CRE Paper 2 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 characteristics of the Messiah according to Isaiah 61: 1-2     (7 mks)
   2. Show ways in which Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prphecies about the messiah   (7 mks)
   3. Why do we have false Messiahs today?
2.  
   1. Relate the parable of the Mustard seed in Luke 13:19     (7 mks)
   2. Give seven characteristics of the Kingdom of God from the parables of Jesus.   (7 mks)
   3. What are the effects of Jesus teachings in parables?
3.  
   1. Narrate the trial of Jesus before Pilate in Luke 23:2-5   (7mks)
   2. Describe the events that took place when Jesus died on the cross in Luke 23:47-49   (7mks)
   3. Give six reasons why the disciples could not believe that Jesus had resurrected from the dead?     (6 mks)
4.  
   1. Identify seven names used to refer to the believers in the New Testament.    (6mks)
   2. Describe the people of God in 1 Peter 2:9-10   (7mks)
   3. Outline six obstacles to church unity in Kenya today.    (6mks)
5.  
   1. Identify seven causes of fornication among the youth today.      ( 7mks)
   2. State six effects of rape to the victim      (6mks)
   3. What is the place of the church in Kenya in responding to challenges posed by HIV/AIDS?    (7mks)
6.  
   1. List five types of laws.    (5mks)
   2. Explain seven importance of law, order and justice in society.      (7mks)
   3. State eight duties of citizens to the state.   (8mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1.  
   1. Describe the characteristics of the Messiah according to Isaiah 61;1-2 (7mks)
      1. Messiah would have the spirit of God
      2. Messiah is anointed
      3. Messiah would be sent by God
      4. Messiah would preach the good news to the poor/afflicted
      5. Messiah would bind the broken hearted
      6. Messiah would bring liberty/Freedom to the captives/Oppressed
      7. Messiah would open prison to those who are bound
      8. Messiah would proclaim the year of the Lords favour of God to humankind
      9. Messiah would proclaim the day of vengeance of God
      10. Messiah would comfort all those who mourn 7X1
   2. Show ways in which Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah. (7mks)
      1. He was born of a virgin girl/young woman
      2. He came from the lineage of king David
      3. He was born in Bethlehem/ city of David
      4. He was betrayed by Judas Iscariot/ close ally
      5. By His death and resurrection, He build an everlasting kingdom
      6. He suffered rejection/humiliation without complain.
      7. He was buried in rich man’s tomb 7X1
   3. Why do we have false Messiahs today? (6mks)
      1. To fulfil the Bible prophecies
      2. Ignorance of the Biblical truth
      3. General permissiveness of the society
      4. Greed for materialism
      5. Weak legislations on religious organizations
      6. Desperation of the populace
      7. Availability of gullible followers
      8. Impatience/People looking and love quick fixes Any 6X1
2.  
   1. Relate the parable of the Mustard seed in Luke 13:19. (7mks)
      1. It is like a grain
      2. Of a mustard seed
      3. Which a man took
      4. And sowed in his garden
      5. And it grew
      6. And became a tree
      7. And the birds of the air
      8. Made nests
      9. In its branches
   2. Give seven characteristics of the Kingdom of God from the parables of Jesus. (7mks)
      1. Its universal/ all are welcomed
      2. It has secrets/ is hidden/ revealed to only the chosen
      3. It grows mysteriously/ fast
      4. It belongs to the righteous
      5. It is worth seeking/ looked for/ precious
      6. Belongs to the repentant
      7. Its spiritual/ not physical 7X1
   3. What were the effects of Jesus teachings in parables? (6mks)
      1. Jesus was able to separate serious listeners from His audience
      2. People’s imaginations/perception were stimulated
      3. Jesus managed to avoid early conflicts with the Jewish religious leaders
      4. The teachings of Jesus were understood easily due to the simplifications by the parables
      5. Jesus managed to communicate serious messages in a familiar manner
      6. Jesus managed to conceal the secrets of the Kingdom of God through the use of parables     Any 6X1
3.  ,
   1. Narrate the trial of Jesus before Pilate in Luke 23;2-5. (7mks)
      1. Jesus was accused of perversion
      2. Jesus was accused of forbidding people to give tribute to Ceasar
      3. Jesus was accused of saying He is Himself is Christ a king/ Blasphemy
      4. Pilate asked Jesus if He was the King of the Jews
      5. Jesus said he had said so
      6. Pilate told the chief priests and the multitudes that he had not found no crime in Him
      7. The people were urgent
      8. The people accused Jesus of stirring up people by His teachings 7X1
   2. Describe he events that took place when Jesus died on the cross in Luke 23:47-49. (7mks)
      1. The Centurion saw what had taken place
      2. The Centurion praised God
      3. The Centurion said that certainly Jesus was innocent.
      4. All the multitudes assembled to see the sight
      5. The multitude saw what had taken place
      6. The multitudes returned home beating their breasts
      7. All His acquaintances/ women followed Him from Galilea
      8. All His acquaintances/ women followed Him stood at a distance
      9. All His acquaintances/ women followed Him saw all that had taken place 7X1
   3. Give six reasons why the disciples could not believe that Jesus had resurrected from the dead? (6mks)
      1. The disciples had lost faith
      2. The disciples had witnessed His death
      3. Jesus had waved them goodbye during the last supper
      4. The disciples seemed to have forgotten the teachings of Jesus on His resurrection.
      5. A heavy stone had been rolled to cover the tomb
      6. Since the news of the resurrection was relayed by women, who were not trusted in the Jewish culture. 6X1
4.  
   1. Identify seven names used to refer to the believers in the New Testament. (6mks)
      1. Christians
      2. People of God
      3. Disciples
      4. The Faithful
      5. The Church
      6. Brethren
      7. Saints
      8. People of the Way 7X1
   2. Describe the People of God in 1Peter 2:9-10. (7mks)
      1. But you are a chosen race
      2. A royal priesthood
      3. A holy nation
      4. Gods own people
      5. That you may declare the wonderful deeds of Him who called you
      6. Out of darkness into his marvellous light
      7. Once you were were no people
      8. But now you are Gods people
      9. Once you had not received mercy
      10. But now you have received mercy      7X1
   3. Outline six obstacles to church unity in Kenya today. (6mks)
      1. Discrimination
      2. Differences in styles of leadership/ greed for power
      3. Differences in beliefs and practices
      4. Differences in the approach of worship/liturgy
      5. Competition for membership among the denominations
      6. Interference from outside such as politics
      7. Permissiveness in some churches among the leaders
      8. Ignorance among the leaders/members 6X1
5.  
   1. Identify seven causes of fornication among the youth today. (7mks)
      1. Human weakness
      2. Curiosity
      3. Proving manhood
      4. Testing fertility
      5. Fear of being jilted
      6. Peer pressure and bad company
      7. Influence from print and electronic media
      8. Frustration
      9. Unemployment and poverty
      10. Drug and alcohol abuse 7X1
   2. State six effects of rape to the victim. (6mks)
      1. Causes serious physical injuries
      2. There is danger of contracting STIs and HIV/AIDS
      3. Leads to psychological torture eg withdrawal, feelings of bitterness, shame, loneliness, embarrassment
      4. Leads to post traumatic stress disorder
      5. There is possibility of pregnancy and abortion
      6. There is risk of death
      7. Leads to self-pity, depression and suicide 6X1
   3. What is the place of the church in Kenya in responding to challenges posed by HIV/AIDS? (7mks)
      1. Provides material support such as basic needs/clothes/clothes
      2. Provide medical care for people living with HIV/AIDS
      3. Preaching to them the love of God
      4. Training the clergy and personnel to acquire necessary knowledge and skills on HIV/AIDS
      5. Educating the public on the dangers of HIV/AIDS
      6. Use of print and electronic media to educate the public on responsible sexual behaviour
      7. Offers counselling to those who are already HIV positive to change their sexual behaviour and avoid spreading the HIV virus infection
      8. Building homes for AIDS orphans 7X1
6.  
   1. List five types of laws. (5mks)
      1. Non-legal laws
      2. Customary / traditional laws
      3. Statutory/legal laws
      4. Religious l;aws
      5. Natural laws 5X1
   2. Explain seven importance of law, order and justice in society. (7mks)
      1. Provide stability which attracts economic growth
      2. They help in controlling discontentment among people
      3. They enable government officers to use public funds effectively in an accountable and transparent manner
      4. Their maintenance enables a country to attract both local and foreign investors
      5. They help in maintenance of security
      6. They ensure human rights are upheld
      7. They lead to good governance. 7X1
   3. State eight duties of citizens to the state. (8mks)
      1. To obey and respect state authority
      2. To register as a voter and vote in national elections
      3. To respect other people’s rights
      4. To understand their rights and responsibilities and defend them
      5. To obey and respect the laws of the country
      6. To care for the sick and the needy
      7. To conserve the national resources
      8. To pay taxes to the state
      9. To report errant members of the society to law enforcement. 8X1