CRE Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Mathioya Mock 2021 Exams

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Instructions to candidates:

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

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QUESTIONS

  1.                          
    1. Explain the Jewish expectations of the Messiah (7mks)
    2. Describe the visit of the angel of the Lord to the shepherds on the night Jesus was born (Luke 2:8-20) (8mks)
    3. Give five reasons why Christians present gifts to new born babies (5mks)
  2.                    
    1. Give six reasons why Jesus used parables during his teachings (6mks)
    2. Narrate the parable of the good Samaritan (8mks)
    3. Outline six reasons why some Christians in Kenya find it difficult to help the needy in the society (6mks)
  3.                  
    1. Outline six signs of the end times as taught by Jesus Luke 21:5-38 (6mks)
    2. Identify the events that took place between the death and burial of Jesus (Luke 23: 44-56) (7mks)
    3.  How are Christians preparing themselves for the Second coming of Christ? (7mks)
  4.                  
    1. Describe the events that took place on the day of Pentecost. Act 2: 1 – 41 (8mks)
    2. State five ways in whichChristians can identify those who are led by the Holy Spirit among themselves? (5mks)
    3. How are the gifts of the Holy Spirit Manifested in the church today? (7mks)
  5.                        
    1. State Eight similarities in the Christian and traditional African view on marriage (8mks)
    2. Give Six reasons why some young people are choosing to remain unmarried in Kenya today (6mks)
    3. Identify Six ways in which the church is helping to solve the problem of domestic violence in Kenya today (6mks)
  6.                    
    1. List Seven ways in which wealth is acquired in traditional African Communities (7mks) 
    2. Give Seven reasons why corruption is widespread in Kenya Today (7mks)
    3. Outline Six ways in which the church is using to eradicate poverty in Kenya Today (6mks)


MARKING SCHEME

  1.                              
    1. Explain the Jewish expectations of the Messiah (7mks)
      1. The Jews expected a political leader who would overthrow their colonial rulers (the Romans)
      2. The messiah would rule the world from Jerusalem and receive homage from all the nations of the earth.
      3. The Messianic city of Jerusalem would be the new political center of the world
      4. The arrival of the messiah would be preceded by cosmic signs
      5. The messiah would be a descendant of David
      6. The messiah would come after the return of Elijah
      7. He would not be associated with the poor, sinners and the gentiles
      8. He would uphold Judaism/ law of Moses
      9. Would administer law and justice
      10. He would have God’s spirit to perform miracles
      11. Would bring judgment on Israel’s enemies
        Any 7x1=7mks
    2. Describe the visit of the angel of Lord to the shepherds on the night Jesus was born (Luke 2:8-20) (8mks)
      1. An angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds who were looking after their flock
      2.  An angel appeared to them
      3. They were afraid/ angel told them not to be afraid
      4. Angel told them the savior of the world had been born in Bethlehem
      5. Angel told them to go into the city and would find they boy wrapped in swaddling clothes
      6. A multitude of angels appeared singing praises of God
      7. The angels disappeared
      8. The shepherds hurried to see the Baby
      9. They went and found the child
      10. The shepherds returned to their home / work praising God
        Any 8x1=8mks
    3. Give five reasons why Christians present gifts to new born babies (5mks)
      1. To welcome the baby into the family/ world
      2. A way of thanking God
      3. To congratulate the mother/ parents
      4. To express their joy/ happiness
      5. To follow the biblical practices
      6. A sign of love for the baby/ concern for baby’s welfare
        First 5x1=5mks
  2. Give six reasons why Jesus used parables during his teachings (6mks)
    1. It was a common way of teaching at the time
      1. To vary his teachings/ enrich his teachings
      2. To avoid direct confrontation with the Pharisees and the teachers of the Law
      3. To attract the attention of his listeners
      4. He was a gifted teacher
      5. To help his listeners understand his teachings
      6. To challenge his followers to think critically
      7. To have a chance to provide private tuition to his disciples
        First 6x1=6mks
    2. Narrate the parable of the good Samaritan (8mks)
      1. A lawyer asked Jesus who was his neighbor
      2. Jesus told a story
      3. A man was moving from Jerusalem to Jericho
      4. On the way he was attacked by robbers who beat him and left him to die
      5. A priest passed by and seeing him passed on the other side of the road
      6. A Levite passed by and also ignored him
      7. A Samaritan saw the man and felt pity
      8. He wiped his wounds and dressed them
      9. He carried him on his donkey/ took him to an inn
      10. He took care of him
      11. Next morning he gave the owner of the inn 2 denarii to take care of the man
      12. Jesus asked the lawyer who among the three was a good neighbor
      13. Lawyer replied that it was the Samaritan
      14. Jesus told him to go and do likewise
        Any 8x1=8mks
    3. Outline six reasons why some Christians in Kenya find it difficult to help the needy in society (6mks)
      1. Inadequate resources/ poverty
      2. Too many needy cases
      3. Difficult to identify genuinely needy cases
      4. Tribal/ethnic differences
      5. Poor transport network making it difficult to reach some areas
      6. Denominational differences
      7. Lack of time/ too busy
      8. Individualism/selfishness
      9. Political affiliation
        First 6x1=6mks
  3. Outline six signs of the end times as taught by Jesus Luke 21:5-38 (6mks)
    1. People will come claiming to be the Messiah
      1. There would be wars between nations
      2. Natural calamities like earthquakes would occur
      3. Followers of Christ will be persecuted/ hated
      4. There would be famine/pestilence
      5. Strange beings would appear from the sky
        First 6x1=6mks
    2. Identify the events that took place between the death and burial of Jesus (Luke 23: 44-56) (7mks)
      1. There was total darkness for 3 hours
      2. The curtain of the temple was torn into two
      3. Jesus committed his spirit to the Lord
      4. The centurion said that Jesus was surely innocent
      5. The people returned home beating their breasts/ mourning
      6. The people who had followed Jesus stood at a distance watching in disbelief
      7. Joseph of Arimathea requested to be allowed to bury Jesus’ body
      8. He wrapped the body with linen clothes
      9. He laid/ buried Jesus’ body in a tomb that had not been used before
      10. The women who had come from Galilee followed Jesus of Arimathea to see where the body was buried
      11. They went back to prepare oil to apply on Jesus’ body
        Any 7x1=7mks
    3. How are Christians preparing themselves for the Second coming of Christ (7mks)
      1. Praying/ fasting
      2. Living holy lives
      3. Helping the poor/ needy in society
      4. Christians repent their sins
      5. Reading the word of God
      6. Preaching the word of God
      7. Accepting/ confessing Jesus as their personal savior
      8. Fellowshipping together
        Any 7x1=7mks
  4. Describe the events that took place on the day of Pentecost. Act 2: 1 – 41 (8mks)
    1. The Apostles had gathered in one place on the day of Pentecost
      1. A sound came from heaven like a mighty wind which filled the house
      2. There appeared tongues of fire which rested on each one of them
      3. The Apostles were all filled with the Holy Spirit
      4. They started talking in tongues
      5. The multitude mocked the disciples of being drunk
      6. The multitude in Jerusalem were amazed/ wondered at what was happening to the Apostles
      7. Peter defended the disciples/explained the meaning of the event
      8. Peter preached to the multitude about the Ministry of Jesus
      9. The people asked peter what they could do about the message
      10. Peter told them to repent/ be baptized in the name of Jesus
      11. Three thousand people repented/ were baptized.
        Any 8 × 1 = 8mks
    2. State five ways in which Christians identify those who are led by the Holy Spirit among themselves? (5mks)
      1. By listening to the confession of fellow Christians/ should confess Christ
      2. By analyzing the kind of doctrine they preach/ teach whether it is centered on Jesus Christ
      3. By examining the lives of fellow Christians, whether they possess the fruit of the Holy spirit
      4. When a believer does not use the gifts of the Holy spirit for Selfish gain/motive
      5. When a Christian gives glory/ praise to God after performing a miracle/serving
      6. When a Christian leads people to Christ/ repentance
      7. By observing their way of life/ behavior/not led by the flesh
        First 5 × 1 = 5mks
    3. How are the gifts of the Holy Spirit Manifested in the church today? (7mks)
      1. Through prayers
      2. By the unity of believers/ecumenism
      3. Through the wise decisions made in church
      4. There is faith healing / cast out of demons in the church/any other miracle
      5. Through preaching/ teaching of the Word of God/ Evangelism / prophesy
      6. By Christians helping the poor / giving alms
      7. Through the giving of tithes/offerings in church
      8. Christians receive revelations/word of knowledge
      9. They speak in tongues / able to interpret tongues
      10. Through repentance / confession of sins/forgiving
      11. Through singing/ dancing / composing songs
        Any 7x1=7mks
  5. State Eight similarities between the Christian and traditional African view on marriage (8mks)
    1. In both, marriage is ordained/blessed by God/gift from God
      1. In both, marriage is for procreation
      2. In both, marriage is for companionship
      3. In both, marriage should be permanent
      4. In both, marriage gives a new status to those who enter/ qualifies them for leadership roles
      5. In both, the husband and wife should respect/ love each other
      6. Faithfulness in marriage is encouraged
      7. In both, marriage is encouraged after the death of the spouse
      8. In both, the husband and wife should give conjugal rights to each other
      9. In both, the husband is the head of the family.
        First 8x1 = 8mks
    2. Give Six reasons why some young people are choosing to remain unmarried in Kenya today (6mks)
      1. They have seen/experienced incidents of broken marriages / unfaithfulness in marriage
      2. In order to purse their career/ education
      3. They are not ready to take responsibilities of marriage
      4. Poverty/ lack of jobs/ inadequate resources to start a family/ economic empowerment
      5. Permissiveness allows many to satisfy their sexual lust without marriage commitment
      6. Failure to get an expected ideal partner
      7. Marriage is no longer a communal duty/ it is an individual decision
      8. Religious commitment/ superstitions hinder one from involving themselves in marriage
      9. Low self-esteem/ lack of confidence/ fear of being rejected / failed relationship
        First 6 x1 = 6marks
    3. Identify Six ways in which the church is helping to solve the problem of domestic violence in Kenya today. (6mks)
      1. Praying for families
      2. Offering guidance and counseling e.g. to couples who are affected
      3. Holding seminars / conferences for married couples
      4. Developing mass media programs on family relationship
      5. Teaching on the need for love/respect/tolerance in marriage
      6. Visiting members in their/ homes to encourage them
      7. Giving material assistance / employment to the needy
      8. Condemn all forms of violence
      9. Settling disputes among couples/ children.
      10. Reporting the perpetrators/ law breakers
        First 5x 1 = 5marks
  6. List seven ways in which wealth is acquired in traditional African Communities. (7mks)
    1. Through payment of bride wealth / dowry.
      1. Through farming/ livestock rearing.
      2. Through barter trade/ exchange of goods and services.
      3. Marrying many wives/ having many children.
      4. Through raids/wars.
      5. By using skills/talents.
      6. By utilizing natural / available resources.
      7. Through receiving gifts.
      8. Inheritance
        First 7x1 = 7mks
    2. Give seven reasons why corruption is widespread in Kenya Today. (7mks)
      1. Unemployment
      2. Poverty
      3. Greed for wealth/ Greed for money
      4. Lack of morals/ integrity by some people
      5. Ignorance of the law
      6. Fear of arrest/ punishment make law breakers to engage in corrupt deals
      7. Weak judicial system
      8. Poor role models
      9. Some people feel that they have not been adequately paid for work done hence engage in corrupt acts to compensate themselves
      10. Desire for instant services
      11. Due to tribal/ ethnic affiliations
        First 7x1=7mks
    3. Outline six ways in which the church is using to eradicate poverty in Kenya Today. (6mks)
      1. The church preaches / teaches / encourages hard work among the citizens which enables them to fight poverty
      2. The church speaks against vices like oppression/ exploitation of the poor by the rich in the society which are promoting poverty
      3. The church takes care of the poor by providing them with material possession/ give soft loans
      4. The church has established projects that offer employment to members of the society, this enables them to take care of their needs
      5. The church gives out bursaries to the needy children enabling them undertake education and get employment
      6. The church is offering subsidized medical services which enhance the economic output productivity of the people
      7. The church is working together with the government to create a peaceful society which promotes economic social development
      8. The church prays for God’s intervention in the lives of the poor which gives them hope in life
      9. Guidance and counseling to the poor
      10. Formal/ informal training to the needy
        First 6x1=6mks
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