CRE Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Lainaku II Joint Mock Examination 2023

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

• This paper consists of six questions.
• Answer any five questions in the foolscaps provided
• Each question has 20 marks
• Candidates are expected to write answers in English

1.  
   1. State six similarities found in both biblical and Traditional African view on creation. (6 marks)
   2. From the story of the fall of human being in Genesis chapter 3, state the effects of sin. (7 marks)
   3. What are the consequences of breaking taboos in Traditional African communities? (7 marks)
2.  
   1. Describe the background to the call of Abraham (Genesis 11:26-31) (6 marks)
   2. Give seven similarities between the Jewish and Traditional African practice of Circumcision (7 marks)
   3. Identify lessons that Christians learn about God from the call of Abraham (7 marks)
3.  
   1. Describe the contest at Mount Carmel during the time of Prophet Elijah (I kings 18:19-39) (8 marks)
   2. State seven effects of idolatry in Israel during the time of Elijah. (7 marks)
   3. Identify five modern forms of idolatry in the society today. (5 marks)
4.  
   1. Identify the role of prophets in the Old Testament. (7 marks)
   2. Outline seven reasons why prophet Amos condemned idolatry in Israel. (7 marks)
   3. State the relevance of Israel’s election to Christians. (6 marks)
5.  
   1. State the promises that the Israelites made when they renewed their covenant with God during the time of Nehemiah. (8 marks)
   2. Identify six ways in which Nehemiah demonstrated qualities of a good leader during his time (6 marks)
   3. State six problems that church leaders in Kenya face their work. (6 marks)
6.  
   1. Outline the causes of death in Traditional African communities. (7 marks)
   2. Explain the significance of rituals performed after the death of a person in traditional African communities. (7 marks)
   3. Describe six ways in which people in Traditional African community communicate with God  (6 marks)

MARKING SCHEME 

1.  
   1. State six similarities found in both biblical and Traditional view on creation. (6 marks)
      
      1. In both, creation is the work of a Supreme Being/ God.
      2. In both, God continues to provide/ sustain for his creation.
      3. In both, God is the source of life.
      4. In both, creation was done in an orderly manner.
      5. In both, human beings are at the center/ climax of God’s creation.
      6. In both, human beings are in charge of God’s creation/ have authority over creation.
      7. In both, human beings are to obey/ worship God.
      8. In both, God’s work of creation is ongoing.
      9. In both, God created male and female  (First 6x1= 6 mark)
   2. From the story of the fall of human being in Genesis chapter 3, state the effects of sin. (7 marks)
      
      1. Both Adam and Eve realized they were naked
      2. They became ashamed
      3. They hid from God / feared to face God
      4. They started blaming each other
      5. The serpent was cursed
      6. Enmity between the serpent and human being developed
      7. The woman was to experience pain in child bearing
      8. The man was made to rule over the woman
      9. The man was to toil/sweat in order to eat
      10. The ground was made to produce weeds and thorns
      11. Death was introduced in their lives
      12. They were chased /banished from the garden of Eden (7 x 1 = 7 marks)
   3. What are the consequences of breaking taboos in Traditional African communities? (7 marks)
      1. Paying of a fine
      2. Excommunication/ banishment/ ostracized/ Exile
      3. Punishment/ ridicule/ pain to the body
      4. Being killed
      5. Cleaning/ undergoing rituals
      6. Making sacrifices to appease the ancestors/ God/ Spirit
      7. Offering compensation
      8. Being cursed/ mysterious happenings
      9. Denial of privileges  (7 x 1 = 7 marks)
2.  
   1. Describe the background to the call of Abraham (Genesis 11:26-31) (6 marks)
      1. Abraham’s father was Terah
      2. Abraham had brothers Nahor and Haran
      3. His father Terah was a moon worshipper
      4. They lived in Ur, the land of Chaldeans, and later moved to Haran
      5. Abraham’s wife was Sarai and was barren
      6. They were semi nomads/ pastoralists  6x1=6 marks
   2. Give seven similarities between the Jewish and Traditional African practice of Circumcision (7 marks)
      1. In both it promotes one into full membership of the community.
      2. It is a mark of identification of a person to a particular community
      3. It is carried out on male children
      4. In both cases circumcision has a religious significance
      5. In both cases special people/religious leaders/head of the communities carry out the operation.
      6. In both cases it unites the members it the ancestors
      7. In both cases members receive new names
      8. In both cases the rite is carried on from generation to generation/out cost compulsory
      9. In both cases the ritual is a communal affair.
      10. In both cases it involved the cutting of the foreskin   (First 7x1= 7 marks).
   3. Identify lessons that Christians learn about God from the call of Abraham (7 marks)
      1. God demands faith/obedience from people.
      2. God is the provider/sustainer/giver
      3. God blesses/curses
      4. God is the protector
      5. God is the controller of the world
      6. God is a spirit/everywhere
      7. God is be worshiped
      8. God guides people
      9. God speaks/makes promises/fulfills promises
      10. God cares for His people.  (7 x1= 7 marks)
3.  
   1. Describe the contest at Mount Carmel (8 marks)
      1. Prophet Elijah asked King Ahab to assemble all the people at Mount Carmel.
      2. The king summoned all the people including the prophets of Baal to Mount Carmel.
      3. Elijah told the people to choose between worshipping God and Baal.
      4. He suggested to the people that two bulls be brought and each party to offer the sacrifice to their God.
      5. He challenged them and said whichever party will make their God burn the sacrifice will be the true God.
      6. The prophets of Baal were given a bull which they prepared and called upon the name of their God.
      7. Elijah mocked them/asked them to shout louder to their God.
      8. He placed the sacrifice on the altar and asked the people to pour water on it.
      9. He called upon God to prove that He was the living God.
      10. Fire consumed the sacrifices/the wood/stone/the water/dust around it.
      11. The people threw themselves on the ground and worshipped the Lord as the true God.
      12. Elijah killed the prophets of Baal.  (8x1=8 marks)
   2. State seven effects of idolatry in Israel during the time of Elijah. (7 marks)
      1. God raised prophets to bring Israel back to the covenant way of life.
      2. There was persecution/hostility/towards Yahweh's people/prophets.
      3. Baal prophets/prophetesses were brought to Israel.
      4. There was corruption/social oppression of the poor/people rejected the covenant way of life,
      5. Israelites practiced syncretism mixed the worship of Yahweh with Baal.
      6. There was drought in Israel for three and 1/2years as a divine curse on the nation.
      7. Israel lost its identity as a nation of God's people.
      8. A contest was held at Mount Carmel to prove who the true God was.
      9. Elijah fled the country/was sustained by God's power during the period of the drought.
      10. God's punishment for Baal worshippers/they would die by a sword.  (First 7x1=7 marks)
   3. Identify five modern forms of idolatry in the society today. (5 marks)
      1. Sexual immorality/ fornication/ adultery
      2. Excessive love of money
      3. Sporting/ games/ gambling
      4. Affluence/ excessive wealth
      5. Obsession with fashion/ beauty
      6. Mass media/ social media/
      7. Pornography
      8. Drug/alcoholism
      9. Prostitution/ commercial sex work   (First 5x 1= 5 marks)
4.  
   1. Identify the role of prophets in the Old Testament. (7 marks)
      1. They spoke on behalf of God/ God’s messengers/ mouth pieces
      2. They foretold the future events
      3. They guided counseled the kings
      4. They called people back to repentance/ gave message of hope
      5. They reminded the people about the covenant
      6. They condemned the evil in society
      7. They warned the people of God’s judgment
      8. They made the people understand the nature of God
      9. They offered sacrifices to God
      10. They anointed kings
      11. They interpret the vision dreams from God/ current events  (7 x 1 = 7 marks)
   2. Outline seven reasons why prophet Amos condemned idolatry in Israel (7 marks)
      1. Idolatry 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 that the Israelites having abandoned the true/ first love
      6. Idolatry was like pursuing vanity/ time wasting/ useless
      7. Idols were made by human beings.
      8. Worshipping idols made the Israelites lose their identity as God’s chosen people.  (First 7 x 1= 7 marks)
   3. State the relevance of Israel’s election to Christians. (6 marks)
      1. Christians are Gods people
      2. It is God who chooses them to be Christians
      3. God chooses one to be a Christians
      4. The Christians have been chosen by God to proclaim the good news/service.
      5. God protects the His people from their enemies
      6. Christians should be faithful/obedient to god
      7. They will be punished by God if they do wrong.
      8. They should always repent their sins/ask for forgiveness
      9. The priests/bishops/church leaders are chosen by God  (6 x1= 6 marks)
5.  
   1. State the promises that the Israelites made when they renewed their covenant with God during the time of Nehemiah. (8 marks)
      1. They were to live according to Gods law/obey all his commandments/requirements
      2. They would not intermarry with the foreigners living in their land
      3. They promised not to farm every seventh year/they were to cancel all the debts
      4. They would make annual contribution towards temple expenses/not to neglect the house of God
      5. They were to provide wood for burnt sacrifices
      6. They were to offer the first fruits of their harvest/dedicate their first born sons/flocks as required by the lawThey would pay their tithes in accordance with the law
      7. They will not do any business on the Sabbath day. (4x2= 8 marks)
   2. Identify ways in which Nehemiah demonstrated qualities of a good leader during his time. (6 marks)
      1. He was hardworking /committed to his work
      2. He faced opposition/challenges courageously
      3. He prayed and consulted God in all situations
      4. He had a vision/foresight for the nation/Jews
      5. He recognized other people’s abilities /allowed them to perform different duties
      6. He was concerned about the life of his people
      7. He was patriotic
      8. He made wise/firm decision in different circumstances
      9. He was honest
      10. He served as a role model/participated in the rebuilding of the wall in Jerusalem
      11. He endured persecutions   (First 6 x1= 6 marks)
   3. Identify six problems that church leaders in Kenya face their work. (6 marks)
      1. Opposition from political leaders/society.
      2. Lack of cooperation from the members of the church/lack of unity among Christians
      3. False prophets/cultic affiliation// hypocrisy/black magic/witchcraft
      4. Misinterpretation of the scriptures
      5. Drug abuse among the members
      6. Lack of adequate time for pastoral care
      7. Poor infrastructure that make it impossible to reach some areas
      8. Insecurity in some parts of the country
      9. Lack of resources to enable them spread the good news/poverty
      10. Lacks of professional training to enable them do their work effectively.
      11. Permissiveness/moral decadence, which has become the order of the day.
      12. Negative influence from the mass media/pornography. (First 6 x 6= 6 marks)
6.  
   1. Outline the causes of death in Traditional African communities. (7 marks)
      1. Curses
      2. Witchcraft/bad omen.
      3. Sorcery/magic
      4. Breaking of taboos
      5. Evil spirits.
      6. Breaking of an oath (social secrecy)
      7. Offending the ancestors/spirits/God
      8. Natural calamity/disease .
      9. Wars and raids.
      10. Old age/God's will  (7xl=7marks)
   2.  Explain the significance of rituals performed after the death of a person in traditional African communities. (7 marks)
      1. Wailing/crying is a sign of sorrow/announcing death.
      2. Making sacrifices to appease the ancestors/deceased/spirits.
      3. Prayers are made to ask the ancestors to accept the dead in the world of spirits.
      4. Shaving the members of the bereaved family signify new life in the community.
      5. Singing and dancing depict anger towards death/in praise of the dead.
      6. Washing/oiling of the body before burial shows respected the departed.
      7. Burying of the dead in the ancestral land shows that one is still a member of the community.
      8. Burying the dead with personal belongings symbolizes life after death.
      9. Driving Of cattle/livestock shows chasing away of evil spirits which caused death.
      10. Fasting/drinking is meant to bid farewell to the dead.
      11. Breaking of pots/destruction of property symbolizes the disorder brought by death.
      12. Sharing of deceased's property among relatives as a sign of solidarity.
      13. Lighting of fire chasing away evil spirits/warning spirits of the deceased.
      14. Pouring of libation shows continuity of life.
      15. Burying the dead in a particular position signifies protection/responsibility. 
          (7x1= 7 marks)- Must mention the ritual and the significance
   3. Describe six ways in which people in Traditional African community communicate with God (6 marks)
      1. They make sacrifices to God.
      2. They sing/dance for God.
      3. They say prayers to God.
      4. Through charting/recitation/ involving God’s name
      5. They give offerings/food stuffs
      6. Through burning incense   (First 6 x 1 = 6 marks)