Adobe Scan Oct 23, 2024
Adobe Scan Oct 23, 2024
Adobe Scan Oct 23, 2024
Instructions to candidates
4.Number of marks for each questionor part question are shown in brackets. [1
Please note No cell phones are allowed in the examination room.
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SECTIONA
Answer ALL questions from this section on the multiple-choice grid in the answer booklet
provided
2. The word Bible is from the Greek word Biblios which means;
A. The covenant B. The books C. A book D. The scroll
following is
12. The authors of the Gospels symbolise Christ by certain creatures. Which of the
not correct?
A Matthew symbolises Christ as a lion. B. John symbolises Christ as an eagle.
Mark symbolises Christ as a dove D. Luke symbolises Christ as a man.
Section B
Answer any three questions from this section. Write your answers in the answer papers
provided, beginning each answer ona new page.
21. a. It is generally accepted that Moses is the author of the books of law inthe bible.
Suggest reasons why it is believed so? (2]
b. The books Matthew, Mark and Luke are synoptic gospels. State the three similar views
these books share. (3]
c. ldentify three ways in which the gospel of John differs from that of Luke or Mark.(3]
d. The Acts of the Apostles is a history book in the New Testament.
i. What is an apostle? ii. What is history? [2]
22. a. The three important men in the first eleven chapters of Genesis are Adam, Enoch and
Noah.Briefly describe the importance of each of them in the history mankind.
[6]
b. The 4 important events in the same chapters of Genesis are creation, fall of man, Flood and
Tower of babel. Briefly suggest what could have caused each of these events to take place?
[4]
23. Five of the principal places inwhich the History of the Bible waswritten are Sinai, Ararat,
Babylon, Wilderness (With Moses) and Babel. For each of these places, state 2 characteristic
events that occurred there. [10]
-24. History and prophetic books of the Old Testament contain pre-exilic, exilic and post exilic
information relating to the children of Israel. Explain the terms pre-exilic, exilic and post
exilic giving 2 examples of books in each category. (10]
25. Briefly explain the following terms and phrases: Bible synthesis, Pauline Epistles, Maior
Prophet, Synoptic gospel, and Testament. [2x5)