CRE PAPER 1 - KCSE 2019 BAHATI MOCK EXAMINATION(WITH MARKING SCHEME)

ANSWER ANY FIVE QUESTIONS

1.  
   1. Identify ways in which teaching CRE in schools can lead to national unity(7marks)
   2. Describe the translation of the bible from the original language to the local language inKenya  (7marks)
   3. Give seven ways in which the bible suits the contemporary Christian living (6marks)
2.  
   1. Outline the instructions given to Abraham concerning circumcision in Genesis 17:10-14 (6marks)
   2. Identify seven ways in which the promises of Abraham were later fulfilled(7marks)
   3. Identify the elements of Jewish worship which are found in Christian worship today           (7marks)
3.  
   1. Give six conditions that made it difficult for Elijah to stop idolatry in Israel (6marks)
   2. Differentiate between Yahweh worship and Canaanitesworship (8marks)
   3. What purpose do church premises serve in today’s Christianity (6marks?)
4.  
   1. Outline seven similarities between the Old testament and the traditional African prophets      (7marks)
   2. State seven ways in which God would punish Israel for their evil according to prophet Amos(7marks)
   3. How does the church in Kenya punish errant members (6marks)
5.  
   1. State the promises that the Israelites made when they renewed their covenantwith God during the time of Nehemiah (7marks)
   2. Give six reasons why Nehemiah carried out religious reforms in Judah (7marks)
   3. Outline five ways in which the government of Kenya supports church leaders in their work(6marks)
6.  
   1. Why was naming ceremony important in traditional African society(6marks)
   2. State seven practices in traditional African society that show their belief in life after death (7marks)
   3. Give seven reasons why single parenthood was rare in traditional African community (7marks)

MARKING SCHEME

1.  
   1. identify ways in which teaching CRE in schools can lead to national unity (7marks)
      1. It enables the learner to develop a sense of belonging and self-worth
      2. It enables the leaner to get into careers through which they bring socio-economic changes in the society
      3. It teaches learner that each person is created in the image and likeness of God
      4. It makes learners acquire basic principles of Christian living.
      5. It enables the learners to tolerate and appreciate others.
      6. It enables learners to appreciate their own culture heritage and that of others.
      7. It encourages respect to authority /law in the country.
      8. It teaches on social equality of all races and tribes
   2. Describe the translation of the bible from the original language to the local languagein Kenya (6marks
      1. It was originally written in Hebrew language
      2. Greek scholars translated the New Testament into Greek language. It was called the Septuagint.
      3. In the 4^th century it was translated into the Latin language in a version called Vulgate.
      4. Martin Luther translated the bible into German language.
      5. John Wycliffe translated the bible into English language.
      6. The missionaries translated Parts of the bible into Kiswahili and Taita language.
      7. Later it was translated by the Kenya bible society into several local languages.
   3. Give seven ways in which the bible suits the contemporary Christian living(6marks)
      1. The bible is used as akey resource material in teaching Christian religious education in schools.
      2. The bible is used in swearing in leaders at any level.
      3. The bible is used in ceremonies such as weddings, burials and baptism.
      4. The bible is used while taking oaths.
      5. The bible is used as basic reference book for instilling knowledge about God/preaching
      6. Used when writing Christian literatures, books, magazines.
      7. The bible is used in composing Christian songs.
      8. Making imprints on T-shirts, posters
      9. Used during guidance and counselling
      10. Its used as a prayer book
2.  
   1. Outline the instructions given to Abraham concerning circumcision in Genesis 17:10-14 (6 marks)
      1. Every male was to be circumcised.
      2. Circumcision was to be the cutting of the foreskin
      3. Every male was to be circumcised on the eighth day
      4. It was to be passed from one generation to another.
      5. Slaves bought with money were to be circumcised.
      6. Any uncircumcised male shall be an outcast/excommunicated/cut off.
      7. It was asign of an everlasting covenant between Abraham, his descendants and God.
      8. It was a sign of obedience and faith in God.
   2. Identify seven ways in which the promises of Abraham were later fulfilled (7 marks)
      1. Abraham got a son who was called Isaac
      2. Abraham and his descendants settled in the Promised Land Canaan.
      3. The Israelites were rescued from the Egyptians bondage/slavery.
      4. Abraham lived long/died in a good ripe age.
      5. Some of his descendants became kings for example David and Solomon.
      6. Abraham had many descendants who are the present Christians.
      7. His name would be great, Christians still refer to him as a father of faith.
   3. Identify the elements of Jewish worship which are found in Christian worship today (7marks)
      1. Observance of Sabbath
      2. Observance of Passover which is the Christian Easter and Lord’s Supper.
      3. Giving of tithes and offerings
      4. Reading the bible
      5. Building of altars
      6. Following the Ten Commandments
      7. Child dedication
      8. Prayers/fasting
      9. Singing during worship.
      10. Giving of the first fruit.
      11. Teaching of young children/catechism classes.
3.  
   1. Give six conditions that made it difficult for Elijah to stop idolatry in israel (6marks)
      1. Existence of false prophets who gave false promises to the Israelites
      2. There was persecution of true prophets by Jezebel
      3. The Canaanites religion had a strong influence on the Israelites.
      4. Baalism was a made a state religion.
      5. The kings themselves practiced Idolatry.
      6. Elijah was the only prophet of Yahweh therefore he lacked support
      7. King Ahab adopted his wives way of worship and brought the worship of gods.
      8. King Ahab allowed the building of the temple/high places for the worship of Baal.
   2. Differentiate between Yahweh worship and Canaanites worship (8marks)
      1. The Israelites worshipped only one God while the Canaanites had many gods/goddesses
      2. Israelites worshipped in temples/ synagogues while the Canaanites worshipped on high places, shrines, under trees and at times in temples.
      3. The Israelites worship calendar was linear while the Canaanites calendar was cyclic/ seasonal.
      4. Canaanites’ had a family of gods while Yahweh was in charge of everything.
      5. The Canaanites practiced temple prostitution while Jewish upheld sexual purity.
      6. The Canaanites were represented by images while Yahweh was unseen. (4*2=8marks)
   3. What purpose do church premises serve in today’s Christianity (6marks?)
      1. It acts as a center of worship where faithful gather to pray and worship God
      2. It is where ceremonies are held like baptism, ordinations and weddings.
      3. It acts as a house for the parish priest.
      4. It is where children are dedicated and the first fruit of the harvest
      5. It acts as a training/education center where seminars and youth rallies are held.
      6. It is sometimes used as a business center where items made by the church to generate money are announced and transaction.
      7. It is where errant members are disciplined for example banned from partaking in the sacrament.
      8. Its where confession, repentance and forgiveness of sin takes place.
4.  
   1. Outline seven similarities between the Old Testament and the traditional African prophets (7marks)
      1. They both acted as mediators between God and the people.
      2. They both foretold the future.
      3. They both condemned evil in the society.
      4. They both spoke with authority.
      5. They both had supernatural powers since they communicated with God through dreams and visions.
      6. They both lead people in religious ceremonies and rituals.
      7. Both were called by God to pass messages to the people.
      8. In both their prophecies were fulfilled.
      9. In both they were people of high integrity and moral standard.
      10. They both received revelation from God.
   2. State seven ways in which God would punish Israel for their evil according to prophet Amos(7marks)
      1. Invasion by a foreign nation
      2. Destruction of the places of worship.
      3. Attack by epidemics/pestilences.
      4. Inform of fire.
      5. They would be taken to exile.
      6. God would send an eclipse/the sun would go down at noon.
      7. God would send an earthquake to destroy their houses.
      8. There would be famine for the word of God
      9. The rich who oppressed the poor will not enjoy their wealth.
   3. How does the church in Kenya punish errant members (6marks)
      1. The church suspend them
      2. They are denied leadership positions.
      3. They are warned.
      4. They are sacked from their jobs/demoted
      5. They are excommunicated from the church.
      6. They are denied participation in the church activities.
      7. They are condemned publicly.
      8. Some were transferred to hardship areas. 
5.  
   1. State the promises that the Israelites made when they renewed their covenant with God during the time of Nehemiah (7marks)
      1. They were to live according to Gods law.
      2. They would not intermarry with foreigners.
      3. They promised to forgo the crops in their farm every seventh year/ exactions of every debt
      4. They were to take care of the house of God.
      5. They were to provide woods for burnt incense/wisely select a priest or Levite in charge
      6. They were to offer the first fruit of their harvest.
      7. They were to pay their tithes according to the law.
      8. They will not transact business on sabbath
   2. Give six reasons why Nehemiah carried out religious reforms in Judah (7marks)
      1. To preserve the identity of the Jews as the people of God.
      2. To separate the Jews from foreign influence.
      3. To restore the true worship of one God.
      4. To cleanse the Jews who had intermarried with foreigners/exposed to idolatry.
      5. To restore the tithing system that had been forgotten.
      6. To purify the temple which had been defiled.
      7. To ensure the Sabbath day was free from business activities.
      8. To restore the service of the Levites as the priest in the temple
   3. Outline five ways in which the government of Kenya supports church leaders in their work(6marks)
      1. By giving financially /material assistance for development.
      2. By setting aside land for the construction of the church.
      3. Government allowing freedom of worship far all.
      4. By organizing national prayer day.
      5. By government recognizing the church calendar.
      6. By including Christian Religious Education in the curriculum
      7. By supporting church-sponsored institutions.
      8. By employing church chaplains in institutions and governments offices.
6.  
   1. Why was naming ceremony important in traditional African society(6marks)
      1. To show that the child has been accepted in the community.
      2. To give the child an identity.
      3. To appease the ancestors by naming the child after them.
      4. It was a sign of continuity of the society.
      5. It brought unity among the people.
      6. To thank God for the gift of the new born
      7. It enables us to remember important events and people.
      8. To show the link between the living and the dead.
   2. State seven practices in traditional African society that show their belief in life after death (7marks)
      1. Naming children after the dead.
      2. Burying the dead with some property.
      3. Inviting them into important occasions/invoking them
      4. Offering sacrifice to the dead.
      5. Pouring libation.
      6. Taking care of their graves.
      7. Holding commemorations ceremonies
      8. Giving them a decent burial.
      9. Fulfilling their wishes
   3. Give seven reasons why single parenthood was rare in traditional African community(7marks
      1. All people were encouraged to marry.
      2. Divorce was discouraged.
      3. Premarital sex was strongly condemned
      4. Marriage was highly valued
      5. A girl who got pregnant out of wedlock was married of to an old man.
      6. When a spouse died aman was encouraged to marry while a woman was inherited.
      7. There was severe punishment to irresponsible sexual behavior which discouraged pregnancy out of wedlock.
      8. Marriage was a communal affair.
      9. Virginity/sexual purity was highly valued.