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1(a) what changes did Apollo Kivebulaya experience during his life time.

NB Sit .for his background (2mks)

 He was born in Uganda

 Born in 1864
 Become a Christian in 1895
 Worked as a cateshist in Toro and Zaire.
 Built churches
 Baptised people in Jesus’ name.
 Formulated songs of praise
 Encouraged people to be self reliant by encouraging them to plant trees.
 He translated marks gospel into pygmies language
 He encouraged the persecuted the endure.
 Sacrificed his only cow to the church
 Converted people to Christianity.

b) Explain the activities of the apostles that caused changes among the people in the early
church.

 Preached the gospel

 Carried out baptism
 Organized fellowships.
 Celebrated eucharist
 Made missionary journeys eg Paul,Peter.
 Founded churches e.g. Paul-Galatia,Ephase.
 Wrote letters of encouragement to scattered Christians
 Healed the sick
 Charitable work.
 Shared the little they had.

2a) How do work patterns in African Traditional society differ from those in your society?

 God had an upper hand in the work of traditional Africans while today God is hardly
involved.
 In Traditional Africa everybody had to work while today employment opportunities are
rare and mostly available for the educated ones.
 In Traditional Africa work was according to age sex and rank while today different kinds
of people can do any kind of work.
  In Traditional Africa, skills of work were passed onto the would be workers at an early
age for example above 18.
 In Traditional Africa work was a joint effort but today lot individualism is exhibited.
 In Traditional Africa people worked for the good of the community while today jobs are
salaried.
 People in traditional Africa did not ignore leisure while today there is disregard for it.
Conducted under a friendship atmosphere while today there is a lot of function.
 In Traditional Africa it was rare for one is work among strangers while today people
work away from home and among strangers.
 In Traditional Africa there was rare for one to work while today there are employers who
work as supervisors and authorities.
 In Traditional African work was a social activity while today work has disrupted many
families as both husband and are too busy to attend to their families.

 In traditional Africa work was a social activity while today work has disrupted many
families as both husband and wife are too busy to attend to their families.

2b) what biblical teachings can help Ugandans Improve on working industry?

 Cooperation at work.
 Work is service.
 Work is a command from God.
 God Himself is a worker.
 Good working conditions are called for.
 Bible calls for rest/leisure at work.
 God should be acknowledged in our work.
 Workers should provide for their families.
 Through work one should express love for God and neighbor.
 Bible call for hope in work despite pains and difficulties
 Jesus calls serving others through work.
 Need for hard work for Jesus encouraged Peter to go fishing and then pay taxes.
 Values like honesty responsibility, reliability are called for in work.

3a) why is alcoholism regarded as a bad form of leisure today?

 Leads to family instabilities (break).

 Continuous poverty.
 Sexual immorality is promoted e.g. prostitution and adultery.
 Poor social image /reduces ones dignity.
 Damages some one’s health.
 Promotes low savings.
  Shortens one’s life span.
 People become irresponsible.
 Reduces ones thinking capacity.
 Leads to accidents
 Poor child care in the home
 Leads to school dropout
 Forgetting one’s family and decides to stay where it’s sold

3b) Comment on the Old Testament teaching about leisure.

 Leisure is meant from personal improvement of skills e.g. poetry.

 Celebrating important feast like the Passover.
 Making pilgrimages to holy places e.g. Jerusalem.
 Praying on every Sabbath day.
 Reading Holy Scriptures.
 Reflecting on God.
 Visiting friends.
 Parents taught their children history of their pation.
 Repenting of sins.
 Offering sacrifices.
 Ecc 3:1-8 time everything.
 Composing songs e.g. David who composed psalms.

4a) with examples, show that injustices occurred in the Old Testament

 Disobeying e.g Adam and Eve (man) because they wanted to discover /differ tentiates
between good and bad.
 Murder e.g. Cain killed Abel because of jealousy.
 Pride and arrogance e.g. the builders of the Tower who wanted to make a name for them
selves
 Oppression and exploitation at work e.g. king Pharaoh of Egypt oppressed and exploited
the Israelites because he wanted free labour.
 Murder e.g. King David killed Uruah because he wanted to take Uruah’s wife –
Bathsheba
 Adultery e.g. Ahab under the influence of his wife Jezebel killed Nabboth because they
wanted to take over his vine yard which they did
 Forced labour e.g. king Solomon used forced labour in order to accompush his building/
construction ventures
 Over taxation e.g. King David and King Solomon over taxed the Israelites.
 Misuse of office through exploitation by the House of Eli Isam 2:12-7.
 Sexual harassment e.g. Elis sons sexually Harassed female employees .I sam: 2.
  Use of wrong measuring scales by the rich Israelites .Merchants on the poor and the weak
in order to miximise the profits.

4(b) what is the New Testament teaching on justice?

 Jesus the messiah fore told by prophet Isaiah is the one just one for he was coming to get
the cause of injustice and to make man free from the bondage of sins.
 Jesus the savior of all mankind gave up his life for man’s sins this teaches self sacrifices.
 The New Testament urges conflict parties to first settle their grudges before they would
worship the lord. This reaches the aspect of reconciliation.
 The New Testament teaches forgiveness as exemplified by Jesus when he asked his
father to give his enemies who crucified him.
 Jesus served all people equally important before his father. This teaches impartiality.
 Through the miracles Jesus performed, the lame could walk, the blind could see etc. This
teaches compassion to those suffering.
 Jesus encouraged permanent relationship among the married partners.
 Jesus encouraged faithfulness and respect for marriage vows.
 Jesus welcomed children to his sight. This teaches parents to always love their children
and have time for them.
 The New Testament teaches the aspect of humility. That’s why Jesus turned down the
request of James and John’s mother who requested that her sons be next to Jesus.
 Jesus taught loves and pointed out that evil cannot solve evil hence challenging revenge
(mt 538-42).
 Justice can’t be achieved by mere man’s effort but through the Holy Spirit which gives
the Christian virtues Gal 5:22-23.
 Christians should work for justice and maintain it as James condemned oppression
exploitations.
 Efforts to administer and maintain justice will bear fruits in the end as people will live
together as children of God .This teaches that Christians should be hopeful. Rev 2:15
 The New Testament teaches coneration in trying to maintain justice.
 Thought his ministry, Jesus cooperated even at a time he was to be arrested. John 18:1-11
 Jesus taught to lives exemplary lives.
 Jesus encouraged judging with fairness.

5a) what was the role of the Holy Spirit in the early church in her effort to extend service?

 When they got filled with the Holy Spirit the evangelized without fear for the persecution
which was going on at that time.
 It was the spirit that helped them baptised people who had been converted.
 With the out powering of the Holy Spirit they were able to lay hand on people and those
who were sick got healed.
  They were empowered in fellowship from here they were inspired and got strength which
helped them to extend service on to the newly converted Christians.
 The spirit constantly helped them in times of prayer and this renewed their trust in God.
 The spirit also helped them to worship God for He had extended His great hand, wisdom,
and love in an effort to extend service.
 It was the role of the spirit which remained these people to observe the Holy Communion
which remained them of the crucified body and the poured blood of Jesus. Kept them in
fellowship and service.
 The spirit always inspired them to carry on Bible studies from the word they got what
they gave to the new Christians.
 The spirit made them perform miracles in their services this proved to the new converts
and the non believers that God’s presence was among His own.
 The Apostles were willing to let aside their busy schedules and attend to the needy but
behind them was the work the Holy Spirit.

5 b) shows how authority means service in Jesus’ ministry performed miracles by its
Devine authority which showed God’s love.

 Obeyed and served the role of his Father.ie prayed to the Father before doing anything.
 Through service Jesus began a new relationship between man and God.
 He showed that in serving God it’s not about ambition for power but joint effort i.e. when
you serve you will be honoured.
 Jesus remained obedient to those in authority.
 His authority forgave and cleansed sinners.
 He offered His services for the public to know the Devine authority He had.
 His authority was meant for better life for example the miracles He did some gave life
back to people or even made it better.
 He served in the troubled world with even lasting peace.
 Authority put Him in opposition to protect guide and sustain His sheep.
 All basic needs of man would find their position in the authority of Jesus.
 His highly placed authority extended a helping hand to the needy.
 Should that authority was a task meant in deliver service with humility.
 He demonstrated that authority means leading by example.

6a ) Identify the conflicting loyalties faced by an African Christian.

 They face conflicts between polygamy and monogamy taught by Christianity.

 Killing the pregnant girl before marriage compared to protecting them in Christianity.
 Dancing twins in the traditional way compared to baptising them in Christianity.
 Doing the will of God other than trusting ancestors ‘gods’.
 Giving sacrifices /offering to the ancestors or Jesus Christ.
  Holding food taboos against women or treating them equally as Christianity teachers.
 Celebrating the birth of twins using obscene songs compared to following Christ.
 Early and forced marriage in some tribes compared to love and permanent relationships
on consent and will.
 Corruption and bribery or observing professional ethics
 Death sentence or for giving a criminal.
 Working on Sunday or praying
 increase of barrenness, divorce or permanence in marriage
 Funeral rites and prayer for the deceased.
 Abortion or preservation of the foetus’ life.
 Revenge and reconciliation or forgiveness

6b). How can the Gospel be useful in solving conflicting loyalties?

 Jesus’s sacrifices on the cross serves as the last sacrifice so the gospel discourages human
sacrifices
 Jesus teaches that marriage is supposed to be monogamous.
 There should be equality between men and women because both are saved by
Jesus‘blood.
 Children are blessing from God and should be received by thanks giving other than
throwing them away.
 The gospel teaches free choice of marriage
 The gospel discourages human sacrifices completely
 Jesus teaches the commandment of loving God and our neighbours
 Jesus endured challenges
 Prayers in case of those conflicts being faithful to each other
 Reconciliation or forgiveness
 Christianity calls for respect for respect other because we were all created in God’s image
 Put God first and seek for His guidance
 Respect those in authority

7 a) Explain the causes of unhappiness in the African traditional society.

 Death of the beloved

 Death of domestic animals
 External, /importance /sterility
 Barrenness/importance /sterility
 Natural disaster e.g. famine ,floods etc
 Delay in getting married
 Loss of virginity
 Disability e.g. crippled ,insanity
  Attacks from wild animals
 Being in bad terms with ancestors
 Defying traditional values and norms
 Slave trade
 Bad harvest
 Having girls only

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8 (a) what were the possible causes of death in Africa traditional society

 In case one was disrespectful to sacred places, objects set aside for religious purpose.
 Dishonouring the might place of God through either words/ deeds /insulting God.
 Violation of oath in ATS could cause death
 Any violation to taboos e.g. marrying a close relative, insulting elder could lead to one’s
death.
 Any violation to the blood pact could result into a penalty of death.
 If a person failed to show respect to seniors such as father, mothers might curse him /her
to death.
 Evil deeds of a living relative could cause death.
 Witch craft in form of destructive magical words, bewitching.
 Divine will of God.
 Disrespect to the living deed.
 Old age.
 Committing suicide.
 Evil spirits.
 Violation of rituals.

8 ( b ) How did Christians in the church history prepare for a better unending life?

 By attending fellowships.
 By living a prayerful life that of Christ.
 By preaching the Gospel to non believers.
 Through accepting baptism
 They had regular worship of God.
 They continued to share in the Eucharist in which they broke bread and took wine.
 Regular repenting and forgiving other their sins
 Believing in the empowerment of the Holy Spirit extending love (agape love)
 Respecting and loyalty to those of civil authority
 Bearing the displine of endurance.
 The virtue of unity.
  Helping (extending the hand of sharing to the needy)/charity works.
 Annomting of the sick i.e. those were about to die.

9 (a) what are the factors that hinder success today?

 Laziness
 Natural problems like bareness
 Making ambitions plans which are not achievable
 Malice and jealousy imprisonment.
 Being born in poor background.
 Political instabilities.
 Loss of parents.
 Civil wars.
 Bullying in schools.
 Abuse of people’s rights.

9 (b). Given the above how has the church managed to succeed amidst all these challenges?

 Fought for human rights i.e. peace talks

 Organizing peaceful demonstrations.
 Writing articles condemning child abuse
 Supporting organization which protect children’s rights
 Preaching the gospel
 Holding crusades
 Setting up T.V and Radio stations
 Income generation activities
 Out reach
 Building schools
 Organization exams U.C.R.E.TA.
 Encouraging C. R.E lessons in schools
 Education debates.

10(a) what were the advantages and disadvantages of extended family in African
traditional society?

(i) Advantages.
 High chances of getting children
 sign of prosperity
 make sure that all women are married
 solution to bareness /importance
 sexual satisfaction on the side of men
 provided cheap labour in the family
 prestige and states
 (ii) Disadvantages
 Difficult to provide all the need to the many people
 Quarrel among women
 Encourage adultery to men
 Witch craft among women
 Poor parents care / indiscipline among children
 No secrets in the home

10 b) - Why is the extended family pattern disappearing in modern society?

 High costs of living making extended families expensive

 Limited space to accommodate a big number.
 Globalization, people work for their relatives.
 Informed education has taken the role of extended families where children grown up in
boarding schools
 Technological advancement, people communicate using phones, in ternate than visiting
each other.
 Some decided to live single life.
 Indiscipline among children so some parents tend to isolate their children from badly
behaved relatives
 Increased rate of intermarriages some feel/ uncomfortable to a number of children
 Development of diseases some people fear to contract diseases from their relatives.

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11a) - what is the government doing to promote equality between men and women?

 Promoting girl child education

 Employing both men and women
 International day for women is recogniesd
 Setting up laws to protect women against injustices.
 A ministry for gender is in place
 Fighting against bad cultural practices that degrade women like women cridation.
 Women are allowed to head government institutions
 Serious punishments to those who abuse women’s rights.
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(b) Explain problems faced by parents in teaching sex education to their children.

 Some parents are shy /inferiority complex.

 Children pretend to be knowing much more than their parents.
 Wrong assumptions that the child is informed already.
 Exposure to pornography.
 Some parents aren’t role models.
 Single parenthood does not want to annoy the children.
 Busy parents have no time for information from their peers.

12a) Why do you think most women want to take up church marriage?

 For its stable and permanent.

 There is unity between the couple
 It’s in line with God’s blessing.
 Partners give each other time
 Strict vows that prevent misconduct.
 Its legacy i.e. certificates given
 It brings peace and harmony.

12 b) Give the New Testament which can help married people achieve a happy marriage.

 Equality of both partners is emphasized

 Monogamy is the idea type of marriage
 Harmony is encouraged
 Women are to be submissive to their husbands

Eph 5:21-24

 Forgiveness and reconciliation emphasised

 Tolerance is called for.
 Faithfulness
 Patience
 Genuine lone for partners
 Mutual respect.

13 (a) with examples show how Early church Christians secrahed for God?

 Accepted Christianity e.g. St Augustine

 Preached the gospel. Peter and Paul.
 Accepted persecution. Ignatius of Antioch.
 Wrote gospel letters .St Paul St Peter
  Composed hymns Bishop Ambrose.
 Help the needy St Francis.
 Prayed and Fasted monks
 Made missionary journeys Paul
 Lined poor lines St Francis of Assisi.
 Received the Holy Spirit St.Peter.
 Offered their houses for worship mother of mark
 Made art and sculpture to decorate churches e.g. Michelle Angello.

(b)As a student what can you do to show your belief in God?

 Charitable works
 Attending fellowship
 Preaching the gospel
 Advising other students on displine.
 Accepting to participate in leadership.
 Distributing Bibles on Sundays
 Forming religions groups
 Bible study
 Attending Christian seminars
 Receiving sacraments E.g. baptism Holy Communion.

14(a) How did people evade God in the Old Testament?

 Forced labour king David.

 Grabbing people’s property king Ahab.
 Demand for earthly king.
 Alliances with foreign nations.
 Murder king David murdered Uriah.
 Offered empty and poor sacrifices.
 Refused to follow God’s instructions King Saul.
 Pride and arrogance e.g. construction of the tower of Babel.

(b) What is the church doing to bringing people back to God?

 Organizing missions and crusades.

 Church founded schools.
 Prayers among Christians
 Encouraging people to accept persecution.
 Peace and reconciliation
 Unity living exemplary lives.
  Electronic media for Christians E.g. Top radio
 Projects for the needy.

15a) what is the biblical teaching about Christian involvement in the world?

 Respecting government laws and the constitution like God gave 10 commandments to the
Israelites Dent.5:1ff.
 Obedient to God and government officials Exd 6:1 ff,Ps 139.
 Encouraging reconciliation among people Exd 22:21-27.
 Setting up mission stations like schools, hospitals to carter for all God’s people.
 Paying tax ,Jesus emphasised that give to ceasor what belongs to ceasor and God what
belongs to God Mt 22:15-22
 Translating scripture in various languages
 To help people understand it and relate to their lives Mk 1:38-39 o bring salvation to
mankind.
 Making pilgrimages to visit holy places to encourage those with faith behave the same
way Mk1:9 as Jesus accepted Baptism.
 Living exemplary life so as to influence the lives of non believers John: 13:1 ff.
 Extending services to the needy, the poor thus conveying the message of love and care to
them.Jn 13:1ff.
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15b) Give the obstacles Christians face while trying to follow the above teaching.

 Christians face opposition from different groups, believers and non believers.
 Limited fund which delay activities like making pilgrimages and writing Christian
literature.
 Lack of commitment in doing what is Wright.
 Competition among other denominations even some preach against them which leads to
confusion.
 Rigid and conservative cultures which may look at Christianity as foreign, there not ready
to follow the teachings.
 Political instabilities which in such places people cannot go freely to spread the spread
the gospel.
 Temptation, where some Christians are easily taken up by worldly pleasures at the
expense of the gospel truth.
 Over expectations from the public, hoping that Christians have to be perfect thus any
small mistake by a Christian becomes a way of undermining such a believer.
 Inferiority complex making Christians not to carry out their duties effectively.
 Some Christians suffer from isolation as the strict life the live is seen as difficult and
times regarded as boring.
 Language barrier to some extent.

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