THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM FOUR ZONAL MOCK II EXAMINATION

(KATAVI, MBEYA, NJOMBE, RUKWA, RUVUMA AND SONGWE) 

014 BIBLE KNOWLEDGE 

TIME: 3:00 HOURS YEAR: 2025

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of thirteen (13) questions.
2. Answer all questions in section A, five (5) question from section B and two (2) question from section C. Question number three (3) and four (4) are compulsory.
3. Section A carries twenty five (25) marks, section B carries forty five (45) marks and section C carries thirty (30) marks.
4. All writings must be in blue or black ink, except drawing which must be in pencil.
5. All communication devices, bibles and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
6. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer sheets provided.

SECTION A (25 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i) – (xx) choose the correct answer from the given alternative and write its letter besides the item number in the answer booklet provided.

(i) “And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them, and he departed; and when the cloud removed from over of the tent, behold, Miriam was leprous, as white as snow.” (Num.12:9-10). This was the punishment given to the speaker of bad words against Moses because of:

1. The African woman he had married.
2. The black woman he had married.
3. The Israelite woman he had married.
4. The Cushite woman he had married.
5. The Egyptian woman he had married.

(ii) At Mt. Sinai God appeared to Moses and ordered him to go to deliver Israelites from the hands of Pharaoh; but Moses put forward different excuses because:

1. He had married Zipporah.
2. He killed an Egyptian, so he feared of Pharaoh.
3. He was too old to accomplish the task.
4. He suffered a lot when he was on his way from Egypt to Midian. 
5. He was one among the Levites not to save the Israelites.

(iii) Form four students of Loleza Girls Secondary school visited Lake Nyasa on a study tour. They learnt that the lake had very many different species of animals that live in that lake. According to the biblical stories of creation, the following is about those species;

1. They were created in order to use the firmament made in the second day.
2. God made them in the fifth day in order to use water prepared in the second day. 
3. They were created purposely for carrying light made in the first day.
4. Water creatures were made in order to occupy water and dry land
5. God wanted them to multiply for Him to have food

(iv) The following are the instructions for the Passover given to the people of Israel before the death of the first born of Egyptians except:

1. Each house had to choose a one-year lamb or goat and two households might share if they were few in number.
2. No borne was to be broken.
3. The blood of the slaughtered lamb or goat had to be spotted on the two door posts.
4. The meat was to be roasted and eaten with unleavened bread. 
5. The meat was to be mixed with bitter herbs.

(v) “It is not right that we should give up preaching the world of God to serve tables. Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty.” (Acts 6:2-3). Describe the reason behind this statement:

1. The disciples were increasing in number.
2. The Apostles wanted to increase more disciples in number.
3. The Hellenist murmured against the Jews because of neglecting the widows.
4. They wanted to get more gentiles from Judea and Samaria.
5. They wanted to preach the word of God to the other countries.

(vi) The following is the reason for the rise of sharp contention between Paul and Barnabas in their second missionary journey:

1. Barnabas wanted to take John Mark in their journey.
2. They didn’t want go to Jerusalem together.
3. They didn’t like Silas to go with them.
4. They planned to go to Pamphilia.
5. Barnabas wanted to take Silas but Paul wanted to take John Mark.

(vii) “Can anyone forbid water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” (Acts 10:47). What prompted the speaker to say so? It was because:

1. The Jewish people were able to receive the word of God.
2. The Holy Spirit descended to all who heard the word of God in Cornelius’ house.
3. The gentiles from Samaria received the Holy Spirit.
4. The people from Judea were able to receive the Holy Spirit.
5. The Holy Spirit fell on the men in the house of Cornelius in Antioch.

(viii) “Now I am sure that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.” (Acts 13:11). The occasioned of this statement was when:

1. Paul was imprisoned by Herod due to persecuting the church.
2. Peter was released from the Prison in Philippi.
3. James and Peter were delivered by the Angel from the prison.
4. The Angel of the Lord delivered Peter from the prison miraculously. 
5. Philip was caught and imprisoned in Samaria.

(ix) There are similarities between man and woman in both creation stories. One of them is:

1. A woman was created in the image and likeness of man
2. A man is actually complete without a woman but a woman is not
3. Man and woman shares common blessings for developing and protecting creation 
4. Man and woman were created with knowledge of the good and evil 
5. A man was given dominion over all things including a woman.

(x) What did God promise to Abraham which relate to all people of the world?

1. To make him rich, be loved by people and people to help him
2. To give him land, offspring, be a great nation among the Jews
3. To be the father of the nation of Samaria all over the time
4. To make him the father of faith, a great nation and give him a son
5. To give him a son, and make him a blessing to others

(xi) “Give me a present; since you have set me in the land of the Negeb, give me also springs of water.” (Judges 1:15). The occasion of this statement was when:

1. Othniel defeated Kiriath-sepher and took it for Caleb’s inheritance.
2. Ehud defeated Kiriath-sepher and took it for Caleb’s inheritance.
3. Caleb defeated Kiriath-sepher and took it for Joshua’s inheritance.
4. Achsah defeated Kiriath-sepher and took it for her husband.
5. Kenaz defeated Kiriath-sepher and took it for his inheritance.

(xii) After the flood men decided to make bricks and built a city with a tower that would reach heaven. They could communicate well and were united but God confused them since they could succeed with their intention. From their unity, we learn that; 

1. With unity all things are possible.
2. United people are able to defeat God.
3. God doesn’t want people who are united. 
4. Unity confuses other people’s mind
5. Unity is always for evil

(xiii) When Jacob came to Shechem; one of his children named Dinah went out to visit the women of the land. When Shechem Son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the land, saw her, he seized her and lay with her and humbled her without her consent. What might be the effect of having sex without the consent of person addressed?

1. Happiness to the person performed the action.
2. Blessings from God the almighty to the person.
3. Psychological effects of being well in mind.
4. Comfort ability effect of the action done.
5. Physical effects such as genital trauma.

(xiv) Cain told Abel his young brother, “Let us go out to the field.” (Gen 4:8). As a result, Cain killed his young brother Abel. What was the punishment given to Cain as a result of killing his young brother?

1. He was blessed by God while in the field.
2. He was given more children by God to replace Abel. 
3. He shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth. 
4. He shall be a fugitive all the days of his life.
5. He shall be a wander on earth and fetcher of water.

(xv) The reason why Jacob’s favorite was Joseph than the rest of his sons was;

1. Joseph was a dreamer
2. Because his name has excellent meaning may “God add” 
3. Joseph was born of Rachel whom Jacob loved most. 
4. Because he bought him a cloth with many colors
5. Because Joseph was the son of his old age from Leah.

(xvi) “Let us choose a captain and go back to Egypt” (Numbers 14:4). The occasion of this statement was when they received:

1. Good news from the two spies who were sent by Joshua.
2. Bad news from the two spies who were sent by Joshua.
3. Good news from the two spies who were sent by Moses.
4. Bad news from the ten spies who were sent by Moses.
5. Good news from the twelve spies who were sent by Moses.

(xvii) In Judges 7:1-8:3 we read the story of God testing Gideon’s 32,000 soldiers, first for fear and then for alertness and Gideon worn the battle with only 300 soldiers. The implication of this was: -

1. Midianites were very strong but were defeated
2. The battle was fought by God himself against the Israelites
3. The battle was fought by the Ammonites and the Israelites won 
4. Gideon together with the Israelites won because of God
5. Because of assurance of God to Gideon’s victory against Baal.

(xviii) God instituted the first marriage of Adam and Eve. The biblical marriage constitution indicates that: -

1. The woman will leave her father and mother and be united in one flesh with her children.
2. The man shall leave his father and mother and be united in one flesh with his wife.
3. The parents will leave their children and be united with the society.
4. The woman shall establish the family to make it one flesh by giving birth
5. The father and mother will be part and parcel of the healthy and weak marriage.

(xix) “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit…” (Acts 2:38). How did the audience respond to this message of Peter on the Pentecost day?

1. They were forced to repent and be baptized
2. They ran away from Jerusalem
3. They stoned him and all the believers
4. They rejected Peter’s message and abused him 
5. Many of them repented and were baptized

(xx) The act of Rahab to rescue the spies from being killed teaches us that:

1. Harlot people are very kind to the guests.
2. Sometimes God use the wicked people to fulfill His purpose.
3. Whenever you are in danger you should look for the harlot person to help you.
4. Harlotry is not sin before the LORD.
5. The harlots are very secretly people.

2. Match the items in LIST A with the responses in LIST B by writing the letter of the correct response from LIST B below the corresponding item number in the table provided.

 SECTION B (45 Marks)

Answer five (5) questions in this section. Question number three (3) and four (4) are compulsory.

3. After settling in the Promised Land, the Israelites continue to disappoint God.

(a) By two points show how the Israelites disappointed God. ( 02 Marks)

(b) In what ways do the believers today disappoint God? Give four points ( 04Marks)

(c) What should the believers do to avoid disappointing God? Give three point. (03 Marks)

4. (a) The disciples waited as Jesus told them just before his ascension into heaven. How the disciples did prepare themselves for the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Pentecost day? Give three points (03 Marks)

(b) What were the consequences of the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles on the Pentecost day? Give four points ( 04 Marks)

(c) Identify two importance of the Holy Spirit (02 Marks)

5. Jesus Christ made a Triumphal entrance in the city of Jerusalem in His last days before His crucifixion (Mathew 21:1-11, Luke 19:28-40).

(a) Why the religious leaders asked Jesus to stop the people to praise him? ( 03 Marks)

(b) What was the significance of the triumph of Jesus Christ? (03 Marks)

(c) Identify three reasons for Jesus Triumphant Entry in Jerusalem (03 Marks)

6. A Sower went out to sow his seeds and as he sowed, some fell along the path/road and were stepped on and eaten by birds. Other seeds fell on rocky ground and started growing. But the plants did not have enough moisture and soon dried up. Some other seeds fell among thorns and the thorns grew with it and chocked the plants. And some fell into the good soil and produced hundred times as many times.

1. Compare the one fell on the path with Christian believers of today ((03 marks)
2. Compare the one fell on rock with Christian believers of today (03 marks)
3. Compare the one fell in thorns with Christian believers of today (03 marks)

7. “Does the law allow a man to divorce his wife whatever reasons he wishes? (Mathew 19:3)

1. What was Jesus answer to the above question (03 marks)
2. In today society divorce cases are day to day cases, explain three (3) causes of the divorced in the society today (03 marks)
3. What are the effect of divorce to the society today (03 marks)

8. Mbise was advised by his advocate to make an appeal in the high court of Tanzania against his neighbor who accused him falsely. According to Doctor Luke in Luke 23:12, the Jewish council brought Jesus to Pilate with different accusations:

1. Identify and explain three accusations brought against Jesus (03 marks)
2. Cite three people who acknowledged the innocence of Jesus, giving examples of their statements of acknowledgement (03 marks)
3. What are the effects of bearing false witness against others? Give three points (03 marks)

9. From the synoptic Gospels, Jesus’ ministry was accompanied by several Miracles. From this context;

(a) Identify any four miracles which show his power over nature. ( 04 Marks)

(b) What was Jesus’s response as he was accused of healing people on Sabbath? (02 Marks)

(c) To several occasions, Jesus warned His followers that they were not to tell anyone about the healing performed. Why is it different from today’s ministers of the Gospel who prefer their miracles to be known by everyone as if they are the ones performed those miracles? (Give three points) (03 marks).

10. Jesus was the man of prayer in all days of his life and in his ministry.

1. Give the concept of prayer (01 Mark)
2. By giving four (04) points show the significance of prayer in Christian life today (04 marks)
3. Write down the Lord’s prayer (04 marks) 

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer only two (2) questions from this section

11. During the time of Noah, God was sorry and regretted that He had made man on earth and it grieved His heart; so He punished them (Genesis 6:6). Giving four points show the significance of the punishment to people of Noah’s time and one lesson we learn from it today (15 marks).

12. Israelites journey to the Promised Land needed God’s hand to lead them in every step of their journey. Support this statement by giving five things that God provided for the Israelites in the desert (15 marks)

13. In acts 9:31 the early church had peace, built and multiplied as well, however today there are many who rise some difficulties and sufferings against others in the name of Christ while at the same time one who suffers is willing to suffer from those difficulties for the name of Christ. How can religions build up peace in our societies? Give five (05) points.

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

DAR ES SALAAM CITY SECONDARY SCHOOLS EXAMINATION ASSESSMENT

FORM FOUR PRE-MOCK EXAMINATIONS

014 BIBLE KNOWLEDGE

(For both school and private candidate)

Time: 3:00 Hours Year: 2025

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B, and C with a total of twelve (12) questions.
2. Answer ALL questions in sections A, but in section B your required to answer Five (5) questions, note that question 3 and 4 are compulsory and answer two (2) questions from section C.
3. All writings must be in blue or black ink
4. All communication devices, Bible and any other unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
5. Write your examination number on every page of your answer sheet(s).

SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer all questions from this section

1. For each of the items (i) - (xx) choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer sheet(s) provided.

(i) Man and woman were created equal in order to complement each other as partners. As soon as Adam sees his wife he realizes that she is completely different from all other creature. She is the flesh from flesh, bones from bones. This suggests that;

1. Both are of the same nature and equality 
2. Both are of the same body and soul 
3. Both are of the same mind and love
4. Both are of the same origin
5. Both are of the same personality

(ii) Like many other African chiefs, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob seems to be clan leaders located at various towns which developed their traditions. Abraham was located at Hebron, Isaac at Beersheba and where was Jacob located?

1. Shechem and Bethel 
2. Haran and Beersheba 
3. Hebron and Shechem
4. Bethel and Hebron 
5. Shechem and Haran

(iii) Miriam and Aaron spoke against God and Moses. The Lord struck Miriam with leprosy. Why did they speak against God and Moses?

1. Because Moses struck the rock twice instead of commanding it
2. Because Moses married a Cushite woman
3. Because Moses killed an Egyptian
4. Because Moses brock the Tablet of ten commandment in two
5. Because Moses entered the tent of meeting alone

(iv) Suppose you pass by a certain village and you find two families quarrelling over the place for feeding their animals. Which story from the Bible will you relate this with?

1. The story of the shepherds of Abraham and Lot
2. The story of the shepherds of Isaac and Ishmael
3. The story of the shepherds of Jacob and Laban
4. The story of the shepherds of Laban and Isaac
5. The story of the shepherds Joseph and those of his brothers.

(v) Who is the recipient of the Book of the Acts of the Apostles

1. Luke himself 
2. Theophilus 
3. Paul
4. Timothy 
5. John mark

(vi) Gamaliel one of the members of the Sanhedrin defended the Apsotles and later they were set free. What lesson can the society learn from Gamaliel’s advice

1. The society should not react by force against religious movements unless their doctrines becomes a threat to the society
2. They society should always welcome religious movements without considering their doctrines
3. The society should always arrest members of religious groups because they offer nothing to the society
4. The society should always come together to fight against God
5. The society should always put in jail religious leaders who tries to speak against the government.

(vii) When the descendant of Noah who spoke one language and few words migrated from the east they settled at Shinar and built a tower called Babel (Genesis 11:1-9). Why was it called Babel?

1. It is because God confused their language
2. It is because they were in Babylon
3. It is because they wanted to reach heaven
4. It is because they wanted to make themselves city
5. It is because they wanted to make themselves a name.

(viii) ‘why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and water, and we loathe this worthless food’ (Numbers 21:5). What was the outcome of that statement?

1. The Lord commanded Moses to strike the rock to produce water
2. The Lord told Moses that he was to rain bread from heaven for the people to eat.
3. The Lord told Moses and Aaron to speak to the rock before the eyes of the congregation to yield water for them.
4. The Lord showed Moses a tree and threw it into the water and the water became sweet.
5. The Lord sent fiery serpents among the people and they bit them so that many Israelites died

(ix) Anania and Saphira died for lying against the Holy Spirit. the following are the ways the government can use to deal with theft and bribery today EXCEPT

1. The government should confiscate their properties
2. The government should put in custody people with such behaviours
3. The government should be silent so as to please since they are also voters
4. The government should educate the society on the dangers of theft and bribery
5. The government should cooperate with church leaders to speak against such behavious.

(x) The following were the plagues sent by God to the Egyptian during the struggle of the Israelites’ liberation except.

1. Frogs 
2. Livestock diseases 
3. Hail 
4. Gnats 
5. Serpent

(xi) Genesis chapter 2 contains the second account of creation of humankind. Which point is not addressed in this chapter?

1. God created woman from the ribs of a man
2. God gave dominion to mankind over all animals of the earth
3. God created man from the dust of the ground
4. God created animals so would not be alone
5. God created man to be under dominion of other creatures.

(xii) Preparing special meals for special people is common in most of our societies as it used to be during Abraham’s time. What kind of food did Abraham prepare for his special guests who visited him at oaks of Mamre (Genesis 18:8)?

1. Roasted meat and bitter herbs
2. Milk and honey
3. Curds, milk and calf
4. Bitter herbs and curbs
5. Fruits, meat and milk

(xiii) A certain Christian family belonged to dominion A. when the father divorced his wife, he took his children to dominion B and the mother went to sect C. when the family faith in B collapsed, he collected his children and went to sect F. this phenomenon can be regarded as:-

1. An act of abandoning a set of belief or turning away from one’s beliefs.
2. An attitude of mind which deals with seeking for old religious beliefs.
3. A pride showing freedom of worship and personal standpoint.
4. An act of turning away from traditional family faith to modern faith.
5. A means through which people search for and discover God.

(xiv) What was the important work Joshua had done after he had defeated the powerful enemies of Israel?

1. Leading the Israelites to Egypt.
2. Dividing the Israelites into the twelve tribes.
3. Leading the Israelites to conquer more land.
4. Leading the Israelites to defeat more inhabitants of Canaan.
5. Dividing the conquered land among the twelve tribes.

(xv) The reason for the assembly at Shechem in Joshua 23-24 aimed at…

1. To provide the word of farewell to the Israelites
2. To divide the land to each tribe of Israel
3. To warn them against the sin killing foreign people
4. To affirm the covenant between God and Israelites
5. To inform about renewal of covenant between God and the Israelites

(xvi) The Apostles decided to choose the successor of Judas as described in Acts 1:12-26. Which names were proposed

1. Justus and Matthias 
2. Justus and Barsabbas 
3. Justus and sylas
4. Justus and Peter 
5. Justus and Barnabbas

(xvii) Rahab saved the two spies of Joshua by hiding them up the roof when they came to spy the city of Jericho and telling lies that she does not know where the men went. Is telling lies acceptable so s to save life?

1. Yes, because it is written save yourself so that God will save you.
2. Yes, because it is our duty to protect and save life of strangers.
3. Yes, because after speaking lies we have a chance to repent.
4. No, because we are supposed to be faithful even if it meant to die.
5. No, because we are supposed to be fair even if it meant to die.

(xviii) The Government of the united republic of Tanzania strictly prohibits the unlawful acquisition (gaining) of material things. With reference to the Decalogue (Exodus 20:15), how s this prohibition relevant?

1. Do not take someone’s property without permission.
2. Do not use someone’s property for evil purpose.
3. Do not accept someone’s property.
4. Do not become a false witness against your neighbour.
5. Do not use your authority to obtain illegal properties

(xix) ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the see and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves over the earth’ (Genesis 1:28). What do we learn from this quotation?

1. We are valuable in God’s eyes and we are more important than animals.
2. We are valuable in the eyes of God but less important than animals.
3. We are valuable in God’s eyes but animals are more important than we are.
4. We are neither valuable in God’s eyes nor as important as animals.
5. Animals are more valuables and important in God’s eyes than we are.

(xx) Which description represents the reason for the growth of Christianity during times of oppression and persecution in the Acts of the Apostles?

1. Christianity is not the work of humans but of God through the Holy Spirit.
2. Christianity is the work of humans and not of God through the Holy Spirit.
3. Christianity is the work of persecutors and of the apostles of Jesus.
4. Christianity is the work of persecutors through Holy Spirit that filled them.
5. Christianity is the work of the Apostles of Jesus through their own power.

2. Match the description of place in LIST A with the corresponding places in LIST B by writing the letter of the correct item from list B below the corresponding item number in the box provided.

SECTION B: (45 MARKS)

Answer five (5) questions from this section. Question three (3) and four (4) are compulsory

3. Joseph was sold to the Ishmaelite by his brothers but later, God used this act as a blessing to Joseph’s family

a. Provide three reasons to why Joseph was hated by his brothers.

b. Explain how God used this act of selling Joseph as blessing to the family of Joseph.

c. What three lesson can people learnt from the story of Joseph.

4. In Acts 6:1-7, the apostles decided to elect deacons to help them in serving tables. Before electing, they had to put qualification for one to be chosen.

a. Provide three reasons that pushed apostles to elect deacons

b. Why is it necessary to put qualifications when choosing leaders in our society? 3 points

c. The apostles decided to choose deacons as way of delegatingpowers to them. Why should this behaviour be encouraged in our country Tanzania?. Explain three points.

5. The birth of John the Baptist as described in Luke 1:57-66 brought joy to the parents, relatives and neighbours. During the naming ritual, people were surprised with the name john.

a. Explain why the parents, relatives and neighbours were full of joy with the birth of John the Baptist.

b. By giving two reasons, why were the people surprised with the name ‘John’

c. Briefly describe three reasons to why people celebrate the birth of the child I today’s society

6. In Mathew 4:4-11, Jesus faced temptations and worn over them. Similarly, people face different temptations in their lives.

a. Describe the three temptations Jesus faced.

b. Show three ways which made Jesus to win over temptation.

c. Can a believer acquire something good from different temptations faced in life? 3 points .

7. The Penitent woman entered the house of Simon the Pharisees where Jesus was invited for a meal. This woman was regarded as a prostitute by all people of the society but Jesus forgave her sins when she did some gestures to show that she was sorry for her sins. (Luke 7:36-50)

a. Describe the gestures the woman showed to show repentance of her sins.

b. How do people show their repentance nowadays? Use three points.

c. How can the story of the penitent woman be of great benefit to believers? Use three points

8. Jesus used parables to teach audience many things. One of the parables is that of the sower in Mathew 13:3-10. In this parable features like the sower, soil, seeds and thorns are used.

a. What do the sower, seeds and soils represent.

b. Many people receive the seeds then they grow but after a while, the seedlings get chocked and die. What three things make seeds to be chocked and fail to grow well in lives of the people?

c. Explain what believers can do to make sure that the seeds grow and bear fruits in their lives.

9. The Authors of the Gospel of Luke and Mathew demonstrates that the reputation of Jesus grew in all towns and cities. And that some groups of Jews like Pharisees and Scribes begun to feel jealousy and planned to silent him.

a. What three things made the reputation of Jesus to grow up to distant towns and cities?

b. Explain why the opponents of Jesus were always jealousy at him?

c. The Pharisees and scribes failed to apply tolerance as a life skilltowards what they called a new teaching. What three negatives can emerge once people fail to be tolerant to each other even if they have different idea or believes in the society?

10. When Jesus died on the cross, the veil in the temple was torn into two.After he was buried, on the third day, the women found the tomb empty. These two events are very important to the spiritual life of believers.

1. What are the three significance of the tearing of the veil in the temple?
2. Describe the meaning of the empty tomb to believers.
3. Explain how does the resurrection of Christ becomes the pillar in the lives of believers. Use three points.

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

Answer two (2) questions from this section. Each question caries 15 marks.

11. God did not accept the offering of Cain because he did not offer them with a faithful heart as described in Genesis 4:3-5. What benefits can one embrace for being faithful to God. Use four points

12. Describe the cycle of sin (apostasy) among the people of Israel under the leadership of Judges. Use five points.

13. In the early mission of the Church, the coming of the Holy Spirit became the turning point in  the lives of the Apostles and believers. Justify this point with four points.

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, KIBAHA DISTRICT COUNCIL

DISTRICT FORM FOUR MOCK EXAMINATION

BIBBLE KNOWLEDGE

Instructions 

1. This paper consists of Section A, B and C with a total of thirteen (13) questions.
2. Answer all questions in Section A, Five (5) questions in Section B and two (2) questions from Section C.
3. Section A carries twenty-five (25) marks, Section B carries forty five (45) marks and Section C carries thirty (30) marks.
4. Cellular phones, Bibles and any other unauthorized materials are not allowed in examination room.
5. Write your Examination number at the top of every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTION A:

Answer all questions from this section

1. For each of the following items (i) –(xx) choose the most correct answer from the given alternatives and write its letter against the item number in the answer sheet provided.

i. According to Gen. 8:11 what bird came back to the ark with an olive leaf?

1. Hawk
2. Sparrow
3. Dove
4. Raven
5. Young pegion

ii. Peter used all of the following to describe Judas’ death EXCEPT (Acts 1:18)

1. The birds devoured him
2. He fell headlong
3. His body burst open
4. His intestines spilled out
5. Hit by a stone

iii. Where did Joshua set up the twelve stones (Josh. 4:20)

1. Jericho
2. Bethel
3. By the Salt Sea
4. Gilgal
5. Penile

iv. The LORD gave Moses signs so that the Israelites would believe that the God of the following _______ had sent Moses (Ex. 4:5)

1. Ibraham
2. Abraham
3. Isachar
4. Israel
5. Ephraim

v. The men of Jericho chasing the spies went toward (Josh. 2:7)

1. The mountains by Jericho
2. The boundary of Jericho
3. The paths to the Salt Sea
4. The fords of the Jordan
5. The river Jordan

vi. Isaac went to Abimelech during a famine. What was Abimelech’s nationality(Gen. 26:1)?

1.  Edomite
2.  Amalekite
3. Philistine
4. Egyptian
5. Canaanite

vii. What was engraved on the stones on the breast piece (Ex. 28:21)?

1. The names of the sons of Israel
2. The names of God
3. Holiness to the LORD
4. Justice and Mercy
5. Power and justice

viii. The twelve men carried the stones out of the Jordan as a sign so that in the future what would happen (Josh. 4:6)?

1.  All the tribes were gathered together united when the crossed the Jordan
2. They could tell their children that the LORD had cut off the waters of the Jordan
3.  God was like a rock who never changes but was faithful to his promises.
4. They could show the nations that God had delivered them from their enemies
5. The levitical priests were to march ahead of them

ix. The second ram offered in Aaron's consecration was called the lamb of ____ (Ex. 29:27)

1. Consecration
2. Sanctification
3. Ordination
4. Purification
5. Offering

x. How many carts and oxen did the leaders of Israel bring for carrying the tabernacle

1. 12 carts and 24 oxen
2. 12 carts and 12 oxen
3. 6 carts and 12 oxen
4. 6 carts and 6 oxen
5. 12 carts and 6 oxen

xi. What did the God-fearing Jews from every nation ask when they heard the apostles speak in their own language (Acts 2:7)?

1. How is it these unlearned men are speaking in so many languages?
2. How can these things be?
3. Are not these who are speaking Galileans?
4. Are not these who are speaking followers of Jesus?
5. How can they speak our language

xii. According to Genesis 20:12, what Sarah and Abraham shared in their ancestry?

1. The same mother
2. The same grand-father
3. Their fathers were brothers
4. The same father
5. They were uncles

xiii. When Paul was talking with the Athenians, how did he describe the distance between humans and God (Acts 17:27)?

1. God is beyond all that we see and know
2. God is not far from each one of us
3. God lives in heaven and we are on earth
4. God lives in all his creatures
5. God is not made by human hands
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xiv. After separating the waters above and below, what happened next to the waters below on day 3 (Gen. 1:9)? The waters were _______

1. Lifted up as the land rose
2. Frozen under the heavens
3. Gathered into one place
4. Scattered to the ends of the earth
5. Habitats of sea monsters

xv. How old was Joshua when he died (Judg 2:8)?

1. 90 years old
2. 120 years old
3. 100 years old
4. 110 years old
5. 777 years old

xvi. In the ordering of the camp around the tabernacle, each man was to camp under his tribal (Num. 2:2)

1. Tent
2. Rock
3. Standard
4. Staff
5. Territories

xvii. Caleb said to the man who takes _________ I will give my daughter in marriage (Judges 1:12)?

1. Jebus
2. Kiriath Sepher
3. Kiriath Arba
4. Hebron
5. Kiriath jearim

xviii. Who was a member of the Areopagus that believed after Paul’s speaking in Athens (Acts 17:34)?

1. Dionysius
2. Elymas
3. Eutychus
4. Damaris
5. Sosthenes
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xix. The number of Levites counted by Moses and Aaron under the commandment of God was________ (Num. 3:39)

1. 10,000
2. 22,000
3. 29,000
4. 33,000
5. 23,000

xx. Jabin, king of Canaan, reigned from what city (Judg 4:1)?

1. Hazor
2. Bethshan
3. Shechem
4. Megiddo
5. Lamoth

2.Match the terms (areas) as used in the book of Acts in List A and their corresponding events in List B by writing a letter of the correct response beside the item number in the answer booklet.

SECTION B: Short notes questions (45 marks)

Answer five (5) questions from this section including questions three (03) and four (04)

3.God called Moses and entrusted the Levites to Aaron so that they would serve in the temple forever. Numbers 3:5-13

1. Identify three basic roles of Levites in the tabernacle. (03 marks)
2. Briefly explain three factors of why present religious leaders are disvalued. (03 marks)
3. Why do you think Levites of today are very important? (03 marks)

4.Paul is one of the disciples who did a great work of evangelization during the early church.

1. What is meant by the concept early church? (03 marks)
2. Explain three techniques Paul used in his ministry during the early church (03 marks)
3. How do the current church preaching the word of God? Give three points. (03 marks)

5.The book of Luke in other words is called a book of women.

1. Identify three women and their contributions found in the book of Luke (03 marks)
2. Identify three role of women in evangelization in our present church. (03 marks)
3. Explain three ways how to empower women in the society (03 marks)

6.Referring to the Gospel of Luke and Mathew, during his ministry, Jesus invested some techniques.

1. Identify any three methods Jesus used with one example in each technique. (03 marks)
2. Identify any three main areas where Jesus was challenged by Jewish sect (03 marks)
3. Identify any three ways to solve church related disputes (03 marks)

7.In the history of Jesus' lineage, women are not left out despite some having a bad reputation. Basing on the book of Mathew, answer the following questions

1. Identify three women with unconventional background and their issues found in the book of Mathew. (03 marks)
2. Give three humiliations that can harm the value of women in the society (03 marks)
3. List any three ways how the church can solve challenges related to women (03 marks)

8. According to Mathew 18:1-6; the disciples were having a discussion among themselves about who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

1. What was the response of Jesus to their discussion? (03 marks)
2. What does the answer of Jesus teach us? (03 marks)
3. How does the church to day respond to the answer of Jesus to his disciples (03 marks)

9."The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher." (Luke 6:40). 

1. What is discipleship (01 mark)
2. Basing on the teachings of Jesus what are the conditions to become a disciple. (03 marks)
3. Explain three reasons of what it means to be the disciple of Jesus Christ. (03 marks)

10. In the book of Mathew, Mount Olives has some memorable events.

1. Identify three important events took place at Mount Olives found in the book of Mathew. (03 marks)
2. By using three points indicate the response of Jesus to the question asked by disciples about the end of the age. (03 marks)
3. Show the relevance of Jesus response to his disciples about the end of the age, using three points. (03 marks)

SECTION C: (30 marks)

Answer any two (2) questions from this section.

11.From the story of sin entrance in the garden of Eden with relation to ten commandments, briefly analyze four areas where human being can damage his/her relationship with God.

12.Book of Acts portray the involvement of women in the ministry of the early church. By using four points, examine the role of women in the early Christian church as depicted in Acts.

13.By using four points explain the concept of cycle of sin as reflected in the book of Judges and its implication to our daily life.

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA PRESIDENT’S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT 

RUVUMA REGION

 FORM FOUR PRE- MOCK EXAMINATION

BIBLE KNOWLEDGE

TIME: 3 hours Friday 19th April, 2024 P.M

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B, and C with a total of twelve (12 questions
2. Answer all questions in section A, five (05) questions from section B and two (02) questions from section C
3. Section A carries twenty five (25) marks, section B carries forty five (45) marks and section C carries thirty (30) marks
4. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination
5. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet (s).

SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section

 1. For each of the items (i)- (x), choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write its letter beside the corresponding item number in the booklet provided

(i)According to Exodus 3:13-13 God reveled his name YAHWEH to Moses what does the name YAHWEH imply?

1. God is above all people
2. God is good to the Jews
3. God is the judge of all nations
4. God is the Judge of sinners
5. God is who he was

(ii) Who was succeeded by Joshua in leading the Israelites?

1. Achan
2. Culed
3. Gideon
4. Mose
5. Rahab

(iii) What did the Israelites spiritual apostasy cycle comprise of during the period of Judges?

1. Victory, punishment and repentance
2. Sin, Punishment, repentance and deliverance
3. Victory, deliverance and sin
4. Deliverance, sin and punishment
5. Salvation and

(iv) Which one of Lamech's sons had a skill of forging instruments of bronze and iron

1. Jabal
2. Jubal
3. Tubal-Cain
4. Tubal
5. Abel

(v) Miriam and Aaron criticized their brother Moses which lesson do we learn about God from his reaction to Aaron and Miriam?

1. God punishes evil regardless of who we
2. God's punishment is to inflict pain on the evil
3. God hate those who do evil
4. God hate those who backbites only
5. God is love

(vi) Japheth gave her only daughter as a burnt The lesson believers learn is

1. Fulfill your promise
2. Act and think
3. Think before you think
4. No not make hasty promises
5. We must make vows

(vii) The Israel broke their covenant with God at Mount What does the renewal of that broken covenant signify?

1. Cost is forgiving but revengeful
2. God is honest and obedient
3. God is obedient and forgiving
4. God is forgiving and merciful
5. God is good

(viii) The Lord's Passover had some strict rules and What was the reason for burning any meant that remained unbeaten?

1. To conceal the departure plan
2. To conceal the plagues
3. To conceal the Passover
4. To conceal the Angel of death

(ix) Who fought with Israel at Rephidim

1. Amorites
2. Amonites
3. Jebusites
4. Amelekites
5. The Giants

(x) The tower of Babel was built in:-

1. Caanan
2. the valley of pishon
3. the plain of shinar
4. the plain of haran
5. Ur of the chal deans

(xi) Are not all these who are speaking Galiteans? And how is it that we hear, each of us in his native language? Acts 2:7-8. What was the outcome of Peter's speech?

1. Three thousand souls were baptized
2. Five thousand souls were baptized

(xii) Who is the author of the book of the Acts of the Apostles?

1. St Peter and Paul
2. Peter and the apostle
3. The twelve Apostles
4. Luke the Evangelist
5. Paul

(xiii) The about the day of the Pentecost Acts 2:1:-

1. Thomas was not there
2. They were altogether in one place
3. were scattered
4. There were only Jews
5. All twenty were present

(xiv) The center of the Jewish religious community found in different places by time of Jesus

1. The church
2. The Temple
3. The Synagogue
4. The church Temple
5. Midrash

(xv) What was Jesus Last command? Acts 1:4

1. To love one another
2. Not depart from Jerusalem but to wait for the promise of the father
3. To preach good news
4. To baptized people
5. To posses the body sprit

(xvi) How many missionaries did Paul makes a gentle apostle?

1. Four missionary journeys
2. Three missionary Journeys
3. One missionary Journeys
4. Two missionary Journeys
5. Eight missionary Journeys

(xvii) The last plague inflicted up on the Egyptians war

1. The death of all the first born of the Egyptians
2. The influx of frogs
3. The invasions of flies
4. The changing of water into blood
5. The killing of the livestock

(xviii) Who accompanied Paul on his first missionary Journey

1. Manarm
2. Peter
3. Simeon
4. Gideon
5. Jaba

(xix) Sisera was put to death by:

1. Jael
2. Deborah
3. Joshua
4. Jabal

(xx) Gamaliel advised the council to release the apostles because Acts 5:38-40.

1. He believe what the Apostles said
2. If the matter was not of God it would fail
3. He saw the miracles they had done
4. He believes in

2. Match the meanings of the names in List A with the corresponding names of Jacob's Sons in List B by writing the latter of the corresponding name beside the item

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

 Answer five (5) questions from this section

3. In Genesis 13: 11-18, we read about the separation of lot from Abraham and the promises which God gave to

1. Briefly explain the difference between a promise and a covenant
2. What did God promise to give Abraham after lot had left?
3. Why did lot choose the Jordan valley?

4. After the baptism of Jesus, the heavens opened and the voice comes from heaven "Thou art my beloved son; with thee I am well pleased"

1. What was the importance of the gusted words to people of that time?
2. What did the words from the heavenly voice confirm?
3. Give a brief evaluation of the call and practice of Gospal ministers today basing on the heavenly

5. According to Mathew 21: 18-22 Jesus cursed the fig tree

1. What does the strong of cursing the fig tree mean?
2. What lesson did Jesus teach his disciples by cursing the fig tree
3. What does the church today learn from the context of cursing the fig tree?

6. In Mathew 16: 24-28, Jesus talhed about the cost of being a disciple, asking his disciples what they would benefits if they got everything on earth and lose their soul

1. What was the costs given by Jesus mentioned in this section
2. Which of the costs given by Jesus seemed to bring conflict among people at that time?
3. Are the disciples (preachers) today really paying these costs? Elaborate your answer

7. The Pharisees added many rules to the Law of However, they insisted more on the law about how people should behave in their community.

1. Briefly explain who the Pharisees were
2. Mention three Laws which insisted how the people should behave in their
3. Identify one belief and teaching of the Pharisees which is similar to the belief and teaching of the church

8. Luke 13:20-21 is about Jesus parable of the leaven or yeast.

1. Summarize the parable in your own words
2. What does this parable represent? Give one point
3. What is the implication to the church today?

9. In the gospels women are regarded as the first witnesses of Jesus' resurrection (Luke 23 and 24)

1. Cite one incident which Justifies that women were the first witnesses of Jesus' resurrection
2. What lesson did God intend to teach the Jews regarding the position of women in the society?
3. What would you recommend to the society today in regard to the position of women?

10. Let another take his position of over seer (Acts 1-20) with reference to the

1. Identify the person who was in the position stated, the mistake he did and the reason for is position to be taken by another person
2. How was the person replaced?
3. Suggest the procedure to be followed in order to get the right person for church

11. In exodus 2:11-15, Moses interred to protect the lives of the Hebrew slaves though he lived in the palace of Giving four points assess the participation of the church in protecting the less privileged.

12. The books of Genesis have two stories about the process of creation which are similar in some aspects but different in others from the information you have read in both stories of describe the four teachings which the Christian of today can

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM FOUR PRE – NATIONAL EXAMINATION

BIBLE KNOWLEDGE

TIME: 3 HRS SEPTEMBER 2023

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with total of thirteen (13) questions.
2. Answer all question in section A, five (5) questions in section B, and two (2) questions in section C
3. Section A carries twenty five (25) marks, section B carries forty five (45) marks and section C carries thirty (30) marks
4. All communication devices, Bibles and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
5. Write your Examination Number in every page of your answer booklet (s)

SECTION A: (25 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section

1. For each of the following items (i) –(xx) choose the correct answer from among the alternatives and write its letter in the answer sheet provided.

i. John is a student of Matogoro Secondary School. He happens to love school but schooling does not love him. He always quarrels with his class teachers to extent of being rude to his teachers. With reference to Exodus 20:12 and Deuteronomy 5:16, what commandment of the Decalogue did John break?

1. Observe the Sabbath and keep it Holy.
2. Honour your father and your mother.
3. Respect for elder teachers and supervisors.
4. Honour, affection and gratitude of Parents.
5. Submission to civil authorities and leaders.

ii. The sons of Adam are:

1. Cain, Abel and Seth
2. Shem, Cain and Seth
3. Shem, Ham and Abel
4. Shem, Seth and Cush
5. Ham, Shem and Canaan

iii. Genesis 39:5 highlights the story of Joseph that the Lord was with him. While in the house of the Egyptian master, Joseph was attracted to the Egyptian wife and she became source of constant temptation for him. The wife invaded Joseph for sexual relation. As a young boy or girl how would you help Potiphar’s wife to avoid committing adultery?

1. I would tell her to pray and fast constantly but also control her desire
2. I would advise her to chase Joseph out of her house
3. I would report the issue to the chief guard
4. I would tell the wife to stop unnecessary sexual relation
5. I would tell her to kill Joseph and run away

iv. “Moses… Moses…”put of your shoes from your feet for the place on which you are standing is holy ground”. This quotation was taken from the book of:

1. Genesis
2. Exodus
3. Leviticus
4. Deuteronomy
5. Numbers

v. On the day of the replacement of Judas Iscariot two people were appointed. Who were they?

1. Barsabbas and Mathew
2. Barnabas and Mathias
3. Barsabbas and Mathias
4. Barsabbas and Barnabas
5. Barnabas and Mathew

vi. Where was Joshua the son of Nun buried after he died at the age of 110 year?

1. Timnath-serah
2. At Goshen
3. At Ur of Chaldeans
4. At Moab
5. At Sinai

vii. Deuteronomy 34 records Moses death in the land of moab and describes Moses as a great prophet than ever to arise. What id that Moses so special and distinct from other prophets?

1. He was so faithful and obeyed everything that God commanded him to do
2. He performed many signs and wonders
3. He knew and spoke to the Lord face to face
4. He liberated God’s people from Egyptian slavery
5. He appointed his successor before he died

viii. The following were among the plagues sent by God to the Egyptians during the struggle of Israelite’s liberation except (Ex 7:17;11:10)

1. Frogs
2. Livestock disease
3. Hail
4. Gnats
5. Serpents

ix. What kind of people did Paul debate with in Athens (Acts 17:18)

1. The members of the council and the Hellenists
2. The Epiculeans and Stoics
3. The Stoics and the Hellenists
4. The Epiculeans and Hellenists
5. The magicians called Paul Magus and Bar-Jesus

x. While Peter and John were in Samaria, they encountered Simon the Magician who wanted to offer the Apostles money in exchange with the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:14-25). What does the magician’s demand teach you as the member of the Church?

1. God’s power can be bought with money
2. The way to receive God’s power is to turn away from sin
3. God’s power can be conferred upon a person by a strong believer
4. Money can bring about spiritual greatness
5. The more money one gives to the church, the more one receives God’s power

xi. “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit…” (Acts 2:38). How did the audience respond to this message of Peter on the Pentecost day?

1. They were forced to repent and be baptized
2. They ran away from Jerusalem
3. They stoned him and all the believers
4. They rejected Peter’s message and abused him
5. They repented and were baptized

xii. In one occasion, Paul visited Lystra and Derbe in Lycaonia (Acts 14:6-8). While in the cities, the people thought that their pagan gods have come to visit them. How did they call Paul:-

1. Hermes
2. Apollo
3. Zeus
4. Demetrius
5. Agabus

xiii. The sin of Adam and Eve was the sin of disobedience and rejection of God’s love by their defiantly eating the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. As a consequence, what did they lose in real sense?

1. They lost the tree of life and immortality
2. They lost the tree of life and salvation
3. They lost the garden of Eden and Paradise
4. They lost the tree of life and evil
5. They lost the tree of cherubim and paradise

xiv. Jephthah vowed that if he defeated the Ammonites, he would……(Judg 11:30-31)

1. Sacrifice his daughter as a burnt offering
2. Offer the first thing which came to meet him out of the house to the Lord
3. Slay all the Ammonites
4. Offer seven Sheep
5. Destroy the altars of Baal

xv. “I have no silver and gold, but I give you what I havr; in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk”Acts 3:6, who said this and whom?

1. Peter to the Lame man
2. Elymas (Bar-Jesus) to Paul
3. Barnas to Simon Magus
4. James to the beggar
5. John to the Lame man

xvi. _______ was the first Christian martyr:-

1. James
2. Philip
3. Peter
4. Stephen
5. Timothy

xvii. Which description shows the reasons for God to commend the life of baby Moses in the hands of the daughter of Pharaoh?

1. Pharaoh’s daughter was afraid of people who were around and so she sved him
2. Pharaoh’s daughter had pity for the baby and God used her to rescue the baby
3. Pharaoh’s daughter had no children and God wanted her to have her own
4. Pharaoh’s daughter was courageous to act contrary to her father who killed babies
5. Pharaoh’s daughter was expert to swim and save the baby from being drowned into water

xviii. According to Exodus, which plague made Pharaoh to let the people of Israel go forth from Egypt?

1. The eighth Plague
2. The Tenth Plague
3. The first Plague
4. The ninth Plague
5. The sixth Plague

xix. Caleb said, “He who attacks Kiriath-sepher and takes it, I will give him my daughter as a wife” (Judges 1:2). The daughter was called:-

1. Deborah
2. Rahab
3. Achsah
4. Delilah
5. Sarah

xx. According to Paul’s speech to the church elders at Ephesus (Acts 20:33-35). What notable thing can you recommend from his life and ministry to inspire Tanzania in implementing the motto “Hapa Kazi Tu”

1. Paul was devoted in preaching the Gospel with all efforts
2. Paul worked with his own hands to support his life, ministry and the needy
3. Paul relied on the churches to support his life and ministry and the needy
4. Paul acquired many companions so as to support his life,ministry and the needy
5. Paul reminded the believers it is blessing to give than to receive.

2. Match the names in List A with their corresponding meanings in List B by writing the letter of the correct meaning in the answer booklet (s) provided.

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

Answer five (5) questions from this section

Including question number three and four which are compulsory

3. Acts 6:1-8:1, speaks of the election of deacons among the disciples after lament came from non-Jewish women.

1. What qualities set to be chosen Deacon?
2. Mention the names of the seven Deacons
3. What were the reasons for the death of Stephen?

4. Genesis 3 narrates the story of fall of man

1. Show how sin entered into the world. (Give 3 points)
2. What were the punishments given to Man. ( Give 3 points)
3. Mention 3 consequences of Adam and Eve sin for themselves and for humanity

5. Luke 9:28 narrates about the transfiguration of Jesus on the Mountain.

1. Who were the disciples who witnessed the transfiguration of Jesus in the Mountain?
2. What are the significances of the transfiguration of Jesus Christ to Christian life today? ( Give 3 points)
3. Give three events that accompanied the transfiguration of Jesus Christ.

6. Jesus had positive attitude towards Samaritans as opposed to Jewish attitude towards them.

1. Who were Samaritans
2. Explain the attitude of Jesus towards Samaritans
3. Brief explain the attitude of Jews towards Samaritans.

7. According to the Acts 4:32-5:11, the community of the believers lived in one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common:-

1. Give three importance of sharing goods
2. What are the advantages of communal life (Give 3 points)
3. What are the disadvantages of communal Life (Give 3 points)

8. (a) According to Luke 21:11 nature will show at least five signs of Christ’s coming. Give three of these signs.

(b) What were the last words of Jesus spoke? (Lk 23:46)

(c) Give the three names of the women who saw the Angels at the tomb of Jesus. (Lk 24:10)

9. Describe the following sects:-

1. Pharisees
2. Sadducees
3. Temple

10. Account for Paul’s first missionary Journey.

SECTION C: (30 MARKS)

Answer two (2) questions from this section

11. The book of Judges shows the Judges had both authorities, civil authority and charismatic/religious authority, and they led people into good condition of life. Explain on how the Government and the Church can corporate to bring development to their people in the country.

12. In the book of Acts, several persecutions of the first church are narrated. Show how the present church is being persecuted to silence the Gospel of Jesus to be proclaimed to the world.

13. The most popular motto in present days is “KAZI IENDELEE” as it has been reflected by Paul’s speech when he was in Ephesus (Acts 20: 33-35). Explain the importance of work in today’s generation.

­PRESIDENT’S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM IV MOCK EXAMINATION 2020 DODOMA REGION

014/1 BIBLE KNOWLEDGE 1

Time: 3 Hours Tuesday 11, August 2020 am 

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B, and C.
2. Answer ALL questions
3. All answers must be written in the answer sheets
4. All writings must be in blue or black ink
5. All communication devices, Bible and any other unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
6. Write your examination number on every page of your answer sheet/booklet(s)

SECTION A

1. For each of the following items (i)-(xx) choose the most correct answer and write it in the box provided

i. Covenant according to the Bible means?_____

1. Agreement between two parties
2. Agreement between four parties
3. Agreement between any parties

ii. What could be the sign of the covenant between God and Noah?______

1. Rainbow in the clouds
2. Rainbow on the walls
3. Rainbow in the everywhere

iii. What was the age of Abraham when Isaac was born?_____

1. 75 years old 
2. 100 years old 
3. 70 years old

iv. The burning bush stands as a sign of the call of ?_______

1. Moses and Aaron 
2. Moses 
3. Moses and Joshua

v. How many plagues God used to punish the Egyptians to let the Israelites free?_____

1. One hundred plagues 
2. Ten plagues 
3. Seven plagues

vi. The person who changed his mind and pursued the people of Israel after letting free to go and worship their God in the desert is?____

1. Zipporah, her father and children
2. Moses and Aaron
3. Pharaoh and his army

vii. Parents whose children were Moses and Aaron are?__________

1. Amram and Zipporah
2. Amram and Rachel
3. Amram and Jechobed

viii. How many were children of Jacob or Israel?______________

1. Eleven sons and one daughter
2. Eleven sons and two daughters
3. Twelve sons and one daughter

ix. Which son of Jacob was sold to the Ishmaelite traders by his brothers?______

1. Judas 
2. Benjamin 
3. Joseph

x. At what age was Joseph sold by his brothers to the Ishmaelite Traders?__

1. Before he was seventeen years old 
2. After seventeen years old
3. Seventeen years old

xi. Who was the author of the book of Acts of Apostles?___________

1. Luke 
2. Theophilus 
3. Paul

xii. Who was the recipient of the book of Acts of the Apostles?____

1. Theophilus 
2. Theodus 
3. Luke

xiii. What is the main theme of the book of Acts of Apostles?_______

1. The triumphant spread of the gospel by the power of the holy spirit
2. The persecutions of the disciples of Jesus Christ
3. The missionary journeys of Peter and Paul

xiv. For how long did Jesus Christ appear to his disciples’ after his resurrection?_____

1. Forty days
2. For four weeks
3. For forty-four days

xv. When Jesus finished giving instructions to his disciples he ascended to go?___

1. Up heaven he is sitting at the light hand of God
2. Up in the sky and he went to mount Sinai
3. He just disappeared

xvi. Who was the Apostle of Jesus Christ who betrayed him?______

1. Simon peter 
2. Judas Iscariot 
3. John the beloved apostles

xvii. Who was the person chosen by the Disciples to replace the apostle who betrayed Jesus Christ?_____

1. Yusto 
2. Mathias 
3. Stephan

xviii. How many were the disciples of Jesus Christ including the Apostles after his ascension who made the early Christian community in Jerusalem?_______

1. One hundred and twenty disciples
2. One hundred only
3. One hundred and two

xix. What happened to the disciples of Jesus Christ at the Pentecostal day that all were able to speak different languages to make Egyptians, Romans, Asians and all others who listened to them to hear what they were saying about Jesus Christ?________

1. They were filled by the Holy spirit
2. They were drunk of wine
3. They were people who knew many languages

xx. Which Apostle stood to explain to the audience that the disciples were not drunk but they were speaking in different languages enabled by the Holy Spirit?____

1. Peter 
2. John 
3. Judas

2. Match the items in List A with the correct responses in List B by writing the LETTER of the correct answer in list B beside the items number in list A.

 SECTION B

Answer five questions from this section, question 3 and 4 are compulsory. One question is from the Old Testament and the other question is from the book of Acts of Apostles.

3. There were people who sent by God to the king of Egypt (pharaoh) to ask the king to let free the Israelites and how many plagues were brought by God to punish the Egyptians when they refused to let them free.

a) Mention the names of the people sent by God to pharaoh

b) Mention and explain shortly how were the plagues

4. Acts 2:14-40 narrates about the day of Pentecost. With reference to the narration;

• Who gave an anointed sermon that on day? (03 marks)
• What did people respond to Peter’s sermon? (03 marks)
• How many people accepted Peter’s message and were baptized on this day? (03 marks)

Using the information, you have studied either from the book of Mathew or Luke answer the following questions.

5. By the time when Moses and Jesus were born there were the kings, in fear of their power to be lost they opted to protect their powers against the Israel Children.___

a) Just Mention the names of the king

b) What did they do to children Israel and why?

6. Define the following terms:-

a) Temple b) Synagogue c) Church

7. Explain the following terms:-

a) Pharisees b) Sadducees c) Scribes

8. What are the similarities and differences of the scribes and Tanzanian lawyers?

9. The Pharisees and Sadducees differed from each other with many beliefs and stands. What did each group teach about angels, eternal life and about old testament books? Which group do you think were right. Why do you think so?

10. “Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” (Matthew4:1)

What are the three temptations Jesus got? (03 marks)

What did Jesus use to withstand the temptations? (03 marks)

What can we learn from Jesus when we encounter temptations today? (03 marks)

 SECTION C, 3 QUESTIONS

In this section answer only two questions.

11. One of the Ten Commandments can make Tanzanian not to get HIV/AIDS?

a) Mention the commandment and explain how it can help today._____

b) It is said the number of who today get HIV/AIDS is increasing instead of decreasing which are the things missing in the campaigns of stopping the spread of the disease especially to the young people and low educated villagers?

12. If the number of the people who get HIV/AIDS is increasing what could you do if you were made the government minister of the ministry of Health especially about (HIV/AIDS) to young people and the low educated villagers._________

13. Like other countries, Tanzania is a victim of corona virus pandemic, and some people have been suffering from it. Proposing the ways that can make Tanzanians not to get corona?____

a) Can you propose four ways

b) What are you going to do with those who do not follow the safeguarding ways?