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.