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QUESTION PAPER NO: 1
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PAPER 1
TIME 2 ½ HOURS

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
Answer any FIVE questions only in this paper in the answer booklet provided.

1. a) Outline seven attributes of God portrayed in Genesis stories of creation. (7mks)

b) State seven effects of sin on Adam and Eve as is found in Genesis 3. (7mks)
c) What are the remedies of evil in the traditional African Society? (6mks)

2. a) Explain four characteristics of a covenant demonstrated in the covenant between God

and Abraham. (8mks)
b) Outline five instructions given to Abraham by God concerning circumcision. (5mks)
c) What lessons do Christians learn from the incident when Abraham was willing to
sacrifice his son Isaac? (7mks)

3. a) Give five activities of king Jeroboam that made the Israelites in the Northern kingdom
to turn away from God. (5mks)
b) Explain five challenges faced by Prophet Elijah in Israel. (10mks)
c) Outline five teachings that Christians learn about God from the Mt. Carmel contest. (5mks)

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4.a) What are the similarities between traditional African seers and the Old Testament
prophets? (8mks)
b) Give seven reasons why Israel would face God’s judgement according to the teaching
of prophet Amos. (7mks)
c) State ways in which Christians can avoid God’s punishment. (5mks)

5. a) With reference to Jeremiah 1:4-19, state the different responses Jeremiah made to God
during his call. (5mks)
b) Explain four factors that led Nehemiah to engage in prayer. (8mks)
c) What is the importance of prayer in the life of a Christian today? (7mks)

6. a) Explain why the initiates are secluded for a period of time in traditional African
communities. (6mks)
b) Identify seven changes that have taken place in initiation rites today. (7mks)
c) How are the youth prepared for adult life in the church in Kenya today? (7mks)

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QUESTION PAPER NO: 2
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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PAPER 1
TIME : 2 ½ HOURS

1. (a) State five ways in which the study of Christians Religious Education promotes National
Unity. (5mks)
(b) Identify eight similarities between the Traditional African concept of evil and the Biblical
concept of sin in Genesis (8mks)
(c) Explain seven ways in which Christians can contribute to the conservation of
environment. (7mks)

2. (a) Mention seven ways in which God rewarded Abraham’s faith (7mks)
(b) Describe ways in which Moses showed his obedience to God. (7mks)
(c) How do Christians show their commitment to God? (6mks)

3. (a) Give reasons why judges were important in the life of the nation of Israel (6mks)
(b) Show ways through which King Jeroboam encouraged the spread of idolatry in Israel
(7mks)
(c) Identify seven lessons that church leaders can learn from the contest at Mount Carmel
(7mks)
4.(a) Identify seven ways through which the Old Testament prophets communicated their
messages to the people (7mks)
(b) Explain the contents of Jeremiah message in his pastoral letter to the exiles (7mks)
(c) State six ways in which the church is carrying out its prophetic role (6mks)

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5. (a) Explain six differences between the Old covenant and the New covenant as foretold by
prophet Jeremiah (6mks)
(b) Give eight similarities in the life and experience of Nehemiah and Jesus Christ. (8mks)
(c) Identify six challenges Christians are likely to face today in their commitment to God.
(6mks)

6. (a) State seven factors which promote harmony and mutual responsibility in Traditional
African Communities. (7mks)
(b) Explain the role of healers in Traditional African Communities (7mks)
(c) Identify six factors undermining kinship ties in modern society (6mks)

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QUESTION PAPER NO: 3
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Paper 1
2 ½ Hours

1. a) State Seven literacy forms used in the writing of the Bible (7mks)
b) Name Eight Historical books in the Old Testament (8mks)
c) With reference to the Genesis stories of creation in Chapter 1 and 2, outline the
attributes of God (5mks)

2. a) Outline Six Abraham’s act of faith in God. (7mks)

b) Give Four differences between the Jewish circumcision practice and the traditional
African circumcision. (8mks)
c) Explain ways in which the Israelites worshipped God in the wilderness (5mks)

3. a) State Seven reasons against Kingship in Israel (6mks)

b) Outline Seven achievements of Kin Solomon (7mks)
c) State lessons Christians can learn from the work of Prophet Elijah (6mks)

4. a) State the similarities between the traditional African prophets and the Old Testament
Prophets (7mks)
b) Outline the characteristics of Amos’ message of judgment to Christians (6mks)
c) Explain the teachings of prophet Amos about the day of the Lord. (7mks)

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5. a) Explain the evils Jeremiah condemned in his Temple sermon (8mks)
b) Explain Four of Jeremiah symbolic acts related to Hope and restoration. (8mks)
c) What lessons do Christians learn from the experiences of Nehemiah (5mks)

6. a) Outline the importance of Kinship system in Traditional African Society (7mks)

b) State the responsibilities of the living to the ancestors in the African Traditional
community. (8mks)
c) Explain Five roles of elders in the traditional African Communities (5mks)

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QUESTION PAPER NO: 4
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PAPER 1
Time: 2 ½ Hours

1. (a) Give seven differences between the first and the second account of creation stories. (7mks)
(b) State six consequences of sin according to (Gen 3,4,6 – 9,11) (6mks)
(c) Outline seven ways in which wrongdoers were punished in Africa society. (7mks)

2. (a) Outline the nature of God as shown in his promises to Abraham. (7mks)
(b) State seven actions from the life of Abraham which shows his faith in God. (7mks)
(c) How can a christian facing difficulties be encouraged from the life of Abraham which
show his faith in God. (7mks)

3. (a) What prompted the dangers and hostility experienced by Elijah as a prophet of God in
Israel. (6mks)
(b) Outline signs performed by Elijah to prove that Yahweh was the true God. (7mks)
(c) What is the relevance of Elijah’s prophetic mission to Christians toda (7mks)

4. (a) Highlight the role of prophets in the old Testament. (8mks)

(b) Why is Amos referred to as a prophet of God’s justice? (6mks)
(c) Identify six differences between the rich and the poor people in Kenya today. (6mks)

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5. (a) Explain Jeremiah’s symbolic acts related to hope and restoration. (8mks)
(b) How did prophet Jeremiah suffer in his violation.
(c) In what ways are the teachings of prophet Jeremiah similar to those of Jesus.

6. (a) Explain methods used to maintain the sanctity of marriage in traditional African society.
(7mks)
(b) Give seven reasons why pregnant women were given special care in traditional African
society. (7mks)
(c) Outline the factors that promoted harmony and mutual responsibility in Kenya today.
(7mks)

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QUESTION PAPER NO: 5
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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PAPER 1
TIME: 2 ½ HOURS

1. (a) From Genesis account of creation, identify seven responsibilities given to human beings by
God. (7mks)
(b) Show the similarities between Traditional African and Biblical concepts of evil. (7mks)
(c) Outline God’s plan of salvation for mankind in the Old Testament. (6mks)

2. (a) Describe the covenant ceremony between God and Abraham according to (Gen.15:9 – 18)
(8mks)
(b) Identify seven significance of the ten plagues God sent to the Egyptians. (7mks)
(c) How the Decalogue applies to Christian life today. (5mks)

3. (a) What were the problems that would result from human kings as foreseen by Samwel
according to 1st Samuel 8:10 – 18. (6mks)
(b) Explain any four activities of King Jeroboam that made the Jews in the Northern Kingdom
turn away from Yahweh and to idolatry. (8mks)
(c) Identify any six factors that affect the true worship of God in the modern society. (6mks)

4. (a) Outline how prophetic messages were written down in the Old Testament. (5mks)
(b) Explain four ways through which God was going to punish Israel and other nations
according to prophet Amos. (8mks)
(c) Identify any seven relevance of Amos’ teachings on “The Day of the Lord.” (7mks)

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5. (a) With reference to Jeremiah 29:4 – 23. Outline seven messages of hope that prophet
Jeremiah gave to the Exiles. (7mks)
(b) Identify any seven characteristics of the new covenant as foreseen by prophet Jeremiah
during his prophetic time. (7mks)
(c) From Nehemiah’s experience identify six ways in which church leaders eradicate evils in
the modern society. (6mks)

6. (a) What were the roles of elders in promoting harmony in traditional African Community.
(7mks)
(b) Explain how initiation rites inculcated moral values in traditional African society. (7mks)
(c) What changes have taken place in traditional African attitude to orphans. (6mks)

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QUESTION PAPER NO: 6
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Paper 1
2 ½ Hours

1. (a) Give seven reasons why the bible is refered to as the word of God (3mks)
(b) Outline four similarities in the two accounts of creation in genesis 1 and 2 (8mks)
(c) List down ways in which Christians contribute to the conservation of the environment
(5mks)

2. (a) With reference to the life of Moses state eight ways in which God prepared him for future
Leadership (8mks)
(b) Explain the importance of the Exodus to the Israelites (7mks)
(c) How does God reveal himself to Christian today? (5mks)

3. (a) Give eight reasons why Abraham is referred to as the father of faith (8mks)
(b) State five reasons Christians learn from the call of Abraham. (5mks)
(c) Explain the importance of circumcision to Abraham and His descendants (7mks)

4. (a) Explain the teachings of Amos on the day of the Lord (8mks)
(b) Identify seven occasions when Nehemiah prayed (7mks)
(c) State five ways in which Nehemiah’s exemplary life is relevant to Christians today(5mks)

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5. (a) In what ways did Jeremiah encourage the Israelites to live in hope during the Babylonian
exile? (7mks)
(b) Outline the problems that Jeremiah faced as a prophet of Yahweh (7mks)
(c) Identify six ways in which Christians can assist internally displaced persons (6mks)

6. (a) State seven factors that contribute to harmony and mutual responsibility in traditional
African society (7mks)
(b) Outline the significance of dowry in traditional African society (7mks)
(c) Identify African customs that undermine the dignity of women in the society today (6mks)

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QUESTION PAPER NO: 7
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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Paper 1
2 ½ Hours

1. (a) Describe the second account of creation. (8mks)

(b) Highlight six steps that God took to restore the broken relationship with man. (6mks)
(c) How are errant members punished in Traditional African Society? (6mks)

2. (a) Describe the background to the call of Abraham. (7mks)

(b) Give six importances of circumcision to Abraham and his descendants. (6mks)
(c) In what ways do Christians express their faith in God? (7mks)

3. (a) Outline seven promises given to king David through prophet Nathan. (7mks)
(b) Explain seven effects of idolatry in Israel. (7mks)
(c) What six qualities should a Christian leader learn from Prophet Elijah? (6mks)

4. (a) Explain four ways in which prophetic messages were put into writing. (8mks)
(b) Give six reasons why God would punish other nations according to Prophet Amos. (6mks)
(c) State six evils that Christians leaders condemn in Kenya today. (6mks)

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5. (a) What was Jeremiah’s teaching on judgement and punishment? (8mks)
(b) Mention six characteristics of the new covenant according to Prophet Jeremiah. (6mks)
(c) State six ways in which Christians avoid God’s punishment. (6mks)

6. (a) Highlight seven roles of priests in traditional African society. (7mks)

(b) Explain the modern understanding of property and wealth. (8mks)
(c) Give five reasons why disputes over ownership of property were rare in Traditional
African Society. (5mks)

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QUESTION PAPER NO: 8
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Paper 1
Time: 2 ½ HOURS

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

2. (a) Outline the background to the call of Abraham (7mks)

(b) Give the action in the type of Abraham that expresses his fault in God (7mks)
(c) How is the actions in the type of strengthened in the church today? (6mks)

3. (a) How did king Jeroboam contributed to religious schism in Israel? (7mks)
(b) Give reasons why Elijah was forced to escape from Israel? (7mks)
(c) What do Christians learn from Elijah prophetic mission? (6mks)

4. (a) Explain how old testament prophecies were fulfilled in the new testament (6mks)
(b) Identify seven forms of punishment that God would inflict on Israel after rejecting him as
prophesied by Amos (7mks)
(c) In which ways can Christian avoid God’s punishment? (7mks)

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5. (a) State six characteristics of the new covenant as foretold by prophet Jeremiah (6mks)
(b) Explain the significance of the symbolic acts related to judgement and punishment
according to prophet Jeremiah (7mks)
(c) State seven lessons Christians learn from prophet Jeremiah teaching on the new covenant
(7mks)

6. (a) Give seven traditional African practice that show that life is sacred. (7mks)
(b) What were the causes of death in traditional African community (6mks)
(c) Give reasons why disputes over ownership of property were rare in traditional African
communities. (7mks)

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QUESTION PAPER NO: 9
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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PAPER 1
TIME: 2½ HOURS

1.(a)From the Genesis stories of creation, identify four teachings on the

relationship between human being and environment. (8mks)
(b) Give six responsibilities that God gave to man from the Genesis accounts of creation.(6mks)
(c)State the causes of evil in the traditional African community. (6mks)

2.(a)Identify seven activities that took place on the night of Exodus. (7mks)
(b)Write down the importance of the ten commandments to the Israelites. (5mks)
(c)State lessons Christians learn about God from the ten plagues. (8mks)

3.(a) State reasons that contributed to the division between Judah and Israel. (7mks)
(b) Identify seven failures of King Ahab. (7mks)
(c) Give reasons why political leaders in Kenya fail to perform their duties effectively. (6mks)

4.(a)Explain the differences between the traditional African Prophets and old testament prophets.
(8mks)
(b)State Amos teaching on Israel’s election. (6mks)
(c)Give six ways through which the church prepare her converts for membership. (6mks)

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5.(a)With reference to the teachings of Jeremiah, state ways in which
Israelites were encouraged to live in hope during the Babylonian Exile. (7mks)
(b)Describe the dedications of the wall of Jerusalem by Nehemiah. (6mks)
(c)Give ways in which Christians can restore hope to the needy in the society. (7mks)

6.(a)Outline the responsibilities of the living towards the ancestors. (6mks)

(b)State eight duties of elders in traditional African communities. (8mks)
(c)Why were disputes over ownership of property rare in the traditional African communities.
(6mks)

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QUESTION PAPER NO: 10
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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PAPER 1
TIME: 2½ HOURS

1.(a)Identify eight activities performed by God in the second account of creation (Gen 2:4 – 25).
(8mks)
(b) Outline similarities between traditional African view of evil and the Biblical concept of sin.
(7mks)
(c) State five consequences of evil in the society today. (5mks)

2.(a)Explain the significance of the night of Exodus to the Israelites. (7mks)

(b) State seven circumstances under which covenants were made in the Africa traditional
societies. (7mks)
(c) Give six importances of the Ten Commandments today. (6mks)

3.(a)Explain four ways in which King Solomon fulfilled Samuel’s prophecy about kingship in
Israel. (8mks)
(b) Outline God’s promises to King David through Prophet Nathan. (6mks)
(c) Give six ways in which Christians can deal with challenges they face in modern day society.
(6mks)

4.(a)Identify six categories of prophets. (6mks)

(b) Explain four reasons why God was to pass judgment on Israel and other nations. (8mks)
(c) Give ways through which Christians fight hypocrisy in the church. (6mks)

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5.(a)Outline the message of Jeremiah in his letter to the exiles Jer.29:1 – 14. (7mks)
(b) Identify four similarities in the life and experience of Nehemiah and Jesus. (8mks)
(c) Give five reasons why it is difficult to have reforms in Kenya. (5mks)

6.(a)Outline four duties of healers as counsellors in traditional African communities. (8mks)

(b) State six ways in which people show their appreciation to God as the source of life in
traditional African communities. (6mks)
(c) State six factors which have led to decline of observance of taboos in traditional African
communities. (6mks)

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