CRE Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Maranda High School Mock Exams 2023

Instructions to Candidates

• This paper consists of six questions.
• Answer any FIVE questions in the spaces provided at the end of question 6.

1.  
   1. Describe the translation of the Bible from the original language to local languages. (7 marks)
   2. Identify six national goals promoted through the study of Christian Religious Education.     (6 marks)
   3. State the importance of the Bible to Christians today. (7 marks)
2.  
   1. Outline seven activities that took place on the night of the Passover. (Exodus 12: 1-29)   (7 marks)
   2. State six similarities between the Jewish Passover and Christian Easter. (6 marks)
   3. Why do some children disobey the fifth commandment today? (7 marks)
3.  
   1. What factors led to the division of the kingdom of Israel after the death of King Solomon. (7 marks)
   2. Narrate Naboth-Ahab vineyard story. (1Kings 21) (7 marks)
   3. Outline six reasons why a leader may be rejected in the society today. (6 marks)
4.  
   1. Describe the historical background of Prophet Amos. (7 marks)
   2. Outline the teaching of Prophet Amos on Israel’s election. (7 marks)
   3. What responsibilities do Christians have as the elected people of God. (6 marks)
5.  
   1. Describe the personal life of Jeremiah. (7 marks)
   2. Highlight the content of Jeremiah’s letter to the exiles. (Jeremiah 29) (7 marks)
   3. Outline six relevance of Jeremiah’s suffering to Christians today. (6 marks)
6.  
   1. Describe the Traditional African understanding of the meaning and wholeness of life.     (7 marks)
   2. Explain the importance of kinship in Traditional African communities. (7 marks)
   3. Give six roles of religious specialists in the Traditional African Societies. (6 marks)

MARKING SCHEME

1.  
   1. Describe the translation of the Bible from the original language to local languages (7marks)
      1. The Old Testament was first written in Hebrew.
      2. The Old Testament was translated from Hebrew to Greek language by the seventy Scholars/ Septuagint.
      3. The New Testament was written in Greek originally.
      4. The whole bible was translated in the Latin language by St. Jerome /Vulgate.
      5. The Bible was translated into German by Martin Luther.
      6. John Wyclife translated the Bible into English Language.
      7. New testament was translated into Kiswahili language by John Ludwig Krapft.
      8. Later the Bible was translated into local languages such as Kikuyu, Luhya, Iuo, Kamba etc. (7x1)
   2. Identify six national goals promoted through the study of Christian Religious Education. (6 marks)
      1. Social equality.
      2. International consciousness.
      3. Respect and development of cultural heritage.
      4. Individual development and self fulfilment.
      5. National unity.
      6. National development.      (6x1)
   3. State the importance of the Bible to Christians today. (7marks)
      1. Strengthens faith of Christians by reading it.
      2. Helps in spreading the gospel to different people and community.
      3. Helps Christians to compose Christian songs/hymns.
      4. Helps Christian scholars/authors to write Christian textbooks, pamphlets and magazines.
      5. Helps preachers to correct new converts who had not believed in Christianity.
      6. Promotes communication between God and Christians.
      7. To get comfort/ consolation when undergoing problems/encouragement.           (Any 7x1)
2.  
   1. Outline seven activities that took place on the night of the Passover. (Exodus 12: 1-29) (7marks)
      1. Slaughtering a lamb/young goat.
      2. Roasting the whole animal.
      3. Eating the roasted meat with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.
      4. Burning the remains after eating.
      5. Eating while standing.
      6. Killing of the firstborn male children/animals of Egyptians.
      7. The angel of death passing over houses of Israelites.
      8. Picking borrowed jewelry from Egyptian women.         (7x1)
   2. State six similarities between the Jewish Passover and Christian Easter. (6marks)
      1. Both are annual events.
      2. Both incidences are important historical events.
      3. Both involve sacrifice, lamb for Passover and Jesus for Christian Easter.
      4. In both there is acquiring of freedom after slavery.
      5. Both point towards God’s saving power.
      6. Both are central points to belief and worship for Judah and Christianity respectively.
      7. Both celebrations are spearheaded by a religious leader. (6x1)
   3. Why do some children disobey the fifth commandment today? (7marks)
      1. Due to peer influence.
      2. Permissiveness in the society.
      3. Urbanization which affects children negatively.
      4. Poor role models from parents/poor parental discipline.
      5. Unidentified boundaries.
      6. Drug abuse.
      7. Media influence.
      8. Influence from Western culture (Any 7x1)
3.  
   1. What factors led to the division of the kingdom of Israel after the death of King Solomon? (7marks)
      1. The introduction of foreign gods by the wives of King Solomon.
      2. The building of high places of worship for foreign gods in Israel.
      3. Failure of King Rehoboam to keep the covenant with God not to worship foreign gods.
      4. Introduction of forcThe readiness of Jeroboam to lead rebellious tribes against Rehoboam.
      5. Jeroboam put two centres of worship at Dan and Bethel to rival Jerusalem.
      6. Jeroboam chose his own priests from ordinary families not from the family of levites in Judah. (Any 7x1)
   2. Narrate Naboth-Ahab vineyard story. (1Kings 21) (7marks)
      1. Naboth had a vineyard beside the palace of King Ahab in Jazreel.
      2. Ahab told Naboth to give him his vineyard to plant in vegetables.
      3. Ahab told Naboth to exchange the vineyard with his/ Give him the equal value for money.
      4. Naboth rejected this since the vineyard was his inheritance.
      5. Ahab returned to his house when so gloomy/ Saddened. Lying on his bed refusing to eat.
      6. His wife Jezebel enquired why he was sad. She assured him of getting the vineyard of Naboth.
      7. Jezebel wrote letters in Ahab’s name and sent them to the elders.
      8. The elders acted as the letter instructed them. The two witnesses were identified to bear false witness against Naboth.
      9. Naboth was accused of blasphemy. He was stoned to death and they sent the message to Jezebel.
      10. Ahab went and possessed the vineyard.
      11. God sent Elijah to proclaim punishment to Ahab.
      12. Ahab’s house was cursed.
      13. Jezebel was to be eaten by the dog. Ahab put on sack clothes and fasted.
      14. God softened his punishment toward Ahab.       (7x1)
   3. Outline six reasons why a leader may be rejected in the society today. (6marks)
      1. If the leader is immoral.
      2. Due to autocratic ruling/dictatorship.
      3. Due to misappropriation of public funds/corruption.
      4. When a leader fails to address his/her people’s problems.
      5. Lack of education/proper training for the leader.
      6. Due to practice of injustice/unfair treatment by the leader.
      7. Due to discrimination practice for his people.      (6x1)
4.  
   1. Describe the historical background of Prophet Amos (7marks)
      1. Amos came from a village called Tekoa in Judah/South Jerusalem.
      2. He was a shepherd who owned many sheep and goats.
      3. He grew sycamore trees.
      4. He prophesied during the reign of Jeroboam II and Uzziah.
      5. He was a native of Judah but he was sent to Israel.
      6. He prophesied between 160-750BC.
      7. He was also in charge of other shepherds. (7x1)
   2. Outline the teaching of Prophet Amos on Israel’s election. (7marks)
      1. Israelites election was God’s choice for the Israelites /they agreed to live a holy life according to the covenant.
      2. God made a covenant with the Israelites/They agreed to live a holy life according to the covenant.
      3. It was out of God’s initiative/favor for them.
      4. God delivered the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt.
      5. He led them during the Exodus.
      6. He protected them in the wilderness.
      7. He defeated all their enemies.
      8. God gave them special land to inherit. (7x1)
   3. What responsibilities do Christians have as the elected people of God. (6marks)
      1. To be role models by living holy life.
      2. To call people to repentance.
      3. To spread the word of God.
      4. To engage in charity work.
      5. To worship the true God only.
      6. To condemn evil in society.
      7. To guide people. (6x1)
5.  
   1. Describe the personal life of Jeremiah. (7marks)
      1. Jeremiah was born in Anathoth near Jerusalem.
      2. He was the son of Hilkiah the priest.
      3. He received God’s call while still young.
      4. Jeremiahs’s call was in form of a dialogue with God.
      5. He led a lonely life/He did not marry/he was not allowed to attend any social gathering.
      6. He was rejected by people because of his prophetic mission.
      7. He suffered during his prophetic mission/he was imprisoned.
      8. He fled to Egypt for his refuge.       (7x1)
   2. Highlight the content of Jeremiah’s letter to the exiles. (Jeremiah 29.) (7marks)
      1. Israelites to build houses and settle.
      2. To plant gardens and eat their produce.
      3. To allow their sons and daughters to marry.
      4. To live in peace in Babylon.
      5. To pray for the welfare of their masters.
      6. Not to listen to false prophets and diviners who will cheat them.
      7. God will punish false prophets who were telling them lies.
      8. God will restore them to their land after 70 years.       (7x1)
   3. Outline the relevance of Jeremiah’s suffering to Christians today. (6marks)
      1. Christians learn that they do not have to lose hope in times of difficulty/should persevere.
      2. Christians learn that they should be firm in telling truth.
      3. Christians learn the importance of obeying God.
      4. Christians learn to trust in God.
      5. Christians learn that they have to pray constantly.
      6. Christians learn to remain committed to their mission.             (Any 6x1)
6.  
   1. Describe the Traditional African understanding of the meaning and wholeness of life. (7marks)
      1. God is the source of life.
      2. Human life has a rhythm of nature which nothing can destroy.
      3. Individuals have to go through different levels/stages in life/rites of passage.
      4. Life is not only the physical existence but also spiritual.
      5. All effort is made to protect and increase life.
      6. Life is enhanced by the observance of rituals taboos and regulations.
      7. The rite of passage incorporates a person into fullness of life.
      8. Every person has a duty to promote life through marriage and procreation.
      9. People always appreciate God as the source of life.       (7x1)
   2. Explain the importance of kinship in Traditional African communities. (7marks)
      1. It helps in maintaining customs in the society.
      2. It maintained good relationship with the living and the dead or ancestors.
      3. It assisted Africans live in harmony or peace.
      4. It controlled relationships in the community.
      5. It defined marriage rituals to be followed.
      6. It determined one person’s behavior towards another.
      7. It defined punishment for misconduct.
      8. It united people in the community.
      9. It helped in settling disputes.
      10. It helped in communal work.        (7x1)
   3. Give six roles of religious specialists in the Traditional African Societies. (6marks)
      1. To reveal causes of illness.
      2. To offer sacrifices.
      3. To administer treatment through herbs.
      4. To warn the community of impending dangers or punishment.
      5. To communicate to the spirits on behalf of the community.
      6. To give advice.
      7. Acted as religious leaders.
      8. Acted as custodians of law and order.      (6x1)