 Jesus did not meet Judas Expectation of Messiah.
 He lacked courage to stand with Jesus during temptation.
1x6=6mks

(c) Explain why the resurrection of Jesus is important to Christians

today.. (8mks)
 It is basis/basic of their faith.
 Ensures hope of eternal life.
 Through it death is conquered.
 It confirms Jesus as son of God.
 Gives encouragement to Christians to face suffering.
 Led to the coming of the Holy Spirit.
 It is a fulfillment of Jesus’ promise to his disciples.
 Confirms Jesus is alive.
 Confirms that Christians will resurrect in a new body form.
 It is basis of Christian teaching.
 Confirms that Jesus will come again to judge the living and the
dead. 1x8=8mks
LARI P2

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TOPIC 15

GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

4a) With reference to Acts 2:22-36, describe peter’s speech on the day
of Pentecost (7mks)

 He said the disciples were not drunk

 That the events of the day were fulfillment of Prophet Joel’s
message
 That Jesus was the son of God
 That Jesus performed miracles through the power of God
 That the people were the witnesses to the miracle of Jesus
 He accused them of crucifying Jesus
 That the death of Jesus was according to God’s will
 That God raised Jesus from death
 That resurrection of Jesus was foretold by David
 The disciples were witnesses to the risen Christ
 Jesus is exalted in heaven
 He called the people to repent their sins and be baptized and
save themselves from the crooked generation

MOKASA PP2

4.b) Relate peters message on the day of Pentecost.

(7 marks)
 Peter stood up to explain what was happening and defended the
disciples for not being drunk
 He explained that what was happening was the fulfillment of Joel’s
prophecies when God would send his spirit
 The messianic age had arrived in the person of Jesus Christ
 Jesus had been accredited by God to do mighty deeds, wonders and
signs
 Jesus suffered and was crucified by sinful people in accordance with
God’s plan
 God had raised Jesus from the dead and exalted him to his right hand
 The apostles are living witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus
 God exalted Jesus and made him both lord and Christ
 God has sent the Holy Spirit through Jesus
 Jesus is a descendant of King David

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  Peter invited people to repent and be baptized in the name of Christ for
the forgiveness of sins and reception of the Holy Spirit
 About 3000 people were converted to Christianity on that day

c) Show five ways through which the Gifts of the Holy Spirit are being
abused in the church today. (5 marks)

 Some people give false prophecies which mislead

 Those who have gifts feel superior to those who do not have
 Some use their gifts to acquire material possessions e.g. healing
 Some who claim to have the gift act the contrary as they are involved
in evil deeds
 Those who speak in tongues fail to give correct interpretation to the
congregation
 Some people use evil powers to perform miracles in church so as to
win more followers.
MBOONI EAST PP2
4. (a) State the teachings of Jesus on the role of the Holy Spirit.
(8 marks)
Teachings of Jesus on the role of the Holy Spirit
 To comfort the disciples
 To counsel
 To guide disciples
 To convict people of their sins
 To remind people of what Jesus had taught
 The teach people to truth of the kingdom of God
 To reveal the future
 To enable the disciples to witness about Christ through the world
 To empower people to speak with courage
 -To replace the physical presence of Jesus

(e) Write down seven teachings of Peter about Jesus on the day of
Pentecost (7 marks)
Teaching about Jesus from peters speech on the day of
Pentecost
 Jesus was from Nazareth
 Jesus had a human nature
 Jesus had divine nature/son of God
 Jesus was given power to perform miracles
 Jesus death and crucifixion was according to Gods plan
 God raised Jesus from the death
 The death and resurrection of Jesus fulfill prophecy of David
 Jesus is a descendant of David
 Jesus ascended in to heaven and exalted at the right hand of God
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  Holy Spirit is a gift from Jesus Christ
 Jesus is the messiah

(f) Identify five problems that Christians face when spreading the
gospel today.(5 marks)
Problems Christians face when spreading the word of God
 Persecution from non-believers
 Lack of money for traveling
 Lack of dedicated personnel in the mission
 They of face threats of secularism /materialism
 Influence from oats Christian literature in local media
 Rivalry between biblical and religious ideology
 Lack of skills on way of spreading the gospel
KIHARU PP2

4. a) In four points, explain how Peter’s life was transformed on the

day of Pentecost. (Acts 2:1-40) (8mks)
 Peter was filled with the Holy spirit.
 He started speaking in tongues.
 He became courageous/ defend the disciples that they were not
drunk.
 He was able to remember Old Testament prophecies/ teaching.
 He began witnessing the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.
 He called people to repentance.
 He was empowered to perform miracles.
 He took up leadership role.

b) State six ways in which Christians are able to identify those who
possess the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
(6mks)
 A person who is led by the Holy Spirit confesses Jesus as the lord
and savior.
 One who is led by the Holy Spirit will not contradict biblical
teachings.
 A person guided by the Holy Spirit is sincere and honest.
 A person who is led by the Holy Spirit displays the fruit of the Holy
Spirit.

c) Identify six ways through which Christians can promote unity

among themselves in Kenya today. (6mks)
 Christians deliberate the Holy communion together.
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  They hold crusades and do joint church services.
 Christians meet for prayers and fellowship together.
 They meet for Bible study to learn more about God’s kingdom.
 The y also co-operate by producing Christian educational
programmes in the mass media.
 Christians accept members to the church without discrimination
 Christians need to respect one another’s doctrinal positions.
SUBUKIA PP2

4. (a)Outline what prophet Joel prophesied about the outpouring of the

Holy Spirit in Acts 2:17 - 22 (7 marks)
Outline what Prophet Joel prophesied about the outpouring of the
Holy Spirit in Acts 2:17 – 22
 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit would happen in the last days.
 God would pour out His spirit on everyone.
 The people would proclaim God’s message.
 The young men would see visions / the old men would have
dreams.
 God would pour out His spirit to His servants / both men and
women and they would proclaim his message.
 God would perform miracles in the sky above and wonders on
earth.
 The sun would be turned in darkness and the moon into blood
before the day of the Lord.
 God proclaims that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be
saved.

(b) Explain Jesus’ teaching on the role of the Holy Spirit.

(5 marks)
Explain Jesus’ teaching on the role of Holy Spirit.

 - Counselling/comforter on the matters of the Kingdom of God.

 To teach and remind Christians about everything that Jesus taught.
 Convicts the world of sin and righteousness/helps people to
understand the need for Christ’s sacrificial death.
 Enables people to realise that the devil is condemned and
defeated.
 Enables people to know the truth/enables people to know truth of
the teachings of the Kingdom/cannot thereafter contradict the
teachings of Jesus.
 Reveals to God’s people what is yet to come/enables people to
prophesy.
 Brings glory to Jesus through witnessing the good
news/salvation/miracles etc.
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  Enables people to witness about Christ throughout the world/gives
confidence and courage to preach gospel.
 Enables people to understand the true meaning of life/to obey and
believe in Jesus.
 Enables Christians to always speak and stand for the truth.
 Enables Christians to love others unconditionally.
 To give spiritual life/makes believer a child of God through baptism.
 To assert that Jesus is the son of God/Messiah

(c)State four criteria for discerning the gifts of the Holy Spirit
according to the New Testament teaching. (8 marks)

criteria for discerning the gifts of the Holy Spirit according to the
New testament teaching.
 Manifestation of the Holy Spirit should conform to the teachings of
the Bible/Scriptures.
 Genuine gifts of the Holy Spirit must be faithful to the authority of
Jesus.
 One who is under the influence of the Holy Spirit must accept Jesus
as Lord.
 Manifestation of spiritual gifts should be in the context of biblical
truths/not contradict Biblical teachings.
 One who is under the influence of the Holy Spirit has to bear the
fruit of the spirit/love, joy, peace, patience, kindness
 Those who are not under the influence of the Holy Spirit are
characterized by envy/idolatry/impunity.
LAIKIPIA PP2

4.(a) Identify ways in which the Holy Spirit was manifested on the day
of Pentecost. Acts 2:1 - 4.
(7 marks)

ways in which the Holy Spirit was manifested on the day of

pentecost. Acts 2:1 - 4.
 Through a sound from heaven.
 Like a mighty rushing wind
 As tongues of fire rating on each disciple
 By the disciples being able to speak in different languages/tongues
 Peter becoming courageous to preach
 Many people being convicted of their sins.
 Many people repenting their wrong doing.
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 (b) State six ways in which christians are able to identify those who
posses the gifts of the Holy Spirit. (8 marks)

 They should confess Christ

 By analyzing the kind of teachings they profess
 Examining their lives so as to know whether they posses the fruit
of the Holy Spirit.
 By observing their behaviour
 When christians notice the victorious of each person over the work
of fresh
 When they do not use the gifts of the Holy spirit for selfish gains
 When they give glory to God after performing a miracles.

(c) What factors threaten unity in the church today.

(7 marks)
factors threaten unity in the church today.
 Misinterpretation of scriptures
 Struggle for leadership
 Conservatism
 Traditional and cultural differences
 The churches stand on issuesSuch as abortion and ga marriages
 Insecurity in the country
 Political interferences
 Doctrinal differences
KIKUYU PP2

4 a) State the teaching of Jesus on the role of Holy Spirit.

(7 marks

 Holy sprit has the role of counseling.

 He teaches and reminds Christians everything that Jesus taught.
 He convinces the world of sin and righteousness.
 He helps people to realize that the devil is condemned and defeated.
 He enables people to know the truth .
 He reveals to people what is yet to come.
 He enables people to prophesy the truth.
 He brings glory to Jesus which is witnessed through the good news of
salvation and miracles.
 The Holy Spirit enables people to witness about Christ in the world

c) Identify five ways in which gifts of the Holy spirit are manifested in
churches today. (5mks)

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  Gifts of faith healing and miracles are used to meet needs of people.
 Faith helps believers to withstand temptations.
 Gifts of wisdom help churches in decision making. Christians need
wisdom to answer questions regarding faith.
 There are Christians who discern evil and good Spirits.
 Gifts of knowledge has been given to Christians to do various works.
 Gifts of prophecy and speaking in tongues are useful in winning people
to God.
GATUNDU SOUTH PP2

4.(a) Describe the events that took place on the Day of Pentecost.
(8mks)

 All the apostles were gathered in one place.

 A noise like wind filled the house.
 Tongues of fire landed on each of their head.
 Disciples talked in tongues.
 The crowd was amazed.
 The crowd accused the disciples of drunkardness.
 Peter stood up and explained the meaning of the event and quoted
the book of Joel.
 Peter preached to the crowd about Jesus Ministry.
 They asked what to do to save themselves.
 Peter told them to repent and be baptized.
 3,000 people repented and were baptized.
 The crowd dispersed.

(b) What instructions did Paul give to the church of Corinth on how
to use spiritual gifts. (8mks)

 Paul instructed the early church that not more than two or three
should speak in tongues in a meeting.
 He advised them to speak one at a time.
 He encouraged them that an interpreter should explain the
message to the congregation in case of speaking in tongues.
 If there is no interpreter then the person who has the gift of
speaking in tongues should not speak or speak in privacy.
 Only two or three prophets should speak in a meeting.
 He advised other believers to assess what is being said.
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  If one receives a revelation he should be given a chance to speak
while the others listen.
 Prophets are advised to speak one at a time for the purpose of
instructions.
 Everything must be done in an orderly way.
 Give FIVE ways in which love is shown in the church today.
(5mks

Ways in which love is shown in the church today.

 Praying together.
 Forgiveness of sins.
 Sharing.
 Taking care of the needy/poor.
 Building orphanages.
 Co-existing regardless of status/education.
 Spreading the gospel/winning converts to the kingdom.
 Following Jesus with commitment.
 Accepting Jesus teachings.
 Guidance and counseling others.
 Consoling/condoling others.
LARI PP2

4(a) Identify seven virtues derived from Pauls teaching on love in 1st
Corithians 13. (7mks)
b) Outline the importance of the fruit of love.
(6mks)

c) Give ways in which christians as the Bride of Christ prepare for

His coming. (7mks)
STAREHE PP2 MKG NOT PROVIDED

4. (a) As a gift of the Holy Spirit, identify the components of love in 1

Cor 13.(7mks)
 Love is patient.
 Love is kind.
 It is not rude or self-seeking.
 Love is not easily angered.
 Love does not keep a record of wrong.
 Love does not rejoice in evil.
 Love always protects.
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  Love is trusting.
 Love is hopeful.
 Love is perseveres.
 Love never fails.
(b) State six Christian criteria for discerning the gifts of the Holy
Spirit. (6mks)
 A spirit-filled person does not indulge in immorality but lives an
upright life.
 A spirit filled person does not engage in idolatry.
 They manifest the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
 A person filled with the Holy Spirit does not contradict the word of
God.
 She/he does not curse Jesus but glorifies Him.
 He/she accepts Jesus as Lord and saviour.
 The life of a spirit filled person is in line with what they preach
(bearing the right fruit).
 A spirit filled person distinguishes between true and false prophecy.

(c) What are the causes of disunity in the church today. (7mks)
 Denominational differences in mode of worship.
 Misinterpretation of the scriptures.
 Leadership wrangles.
 Resistance to change by the old generation.
 Greed for money.
 Misuse of church funds and resources.
 Disagreements over church duties.
 Cultural differences.
 Abuse of freedom of worship.
KIRINYAGA PP2
 Disagreements on certain policies.
4. (c)Give six ways in which the Holy Spirit manifests himself among
Christians today. (6mks)

 In wisdom / matters related to decision making.

 Most of the Pentecostal churches emphasize the gift of
speaking in tongues.
 Christians have the gift of performing miracles / healing /
ministering to people and casting out demons.
 Through interpreting messages given out in different tongues.
 Christians demonstrate love by helping and caring for the
needy.
 Gift of faith gives Christians courage to condemn evils and be
ready to endure persecution.
 Christians use the gift of prophecy to reveal God’s plans,
scriptures and the mysteries of God.
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  Christians have the gift of healing through prayers or by hospital
medication.
 Christian leaders who have been given responsibilities in the
church are guided by the Holy Spirit.
NANDI CENTRAL PP2

MARANDA PP2

4a) Describe the out pouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of
Pentecost. (7 marks)

 Sound came like a mighty wind.

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  It filled the upper room where disciples gathered.
 Appearances tongues as fire came on each of the disciples.
 They were all filled with the holy spirit
 They began to speak in tongues
 At the sound the multitude of men from all nations came together.
 They were amazed because each one of them heard them speak in
their native language.
 But others mocking said they were drunk with a new wine.
 But Peter boldly stood and spoke to crowd in defence of the
disciples.
 3000 men were converted and baptized.

(b) In what ways can Christians demonstrate self-control in their

lives. (6 marks)

 Ability to have Christian discipline.

 Striving to do what is right when under pressure to do what is
wrong.
 Remaining faithful to marriage vows.
 Not engaging in extramarital relationships.
 Not engaging in violence against others.
 Not engaging in abuse/activities that undermine their dignity.
 Desisting from watching pornographic materials.

(c) What factors bring conflicts among church leaders today?

(7 marks)

 Ability to have Christian discipline.

 Striving to do what is right when under pressure to do what is
wrong.
 Remaining faithful to marriage vows.
 Not engaging in extramarital relationships.
 Not engaging in violence against others.
 Not engaging in abuse/activities that undermine their dignity.
 Desisting from watching pornographic materials.
SUNSHINE PANGANI

4. (a)Outline seven teachings of Jesus on the role of the Holy Spirit.

(7 marks)
 The holy Spirit will be a counselor / advocate / helper /comforter.
 The Holy Spirit would remind the disciplines of the teachings of
Jesus.
 He would convict the world of sin.
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  He would guide Christians into the truth of Jesus teachings.
 He would replace Jesus
 He would give glory to Jesus / to God the father
 Would enable Christians to witness to the whole world.
 He would enable Christians to obey God’s laws / commandments.
 He would continue Jesus work of forgiving sins.
 He would give the disciples wisdom to discern and expose the
secret hearts of sinful people.
KASSU PP2

4(a) Explain the events that took place on the Day of Pentecost as shown in
Acts. 2:1-40 (8mks)

(b) Give six characteristics of love as taught by St. Paul (1

Corinthians 13:4-7 (6mks)

(c) What is the work of the Holy Spirit in our churches today?
(6 mks)

NYERI PP2

4. (a) Explain Peter’s message about Jesus on the day of Pentecost .

(8 marks)

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 (b) State six criteria for discerning the gifts of Holy Spirit.
(6 marks)

(c) Identify ways in which Christians witness for Christ today.

(6marks)

KEIYO PP2

4,a) Explain Paul’s teaching on the importance of the gift of the Holy
Spirit. (8marks)

 Gift are to be used in orderly manner.

 Gift of speaking in tongues need an interpreter
 All gifts are important for the unity of church.
 Nobody should despise another’s gift.
 Different gifts are given to different people.
 Nobody should boast his/her gift.
 All gifts are important.
 Different gifts are compared with different parts of the body.
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4c) How are the gifts of the Holy Spirit manifested in the church today?
(7marks)

 People speaking in tongues

 People healing the sick
 Performing miracles e.g. casting out demons
 Proper understanding and interpretation of God’s message
 Proper / wise decision making and right believing
 Giving of prophetic messages to the church
 Ability to withstand challenges to life
 Helps believers to repents and seek forgiveness for their sins.
 The believers loving one another
 Charity work done by believers.
ELDOLET EAST PP2

5.a) Highlight the manifestation of the gifts of the Holy spirit in the church
today. (7mks)

- Enabling Christians to make correct and wise decisions.

- Through the gift of knowledge the believers are able to know hidden
things.
- Christians today have faith, strong to move mountains.
- The church witnesses healing of all kinds of diseases.
- Christians today are able to predict the future.
- Has led people to repent sins.
- Through writing of books.
- When believer visit the suffering.
BARINGO NORTH PP2

TOPIC 16

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

4. (b) Mention Seven ways in which the unit of believing is expressed
in the concept of “Bride of Christ” in Revelation 21:1-12 and
Corinthians 11:2 (7marks)
 Just as husband and wife come from different backgrounds, so do
members of the church

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  members of the church should be subject to Christ just as wife to
husband
 Members should live in harmony with one another as the bride
 Husband is head of home, so is Jesus head of church
 Strong bond of love should be demonstrated by members of
church as in the bride
 Bride are one flesh, so should unite to Christ
 There should be no separation between husband and wife,
Christians should be steadfast in their faithfulness to Christ
 Unity is ordained by God
(c) Identify six reasons why Christians in Kenya should work in unity
(6marks)
 To promote oneness and fellowship
 To promote the teachings of Jesus
 To be able to share resources
 To achieve effective evangelization
 To develop a common attitude towards issues
 Prevent division and splitting of the church
 To reduce internal wrangling
 To safeguard Christianity from other faiths
MOKASA PP2

4. a) Identify four ways in which the unity of believers is expressed in

the analogy of the vine and branches. (8 marks)

 The vine refers to Jesus while the believers are the branches
 God is the vine dresser
 The unfruitful branches are believers who are unfaithful
 Christians should remain united to the vine tree in order to be fruitful
 The Vine (Jesus) links the believers to God
 There is a lasting relationship between Christians and God through
Christ
 Christians should remain faithful and obedient in order to remain on the
vine (Jesus)
MBOONI PP2

4. b) Explain the unity of believers in the analogy of the body of Christ.

(8 marks)
 Believers should be united in Christ the same why parts of the body
are united.
 Every believer is important in Christ the same way all parts of the
human body are important to the body.

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  All believers have been given different gifts of the Holy Spirit to share
for the benefit of the Christians.
 Believers/Christians should be interdependent the same way parts of
the human body depend on one another.
 Christ us the head of the church and Christians/believers are the body.
 Believers have been united through one spirit, are Lord, one faith, one
baptism and one God.
 There should be no division in the church because all believers are
members of the body of Christ.
GATUNDU PP2

4(a) With reference to John 15: 1-10 outline the teaching of Jesus on the
“vine and the branches.” (8mks)
 God is described as the vine dresser while the branches refer to
Christians.
 The true vine is Jesus.
 Jesus taught that his followers must depend on God for spiritual
nourishment and growth.
 God has the responsibility of pruning and cutting down of
branches which do not bear
fruit – Christians who lack faith and do not follow God’s
commandments.
 Christians should accept to be corrected in order to bear good
fruit. Christians who do not
bear good fruit would be judged.
 Fruitful Christians are those who perform good deeds and follow
God’s commandments and
they have the privilege of requesting for anything from God.
 Jesus as the vine links Christians to God so that they can bear
good fruit.
 It is the responsibility of every Christian to obey God’s
commandments in order to remain
united with God.
 Jesus used the vine and the dresser to show the close
relationship between him and his followers.

(b) How can Christians promote unity among themselves.
(6mks)
 By educating other Christians on the need for unity.
 By helping others in the society.
 By organizing inter-denominational prayers.
 Through reconciliation of warring parties / preaching peace.
 Admitting children from various Christian churches into one
institution.
 By preaching love and forgiveness for one another.
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  Condemning practices that threatens Christian unity.
 By living exemplary lives to be copied by others.
NANDI CENTRAL PP2

4 c) State six major factors that promote the unity of believers today
(6mks)

MARANDA PP2

4. (b)Explain the unity of believers as expressed in the image of the

“church”. (6 marks)
unity of believers as expressed in the image of the “church”.
 The church refers to the people of God/ Assembly of God / universal
congregation of all those who profess the Christian faith.
 Paul uses the relationship between husband and wife to show unity
in the church.
 Jesus is the head of the church just like the husband is the head of
the wife.
 Jesus loved the church just like a husband loves the wife.
 The church is subordinate to Christ, the head.
 Christians should be united with Christ just as a husband and wife
are united in marriage.
 The church must submit to Christ just as a wife submits to her
husband
 The union between the church and Christ everlasting just like in
human marriage.
 Through Jesus, all Christians are united regardless of their
differences

(c)State seven ways in which Christians use the gift of wisdom in their daily
lives. (7 marks)
 In making their day-to-day decisions.
 In handling leadership in the church.
 When arbitrating between two parties in controversial issues.
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  In making difficult choices in their lives.
 In handling the church’s financial matters.
 In preaching the word of God
 In understanding and interacting God’s message
 In guiding Christians in spiritual matters.
 When choosing leaders
 When praying so as to be able to pray wisely.
KASSU PP2

4. b) Identify symbols used to describe unity of believers in the New

Testament. (5marks)
Symbols used to describe unity of believers in new testaments
 The body of the Christ
 The vine of the branches
 The church
 The bride
 The assembly of God

c) How do Christians promote unity in Kenya today?. (7marks)

How Christians promote unity in Kenya today.
 By condemning divisive practices like tribalism
 Joint product of C.R.E. syllabus /books
 Joint press release of current issues
 Joint inter-denominational interaction i.e. marriage/visit
 Joint-inter-denominational prayers.
 By sponsoring needy students
 Joint inter-denominational crusade/rallies

WESTERN PP2

4. a) Discuss the new Testament teachings about the unity of believers.

(8marks)
 Believers unity is compared to a human body with many parts
 Believers are united as people of God through Christ
 All believers are united through baptism with Holy Spirit.
 Unity of believers is seen as they witness about the death and
resurrection of Jesus Christ.
 Love unites believers as they observe Jesus greatest commandment
of love
 Believers receive their strength through their dependence on Christ.
 Believers should care for each others needs
 Believers should be pure / holy as they relate with Christ.
 Even in their diversity, Christians are united through the body of Christ.

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 Believers are to be committed to Christ just like the bride is committed
to the husband

b) In what ways was unity demonstrated by Christians in the early

church. (6marks)
 They met for prayer / fellowship
 They prayed for each other
 They shared meals together
 They shared belongings / property
 They showed concern for the less privileged
 They welcomed each other in their homes
 They celebrated the Holy Communion together.
 They removed devisive traditions form the church e.g. circumcision of
gentiles.
 They helped in winning new converts
 They met together for apostolic teaching.
 They helped in solving problems in the church.
 They sold their property and distributed their money among
themselves.
ELDOLET EAST PP2

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 TOPIC 17

SELECTED OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS

AND THEIR TEACHINGS
AMOS, JEREMIAH AND NEHEMIAH.
4. a) State eight importance of prophets in Israel. (8mks)
 Condemned evil deeds of the people
 Encouraged people during times of despair
 Taught the covenant way of life
 Anointed kings
 Acted as priests
 Communicated Gods plan to the people
 Acted as intermediaries between God and the people
 Proclaimed Gods judgement
 Foretold the future
 Warned of impending judgement
 Revealed Gods nature
b) Identify seven social evil committed by the dishonest
merchants during the time of Prophet Amos (7mks)
 Sold expired goods to the people
 Sold the poor for failure to pay debts
 Used false scales
 Denied them justice in courts of law
 Robbed through overcharging
 Grabbed their land
 High interest rates on loans
 Formed most temple prostitutes
 Nazarites were forced to drink wine
c) Outline five ways in the church is promoting social justice in
Kenya today. (5mks)
 Fighting vices such as corruption
 Defending the rights of the poor
 Advocating for fair laws
 Advocating for fair judgement
 Advocating for transparency in the court system
MOKASA PP1

5. a) Outline seven occasions when Nehemiah prayed.(7mks)

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 When he received the news of destruction of Jerusalem walls/ruined
 Before asking the king for permission to go back and rebuild
Jerusalem
 When sanballat and his associates tried to discourage him
 When enemies plotted against Jerusalem
 When his enemies plotted to kill him
 When he cleansed the temple liturgy
 When reformed the Sabbath law
 After chasing away the priests that married foreign women
 When he purified the priesthood from defilement
 He prayed for God to remember him for his work
b) Outline the message of prophet Jeremiah in is letter to the exiles
(6mks)
 To build houses and settle down
 Plant gardens and eat their produce
 Marry and have children
 Marry off their sons and daughters so that they increase in
number
 Live in peace in Babylonian cities
 Not to listen to false prophets
 God would restore the fortunes of their people
c) Give Seven Ways in which the church is carrying out its prophetic
roles in the society today. (7mks)
 By preaching the gospel
 Condemning evils in the society
 Leading exemplary/holy lives
 Helping the needy
 By being role models
 Promoting justice
 Making new converts
MOKASA PP1

4. a) Outline seven reasons why Israelites would face God’s judgment

according to the teachings of Prophet Amos. (7 marks)

 They practiced adultery which annoyed God

 They practiced insincere religion based on external observances at
the expense of the inner piety
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  Sexual immorality was rampant especially in the Temple
 The rich sold the poor into slavery
 The rich lived luxurious life at the expense of the poor.
 There was cheating in business where the poor were exploited.
 There was robbery with violence.
 There was bribery and corruption in law courts
 They had pride caused by self-sense of security.
 Political leaders cut their trust in alliances with other nations than in
God.
b) Explain four differences between the Old Testament prophets and
seers in the Traditional Africa societies. (8 marks)

 Old Testament prophets communicated with God alone whereas

seers communicated with both God and their ancestors
 Old Testament prophet faced opposition in their work whereas
seers were highly honoured in the community.
 Old Testament prophet performed miracles from Gods power.
While the seers were involved in magical practices which were
common in many African community.
 Old testament prophets were called through symbolic acts and
vision while seers did not experience such as acts/vision.
 Old Testament prophets taught and preached to their people and
the whole world whereas the seers taught to their community alone
 Old Testament prophets made prophecies about the birth of Christ
while the seers had no knowledge about Christ.
c) Show ways in which church leaders can give hope to their
congregation. (5 marks)
 By guiding and counseling their fellow students
 By encouraging them to go for prayers
 By encouraging them to work hard in their class work
 By helping them in difficult subjects through group discussion
 By keeping them company in times of need
 By discussing the bible together
 By being a role model in discipline and class work for others to
copy
MBOONI PP1
5. a) Discuss the problems that Nehemiah faced as a governor of
Judah. (6 marks)
 Lack of cooperation in the rebuilding of Jerusalem from the Nobles
of Tekoa and some manual workers
 Opposition from the leaders of the neighbouring Samaria
 Plots against Nehemiah’s Life by Sanballat and Tobias
 False accusation of treason and blasphemy
 Harassment of Jews as minority group by their enemies.
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  riducling of the building project by Sanballat
 Fear and discouragement among the Jews due to the ridicule
suffered at the hands of their enemies
 Harassment of the Jews as a minority group by their enemies
 There was poverty and famine in Judah forcing the poor to sell their
children and land in order to buy food.
 Exploitation of the poor by the rich.

b) Describe four Nehemiah’s leadership qualities.

(8 marks)
(i) Patriotism
 When Nehemiah heard the reports that the wall of Jerusalem was
in ruins and that the people were suffering;
 He sympathized with the situation and wept
 He fasted and prayed to God to forgive the people
 He prayed to God to fulfill His covenant promises and restore his
people back to the Promised Land.
(ii) Diplomacy
 Nehemiah used diplomatic skills to;
 Convince the King to allow him to go back to Judah and help in
reconstruction work
 To be given letters of introduction in the region he was to pass
through and for acquisition of timber
(iii) Effective planner
 Nehemiah planned how to travel back to Judah by putting in place
security measures
 He organized how to obtain construction materials
 He inspected the walls of the Jerusalem before reconstruction work
began
(iv) Team builder
 Nehemiah mobilized the workers and inspired them to work hard
 He encouraged them to continue working despite the mockery
 He worked and stayed with them

(v) Initiative
 He initiated the idea of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem and
pursued it to its completion.
(vi) Hardworking and dedication
 Nehemiah was able to complete the rebuilding of the wall of the
Jerusalem in 52 days
 His dedication to work enabled him not to give up, despite the
many threats he received from the enemies.
(vii) Wisdom
He was able to judge the tricks of his enemies and act appropriately
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 (viii) Courage
 He had courage and withstands threats of his life and attempts
to stop work of reconstruction of Jerusalem by enemies
(ix)Faithfulness

Nehemiah prayed to God for guidance in all situations

He trusted in Gods protection against his enemies.

c) What is importance of prayer in the life of a Christian? (6 marks)

 Through prayer a Christian is able to express his/her faith in God.
 Enables one to glorify God for his greatness and goodness
 It strengthens ones relationship with God
 Through prayer the needs of a Christian are met
 It enables one to seek Gods will and receive his revelation.
 Enables one to face temptations with courage
 Uses prayer to intercede for the needs of others
 Promotes unity for believers as they fellowship together.
 Their sins are forgiven through prayer
 Virtues of persistence and patience are acquired through prayer
MBOONI PP1

4.(a)Explain the differences between the traditional African Prophets and

old testament prophets.(8mks)

 The Old Testament prophets stressed the worship of one

God/Monotheism while in traditional African Communities prophets
recognized many, gods, and goddesses
 The Old Testament prophets faced opposition from their people
while traditional African prophets were respected in their
communities
 The Old Testament received their power, guidance, directly from
God, while the African traditional prophets got their power from God
through spirit
 The Old Testament prophets prophesied to other communities and
nations but traditional African prophets were configured to their
ethnic communities
 The work of Old Testament prophets were recorded and reserved
while in traditional African it was handed through oral tradition

(b) State Amos teaching on Israel’s election. (6 marks)

 Israelites were chosen by God

 Israelites was chosen /elected from many other nations
 By being elected it put at a point of responsibility
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  Israel was to obey God/be faithful
 Failure to be faithful would lead to punishment
 Israel election was due to the love for their fore father
 God would choose many other nations
 Israel election was not supposed to be used to manipulate God but
serve him

(c) Give six ways through which the church prepare her converts for
membership. (6 marks)
 The converts were taught the bible, the history of the church
and its doctrines
 The converts are counselled on the Christian values and
principles
 They are taught their responsibilities in the church
 They are taught catechism to prepare them for baptism and
confirmation
 They go through the sacrament of baptism and confirmation
 They are instructed on how to study the bible
 They are introduced to the members of the church
/congregation
 In some churches, they are given a chance to affirm their
faith practically through public confession
 The leaders of the church and other members pay the
pastoral visit
 They are given uniform and badges
 They undergo ordination ceremonies
 Married couples are encouraged to solemnize their marriage
 KIHARU PP1

5. (a) With reference to the teachings of Jeremiah, state ways in which

Israelites were encouraged to live in hope during the Babylonian
Exile. (7 marks)
 He told them to built houses and settle down
 He told them to plant garden and eat whatever they will grow in
them
 To marry and have children
 To seek peace and personality in exile
 To shun the teachings of the prophets
 There would be a restoration after 10 years in exile
 After exile they were promised fair and just rulers
 Jeremiah purchased apiece of land signified piece and restoration
 Jeremiah told the Israelites that God would make a new covenant
with them in which the laws will be written in people’s hearts
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  Punishment will be for individual and not the community
(b) Describe the dedications of the wall of Jerusalem by
Nehemiah. (6 marks)
 When the wall was completed the Jews were overjoyed
 Nehemiah invited the priests, political leaders and the Israelites
 Singers were also invited and they came with cymbal, harps and
lyres
 Priests and Levites purified themselves the people and the gates
and walls
 Nehemiah appointed two groups one went to the right led by him
 The other went to the left giving thank and went in a procession led
by Ezra
 The two groups finally converged at the temple where there was
singing, sacrifices and rejoicing
 Nehemiah then chose people in charge of the tithes, offering and
contributions and ensure they were handled well

(c) Give ways in which Christians can restore hope to the needy in the
society. (7 marks)
 Praying for them
 Providing them with basic needs/food shelter clothing
 Giving the guidance and counseling
 Preaching to them
 Visiting them in their home for pastoral care
 Create job opportunities /employ them
 Educating them with their rights
 Invite them in churches
 Educate them on their right and responsibility KIHARU PP1

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 4. a) Explain four differences between old testament prophets and
African Traditional prophets. (8mks)
 prophets received messages from ancestors and spirit.
 The authority of some traditional African prophets came from spirits
while in the old testaments came directly from God.
 Traditional African Prophets deal with family and local community
issues while Old Testament prophets deal deals with national
issues and cries.
 The O.T prophets stressed on monotheistic religion.
 A.T recognized and worshiped many gods and goddess.
 The O.T prophets were rejected by their own people but African
traditional prophets were liked and respected.

b) State five reasons why Jeremiah condemned idolatry.

(5mks)
 Through idolatry the people of Judah broke God’s first
commandment.
 They committed syncretism by worshipping alongside pagan gods.
 Jeremiah was aware that idols were powerless.
 It led people commit ritual murder by sacrificing human beings.
 Jeremiah was aware that Yahweh would destroy them.
 -He taught that idolatry is like prostitution

c) Describe the characteristics of new covenant as seen by Jeremiah.

(7mks)
 The law will be written on people’s hearts.
 There will be a personal knowledge of God.
 There will be a spontaneous forgiveness of sins.
 Each individual will be responsible for their sins.
 The new covenant will be initiated by God and the people will be
expected to respond with faith.
 It would establish a ‘new Israel’
 It would be established after God’s punishment of Israel
SUBUKIA PP1

5.a) Outline eight occasions when Nehemiah prayed. (8mks)

 When he learn about the suffering of the Jews back in Judah.

 Before making his request to King Artaxerxes to be permitted to
return to Judah.
 When his enemies ridiculed the Jews to discourage the building of
the wall of Jerusalem.
 When he learnt about his enemies to attack Jerusalem.
 After his condemnation of oppression of poor.
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  When his enemies plotted to destroy him.
 After cleansing the Israelites of foreign influence.
 After chasing away the son-in-law of Sanballat.

b) Explain four Nehemiah’s final reforms (Neh 13) (8mks)

- Cleansing the temple.
 Reinstatement t of the levites and other temple workers.
 Reforms of the Sabbath observance.
 Separation from foreigners.
 Purification of priesthood and office of the levites.

c) Identify four problems faced by Nehemiah during his leadership.

(4mks)
 Lack of co-operation.
 Opposition from enemies
 Oppression of the poor.
 Misuse of the temple and the offerings.
 Foreign influence.
 Violation of the Sabbath.
SUBUKIA PP1
4.(a) Explain how Old Testament prophetic messages were written.
(6 marks)
 They were not written in one sitting / were collected over time and
then organised into different subjects.
 Narratives were told by the first person eg Isaiah gave his account
on how he experienced God.
 Some messages were written by the prophets themselves.
 Some prophets dictated their messages to their disciples/secretary
eg. Jeremiah to Baruch
 Some of the prophetic messages were passed on faithfully by their
followers orally and were preserved.
 Some of the messages were written down from memories of those
who heard the prophecies.
 Others were written in songs (Isaiah) prayers, Lamentations and
Letters (Jeremiah)

(b) Give seven reasons why Jeremiah is refered to as a suffering

prophet. (7 marks)
 He was rejected by his own family and relatives.
 He was accused falsely of prophesy ie destruction of the temple.
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  He suffered loneliness and solitude.
 He received death threats because of speaking for God.
 The rejection of God’s impending punishment stressed him.
 He experienced inner personal conflict/ struggle due to his people’s
stubborness
 He went through a spiritual struggle in his relationship with God.
 He suffered physical assault/torture.
 He was imprisoned

(c) How are church leaders put to test today. (7 marks)

 When the politicians want them to pass on information contrary to

their beliefs.
 Confusion resulting from science and technology.
 Despair that they have not achieved.
 People may not belief in their message.
 Some members may not co-operate.
 There are temptations to practice evil.
 High expectations from people leading to anxiety.
 They may lack knowledge on how to deal with issues.
 They may be in a hostile environment.

5. (a) Explain the difficulties that Nehemiah encountered in the

rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. (7 marks)
 The nobles from Tekoa village refused to co-operate.
 He was threatened with death by Sanballat and Tobiah.
 His enemies ridiculed the work in progress demoralizing the
workers.
 There were constant threats to the workers by the enemy.
 Fake prophets tried to discourage him.
 There was false accusations from his enemies.
 A trap was laid to derail his mission.

(b) Identify seven occasions when Nehemiah prayed.

(7 marks)
 When he learnt about the suffering of the Jews back in
Judah and the ruined state of Jerusalem.
 Before making his requests to King Ataxerxes to be
permitted to return to Judah.

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  When the enemies ridiculed the Jews to discourage them
from rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem.
 When he learnt about his enemies conspiracy to attack
Jerusalem to stop construction work.
 After his condemnation of the oppression of the poor,
Nehemiah prayed asking God to reward him.
 When his enemies plotted to destroy / kill him.
 When Shemaiah attempted to frighten him to hide in the
temple.

(c) Outline lessons that modern leaders can learn from

Nehemiah’s leadership. (6 marks)
 A good leader has to submit himself or herself to God.
 A good leader should always pray and constantly seek God’s
guidance.
 A good leader has to be courageous.
 Hardwork and dedication are part of good leadership.
 Good leadership is about motivating people to work as a team.
 A good leader has to be visionary.
 A good leader minds the welfare of his/her subjects and protects
their rights.
 A good leader has to love his or her people and the country.
 Leaders should be firm and solve disputes emicably.
 A good leader is expected to be a good role model.
 Honesty is an important virtue that is essential for good leadership.
LAIKIPIA

PP1

4. (a)State the teachings of Amos about the day of the Lord.

(8 marks)
 It will be a day of terror and disaster
 God will punish the Israelites for their disobedient
 The land shall tremble with earthquakes
 People will mourn
 There will be darkness at noon
 The feast/festivals will not be joyful
 People will thirst for the word of God.
 It will be a day of disappointed to the Israelites
 People will faint in the process of scrabbling for the word of God.

(b) Explain the relationship between the Old Testament prophecies

and the New Testament. (8 marks)

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  Through Abraham all nations would be blessed Gen. 12:3b this
has become a reality through Jesus Christ.
 Moses gave the decalogue to guide the people of Israel in their
relationship with God and with one another. (The Decalogue is
used in both the Old Testament and New Testament)
 Jesus describes himself as the foretold Messiah, he is the
fullfilment of Old Testament prophecies and the fulfilment of the
law of Moses. (Mathew 5: 17)
 “Do not suppose I come to abolish the law of the prophets. I did
not come to abolish but to complete them.
 The prophets of Old Testament condemned in sincere worship
like Jesus in the New Testament condemned the hypocrisy of the
pharisees.
 The prophecies of prophet Nathan to David in 2nd Sam 7: 14 - 15
is fullfilled in the annunciation to Mary by angel Gabriel that
the Messiah would be from the lineage of David Lk. 1:32.
 The O.T prophecy of the coming messiah is echoed by Prophet
Simeon and Prophetess Anna during Jesus dedication (Luke
2:25 - 38)
 The prophecy of the suffering servant by Isaiah is fullfilled by
Jesus through his suffering and death.
 The prophecy of the New testament by Jeremiah (Jer 31:31 - 34)
is fullfilled/inaugurated by Jesus during the last supper. Luke
22:20.
 The righteous King foretold by Jeremiah 23:5 - 6 is fullfilled by
Jesus Christ who founded new Israel that is christian’s body of
believers.
 The coming of John the Baptist (forerunner) brought the Old
testament era to anendandushered ina new era as the greatest of
all prophets. Luke 7:26.

(c) How can christians assist the church leaders to perform their
duties effectively? (6 marks)
 Giving financial or material helps
 Advising them on various issues
 Encouraging them in their work.
 Giving tithes and offering faithfully
 Praying for them
 Respecting them
 Preaching the word of God
 Defending them against unfair criticism
 Providing training opportunities for them.
KIKUYU PP1

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 5. (a)Outline contents of Ezra’s prayer during the renewal of the
covenant (Neh 9:1 - 37) (8 marks)
 A prayer of confession of Israel’s faith
 The prayer recites the history of Yahweh’s dealings with his people
Israel.
 During the sermon the Israelites confessed their guilt before God
and repented their sins.
 The prayer and acknowledges God’s creative activity in heaven
and on earth
 Recognizes Yahweh calling of Abraham and giving him promises.
 Acknowledges Yahweh’s graciousness to the people who were
oppressed in Egypt.
 God was merciful and faithful even when the Istaelites sinned.
 God gave Israel’s Kingdoms and brought them into Canaan
 Israel continued to rebel against God and he sent them prophets
to warn them.
 Israel was punished through exile to Assyrian but Yahweh was
faithful.
 Due to their sins. The people became slaves in Persia, in the very
land Yahweh gave them.

(b) Give six reasons why Nehemiah wanted the Jews to separate
themselves from the foreigners. (6 marks)
 Intermarriages would lead the Jews into adultery due to influence of
foreign wives
 He wanted the Jewish community to remain pure after the exile
through birth and religious loyalty
 The reformed exiles needed to be isolated and united because the
Jews who had remained behind were defiled through intermarriages.
 The Jews needed to preserve their identify and culture since they
were an ethnic minority.
 Judah was vulnerable nation in the large Persian Empire which
needed to remain united.
 There were conflicts between the post - exile Jewish and those who
had remained over land ownership.
 Intermarriage posed a threat to loss of land through inheritance.

(c) State ways in which Christians renew their covenant faith with God.
(6 marks)
 Attending ordinary church services.
 Going for retreats
 Attending revival services
 Praying and fasting
 Helping the needy and the poor
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  Partaking in the sacraments
 Confessing of sins
 Making public testimonies about their commitments to God through
his son Jesus Christ.
 Preaching the Bible
 Holding Bible study.

KIKUYU PP1
4. a) Explain four differences between true prophets and false
prophets in the old testament. (8 marks)
 True prophets prophecies came true while false prophets were
never fulfilled
 True prophets received God’s revelation unlike false prophets who
came up with their own prophecies.
 True prophets spoke with courage unlike false prophets who were
fearful.
 True prophets condemned social evils in the society while false
prophets did not.
 True prophets did their prophetic work without payment while false
prophets asked for payment.
 Prophecies of true prophets covered a wide area while for false
prophets covered a small area.
 False prophets spoke to please people while true prophets spoke
God’s massage.
Mark first 4 2 x 4 = 8 marks
b) Identify seven teachings of prophet Amos on Israel’s election.
 Israel’s election was due to Yahweh’s love for her fathers.
 Israel was given a special responsibility by God.
 The Israelites were to obey God and live according to the covenant
way of life.
 Israel would face punishment if the people failed to meet their
responsibilities.
 All nations are equal before God hence Israel was not superior.
 God had chosen Israel from among many nations
 The Israelites were a holy nation and kingdom of priests.
 God had guided and protected Israelites throughout the wilderness.
Mark the first seven. 1 x 7 = 7 marks
c) What lessons would Christians learn from the visions of Amos?
 God is merciful to his people.
 God is ready to forgive when people repent.
 Christians must pray on behalf of others who are suffering.
 God punishes the wrong doers who refuse to repent.
 God answers a prayer of faith
 God is omnipresent.
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  Christians should ask for God’s forgiveness.
Mark any five points 1 x 5 = 5 marks
GATUNDU P1

5. a) Give eight reason why God was to punish Judah according to

Jeremiah. (8 marks)
 Failure to repent/come back to the covenant way of life.
 Oppression of the poor, weak, orphans and widows
 Dishonesty/deception where priest and prophets lied to the people
 Offering human sacrifices in the valley of Hinnom.
 Due to their disobedience/rebellion
 Murder of innocent people
 Refuse to listen to God’s word/prophecy.
 Speaking falsely about God e.g. He would not punish them.
Mark the first 8 1 x 8 = 8 marks

b) Identify six reasons why Nehemiah carried out religious reforms

in Judah. (6 marks)
 To preserve the identity of the Jews as the people of God.
 To separate Jews from foreign influence
 To purify the temple which had been defiled by keeping foreigners.
 To reinstate the services of the Levites as priests in the temple.
 To restore the tithing system that had been forgotten for the
upkeep of the temple.
 To ensure the Sabbath day was free from business activities.
 To restore true worship of God. Mark first 6 1 x 6 = 6 marks

c) Explain the role of the church in religious reforms. (6 marks)

 Preaching the Good News
 Building churches
 Supporting the provision of education
 Helping in Bible translations.
 Bringing more souls to Christ through crusades and the mass
media.
 Assisting the destitute.
 Condemning evils in the society
 Leading by examples
 Taking part in elections
 Seeking positions in the government
 Preaching forgiveness.
 Taking relief food to famine stricken areas. GATUNDU P1

4..(a) Outline SEVEN roles played by the prophets in the Old
Testament.
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  They spoke on behalf of God/God’s messengers/intermediaries.
 They foretold the future events.
 They guided/counseled the kings.
 They called people back to repentance/gave messages of hope.
 They condemned the evil in society.
 They warned the people of God’s judgment.
 They made the people understand the nature of God.
 They offered sacrifices to God.
 They anointed kings.
 They interpret the version/dreams from God.
1x7=7mks

(b) State SEVEN problems Jeremiah encountered in his prophetic

career in Judah.
 He was imprisoned in a dungeon cell.
 Was accused of treachery/denied right to inherit family property.
 Was starved to death in the cistern.
 Was locked up in the kings courtyard.
 Was lowered into a muddy cistern.
 He suffered mental torture/his life was always in danger.
 He remained in prison until Judah was captured by the Babylonians.
 He was mocked by his people because his prophecies had not been
fulfilled.
 Was arrested/beaten/chained over night.
 Was challenged by false prophets. 1x7=7mks

(c) What lessons can Christians learn from prophet Jeremiah’s

teaching on new covenant.
 They should internalize the law of God/laws of God are in their
hearts.
 They should have personal relationship with God/punishment when
one sins
 There is forgiveness of sins if one repents/reconciliation.
 Christians have an everlasting relationship with God.
 Those who repent their sins have a new beginning.
 They need to have faith in God.
 They should obey/practice the law of God.
 The new covenant is fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
 Personal responsibility for sin.
1x6=6mks
LARI P1

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5. (a) Identify SEVEN promises the Israelites made during the
renewal of the covenant under Nehemiah.

 They promised to live according to God’s law/obey all his

commands and requirements.
 They would not intermarry with foreigners living in their land.
 They would keep the Sabbath holy.
 Every seventh year they would cancel debts.
 They would contribute to annual temple expenses and ensure the
house of God was not neglected.
 They would provide sacrifices and offerings for the temple and
arrange of provision of wood for burnt sacrifices to the Lord.
 They would offer the first of their harvest dedicated/their first born
son and flocks as required by the law.
 They would pay their tithes in accordance with the law.
 They would follow the law in worship and in daily life.
1x7=7mks
(b) Identify the reforms that Nehemiah implemented as a Governor
of Judah.
 He denounced marriages between Jews and foreigners
(Neh 13:1-3)
 He purified the temple after sending away the Samaritan Tobiah
who had been residing in the temple.
 He reorganized the tithing system.
 He made up a panel of four to look into the distribution of tithes to
priest/Levites/musicians.
 He upheld the law of the Sabbath.
 Commanded the Levites to guard the temple against traders.
 He made the Jews to be loyal to Mosaic Law. Ezra read the law
and people accepted to change.
 He reorganized the temple store room.
 He cleansed the priesthood and the office of the Levites.
1x7 = 7mks
(c) State the relevance of Nehemiah’s experiences to Christians
today.
 Should be committed to serving the people.
 Christians should display courage and strength in the face of
difficulties/persevere in their work.
 Christians should use their time and resources to serve others and
God.
 A Christian should be honest like Nehemiah.
 Should be compassionate to those suffering.
 Christians should lead by example.

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  Pray to God for guidance in their undertakings/be dependent on
God.
 Should be selfless and mindful of others welfare.
 Should condemn all forms of evil in society.
 Should take practical measures to solve problems affecting people.
1x7=7mks LARI P1
4. (a) Identify six categories of prophets.

 Canonicals prophets.
 Non canonical prophets.
 False prophets.
 True prophets.
 Professional prophets.
 Cultic prophets.
 - Major and minor prophets. CEQ: 6 x 1 = 6mks

(b) Explain four reasons why God was to pass judgement on Israel
and other nations.
 Israel had broken their covenant with God by practising social
injustice.
 Judah had broken their covenant with God by practising idolatry.
 Syria had committed war crimes by being severally cruel to the
people of Gilead.
 Philistine had sold their fellow citizens into slavery to Edom.
 Tyre had violated the covenant terms of brotherhood with Israelites
and exiled them to Edom.
 Moab had fought and raided the royal graves of the kings of Edom
and burnt their bones.
 Edom had perused Israel, her brother and its citizens.
 Ammon committed war crimes by being brutal to pregnant women
of Gilead. 4 x 2 = 8mks
(c) Ways through which Christian fight hypocrisy in the church.
 They condemn hypocrisy in church.
 Reporting to relevant authorities.
 They pray for hypocrites to be sincere.
 Offer guidance and counselling services.
 Denying hypocrites privileges.
 Re-deploying hypocrites in other responsibilities.
 Publicising the acts of hypocrisy.
 Living exemplary lives.
 - Dismissing hypocrites from work Any 6 x 1 = 6mks
KIRINYAGA P1
5. (a) Outline the message of Jeremiah in his letter to the
Exiles.
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  To build houses and live in them.
 To plant gardens and eat their produce.
 To marry and raise families.
 To pray for their masters.
 To promote the welfare of their cities.
 God would bring them back after 70 years.
 That God would answer their prayers.
 That Yahweh was still accessible to them even in Babylon.
 Not to listen to the false prophets and diviners.
 - To trust in God and not give up. Any 7 x 1 = 7mks

(b) Similarities in the life and experiences of Nehemiah and Jesus.

 Both Jesus and Nehemiah were prayerful persons.
 Both Jesus and Nehemiah brought about reforms in the temple.
 Both Jesus and Nehemiah faced opposition from people in their
time.
 Both showed compassion to the suffering and the oppressed.
 Both condemned the evils and injustices in their time.
 - Both Jesus and Nehemiah exhibited good leadership qualities.
4 x 2 = 8mks

(c) Give five reasons why it is difficult to have reforms in Kenya.

 Lack of political will by leaders.
 There is a lot of corruptions.
 Tribalism.
 Weak institutions to carry out meaningful reforms.
 Too many political parties without clear reforms agenda.
 Selfishness and lack of vision among reformers.
 Lack of finance to reconstruct economy. 5 x 1 = 5mks
KIRINYAGA P1

3. (a) Describe the forms of social injustice that prophet Amos

condemned.(8mks)
Forms of injustice that prophet Amos condemned.
 Overcharging interests on repayment of loans.
 Enslaving those who could not pay back loans.
 Grabbing land and other property from the poor.
 Sexual harassment ‘workers.’
 Underpaying workers.
 Living in luxury while others were suffering in poverty.
 Injustices in court due to corruption.
 Bribery.
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  Uses of false scales.
 Selling sub-standard goods at exorbitant prices.
 Murder of the innocent.
 Mistreatment of Yahweh’s prophets. (any 8x1 = 8mks)
NANDI CENRAL P1

(b) Give reasons why prophets in Israel condemned the

Israelites way of Worship. (6mks)
 They worshipped Yahweh alongside idols.
 They practiced syncretism.
 They were insincere in their hearts and were thus hypocrites.
 They stressed on external rituals yet did not worship God in
truth.
 They practiced social injustice such as neglecting the poor in
society.
 They believed the messages of false prophets.
 They defiled the temple of God.
 They had broken the covenant and neglected the teachings of
Yahweh.
 They had disobeyed the Decalogue. (any 6x1 = 6mks)
NANDI CENRAL P1

(c) What evils would a prophet like Amos condemn in Kenya

today? (6mks)
Evils that prophet Amos would condemn in Kenya today.
 Jealously and false witness.
 Exploitation such as cheating in business.
 Tribalism, nepotism and social discrimination.
 Land grabbing.
 Prostitution and abortion.
 Drunkenness and drug addiction.
 Idolatry / devil worship.
 Misuse of power by the leaders. (any 6 x 1 = 6mks)
NANDI CENRAL P1

4. a) Explain the relationship between the Old Testament prophecies

and the New Testament. (7mks)

 The coming of John the Baptist fulfilled the Old Testament prophecy
of a forerunner to prepare the way for the Messiah (Isaiah 40.3.)
 In the Old Testament Elijah fought against corruption through the
power of the Holy Spirit. In the New Testament John the Baptist had
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 the spirit of Elijah and he also condemned social injustice. Luke
1:16:17.
 Isa 61:1-2 says that the messiah will have the spirit of God and will
set the captives free. In Luke 4:18-21 Jesus said that the spirit of
God was upon him and that he had been anointed to set the
captives free.
 Moses and Elijah were renowned O.T Prophets. They appeared to
Jesus during the Transfiguration and talked to him. This meant that
Jesus had come to fulfil the Law of Moses or what the Prophets had
said.
 In Psalm 16:10, David prophesied about the death and resurrection
of Jesus. This prophecy was fulfilled in the gospels when Jesus was
killed and he resurrected after three days. The same is explained by
Peter in Acts 2:22-37.
 Joel 2:28 spoke about the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and in Acts
2:1-43, the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples enabling them
to speak in tongues.
 Isaiah 7:14 spoke of a young woman who would give birth to a son
and shall call him Immanuel. In Mathew’s gospel Mary who was a
virgin conceived by the Holy Spirit and bore a son (Jesus) and he
lived among people here on earth.
 Micah 5:2-5 prophesied about the messiah who would be born in a
small town called Bethlehem. In Luke 2:4 and in Mathew, Jesus
was born in Bethlehem of Judea where his parents had gone for
census.
 Zachariah 9:9 talks of a King that would enter Jerusalem and riding
on a donkey/colt. In St. Luke’s gospel, Jesus entered Jerusalem
riding on a colt.
 Prophet Nathan promised David an everlasting dynasty and in the
magnificent, Mary said that Jesus was to rule forever, thus
establishing for David an everlasting dynasty.
 Isaiah 53 talks about the suffering servant of Yahweh. The life and
ministry of Jesus fulfilled these prophecies in the manner in which
Jesus suffered and even died. Any7points (7x1=7mks)
SUNSHINE PANGANI P1

b) Outline six teachings of Amos about the ‘Day of the Lord.’

(6mks)

 It will be a day of terror/disaster.

 God will punish the Israelites for their disobedience/He will
remember their evil deeds.
 The land shall tremble.
 There will be a mourning on that day.
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 It will be a day of darkness. There will be darkness at noon.
 The feasts and festivals will not be joyful.
 People will thirst for the word of God but they not find it.
 People will faint in the process of searching for the word of God.
 The wicked will not escape God’s judgment.
SUNSHINE PANGANI P1

c) Give seven reasons why Christians repent their sins. (7mks)

 In obedience to Christian teaching

 In order to lead holy lives.
 To be a good example /role model to others.
 To prepare for the Kingdom of God.
 To strengthen their faith.
 To follow Jesus’ teaching when he forgave sinners
 In order at receive Gods blessing/love
 To renew their relationship with God
Any 7 points 7 x 1 Total (7mks)
SUNSHINE PANGANI P1

5. a) Describe the background of Nehemiah. (7mks)

Political Background 7x1= (7mks)

 After the conquest of Judah by the Babylonians, most of the
people
 were taken in Babylon. The city and the temple had been
ruined.
 In 539 the Persians conquered the Babylonians and
liberated the Jews allowing them to go back in three stages
i.e. first group led by Joshua, followed by Ezra and
eventually Nehemiah.
 Judah remained a subject state of the Persians to whom
they paid tributes.
 Nehemiah ruled as a governor of Judah appointed by the
Persians. At this time they experienced continuous conflicts
from the Samaritans in the North.
 The exiles lived a stressful life despite encouragement by
prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel.
Social Background
 They lived together in the areas allocated to them but were
not mistreated by their masters.
 Their elders did the local administrative walk.
 They worked for their masters in areas of irrigation,
construction.
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  A few held senior administrative jobs in Babylon like
Nehemiah.
 After the period of captivity some well to do Jews opted not
to return to Judah but to remain in exile. The rich Jews who
returned to Judah oppressed the poor that they ground
there.

Religious Background
 In exile, they worshipped in private homes and in rural congregation
that became synagogue.
 They doubted Yahweh as their God at the time of defeat.
 God sent prophets e.g. Jeremiah, Hezekiah to comfort and give
them hope.
 They retained most of their form of worship and practices e.g.
circumcision, Sabbath observance and the use of Psalm for
worship. Sacrifices were not offered due to lack of he temple.
Any 2 points from each and any extra 1 from any 7x1=7mks
SUNSHINE PANGANI P1

b) Outline six responses of Nehemiah to the anti-social conduct

among the Jewish community after exile (6mks)

 Called an assembly of all people and publicly rebuked the nobles

/officials for exploiting the poor.
 Imposed general remissions of grain and silver on the poor people.
 Ordered the return of productive fields and vineyards which had been
mortgaged to their owners.
 Asked nobles and officials to return all the interest they had collected
on loans.
 Ordered the nobles and officials to free all sons and daughters who
had been subjected to slavery on account of private loans/condemned
creditors for selling their brothers into slavery.
 Conducted a reconciliation ceremony between the creditors and
debtors.
 Spoke a curse against those who would not uphold the oath.
Any 6 points 6 x 1 total (6mks)
SUNSHINE PANGANI P1

c) Explain Seven lessons that Christians learn from the dedication of

the wall of Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 12:27- 43).
(8mks)

 Christians should dedicate churches and other buildings to God just

like Israelites dedicated the wall to God.
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 Christians should seek religious leaders to carry out religious rituals
on dedication just like the Israelites sought the Levites.
 Christians should show gratitude to God for the good he does in their
lives just like Jeremiah appointed two great companies that gave
thanks.
 Christians should obey instructions given by religious leaders just like
the princes obeyed Jeremiahs instructions.
 Christians should be organized in their dally activities just like
Jeremiah who appointed different groups of people to carry out
different duties.
 Christians should be united in praising/ offering sacrifices to God just
like the Israelites praised and offer sacrifices as a community i.e
women, children, priests, princes.
 Should use their talents to serve God just like the singers who sang
songs of praise. 7x1= 7mks)
SUNSHINE PANGANI P1

4.a) Describe four categories of prophets in the Old Testament.

8 marks)
 Canonical prophets – these are major and minor prophets whose
prophecies are recorded in the Bible under their names.
 Early prophets – these belonged to guilds or schools, lived together
in communities under a chief prophet.
 Cultic prophets – these served in worship places and shrines like
Bethel, and were experts in prayers and interpretation of Yahweh’s
covenant to the Israelites.
 Prophetesses – these were women who were also called by God to
give prophesies, e.g. Deborah.
 False prophets – these were not called by God and gave false
hopes to the Israelites.
o 4 x 2 = 8 marks

b) Outline the teaching of Prophet Amos on Israel’s election in

Amos 2:9-11, 3:1-2, 9:7. (7 marks)
 God chose the Israelites, Abraham’s descendants, and made a
covenant with them at Mount Sinai.
 If they obeyed God’s commandments, they would be His people
and He would be their God.
 Israel’s election was due to Yahweh’s love for her forefathers and
not because she merited it.
 They were a holy nation and had the obligation and responsibility of
recognizing only Yahweh as God, by keeping His commandments.
 Failure to meet this responsibility would bring a more severe
punishment on Israel.
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  The Israelites misunderstood the concept of divine election and
became proud and had unfounded assurance in Yahweh’s
protection.
 God could have chosen any other nation for His self-revelation.
 God is active in the history of the nations even though they are not
aware that He leads and judges them. He is the God of all nations.
 Israelites were called to serve Yahweh rather than to manipulate
Him to serve them. 7 x 1 = 7 marks

c) State five relevance of Old Testament prophets to Christians

today. (5 marks)
 Christians learn the character and will of God, which reaches its
climax in Jesus Christ.
 Christians should honour and respect God at all times.
 Christians should act justly to their fellow human beings.
 Christians should put their complete trust in Jesus Christ as the
Messiah, revealed by the prophets.
 Christians are in a new, personal covenant with God, through Jesus
Christ.
 Christians are the conscience of their communities and nations, to
speak against all forms of injustices and evils.
 Christians are called to the service of the Lord to proclaim His word
up to the end of the world.
 Christians should abide by the will of God / obey His commands.
 Christians should call others to repentance and uphold God’s
kingdom on earth.
 Christians should help the needy in the society / do charity work.
5 x 1 = 5 marks

5.(a) Describe the fall of Jerusalem and the exile of the Israelites.
(8 marks)

 Jerusalem was attacked and invaded by the Babylonians during the

reign of King Zedekiah in 587 BC.
 I n the eleventh year of King Zedekiah a breach was made in the city
and all the princes of Nebuchadnezzar and the officers sat in the
middle gate.
 The Babylonians set up an administrative centre at Mizpah and
appointed Gedaliah to be governor of Judah.
 King Zedekiah and his court officials tried to escape to Arabbah
 The army of the Chaldeans pursued them and overtook Zedekiah in
the plains of Jericho.
 They took him to Nebuchadnezzar at Riblah and he passed sentence
on him.
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  Nebuchadnezzar ordered the killing of the sons of Zedekiah and his
government officials.
 The King had Zedekiah’s eyes gouged out.
 Zedekiah was frog-matched and dragged in humiliation to exile.
 The city was looted, houses burnt and the temple and its walls
destroyed.
 The remnants, including the royal court officials, priests, army officers
and craftsmen were taken to captivity in Babylon.
 Nebuchadnezzar commanded the captain of the guard to treat
Jeremiah well and do what he wants.
 Jeremiah was entrusted to Gedaliah to take him home where he lived
among his people.
 The land and the city, including vineyards and the fields were given to
the poor of the land.
(b) What did the Jews promise before Ezra the priest during the
renewal of the Covenant? (7 marks)
 Not to intermarry with foreigners.
 Not to carry out business during the Sabbath.
 Contribute towards the maintenance of the Temple.
 Preserve the integrity of the community.
 Pay tithes in line with the Mosaic Law.
 Let land rest every seventh year.
 Offer the fruits of their harvest to God.
 Cancel all debts every seventh year.
 Dedicate all first born sons and animals to God.

(c) Identify five ways in which Christians observe the day of

worship. (5 marks)
 Preaching to others
 Repent their sins
 Going to church
 Visiting the needy
 Engaging in Bible study
 Giving church contribution
 Participating in singing for the Lord
 Attending fellowships
 Reading Christian literature
 Listening to preaching
 Offering guidance and counseling services
 Solving family problems
 Resting from routine work
KASSU P1

4 a) Give eight reasons why God Sent prophets to Israel.(8mks)

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  To teach people about the nature of God
 To act as mediators between God and people
 To condemned social evils in society
 To anoint leaders/kings
 To warn people of God’s judgement for sins
 To teach people of the covenant way of life
 Communicate God’s message to people
 To announce restoration/give hope of restoration
 To be the conscience of kings
 To condemn idolatry and promote monotheism
 To act as priests or religious figures
8x1=8mks

b) Outline six forms of punishment that God would effect on the

Israelites if they disobeyed God according to prophet Amos.
(6mks)

 Would be surrounded by an enemy/foreign nation

 Holy places e.g., Bethel would be destroyed
 The people would be taken into exile
 The rich would lose their wealth
 Their land would be occupied by a foreign nation
 People would have a hunger for God’s word
 Darkness and ellipse would appear and cover the
land
 There would be earthquakes
 Amaziah the false prophet would die by the sword of
king Jeroboam II
6x 1=6mks

c) Show ways in which the church is carrying out its

prophetic role in the society today. (6mks)

 Through preaching the good news/evangelism

 Translating the bible into vernacular for people
understand
 Condemning social evils and rebuking evils in society
 Through guidance and counseling
 Conducting civic education
 Teaching God’s word
 Offering medical services
 Campaigning for legislation of just laws
 Preaching peace and reconciliation
 Praying for others/nation to repent
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  Advising political leaders (6x1=6mks)
5.a) State five main evils condemned by prophet Jeremiah (5mks)

 Necromancy which involved acts of divination, magic

and sorcery
 Dishonest/deception of false prophets who spoke in
God’s name, giving people false hope
 False prophecy
 Human sacrifices from Baal religion done in the valley
of Hinnom
 Idolatry – building altars for idol gods/keeping idol
images in God’s temple
 Offering of human sacrifice, practicing temple
prostitution.
5x1=5mks

b) Describe four symbolic acts of Jeremiah which relate to hope

and restoration. (8mks)

 Two baskets of figs – the good figs symbolized the

people who submitted to Babylonians and went to
exile. God was watching over them as a remnant and
will come back
 The wooden ox yoke which symbolizes perservances
of the Jews in exile. Finally God would break the
Babylonian yoke and restore his people back.
 The letter to the exiles – where Jeremiah encouraged
the exiles by giving them hope.
 Jeremiah’s purchase of land from his cousin Hanamel
which signified faith in God’s promises of restoration
of his people. The title deed sealed by Bamah meant
the Israelites would return to reclaim their land and
property and lead a very normal life.

2x4=8mks

c) 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
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  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
7x1=7marks
TRANSMARA P1

4 a) Give difference between God’s true prophets and false

prophets as revealed in the Old Testament text’s. (7marks)

 True prophets wee called by God unlike the false prophets.

 God’s prophets wrote down their prophesies unlike the false
prophets.
 Prophesies of God’s prophets came to pass unlike those of false
prophets.
 God’s prophets based their prophesies on the covenant law while
the false prophet did not have any common bases.
 God’s prophets said the truth irrespective of their consequences
unlike false prophets who spoke massage to bless their clients.
 False prophets ask for payment for their services which God’s
prophets did not.
 False prophets used magic /guess work while God’s relied on God’s
spirit on their work. (1x7mks) WESTREN ZONE P1

b) What evils did prophet Jeremiah condemn during the temple

sermon? 7marks)
 He condemned idolatry.
 Human sacrifice.
 False believes about the temple.
 Hypocrisy in worship.
 Defilement of the temple hence blasphemy by failing to honor
God.
 Syncretism -the Israelites placed the idols in the temple of God and
worshipped them.
 Repeated stubbornness and rebellion by the Israelites.
 Social injustices e.g. murder, adultery and stealing.

c) State various ways through which the church in Kenya fights

social evil. (6marks)
 Preaching the gospel for people to change.
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  Repenting.
 Reporting evil doers to the authority.
 Carrying out guidance/counseling.
 Punishing those who go against rule.
 Being role model Christians.
 Helping the needy. (1x6mks)
 WESTREN ZONE P1

5. a) Outline steps taken by Nehemiah to ensure completion of

rebuilding the broken walls of Jerusalem. (7marks)
 Prayerfulness in the face of opposition.
 Envisioning the work as that of enhancing Israelites’ dignity.
 Mobilizing the people with a glorious call i.e. ‘come let us build the
wall’Nem.2:17
 Division of labor on family lines.
 Reorganizing workers.
 Focusing on the project /ignoring distractive tactics from opponents.
 Being physically present at the site
 Minimizing moderating expenditure on food for the officials.
(1x7mks)
WESTREN ZONE P1
b) Give five reasons why it was important to rebuild the broken
walls of Jerusalem. (5marks)
 To symbolize the physical /spiritual restoration of the people of
Israel from exile.
 To signify new beginning in the Israelites new relationship with
God.
 To fulfill the prophesies of preserving the remnant.
 To enhance the Israelites self esteem/public image.
 To enhance their privacy /avoid shameful exposure to passersby.
 Enhancing physical insecurity.

c) Explain leadership qualities demonstrated by Nehemiah.

(8marks)
 Patriotism.
 Diplomacy.
 Effective planner.
 Team builder.
 Initiative. (2x4mks) WESTREN ZONE P1

4. a) Highlight the difference between the traditional and Old

Testament prophets.

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  In traditional African they received their powers through inheritance /
spirits of the living dead while Old Testament prophets were
appointed and received theirs from God.
 In traditional, they were highly respected and obeyed while the Old
Testament ones faced opposition most of the time.
 In traditional, their prophecies have been preserved and passed on
mainly through oral traditions while the Old Testament ones were
recorded and preserved in written form.
 The Old Testament prophets some of them had an idea of a glorious
Messiah who would come while the traditional ones, the concept of
the Messiah does not exist.
 The traditional recognized and worshipped many gods and
goddesses while the Old Testament ones stressed on Monotheistic
religion that is worship of only one God.
 The Traditional ones limited their Messages to their communities
while the Old Testament ones gave the messages to the Israelites
and the whole world. (2 x 4 = 8marks
ELDORET EAST P1
b) Identify various ways through which the Old Testament Prophets
communicated their messages to the people.
 Lyrics
 Prose / narratives
 Sermons
 Letters e.g. Jeremiah
 Song / poems
 Lamentations
 Symbolizations
 Lifestyle e.g. Hosea (1 x 6 = marks) ELDORET EAST P1

c) What lessons can a Christian learn from the Old Testament

Prophets?
 They should prophecy for the glory of God
 They should stand firm for the truth
 They should condemn all corrupt practices in the society
 They should be ready to obey God’s call
 They should lead holy lives
 They should be ready to be rejected
 They should preach the gospel all over the world as god is
universal. (1 x 6 = 6marks)
- ELDORET EAST P1

5. a) Identify eight occasions in which Nehemiah prayed to justify

his needs in Judah

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 When he received report form Hanani about the condition of the
Jerusalem wall and oppression of his people
 Before expressing his sorrow and sadness to King Artexexes,
 When Tobiah / Sanballat and other enemies discouraged the workers
at the temple no to build the wall.
 When he donated his dues to the needy in society, he wanted God to
reward him.
 When Sanballat / Tabiah and Geshem threatened to harm him
 When Shemiah attempted to frighten him to hide in the temple
 After cleansing the temple
 After warning people of Judah against violating the Sabbath
 After chasing away the son-in- law of Sanballat
 After cleansing the Israelites from mixing with foreigners
 When he learnt of the conspiracy to invade Judah.
(1 x 6 =6marks)
- ELDORET EAST P1

b) What were the socio-economic problems that Nehemiah faced as

the Governor of Judah after completing the wall of Jerusalem?
 Mortgage their children as tithe deeds (security) to buy food)
 Mortgaging of their field / vineyard houses to get grain during famine
 Giving out of their fields / children as slaves to pay the Kings tax
 During famine people could pay high prices for emperors
 There was a rapid increase in population leading to economic crisis.
 Borrowing of loan and paying back at a high interest rates
 Daughters were sold off to creditors
 Cost of building the wall brought huge debt that forced Nehemiah to
allow forced labour to pay tax.
(1 x 6 = 6marks)
ELDORET EAST P1

c) Mention six good qualities in Nehemiah which can help modern

leaders in church and society to Execute good leadership today.
 Diplomacy
 Faith and trust in God
 Courage and Bravery
 Leaders to sacrifice for the well being of others
 Leaders should have ability to mobilize his people for effective
development
 Leaders should be honest
 Leaders should be initiative
 Leaders should show love/compassion
 Leaders should understand people through interacting with
them freely.
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ELDORET EAST P1

4. a) State forms of punishment that God would inflict on Israel after

rejecting him as prophesied by prophet Amos.
(7mks)
 They were to be invaded by the Assyrians.
 They were to be attacked by epidemics.
 God world use Earthquake to destroy the houses of both the rich and
the poor.
 God would cover land with darkness.
 There would be divine silence as God would withdraw from the people.
 They will be taken to exile in Syria.
 Some people will be killed during the invasion.
BARINGO NORTH P1

b) Religious reforms undertaken by king Josiah during the time of

prophet Jeremiah. (7mks)
 He repaired the temple.
 He led the Israelites in a National ceremony to renew the covenant
faith.
 He ordered the destruction of idols.
 He eliminated all priest associated with false gods.
 He cleansed the temple of Jerusalem of all idols and objects of foreign
worship.
 He led the Israelites in Passover celebration in Jerusalem to honour
Yahweh as required by the covenant laws.
 He restored the Sabbath worship.
 He ordered the Israelites to obey god’s commandments.
BARINGO NORTH P1

c) Ways through which the church in Kenya can fight social evils.
(6mks)
 Preaching the gospel for people to change.
 Repenting.
 Reporting evil doers to the authority.
 Carrying out guiding / counseling.
 Punishing those who go against rules.
 Educating the youths on moral issues.
 Being role model Christians.
 Helping the needy.
BARINGO NORTH P1

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 5. a) Reasons why Nehemiah found it necessary for the Jews to
separate themselves from foreigners? (7mks)
 The Jews were an ethnic minority which needed to preserve their
identity.
 Judah was small and vulnerable nation to large Persian Empire which
needed to remain united.
 There were conflicts between post-exilic Jews and those who had
remained behind over land ownership.
 The returned exile needed to be isolated and united because the Jews
who had remained behind were defiled through intermarriages.
 Intermarriage posed a threat through inheritance.
 Intermarriages led Jews to idolatry.
 To keep Jewish community pure after exile through birth and religion
loyalty.
BARINGO NORTH P1

b) Five reasons why it was important to rebuilt the broken walls of

Jerusalem? (5mks)
 To symbolize the spiritual, physical restoration of the people of Israel
from exile.
 To signify new beginning in Israelites new relationship with God.
 To fulfill the prophecies of preserving the remnant.
 To enhance the Israelites self-esteem.
 To enhance physical security.
To remind the Israelites about the chosen nation.
BARINGO NORTH P1

c) Why is it difficult to have reforms in Kenya?

(8mks)
 Lack of political will by leaders.
 Corruptions.
 Tribalism / Nepotism.
 Weak institutions to carry out meaningful reforms.
 Many political parties clear reforms agenda.
 Selfishness and lack of vision among the reformers.
 Lack of finance.
 Lack of patriotism among the leaders.
BARINGO NORTH P1

FORM FOUR WORK

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 TOPIC18

INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN ETHICS

5. a) Give seven importance of ethics in the society today.

(7mks)
 Set out rules for employment, promotion, payment and termination
of service.
 Guide professionals to maintain integrity in their jobs.
 Determine the expected level of performance of a particular job.
 Serve as a measure of competence.
 Enhance trust in professional by clients.
 Provide a measure for quantity of service.
 Serve as a protection to individual professional so that they are not
forced to do what is wrong.
 It makes people concerned about the welfare of their fellow human
beings.
 It promotes harmonious living within a community.
 They contribute to the maintenance of law and order.
 Ethics enables people to choose right from wrong.
 Ethics enables people to help the needy in the society.
 Ethics guide people in making decisions that involve moral
judgment.
 Ethics especially those based on the constitution promote loyalty
and patriotism in citizens of a country.

SUBUKIA P2

6. a) Outline basis of Christian ethics. (7mks)

 Bible – Ten commandments.
 Church laws.
 Use of the natural law.
 Use of conscience.
 Use of compatible Traditional African values.
 Use of secular laws.
 Use of knowledge and free will.
(7x1=7 marks)
BARINGO P2

TOPIC18

CHRISTIAN APPROACHES TO HUMAN SEXUALITY,

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 MARIAGE AND FAMILY

5. (a) Outline six religious reasons for celibacy. (6marks)

 To dedicate their lives serving God
 To go by doctrine of some churches
 To follow example of Jesus
 To pursue theological careers
 Ta avoid destruction in serving Jesus
 As a way of renouncing oneself/everything in service of god

MOKASA P2

5 b) How should Christians prepare for marriage?

(7mks)
 Pray to God for guidance in getting a partner.
 Identify the person to marry.
 Inform the parents.
 Propose to the would be spouse.
 Inform the church leaders about their marriage
 Attend seminars
 Visit the parents
 Make arrangement to give dowry.
 Arrange with the church on when the marriage can take place.
 Identify the marriage witness.
 Ensure there is availability of finance and resources.
 SUBUKIA P2

c) Give reasons why some Christians break their marriage vows.

(6mks)
 Unfaithfulness
 Financial constrains
 Pressure from in-law.
 Influence from friends/peer
 Lack of guidance and counseling.
 Lack of children.
 Poor role models.
 Denial of conjugal rights.
 SUBUKIA P2

5. (a) Describe four features of a Traditional African family

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  Children were very important/incomplete without children.
 It has horizontal and vertical dimensions/includes the living dead
and the unborn/wider membership.
 Its a social religious unit/social & religious activities are perfomed
there.
 Women were surbodinate to their husbands.
 Divorce is rare.
 Children are expected to obey their parents.
 Respect for the elders is emphasized.
 All members including the needy and physically challenged are
cared for.
 Conflict in the family are solved communally.
 It provides a sense of belonging, identity and security.
 It provides for members economic & social needs.
 This is where the desired behaviours i.e. customs, values, taboos &
beliefs are cultivated.
(First 4 x 2 = 8 marks)
(b) Highlight the disadvantages of a single parent family

 Loneliness of the parent.

 Lack of mother or father figure.
 Children experience identity crisis.
 Social problem/humiliation/teasing.
 Economic hardships
 Lack of acceptance by community.
 Lack of sexual satisfaction.
 Lack of someone to consult/being overburdened with family issues.

(Any 7 x 1 = 7 marks)

(c) How has modern family planning methods affected Kenyan

families
 Disagreements on methods to use.
 Have led to sterility.
 Led to unfaithfulness.
 Health problems eg breast cancer.
 Led to miscarriages & pre mature births.
 People have the size of family they can manage/improved living
standards.
 Some methods are expensive.
 Failure has led to rejection and frustration.
 Irreversible methods have led to psychological and emotional
stress on those who may need more children later

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marks
LAIKIPIA P2
5.b) State 7 Christian teachings on family.

 The Christian family begins with marriage.

 The family us monogamous
 It is complete with or without children.
 The union between husband and wife in a family signify the union
between Christ and the church.
 The husband heads the Christian family but the dignity of the
woman is recognized.
 Each member has definite roles and responsibility.
 Parents should not provoke their children to anger.
 Christian family solves problems through reconciliation.
 Children should obey their parents.
 Children should be brought up in Christian principles.
7 x 1 = 7 marks
 GATUNDU P2

c) In what ways can a Christian deal with the temptation of having

sex before marriage.
 Use the power of prayer to overcome temptation.
 Avoid staying alone especially in the dark with a person of the
opposite sex.
 Go for guidance and counseling from church elders
 Choose the right friends
 Choose the right leisure activities.
 Read the bible for enlightment and encouragement
 Read literature on human sexuality to remove ignorance.
 Always be busy.
 Obey God’s command on keeping the body pure
 Avoid kissing – it may be arousing to the opposite sex
 Be decently dressed.
 Avoid watching pornography. 6 x 1 = 6 marks
GATUNDU P2
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2. (a) Give reasons why it is important to have a stable family.
 It provides a conducive environment for bringing up children.
 It provides company and a sense of belonging.
 The family members give each other moral support to face life’s
challenges.

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  A stable family provides refuge from problems in the outside
society, like unemployment, failure in exams, and being sacked
from work.
 It enhances togetherness in times of joy and of sorrow.
 It improves one’s sense of self-worth and self-esteem.
 It provides fertile ground for spiritual growth.
1x7=7mks
- LARI P2

(b) Why should Christians fight rape in society?

 Rape can lead to STDs and STIs that could be fatal, including HIV
and AIDS.
 It leads to psychological problems.
 It results in feelings of insecurity and bitterness.
 It is a criminal offense.
 Rape can lead to serious bodily harm.
 It can lead to unwanted pregnancy.
 It leads to stigmatization of both the victim and the rapist.
 It is an insult to one’s human dignity.
 It is condemned in the Biblical teachings.
1x7=7mks LARI P2
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(c) How can Christians encourage the youth to practice chastity.
 By setting a good example and being good role models.
 Offering guidance and counseling on reproductive health.
 Equipping the youth with life skills of decision making, critical
thinking and assertiveness.
 Creating awareness on the dangers of irresponsible sexual
behavior.
 Rewarding the sexually responsible youth.
 Engaging them in sexually healthy activities.
 Organizing seminars and workshops where the youth are
encouraged to teach one another important skills.
 Supporting youth groups.
 Openly discussing the challenges associated with chastity and
finding ways to overcome them. 1x6=6mks
LARI P2
5. (a) Explain the traditional understanding of marriage.

 Marriage is a rite of passage that everyone must undergo.

 It is a union between two families or communities.
 It’s primary purpose is for procreation and continuity of the
human race.

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  It is sealed through the payment of dowry.
 It is the focus of existence in which the living, the unborn and
the living dead meet.
 Adultery is prohibited.
 Marriage is a communal affair.
 Most marriages are polygamous.
 Divorce is rare.
 Marriage is not allowed among members of the same clan.
 Wife inheritance is practised.
 It promotes the social status of those involved.
 Marriage is not complete without birth of a child. Any 8 x 1 =
8mks

(b) Identify six forms of irresponsible sexual behaviour in the

society today..

 Incest.
 Rape
 Pre-marital sex (fornication).
 Adultery.
 Homosexuality.
 Bestiality.
 Lesbianism.
 Sodomy.
 Prostitution.
 - Masturbation. CEQ: 6 x 1 = 6mks

(c) State six ways in which the church can help single parents.

 By accepting them in the church.

 By providing guidance and counselling services.
 Praying for/with them
 Offering them material help.
 Involving them in church activities.
 Providing them with publications on church living.
 Involving them in seminars on family life.
 Creating employment opportunities for them. CEQ: 6 x 1 = 6mks

KIRINYAGA P2

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1.(c) How is the church helping to ensures that marriages are stable
in Kenya today? (7mks)

 Provides guidance and counseling on marriage/family life

 Organizes seminars/workshops on marriage/family life/those
intending to enter into marriage
 Holds prayers for families
 Reconciles couples facing strained relationships.
 Condemns divorce in marriage.
 Gives material support to needy families.
 Presides over marriage ceremonies where the bride and
bridegroom take vows.
 Encourages families to worship together at home
 Prepares study materials on marriage and family life.
 Disciplines those who err in marriage.
Any 7 points 7 x 1 Max (7mks)
SUNSHINE/PANGANI P1

5 (a) State seven reasons why marriage is regarded as a

covenant in traditional African communities
(7mks)

 It binds two parties together/ husband and wife

 The couple vows to be loyal to one another.
 There are people who come to witness marriage vows
 There is a ceremony where people eat and share a meal.
 There are obligations/conditions to be fulfilled by each arty.
 Breaking of marriage vows has serious consequences on those
who break the covenant.
 God and ancestors are involved to bless and protect marriage.
 Payment of dowry seals the marriage
Any 7 points 7 x 1 Total 7 marks

(b) Reasons why child defilement is on the rise in Kenya

(7mks)
 Moral decadence
 Use and abuse of drugs
 Influence of pornography
 The belief that having sex with minors cures Aids
 Lack of self control
 Lack of respect/fear of God
 Denial /violation of the rights of the victims
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  Insanity by the rapists.
 Indecent dressing.
 Lack of security measures at home.
Any 7 points x 1 7marks
SUNSHINE/PANGANI P2
5. b) Outline six Christian teachings on fornication. (6 marks)
 It is immoral.
 It is against the divine purpose for sex.
 It defiles the body which is the temple of the Holy Spirit.
 It can lead to pregnancy before marriage, which is against God’s
will.
 It can lead to one contracting STIs including HIV/AIDS.
 It is misuse of God’s gift of sex.
 It creates feelings of guilt because it is sin.
 It can lead to unfaithfulness later in marriage if the practice
becomes a habit.
 True love waits, and therefore people should abstain until marriage.
6 x 1 = 6 marks
KASSU P2

c) Mention six ways in which Christians can help people living with
HIV/AIDS.
(6 marks)
 To love and care for them.
 By guiding and counseling them on positive living.
 Treating them with dignity by not discriminating against them.
 Praying for them.
 Visiting them to give them hope, comfort and encouragement.
 Preaching the word of God to them for spiritual nourishment and
repentance.
 Providing them with material support like food, shelter and clothing.
 Advocating for the protection of their rights as human beings.
 Providing job opportunities or income generating projects for them
to support themselves.
 Providing adequate medical care for them in terms of medicines
and paying hospital bills.
 Taking care of their children / dependents where necessary.
6x 1 = 6 marks KASSU P2
5(a) Christian teachings on marriage:
 Marriage should be between a man and a woman.
 Marriage should be monogamous
 Husband and wife should be complementary/help one
another.
 The husband should love the wife.
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  Marriage should be faithful to each other.
 Conjugal rights should be enjoyed in marriage/sex should
only be for married couples.
 The wife should submit to the husband.
 Husband and wife should respect/cherish each other.
 Marriage is permanent/it is a commitment/no divorce.
 Marriage is God’s plan for humble beings/it was instituted by
God.
 The husband and wife should cleave to each other/become
one/one flesh.
 Marriage provides for procreation/multiplication.
(4 x 2 = 8mks)
(b) What factors have contributed to sexual immorality among
the youth in Kenya today
 Drugs/alcohol abuse among the youth.
 Permissiveness in the society/moral laxity.
 Lack of discipline in society.
 Pornography from print media/materials/literature.
 Poverty leading to commercial sex.
 Lack of proper sex education.
 Changing lifestyle/urbanization leading to overcrowding.
 Lack of privacy.
 Availability of contraceptives.
 Unemployment leading to idleness.
 Stress frustrations force the youth to sex
 Wrong role models in society
 Peer pressure
 Parents not taking their role seriously.
(1x6 = 6mks)
TRANSMARA P2
5 a) Give seven reason why polygamy was accepted in T.A.S
(7marks)
 Reduce unfaithfulness
 Raises the social status of the family
 Ensure every woman has an opportunity to get married
 Ensure there is someone to help in times of needs
 Polygamy contributes to effective family planning
 Children from polygamy was a sign of wealth.
 If the wife is barren the husband gets children
 WESTERN ZONE P2
c) Explain the Christian teachings on responsible sexual behaviour.
(5marks)
 God intended sex to be between male and female.
 Sex is only allowed in marriage /conjugal right.
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  Married partners to be sexually faithful
 It involves self control.
 Irresponsible behavior i.e. fornication /adultery are forbidden.
 What we do with out bodies should be he glory of God.
WESTERN ZONE P2
b) State reasons why Christians are opposed to legalization of
abortion in Kenya . (7marks)
 It is a murder /condemned in the bible.
 Can endanger the life of the mother
 Irresponsible sex
 Can lead to sterility of the mother
 Can lead to infection of the mother
 It amounts to violence of professional ethics by doctors.
 Can lead to mental trauma
 Can lead to stigmatization of the mother /medical doctor.
(1x7mks)
WESTERN ZONE P2
c) What are the causes of pre-marital sex in society today?.
(8marks)
 Peer pressure.
 Testing fertility.
 Poverty.
 Providing manhood.
 Sexual curiosity.
 Human weakness.
 Availability of contraceptives.
 Influence from media.
 Unemployment.
 Drugs and alcohol abuse.
 Decline in traditions.
WESTERN ZONE P2
6. a) State five importance of courtship in Traditional Community.
 Helps man and woman to now if they are suitable as marriage
partners.
 Give parents of the two partners a chance to meet the know each
other, which strengthened relationships.
 Gives time to investigate if they are related and therefore not suitable
for marriage.
 Gives time to learn more about the in-law.
 Allow time for the negotiations e.g. payment of dowry.
 Allows opportunity for Education abut sacredness of marriage
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  Gives time to establish whether the boy / girl were eligible for marriage
e.g. virginity, fertility, sanity etc.
(1 x 5 = 5marks)
ELDORET EAST P1
5. a) State the factors that lead to sexual immorality among the youth
today.
 Human weakness
 Sexual curiosity
 Testing fertility
 Fear of being silted by a boy/girl
 Poverty
 Availability of contraceptives
 Negative peer pressure and bad company
 Influence from print and electronic media
 Frustrations
 Unemployment
 Drug and alcohol abuse
 Proving manhood (1 x 8 = 8marks)
ELDORET EAST P2

b) Explain the Christian teaching on human sexuality.

 God created both male and female sexuality leads to procreation.
 Sex is sacred and is a gift from God
 God created both male and female in his image
 Male and female complement each other
 The union of male and female is consummated in marriage not outside
 Sexuality is also for mutual companionship
 The body is the temple of God and should be respected.
 One can give up sex or marriage to serve God fully (celibacy)
 Male and female have distinct roles in creation.
 Sexual deviation is highly condemned e.g. rape etc
(1 x 8 = 8marks)
ELDORET EAST P2
5.b) Outline the challenges of unmarried people (celibates) in the
society. (6mks)
- Temptations.
- Risk in getting disease (H.I.V / AIDS)
- Problem in making some choices.
- Lonely life.
- At times they become frustrated, no children.
- Insecure, no love from a partner or children.
- They are undermined by the society. (6x1=6 marks)
- BARINGO NORTH P2

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c) Outline Christian teaching on human sexuality.

- God created both male and female.

- Both were created in the image of God.
- Male and female complement each other.
- Male and female should live in harmony.
- Sexuality leads to procreation, love.
- Sex is sacred.
- Virginity is highly valued.
- Sexual deviation is condemned i.e homosexuality.
(7x1=7 marks)
BARINGO NORTH P2
6. c) Mention factors that have led to challenges of bringing up
children.
- Permissiveness in society.
- Influence from western culture.
- Influence of mass media. T.V., phones.
- Erosion of traditional culture.
- Individualism.
- Misunderstanding importance of children’s rights.
- Educated children view parents as illiterate. (7x1=7 marks)
BARINGO NORTH P2
TOPIC 20

CHRISTIAN APPROACHES TO WORK

5. (c) State six advantages of self employment in Kenya today.
(6marks)
 Enables creation of Job opportunities
 Enables a person generate income
 Improve economic welfare of an individual
 Helps eradicate unemployment
 Help diversify means of production of goods
 Help reduce crimes
 Creates a training ground for learning skills
 Helps provide cheaper goods
 Improves one’s sense of self worth
 Helps improve living standards
MOKAS P2

5. (a) Explain the factors that contribute to unemployment in

Kenya today. (7 marks)
 High population whereby there are too many people for the
available jobs
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  Lack of enough capital to start a business
 Lack of skill so as to be absorbed in the job market
 Rural-urban migration –too many people in towns and jobs are
limited
 Many Kenyans prefer white collar jobs as the education system its
geared towards that
 Negative attitude towards work –some Kenyans lack initiative
 Unequal distribution of wealth –some region has more resources
than others
 Introduction of new technology like computers leading to
retrenchment
 Bribery/corruption leading to people getting jobs and they are not
qualified
 Poor economic policies by the government which render job
creation
 Insecurity/increase in crime discouraging local and foreign investors
 Selfishness and greedy people taking more than one job
7 x 1 = 7 marks

(b) Identify seven factors than an employer should consider when

assessing a just wage. (7 marks)
 Value of the work to the community
 Time take to prepare and train for the occupation
 Ability of the employer to pay
 Risk involved in a particular job
 State of the economy of the country
 Unpleasantness of the work
 Years of the experiences
 Profit of the work to the company /government
 Hour of work involved 6 x 1 = 6 marks

C. Write down six effects on forced reduction of workers to a

Christian family. (6 marks)
 Temptation to be immoral/steal /prostitution
 Poverty
 Stress and depression
 Change of family role eg mother becomes bread winner
 Irresponsibility on the provider
 Can lead to prosperity if the large sum of money paid is used well
 Pride if one become rich or prosperous after investing
 Diseases/death
 Separation and divorce 7 x 1 = 7 marks
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6. a) Identify five roles of professional codes of ethics.
(5mks)
 Set out rules for employment, promotion, payment and termination
of service.
 Guide professionals to maintain integrity in their jobs.
 Determine the expected level of performance of a particular job.
 Serve as a measure of competence.
 Enhance trust in professional by clients.
 Provide a measure for quantity of service.
 Serve as a protection to individual professional so that they are not
forced to do what is wrong.

b) Give eight reasons why there is high unemployment in Kenya.

(8mks)
 Limited job opportunities.
 Negative altitudes to manual jobs in the informal sector.
 Lack of skills and capital to begin self- employment.
 Underperforming national economies.
 Poor governance and mismanagement of national resources.
 Bribery and corruption.
 Increase in poverty
 External policies globalization
 Retrenchment of workers in both public and private sectors
 Increase in crime that creates insecurity.
SUBUKIA P2
5.(b) State seven reasons why self employment is encouraged in
the society today.
- Generates income that may be reinvested
- Facilitates employment for other people
- Enhances use of individual talents and creativity.
- Provides opportunity to learn skills
- Helps curb unemployment in the society
- Leads to self reliance
- Provides goods and services to the community.
(7 x 1 = 7 marks)
(c) Explain ways in which an employer should show respect for the
human dignity of employees.
- Motivates employees
- Allow employees freedom of expression
- Lay off redundant workers fairly
- Should sympathize with sick employees
- Employer should not harass employees
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- Give employee time to rest and not overwork
- Provide employees with healthy working conditions
- Pay them their wages on time
- Be sensitive to the needs of the employees.
(7 x 1 = 7 marks)
KIKUYU P2
6. a) State the role of professional code of ethics. (6 marks)
 It ensures satisfactory performance in the work as it is expected of the
professional person by the client and other people.
 It helps to develop confidence of the client in the professional person
for effective results
 It ensures that members work in co-operation for the advancement of
the profession and efficient performance of their roles.
 The code provides a reference point for disciplining errant members of
the profession.
 It ensures that professionals, provide quality service to their clients.
 It inspires respect and high self esteem for professionals
 It protects the professional person from certain kinds of pressure e.g.
employment of relatives. 6 x 1 = 6 marks
GATUNDU P2
5. (a) Identify eight Christian teachings on work.
(8mks)
 Work is ordained from God / command from God.
 Human beings should work to subdue / conquer the earth.
 Work is good / God himself worked.
 God blesses a hard worker / work is rewarded.
 Christians should work to acquire basic needs / necessities.
 Christians should work to assist those who are needy / less
fortunate.
 Christians work as a co-creator with God.
 People should work to emulate Jesus who was a worker /
carpenter.
 Work became a curse / unpleasant after human being fell into
sin.
 Christians should not overwork / enslave others.
 Those who work should get a just wage.
 People should take rest after work.
 People should work faithfully / diligently.
 Work should be done in an orderly manner. (any 8x1 = 8mks)

(b) State the role of professional ethics in a work place.

(6mks)
 They guide the workers on how to relate with one another.
 They define how worker should handle / relate with their clients.
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  They help to create healthy interaction between the workers /
employees and their supervisors / authority.
 They help in maintaining the standards of the service offered /
goods produced in a work place.
 They determine how one should perform his / her duties / keep
up the date with the demands of the profession.
 They help to maintain dignity of the profession / integrity of the
workers.’
 They help the public to respect the professional from undue
pressures from other interested parties.
 They help to determine the entry requirement / qualifications
needed in a given profession.
(any 8x1 = 7mks)

(c) Discuss six ways in which the church is helping to reduce the
rate of Unemployment. (6mks)
 The church encourages people to start income generating
activities.
 The church provides loans to the unemployed to start small
scale business.
 The church creates job opportunities through establishing
church projects.
 It teaches the youth about the dignity of manual work /
encourage the youth to participate in agriculture / technical
fields.
 It organizes seminars for the youth / unemployment on how to
utilize their potentials.
 It condemns corrupt practices which interfere with the
recruitment / economic growth.
 It encourages its members to pay taxes promptly so that the
government can have the resources to employ / pay the
workers.
 It trains / sponsors the youths on vocational skills that are
necessary for employment / self employment.
 The church tries to be fair when recruiting people for various
jobs.
 It encourages its members to pay taxes promptly so that the
government can have the resources to employ / pay the
workers. (any 6x1 = 6mks)

5. (c) State Ways in which the church is helping to reduce

unemployment.

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  The church encourages people to start income generating
activities.
 The church provides loans to the unemployed to start small
scale business.
 The church creates job opportunities through establishing
church projects.
 It teaches the youth about the dignity of manual
work/encourage the youth to participate in
agriculture/technical fields.
 It organizes seminars for the youth/unemployment on how to
utilize their potentials.
 It condemns corrupt practices which interfere with the
recruitment/economic growth.
 It encourages its members to pay taxes promptly so that the
government can have the resources to employ/pay workers.
 It trains/sponsors youths on vocational skills.
 The church tries to be fair when recruiting people for various
jobs. (1x6 = 6mks)
TRANSMARA P2
5 .b) Identify five virtues related to work. (5marks)

 Diligence.
 Integrity.
 Loyalty.
 Tolerance.
 Responsibility.
 Self –discipline. (1x5mks)
WESTERN ZONE P2
6. a)Give the reasons why people work today.
 For satisfaction and fulfillment
 For personal development
 To acquire basic essentials of life e.g. food, clothing and shelter
 To give life direction , meaning and dignity
 To provide services for the community and fellow human beings
 To acquire wealth and status in society
 To socialize and grow as a member of a community.
 To attain independence so that young people stop depending on their
parents and guardians for the necessities of life
(1 x 7 = 7marks)
b) Outline ways in which an employer can make the work of
employees enjoyable.
 When paid wages on time / a just wage
 When you pay them according to the labour contract.
 Extra work , extra pay
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  Enable them to rest / have leisure time
 Equal work, equal pay / no discrimination
 Provide favourable and safe working conditions
 By enabling them to undergo personal development and training which
can provide opportunities for promotion.
 When you allow them to form associations
 By treating them with respect and dignity
 By being considerate to employees’ grievances
 By giving them motivation e.g. salary increments.
(1 x 7 = 7marks)
ELDORET EAST P2
TOPIC 21

CHRISTIAN APPROACHES TO LEISURE

5. (b) Identify eight forms of leisure activities carried out in the

traditional African societies. (8marks)
 Rites of passage
 Beer parties for elders
 Children listening to stories
 Seasonal feasts celebrating harvests
 Wrestling, watching games and bullfights
 Dancing parties
 Thanks giving ceremonies
 Initiation ceremonies

MOKASA P2
5.a. Explain the Biblical teaching about leisure. 7 marks
 Leisure is created by God as he rested on the 7th day after creation
 It is a gift from God so that men can celebrate God’s creative work
 Man should use it as a moment of personal growth or time to
fellowship with others
 Christians should emulate Jesus who used his leisure to visit/ heal the
sick and attend social functions e.g. the wedding in Canaan
 The decelogue commends that man should observe the sabbath
 Jesus encouraged his disciples to rest by taking them from the crowd
to rest and pray
 The Bible teaches that there is time for everything – time for work and
time for leisure
any 7x1=7marks

b. What is the relationship between work and leisure in the Christian

context?
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  Both were instituted by God during creation
 Work is exhausting and therefore the need for leisure to recover lost
energy
 Through work we acquire the basics of life while leisure offers the
opportunity to celebrate and enjoying what has been acquired
 They have moral responsibilities because they were commended by
God
 People do carry out work which is not their regular occupation as
leisure
 Both offer support to the family and community in terms of providing
material and emotional needs
 Work may result into tension and frustration which leads to depression
but a well planned leisure activity may counteract the depression by
providing mental relaxation
 Both offer man with the opportunity to emulate God’s action of working
for six days and resting on the Sabbath day.
4x2=8marks
c. Identify five factors that drives the youth to misuse drugs
 Influence from peer group
 Curiosity
 Commercial advertisement
 Idleness
 Search for identity.
 Need to escape frustration
 Parental neglect of the youth
 Bad examples from adults
 Availability of the drugs
 Affluence
 Need to gain confidence before undertaking tasks
 Need to look grown-up by the youth
First 5x1=5marks
MBOONI EAST P2
6. c) Identify seven steps that Christians should take to support
people who abuse drugs and alcohol. (7mks)
 Showing God’s love to drug addicts.
 Teaching people to respect themselves and behave in a
responsible manner.
 Encourage drag addicts to go to rehab and counseling.
 Encourage drug addicts to join support groups for spiritual and
moral strengthening.
 Educating community members on effects of drugs on people.
 Living exemplary lives.
 Working in collaboration with other organization that are
campaigning against drug abuse and alcohol e.g. Nacada.
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4. (a) Identify six reasons why taking of alcohol as a way of
spending leisure time is condemned.

 Generates income that may be reinvested

 Facilitates employment for other people
 Enhances use of individual talents and creativity
 Provides opportunity to learn skills
 Help curb unemployment in the society
 Leads to self reliance
 Provides goods and services to the community.
(7 x 1 = 7 marks)
KIKUYU P2

5. c) Identify efforts made by Christians to assist those affected with

the problem of misuse of alcohol. (6 marks)
 Christians have established special centers for therapists to assist
those addicted to alcohol
 Guidance and counseling in special centers and in the church.
 Creation of alcoholic anonymous centers which focus on helping
people to quit alcoholism.
 Encouraging those with such problems to seek help and co-operation
with those ready to help them change.
 Encouraging parents to set good examples to their children by leading
a life free of alcohol.
 Offer teaching on valuing themselves and showing that they are made
in the image of God hence should not destroy themselves.
 Condemning commercial advertisement and selling of alcohol to
children. 6 x 1 = 6 marks
GATUNDU P2
(c) Show how the church is helping the social problems resulting
from misuse of leisure
(7mks)

 Praying for them that they may change

 Visiting and giving them encouragement
 Guiding and counseling them to find the root cause of their
problems help them how to deal with it.
 Preaching the good news of salvation.
 Loving and accepting them as they are
 Love and accept as they are
 Occupy the affected with something useful/creating employment for
them
 Take the affected for medical attention.
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  Opening rehabilitation centers for the affected who require special
attention.
Any 7 points 7 x 1 (max 7mks)

SUNSHINE/PANGANI P2
5. a) Explain eight uses of leisure. (8 marks)
 Time to worship.
 Occasion for celebration.
 Time to rest.
 Time to help others.
 To spread the word of God.
 To develop talents.
 Opportunity for individual growth.
 To strengthen social relationships.
 To reveal the type of persons we are.
 For educational purposes.
 For economic purposes.
8 x 1 = 8 marks
KASSU P2
4.(a) Reasons why leisure is important in the life of a Christian
youth.
 Gives one time to visit the sick/needy
 Provides opportunity for fellowship with others.
 For dedicating one self to God/worship God.
 Allows one too develop the different talents.
 Gives one an opportunity to meet friends.
 One is able to read the bible/word of God.
 Provides an opportunity for one to preach/evangelize.
 Provides an opportunity to counsel/guide one another
 Provides time to rest/rejuvenate/to regain lost energy.
 Provides one with opportunity to take care of the
environment.
(6x 1 = 6mks)

(b) Factors contributing to the misuse of leisure in Kenya today.

 Too much money/wealth.
 Availability of drugs/contraceptives.
 Lack of proper guidance/education on how to use leisure.
 Poverty.
 Inability to select/make the right decision.
 Bad company/peer pressure.
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 Misunderstanding in families/frustration.
 Inability to balance between different activities.
 Permissiveness.
 Lack of role models.
 Idleness/boredom/unemployment. (8 x 1 = 8mks)
TRANSMARA P2
5.c) In which ways does drug abuse contribute to irresponsible
sexual behavior?
 Drug addicts cannot control themselves, they can easily get involved in
sexual immorality
 Drug addict can engage in irresponsible behavior because they lack
the power to reason and make proper moral judgments
 People who abuse drugs may get into prostitution in order to earn
money to buy drugs.
 A man or woman under the influence of alcohol may behave in a
sexually provocative manner hence encourage over people to take
advantage of him/her sexually
 Drug abusers tend to have close attachments to groups hence
vulnerable to irresponsible sexual behavior in the name of friendship.
(1 x 4 = 4marks)
ELDORET EAST P2

TOPIC 22

CHRISTIAN APPROACHES TO WEALTH,

MONEY AND POVERTY

6. (b) Give seven reasons why bribery and corruption is unethical

(7marks)
 Prevents administration of justice
 Causes misfortunes on a family
 May lead to lose of power by a leader
 A form of oppression to the innocent
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  Encourages laziness
 Leads to unemployment
 Discourages investment
 Results in efficient provision of public services
 Encourages power struggles

MOKASA P2
5.a) Explain 3 life skills that can help the youth to fight evils like
corruption. (6 marks)
 Critical thinking – have careful consideration of the good and bad
effects of corruption.
 Creative thinking – new imaginative and original ideas of how to fight
corruption.
 Decision making – decide or make choices weigh cons and pros of
doing or not doing.
 Self esteem/high regard of oneself not to enter in this vice.
Assertiveness/courage to say no. 3 x 2 = 6
GATUNDU P2

6.c) Identify the life skills that are useful for personality
development.
 Self awareness
 Self esteem
 Coping with emotions
 Coping with stress
 Friendship formation and maintenance
 Effective communication
 Assertiveness
 Non – violet conflict resolution
 Empathy
 Negotiation skill
 Effective decision making
 Critical thinking
 Creative thinking (1 x 6 = 6marks)
ELDORET EAST P2
6.b) Give reasons why life skills are important?
(6mks)
- Help people to live positively and actively.
- Practice health behavior.
- Assess and avoids risky behavior.
- Make informed choice and decision.
- Set goals in life and achieve then.
- Improve self esteem and confidence.

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 - Contributes in making a just society.
(6x1=6 marks)
BARINGO NORTH P2

TOPIC 23

CHRISTIAN APPROACHES TO LAW,

ORDER AND JUSTICE

6. (a) Name functions of state authority. (8marks)

 Voice peoples grievances to the government
 Making laws
 Presiding over national events
 Giving arbitrators to war torn areas

MOKASA P2
6. (a) State seven duties of the citizens to the state

 Obey lawfully constituted government.

 Vote during elections.
 Share in political leadership/participate as members of political
parties.
 Stand up agianst injustices.
 Work in order to support the development of the country.
 Pay taxes to the government.
 Defend their country.
 Patriotism/learn the national anthem/sing the national anthem/respect
the flag.
 Prevent criminals acts/preserve public order/report law
breakers/ensure safety of everybody.
 Protect environment.
 Protect life.
LAIKIPIA P2
6. (a) Give six reasons why it is important to have laws in a country.

 Laws safeguard people’s right.

 People’s property is protected under law
 They protect the consumer from exploitation
 It allows economic development
 Individuals are able to enjoy the freedom of worship
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 The laws outline how foreigner should be handed
 They control taxation
 It enables the government to protect its citizens against oppression
 Law determines the type of positive measures for a crime done
 Ensures political stability in a country
 Outlines the relationship between different nations.
(6 x 1 = 6 marks)

(b) Identify ways through which Christians promote Justice in Kenya

today.
 Preaching to people to have fair dealing with one another
 Living exemplary life’s
 Encouraging the government to uphold the rule in law.
 Carrying out civic education for the citizens to know their rights and
duties
 Condemning acts of unfairness in the society
 Helping in the rehabilitataion of the law breakers
 Praying for people to practice justice.
 Participating in law making process
 Assisting the needy to get jobs
 Asking those who have wrongly acquired wealth to return it.
 Using mass media to promote justice
 Reporting law breakers to the authorities
 Taking part in general election.
(7 x 1 = 7 marks)
(c) How was law order and justice in Traditional African Societies
upheld.
 Punishment of offenders
 Installation of leaders, chiefs, kings.
 Administration of oaths
 Making of covenant treaties
 Observing taboos
 Having intermarriages between warring communities
 Council of elders administered justice and reconciliation
 Recognizing the role of specialists
 Common beliefs in God spirit and ancestors.
(7 x 1 = 7 marks)
KIKUYU P2
6.(a) Identify six practices that promote law and order in Traditional
African Community.

 Punishment of offenders.
 Administering of oaths.

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  Observance of taboos and customs.
 Making of covenants.
 Reconciling of warring partners.
 Communal sharing of meals.
 Intermarriages.
 Installation of community leaders.
 Ownership of property on communal basis.
 Maintaining kinship ties.
 Returning the spoils from raids.
 - Setting up of rules and regulations. CEQ: 6 x 1 = 6mks

KIRINYAGA P2
6 (a) Causes of Social disorder.
 Discrimination
- It results from linesphal treatment of people where others are
treated more favourably than others.
- It creates hatred and animosity in those who are sidelined
resulting in social order.
 Racism
- It is where people are discriminated against in the basis of
their skin colour, this creates hatred and brings about social
disorder.
 Tribalism - discrimination based on one’s tribe.
- This is where people tend to pursue interest along tribal
lines. The choice of political leaders and distribution of
national resources is determined by tribe not merit. This
leads to animosity and sometimes tribal clashes.
 Crime – high crime rate in society.
- Its an activity that involve breaking of law which includes
robbery, rape etc. it causes fear, insecurity.
 Sexism
- This is discrimination on lie basis of gender and it causes
disconnect.
 Inequitable distribution of wealth and resources whereby the
wealth and resource of the
society are concentrated in the hands of few powerful
individuals, it may result in violence.
 Oppression or exploitation of others by the rich and powerful.
 Personal achievements and status in society.
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(b) Why corruption is widespread in Kenya.
 Poverty – some people are not contented with the income they
earn.
 Lacking adequate opportunities.
 School leavers faced with acute unemployment may do
anything to secure jobs.
 Greed – people in influential positions will use their offices to
amass wealth through bribes.
 Ignorance – some people do not know that giving bribes is
morally wrong.
 Fear of being punished or going to court. Those who commit
criminal offences give bribes to
avoid going to court. (any 5x1 = 5mks)

(c) What a Christian can do to remedy social disorder.

 Christians should never take or give bribes.
 Christian workers should be contented with their salaries or
wages.
 Christians should be hardworking and be law abiding.
 Christians should aim at living righteously and uphold their
integrity.
 Christian leaders should not misuse their power to exploit the
poor.
 Christians should not evade taxes.
 Challenges the social evil they encounter that bring about social
disorders.
 Try to win the evil doers by liking them and living like good role
models among them.
 Praying for social order to prevail.
 Providing information on the effects of social disorder.
 Providing job opportunities in cases where unemployment is a
cause for social disorders.
 Providing material assistance to the needy.’
 Playing a role in rehabilitating those who have been agents of
social disorders.
(any 7x1 = 7mks)
NANDI CENTRAL P2

6 (a) Reasons why Christians should respect the law of the

country (7mks)

 It is a duty for Christians to respect the authority.

 In order to protect their lives and rights
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  In order to protect their resources and property.
 In order to maintain peace and harmony
 It is a way of imitating the actions of Jesus who obeyed the Roman
Laws,
 It promotes loyalty/patriotism
 To avoid crime and punishment
 To promote economic development
 To ensure justice in society
 To promote unity
 To promote good relationships among members of the society.
 To promote good governance.
Any point 7 x 1 Max 7 marks

(b) Seven effects of injustice in Kenya today (7mks)

 It leads to death of the innocent
 It leads to loss of property
 Sometimes people are displaced.
 It interferes with production especially of food and other basic
goods.
 Plants the seeds of discords
 Breeds rebellion against the offender
 It is expressing to rehabilitate
 Loss of jobs /positions
 Crime rates is escalated. Any 7 points 7 x 1 Total 7 marks
SUNSHINE/PANGANI P2

6. a) State seven duties of citizens to the nation. (7 marks)

 Obey and respect authority.
 Register as a voter and vote in national elections.
 Respect other people’s rights.
 Understand and defend other people’s rights and responsibilities.
 Respect the laws of the country.
 Care for the sick and the needy.
 Conserve national resources.
 Pay taxes.
 Participate in national development.
 Promote peace and harmony in the society.
 Report errant members of the society to law enforcement agents.
 Protect the environment.
 Respect the flag and National Anthem.
 Be responsible at work. 7 x 1 = 7 marks
KASSU P2
6. c) Identify five traditional African practices that promote law, order
and justice. (5 marks)
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  Use of oral literature.
 Religious beliefs and practices.
 The kinship ties.
 Rites of passage.
 Political organization.
 Taboos and customary laws.
 Punishment for law breakers / errant members.
 Rewards / praise for the upright.
5 x 1 = 5 marks
KASSU P2

4. (c) Reasons why the church condemns injustice in Kenya today.

 The church has moral responsibility/duty to correct evil/in
society.
 It is a way of emulating Jesus Christ.
 It is against God’s teachings/laws.
 To ensure fair distribution of human/natural resources.
 In order to uplift human dignity/human rights.
 To create peace/harmony/unity in society.
 To provide national development
 To guard against God’s judgment upon the nation.
(6 x 1 = 6mks) TRANSMARA WEST P2
6.(a) Role Christians can play in National Elections
 Praying for fair/free and just/peaceful elections
 Being employed at various levels in and out of polling
stations.
 Being committed in playing different roles.
 Being honest/not fearing intimidation/persecution.
 Casting one’s vote.
 Educating the masses on their civil rights/obligations
 Financing/assisting the government in facilitating smooth
and fair elections.
 Avoiding situations of confrontations with the government of
the day. (6 x1 = 6mks) TRANSMARA WEST P2
(b) 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
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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.
(1 x 8 = 8mks)
TRANSMARA WEST P2

(c) 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.

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  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. (6mks)
TRANSMARA WEST P2

6. a) Give five reasons why Christians should participate in the

constitution making process. (5marks)
- To ensure just law are passed.
- To ensure quality leadership
- To ensure Christians ethics in the law
- It’s a call / service to mankind.
- It is away of enjoying right to assemble /expression.
- To ensure conducive atmosphere for spiritual/economic/political /social
activities
- It’s a show of patriotism.
- It’s a show of responsible citizenship
WESTERN ZONE P2

TOPIC 24

CHRISTIAN APPROACHES TO ISSUES RELATED

TOMODERN SCIENCE,
TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

6 (c) Mention five ways in which science and technology promotes

sexual promiscuity (6marks)
 Promotes in irresponsible sexual behavior
 Promotes the procurement of abortion
 Promotes the urge to have sex e.g. through pornographic
movies
 Promotes social evils
 Advertisement on the birth control pills and contraceptives
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6 a. Give four reasons why Christians are opposed to Euthanasia
 God is the only one who can give and take away life
 Euthanasia equals to murder which is Biblically condemned
 It destroys God’s image in human beings
 Human Judgment is limited and therefore cannot make correct
decisions on euthanasia
 Medical ethics allows a doctor to sustain life not to take it away
 Suffering is part of a Christian’s life from life the from the teachings of
Jesus and therefore it cannot be used to justify euthanasia
 The works of mercy involves saving the life and not destroying it
First 4x2=8marks

b. Outline the reasons why a Christian should conserve the

environment (6marks)
 It was created by God and man was mandated to take care of it
 It was a gift to mankind from God therefore it should be guarded
 It reveals God’s nature and therefore should be protected
 It is a channel through which God’s communicates to mankind through
environmental changes
 Man gets his various needs from the environment
 It offers man with shelter or a dwelling place
 Its destruction endangers the life of mankind
Any 6x1=6marks
c. Show how science and technology has helped spread the gospel.
 The use of radio in broadcasting the gospel
 Printing press has assisted in publishing Christian magazines and
Bibles
 The production of cassettes and CDS with Christian songs and
sermons
 The use of micro-phones and public address system which has
assisted evangelists to reach large multitudes while preaching
 The means of transport has facilitated the movement of preachers to
different areas
 The production of Christian films to enhance the faith of Christians
 The introduction of Braille has enabled the blind to read Christian
messages
 Technology has enabled Christians to build large and magnificent
churches
 Use of internet, computers and electronic mail to spread the gospel
Any6x1=6marks
MBOONI EAST P2
6.(a) Explain four reasons why Christians are opposed to
Euthanasia. (8 marks)
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  God is the only one who can give and take away life
 Euthanasia equals to murder which is biblically condemned
 It destroys the image of God
 Some people have recovered from coma
 Denies a person a right of life
 Accepting euthanasia discourage medical research
 A suffering person cannot make a right decision
 Jesus mission was to heal the sick
 Suffering is part of Christian life
 Medical ethics ask doctors to save life and not destroy it.

4 x 2 = 8 marks
(b) Identify environmental factors that threaten human life.
(6 marks)
 Destruction of natural resources by human kind
 Overgrazing
 Abuse of drugs alcohol and drug substances
 Production o f atomic bombs, weapons which threaten destruction
of the world
 Natural calamities such as tsunamis, floods, landslides,
earthquakes, and famine
 Diseases and epidemics
 Pollution 6 x 1 = 6 marks
c) State six ways in which a Christian can show respect for life
today. (6 marks)
 Care and conserve environment
 Caring for the less fortunate in society
 Use proper disposal method to avoid pollution
 Condemning abortion
 Fight against capital punishment
 Provide guiding and counseling on value of life
 Practicing responsible parenthood discourage child abuse
6 x 1 = 6 marks
KAHURO/KIHARU P2
6 (b) Give five reasons why Christians are opposed to euthanasia

 It demeans the santity of life.

 Its murder ‘thou shall not kill’
 It is a precious gift from God and should be preserved.
 Only God can take away human life.
 It destroys life that has potential which is neither known to the
patient or doctor.
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  Christians should accept suffering humbly as it strengthens their
faith.
 Christians should seek God’s will in
 It discourages scientists who are looking for a cure for incurable
diseases.
 The patient is only depressed hence should be counselled and
encouraged and not mercy/should be visited regularly.
 It may encourage suicide even to healthy people.
 It denies friends, family and doctors the chance and blessings of
showing love to the terminally ill.
(First 5 x 1 = 5 marks)

(c) Identify four ways in which science and technology degrades

human dignity (8 marks)

 Scientific inventions have led to pollution.

 It interferes with the original biological functions as intended eg
drugs, contraceptives.
 Use of computers and machines replace human labour.
 Scientific theory of creation challenges the Christian view on God’s
creation.
 Led to immorality through internet, pornography T.V programmes
etc.
 Manufacture of weapons/bombs/guns has led to destruction of
God’s creation.
 Cloning/sex change etc demean God’s creative ability.
 Machines disappoints human beings when they suddenly break
down.
(First 4 x 2 = 8 marks)

LAIKIPIA P2
6 (a) Give reasons why Christians are against Euthanasia.

 Life is sacred and holy. Only God has the right to take it away.
 It is against the ethics and ethos of medical profession.
 It infringes on other peoples rights. Christians have to bear
suffering.
 Accepting Euthanasia weakens the society respect for life.
 Some patients have recovered after years of deep coma.
 Euthanasia is contrary to the teachings and work of Jesus in the
restoration of human life.
 Accepting Euthanasia discourages medical research on vaccines
that may cure various diseases.
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  Those who practice it render life meaningless by destroying its
sanctity.
 It is equivalent to murder.
 Man is made in God’s image. 1x7=7mks

(b) How Science and technology enhance the understanding of

God’s creation.
 It has been used to sustain/improve the environment for the benefit
of human race promoting the glory of God.
 Science and technology helps man to rule the environment hence
he becomes co-creator with God.
 It has been used to improve the living standards of human kind.
 It has been used to spread the gospel. Through radio, television,
video, films and magazine books.
 Science and technology has enabled human beings to formulate
tools/make tools which help them to control and master the
universe.
 Science and technology have failed to explain the mystery of the
universe. Despite its advances therefore people turn to God for
answers.
 Through science and technology different countries/races and
people come together promoting unity of all mankind. This is the
main purpose of God during creation.
 Science and technology have been used to improve human life.
1x7=7mks

(c) How can Christians contribute to the conservation of the

environment?
 Christians should understand that the environment was created by
God hence should be kept holy.
 Christians should teach the others the importance of preserving the
environment.
 Christians should participate in the conservation projects e.g planting
trees, digging of terraces and cleaning the environment.
 Christians should be role models in keeping the environment clean.
 Christians should take care of the flora and fauna.
 Christians should refuse to participate in activities leading to the
destruction of the environment.
 Christians should avoid buying and selling products obtained through
environmental destructions e.g charcoal and game products.
1x6=6mks
LARI P2
6. (b) Explain how Science and Technology has helped in
evangelization.
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  The Christians use mass media to spread the gospel.
 They use printing press to assist in publishing Christian
magazines and Bibles.
 They produce cassettes, CDs, DVDs in producing songs and
sermons.
 Christians use microphones, loud speakers to preach the word
of God.
 They use airplanes, cars to facilitate communication in
preaching.
 Christians produce films to preach the gospel.
 Christians produce Braille’s to assist the blind in getting God’s
message.
 Christians use inter-nets, computers and electronic mails to
spread the gospel.
 Christians use musical instrument like electronic guitars, pianos
to entertain Christians.
 Christians use mobile phones, fax to convey Christians
message outside and within the country.
 Christians use modern equipments for leisure in enhancing the
work of the church e.g. games, music, drama.
Any 7 x 1 = 7mks

(c) Show how Christians contribute to the conservation of the

environment.

 Christians should keep the environment clean since it was created

by God.
 They should teach others the importance of preserving the
environment.
 Christians should contribute to the preservation of the environment
like planting trees and digging of terraces.
 They should observe personal hygiene or cleanliness.
 They should avoid charcoal burning.
 They should avoid buying ornaments or trophies made from
materials that destroy the environment.
 Christians should not involve themselves in any form of pollution.
 They should only use chemicals that are friendly to ozone layer.
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6. (c) Criteria for judging whether a scientific or technological
innovations is ethical or not.

 Should abide by biblical teachings

 Should honour God as the Supreme Being
 Should not cause harm to human kinds
 should promote faith in God
 Should not have serious /or no side effects at all
 Should benefit the whole community not a few
 Should not dehumanize human kind at all. Any 6 points 6 x 1
Total 6 marks
SUNSHINE /PANGANI P2
 6 b) Explain the Christian view on Euthanasia. (8 marks)
 Christians are against euthanasia as it demeans the sanctity of life.
It is murder and only God can take life away.
 Euthanasia destroys life which has potential that is yet unknown to
the patient, doctor or family members.
 Euthanasia also shows lack of faith in God, the giver of life.
 Those who suffer severe pain and incurable diseases should
accept the condition humbly, as suffering is part of human life.
 Christians should seek God’s will instead of taking matters into their
own hands.
 Euthanasia discourages scientists who are looking for a cure for
incurable ailments.
 Those seeking euthanasia are depressed and therefore need
counseling, comfort and prayers.
 Euthanasia, if allowed, may increase cases of suicide even when
people are healthy, or when the pain they are experiencing is
bearable.
 Euthanasia also denies family, friends and doctors the chance and
blessing of showing love to those who are terminally ill.
 Euthanasia discourages patients and makes them lose hope in life.
They feel rejected by those who are supposed to care for them.
8 x 1 = 8 marks
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