CRE Paper 1 - 2021 KCSE Prediction Questions and Answers Set 1

Instructions to Candidates

• This paper consists of six questions.
• Answer any five questions in the spaces provided.
• Each question carries 20 marks

1.  
   1. Name any 8 historical book in the Old Testament   (8mks)
   2. Outline the reasons why the bible is referred to as good news. (6mks)
   3. Give 6 occasions when Christians use the bible (6mks)
2.  
   1. Narrate the covenant making between God and Abraham (Gen 15: 1 – 18)                  (7mks)
   2. What are the differences between the African and the Jewish? (8mks)
   3. Mention the significance of Gods covenant with Abraham.   (5mks)
3.  
   1. Explain 6 ways used by King David to promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel.        (6mks)
   2. Identify King Solomon’s achievements in Israel (7mks)
   3. How do Christians in Kenya demonstrate their faith in God? (7mks)
4.  
   1. Describe the 3 groups of true prophets in the Old Testament    (6mks)
   2. Give 6 similarities between the traditional African prophets and the true prophets in the Old Testament (6mks)
   3. State the problems experienced by church leaders in their work. (8mks)
5.  
   1. What was the content of Jeremiah’s letter to the exiles? Jer 29:5 – 10    (7mks)
   2. Explain the challenges faced by prophet Jeremiah during his ministry (7mks)
   3. Give 6 ways through which Christians settle disagreements among themselves.   (6mks)
6.  
   1. What changes have taken place in land ownership in Kenya today?   (6mks)
   2. List down the measures taken by the traditional marriage. (7mks)
   3. Give reasons why people marry. (6mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1.  
   1. Historical books in the old testament
      • Joshua
      • Judges
      • Ruth
      • I Samuel
      • 2 Samuel
      • 1 king
      • 2 king
      • 1 chronicles
      • 2chronicles
      • Ezra
      • Nehemiah
      • Esther. (8 x 1 = 8mks)
   2. Reasons why the bible is referred to as good news.
      • It contains message of hope to Christians
      • It contains message of reconciliation.
      • Through it man gets salvation from his fallen state.
      • It gives man a revelation of mysteries.
      • Through it God communicates hiss will to human kind.
      • It brings man closer to God.
      • It makes man aware of his final destiny (6 x 1 = 6mk)
   3. Occasions when Christians use the bible
      • To teach CRE in schools
      • While preaching/church sermon
      • Reading for spiritual nourishment
      • When swearing in leaders
      • When instructing new concerts/bible study
      • When composing gospel songs/Christian literature.
      • Swearing witnesses in the court of law. (6 x 1 = 6mks)
2.  
   1. covenant making between God and Abraham Gen 15: 1 – 18
      • In a vision God promise Abraham a heir.
      • Abraham then asked God for a sign.
      • God showed Abraham the stars in the sky an told him to count.
      • God then promised him many descendants as the stars.
      • He then asked him to bring animals for sacrifice.
      • Abraham then cut the animals into halves except the birds.
      • He laid the cut halves in two rows in the altar.
      • He guarded the sacrifices and drove among the birds of prey.
      • At sunset Abraham fell into a deep sleep and a thick clud covered him.
      • God gave other promises to Abraham.
      • A smoking fire pot and a flaming torch appeared and passed between the sacrice signifying that Abraham had entered into a covenant with God.
        (8   x 1 = 8 marks
   2. Differences between the African and Jewish practice of circumcision.
      • In the Jewish community circumcision is for the male children only whereas in African practices it is for both male and female.
      • Among the Jews, circumcision is performed on babies of 8 days whereas in traditional African communities, it is done during adolescence stage.
      • In African community it is a test of courage whereas in Jewish community it is a sign of covenant with God/sign a faith.
      • Circumcision in African communities is a communal practice whereas among the Jews only members of immediate family participate.
      • In traditional African communities initiates take up responsibilities while among the Jews the initiates are two young to shoulder any responsibility.
      • The Jews had only one form of initiation while the Africans have various forms.
      • In the Jewish community there was no seclusion period while in Afeican communities there is seclusion period.
      • In the Jewish community it was a command from God while in African community it is done in obedience to tradition and customs.
        (4 x 2 = 8mks)
   3. Significance of Gods covenant with Abraham.
      • God bound himself in a personal relationship with Abraham.
      • God assured Abraham of his protection.
      • God continued the salvation plan for mankind.
      • It showed gods commitment to Abraham and his people.
      • God confirmed the promises he made to Abraham. (5 x 1 = 5marks)
3.  
   1. How king David promoted the worship of Yahweh in Israel.
      • He brought the ark of covenant to Jerusalem.
      • He made Jerusalem a holy city where Israelites from all over the land came for important religious occasions.
      • He composed the psalms which were used in worship.
      • He showed respect to the prophets of Yahweh
      • He wanted to build a temple for God.
      • When he made mistakes he asked for Yahweh’s forgiveness.
      • He entered into a covenant with God.
      • He built altars/offered sacrifices for God. (6 x 1 = 6mks)
   2. King Solomon’s achievement in Israel.
      • He was a successful merchant.
      • He build up a professional army equipped with horse drawn chariots.
      • He allowed government officials to assist him it his administrate duties.
      • He developed diplomatic relations with foreign countries.
      • He was a great wise man.
      • He built a temple for God.
      • He brought the ark of covenant to the temple.
      • He composed 3000 proverbs and 1005 songs.
      • He metained peace and political stability in Israel
      • He increased the economic stability in Israel by exploiting copper deposits in Edom. (7 x 1 = 7marks)
   3. How Christians in Kenya demonstrate their faith in God.
      • Reading the bible
      • Going to church
      • Giving tithes and offering
      • Singing to God
      • Praying to God
      • Helping the needy
      • Building churches
      • Preaching/spreading the gospel 7 x 1 = 7 marks
4.  
   1. Three groups of true prophets in the old testament.
      • Major prophets- Their messages/books are clear and elaborate/prophesied over a long period of time e.g Isaiah
      • Minor prophets – They have short /brief message/prophesied over a short duration e.g Amos.
      • Canonical prophets – They are prophets whose utterances are recorded in books that bear their names.
      • Non – canonical prophets – These are prophets whose oracles/utterances have been compiled by other authors e.g. Elijah
      • Cultic prophets whose duties were associated with places of worship.
      • Early prophets – were sent by God for specific tasks e.g Moses. (6 x 1 = 6mks)
   2. Similarities between Traditional African and old testament prophets.
      • Both predicted future events.
      • Both acted as mediators between God and people.
      • Both had super natural powers to perform their duties.
      • Both were religious leaders.
      • Both played an advisory role to the political leaders.
      • Both condemned evil in the society
      • Both were role models. (6 x 1 = 6mks)
   3. Problems experienced by church leaders.
      • they are rejected and persecuted.
      • They have rivalry among themselves/superiority complex/inferiority complex.
      • Discrimination bases on nepotism/tribalism/gender status
      • Hypocrisy among church members.
      • Inadequate finance.
      • They encounter temptations in their duties.
      • Language barrier during spread of the gospel
      • Conflicting interpretation of the bible.
      • Political inference in their work.
      • Poor infrastructure makes it difficult for them
      • Insecurity/hostility. 8 x 1= 8mks
5.  
   1. Content of Jeremiah’s letter to the exiles.
      • Israelites to build houses and live in them
      • To plant gardens and eat their produce.
      • To take wives and have sons and daughters.
      • To marry off their sons and daughters
      • To multiply and increase in number.
      • To seek the city’s welfare while in Israel.
      • Not to let prophets or diviners deceive them.
      • God would restore them after 70 yrs in exile. (7 x 1 = 7mks)
   2. Challenges faced by Jeremiah during his ministry.
      • There was a plot against his life.
      • He lived a lonely life.
      • He was rejected by his own people.
      • People made false accusations against him.
      • He faced spiritual struggle as evil prospered instead of good.
      • Jeremiah was mocked and humiliated in public.
      • He was physically assaulted by pashhur.
      • He was thrown in a deep cistern
      • He was imprisoned. 7 x 1 = 7marks
   3. Ways through which Christians settle disagreements among themselves.
      • Paying visits to the offender.
      • By involving church leaders as arbitrators.
      • Forgiving one another.
      • Willingness to accept the mistake.
      • Withdrawing some privileges for some time so that one can reform.
      • Sharing meals together.
      • Shaking of hands. 6 x 1 = 6 marks
6.  
   1. Changes in land ownership
      • Land is owned by individuals not community.
      • Land has been commercialized
      • Title deeds are issued to show ownership
      • Woman and children can own land/inherit.
      • One can buy land and settle in any place of their choice
      • The landless are not taken care of (6 x 1 = 6mks)
   2. Measures taken by traditional African communities to discourage pregnancy before marriage.
      • There are taboos on sexual relationships
      • The entire African community is concerned about moral intergrity
      • Boys and girls are taught to respect each other
      • Elders are good role models
      • Early marriages are encouraged after initiation
      • Sex education is given to the youth to instill discipline and responsibility
      • Virginity was highly valued.
      • A girl who became pregnant before marriage was severely punished.
      • Mothers are held responsible for their daughters conduct.
      • Free mixing of girls and boys was restricted. 7 x 1 = 7 marks
   3. Reasons why people marry
      • To get children/procreation
      • To prevent irresponsible sexual behaviour
      • To create new relationships
      • To celebrate during the marriage ceremony
      • To improve the status of the individual
      • Marriage is a source wealth to the man and family as a whole.
      • Through marriage the living, the dead and the yet to be born are linked to each other.
      • Through marriage one gets an opportunity to learn new knowledge and skills.
        7 x 1 = 7 marks