PRIME MINISTER'S  OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM THREE TERMINAL EXAMINATION 

014  BIBLE KNOWLEDGE

Time: 03 Hours May, 2026

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of section A, B, and C with a total of thirteen (13) questions.
2. Answer all questions from section A, five (5) questions from section B and two (2) questions from section C.
3. Section A carries twenty five (25) marks, section B forty five (45) marks and section C carries thirty (30) marks.
4. All writing must be in black or blue ink.
5. Write your number/name on every page of your answer sheet.

SECTION A (25 Marks) 

Answer all questions in this section

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

(i) As human beings, how do we differ from the rest of the animal kingdom indicated in the creation stories (Genesis 1:1-2:25)?

1. Human beings have willpower while the rest of the animals have not.
2. The rest of the animals have intellect while human beings have not.
3. The rest of animals are created in God’s image while human are not.
4. Human beings are created similar to each other while other animals are not. 
5. The rest of animals have thinking ability while human beings are not.

(ii) If you were in the same situation as Cain and God warned you about the sin before you committed it, what would you avoid in order to remain safe from committing that sin?

1. Self-exalting 
2. Jealousy 
3. Desire
4. Anger 
5. Self-rejection

(iii) How can you describe Abraham in few words?

1. A holy man of all nations
2. A man of old age who talked to God
3. A good father to his children
4. A father of faith and exalted father
5. A father of Jacob, Isaac and Esau

(iv) In Genesis 29:31-35, the roots of Israel started with children born to Leah. Each child had a name with its meaning being connected to thanking God for his greatness. What do you think could be the reason for thanking God for each child who was born?

1. Rachel could claim Leah’s children to hers, so Leah needed God’s protection.
2. The husband’s love was to Rachel, God gave Leah babies by a man with no love.
3. It was the custom for woman in the near to thank God when she got a baby.
4. Since she was unloved, thanking God for would save her from being divorced.
5. In Jewish tradition each child was from God therefore thanking him was a must.

(v) According to Exodus 12:43-51, the Israelites were given rules on how to celebrate the Passover feast. What was the important condition for the bought slaves to celebrate the Passover? 

1. Application
2. Circumcision
3. Consecration
4. Honesty
5. Neatness

(vi) While in the desert of sin, God gave Manna to the Hebrews. How did the Israelites see God in this miracle?

1. The creator and controller of the earth
2. The savior of all forms of human life 
3. The merciful provider of our wants
4. The loving and responsive father
5. The conscient and almighty creator

(vii) What would have happened if the order of Joshua to the twelve tribes of Israel to take up stones and pass on before the ark would not have taken place? 

1. The Israelites would be defeated in war.
2. God would have punished the twelve tribes of Israel.
3. Joshua would be very angry.
4. The children of Israel would not remember what happened. 
5. The Ark of the Covenant would be destroyed.

(viii) ‘’So the dead whom he slew at his death were more than those whom he had slain during his life’’

(Judges 16:30).’’ What gave Samson power to be able to push the pillars and cause the building to fall and kill many Philistines?

1. The prayer he made and the assistance from a boy near him.
2. The prayer he made and his hair that began to grow.
3. The prayer he made and the assistance from Dagon God of Philistines.
4. The prayer he made and the assistance from Delilah his wife.
5. The prayer he made and the assistance from his fellow Israelites.

(ix) Among important persons during the New Testament time were the scribes. What was their main function?

1. To keep money for the kings purchase commodities.
2. To keep the synagogues or Sanhedrin in good order.
3. To preach the word of God to the gentiles.
4. To supervise the election of leaders of the synagogues.
5. To write documents for others or copy written material.

(x) Which of the following Jewish sect was not in good terms with the Jews?

1. Sadducees
2. Pharisees
3. Essenes
4. Samaritans
5. Scribes

(xi) 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 is this prohibition relevant?

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

(xii) Which one is a correct set of methods used by Pharaoh to reduce the number of the Hebrews in Egypt?

1. Killing Hebrews and casting male babies away from their mothers
2. Making the lives of Hebrew male babies difficult and killing them
3. Providing poor services to Hebrews and casting their male babies into river
4. Stop helping Hebrew mothers from giving birth and leave them to die
5. Striking male Hebrews and taking their daughters as wives for Egyptians

(xiii) Which excuse did Moses put forth against God’s calling (Exodus 3:11-4:17)? 

1. He was too young to stand before the elders
2. He was ignorant on leadership
3. He was not confident about his security
4. He was dumb, unable to speak well
5. He was afraid of conflicts with the Egyptians

(xiv) It is said that, the building of the tower of Babel was made easy by technological advancement. Which technology was applied?

1. Making bricks
2. Drawing skyscraping
3. Use of tar
4. Deep foundations
5. Melting by fire

(xv) Which motive prompted Moses to kill the Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew?

1. Concern
2. Discrimination
3. Hatred
4. Opposition
5. Overconfidence

(xvi) When it was reported to Pharaoh that the Israelites had left, Pharaoh decided to follow them. What happened to Pharaoh’s horsemen, army and chariots?

1. They died in the seashore and scattered in the sands
2. They escaped and went in the upper Egypt
3. They ran away fearing the fast moving water
4. They were swept by water, drowned and died in the sea
5. They stuck in the mud and Moses killed them

(xvii) God fulfilled his promise by choosing Joshua as Moses’ successor and leader of the Israelites. What was the end goal of Joshua’s leadership?

1. Inheritance of the Promised Land
2. Remembrance of the promise of God
3. Fighting against their enemies
4. Acceptance of Joshua as their new leader
5. Forgetting Moses as their past leader

(xviii) In the book of Judges, Debora was the only woman to be raised to the position of prophetess (religious) and judge (political). If the situation in the book of Judges is improved, what would you consider to be the situation in Tanzania about women involvement in politics today?

1. Few women are actively involved in politics
2. Majority of women are to be involved in politics
3. Women are not involved in politics
4. Women are rarely involved in politics
5. The culture does not allow women to involve in politics

(xix) What did the Israelites do which was of the highest value of appreciation as a reminder for what God did (the Lord’s saving act) when Pharaoh refused to let them go?

1. Consecration of the first-borns of Israel
2. Possession of Egyptians’ first born
3. Offering of the first born of animals
4. Rescue of the first born of Israel
5. Circumcision of the first born of Israel

(xx) What did God promise to Abraham?

1. To make him rich, be loved by people and people to help him
2. To give him land and offspring, make him a great nation and bless him
3. To make him a father of faith, a great nation and give him a son
4. To give him a son, a family and make him a king
5. To make him a great, wonderer and hero

2. Match the descriptions about people in the book of exodus in List A with their corresponding names in List B by writing the letter of the correct response beside the item number in the answer sheet (s) provided.

SECTION B (45 Marks)

Answer five (5) questions from this section including questions three (3) and four (4).

3. According to the book of Genesis,

1. In which form was the earth when God created the heavens and earth (Genesis 1:2)?
2. It is said that all creatures including human beings were equally blessed by God. Justify the statement showing how God had blessed them.
3. In your opinion, what human deeds or behavior do you think is against God’s blessings for their multiplication? (Give one point).

4. With Abraham we were made heirs of God by blood covenant through circumcision, with the covenant at Sinai we have been bound to being a unified nation with the law of God (Exodus 19:1-25). With reference to this quotation;

1. What is the significance of observing constitutional laws in Tanzania? Give two points.
2. In three (3) points, show how people break national laws in your society.
3. Briefly describe three (3) functions of the judiciary in Tanzania.

5. The Pharisees added many rules to the Law of Moses; however, they insisted more on three laws about how to behave in their community. 

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

6. The birth of Jesus Christ is different from any other normal human birth and was shadowed by different events including that of census as shown in Mathew 1:18-2:12. Based on the reading given;

1. Why was it important for Jesus to be born from a virgin mother?
2. What was the reason behind the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem?
3. What might have happened if the wise men had not departed to their country by another way? (Give brief explanation).

7. ‘’Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven’’ (Matthew 19:14).

1. Identify three (3) types of behavior which show that children are fit for the kingdom of God.
2. What should the parents do to make sure that children become a blessing in the family? (Give three points).
3. Basing on the event, why do you think the parents should bring the children to Jesus?

8. During the annunciation of the birth of Jesus Christ, Mary said to the Angel "How shall this be since I have no husband?’’ (Luke 1:34)

1. Why did Mary ask the Angel this questions?
2. How did the angel respond to the question asked by Mary?
3. Write three (3) lessons which you learn from the annunciation of the birth of Jesus Christ.

9. In Luke (4:1-13), Jesus being led by the Holy Spirit went to the wilderness where he faced temptations from the devil.

1. Describe three temptations which Jesus faced in the wilderness.
2. Briefly explain three (3) temptations which face students in schools.
3. Basing on techniques which Jesus used to overcome his temptations, suggest three ways that students can use to overcome temptations in schools.

10. In Luke 9:1-6, Jesus commissions his twelve disciples and instructs them to take nothing for the journey including no staffs, bag, bread, money or extra clothes.

1. In your opinion what do these instructions mean in ministry of the disciples whom Jesus sent?
2. Disciples of Jesus were ought to live exemplary life in the community. Being one of the disciple of Jesus today, what will you do to make your Christian life be exemplary to others? (Give three points).
3. Briefly explain three behaviours that ruin disciples of Jesus in the society today.

SECTION C (30 Marks) 

Answer two (2) questions from this section

11. In the book of Genesis 13:1-18, there is a story of Abraham and Lot separating because of strife of their herdsmen. With reference to this story, show how you can help the society live in peace and harmony. (Give four (4) points).

12. Before his death, Joshua called all the Israelites, the elders, heads, judges and offers at Shechem to bid them his farewell (Joshua 23:1-16). What were the motives behind? Give four (4) points.

13. John the Baptist denounced selfish tendencies and violence among his community members. By giving four (4) points show how his teachings are relevant in the society today.

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

FORM THREE ANNUAL EXAMINATION 

014 BIBLE KNOWLEDGE  

TIME 3 Hours November 2025

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of thirteen questions.
2. Answer all questions in section A, five (5) questions from section B including question 3 and 4 which are compulsory and two questions from section C.
3. Section A carries twenty five (25) marks, section B forty five (45) marks and section C thirty (30) marks.
4. All communication devices and any unauthorized materials are NOT allowed in the examination room.

SECTION A (25 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

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

(i) Although man was the last to be created but still he was regarded as the climax of God’s creation.

1. Because man uses reason ability compared to other creatures.
2. Because man was in charge of the entire God’s creation.
3. Because man has consciousness therefore, he can judge good and bad.
4. Because man was given freedom to do whatever he wants.
5. Because man was selfish and failed to observe God’s commandments.

(ii) 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). As today’s Christians what lesson can we learn from God’s punishment during that time?

1. God is just and merciful and saves those who are faithful to him.
2. The mercy of God is only to those who are sinners.
3. God will let the wicked generation survive forever.
4. God wanted to purify what he has created in the fifth day.
5. God does not bother with sinners to repent but the righteous only.

(iii)Although God promised Abraham and his wife a child, still they developed doubt and Sarah shared an idea that her husband should share the same bed with her maid in order to get a child. After Ishmael was born there arouse a very big conflict. What lesson do you get from this family experience?

1. God’s promises are true and He fulfills them.
2. Abraham was a man of great faith he just respected his wife’s idea.
3. When we look for our own ways to create solution to problem unknowingly we are inviting a great danger.
4. You should get married without medical check up to confirm if you are able to conceive.
5. If you are given a chance by your wife, you should use it effectively.

(iv) 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 Colours.
5. Because Joseph was the son of his old age from Leah.

(v) Which of the following is true about the division of the four rivers that flowed out of the Garden of Eden?

1. Pishon, Gihon, Tigris and Euphrates.
2. Gihon, Pishon, Tigris and Euphrates.
3. Euphrates, Pishon, Gihon and Euphrates.
4. Euphrates, Pishon, Gihon and Tigris.
5. Pishon, Euphrates, Tigris and Gihon.

(vi) At the camping place on the way to Egypt, the Lord met with Moses and tried to kill him (Exodus 4:24). What was the reason behind?

1. Moses did not consult his father in law of going back to Egypt.
2. Moses was not faithful to God’s order.
3. Moses gave a lot of excuses such that God planned to kill Moses.
4. Moses had not observed and respected the law of circumcision.
5. Moses showed only true love to his family and measured his love to God.

(vii) God ordered the Israelites that whatever was the first to open the womb among the People of Israel, both of man and beast should be consecrated to God; what does this Statement imply?

1. Was an act of showing might works of God and sign of God’s jealous?
2. Was an act of showing might works of God and sign of favor to God?
3. Was an act of showing might works of God and sign of mercy to God?
4. Was an act of showing might works of God and sign of happiness to God?
5. Was an act of showing might works of God and sign of gratitude to God?

(viii) The Israelites were required to obey the laws and the covenant of God in order (Exodus19:5)

1. To settle in the promised land
2. To be a special and a chosen nation
3. To be favored by God
4. To eat the goodness of the earth
5. To be in the kingdom of God

(ix) Which events justify the issue of THEOPHANY when the Hebrew came at Gilgal? (Joshua 5:13-16)

1. The celebration of Passover.
2. The arrangement of twelve memorial stones
3. The circumcision of the Israel
4. The appearance of the commander of God’s army
5. The end of Manna.

(x) “Give me a present, since you set me in the land of Negeb, give me also springs of water”. (Judges 1:15). Tell the event that occasioned this statement

1. When Othniel defeated Kiriath-se’pher and took it.
2. When Gideon defeated Kiriath –se’pher and took it.
3. When Ehud defeated Kiriath – se’pher and took it.
4. When Jephthah defeated Kiriath – se’pher and took it
5. When Samson defeated Kariath – se’pher and took it.

(xi) The circle of sin during judges communicates the message to us that:-

1. God’s mercy is endless although Israel sinned now and then he never forsaken them.
2. Human being is of sinful nature in spite of all goodness we cannot be perfect and innocent.
3. Judges were not serious with their call like Samson was a womanizer.
4. Weak church leadership can result to strong church members, Pastors and bishops should not be lazy but very strong like Samson.
5. Human being is selfish in nature in spite of all goodness from God still does not see the favor from God.

(xii) 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 defeated
2. The battle was fought by God Himself
3. The battle was fought by the Ammonites
4. Gideon together with the Israelites won because of God
5. Because of assurance of God to Gideon.

(xiii) Let us choose a captain and go Egypt (Numbers 14:4). What occasioned this event?

1. When they heard the good news from two spies who were sent by Joshua
2. When they heard the bad news from the two spies who were sent by Joshua
3. When they heard the good news from the two spies who were sent by Moses
4. When they heard the bad news from the ten spies who were sent by Moses
5. When they heard the good news from the twelve spies who were sent by Moses

(xiv) Why do you think the Lord afflicted Pharaoh and his house in Egypt according to Genesis 12:10- 20

1. He took Sarai Abraham’s wife to make her a ruler
2. He took Sarai Abraham’s wife to make her people slave
3. He took Sarai Abraham’s wife to make her his wife
4. He took Sarai Abraham’s wife to make her kill her husband
5. He took Sarai Abraham’s wife to make her a responsible woman

(xv) “The Lord God of Hebrews, sent me to you to say, saying let my people go that they may serve me in the wilderness………” Exodus 7:6. When were these words spoken?

1. When Aaron spoke to Moses
2. When Moses was born
3. When God wanted Pharaoh obey his orders
4. When Moses approached Pharaoh with God’s orders.
5. When Moses gave four excuses to God

(xvi) Achan stole something from Jericho. As the reaction of Achan’s sin

1. God made Israelites fail to conquer the city of Jericho.
2. God made Israelites fail to conquer the city of Gilgal.
3. God made Israelites fail to conquer the city of Sinai.
4. God made Israelites fail to conquer the city of Ai.
5. God made Israelites fail to conquer the city of Ramesses.

(xvii) The prostitute who helped the spies to scrutinize the land of Jericho was;

1. Dinah.
2. Rebecca.
3. Rahab.
4. Keturah.
5. Deborah

(xviii) Imagine you were to address your fellow youths in regard to the prevention of HIV and AIDs, which two of God’s commandments would you emphasize to be observed?

1. You shall not commit adultery, and you shall not commit murder.
2. You shall not commit adultery, and you shall not covet your neighbour’s property.
3. You shall not commit adultery, and you shall not covet your neighbour’s wife.
4. You shall not commit adultery, and you shall not steal.
5. You shall not commit adultery, and you shall not bear false witness.

(xix) 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, cakes and calf.
4. Bitter herbs and curds.
5. Fruits, meat and milk.

(xx) Give the reasons why God sent venomous snakes (Bronze snakes) to the Israelites (numbers 21:4-9).

1. They complained about water at Meribah.
2. They complained that they had never eaten meat and bread in the wildness.
3. They did not want to go to Canaan.
4. They spoke against God and Moses.
5. They liked many people in the wideners.

Answer

2. Match the descriptions in LIST A with the correct responses in LIST B by writing the letter of the corresponding responses beside the item number in the answer sheet provided.

Answer

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

Answer five (5) questions from this section including question three (3) and four (4).

3. According to Genesis 13 and 14

1. Who was Melchizedek? Give two points.
2. Write three things he did when he came to visit Abraham at king’s valley.
3. How did Abraham react back?

4. Ethnicity (racial) segregation do not occur only in our today’s societies, it existed also during the times of the Israelites when Miriam and Aaron spoke ill on Moses due to the wife he had married, ( Numbers 12).

1. Why did they ill on Moses?
2. What punishment did Miriam get from God?
3. Give three consequences of racial segregation in our societies today.

5. While in childhood Jesus was sought to be killed by the leader. Matthew 2:13-18

1. What was the reason for the leader seeking to kill baby Jesus?
2. How was it so important for Jesus to have an earthly father
3. As a bible knowledge student, what important advice can you give to the person who has lost hope referring to this incident?

6. “As He entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him beseeching him and saying “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home in a terrible distress and he said to him I will come and heal him”. Later the centurion sent message to Jesus saying “I am not worthy to have you come under my roof but only say a word and my servant shall be healed”

1. As a bible knowledge student what does the statement “say a word and my servant shall be healed “imply?
2. What do you learn from the centurion’s faith?
3. Today, people mistreat their maid servants in different ways, using the reference of the Centurion what advise can you give to those who mistreat their maidservants?

7. According to Matthew 5-7 Jesus taught different teachings to his crowd

1. Briefly state three teachings that Jesus taught
2. State the golden rule as stated by Jesus
3. How can we apply the golden rule to our life today?

8. With regard to Luke 21:1-4

1. Describe the story and provide the comment given by Jesus regarding the offering of the widow.
2. What was the reason given by Jesus for his comment on the offering of the widow?
3. If you were given an opportunity to teach the church basing on this text, what would be your major emphasis?

9. “And they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all this to the eleven and all the rest” (Luke 24:8-9).

1. Mention the names of the three of the ‘they’refferred in this quotation.
2. Who reminded them ‘his words ‘and whose words were they?
3. What did they tell them so that they remembered ‘his words?

10. During his ministry, Jesus favoured parables as his method of teaching.

1. Explain in three points the reasons prompted Jesus to use parables in his teaching.
2. Interpret the parable of the sower especially the path, rock and the thorns (Luke 8:4-15)
3. Expose three teachings you learn from the parable of the sower.

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions from this section

11. Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah, went to visit some of the women of the city. She was seen by Hamor’s son Shechem, the leader of the Hivites, who grabbed and raped her. Shechem was much attracted to Dinah (Genesis 31:1-4). Basing on the story, explain five (5) consequences of rape in the society today.

12. Explain five (5) problems which the Israelites faced on their way to the Promise land and their solutions according to the book of Exodus (Exodus 13-17).

13. In many countries there are conflicts between farmers and pastoralists in some areas. This has been a cry to the voiceless especial to our country Tanzania. By referring to Joshua’s division of the land basing on the importance of “Land act” that every citizen has the right to acquire land Give five (5) importance of the right distribution of the land among the citizens.