CRE
PAPER 1
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
- Write your name and admission number in the spaces provided above.
- Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
- This paper consists of six questions.
- Answer any five questions in the spaces provided at the end of question 6.
- Each question carries 20 marks.
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- Give ways in which teaching of CRE in secondary schools can lead to national unity in Kenya (7 marks)
- Identify SEVEN reasons why human beings are considered a special creation of God (7 marks)
- Outline SIX ways in which human beings have interfered with God’s creation. (6 marks)
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- Describe the covenant ceremony between God and Abraham in Gen 15:1-19(8 marks)
- What conditions were given to the Israelites during the renewal of the Sinai Covenant? (6 marks)
- Identify SIX challenges that Christians face while practicing their faith in Kenya today. (6 marks)
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- Outline EIGHT achievements of King Solomon as a king of Israel. (8 marks)
- Identify SEVEN factors which lead to the division of the Kingdom of Israel after the death of King Solomon. (7 marks)
- Give FIVE reasons why a leader may be rejected in the society today. (5 marks)
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- Explain FOUR categories of true prophets in the Old Testament. (8 marks)
- Identify SEVEN religious malpractices that the Israelites engaged in during the time of prophet Amos. (7 marks)
- Give Five reasons as to why Christians find it hard to help the needy in Kenya today (5 marks)
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- Outline SIX problems Nehemiah faced as a governor of Judah (6 marks)
- Describe the leadership qualities demonstrated by Nehemiah (7 marks)
- State SEVEN ways in which Christians observe the day of worship (7 marks)
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- Identify SEVEN rituals performed during marriage in the traditional African communities. (7 marks)
- Give SIX ways in which a marriage partner is chosen in Traditional African Society (6 marks)
- Outline SEVEN factors contributing to harmony and mutual responsibility in African communities. (7 marks)
MARKING SCHEME
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- Give SEVEN ways in which teaching of CRE in secondary schools can lead to national unity in Kenya (7 marks)
- It enables the learners to develop a sense of belonging.
- It enables the learners to get into careers through which they bring socio-economic changes in society.
- It teaches learners that each person is created in Gods image and fearfully and wonderfully made.
- It makes learners acquire basic principles of Christian living.
- It promotes unity in schools because of similar syllabus.
- It enables the learners to be tolerant and to appreciate others.
- It enables the learner to appreciate their own cultural heritage and that of others. viii) It encourages respect to authority/laws of the country.
- It teaches on social equality of all races, tribes.
7 x 1=7mks
- Identify SEVEN reasons why human beings are considered a special creation of God (7 marks)
- They are created in the image and likeness of God.
- They are created by God himself.
- They have the breath of life from God.
- They are co-creators with God through Procreation.
- They have authority/dominion over the rest of God’s creation.
- They communicate / fellowship with God.
- They are given ability to think / make choices.
- The environment is created for the benefit of human beings.
- They have a duty to care for God’s creation.
- They are social beings / live in marriages / provide companionship for each other.
- He was given the privilege by God to name the animals.
(7 × 1 = 7 marks)
- Outline SIX ways in which human beings have interfered with God’s creation (6 marks)
- Cutting down trees carelessly without replacing them.
- Over cultivating / overgrazing leading to desertification
- Polluting land, water, air
- Practice of Euthanasia interference with life which is sacred.
- Use of weapons of Mass destruction which destroys life
- Pervasive sexual behavior undermines Gods purpose of sex
- Use of contraceptives in family planning. God command to multiply
- Drug and substance abuse destroys human life which is sacred
6 x1=6 marks
- Give SEVEN ways in which teaching of CRE in secondary schools can lead to national unity in Kenya (7 marks)
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- Describe the covenant ceremony between God and Abraham in Gen 15:1-19 (8 marks)
- Abraham was in doubt for the promise of a son.
- God assured him that his own son would inherit him and not Eliezer of Damascus.
- God showed Abraham the many stars and confirmed that his descendants would be as the stars.
- God asked Abraham to bring a heifer, a she goat, a ram each three years old, a dove and a pigeon.
- Abraham cut the animal into two and arranged the halves in two rows.
- The birds were not cut.
- He drove away the birds of prey that targeted the carcasses.
- At sunset Abraham fell into deep sleep.
- God spoke to him giving the promise that his descendants would be slaves for four hundred years but He would set to liberate them
- Abraham was promised a long peaceful life.
- Abraham saw God pass through the carcasses in form of a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch.
(8x1=8marks)
- What conditions were given to the Israelites during the renewal of the Sinai covenant (6 marks)
- To obey what God commands them to do.
- Not to make treaties with the foreigners.
- To destroy altars and worship places of false gods of the Canaanites.
- Not to make cast Idols.
- To keep the feast of unleavened bread.
- To rest on the Sabbath day.
- To dedicate their male firstborns to God.
- To offer their first fruits to God.
- To observe the feast of weeks (Pentecost)
(Any 6 × 1 = 6marks)
- Identify SIX challenges that Christians face while practicing their faith in Kenya today (6 marks)
- The emergence of splinter groups within the church.
- The emergence of cults which practice ungodly activities.
- The emphasis on materialism by the churches.
- Lack of role models
- Open conflict among / between the leaders and the church members.
- Misuse of resources by the leaders.
- Rise of state church conflict.
- Confusion among Christians due to different interpretation of the Bible.
- Church leaders not having time for all members.
- Negative effects of mass media / modern technology
- Permissiveness / drug abuse.
(First 6 × 1 = 6marks)
- Describe the covenant ceremony between God and Abraham in Gen 15:1-19 (8 marks)
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- Outline EIGHT achievements of King Solomon as a king of Israel (8 marks)
- He build a temple for God
- He established trade with other nations.
- He initiated industrial activities and exploited minerals in Edom.
- He divided the kingdom into 12 administrative districts for effective exploitation and distribution of resources.
- He had a large army of forces on chariot
- He gained a reputation for wisdom in settling disputes
- He prayed God for wisdom in making decisions
- He was a poet and composed proverbs for religious purposes
- He initiated ambitious building programs for Jerusalem and other cities.
8 x1 = 8mks
- Identify SIX factors which lead to the division of the Kingdom of Israel after the death of king Solomon (6 marks)
- The introduction of foreign gods by the wives of King Solomon.
- The building of high places for foreign gods in Israel by King Solomon.
- Failure of King Solomon to keep the covenant with God not to worship foreign gods.
- Oppression of Israelites through over taxation introduced by Solomon.
- Introduction of forced labour in Israel by King Solomon.
- Rehoboam’s rejections of the elder’s advice to rule Israel less harshly.
- The readiness of Jeroboam to lead the rebellious tribes.
- Rehoboam following the advice of the young men to rule Israel more harshly than Solomon.
6 x1 = 6mks
- Give SIX reasons why a leader may be rejected in the society today (6 marks)
- When one fails to address the problem of his subjects
- When he/she practices discrimination
- Due to misappropriation of public funds and facilities.
- Old age and ill health
- If the leader fails to promote peace and Harmony in the society.
- If the leader is immoral and corrupt.
- If the leader is associated with people of questionable behavior.
6 x 1 = 6 mks
- Outline EIGHT achievements of King Solomon as a king of Israel (8 marks)
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- Explain FOUR categories of true prophets in the Old Testament (8 marks)
- Early prophets -lived together in communities under a certain prophet who acted as their leader. They were called for specific duties.
- Canonical prophets- Are prophets whose messages were recorded in books bearing the individual names. Professional prophets- are prophets who earned their living through the work of prophecy.
- Cultic prophets- are prophets who served in the places of worship and they were experts in prayers thus brought people’s petitions to God.
- Major prophets-whose messages are long and detailed.
- Minor prophets-whose messages are short and brief.
- Non-canonical prophets- their prophecies were not recorded under their names.
4 x 2 = 8 marks
- Identify SEVEN religious malpractices that the Israelites engaged in during the time of prophet Amos (7 marks)
- Insincere worship - they pretended to worship but were corrupt.
- Empty sacrifices –held elaborate offerings/ sacrifices to show off but not to show the love for God.
- Worship of idol gods/sacrificing to the idols
- made images of them
- Practiced Temple prostitution – this defiled Temple.
- Practiced syncretism –mixed worship of Yahweh with idols.
- Failure to obey Gods commands /failure to respect God.
- False prophecy e.g. Amaziah/Rejected Gods prophets
- They profaned the name of God(Yahweh)
- They had many idol places of worship like Bethel, Gilgal and Samaria.
- They misused Sabbath by doing business on it.
7x1=7mks
- Reasons as to why Christians find it hard to help the needy in Kenya today.(5mks)
- they have too many personal needs some which are to urgent
- people lack what to share due to inadequacy
- it’s difficult to identify the genuine case
- there is poor communication and infrastructure in some parts of Kenya making it impossible to reach the needy
- the misappropriation of resources meant for assisting the needy discourages Christians from helping them.
- Tribal/ ethnic feeling hinders many from giving assistance to the needy from other tribes
- Political affiliations influence Christians from helping the needy
- The denominational differences make some Christians not to be ready to share with the need who might not be of their denomination
5 x1=5mks
- Explain FOUR categories of true prophets in the Old Testament (8 marks)
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- Outline SIX problems Nehemiah faced as a governor of Judah (6 marks)
- Lack of cooperation in the rebuilding of Jerusalem from the Nobles of Tekoa and some manual workers.
- Opposition from the leaders of the neighboring Samaria.
- Plots against Nehemiah’s life by Sanballat and Tobias.
- False accusation of treason and blasphemy.
- Harassment of Jews as minority group by their enemies.
- Ridiculing of the building project by Sanballat.
- Fear and discouragement among the Jews due to the ridicule suffering at the hands of their enemies.
- There was poverty and famine in Judah forcing the poor to sell their children and land in order to buy food
- Exploitation of the poor by the rich
(6x1=6 marks)
- Describe the leadership qualities demonstrated by Nehemiah (7 marks)
- Nehemiah demonstrated patriotism when he sympathized and identified with the suffering of the people in Judah.
- He used diplomacy to convince king Artaxerxes to allow him to go back to Judah to reconstruct the wall
- Effective planning enabled him safe passage to Judah and to complete the work of rebuilding
- As a team player, he mobilized the workers, inspired them and worked with them.As an innovator, he initiated the rebuilding of the wall and brought the work to completion
- Hard work and dedication enabled him to reconstruct the wall with 52 days as he had planned.
- He was mindful and compassionate of the poor when they raised complaints.
- He used wisdom to know the treachery of his enemies
- He had the courage and strong will to complete the reconstruction of the wall despite threats.
- He was prayerful and sought Gods guidance and protection against his enemies
- As a reformist he improved the lives of the poor, purified the temple and restored the Jewish community
(7x1 = 7mks)
- State SEVEN ways in which Christians observe the day of worship (7 marks)
- Repenting their Sin.
- Going to church
- Visiting the needy
- Engaging in Bible study
- Giving church contributions
- Participating in singing for the Lord
- Attending fellowships
- Reading Christian literature.
- Listening to preaching
- Offering guidance and counseling services
- Solving family problems.
- Resting from routine work.
- Preaching to others
(7x1=7mks)
- Outline SIX problems Nehemiah faced as a governor of Judah (6 marks)
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- Identify SEVEN rituals performed during marriage in the traditional African communities (7 marks)
- Choosing of a marriage partner in order to meet the expectations of the clan, family or community.
- Marriage negotiations-In order for the two families to agree on the required gifts.
- Courtship-To give each of the partners time to know and understand each other and the expectations of their families and clans
- Payment of dowry- In order for the partner and their parents to show acceptance and commitment e.t.c
- Exchange of gifts. This was in order to appreciate the parents / guardians
- Feasting in order to celebrate.
- Singing and dancing to celebrate and appreciate your partner.
- Offering of sacrifices to involve God.
- Bathing together in medicinal water in order for the partners to bond.
- Breaking virginity as a proof of the girl’s chastity.
- Seclusion in order to be taught on the duties of a good wife / husband.
(Any 7 × 1 = 7marks)
- Give SIX ways in which a marriage partner is chosen in Traditional African Society (6 marks)
- A relative / mediator identifies a girl from a family / suggests to the family of the young man.
- Parents make the decisions for children when still young.
- Parents of the boy visits the parents of a girl to ask for her hand in marriage.
- The young people could court and choose who to marry.
- The first wife chooses a girl for her husband.
- The young man and his age mates takes a girl away for marriage.
- Bride price could be paid to a family well in advance.
- A young girl can be given as a gift to another family.
- One would inherit a brother’s wife.
- A young girl could be given as a way of settling a dispute / replace one who had died / settling debts.
(Any 6 × 1 = 6marks)
- Outline SEVEN factors contributing to harmony and mutual responsibility in African communities (7 marks)
- Communal ownership of property and land.
- Division of labor which ensures everybody is occupied.
- A belief in a common ancestry
- Observance of taboos and social norms
- Participating in leisure activities
- Common religious beliefs and practices
- Political organization and sharing of power
- Participation in the rites of passage.
- Observation of rules and regulations
- Communal work.
- Common settlement in a given geographical location.
(7x1=7 mark)
- Identify SEVEN rituals performed during marriage in the traditional African communities (7 marks)
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