CRE Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Mathioya Mock 2021 Exams

Instructions to candidates:

• This paper consists six questions.
• Answer any five
• Each question carries 20 marks

For examiners use only

QUESTIONS

1.                          
   1. State seven similarities in the two accounts of creation in Genesis 1 and 2 (7mks)
   2. Outline the teachings about human beings from the Biblical creation accounts (7mks)
   3. Identify six causes of evil in Kenya today (6mks)
2.                      
   1. Describe the incident in which Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac (Genesis 22:1-19) (8mks)
   2. Give seven characteristics of God’s covenant with Abraham (7mks)
   3. Outline five reasons why some Christians find it difficult to worship God (5mks)
3.                
   1. Describe the nature of the Canaanite religion (7mks)
   2. From the story of Naboth’s vineyard, explain the commandments which king Ahab and queen Jezebel broke (8mks)
   3. Identify six life skills that Christians need to fight corruption in Kenya today (5mks)
4.                
   1. Explain four teachings of prophet Amos on Social Justice and responsibility in Israel (8mks)
   2. Outline reasons why prophet Amos condemned idolatry in Israel (7mks)
   3. Give five obstacles the church is facing in trying to curb injustice in Kenya today (5mks)
5.                  
   1. Outline the problems that Nehemiah encountered in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem (7mks)
   2. Identify six occasions when Nehemiah prayed (6mks)
   3. State the importance of Prayer in the life of a Christian (7mks)
6.                    
   1. Identify six regulations that an expectant mother is required to observe in traditional African Communities (6mks)
   2. Explain the rituals performed during the birth of a baby in traditional African Communities (7mks)
   3. State seven factors that undermine the role of medicine men in Kenya today (7mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1.                      
   1. State seven similarities in the two accounts of creation in Genesis 1 and 2 (7mks)
      1. In both God is the sole creator
      2. In both creation includes living and non-living things
      3. In both God is the provider/ sustainer of the universe
      4. In both human beings are given responsibilities
      5. In both human beings are in charge of God’s creation
      6. In both human beings share in the life of God
      7. In both human beings are special beings
      8. In both God is seen as a worker
         First 7x1=7mks
   2. Outline teachings about human beings from the Biblical creation accounts (7mks)
      1. Human beings are created in the image and likeness of God
      2. Human beings are co-creators with God
      3. Human beings have the breathe of life from God
      4. Human beings have dominion over God’s creation
      5. Human beings have the ability to think/ reason
      6. Human beings are social beings/ companionship
      7. Human beings are to use God’s creation for their benefit
      8. Man and woman are equal before God/ created by God
      9. Human are created for pro-creation
      10. Human beings are to fellowship with God/ special creatures
      11. Woman was created out of man’s rib
          Any 7x1=7mks
   3. Identify six causes of evil in Kenya today (6mks)
      1. Poverty
      2. Corruption/ greed/ selfishness
      3. Disobedience/ rebellion
      4. In ability to forgive others
      5. Influence from the media
      6. Peer pressure/ wrong choices
      7. Unemployment
      8. Permissiveness in society/ Breakdown of the traditional African values
      9. Influence from drugs and substance abuse
      10. Poor role models
      11. Lack of guidance and counselling
      12. Individualism
          First 6x1=6mks
2.                  
   1. Describe the incident in which Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac (Genesis 22:1-19) (8mks)
      1. God told Abraham to sacrifice his only son Isaac
      2. Abraham took his son, 2 servants and firewood
      3. They arrived at the foot of the mountain after 3 days
      4. Abraham asked his servants to remain as he and Isaac went up the mountain to worship
      5. Abraham took Isaac, firewood and knife and went up
      6. Isaac asked the father where the animal of sacrifice was
      7. Abraham told him the lord would provide
      8. When they arrived at the place of sacrifice, Abraham built an altar
      9. He took his son, tied him and placed him on the altar
      10. Abraham took out his knife and wanted to slay his son but the angel of the lord stopped him
      11. Abraham saw a ram and offered it to God
      12. Abraham called the place the Lord will provide
      13. The angel of the lord gave promises to Abraham
      14. Abraham returned home with his son Isaac
          Any 8x1=8mks
   2. Give seven characteristics of God’s covenant with Abraham (7mks)
      1. The covenant was between two un equal parties
      2. It was unconditional
      3. It had promises to be fulfilled
      4. It had an outward sign – (circumcision)
      5. It was sealed through sacrifice
      6. It was voluntary
      7. It was binding
      8. The covenant was initiated by God
         First 7x1=7mks
   3. Outline five reasons why some Christians find it difficult to worship God (5mks)
      1. Some have a lot of wealth they see no need to worship God
      2. Some are very poor thus lose faith
      3. Poor role models
      4. Influence by modern technology
      5. Conflicts in churches/ wrangles
      6. Weak faith in God
      7. Unanswered prayers
      8. Devil worship/ witch craft
      9. Some fear being ridiculed by friends
      10. Ethnic differences/ discrimination
      11. Hostility/ insecurity/ diseases
      12. Job commitment
      13. Permissiveness in society
          First 5x1=5mks
3.              
   1. Describe the nature of the Canaanite religion (7mks)
      1. It was polytheistic in nature as many gods and goddesses were worshipped
      2. The Canaanites performed religious rituals
      3. Human and animal sacrifices were offered
      4. Temples and shrines were built and dedicated to the gods and goddesses
      5. They had religious festivals to honor their gods
      6. The Canaanites made image/ idols to represent their gods
      7. It was a Nature religion / according to seasons/climate
      8. Practiced temple prostitution
      9. There were prophets and prophetesses for the gods
         Any 7x1=7mks
   2. From the story of Naboth’s vineyard, explain the commandments which king Ahab and queen Jezebel broke (8mks)
      1. Commandment not to kill when they planned for the stoning of Naboth
      2. Commandment not to covet neighbours property when Ahab wanted Naboth’s vineyard
      3. Commandment not to steal when they took Naboth’s vineyard
      4. Commandment not to bear false witness when they/ Jezebel forged letters accusing Naboth of blasphemy and treason
      5. Commandment not to use God’s name in vain when they accused Naboth of blasphemy
         Any 4x2=8mks
   3. Identify five life skills that Christians need to fight corruption in Kenya today (5mks)
      1. Critical thinking
      2. Creative thinking
      3. Decision making
      4. Conflict resolution
      5. Tolerance
      6. Assertiveness
      7. Self esteem
      8. Self-awareness
      9. Empathy
      10. Effective communication
          First 5x1=5mks
4.                        
   1. Explain four teachings of prophet Amos on Social Justice and responsibility in Israel (8mks)
      1. Oppression of the poor- the people of Israel sold the poor for silver / a pair of shoes/ practiced slavery
      2. Corruption / bribery – legal injustices were taking place in court of law/ they took bribes / imposed heavy fines on the innocent
      3. Prophet Amos condemned the rich for being selfish / greedy / living in luxury at the expense of the poor
      4. Self- indulgence / false sense of security Amos condemned those leaders who could sit at their homes and expected the common people to go to them for help / advice
      5. Cheating in business – they tampered with the standard weighing scales so that the customer could get less than what was paid for / overcharged on goods that were sold / sold goods of low quality to the poor/ mixed grain with staff
      6. Bribery and violence – there was violence in the city / great unrest/ disintegration of the rule of law/ taking away their grains
      7. Sexual immorality / temple prostitution – the Israelites had agreed to pagan practice of prostitution in the place of worship / wider spread of sexuality in the land
      8. Drunkardness they forced the Nazarites to take wine / excessive drinking.
         First 4 × 2= 8 mks
   2. Outline reasons why prophet Amos condemned idolatry in Israel (7mks)
      1. It was against the commandments of God
      2. It showed lack of knowledge of the true God of Israel
      3. It was an act of rebellion
      4. Idols were powerless/ could not save them
      5. The worship of idols was an indication of the Israelites having abandoned the true / first love
      6. Idolatry was like pursuing vanity/ waste of time / useless
      7. Idols were made of human beings
      8. Worshiping of idols made the Israelites lose their identity as the chosen people of God.
         Any 7 × 1 = 7mks
   3. Give five obstacles the church is facing in trying to curb injustice in Kenya today. (5mks)
      1. Rampant corruption/ bribery in the society
      2. Lenient punishment is given to those who break the laws
      3. Break down of traditional customs / norms/ permissiveness in the society
      4. There is poverty/ unemployment among the people
      5. Lack of role models/some leaders are involved in practicing injustices
      6. There are organized crimes/ cartels in the society.
         First 5 × 1 = 5 mks
5.                  
   1. Outline the problems that Nehemiah encountered in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem (7mks)
      1. The officials of Tekoa did not co-operate with him. Nehemiah : 3:5
      2. He was ridiculed by Sanballat and Tobiah. Nehemiah 2:17 – 19, 4 : 2 – 3
      3. He received threats of violence from the enemies Nehemiah 4: 7 – 8
      4. A trap was laid to derail his mission of rebuilding the wall. Nehemiah 4: 12
      5. There was a plot to kill him. Nehemiah 6 : 2 – 3
      6. Insecurity from the enemies. Nehemiah 4: 11 – 12
      7. False prophets tried to discourage him. 6;14
      8. Opposition from the Jewish nobles Nehemiah 4: 19
      9. False accusation from his enemies. Nehemiah 6 : 5 - 9
         Any 7× 1 = 7mks
   2. Identify six occasions when Nehemiah prayed. (6mks)
      1. He prayed when he got a bad report from the Jews that Jerusalem was in ruins
      2. When he was about to ask for Permission from King Artaxerxes to go to Judah and rebuild the wall of Jerusalem
      3. When Sanballat ridiculed the rebuilding of the wall/mocked/discouraged
      4. When Sanballat/Tobiah/Ammonites threatened to fight the people of Jerusalem
      5. When he was threatened to be killed by his enemies
      6. When he had purified the rooms in the house of God
      7. After warning the people against ignoring the Sabbath law
      8. After he had stopped the Israelites from intermarrying with the foreigners
      9. When he was falsely accused of treason/ planning rebellion.
         First 6 × 1 = 6 mks
   3. State the importance of Prayer in the life of Christian. (7mks)
      1. A way of communicating with God/ Fellowship with God
      2. Christian faith is strengthened
      3. Christian have opportunity to confess/seek for forgiveness through prayer
      4. Christian thank God for blessings received
      5. Ask/petition God for their needs through prayer/asking for blessings
      6. They use prayer to intercede/show concern for others
      7. In obedience to the teachings of Jesus/the bible
      8. It is a way of emulating the example set by Jesus
      9. A way of praising/adoring God
      10. Promote unity among believers
      11. To seek God’s will/guidance.
          Any 7 × 1 = 7mks
6.                      
   1. Identify six regulations that an expectant mother is required to observe in traditional African Communities (6mks)
      1. An expectant mother is supposed to eat special food/avoid eggs/fatty meat/alcohol
      2. She is not expected to perform heavy duties farm work/splitting of firewood
      3. She is to avoid sexual intercourse
      4. She is not supposed to handle iron/sharp objects to avoid injury
      5. She is not supposed to speak face to face with her husband
      6. To wear protective charms against evil eye/ to protect her unborn child
      7. She is required to return to her mother/ parents’ home for delivery
      8. She is supposed to be checked frequently/ counseled by traditional midwives
      9. She is to be given special herbs to keep the health of the baby
      10. Make sacrifices/appease spirits/ ancestors/God
      11. Avoid coming into contact with certain people/ functions/places.
          First 6 × 1 = 6mks
   2. Explain the rituals performed during the birth of a baby in traditional African Communities (7mks)
      1. Cutting of umbilical cord symbolizes the separation of the child from the mother
      2. Burying of the placenta/umbilical cord in a special place/banana plantation/family shrine for continuity of life
      3. Shaving of the mother/baby’s hair signifies new beginning/casts off pregnancy stage
      4. Treatment of the baby/mother with herbs/ wearing of charms is done for protection
      5. Ululations are made according to the sex of the baby to announce the sex of the child
      6. Mother/ baby are secluded for a period of time to give the mother time to rest
      7. There is celebration/singing and dancing/feasting to welcome the new member of the community
      8. There is presentation of gifts to the mother/ newborn baby to celebrate them/holding the baby to signify shared responsibilities
      9. Sacrifices/offerings are made to God as a sign of thanksgiving/prayers to bless the baby and mother
      10. Rituals for purifications are carried out to clean the mother from the process of child birth/bathing the baby/mother
      11. The baby is given a name for identity
      12. The baby is given sweet and bitter substances symbolizing good and bad experiences.
          Any 7 × 1 = 7mks
   3. State seven factors that undermine the role of medicine men in Kenya today. (7mks)
      1. Introduction of western medicine men hospitals/new inventions/science and technology
      2. Emergence of new religions which do not support medicine men
      3. Destruction of forests/herbs/deforestation
      4. Lack of proper education by herbalist/ professionalism/ lack of proper dosage
      5. Herbal medicine is cumbersome to look for
      6. Low hygiene standards associated with herbal medicine
      7. Certain chronic diseases cannot be treated by some herbs
      8. Emergence of conmen/ quacks who give wrong medicine
      9. Urbanization/migration from rural to urban areas
      10. Lack of awareness/education on herbal medicine by the public
      11. Strict government policies/ rules/regulations that control both herbal and modern medicine
      12. Modern/ formal education
          First 7 × 1 = 7 mks