BEGINNING OF TERM I EXAMINATIONS 2026
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
P.4
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1. The paper has two sections: A and B.
2. Section A has 20 questions (40 marks)
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3. Section B has 15 questions (60 marks). 1 – 10
4. Answer all questions. All answers to both 11-20
Sections A and B must be written in the
Spaces provided.
21-30
5. All answers must be written using a blue or
black ball point pen or ink. Diagrams should 31- 35
be drawn in pencil.
6. Unnecessary alteration of work may lead to TOTAL
loss of marks.
7. Any handwriting that can not easily be
read may lead to loss of marks.
8. Do not fill any thing in the boxes.
They are for examiner’s use.
SECTION A
1. Either: Name the holy book used by Christians during prayers.
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Or: Name the holy book used by Muslims for prayers.
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2. Either: What is a sin according to Christianity?
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Or: What is a sin according to Islamic religion?
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3. Either: Why was Jesus Christ sent on earth?
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Or: Why was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) called by Allah?
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4. Either: Give any one way in which Christians care for God’s creation.
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Or: Give any one way in which Muslims care for Allah’s creation.
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5. Either: Write C.R.E in full.
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Or: Write I.R.E in full.
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6. Either: State any one duty of a church leader in Christianity.
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Or: State any one duty of an Imam in Islam.
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7. Either: How did Noah save his family from floods?
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Or: How did Prophet Nuuh save his family from floods?
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8. Either: State any one duty of children at home.
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Or: State any one duty of children at home.
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9. Either: Which angel brought the good news about the birth of Jesus?
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Or: Mention the angel who revealed the Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
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10. Either: Name the garden where Adam and Eve lived before disobeying God.
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Or: In which garden did Allah place Adam and Hawa after creation.
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11. Either: What should a Christian do after sinning?
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Or: What should a Muslim do after sinning?
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12. Either: How was Virgin Mary related to Jesus Christ?
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Or: How as Aminah related to Prophet Muhammad?
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13. Either: Who is believed to be the last Prophet in Christianity?
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Or: Name the last Prophet in Islam.
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14. Either: Draw and name any one creature God created.
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Or: Draw and name any one creature Allah created.
15. Either: Write down any one miracle Jesus performed while on earth.
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Or: Write down any one miracle Prophet Muhammed performed.
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16. Either: As a P.4 child, what lesson do you learn from the Parable of the Lost Son?
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Or: What lesson can a P.4 child learn from the life of Prophet Muhammad?
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17. Either: How do Christians become members of the church?
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Or: Which Islamic practice initiates one into Islam?
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18. Either: Why did god send floods on earth during Noah’s time?
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Or: Why did Allah send floods on earth during Prophet Nuuh’s time?
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19. Either: Mention any one request Christian ask for in prayers.
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Or: Mention any one request Muslims ask for in a prayer.
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20. For both: Why did God/ Allah create man?
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SECTION B
21. Either: (a) Give the meaning of the term lent.
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(b) How many days does lent period last according to Christianity?
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(c) List one thing Christians do during lent.
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(d) Why do Christians fast?
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Or: (a) What name is given to the fasting period in Islam?
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(b) For how many days do Muslims fast?
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(c) Mention any one group of Muslims who are exempted from fasting.
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(d) Why do Muslims fast?
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22. Either: (a) What are parables?
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(b) Give any two examples of Jesus’ parables.
(i)
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(ii) _____________________________________________________________________
(c) State any one reason why Jesus used parables during His teachings.
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Or: (a) Give the meaning of the term Hadith.
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(b) Write any two lessons that Muslims learn from Prophet Muhammad on earth.
(i)
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(ii) _____________________________________________________________________
(c) Which holy book did Prophet Muhammad receive?
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23. Either: In which book in the Bible do we read about the creation story?
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(b) Name the first two people to be created by God.
(i)_________________________________(ii)___________________________________
(c) How did man sin against God according to the Bile?
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Or: (a) What the first two people to sin against Allah.
(i)____________________________________(ii)________________________________
(b) How did the above people sin against Allah?
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(c) Give any one effect of sinning.
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24. Either: (a) Name the town where Jesus Christ was born.
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(b) Which angel announced the birth of Jesus?
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(c) Who were the two earthly parents of Jesus?
(i)__________________________________(ii) _________________________________
Or: (a) Which angel delivered the Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad?
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(b) Name any two other Islamic angels apart from the one in (a) above.
(i)__________________________________(ii) _________________________________
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(c) Why is Prophet Muhammad remembered in Islam?
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25. Either: (a) Match the days in list A with their Islam?
List A List B
Holy Friday Jesus was crucified
Good Friday Jesus was born
Christmas Day Jesus was arrested
Easter Sunday Jesus resurrected
Holy Friday
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Good Friday _____________________________________________________________
Christmas Day
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Easter Sunday ____________________________________________________________
Or: Match the days in list A with their assurance in list B
List A List B
Hegira means to read/ study
Hijja Islamic holy wars
Iqra Prophet’s migration to Medina
Jihad Holy visit to Mecca
Hegira
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Hijja ___________________________________________________________________
Iqra ____________________________________________________________________
Jihad___________________________________________________________________
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26. Either: (a) On which special day do Christians go for worship in the church?
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(b) Give any two reasons why Christians pray to God.
(i)______________________________________________________________________
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(ii)______________________________________________________________________
(c) How do Christians care for their churches?
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Or: (a) On which day do Muslims have congregational prayers?
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(b) Mention any two benefits of congregational prayers to Muslims.
(i)______________________________________________________________________
(ii)______________________________________________________________________
(c) How do Muslims care for their mosques?
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27. Either: (a) What is a sin? _____________________________________________
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(b) Give any one example of a sin in Christianity.
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(c) State any two effects or dangers of sinning.
(i)______________________________________________________________________
(ii)______________________________________________________________________
Or: (a) What is a sin? __________________________________________________
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(b) Give any one example of a sin.
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(c) State any two effects of sins.
(i)______________________________________________________________________
(ii)______________________________________________________________________
28. Either: (a) Name the person who built the Ark?
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(b) Why did God destroy the earth with floods?
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(c) Name two people who entered the ark.
(i) ___________________________________ (ii) ______________________________
Or: (a) Who built the Ark? _____________________________________________
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(b) Why did Allah destroy the world with floods?
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(c) Write any two animals which entered the Ark.
(i) ___________________________________ (ii) ______________________________
29. Either: (a)In the space provided below, draw and name any two creatures God created.
(b) State any two ways man cares for God’s creation
(i)______________________________________________________________________
(ii)______________________________________________________________________
Or: (a) In the space provided below, draw and name any two creatures Allah
created.
(b) State any two ways man cares for Allah’s creation.
(i)______________________________________________________________________
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(ii)______________________________________________________________________
30. Either: (a) Write down the two parts of the Holy Bible.
(i) _____________________________________ (ii) ____________________________
(b) Mention any one book found in the Holy Bible.
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(c) Why do Christians read the Holy Bible?
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Or: (a) Name the Islamic holy books that was received by the following prophets
(i) Prophet Muhammad __________________________________________________
(ii) Prophet Musa _______________________________________________________
(iii) Prophet Isa _________________________________________________________
(c) Why is it important for a Muslim to read the Qur’an?
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31. Either: Give the meaning of the word Trinity.
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(b) Write down the two persons who make up the Trinity.
(i)____________________________________(ii)________________________________
(c) How is the Holy Spirit important to Christians?
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Or: What is the final place for Muslims with good behaviour according to Islam.
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(b) Give any two examples of bad deeds in Islam.
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(ii)______________________________________________________________________
(c) Write any one thing that makes Allah happy.
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32. Either: (a) Who is a leader?
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(b) Write down any two qualities of a good leader.
(i)______________________________________________________________________
(ii)______________________________________________________________________
(c) Why do we need leaders in the church?
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Or: (a) Who leads Muslims during congregational prayers?
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(b) State any two qualities of a good Muslim leader.
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(ii)______________________________________________________________________
(c) Why do we need leaders in the mosque?
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33. Either: (a) What is a talent?
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(b) Give any two examples of talents.
(i) __________________________________ (ii) _____________________________
(c) How do people benefit from their talents?
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Or: What is a talent? ____________________________________________________
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(b) Give any two examples of talents.
(i)______________________________________________________________________
(ii)______________________________________________________________________
(c) How do people benefit from talents?
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34. Either: (a) Name the prayer Jesus taught His apostles.
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(b) Give any two requests made in the above prayer.
(i)______________________________________________________________________
(ii)______________________________________________________________________
(c) State any one reason why prayer is important in the life of a Christian.
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Or: (a) Mention any two daily prayers in Islam.
(i)______________________________________________________________________
(ii)______________________________________________________________________
(b) Give any two reasons why Muslims pray.
(i)______________________________________________________________________
(ii)______________________________________________________________________
35. For Both: (a) Name any two groups of needy people in our community.
(i) _____________________________________ (ii) ___________________________
(b) State any two ways of caring for the needy in the community.
(i)______________________________________________________________________
(ii)______________________________________________________________________
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