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1. a) Outline seven ways in which the teaching of C.R.E. can be of benefit to the youth in the contemporary
society. (7mks)
b) Give reasons why the bible as considered as the word of God. (7mks)
c) Outline six ways in which the bible is misused in Kenya today. (6mks)
2. a) Describe the call of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-9) (8mks)
b) Explain the importance of God‘s covenant with Abraham. (7mks)
c) Identify five lessons that Christians learn about God from the call of Abraham. (5mks)
3. a) How did prophet Samuel promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel? (8mks)
b) Outline reasons as to why the temple was important in Jewish community. (7mks)
c) Give five factors that have led to increase of Christian denominations in Kenya. (5mks)
4. a) Explain the role of prophets in Israel. (7mks)
b) Give reasons why prophet Amos was against the way Israelites worshipped God. (8mks)
c) Give five obstacles the church is facing in trying to curb injustices in Kenya today. (5mks)
5. a) Outline Nehemiah‘s religious reforms. (Nehemiah 13:8-22) (7mks)
b) Outline the promises that the Israelites made when they renewed their covenants with God during the time of

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c) What lessons do Christian learn from the renewal of the covenant by Nehemiah? (6mks)

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6. a) Describe the traditional African understanding of hierarchy of beings. (7mks)

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b) Outline six similarities between the Christian and traditional African ways of showing respect to God.

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c) Give seven reasons why initiation rites are still practiced today.
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1. a) Give eight ways how Jesus fulfilled the prophesies of the suffering servant. (8mks)
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b) State seven teachings of John the Baptist about the Messiah. (7mks)
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c) State five factors that hinder people from accepting salvation. (5mks)
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2. a) Describe the teachings of John the Baptist as a forerunner of Jesus. (8mks)

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b) Outline what Jesus said about John the Baptist to his disciples. (6mks)
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c) Give ways in which church leaders should respond to members who oppose them in their work
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3. a) Outline the events that took place on the mount of Olives before the arrest of Jesus. (7mks)
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b) Give reasons why Peter denied Jesus. (7mks)

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c) Identify six reasons why the death of Jesus is important to Christians (6mks)
4. a) Outline eight reasons why Jesus sent the holy spirit to his disciples. (8mks)
b) Give seven teachings of Peter concerning (1st Peter 2:9-10) (7mks)
c) Outline five ways in which kindness as a fruit of the holy spirit is abused in Kenya today (5mks)
5. a) Outline eight Christian teachings on work. (8mks)
b) State the role of professional ethics in a work place. (6mks)
c) Identify six ways in which the church is helping reduce the rate of unemployment in Kenya today.
(6mks)
6. a) State the various ways through which wealth is acquired in traditional African societies. (8mks)
b) How has money economy undermined the principles of Christian living. (7mks)
c) State five ways through which Christians make proper use of their wealth. (5mks)

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PAPER 1
DEC. 2020

ANSWER ANY FIVE QUESTIONS

1. (a) Give five reasons why the bible is referred to as a library. (5 marks)
(b). Outline seven ways in which Christians use the bible to spread good news. (7 marks)
(c). Identify eight ways in which bible translation has facilitated the spread of Christianity in Kenya.(8 marks)
2. (a) Describe the call of Abraham. (8marks)
(b). Indentify six occasions when Abraham demonstrated his faith in God. (6 marks)
(c). State six ways in which modern Christians demonstrate their faith in God today. (6marks)
3. (a) Outline seven duties performed by Samuel in Israel. (7 marks)
(b). Outline seven achievements of King Solomon in Israel. (7 marks)
(c). State five reasons why church members would demand that church leaders to be replaced. (6 marks)
4. (a) Identify ways in which Old Testament prophets passed God‘s messages to the people. (8 marks)
(b). Identify the various injustices condemned by prophet Amos in Israel. (7 marks)
(c). Give the relevance of prophet Amos teaching on election of Israel to Christians in Kenya today.
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5. (a) How did Nehemiah use religious reforms to restore the independence of the Israelites. (7 marks)

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(b). Identify the various problems faced by Nehemiah in Israel. (6 marks)

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(c). Identify the various evils Christians should condemn in Kenya today. (7 marks)

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6. (a). Explain the purpose of taboos in traditional African society. (7 marks)

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(b). Explain four moral values acquired during initiation rituals. (8 marks)

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1 a. From the story of the early life of Jesus up to 12 years, identify SIX ways in which he observed the
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Religious practices of the Jews. (6 Marks)

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b. Describe SEVEN activities that took place during the presentation of Jesus in the Temple.
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(Luke 2: 22-40). (7 Marks)

c. State SEVEN lessons Christians learn from the Incident when Jesus was left behind by his parents in the
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Temple. Luke 2:41-52. (7 Marks)

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2. a. Describe the healing of the Centurions servant by Jesus in Luke 7: 1-10. (8 Marks)
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b. Explain the Significance of the transfiguration of Jesus to His disciples. (6 Marks)

c. State SIX ways in which Christians show respect to God. (6 Marks)
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3. a. Outline SEVEN qualities of God from the parable of the prodigal son. (7 Marks)
b. Narrate the Parable of the great feast Luke 14: 16-24. (8 Marks)
c. Identify FIVE lessons learnt from the healing of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar. Luke 18:35-43. (5 Marks)
4. a. Identify the fruit of the Holy Spirit taught by Saint Paul inGalatians 5:22-23. (7 marks)
b. Explain what the teaching of Jesus about the vine and the branches in John 15:1-10 reveals about the unity
of believers. (6 Marks)
c. Give SEVEN ways in which Christians prevent division in the church in Kenya today. (7Marks)
5. a. State the Religious significance of Leisure in the life of a Christian. (8 Marks)
b. In SEVEN ways show how Alcoholism has contributed to the Break Down of families. (7 Marks)
c. Outline FIVE ways in which the Christian Community in Kenyan is trying to solve problems resulting from
the misuse of Leisure. (5 Marks)
6. a. State SEVEN teachings of Jesus on wealth. (7 Marks)
b. Explain how money economy has undermined the principles of Christian living. (7 Marks)
c. With reference to the proper use of wealth in the Bible, state SIX ways in which Christians in Kenya utilize
their wealth. (6 Marks)

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PAPER 1
1. a) Citing examples state seven literary forms used in the writing of the bible. (7mks)
b) List five books of the Bible referred to as Pastoral Epistles. (5mks)
c) Identify ways in which social media is used to spread the gospel in Kenya. (8mks)
2. a) Describe the background to the call of Abraham. (7mks)
b) Outline six promises that God made to Abraham during the making of the covenant. (6mks)
c) What is the relevance of God‘s promises to Abraham to Christians today? (7mks)
3. a) Outline six duties of judges in Israel. (6mks)
b) Give reasons why David is considered as the greatest king of Israel. (8mks)
c) How do Christian‘s leaders misuse their positions? (5mks)
4. a) Outline four ways in which the prophetic messages were written down. (8mks)
b) Give seven reason why God sent prophets in Israel. (7mks)
c) Identify the methods used to by the church to fight evils today. (5mks)
5. a) Outline the problems that Nehemiah encountered in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. (8mks)
b) Give seven qualities of a leader drawn from Nehemiah. (7mks)
c) Write down the problem church leaders in Kenya face in their work. (5mks)

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6. a) Outline seven traditional African practices, which demonstrate people‘s belief in God. (7mks)

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b) Identify the rituals performed during marriage in traditional African Communities. (7mks)

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c) State six factors that have affected kingship ties in modern society. (6mks)

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1. (a) How did Jesus fulfill the old Testament Prophecies about the messiah (7mks)
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(b) Identify the activities that took place during the dedication of Jesus in the Temple (6mks)
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(c) Give reasons why Christians dedicate children to God in the church today (7mks)
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2. (a) Relate the healing of centurion servant Luke 7:1-10 (7mks)

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(b) Give the qualities demonstrated by the centurion during the healing of his servant (6mks)
(c) Give ways in which Christians continue in the healing ministry of Jesus Christ (7mks)
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3. (a) Describe the triumphant entry into Jerusalem Luke19:28-40 (8mks)

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(b) Why did Jesus cleanse the temple in Jerusalem (6mks)

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(c) How do Christians show respect to places of worship (6mks)

4. (a) Outline Peter‘s message on the day of Pentecost (7mks)
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(b) How can a Christian identify those who are led by the Holy Spirit (6mks)
(c) Mention seven ways in which Christians can prevent divisions among them (7mks)
5. (a) Outline the purpose of leisure to the life of a Christian (7mks)
(b) Give six factors that promote drug abuse among youths in Kenya today (6mks)
(c) State seven ways in which alcoholics can be assisted to overcome the challenge in the society today
(7mks)
6. (a) Outline seven ways of acquiring wealth rightfully (7mks)
(b) State the factors that have contributed to high poverty levels in Kenya (7mks)
(c) Identify the steps the government is taking to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor in Kenya today
(6mks)

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1.
a) Explain ways in which the teaching of CRE in schools can lead to national unity. (6 marks)
b) Describe the second creation account (Gen 2:4-25). (8 marks)
c) Explain how human beings continue with God‘s work of creation. (6 marks)
2.
a) Explain six ways in which Abraham showed faith in God. (6marks)
b) State six circumstances when covenants were made in the traditional African society. (6 marks)
c) What is the importance of covenants in modern life? (8 marks)
3.
a) Explain 8 ways in which the temple of Jerusalem was central to worship in Israel. (8marks)
b) Explain six activities of king Jeroboam which made the Israelites in the Northern kingdom turn away from
God. (6 marks)
c) Explain six ways in which church worship is abused today. (6 marks)
4.
a) Explain seven ways in which God called the Old Testament Prophets (6 marks)
b) Describe the religious background of prophet Amos. (8marks)

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c) How is the church promoting social justice in Kenya today? (6 marks)

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a) Describe the fall of Jerusalem and the exile of Israelites to Babylon, Jeremiah 39. (8marks)

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b) Outline the content of Jeremiah‘s letter to the exiles in Babylon- Jeremiah 29. (6 marks)

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c) State six methods used by Christians to communicate god‘s message in the society today.(6 marks)

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a) Outline six ways in which the Africans sought reconciliation with God. (6 marks)
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b) Identify six roles of the elders in African Traditional Society. (6 marks)

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c) Explain reasons why burial rituals were important in African traditional societies. (8 marks)
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1. (a) Outline the message of prophet Jeremiah about the Messiah (6marks)
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(b) State eight differences between the work of John the Baptist and that of Jesus (8 marks)
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(c) Identify six ways in which children participate in church activities (6marks)
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2 (a) Describe the feeding of the 5000 according to Luke 9: 10-17 (8marks)
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(b) Outline the teaching of Jesus in the parable of the sower (6marks)
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(c) State six lessons Christians learn from the raising of Jairus‘ daughter (6marks)
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3. (a) Describe the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (8marks)

(b) Explain seven signs of the end times given by Jesus to his disciples (7mks)
(c) Explain six factors hindering Christians in their preparation for the second coming of Christ. (6mks)
4. (a) Explain seven teachings of Jesus on the role of the Holy Spirit. (7mks)
(b) Describe the unity of believers as illustrated in the image of the bride. (6mks)
(c) Explain seven ways in which the church promotes unity today. (7mks)
5. (a) Describe the advantages of monogamous marriage. (8mks)
(b) Give seven reasons why Christian families find it difficult to live harmoniously together. (7marks)
(c) Explain how the church strengthens family relationship today. (5 marks)
6. (a) Explain six reasons why it is important to have laws in a country. (6 marks)
(b) Outline seven ways in which Christians contribute toward maintaining law and order. (7 marks)
(c) State seven obstacles to effective maintenance of law and order. (7 marks)

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PAPER 1

1. (a) Outline the major divisions of the Old and New Testaments. (6mks)
(b) Why is the Bible referred to as a library? (7mks)
(c) Give seven reasons why reading the Bible is important to christians today. (7mks)
2.
(a) Describe the covenant ceremony between God and Abraham in Genesis 15:1-19. (7mks)
(b) Outline the activities carried out by the Israelites on the night of the passover. (7mks)
(c) What do christians learn about the nature of God from the Exodus? (6mks)
3.
(a) Outline seven failures of king Saul. (7mks)
(b) Give seven functions of the temple of Jerusalem to the Israelites. (7mks)
(c) State six lessons that christians learn from the failures of king Saul. (6mks)
4.
(a) Give seven reasons why prophet Amos was against the way the Israelites worshipped God. (7mks)
(b) Describe the teaching of prophet Amos on Israel‘s election. (7mks)
(c) State the relevance of prophet Amos teaching on election of Israel to christians in Kenya today.

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the time of Nehemiah. (7mks)

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(b) In what ways did prophet Jeremiah suffer while carrying out his work in Judah. (7mks)

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(c) State the relevance of prophet Jeremiah‘s suffering to christians today. (6mks)

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6. (a) What is the responsibility of the living towards the ancestors in traditional African communities.
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(b) Identify seven moral values taught to the youth during initiation to adulthood in traditional African
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(c) Explain the significance of the rituals performed after the death of a person in traditional African
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1. (a) Describe the visit of angel of the Lord to the shepherds on the night Jesus was born. (7mks)
(b) Outline what the angel Gabriel revealed about John the baptist when he announced his birth to Zechariah.
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(c) State six ways in which christians respond to God‘s message today. (6mks)
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2. (a) State seven reasons why Jesus was rejected at Nazareth. (7mks)
(b) Describe the healing of the paralytic man by Jesus in Luke 5:17-26. (7mks)
(c) Identify six ways through which the church continues with the healing ministry of Jesus christ.
(6mks)
3. (a) Identify six teachings of Jesus about salvation from the story of the rich ruler in Luke 8:18-30.
(6mks)
(b) Give seven reasons why Jesus referred to the Pharisees as hypocrites. (7mks)
(c) State seven challenges church leaders face in their work today. (7mks)
4. (a) Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the image of the bride. (5mks)
(b) State the teaching of saint Paul on the proper use of the gifts of the holy spirit in the church.
(7mks)
(c) Outline the role of the Holy spirit in the church today. (8mks)
5. (a) Give seven advantages of a monogamous marriage. (7mks)
(b) State seven similarities in the traditional African and christian view on work. (7mks)
(c) Outline ways in which the church is helping to fight domestic violence in our society today.
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6. (a) Give seven reasons why christians are opposed to plastic surgery. (7mks)
(b) State seven effects of pollution on the environment in Kenya today. (7mks)
(c) Identify six ways through which Christians in Kenya can control desertification. (6mks)

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MARKING SCHEME

1. (a) Divisions of Old and New testaments.

 Law books
 Historical books
 Poetic books
 Prophetic books
 The gospels/biographical books
 Epistles/letters (6 x 1 = 6mks)

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 It contains many books.

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 It has different styles/forms

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 The books in the bible were written at different times/situation/background

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 The books in the Bible address different issues/topics/themes/purposese
 The books were for different audiences/readers
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 The books are systematically arranged/order/chronological.

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 Reference book for theology. (7 x 1 = 7mks)

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(c) Reasons why reading the bible is important to christians today.

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 It provides christians with moral values

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 It gives christians inspiration/hope

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 It helps them to understand their relationship with God

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 It is a source of christian beliefs/practices

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 It helps christians to grow spiritually

 It reveals God to them making them understand the will of God
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 It is used in christianship
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 It is a source of knowledge (7 x 1 = 7mks)

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2. (a) Covenant ceremony between God and Abraham in Genesis 15:1-19.

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 God assured him that his own son would inherit him and not Eliezer of Damascus.
 God showed Abraham the many stars and confirmed that his descendants would be as many as the stars.
 God asked Abraham to bring a heifer, a she-goat, a ram each three years old, a dove and a young pigeon.
 Abraham cut the animals into two and arranged the halves in two rows
 The birds were not cut
 He drove away the birds of prey that targeted the carcases
 At sunset Abraham fell into deep sleep
 God spoke to him giving the promise that his descendants would be slaves for four hundred years but He would
liberate them.
 Abraham was promised along peaceful life
 Abraham saw God pass through the carcasses in form of a smoking fire pot and flaming torch/ reassured
descendants land. ( 7 x 1 = 7mks)

(b) Activities carried out by the Israelites on the night of the passover.
 Every man chose a lamb or a young goat for his family.
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PAPER 1

1. (a) List six Deutro-cononical books in the Bible. (6 marks)

(b) What are the consequences of sin according to Biblical accounts of the fall of human kind. (7 marks)
(c) How does the church help bring back members who have fallen from the faith. (7 marks)
2. (a) Explain how Moses early life prepared him for future leadership. (7 marks)
(b) State the significance of the events that took place on the Passover night. (7 marks)
(c) What do Christians learn about God from the call of Moses. (6 marks)
3. (a) Give seven reasons why it was difficult for Elijah to stop idolatry in Israel. (7 marks)
(b) Outline ways in which King Ahab broke the covenant way of life in the story of Naboths vineyard.
(7 marks)
(c) Identify six qualities of Prophet Elijah that a Christian leader should possess, give evidence where possible.
(6 marks)
4. (a) Give seven reasons why God sent prophets to Israel. (7 marks)
(b) What message of hope does prophet Amos give to Israel if they turned back to God? (7 marks)
(c) Give six ways in which Christians prepare themselves for the day of the Lord. (6 marks)
5. (a) Describe the religious life of the Jews in exile. (7 marks)

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(c) Give six ways in which Christians assist victims of disasters. (6 marks)

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6. (a) Outline seven roles of the sponsor during traditions African Circumcision. (7 marks)

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(b) Give seven reasons why the observance of blood kinship is important in Traditional African Communities.

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(c) Identify six factors that have led to the decline in observance of taboos in traditional African communities.
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(a) Outline the Psalmists prophecy about the Messiah in the Psalms 41:9,110:1-2 (5marks)
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(b) Outline what Angel Gabriel revealed about Jesus when he announced his birth to Mary (8marks)
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(c) State seven lessons Christians learn from the parents of Jesus from the infancy narratives. (7marks)
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2. (a) Describe the healing of the man with an evil spirit in Capernaum. Luke 4:31-37 (7marks)
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(b) Give reasons why Jesus faced opposition from the Jewish leaders during the Galilean Ministry (7marks)
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(c) In what ways should the church leaders respond to opposition in their work? (6marks)
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3. (a) State the teachings of Jesus on Eschatology. (8marks)

(b) Give seven events that took place on the Mount of Olives before the arrest of Jesus (7marks)
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(c) Give reasons why Christians partake the Holy Communion (5marks)
4. (a) Explain what the teachings of Jesus about the vine and the branches in John 15:1-10 revealed about the
unity of believers. (8marks)
(b) Give the teachings of St. Paul on how the gifts of the Holy Spirit should be used in the church (6marks)
(c) State the activities which Christians are involved in to show that they are the New people of God
(6marks)
5. (a) Outline six factors that contribute to unemployment in Kenya today (7marks)
(b) State the effects of industrial action on the employees (7marks)
(c) Give six reasons why child labour is unethical (6marks)
6. (a) Give eight reasons why the church is opposed to Genetic engineering (8marks)
(b) State six negative effects posed by Science and Technology on the environment (6marks)
(c) Show how Christians use social media to spread the good news (6marks)

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FORM 4 PAPER 1

1 a) Outline eight literary forms used in writing the Bible (8mks)

b) Mention six books referred to as Apocrypha (6mks)
c) How does God make his will known to his people? (6mks)
2 a) Describe the background to the call of Abraham. (7mks)
b) Give the importance of the covenant between God and Abraham. (6mks)
c) What lessons do Christians learn about God from the promises He made to Abraham? (7mks)
3 a) From the story of Naboth‘s vineyard, explain four commandments which King Ahab and Jezebel broke.
(8mks)
b) With reference to 1 Kings 21:17-29, give the forms of punishment prophesied by Elijah to King Ahab and
Queen Jezebel. (6mks)
c) What life skills do Christians need to use in order to fight corruption in Kenya today? (6mks)
4 a) Describe the characteristic of false prophets in the Old Testament. (7mks)
b) State six ways in which God would punish Israel for her evils according to prophet Amos. (6mks)
c) How does the church in Kenya punish errant members? (7mks)
5 a) Outline seven problems that Nehemiah encountered during rebuilding of Jerusalem wall. (7mks)
b) Explain four evils condemned by prophet Jeremiah during the temple sermon. (8mks)

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c) State ways in which Christians play the role of prophets today. (5mks)

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6 a) Give eight Traditional African practices that showed their belief in life after death. (8mks)

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b) State five the importance of bride wealth in the Traditional Africa society. (5mks)

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c) What is the role of ancestors in the Traditional African community? (7mks)

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1. a) How did Jesus fulfill the Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah? (8mks)
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b) Give SIX revelations of Simeon and Anna about Jesus from the incident of his dedication. (6mks).
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c) Identify lessons that Christians learn from the dedication of Jesus. (6 mks)
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2. a) Describe the incident when Jesus healed the Gerasene demoniac. (7mks)
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b) Outline six problems Jesus faced as a result of performing miracles.

c) Give ways in which a Christian can respond to those who oppose them in their work. (7mks)
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3 a) State four accusations that were made against Jesus during his trial Luke 22:66—23:1-3)
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b) Give four reasons why Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection.
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c) Why should Christians be discouraged from taking part in mob justice?

4 a) Explain the teaching of St. Peter concerning the people of God.
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b) Outline Saint Paul teaching on how the gift of the Holy Spirit should be used in the church.
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c) Give six reasons why some Christians find it difficult to help the sick.
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5 a) Outline reasons why it is good for a Christian to work. (7mks)

b) What are the causes of conflict between employer and employees? (6mks)
c) How can the Church help to reduce the rate of unemployment in Kenya? (7mks)
6 a) Outline ways of acquiring wealth in the Traditional African Society. (6mks)
b) Describe the African concept of a community. (7mks)
c) Why is corruption widespread in Kenya today? (7mks)

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Paper 1
Nov/ Dec 2020

Answer ANY FIVE question

1. a) Outline the teachings from the Genesis stories of creation. (7 marks)
b) State seven responsibilities that God gave to human beings according to Genesis stories of creation.
(7 marks)
c) In what ways do Christians show gratitude to God. (6 marks)
2. a) Outline the activities carried out by the Israelites on the night of Passover. (7 marks)
b) Give the similarities between the Jewish Passover and Christian Easter. (7 marks)
c) State six qualities of Moses that a Christian can emulate. (6 marks)
3. a) Identify actions of King Jeroboam that led to division of Israel. (7 marks)
b) Outline God's promises to King David. (7 marks)
c) Give the problems faced by political leaders in Kenya today. (6 marks)
4. a) Explain the importance of prophets in Israel. (7 marks)
b) Outline the teaching of prophet Amos on Israel's election. Amos 2 : 9 - 11, 3: 1 - 2, 9 : 7 (8 marks)
c) Give the relevance of prophet Amos teaching on election of Israel to Christians today. (5 marks)

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5. a) Give reasons why prophet Jeremiah wrote a letter to the Exiles in Babylon.

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b) Why did Nehemiah want the Jews to separate themselves from the foreigners. (6 marks)

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c) Show how the church can give hope to the Kenyan society. (7 marks)

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6. a) Identify ways in which Africans sought reconciliation with God. (7 marks)

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b) Why are initiation rites important in African traditional communities. (6 marks)

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1. a) Outline angel Gabriel's message on John during annunciation Luk 1 : 14 - 17 (7 marks)

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b) Narrate the incident when Jesus was presented in the temple Lk 2 : 22 - 39. (8 marks)
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c) Explain why Children should take part in church activities. (5 marks)

2. a) Why did Jesus use miracles in His teaching. (7 marks)
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b) Describe the healing of the Centurion's servant Lk 7 : 1 - 10. (8 marks)

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c) What good qualities can a Christian emulate from the Centurion (5 marks)
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3. a) Outline Jesus teachings about resurrection Lk 20 : 27 - 38. (6 marks)

b) Describe the incident when Jesus was asked about paying taxes to Caesar Lk 20 : 20 - 26.(7 marks)
c) Outline the factors that bring conflict among church leaders. (7 marks)
4. a) Identify qualities of a leader demonstrated by Peter on day of Pentecost. (7 marks)
b) Explain the ways of discerning the gifts of the Holy spirit. (7 marks)
c) How have spiritual gifts been used to cause divisions in church. (6 marks)
5. a) List six forms of irresponsible sexual behaviour in society today. (6 marks)
b) Explain the Christian teaching on marriage. (7 marks)
c) How does the church solve family life problems. (7 marks)
6. a) Why should people do work. (7 marks)
b) Explain the importance of professional ethics. (6 marks)
c) What factors have led to unemployment in Kenya. (7 marks)

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Paper 1

1. a) Using examples identify six literary forms used in the writing of the Bible. (6mks)
b) Outline the translation of the bible into the African local languages (8mks)
c) Identify six occasions when the bible is used in Kenya today (6mks)
2. a) Explain four characteristics of a covenant demonstrated in the covenant between God and Abraham
(8mks)
b) Give the importance of the covenant between God and Abraham (6mks)
c) Give six ways in which Christians express their faith in God (6mks)
3. a) State seven functions of the temple in the Jewish community (7mks)
b) Describe six ways in which King David used to promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel (6mks)
c) Give reasons why Christians in Kenya should build churches (7mks)
4. a) Explain the role of prophets in the Old Testament. (7mks)
b) Describe the call of Amos to become a prophet in Israel (8mks)
c) How can Christians assist church leaders to perform their duty effectively (5mks)
5. a) Describe four promises that the Israelites made when they renewed their covenant with God during the time
of Nehemiah 10:28 -29 (8mks)

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b) Identify final reforms carried out by Nehemiah to restore the worship of God in Judea. (5mks)

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c) Give the relevance of Nehemiah‘s experience to Christians today (5mks)

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6. a) Identify six places in which sacrifices are carried out in traditional African communities (6mks)

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b) Give seven reasons why sacrifices are made in traditional African communities (7mks)

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c) State seven roles of ancestors in traditional African communities (7mks).
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1. a. Describe four activities that took place during the dedication of Jesus in the temple (Lk 2:22-40)
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b. out line seven lessons Christians learn from the incident when Jesus was left behind by his parents in the
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c. state five challenges that modern parents face when parenting the youth. (5mks)
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2. a. Describe the call of the first disciples of Jesus (Lk. 5:1-11) (8mks)
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b. State six reasons why Jesus chose the twelve disciples. (6mks)
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c. Identify six lessons Christians learn from the call of the first disciples (6mks)
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3. a. Describe the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (8mks)

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b. Outline the events that took place from the time Jesus was arrested up to the time he was sentenced to death.
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c. Why is the death of Jesus important to Christians today. (5mks)

4. a. Explain how Peter‘s life was transformed on the day of Pentecost (Act 2:1-40) (8mks)
b. State seven reasons why Jesus sent the Holy spirit to the disciples after his ascension (7mks)
c. Outline the contribution of women in the church in Kenya today. (5mks)
5. a. Identify the sources of Christian ethics in Kenya (5mks)
b. Give eight reasons why Christians in Kenya condemn premarital sex (8mks)
c. Explain how responsible parent hood is demonstrated in Kenya today. (7mks)
6. a. Explain four effects of the introduction of money economy on traditional African communities (8mks)
b. Outline six teachings of Jesus on wealth (6mks)
c. State reasons why Christians should not involve themselves in gambling (5mks)

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KCNM EXAM 2020
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DECEMBER 2020

Answer any five questions

1. a) Give seven reasons why the use of the bible is central in the study of Christian Religious Education.
(7 mks)
b) Identify five causes of sin with reference to Gen.3 (5 mks)
c) What eight factors may hinder effective evangelization in Kenya? (8mks)
2. a) Describe the covenant between God and Abraham as found in Gen 15:1 -19 (7 mks)
b) Outline ways in which Abraham demonstrated his faith in God. (8mks)
c) State five ways in which Christians keep their vows to serve God. (5 mks)
3. a ) Identify six areas which show king Ahab as a failure in Israel. (6 mks)
b) What seven attributes show the nature of the Canaanite Religion? (7mks)
c) State ways in which Christians are helping to reduce corrupt practices in the society today. (7 mks)
4. a) Outline the teaching of prophet Amos on Israel‘s election. (6 marks)
b) Outline eight reasons why prophet Amos was against the way the Israelites worshipped God. (8mks)
c) Identify challenges faced by Christian leaders today. (6 mks)
5. a) Outline the problems faced by prophet Nehemiah when rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. (8mks)

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b) State seven reforms carried out by Nehemiah in Israel after the Babylonian Exile. (7mks)

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c) Identify five reasons why it is difficult to carry out political reforms in Kenya today. (5mks)

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6. a) Give seven reasons why pregnancy before marriage is rare in traditional African communities. (7mks)

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b) Explain ways in which a marriage partner was chosen in the traditional African communities (5 mks)

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c) Explain the socio-cultural changes that have taken place in the Traditional African Communities in Kenya

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1 a) Outline Jeremiah‘s prophecy about the messiah (Jeremiah 23:5-6.)

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b) Identify the events that took place when Jesus was born. (7 marks)
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c) What lessons do Christians learn from the annunciation of the birth of Jesus? (6 marks)
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2. a) Outline the incident in which Jesus forgave the Sinful Woman. Luke 7:3- 5. (7 marks)
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b) Identify seven reasons why Jesus healed the sick. (7 marks)

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c) Give six reasons why Christians should ask for forgiveness. (6 marks)
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3 a) State eight teachings of Jesus on how human beings should relate to one another from the sermon on plain
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(Luke 6:27-38) (8mks)

b) Narrate the story of the healing of the Gerasene demoniac (Luke 8:26-39) (7mks)
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c) State Five factors which hinder Christians from helping the needy in the society. (5mks)
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4. (a) Give Seven teachings about Jesus from Peters‘ speech on the day of Pentecost (7 marks)
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(b) Explain what the teaching of Jesus about the Vine and the Branches (John 15:1-10 ) reveal about the unity of
believers. (7 marks)
(c) Outline six contributions of women in the church in Kenya today. (6 marks)
5. (a) Give seven instructions Paul gave to the church in Corinth on how to use Spiritual gifts. (7mks)
(b) Write down the fruits of the Holy Spirit as taught by Saint Paul in ( Galatians 5:22-23) (6mks)
(c) Outline the importance of the Holy Spirit to Christians today. (7mks)
6. (a) Identify five sources of Christian ethics. (5 marks)
(b) Outline Christian teaching on Human sexuality. (8 marks)
(c) State seven ways in which Christians may fight the rising trend of rape in the society today (7mks)

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PAPER 1
DECEMBER, 2020

1 a) Identify seven reasons why the Bible is referred to as a library. (7mks)

b) State the effects of the translation of the Bible into African languages. (8mks)
c) State five different occasions when Christians use the Bible. (5mks)
2 a) Describe the covenant ceremony between God and Abraham in Genesis 15: 1 -19. (7mks)
b) Identify seven ways in which the promises of Abraham were later fulfilled. (7mks)
c) Explain what Abraham learnt about God from his experience on mount Moriah. (6mks)
3 a) Identify seven failures of King Solomon. (7mks)
b) Explain how Jeroboam contributed to the spread of idolatry in Israel. (6mks)
c) Give reasons why Christians build churches. (7mks)
4 a) Outline seven similarities between the Old Testament and the Traditional African Prophets. (7mks)
b) Outline the teaching of Prophet Amos on the Day of the Lord. (7mks)
c) Mention six ways in which Christians can avoid God‘s punishment today. (6mks)
5 a) Explain seven occasions in which Nehemiah prayed. (7mks)
b) What promises did the Israelites make during the renewal of the covenant under Nehemiah? (7mks)

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c) State six importances of prayer in Christian life. (6mks)

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6 a) Explain the importance of children in Traditional African Society. (7mks)

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b) Identify six ways of choosing a marriage partner in Traditional African Society. (6mks)

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c) Outline seven reasons why the church is opposed to female genital mutilation. (F.G.M) (7mks)

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1) a) Outline Nathans prophecies about the messiah (2samue 17:3-17) (6mks)

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c) From Mary‘s song, the magnificent gives seven ways in which the church can help to uplift the lives of less
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fortunate. (7mks)
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2) a) Describe the cure of a man who had leprosy(Luke 5:12-14) (6mks)

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b) State seven lessons Christians learn from the healing of the woman with the flow of blood (7mks)
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c) In what ways can Christians in Kenya assist the physically challenged members of society) (7mks)
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3) a) Explain seven reasons why Jesus used parables in his teachings (7mks)
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b) narrate the parable of the widow and the unjust judge (Luke 18:1-8) (6mks)
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c) Give seven lessons learnt from the actions of the pilate during the trial of Jesus (7mks)
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4) a) Give seven instructions Paul gave to the church in Corinth on how to use the spiritual gifts (7mks)
b) Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the image of the bride(rev 21:1-12,2cor 11:2)
c) Outline the importance of the holy spirit to Christians today (7mks)
5) a) Identify eight Christians teachings on work (8mks)
b) State the role of professional ethics. (8mks)
c) Explain six ways in which the church is helping to reduce the rate of unemployment (6mks)
6) a) What was the impact of money economy on traditional African community (6mks)
b) Outline seven obstacles to effective maintenance of law ,order and justice in Kenya today. (7mks)
c) List down seven effects of scientific discoveries that remain a challenge to many governments today
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1. (a) Give seven reasons why CRE is included in the teaching curriculum in our Kenyan schools (7mks)
(b) List seven reasons why some Christians find it difficult to read the Bible. (6mks)
(c) State ways through which human beings continue to be co-creators with God (7 mks)
2. (a) Describe the call of Abraham according to Genesis 12:1-9 (7 mks)
(b) Identify the events that took place on the night of exodus according to Exodus 12:1-31 (7 mks)
(c) State six modern forms of covenant in Kenya today (6 mks)
3. (a) Explain seven ways in which King Solomon turned away from the covenant way of life (7mks)
(b) Identify seven effects of idolatry in Israel (7mks)
(c) Give six reasons why Christians in Kenya build churches. (6mks)
4. (a) Explain seven differences between prophets in the Old Testament and traditional African communities.
(7mks)
(b) Identify six ways in which God would punish the people of Israel and Judah according to prophet Amos
(6mks)
(c) Give the relevance of Old Testament prophets to Christians today (7mks)
5. (a) Give reasons why Jeremiah was reluctant to accept God‘s call. (7 mks)
(b) Describe four symbolic acts by Jeremiah that are related to hope and restoration. (8 mks)

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(c) Outline five leadership qualities demonstrated by Nehemiah in his mission. (5 mks)

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6. (a) Identify six roles of priests in traditional African communities (6 mks)

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(b) Outline seven causes of death in traditional African communities (7 mks)

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(c) State seven factors that are affecting traditional African heritage today (7 mks)

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1 (a) Outline six Jewish expectations about the Messiah (6mks)

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(b) Give eight similarities between the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist and that of Jesus Christ
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(c) State six attributes of God learnt from Mary‘s song, the magnificat (6mks)
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2 (a) Identify seven teachings of John the Baptist at River Jordan (7mks)
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(b) State six reasons why some Christians find it hard to apply the teachings of John the Baptist in their lives
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today (6mks)
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(c) Outline seven lessons learnt about Jesus from his temptations in the wilderness (7mks)
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3 (a) State six teachings about Jesus that Christians can learn from the healing of the centurion‘s servant
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(b) Describe Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem in Luke 18:28-40 (8mks)
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(c) With references to the parable of the rich fool, state six teachings by Jesus on material possession
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(6mks)
4 (a) Outline six teachings about Jesus from Peter‘s message on the day of Pentecost (6mks)
(b) Explain four teachings of St. Paul on the unity of believers as illustrated in the husband wife relationship
(8mks)
(c) Give six ways how churches discipline those who cause disunity in the church today (6mks)
5 (a) Identify five sources of Christian Ethics (5marks)
(b) Give eight reasons why people choose to become celibates in Kenya today. (8mks)
(c) Identify dangers of using illicit drugs among the youth in Kenya today. (7mks)
6 (a) Outline the Christian View on organ transplant. (7mks)
(b) Explain six teachings of Jesus on wealth (6mks)
(c) Give seven reasons why Christians should not involve themselves in gambling (7mks)

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 Abraham obeyed and left the land of Haran as God had instructed him.
 He took his property, his wife, and nephew lot and travelled to the place that God was going to show him
 On arriving Canaan, he built an altar for God at Shechem
 God appeared to him at shechem and told him that the land was going to be his and his descendants.
 He proceeded to Bethel where he built another altar and worshipped God.
 He later moved south to Negeb (7x1=7 mks)

(b) Identify seven events that took place on the night of exodus according to Exodus 12:1-31(7 marks)
 The animal was killed on the fourteenth day of the month
 The animal‘s was blood smeared/sprinkled on two doorposts and on the lintel of the Israelite‘s houses.
 The meat was eaten with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.
 They ate while dressed up and while packed their luggage.
 The Israelite women asked for jewelry, silver and clothing from the Egyptian women on the eve of their
departure.
 Everyone had to remain indoors until morning in order to be protected from the angel of death.
 The leftovers were to be burnt
 The lamb or animal of sacrifice was roasted whole i.e with head, legs, and inner parts
 There was death of the Egyptian firstborn males
 There was wailing of the Egyptians

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 The Israelites knelt and worshipped God

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(c) State six modern forms of covenant in Kenya today (6 marks)

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viii) Ordination of the church leaders (6x1=6 mks)

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3 (a) Explain seven ways king in which king Solomon turned away from the covenant way of life (7mks)
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 He married many foreign wives/concubines

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 He allowed the worship of foreign gods/idols.

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 He murdered his half-brother Adonijah whom he thought would rival his power
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 He taxed the Israelites heavily for his upkeep

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 He built places for worship for the false gods

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 He subjected the Israelites to forced labour/slavery during the construction of the temple /his palace
 He signed treaties with his neighbours for protection
 He sold land to Hiram to the king of Tyre to pay his personal debts.
 He used more time to build his palace than the temple of God.
 He favoured people of his tribe/practiced nepotism.
(7x1=7mks)
(b) Identify seven effects of idolatry in Israel during Elijah’s time. (7mks)
 God raised prophets to bring back Israel to the covenant way of life.
 There was persecution/ hostility towards Yahweh‘s people.
 Baal prophets/ prophetess were brought to Israel.
 There was corruption/ social injustice/ people rejected the covenant way of life
 Israelites practiced syncretism/mixed worship of Yahweh with Baal.
 Israel lost her identity as a nation of God‘s people.
 A contest was made at Mount Carmel to prove who was the true God.
 Elijah fled the country/ was sustained by God‘s power during the period of drought. (7x1=7 mks)

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 (c) Give six reasons why Christians in Kenya build churches (6 mks)
 Churches are used for worshipping God
 They signify God‘s presence/house of God
 They are used for meetings/a place for gathering for members
 They are places where members receive religious instructions
 As a sign of prestige/recognition/identification
 To demonstrate their faith in the existence of God
 They follow the traditions of the Old Testament teachings in the temple as a house of God
 It can be used as a house of refuge in times of danger/calamity (6x1=6mks)

4 (a) Explain four differences between prophets in the Old Testament and prophets in the traditional
African communities (7mks)
 The Old Testament prophets received their call from God while the traditional African prophets inherited their
work from ancestors
 The Old Testament prophets received their power, guidance directly from God while the traditional African
prophets got their power from God through the living dead/spirits
 The traditional African prophets spoke to the nations God sent them to, while the traditional African prophets
were confined to their ethnic communities
 The traditional African prophets were respected leaders in their communities while Old Testament prophets faced

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 Old Testament prophecies were recorded and preserved in written form while the traditional African prophecies

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 The Old Testament prophets had a personal relationship with God. They began their messages with the words

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 Traditional African prophets were mostly concerned with solving individual and local community crises while
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Invasion by a foreign nation. Assyria took Israel to exile
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 Epidemic would break out. Those who would have escaped the army of Assyria would be attacked by a plaque
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 Earthquakes would destroy the houses of the rich and the poor
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 Eclipse-God would cover the land with darkness

 Famine of the word of God-since Israelites had rejected God‘s word, God would withdraw from them.There
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 Exile-Those who would survive the Assyrian‘s attack would be pursued and killed while those who would be
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exiled in Assyria, for example the nagging women of Samaria, would be taken away forcefully and painfully
 Priest Amaziah who was against Amos‘s prophecy about Israel would die in a pagan land, his wife would a harlot
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and his children would die of sword.

 Their land would be occupied by a foreign nation
 Their land would be surrounded by a foreign nation (1X6=6mks)

C Give the relevance of Old Testament prophets to Christians today (6mks)

 Christians should realize that the call to Christianity has a prophetic role. Therefore, they should be messengers to
God
 As Christians one should use the gift of prophecy for the glory of God and for the common good of the people
such as when Moses performed miracles to show God‘s power and saved Israelites
 As God‘s spokespeople, Christians should always stand for the truth
 Once appointed as God‘s prophet one should pass the message without fear or favour
 God‘s spokespeople should always condemn the social, political and economic evils in their society
 Christians are called upon to live holy as God messengers
 Christians should pray to God to give them guidance, wisdom and inspiration so as to face challenges in their
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1 a. Describe the first Biblical account of creation (7marks)
b. Outline ways in which the study of CRE enhances national unity (8marks)
c. State 5 hindrances to the process of Bible translation today (5marks)
2 a. State ways in which God prepared Moses for his future role as a leader (7marks)
b. Identify the promises that the Israelites made during the renewing of the Sinai covenant. (8marks)
c. State 5 lessons Christians learn about God from the exodus (5marks)
3 a. Explain 6 ways in which Saul failed as king of Israel (6marks)
b. Outline the significance of the Temple in Jerusalem to the Israelites (7marks)
c. Give 7 circumstances that led to the contest at Mount Carmel during the time of Prophet Elijah
(7marks)
4 a. Explain 6 characteristics of true prophets in the Old Testament (6marks)
b. Explain the significance of prophet Amos‘ five visions (8marks)
c. Highlight the lessons that Christians learn from the teachings of prophet Amos on the day of the Lord
(6marks)
5 a. Describe the call of Jeremiah (6marks)
b. Outline the content of the letter of Jeremiah to the exiles (8marks)

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(c) State six ways in which church leaders are preparing people to receive Christ.. (6marks)
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2. (a) Relate the story of raising the widow‘s son of Nain Luke 7: 11-17. (8 marks)
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(b) Explain the significance of miracles in the ministry of Jesus. (7 marks)

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(c) Identify five ways in which the church has continued with the healing ministry of Jesus. (5 marks)
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3. (a) With reference to Jesus‘ journey to Jerusalem, state four teachings of Jesus about salvation (Luke 18:15-
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19:1-27 (7 marks)
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(b) Identify seven areas of conflict between Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders which eventually led to His
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death (7 marks)
(c) State six ways in which parents can resolve misunderstandings with their children. (6 marks)
4. (a) Give seven instructions Paul gave to the church in Corinth on how to use spiritual gifts . (7 marks)
(b) Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the image of the bride Revelation: 2:1-2, 2
Corinthians 11:2 (6 marks)
(c) Outline the importance of the Holy Spirit to Christians today. (7 marks)
5. (a) With reference to the life and ministry of Jesus, show how Jesus is a worker (8 marks)
(b) Explain seven reasons why people work in traditional African society (7 marks)
(c) Identify five factors that a Christian should consider when choosing a career (5 marks)
6. (a) Identity eight ways in which Christians make use of science and technology to spread the gospel.
(8 marks)
(b) State seven benefits of genetic engineering to the society. (7 marks)
(c) Give five religious significance of environment in traditional African community (5 marks)

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1. (a) Describe the second account of creation in Genesis 2:4b-25. (7 marks)

(b) Outline four differences between the biblical view of sin and the African concept of evil. (8 marks)
(c) Identify five ways in which Christians can avoid sin. (5 marks)
2. (a) Describe the making of the Sinai covenant. (8 marks)
(b) State seven reasons why presidential oathing is an example of a modern covenant. (7 marks)
(c) What do we learn from the breaking of the Sinai covenant. (5 marks)
3. (a) Outline seven duties of Samuel in Israel. (7 marks)
(b) How did Prophet Elijah fight against corruption and injustice in Israel. (7 marks)
(c) Why should Christians fight against the spread of devil worship today. (6 marks)
4. (a) Identify six methods used by the Old Testament prophets to pass on their messages. (6 marks)
(b) What were the teachings of Amos on social justice and responsibility. (7 marks)
(c) How is prophecy practiced in the church today. (7 marks)
5. (a) Identify six symbolism used during the call of Jeremiah. (7 marks)
(b) State ways through which king Josiah brought the people of Judah back to the covenant way of life.
(8 marks)

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(c) What can Christians learn from the call of Jeremiah? (6 marks)

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6. (a) Identify and explain elements of worship in traditional African society. (6 marks)

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(b) Outline seven roles of the priests in traditional African society. (7 marks)

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(c) Show how marriage in traditional African society has faced transition in the modern society. (7 marks)

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1. a) Outline the message of Zachariah in the Benedictus Lk 1:67-80. (7 marks)
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b) State six teachings of Jesus about John the Baptist. (6 marks)

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c) In what ways does the church win people to the kingdom of God? (7 marks)
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2. a) Outline the teaching about Jesus from the cure of the paralytic Lk 5:17-24. (7 marks)
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b) Give six incidents when Jesus changed the traditional Jewish attitude towards the poor and despised.
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c) Give reasons why the poor may not accept the word of God. (7 marks)
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3. a) Relate the healing of the blind man in Jericho Lk 18:35-43. (8 marks)

b) Give six reasons why some people did not recognise the authority of Jesus during his ministry. (6 marks)
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c) Identify ways through which the church is helping the sick in the community. (6 marks)
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4. a) Explain the New Testament teaching on the unity of believers. (8 marks)

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b) State the reaction of the people who were present during the Pentecost. (6 marks)
c) In what ways can the gift of prophecy strengthen the church today. (6 marks)
5. a) Give reasons why employment of minors is rampant in Kenya. (6 marks)
b) Identify the consequences of denial of rest to employees. (8 marks)
c) State six measures the government is taking to narrow down the gap between the rich and the poor.
(6 marks)
6. a) Explain the Christian understanding of the use of science and technology. (6 marks)
b) Identify seven benefits of genetic engineering to man. (7 marks)
c) Give reasons why Christians should participate in blood donation. (7 marks)

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PAPER 1
1. a. Describe the first Biblical account of creation (7marks)
b. Outline ways in which the study of CRE enhances national unity (8marks)
c. State 5 hindrances to the process of Bible translation today (5marks)
2. a. State ways in which God prepared Moses for his future role as a leader (7marks)
b. Identify the promises that the Israelites made during the renewing of the Sinai covenant (8marks)
c. State 5 lessons Christians learn about God from the exodus (5marks)
3. a. Explain 6 ways in which Saul failed as king of Israel (6marks)
b. Outline the significance of the Temple in Jerusalem to the Israelites (7marks)
c. Give 7 circumstances that led to the contest at Mount Carmel during the time of Prophet Elijah (7marks)
4. a. Explain 6 characteristics of true prophets in the Old Testament (6marks)
b. Explain the significance of prophet Amos‘ five visions (8marks)
c. Highlight the lessons that Christians learn from the teachings of prophet Amos on the day of the Lord
(6marks)
5. a. Describe the call of Jeremiah (6marks)
b. Outline the content of the letter of Jeremiah to the exiles (8marks)
c. Identify six challenges faced by refugees in Kenya today. (6marks)

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6. a. Give reasons why observance of blood kinship is important in African Traditional communities (7marks)

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b. In what ways does traditional African initiation rites prepare the youth for family life? (8marks)

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c. Give reasons why the church is opposed to the practice of wife inheritance (5marks)

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1 (a) How did Jesus fulfill Isaiah‘s prophesy as the suffering servant? (7marks)
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(b) Outline the ministry of John the Baptist as stated in the Benedictus (7 marks)
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(c) State six ways in which church leaders are preparing people to receive Christ.. (6marks)
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2. (a) Relate the story of raising the widow‘s son of Nain Luke 7: 11-17. (8 marks)
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(b) Explain the significance of miracles in the ministry of Jesus. (7 marks)

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(c) Identify five ways in which the church has continued with the healing ministry of Jesus. (5 marks)
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3. (a) With reference to Jesus‘ journey to Jerusalem, state four teachings of Jesus about salvation
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(Luke 18:15-19:1-27) (7 marks)

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(b) Identify seven areas of conflict between Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders which eventually led
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to His death (7 marks)

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(c) State six ways in which parents can resolve misunderstandings with their children. (6 marks)
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4. (a) Give seven instructions Paul gave to the church in Corinth on how to use spiritual gifts . (7 marks)
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(b) Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the image of the bride (Revelation: 2:1-2,
2 Corinthians 11:2 (6 marks)
(c) Outline the importance of the Holy Spirit to Christians today. (7 marks)
5. (a) With reference to the life and ministry of Jesus, show how Jesus is a worker (8 marks)
(b) Explain seven reasons why people work in traditional African society (7 marks)
(c) Identify five factors that a Christian should consider when choosing a career (5 marks)
6. (a) Identity eight ways in which Christians make use of science and technology to spread the gospel.
(8 marks)
(b) State seven benefits of genetic engineering to the society. (7 marks)
(c) Give five religious significance of environment in traditional African community
(5 marks)

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PAPER 1
QUESTION PAPER
1. a). STATE Six Similarities in the Biblical stories of creation in Genesis 1 and 2. (6 marks)
b). Give REASONS why human beings are considered special to the rest of the creation. (7marks)
c) State SEVEN ways in which Christians continue with the work of creation today. (7 marks)
2. a) DESCRIBE ways in which the covenant between God and the Israelites was sealed at Mount Sinai.
(7marks)
b). Write SIX conditions that the Israelites were given during the renewal of the covenant (7 marks)
c). State SIX ways in which the church worship is abused today. (6 marks)
3. a). From the story of Naboth‘s vineyard explain the commandments which king Ahab and Jezebel broke.
(8 marks)
b). State the effects of idolatry during the time of prophet Elijah (7marks)
c) Give FIVE reasons why Christians build churches (5 marks)
4. a). IDENTIFY the importance of Old Testament prophets in Israel (6 marks)
b). State SEVEN forms of punishment that would befall the Israelites according to prophet Amos (7 marks )
c). Give SEVEN reasons why Christian find it difficult to help the needy in the Society today (7 marks)
5 .a) DISCUSS Jeremiah‘s teaching at the temple gate (7 marks)

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b). STATE ways in which Jeremiah encouraged the Israelites to live in hope during the Babylonian exile

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c). Outline SIX ways through which Christians renew their faith in God (6 marks)

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6. a) Identify SEVEN moral values taught to youth during initiation period in Traditional African

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b). STATE the traditional African practices which demonstrated their belief in life after death (7marks)
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c) Give SIX changes which have taken place in Land ownership today
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1 a) OUTLINE Nathan prophecy concerning the Messiah (2samuel 7:3-17) (6mks)

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b) STATE the events that took place on the night Jesus was born (Luke 2:6-22) (7mks)
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c) Give SEVEN ways through which church leaders prepare for the second coming of Christ (7mks)
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2 a) With reference to the Sermon on the plain state SEVEN teachings of Jesus on how human
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beings relate to one another (7mks)

b) Describe the incident in which Jesus Christ calmed the storm (Lk 8: 22-25) (8mks)
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c) State FIVE Christian values that can be learnt from the Centurion whose servant Jesus healed in
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(Lk 7: 1-10) (5mks)

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3 a) DESCRIBE the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (LK 19: 28-40) (6mks)
b) OUTLINE the events that took place from the time Jesus was arrested up to the time he wa Sentenced to die
(7mks)
c) State SEVEN lessons Christians learn from the suffering and death of Jesus (7mks)
4 a) DESCRIBE how Peters‘ life was transformed on the day of Pentecost (7mks)
b) EXPLAIN how the unity of believers is expressed in the church as the body of Christ (6mks)
c) How can Christians promote unity in the work place? (7mks)
5 a) Outline the sources of Christian ethics (7mks)
b) State six similarities between the traditional African and Christian view on human sexuality. (6mks)
c) How is responsible parenthood demonstrated by Christians in Kenya today? (7mks)
6 a) Outline seven Christian teaching on marriage (7mks)
b) State SEVEN reasons why some young people remain unmarried in Kenya (7mks)
c) In what six ways is the church helping to solve the problems of domestic violence today. (6mks)

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PAPER 1
1. a. Outline how the study of CRE promotes National Unity. (5mks)
b. Outline 7 ways which man is considered the most special creation of God. (7mks)
c. Outline 7 reasons why Christians use the Bible in Worship. (8mks)
2. a. Highlight 6 promises of God to Moses during his call. (6mks)
b. Explain 4 symbolic meaning of Moses being told to remove his shoes. (8mks)
c. Mention 6 ways which Christians today have gone against Gods‘ commandments. (6mks)
3. a. Identify 6 factors that led to rise of schism in Israel. (6mks)
b. Highlight 7 reasons why Elijah faced danger and hostility as a prophet of God. (7mks)
c. Mention 7 ways Christians are fighting corruption in the country today. (7mks)
4. a. Mention 7 roles of the Old Testament Prophets. (7mks)
b. Explain 7 teachings of Amos on the remnant and restoration. (7mks)
c. Give six relevant lessons Christians derive from prophetic mission. (6mks)
5. a. Describe the call of Jeremiah. (8mks)
b. Mention 6 reasons why the people of Judah engaged in Necromancy. (6mks)
c. Outline the relevance of the teachings of Jeremiah on evils and false prophecy to Christians today.
(6mks)

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6 a. Highlight 7 reasons why female circumcision is being discouraged in Kenya today. (7mks)

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b. Mention six occasions when divorce was allowed in Traditional African Community. (6mks)

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c. Identify 7 factors that have affected initiation in Traditional African Society. (7mks)

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1. a) Outline six prophecies about Jesus according to prophet Nathan. (6mks)

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b) State four similarities between the role of Jesus and that of John the Baptist. (8mks)
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c) Identify six ways in which Christians may emulate John the Baptist today. (6mks)
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2. a) Describe the events in which Jesus healed a man with an evil spirit in Capernaum. (Lk 4:31-37) (7mks)
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b) Explain four different teachings by John the Baptist to different groups of people regarding social justice.
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c) Identify five ways in which the church continues with the healing ministry of Jesus. (5mks)
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3. a) Narrate the parable of the unjust judge and the widow. (Lk 18:1-8) (5mks)
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b) Explain the teachings of Jesus on prayer. (8mks)

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c) Why do some Christians find it hard to pray? (7mks)

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4. a) State seven symbolic expressions used in the New Testament to refer to the unity of believers (7mks)
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b) Identify six causes of disunity in the early church at Corinth. (6mks)

c) Give seven reasons why Christians should be in unity today. (7mks)
5 a) Explain the purpose of marriage in Christianity (6mks)
b) Identify and explain the problems related to the family life today. (8mks)
c) What are the causes of divorce in Kenya today? (6mks)
6 a) Outline eight Christians teachings on work (8 mks)
b) State the role of professionals ethics in a work place (6 mks)
c) Identify six ways in which the church is helping to reduce the rate of unemployment in Kenya today
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QUESTIONS PAPER 1
1 a) Giving examples, identify seven literary forms used in the writing of the Bible (7 mks)
b) Outline the translation of the Bible from the original languages to local languages (6 mks)
c) State ways in which the church is spreading the word of God in Kenya. (7 mks)
2 a) Identify reasons why God called Abraham (6mks)
b) Describe the covenant ceremony between God and Abraham (Gen 15: 1-19) (8mks)
c) List six values that Christians learn from Ten Commandments. (6 mks)
3 a) How did Prophet Samuel promote worship of Yahweh in Israel? (6mks)
b) Outline the activities of King Jeroboam which made the Israelites in the Northern Kingdom turn away from
God. (8mks)
c) Give reasons why Christians in Kenya should build churches. (6 mks)
4 a) Explain categories of the true prophets in the Old Testament. (8 mks)
b) Identify five ways in which the prophetic messages were written (5 mks)
c) What are the causes of evil in Kenya today? (7 mks)

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5 a) Describe the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem by Prophet Nehemiah. (7 mks)

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b) Give seven promises that Israelites made when they renewed their covenant with God during the times of

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c) What lessons can Christians learn from the renewal of covenant by Nehemiah? (6 mks)

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6. a) Describe the traditional African understanding of the hierarchy of beings. (7marks)
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b) Identify moral values taught to the Youth during initiation to adulthood in Traditional African Communities.
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1 a) Outline Psalmist prophecies about the Messiah (Psalms) 41:9. 10: 1-7 (6 mks)
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b) Describe the presentation of Jesus in the Temple Luke 2: 22-40 (8 mks)

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c). Identify six reasons why Christians present gifts to new born babies (6mks)
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2 a) With reference to the sermon on the plain, state teachings of Jesus on how human beings should relate to one
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b) Describe the healing of the paralytic man in Luke 5: 17-26 (7mks)

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c) State five lessons learnt about Jesus from the healing of the paralytic man. (5mks)
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3 a) outline the instructions that Jesus gave to the seventy two disciples when he sent them on a mission.
(7mks)
b) Relate the parable of the wicked tenants Luke 20: 19-26 (8 mks)
c) Why are Christians discouraged from mob justice? (5 mks)
4. a) Explain the teaching of Peter concerning the people concerning ‗the people of God‘ (1peter 2:9-10)
(7mks)
b) Give ways in which Christians can identify those who are led by the Holy Spirit among themselves.
(8 mks)
c) State how kindness as a fruit of the Holy Spirit is abused in Church in Kenya today (5 mks)
5 a) Outline Christian teaching on human sexuality. (7 mks)
b) Give reasons why some young people are choosing to remain unmarried in Kenya today. (7 mks)
c) Why is the church in Kenya opposed to the practice of wife inheritance? (6 mks)
6 a) Outline Christian understanding of family (7mks)
b) Identify the Christian guidelines in choosing a leisure activity (7 mks).
c) Give the effects of drug abuse on a nation (6 mks)

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