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.