1 (a) Outline the first account of creation according to Genesis 1 and 2

i. God created the heavens and the earth in the beginning

ii. On the first day, God created light and separated it from darkness/ God called the light day/ called the darkness night

iii. On the second day, God created the sky/ heaven/ firmament

iv. On the third day, God created the dry land/ seas and vegetation/ plants/ separated dry land from the sea

v. On the fourth day, God created the sun/ moon/ stars

vi. On the fifth day, God created living creatures in water/ fish/ all kinds of birds

vii. On the sixth day, God created domestic animals/ wild animals/ human beings

viii. God rested on the seventh day/ Sabbath

1 (b)State the traditional African understanding on the attributes of God from the myths of creation

i. God is the sole creator/ worker

ii. He is a provider/ sustainer

iii. He is a source of good/ goodness

iv. God is morally upright/ perfectv. God is almighty/ all-powerful/ omnipotent

vi. God is holy

vii. God is the source of life

viii. God is a spirit/ invisible

ix. God is loving/ caring

x. God is just/ punishes evil

1 (c) You have been invited to a Church Youth Camp to make a presentation on ways in which Christians in Kenya can take care of the environment. Identify six points you would include in your presentation. 

i. By protecting/ conserving water catchment areas

ii. Taking part in the formulation of laws/ policies on environment conservation

 iii. Organizing seminars/ workshops/ preaching/ teaching in church/ educating/ sensitizing/ creating awareness on the importance of environmental conservation

 iv. By participating in tree planting activities/ beautifying the surrounding/ watering plants

 v. By controlling soil erosion/ building terraces/ gabions

vi. They can participate in the cleaning of the environment/ burning litter/ waste/ garbage/ personal hygiene

vii. By reporting/ condemning those who tamper with the environment/ those who cut trees/ pollute the environment

viii. Christians can establish joint programs/ bodies/ organizations/ lobby groups/ NGOs/ FBOs/ CBOs committed to conserving the environment

ix. Protecting/ conserving animals

x. Use of alternative source of energy/ green energy/ treatment of industrial waste

2 (a)State seven instructions that God gave to Moses concerning the night of the Passover in Egypt (Exodus 12: 1-11)

i. God told Moses to instruct the Israelites to choose the lamb of a sheep/ goat one year old without blemish (Verse 3 & 4)

ii. The chosen animal was to be slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the month (Verse 6)

iii. The blood of the lamb was to be applied on the doorposts/ lintels of the Israelites houses (Verse 7)

iv. The meat of the slaughtered animal was to be roasted (Verse 8 b)

v. The roasted meat was to be eaten with unleavened bread/ bitter herbs (Verse 8 a)

vi. The people were to eat while dressed fully for the journey (Verse 11 b)

vii. They were to eat in haste/ hurry/ while standing (Verse 11 c)

viii. They were to stay indoors till morning

ix. The leftovers/ remains were to be burnt (Verse 10)

(b)Give six ways in which Christians in Kenya obey the Commandment of keeping the Sabbath Day holy.

• i. Christians rest from normal duties
• ii. They go for worship/ attend rallies/ crusades/ pray/ give offering/ watch Christian movies
• iii. They preach/ teach the word of God/ evangelise
• iv. They confess their sins/ repent/ forgive others
• v. They go for Bible studies/ fellowship/ read the Bible
• vi. Christians perform acts of charity on the Sabbath/ help the needy
  vii. They visit the sick/ prisoners/ pray for them/ with them
• viii. Christians attend church communities/ meetings

ix. They are involved in choir practice/ singing

x. They provide/ seek guidance and counselling

c) State seven challenges that Christians in Kenya encounter while practising their faith in God. 

i. Christians encounter opposition from their peers/ face rejection 

ii. Different/ wrong interpretation of the Bible causes confusion 

iii. Some Christian leaders fail to be good role models/ fail to set good examples to be emulated 

iv. Permissiveness/ secularism in the society hinders Christians from becoming strong in faith

v. Negative influence from the mass media/ modern technology

vi. Conflicts among the leaders/ greed for power/ emergence of splinter groups which causes division among Christians

vii. Political interference/ affiliation by some members

viii. Insecurities/ persecution in some parts of the country

ix. Face discrimination based on age/ gender/ race/ ethnicity/ social status/ denomination

x. Influence from other religions/ false prophets/ cults/ devil worship/ sects which are extremist

xi. Over-emphasis on material giving in church/ poverty/ affluence

xii. Busy working schedules/ commitment

3. (a) Outline eight achievements of David as a king

i. King David expanded the geographical boundaries of Israel

ii. He defeated the enemies of Israel

iii. He united all the twelve tribes of Israel into one powerful state

iv. He made Jerusalem the capital city/ administrative centre 

v. He established diplomatic relations with neighbouring countries/ made treaties with other nations 

vi. He brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem/ made it a Holy City/ religious centre 

vii. He composed many hymns/ Psalms that were used in worship 

viii. He chose wise elders and counsellors to help him rule effectively in Israel 

ix. His dynasty was the longest in rule 

x. He developed strategic/ strong military structure xi. He captured Jerusalem from the Jebusites

b) Identify five ways in which King Solomon fulfilled Samuel’s prophecies on kingship in Israel

i. King Solomon used forced labour when building his palace/ temple of God/ enslaved the people 

ii. He sold off Israel’s land to the King Hiram of Tyre 

iii. Solomon overtaxed the people to meet the expenditure of his royal palace 

iv. He took the daughters of the Israelites to be cooks/ perfumers in the palace 

v. He forced their sons to join the army/ military 

vi. Solomon grabbed the property of the Israelites/ gave it to his officials 

vii. Leaders should delegate duties to other people 

viii. Leaders should be in the forefront of uniting their subjects/ fairly distribute resources regionally/ ethnically 

ix. They should seek wise counsel on how to exercise effective leadership/ should be courageous 

x. Invest in strong/ organised security/ military/ police structure to repel internal/ external aggression 

xi. They should establish good diplomatic relations with neighbouring nations

3. a) In the Old Testament, there were various categories of prophets. Giving relevant examples, outline three categories of the prophets in Israel. 

i. Major Prophets – They have specific books which bear their names. Their books are long and contain more information e.g. Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel 

ii. Minor Prophets – Their books are short and have less information e.g. Amos, Hosea, Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi iii. Canonical Prophets – These are prophets whose words/ messages were recorded in various books that have their names e.g. the major prophets and minor prophets

iv. Early Prophets – These are prophets who travelled, delivered oracles and lived together in communities/ schools/ guilds under a chief prophet e.g. Elijah, Elisha, Samuel, Moses

v. Cultic Prophets – They were stationed and served in shrines/ places of worship and were regarded as experts in prayers/ would petition before God/ communicate the acceptance/ rejection of an offering e.g. Samuel

vi. Non-Canonical prophets – Their work is recorded alongside other historical events by other writers e.g. Elijah, Elisha, Nathan

b) Explain the evils committed by the neighbours of the Israelites and the punishment that would befall them according to the teaching of prophet Amos.

i. Syria/ Damascus treated the people of Gilead with cruelty during war against Israel. God would destroy them by sending divine fire on their land/ take them to exile in Kir.

 ii. Tyre/ Phoenicia – The king of Tyre sold the Israelites to Edom as slaves therefore breaking the covenant of brotherhood. God would send fire to destroy Tyre. 

iii. Gaza/ Philistia had sold their fellow citizens to slavery in Edom. God would send divine fire to burn down her palaces 

 iv. Edom had harshly treated the citizens of Jerusalem who were their relatives/ had taken them into slavery. God would destroy the entire nation by fire. 

v. Ammon broke the rules of war by being cruel to the pregnant women of Gilead during war against Israel. The king and his subjects would be sent into exile/ destroyed by divine fire. 

 vi. Moab was accused of burning the bones of the King of Edom hence would be destroyed by divine fire/ the king and the princes would be killed. 

c) State what Christians can learn from the teaching of Prophet Amos on judgment and punishment

i. Christians should avoid evil so as to escape God’s judgment 
ii. They should repent their sins/ seek forgiveness 
iii. Christians should put into practice God’s teaching/ obey his commands/ instructions

vi. They should love the poor/ needy/ help the less fortunate/ share their wealth with others 

vii. They should be prayerful 

viii. Christians learn that God is universal/ he judges all the people/ nations 

ix. Christians should be ready to face temptations/ opposition/ rejection for the sake of God’s word 

x. Christians should preach against any form of evil/ condemn the social injustices in the society 

4. (a) Outline the characteristics of the Canaanite religion. 

i. The Canaanite religion was polytheistic/ had many gods and goddesses/ family of gods 

ii. The religion had symbols/ images to represent each god/ goddess/ idol worship was practiced 

iii. It was based on nature/ cyclic/ seasons of the year 

iv. The aim of the religion was to ensure fertility of the land/ flocks/ people 

v. There were many places of worship/ temples/ mountain tops/ shrines

vi. It had feasts/ festivals which were celebrated in honour of the gods/ goddesses 

vii. Temple prostitution was practiced as part of worship 

viii. It involved offering human/ animal sacrifices 

ix. There were many prophets and prophetesses 

x. There was a chief god called EL 

 b) State seven evils that Prophet Elijah condemned in Israel. i. Prophet Elijah condemned the misuse of power/ authority/ State resources by King Ahab/ Queen Jezebel 

ii. He condemned idolatry/ the worship of Baal idols 

iii. He condemned the practice of syncretism/ mixing Yahweh worship and other gods 

iv. He condemned murder/ killing of innocent people 

 iv. He condemned murder/ killing of innocent people 

v. He condemned land grabbing/ stealing/ corruption by the king/ queen 

vi. He condemned covetousness/ desiring other peoples' property 

vii. He condemned the act of false accusation/ telling lies 

viii. He condemned the importation of false Prophets in Israel