2026 Grade 10 HRE Mid Term 2 Exam with Marking Scheme

This paper covers the following topics:

• Section A
  • Hinduism — the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva), Srishti (creation), Avatars of Vishnu (Narasimha, Matsya)
  • Jainism — definition of Tirthankara, the 24th Tirthankara (Mahavira), ethical teachings/Vratas to avoid Himsa in school
  • Buddhism — identifying events in the life of the Buddha, Four Noble Truths, Nirvana, personalities who spread Buddhism
  • Sikhism — meaning of “Guru,” the first (Guru Nanak) and last human Gurus (Guru Gobind Singh), the current and eternal Guru (Guru Granth Sahib)
  • Hindu values — Dharma vs. Adharma in the workplace, benefits of practicing Yama and Niyama
• Section B
  • Dharma and leadership — Dharma-shansthapna through Avatars, qualities of Lord Rama as a leader
  • Jain ethics in depth — practicing non-violence (Ahimsa) and the Vratas in modern life
  • Buddhism — the Eightfold Path and its application to daily life
  • Sikhism — significance of the Guru Granth Sahib and Sikh values
  • Hindu values and society — applying Dharma, Karma, and ethical principles in contemporary Kenyan contexts.
• Total Marks: 80 (Section A: 30 marks; Section B: 50 marks)
• Structure:
  • Section A (30 marks) — Short-answer questions; all compulsory
  • Section B (50 marks) — Structured/extended-response questions; all compulsory
• File Format: Ms Word