UGANDA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS BORD

PRIMARY LEAVING EXAMINATIONS

2023

SOCIAL STUDIES AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

OFFICIAL MARKING GUIDE

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 SECTION B: 60 MARKS
Questions 1 to 40 carry one mark each.

1. Give any one reason why it is important to use a common language

in a community.
- For communication - It promotes unity - It promotes culture
- For easy administration - It promotes trade - It promotes peace
- It promotes friendship - It promotes love - It promotes solidarity
- It promotes security - It promotes co-operation
- It promotes education - It promotes development
- For identification

2. State one way of caring for elderly people in our homes

- Cooking for them - Giving them medicine - Praying with them
- Washing clothes for them - Bathing them - Taking them for treatment
- Fetching water for them - By giving them company - Greeting them
- Collecting firewood for them - Giving them attention - Dressing them
- Cleaning their homes / houses - Providing shelter for them
- Praying bills for them - Supporting them to walk - Entertaining them
- Providing for them security - Escorting them to get money from banks

3. Name any one tax introduced by the colonialists in Uganda.

- Hut tax - Poll tax
- Gun tax - Graduated tax

4. State one reason why you would not advise fishermen to use herbs
as a method of fishing.
- It pollutes water - It leads to death of other water animals
- It leads to over fishing - It leads to collapse / decline of the fishing industry
- It leads to indiscriminate catching of fish - It leads to fish extinction

5. Give any one negative effect of the collapse of the East African
Community (EAC) in 1977 on the development of East African
Countries.
- Some people lost their jobs - It led to the decline of trade -It led to disunity
- It led to the smuggling of goods - It led to reduced market for goods
- It led to high taxes on imports and exports - It led to increased insecurity
- It led to restricted movement - It led to decline in industrialization
- It led to the closure of borders - It led to shortage of essential goods
- It led to nationalization of the East African Community assets
- It led to increased prices of goods - It led to inflation
- It led to high transport costs
- It led to decline of railway transport
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6. Mention any one reason why school children should be taught
practical skills.
- To fight poverty - To create employment / jobs - To get money
- To promote talents - To promote development - To get play materials
- To increase creativity among learners - To become self-reliant
- To increase production of goods - In order to earn a living
- To kill boredom - To promote co-operation - To get scholarships/ bursaries
- To reduce school dropout - For entertainment - To reduce insecurity
- To eradicate / reduce crimes - To promote good health
- To create environmental awareness

7. What is the meaning of the word recycling as used in environmental

protection?
- It refers to the use of waste materials to make new ones.
- It is a process of changing / turning waste into things people can use.
- It refers to the use of used materials to make new products.

8. Give one reason why a birthday party is called a social activity.

- It unites people - It brings people together

9. Name the type of mountain formed as a result of the process shown

below.

- Fold mountain

10. Give any one way in which billboards promote trade in the community.
- They are used to advertise goods
- They have information about goods and services

11. How does the disunce of an area from large water bodies affect the
climate of the surrounding land?
- Areas near large water bodies experience heavy rainfall.
- Areas far from large water bodies experience less rainfall.
- Areas near large water bodies experience low temperatures.
- Areas far from large water bodies experience high temperatures.
- Areas near large water bodies have high humidity.
- Areas far from large water bodies have low humidity.
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12. Write any one contribution of United Nations Educational Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to the development of Uganda.
- It promotes scientific research - It provides scholastic materials to schools
- It promotes education - It provides scholarships to students
- It promotes culture - it provides jobs / employment
- It provides experts to give advice on educational matters
- It provides mobile libraries - It trains teachers on ICT
- It funds programmes for training teachers and administrators
- It encouraged the introduction of UPE and literacy programmes
- It funds rehabilitation of cultural sites - It promotes cultural heritage

13. How are rubber trees important to the transport sector in Africa?
- It provides latex for making tyres - It provides latex for making vehicle tubes
- It provides latex for making vehicle brakes

14. Give one reason why plants in desert areas have deep roots.
- To absorb / tap water from underground - To hold them firmly
- To absorb mineral nutrients from underground

15. What role did Ludwig Krapf play towards the spread of Christianity
in East Africa?
- He built a mission station at Rabai Mpya - He trained church leaders
- He translated the Bible into Kiswahili - He wrote prayer books
- He translated the New Testament into Kiswahili
- He preached the word of God - He built the church at Rabai Mpya
- He comforted the new converts - He guided the new converts
- He cared for the new converts - He baptised people - He printed Bibles

16. State any one way in which a high population may negatively affect
the provision of social services in an area.
- It leads to poor provision of social services
- Provision of social services becomes expensive
- It leads to high cost of maintenance of social service centres
- It is difficult to provide social services
(Accept specifics e.g. lack of medicine)

17. How has the government of Uganda helped the youths to improve
their standards of living?
- By giving them loans - By teaching them practical skills
- By encouraging them to start small scale businesses
- By providing funds for the youths to start projects
- By involving the youths in decision and policy making
- By forming SACCOs - It has setup ICT hubs
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18. Give any one reason why the Royal Geographical Society supported
the explorers to come to East Africa.
- To find the source of the Nile.
- To discover transport routes.
- To get information / knowledge about the resources of East Africa.
- To discover new opportunities - To get market for their goods.
- To get raw materials for their home industries in Europe.
- To pave way for the colonization of East Africa.
- To pave way for the coming of the Christian missionaries.

19. State any one way in which the national constitution guides people
on the use of the Uganda National Flag.
- It spells out how the Uganda National Flag should be handled / respected /
treated. - It should not be dropped on the ground.
- When torn, or worn out, it should be replaced and the old one burnt secretly.
- It encourages Ugandans to stand upright when the National flag is being
raised or lowered. - It should be raised at 6:00am.
- It encourages Ugandans in military uniform to salute the National flag when
it’s being raised. - It should be lowered at 6:00pm.
- When hoisting with other flags, it should not appear smaller or lower than
others. - It is flown at half mast when there is a national mourning.
- It should only be put on official vehicles of police, army and president.
- It should not be used for any other purpose other than the purpose it was
designed for.

20. Mention any one reason why the citizens of East Africa should live in
peace among themselves.
- To promote unity.
- To promote trade. - It creates jobs.
- To promote security of goods. - To promote security of persons.
- To promote regional integration. - To promote sharing of resources.
- To reduce border conflicts. - To promote tourism in the region.
- It encourages free movement of people across East Africa.
- It encourages free movement of goods across East Africa.
- It encourages free movement of labour.
- It encourages / attracts investors.
- To promote development / encouraging industrial farming.

21. How does afforestation reduce landslides on mountain slopes?

- Roots hold the soil particles firm.
- Roots hold the soil together.

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22. State any one way in which feeder roads promote development in
rural areas of Uganda.
- They make transportation of goods easy in rural areas.
- They make transportation of farm produce to market centres easy.
- Traders can easily move from one area to another within rural areas.
- They promote development of social service centres / infrastructure.
- There is easy provision of social services in rural areas.
- They promote tourism in rural areas.
- They encourage utilization of available resources.
- They promote the development of trading centres.
- They increase the value of land in rural areas.

23. Why are traffic police officers encouraged to wear jackets with
reflectors while on duty?
- For easy identification / To be seen easily.
- To avoid being knocked / To avoid accidents.

24. Write any one factor that enables people to survive in semi-desert
conditions.
- Practicing irrigation farming. - By wearing turbans.
- Growing / planting drought resistant food crops. - By drilling boreholes.
- Building houses with flat roofed tops. - By constructing valley dams.
- Wearing light clothes during sunny weather.
- Growing fast maturing annual food crops - Practicing nomadic pastoralism.
- By using camels for transport. - By using thick clothing at night.

25. State any one benefit of giving information on weather to people.

- It gives advice to crop farmers on suitable seasons for agricultural activities /
to plan for their farm activities e.g. planting and harvesting.
- It advises motorists whether some roads are safe for use.
- It helps traders to know when and the type of goods to sell.
- It helps travellers to know and plan for their journeys.
- It advises on whether it is safe to use air and water transport / enables
pilots to know when to plan for their flights.
- It enables livestock farmers to know when to carry out farm activities e.g.
sheep shearing. - To guard against weather disasters.
- It enables livestock farmers to know when to prepare hay.
- It helps to plan the best time for sports activities.
- It helps fishermen to plan their fishing activities.
- It helps to warn people about disease outbreaks that are common in
pastoralism seasons.

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26. Why would you encourage your fellow pupils to recite their school
motto at every assembly?
- To instill the spirit of hardwork / To inspire them to be diligent.
- To make them focused / determined. - For encouragement.
- To create a sense of belonging/togetherness / solidarity.
- To promote confidence in them. - It promotes discipline / humility.
- It promotes competition. - It promotes endurance.
- It promotes love for the school. – It strengthens faith.

27. State any one requirement for a citizen to be elected a chairperson

of a local council committee in Uganda.
- One should be a resident of an area.
- One should have a national ID.
- A citizen must be 18 years and above.
- One should be supported / nominated by a minimum number of voters as
set by the Electoral Commission. - One should not have any criminal record.
- One must be of sound mind. - He/she must be a registered voter.
- One must have a minimum academic qualification set by the E.C
- One must not be holding a public office.
- One should not be a cultural leader.

28. Write any one way through which parents can ensure equal
treatment of boys and girls at home.
- By counselling both girls and boys.
- By assigning similar / same tasks / domestic chores.
- By giving respect to both boys and girls.
- By offering same opportunity for education / providing equal needs to both
girls and boys.

29. Mention any one practice that shows that Uganda was at one time a
British Protectorate.
- Attending CHOGM.
- Use of English as an official language.
- Use of English as an instructional language.
- Participating in Commonwealth games.
- Paying allegiance Britain / former colonial master.
- Uganda appoints High Commissioners.
- Uganda receives Commonwealth observers during elections.
- Uganda participates in Commonwealth trade fares.
- Uganda follows the British system of education / administration.
- Uganda gets Commonwealth scholarships.
- Uganda gets technical assistance from Commonwealth.
- Uganda sends representatives to the Commonwealth parliament.
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30. Give one reason why the Antarctica continent is not suitable for
human settlement.
- It has barren landscape.
- It is too cold / has very cold temperatures / frozen / has ice / snow.
- Lack of natural bridges connecting to other continents.
- It is very remote / inhospitable / harsh weather conditions / climatic
conditions.

31. Draw a map symbol showing an airport in the space provided below.

32. State any one way in which the government of Uganda is promoting
the children's right to education.
- By introducing free education to all children through UPE, USE, ABEK.
- By promoting girl child education. (Accept specific examples e.g. - By
discouraging early marriages among children / By deploying more female
teachers in rural areas.) - By building more schools.
- By providing instructional materials to children.
- By providing school facility grants. - By paying hard-to-reach allowances.
- By providing capitation grants to cover school costs.
- By ensuring adequate recruitment and deployment to reduce teacher pupil
ratio. - By organizing refresher courses for teachers.
- By supporting NGOs on sensitizing parents on children’s right to education.
- By strengthening monitoring of schools for planning purpose.
- By promoting inclusive education through increasing opportunities for
disabled children. - By promoting gender equality.
- By organizing national examinations.
- By arresting parents who do not take children to school.
- By discouraging corporal punishments in schools.
- By constructing sanitary facilities in schools.
- By encouraging parents to provide their children with food at school.
- By funding NCDC to develop curriculum for all groups for nursery, primary
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33. Give any one benefit of a market to a neighbouring school.
- A market can be a source of food for a neighbouring school.
- It is a source of scholastic materials to a school.
- It can be used for learning purposes. - It can be a source of firewood.
- A school gets market for the produced goods/crafts/ market helps the
school to sell its produces.
- A market is a source of building materials to a neighbouring school.

34. Why is East Africa referred to as the cradle land of the human race?
- It is believed that the earliest people lived in East Africa.
- The oldest human skull was discovered in East Africa.

35. Write any one challenge faced by miners who use the underground
method of mining.
- The tunnels are unstable and have high temperatures.
- Dust or other air particles cause respiratory problems.
- It can lead to accidents/death of miners incase they collapse.
- The mines can flood. - Darkness in the mines.
- Attacks from dangerous wild animals

For each of the questions 36 to 40, answer EITHER the Christian OR Islamic
question but not both. No marks will be awarded to a candidate who attempts
both alternatives in a particular number.
36. EITHER:
Give one reason why Joseph was sold to the Midianite trader:
(Ismaelites) by his brothers.
- His dreams made the brothers envious / jealous and hated him.
- The brothers did not want to shed his blood.

OR:
Give one reason why Yusuf was sold to the Midianite traders
(Ismaelites by his brothers.
- His dreams made the brothers envious / jealous and hated him.
- The brothers did not want to shed his blood.
- They wanted to regain their father’s favours (Chapter 12:9)

37. EITHER:
Write any one practice that can enable a Christian to live a faithful
life.
- Reconciling with others. - Forgiving others. - Alms giving.
- Reading the Bible / living according to the word of God. - Fasting.
- Praying always / fellowshipping. - Paying tithe. - Helping the needy.
- Making pilgrimages. - Repenting / repentance.
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Write any one practice that can enable a Muslim to live a faithful life.
- Reconciling with others. - Forgiving others.
- Paying zakat / Alms giving / Swadaq / Sadak.
- Reciting the Holy Quran / Koran / Reciting the Koran.
- Fasting. - Praying daily / Salat. - Being generous.
- Attending sermons / preachings.
- Making pilgrimage / Hijja. - Repenting / repentance / Taubah.

38. EITHER:
State any one way in which a Christian child can care for fellow pupils.
- By comforting them. – By consoling them. – By helping them.
- By sharing with them (Accept specific things children share).
- By supporting them (Accept any good act). - By loving them.
- By advising them / counselling them. – By guiding them.
- By respecting them. - By praying with them. - By playing with them.
- By visiting them when they are sick.

OR:
State any one way in which a Muslim child can care for fellow pupils.
- By comforting them. – By consoling them. – By helping them.
- By sharing with them (Accept specific things children share).
- By supporting them (Accept any good act). - By loving them.
- By advising them / counselling them. - By guiding them.
- By respecting them. - By praying with them. - By playing with them.
- By visiting them when they are sick.

39. EITHER:
State any one role of angels in Christianity.
- They provide protection to Christians. - They guide Christians.
- They provide watchful care to Christians. - They glorify God.
- Angels deliver God’s message to Christians. - They bring blessings.
- Guardian Angels act as warriors. - They help Christians in intercession.
- Blowing trumpets on the day of judgement.

OR:
State any one role of angels in Islam.
- They record the deeds. - Taking souls.
- Guarding gates of heaven (Janah) / paradise and hell (Jahanna).
- Promoting justice. - Glorifying Allah.
- Bringing daily provisions. – Blowing the trumpet on the day of judgement.
- Lifting Allah’s throne. - Bring blessings.
- Questioning the dead.
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40. EITHER:
State any one way in which Christians can participate in the
development of their communities.
- Organising fundraising drives. - Cleaning the community.
- By establishing social service centres (Accept specifics)
- By starting income generating projects (Accept specific examples)
- By providing clean water sources (Accept specific community needs)
- By organising charitable activities. - By paying taxes.
- Organising counselling services. - Taking part in elections.
- Through career guidance.

OR:
State any one way in which Muslims can participate in the development of
their communities.
- Organising fundraising drives. - Cleaning the community.
- By establishing social service centres (Accept specifics)
- By starting income generating projects (Accept specific examples)
- By providing clean water sources (Accept specific community needs)
- By organising charitable activities. - By paying taxes.
- Organising counselling services. - Taking part in elections.
- Through career guidance.

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 SECTION B: 60 MARKS
Questions 41 to 55 carry four marks each.

41. Study the sketch map of East Africa below and use it to answer the
questions that follow.

(a) State one economic activity carried out by the people in the
shade area K.
- Nomadic pastoralism / pastoralism / cattle keeping / livestock rearing.
- Fishing. - Trade.

(b) How was the formation of lake S different from that of lake M?
- Lake S was formed by the process of downwarping / depression while
Lake M was formed by faulting.

(c) In which one way was the town T and Island Q important to tt
Arabs?
- Both were slave markets.

(d) Name the explorer whom Henry Morton Stanley met at the
place marked R.
- Dr. David Livingstone.
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42. (a) Name one symbol of authority used by the Speaker of Parliament
of Uganda during parliamentary sessions.
- Mace. - Wig / Dress code. - Rules of procedure. - National Constitution.

(b) State any one role played by each of the following in Parliament:
(i) Clerk to Parliament.
- Records proceedings / minutes of parliamentary sessions.
- Keeps records of parliamentary sessions (Hansards) minutes.
- Heads parliamentary staff. - Circulates the order paper.
- Ensures payment of workers of parliament.
- Accounts for parliamentary funds.
- Allocates offices for members of parliament.

(ii) Sergeant-at-Arms.
- Ensures discipline in parliament.
- Carries the mace as the Speaker or President enters parliament.
- Ensures security in parliament. - Ensures order in parliament.
- Alerts members of parliament as the speaker is entering parliament.

(c) Give the difference between a bill and a law.

- A bill is a proposed law in parliament while a law is an act of parliament
signed by president.

43. (a) Give any two ways in which decentralisation of power to local
leaders benefit the people of Uganda.
- Brings services closer to the people. - It eases administration.
- It creates employment opportunities. – It promotes innovation.
- It increases accessibility to quality social services e.g. transport.
- It promotes development. - It eases ethnic tensions.
- It facilitates the utilization of local resources (Accept specific examples
of local resources) - Promotes participatory governance / democracy.
- Enables local needs to be included in planning and budgeting. (Accept
specific examples of such needs)

(b) State any two challenges being faced by new districts in Uganda.
- Conflict of interest. - Poverty. - Low income base. - Inaccessibility.
- Poor transport. - Poor communication network. - Lack of funds.
- Weak systems of co-ordination. - Inadequate skilled human resource
- Corruption / abuse of office / Tribalism / Nepotism.
- Delay of funds from the central government.
- Incompetence of some local leaders. - Lack of administrative offices.
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44. (a) What is the difference between donations and loans as sources
of government income?
- Donations are given free while loans are paid with interest.

(b) Give two reasons why the government of Uganda allocates

money to Ministry of Education and Sports every financial year.
- To build schools and classrooms. - For buying vehicles for the ministry.
- To provide capitation grants to schools for renovation.
- To provide instructional materials to schools. -To pay salaries of teachers.
- To organise refresher training for teachers. - For assessment.
- To recruit more teachers. - For supporting curriculum development.
- For co-curricular activities. - For facilitation of research.
- To promote health and sanitation. - For supervision and monitoring.

(c) Write one role of an adult citizen in funding the national budget.
- To pay taxes promptly. - Fighting corruption.
- Participating in community projects to raise money.
- Protecting government property. - By being hardworking.

45. (a) State any two factors which delayed independence of Africa
countries.
- Disunity among African leaders. - Weak traditional leaders.
- Lack of political parties. - Shortage of funds. - Lack of a strong army.
- Ignorance among Africans. - Africans had inferior weapons.
- Some Africans collaborated with the whites. - Remoteness of some areas.
- Banning of political parties / rebellions / movements.
- Mistreatment of African nationalists. - Inadequate exposure.
- Limited mobilization of Africans. - Betrayal of African nationalists / killing /
imprisoning / exiling / arresting African nationalists.

(b) Write any two ways in which the First and Second World Wars
helped to speed up independence of African countries.
- World war veterans gained experience / they learnt new fighting skills.
- They promoted the spirit of nationalism among Africans / Pan-Africanism
increased the desire for independence.
- The veterans shared political ideas. – Africans gained courage to fight.
- They contributed to the formation of political parties / liberation
movements. - World wars led to the formation of UNO.
- Africans joined LEGCO to demand for independence.
- African soldiers learnt that Europeans were ordinary human beings.
- World wars weakened the economies of the colonialists.
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46. (a) Give any two reasons why Germany colonised Tanganyika.
- The need for raw materials. - As a sign of prestige.
- To show political and military superiority. - To protect missionaries.
- Need to find market for her goods / trade.
- Need to acquire land to invest surplus capital.
- Need to get cheap labour.

(b) State any two positive effects of German East Africa Company
(GEACO) on the development of East Africa.
- Constructed administrative centres in East Africa. (Accept specifics)
- Constructed roads. - Constructed railways.
- Helped to promote trade. - Helped to stop slave trade.
- Introduced cash crop growing.

47. Below is a sketch map of an area. Use it to answer the questions that
follow.

(a) Identify any one economic activity carried out in the area.
- Trade. - Industrialisation. - Lumbering. - Craft making. - Tourism.
- Crop growing / farming / Agriculture / bee keeping. - Fishing.
- Dairy farming / cattle keeping. - Pottery.

(b) Give any one social service provided in the area.

- Health services. - Education services.
- Transport services.

(c) State any one way in which people benefit from the area
marked F.
- Employment / jobs. - Market for their goods.
- Benefit from social amenities. - Market for raw materials.
- For study / research purpose.
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 (d) Write any one way in which people can care for the resources in
the area.
- Cleaning social service centres.
- Showing love / respect for social service centres.
- Teaching community members on proper use of social service centres.
- Afforestation / planting more trees. - By proper disposal of waste.
- Ensuring security of the social services / fencing fording animals.
- By use of good farming practices e.g. crop rotation, mulching, adding
manure. - By discouraging encroachment on wetlands.
- By treating / spraying animals. - By repairing / painting / schools and
hospitals.

48. (a) State any two reasons why you would visit any one tourist
attraction site in Uganda.
- To spend free time / for leisure / fun.
- For learning purposes / educational research / study.
- To appreciate nature / enjoy climate. - To see wildlife.
- To see different cultures. - To see beautiful scenery.

(b) Give any two contributions of tourism industry to the

development of East Africa.
- Promotes development of roads. - Promotes development of hotels.
- Creates employment opportunities / jobs.
- Promotes development of culture. - Promotes preservation of culture.
- It is a source of revenue to the government / income.
- Promotes the image of East African countries.
- Increases market for local products.

49. (a) State any two factors that have made South Africa the most
industrialised country in Africa.
- Availability of raw materials (Accept specific examples)
- Availability of energy (Accept specific examples)
- Availability of large market. - Good transport network.
- Availability of good communication network.
- Abundant local labour force. - Presence of foreign investors.
- Enough capital. - Political stability. - Security.
- High level of technology. - Good government policies.

(b) In which two ways are South Africa's industries helpful to the
growth of other sectors of her economy?
- Industries provide market for raw materials.
- They provide processed goods (Accept specific examples)
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 - Income from industries has been used for the development of schools,
hospitals, roads.
- It leads to growth of service sectors e.g. security, transport.

50. (a) In which two ways have regional groupings promoted trade in
Africa?
- Have widened market for goods. - Removed the trade barriers.
- Promoted free movement of people. - Have promoted security.
- Have constructed roads to facilitate transport of goods.
- Have constructed railways to facilitate movement of goods.
- They have promoted peace. - They have promoted unity.
- They have setup financial institutions. - Have promoted co-operation.
- They have promoted industrialisation.
- They have led to production of many goods.
- It enables a country to get goods it lacks.

(b) State any two benefits Uganda can get by participating in peace
keeping missions in Africa.
- Promotes regional and international relations.
- Uganda gets income. – Uganda gets market for her goods.
- Improved standards of living in those involved in peace keeping missions
- Uganda is recognised regionally and internationally.
- Uganda receives support from bodies like UNO.
- It has improved on Uganda’s military skills / military equipment.

For each of the questions 51 to 55, answer EITHER Christian OR Islamic questions
but not both. No mark will be awarded to a candidate who attempts both
alternatives in a particular number.
51. EITHER:
(a) Who is a martyr according to Christian teaching?
- A person who is killed for his / her faith in God.

(b) Give any two benefits of the death of Jesus Christ to Christians.
- Brought salvation to Christians. - Strengthened the faith for Christians.
- It brought reconciliation / redemption. - Brought physical healing.
- It shows God’s love for Christians. - It brought emotional healing.
- It gives hope for life after death / eternity.

(c) What lesson can a Christian learn from the life of Mbaga
Tuzinde?
- To have strong faith in God. - To endure for the sake of Christ.
- To sacrifice for the sake of Christ.
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 OR:
(a) Who is a martyr according to Islamic teaching?
- A person who is killed for his / her faith in Allah while fighting in a holy
war / Jihad.

(b) Give any two positive results of the battles between Muslims and
the Meccans.
- Muslims grow strong in faith - Increased the popularity of Islam.
- Help in the spread of Islam. - Inspired hope among believers.
- Fighters got spoils of war (wealth). - Helped Muslims to get converts.
- Inspired courage among believers. - Muslims got peace after the wars.
- Muslims were taught secular education. Muslims captured other territories
- Muslims were able to establish an army for defence.
- Mecca was rescued from idol worshippers.

(c) What lesson can a Muslim learn from the wars fought by Prophet
Muhammed (P.B.U.H) in Madina?
- To have strong faith in Allah / Iman. - To trust in Allah.
- To sacrifice for Allah’s sake. - Good leadership.
- To have confidence in Allah / courage / To be brave.

52. EITHER:
(a) Give any two reasons why children should obey their parents.
- To have long life on earth. - To receive God’s blessings.
- To show them respect. - To show them love. - To go to heaven.
- To promote peace at home. - Its God’s command.
- To be given basic needs / get protection. - To get rewards.
- To promote morals. - To show humility. - To promote unity.
- To show obedience. - To make parents happy.
- To promote order. - It pleases God / It makes God happy.

(b) State any two ways in which Christians can avoid evil practices in
their
communities.
- By praying. - By fasting.
- By avoiding bad company. - By reading the Bible.
- By observing the ten commandments.
- By attending counselling sessions. - By joining church choir.
- By listening to religious teaching / preaching.
- By avoiding going to high tempting places. - By dressing decently
- By getting involved in Productive work. - By forgiving one another.
- By avoiding watching pornography.
- By listening to gospel music.
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(a) Give any two reasons why children should obey their parents.
- To have long life on earth. - To get blessings from Allah.
- To show them respect. - To show them love.
- To promote peace at home. - To obey Allah’s instructions.
- To be given basic needs / get protection. - To get rewards.
- To promote morals. - To show humility. - To promote unity.
- To show obedience. - To make parents happy.
- To go to heaven / Jannah / paradise.
- To promote order at home. - It pleases Allah / It makes Allah happy.

(b) State any two ways in which Muslims can avoid evil practices in
their communities.
- By observing the praying time. - By fasting.
- By avoiding bad company. - By dressing decently
- By reciting the Holy Quran / reading Koran.
- By observing the Sharia / Islamic laws. - By forgiving one another.
- By attending counselling sessions. - By attending religious preachings.
- By listening to Quran recitations.
- By avoiding going to high tempting places.
- By getting involved in Productive work.
- By avoiding watching pornography.
- By observing Azakar / Supplication.

53. EITHER:
"I am nobody. How can I go to the King and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?"
(Exodus 3:11)
(a) What made Moses to say the above words?
- Moses was not confident of himself. - Moses feared the Pharaoh.
- Moses was not a good speaker / he was a stammerer.

(b) State two miracles Moses performed in order to convince

Pharaoh to release the children of Israel.
- His rob / stuff / stick / turned into a snake (Exodus 4:3)
- His hand became diseased / leprous like snow (Exodus 4:6) / Moses’ hand
became healed.

(c) Give any one lesson you learn from the above quotation.
- We should have trust in God.
- We should learn to obey God.
- We should have confidence in God.
- We learn to be courageous / brave.
- We learn to accept leadership as a gift from God.
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"Proper it is for me that I say nothing concerning Allah but the truth. Indeed, I
have come unto you from your Lord with a clear proof. So let the children of
Israel depart along with me". (Surat Al — Araf 7: 105)
(a) What made Prophet Musa to say the above words?
- Musa was not confident of himself. - Musa feared the Pharaoh.
- Musa was not a good speaker / he was a stammerer.
- He wanted to prove that he was a prophet of Allah.
- Pharaoh and his people had doubted him.
- He wanted Pharaoh to release the Ban Israel.

(b) State two miracles Prophet Musa performed in order to convince

Firaun (Pharaoh) to release Ban Israel.
- His stick turned into a snake.
- His hand became white without pain / disease.

(c) Give any one lesson you learn from the above quotation.
- We should have trust in Allah.
- We should learn to obey Allah.
- We should have confidence in Allah.
- We learn to be courageous / brave.
- We learn to accept leadership as a gift from Allah.

54. EITHER:
(a) State any two ways in which the Uganda Joint Christian Council
(UJCC) has promoted the social welfare of people.
- Has promoted peace. - Has promoted the provision of good education.
- Has promoted conflict resolution. - Has facilitated mediations.
- Has facilitated negotiations. - Has promoted good governance.
- Has promoted democracy. - Has promoted gender equality.
- Has promoted social rights. - Has promoted togetherness.
- Has promoted the provision of good health. - Has promoted advocacy.
- Has promoted communication. - Advices NCDC on R.E curriculum.
- Has strengthened civil society organisations.
- Has mobilized relief items to help disaster affected people.

(b) In which two ways can the Inter-Religious Council (IRC)

promote unity in Uganda?
- By organising peace talks. - By organising joint prayers.
- By reconciling people. - By promoting peace education in schools.
- By giving guidance. - By helping the needy.
- By giving counselling services to people.
- By organising capacity building workshops for religious leaders.
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(a) State any two ways in which the Uganda Muslim Supreme
Council (UMSC) has promoted the social welfare of people.
- Has provided social services to the people.
- Protects Muslims’ property. - Has encouraged reconciliation
- Has encouraged unity among the people. - Has encouraged forgiveness.
- Has supported needy people in the society. – Organises Hijjah
- Advices NCDC on R.E curriculum.
- Trains Sheikhs, Imams and Sheikhats.

(b) In which two ways can the Inter-Religious Council (IRC)

promote unity in Uganda?
- By organising peace talks. - By organising joint prayers.
- By reconciling people. - By promoting peace education in schools.
- By giving guidance. - By helping the needy.
- By giving counselling services to people.
- By organising capacity building workshops for religious leaders.

55. EITHER:
(a) Give the meaning of the following Sacraments in Christianity:
(i) Baptism.
- A sacrament which joins one to God’s family.
- A sacrament that washes away the original sin.

(ii) Holy Communion.

- A sacrament that helps one to receive the body and blood of Christ.
- A sacrament to receive the body and blood of Christ.
- A sacrament that reminds Christians of the suffering and death of
Jesus Christ.

(b) Write two conditions that can enable a Christian to take part in
Holy Communion.
- When a Christian has repented / after getting the sacrament of Penance.
- A Christian must be baptised. - Christian must be confirmed.
- Married Christians must have had the sacrament of Holy Matrimony /
wedded in church.
- A Christian must undergo instructions.

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(a) Give the meaning of the following pillars in Islam:
(i) Zakah.
- Form of alms giving in Islam given by rich / able Muslims to help
the poor.
- Is alms giving.
- Is a sum of money / items given by a Muslim.

(ii) Hijjah.
- Holy journey made by Muslim believers to Mecca.
- Performing pilgrimage to Mecca.

(b) Write two conditions that enable a Muslim to observe Hijjah.

- One must have settled all his / her debts before leaving.
- One must be financially stable / able to afford.
- One must be an adult Muslim.
- One must have the intention / Niyyah / Niyyat.
- One must be sane / sound mind.
- One must be healthy.
- One must have forgiven his / her enemies.
- A woman should be escorted by a close relative.

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