CRE PAPER 1 - 2020 KCSE PREDICTION SET 1 (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

• Answer ANY FIVE Questions.

1.  
   1. Give seven reasons why C.R.E as a subject is incorporated into curriculum in Kenyan schools today.  (7marks)
   2. Give ways through which the study of CRE builds our relationship with GOD (6marks)
   3. Describe the translation of the Bible from the original languages to Kenyan languages. (7marks)  
2.  
   1. Describe   how the Sinai covenant was sealed.             (7marks)
   2. State six conditions given by God to the Israelites during the renewal of the Sinai covenant.   (6marks)
   3. Why do Christians find it difficult to follow the laws of God?               (7marks)
3.  
   1. How did king David promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel?                   (7marks)
   2. Explain the factors that led to David’s successor’s failure in their leadership.   (7marks)
   3. Identify reasons why political leaders in Kenya have failed to perform their duties      (6marks)
4.  
   1. Give eight reasons why God called prophets in the Old Testament            (8 marks)
   2. Identify five visions of prophet Amos.         (5 marks)
   3. Explain how the church helps to bring back members who have fallen from their faith.(7marks)
5.  
   1. Describe the evils condemned by prophet Jeremiah during the temple sermon.  (6 marks)       
   2. Describe stages followed during the renewal of the covenant at the time of Nehemiah. (8marks)
   3. Mention ways in which Christians can assist victims of disasters.    (6 marks)
6.  
   1. Identify five ways of choosing a marriage partner in traditional African Society. (5marks)
   2. What changes are taking place in property ownership in traditional African communities?      (8marks)
   3. Why is the church opposed to wife inheritance?          (7mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1.  
   1. 7 reasons why C.R.E as a subject is incorporated into curriculum in Kenyan schools Today.
      
      • To make us ware of our religion and culture
      • To improve our understanding of the Bible/know the character of some personality in the
      • Bible to emulate them (e.g Abraham/Moses/David)
      • For career development leading to employment.
      • To appreciate God’s creation
      • To acquire skills and knowledge so as to make social/moral/spiritual decision
      • To develop our faith in Jesus / to lead a holy life
      • To assist the student to achieve the National goals of Education (i.e. equality/unity)
      • To help one to analyze the mystery of life (e.g. why people die /what happens after death)  (7x1=7)
   2. GIVE the ways though which the study of C.R.E builds our relationship with GOD. 
      
      • CRE enables us to understand who God is.
      • We get to know what GOD expects of us and strive to do His will
      • We acquire Christians values and morals that guide us in our relationship with GOD and our neighbors
      • We are able to identify and emulate some biblical characters who pleased GOD
      • We are able to receive the holy spirit who gives us new life
      • We are able to seek GOD’S forgiveness and forsake our sinful past as we become new creatures in Christ.
      • We learn to become good role models for other people in the society to emulate.
      • We anticipate being with GOD forever when our lives are over on earth. (6x1=6)
   3. The translation of the Bible from the original languages to local languages in Kenya. 
      • It was originally written in Hebrew language
      • Greek scholars translated the New Testament into Greek language. It was called the Septuagint iii. In the 4^th century it was translated into the Latin language in a version called the Vulgate
      • Martin Luther translated the Bible into German language
      • John Wycliffe translated the Bible into English language
      • The missionaries i.e. Dr. Ludwing Krapf translated part of the Bible into Kiswahili and Taita languages
      • Later it was translated by the Kenya Bible society into several local languages such as Luhya, Kikuyu, Luo, kamba  (7x1=7)
2.  
   1. Describe how the Sinai covenant was sealed.  
      
      • The Sinai covenant was sealed (Exodus 24:4-8) through:- ^♦ Moses built an altar of 12pillars to represent the 12 tribes of Israel
      • He then sent young men to offer/sacrifice oxen to the Lords as burnt offering
      • He took half of the blood and poured in a basin
      • Half of the blood was sprinkled in the altar
      • He then took the book of the covenant and read it to the Israelites
      • The people promised to obey God
      • He took the remaining blood and sprinkled it upon the people
      • The blood was the covenant that the Lord made with the people
      • God promised to bless them, if they obey Him
      • A new relationship was established between God and the Israelites (7x1=7)
   2. State six conditions given by God to the Israelites during the renewal of the Sinai  covenant.
      
      • To obey what God commanded them.
      • Not to make nay treaty with people of the land where they were going.
      • To destroy their altars/smash their sacred stones/cut down their Asherah.
      • Not to worship any idol/other god.
      • To keep the feast of unleavened bread
      • To rest on the seventh day.
      • Not to intermarry with foreigners
      • Not to make idols
      • To offer to God the first fruits of their crops
      • Dedicate all their first born male children and first born male of their domestic animals to God. (6x1=6)
   3. Why do Christians find it difficult to follow the laws of God?          
      
      • Lack of faith.
      • Worldly pleasures.
      • Poverty
      • Lack of exemplary Christian leaders.
      • Influence from non-Christians.
      • Indulgence in traditional beliefs and practices.
      • Influence of western culture.
      • Negative influence of the media.
      • Lack of committed Christian community      
        
      • Political persecution.
      • Due to lack of quick response by God to their prayers.
      • Influence of secularization.
      • David brought the Ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. (7x1=7)
3.  
   1. How did King David promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel?
      
      • He did not only make Jerusalem his political capital but also the holy city/religious/spiritual capital in which all Israelites came for religious occasions.
      • He composed the psalms used in worship.
      • He showed respect to the prophets of Yahweh E.g Nathan.
      • When David made mistakes he repented and asked for Yahweh’s forgiveness.
      • David humbled himself before Yahweh and completely submitted to his will.
      • He advised others to obey God.
      • He constantly prayed to God and sought his guidance.
      • He conquered the enemies of Israel so that they could live in peace (7x1=7)
   2. Factors that lead to David’s successor’s failure in their leadership.
      
      • Lacks faith in God.
      • Dishonest and never committed God before undertaking their activitiesMarried foreign wives who brought foreign influence
      • Disobeyed God’s command by marrying foreign wives
      • Practiced idolatry
      • Oppressed the poor thus destroying the law of brotherhood
      • Subjected the Israelites to forced labor and slavery
      • Did not go according to the Law of Moses.
      • Took part in Pagan feasts festivals
      • Encouraged syncretism
      • Built temples for worshipping idols
      • Shed innocent blood (7x1=7)                                                    
   3. Identify reasons why political leaders in Kenya have failed to perform their duties effectively.
      
      • Struggle for power/leadership wrangles.
        
      • Materialism/wealth accumulation
      • Greed/selfishness
      • Tribalism/ethnicity
      • Laxity on the government to punish law breakers/ineffective judicial system
      • Failure by politicians to act independently/control by higher authority
      • Lack of leadership skills by some politicians
      • Illiteracy (6x1=6)
4.  
   1. Give 8 reasons why God called prophets in Old Testament.        
      
      • Called to speak/act for God
      • Carry out special tasks/duties
      • To remind the Israelites about the covenant way
      • To reveal God’s nature/will to the people
      • To teach people the will of God
      • Pronounce judgment and punishment for the people and nations
      • To fight against idolatry/condemn evil
      • Call people to repentance and forgiveness
      • Restore true worship of Yahweh/monotheism
      • To warn the people of coming danger
      • Prepare people for coming of the Messiah  (8 x 1 = 8 marks)
   2. Visions of Amos.
      
      • Amos saw a swarm of locusts
      • He saw a great fire sent by God
      • He saw a crooked wall being measured using a plumb line
      • He saw a basket full of ripe summer fruits
      • He saw the Lord standing beside the alter/destruction of the alter.  (5 x 1 = 5 marks)
   3. How church brings back members who have fallen in the faith.
      
      • Visiting them/inviting them to their homes
      • Inviting them to church functions
      • Sharing with them word of God/fellowship
      • Preaching to them the word of God
      • Sending emissaries to find out the problems
      • Offering guidance and counseling to them
      • Praying for them/with them
      • Inviting them back to church
      • Pardoning them/forgiving them
      • Encouraging them to repent/confess/apologize
      • Offering material needs            (7 x 1 = 7 marks)
5.  
   1. Evils condemned by prophet Jeremiah during the temple sermon.
      
      • He condemned the false belief about the temple not being destroyed because it was God’s dwelling place.
      • He condemned the hypocrisy/presence of people who committed different sins and came to the temple to worship Yahweh.
      • He talked about the defiled of the temple by placing idols in it.
      • He condemned the worship of other gods/idolatry which was a rebellion to the Sinai         covenant.
      • He condemned the practice of human sacrifice which was against the commandments of   God.
      • He condemned oppression of the foreigners/widows/orphans which against the covenant way of   life.
      • He condemned the stubbornness/rebellion of the Israelites against God’s warning    (6x1=6)
   2. The stages followed during the renewal of the covenant at the time of Nehemiah
      
      • The people gathered in the public square in Jerusalem.
      • The priest Ezra read the law to the people.
      • They performed repentance gesture of raising / lowering their hands
      • The people constructed makeshift tents /shelters to celebrate the feast of the booths
      • There was a national day of confession / fasting as they wore sack clothes
      • Ezra led people in prayer of confession
      • They scaled the covenant by signing an agreement under the leadership of
      • Nehemiah and the priest.
      • The people promised not to go against the mosaic law.
      • The re- distribution of the people in Jerusalem and country side(8x1=8)
   3. Ways in which Christians can assist victims of disasters.
      
      • By donating food clothing for them.
      • By providing shelter for them.
      • By resettling them in safe areas.
      • Offering guidance and counselling.
        
      • Through healthcare.
      • By re-uniting them with their families.
      • By providing financial assistance
      • By taking preventive measures against future disaster.
      • Through visiting them.
      • Praying for/ with them
      • Preaching to them   (6x1=6)
6.  
   1. Identify five ways of choosing a marriage partner in traditional African society.
      
      • Parents made choices when children are young
      • Parents of the young man approached the parents of the young lady and asked for her hand in marriage
      • A girl could be way laid by a young man and dragged to his house
      • A senior wife could choose another wife for her husband
      • A brother of the dead man could inherit his wife/widow inheritance/herirate
      • Rich men/kings/ rulers could be given wives in some communities as gifts                (5x1=5mks )
   2. What changes have taken place in property ownership in traditional society.
      
      • Women/children now own property
      • Wealth is no longer determined by the number of wives and children
      • Introduction of money economy has reduced the value attached to land
      • The roles of elders in sharing property has been eroded
      • Land is individually owned through issuance of title deeds
      • Property can be owned outside ones ancestral home
      • People write wills to share/decide who should inherit property
      • Land can now be sold/auctioned (commercialized)  
      • Emergence of new forms of property e.g. stocks and shares, bonds, treasury bills               (8x1=8mks )
   3. Why is the church opposed to wife inheritance?
      • Can lead to abandonment of ones children wife
        
      • Can cause jealously/breakage of family
      • May lead to destruction of property/snatching/grabbing/poverty
      • It is dehumanizing/oppressive to the woman/widow
      • Can lead to disease e.g HIV/AIDS
      • Cause embarrassment to the concerned members/not promoting respect
      • It is against the Christian teaching of monogamy
      • Can lead to street children/increase in crime
      • Can lead to mistreatment of the partial orphans//widow
      • It can create psychological/emotional problems /stress