CRE Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Sukellemo Joint Pre Mock Exams 2023

QUESTIONS

1.  
   1. Give reasons why the Bible is considered as the word of God (7 marks)
   2. Outline the translations of the Bible from the original language to local languages. (8 marks)
   3. Identify five ways in which the Bible is misused in Kenya today (5 marks)
2.  
   1. Narrate Abraham’s attempt to sacrifice his son Isaac. (Genesis 22:1-19) (6 marks)
   2. Similarities between the Jewish and Traditional African practices of circumcision. (7 marks)
   3. Give reasons why church leaders in Kenya takes vows before starting their mission. (7 marks)
3.  
   1. Explain seven ways used by King to promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel. (7 marks)
   2. With references to 1st Kings 21: 17-29 give the forms of punishment prophesized by Elijah to King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. (7 marks)
   3. What lessons can Christian learn about social Justice from the story of Naboths’s vineyard. (6 marks)
4.  
   1. Identify reasons why God sent prophets to Israel in the Israel. (7 marks) 
   2. The teaching of Prophet Amos on the Remnant and Restoration. 
   3. Reasons why Christians are encouraged to repent their sins.
5.  
   1. State the evils condemned by Prophet Jeremiah during the temple sermon. (6 marks)
   2. Explain the circumstances that led the Israelites to be taken to exile in Babylon during the time of Prophet Jeremiah. (8 marks)
   3. Give six lessons Christians learn from Prophet Jeremiah’s temple sermon. (6 marks)
6.  
   1. Identify the regulations that any expectant mother is required to observe in Traditional African Communities. (7 mark)
   2. Give seven reasons why sacrifices are made in Traditional African societies. (7 marks)
   3. Outline reasons why witchcraft is feared in Traditional African Communities. (6 marks) 

MARKING SCHEME

1.  
   1. Give reasons why the Bible is considered as the word of God (7 marks)
      • The people/authors who wrote the Bible were under the influence of the Holy Spirit/inspired.
      • Through it, God’s character/attributes/nature is revealed/speak about God.
      • God speaks/communicates to human being through the Bible/it contains Gods spoken words.
      • It shows the will/desire of God for human beings.
      • Through the Bible God guides people in their daily lives.
      • It transforms lives of people/source of moral values.
      • Part of the Bible was directly written by God Himself i.e Ten Commandments.
      • Prophecies/promises made in the Bible have been fulfilled.
      • It reveals the actions done by God.
      • It outlines Gods plan by salvation fulfilled through Jesus Christ.
      • It remains relevant for all generations/never changes.
   2. Outline the translations of the Bible from the original language to local languages. (8 marks)
      • The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew
      • The New Testament was originally written in Greek.
      • The Old Testament was translated from Hebrew into Greek/the Septuagint.
      • The Bible was translated into National languages of European Countries during the period of reformation/English/Dutch/German.
      • The New Testament was translated from English into Kiswahili by Dr. Ludwig Krapt.
      • The Bible was then translated to various local languages by the Bible Society of Kenya.
      • The translation of the Bible into local languages in Kenya is still ongoing.
   3. Identify five ways in which the Bible is misused in Kenya today (5 marks)
      • It is used to take oaths in courts/offices by people who may not be believers/not saying the truth.
      • It is kept in places associated with evil.
      • There is distortion of the Biblical teachings specific verses are picked to fulfil individual demands/misinterpretation.
      • Some people use the Bible like an ordinary text book/references.
      • It is being used in witchcraft/cults to mislead people.
      • Some new versions translated have changed the original meaning of the Bible.
      • Some people are using it to enrich themselves/ a tool for trade.
      • The Bible is not used for spiritual growth but kept for display.
      • Some people use the Bible to threaten others/administer curses.
2.  
   1. Narrate Abraham’s attempt to sacrifice his son Isaac. (Genesis 22:1-19) (6 marks)
      • God told Abraham to take his only son to the land of Moriah/offer him as a sacrifice.
      • Abraham took his son, two servants and wood for burnt offering.
      • They arrived at the place after a three days journey.
      • Abraham commanded his servants to remain behind as he and Isaac went up to worship.
      • He took Isaac, the firewood and the Knife and went up.
      • Isaac asked his father where the lamb for the offering would come from.
      • Abraham told Isaac that God would provide the lamb for a burnt offering. When they arrived at the place God had commanded, Abraham built an altar. He bound Isaac, laid him on the altar upon the wood.
      • Abraham took the knife to slay his son but the angel of the Lord stopped him. Abraham saw a ram which he offered instead of his son.
      • He called the name of the place. ‘The Lord will provide’
      • The angel appeared to Abraham a second time and gave him promises because of his obedience.
      • Abraham returned with his men to Beerisheba.
   2. Similarities between the Jewish and Traditional African practices of circumcision. (7 marks)
      • In both it promotes one into full membership of the community.
      • It is a mark of identification of a person to a particular community.
      • It is carried out on male children.
      • In both cases circumcision has a religious significance.
      • In both cases special people/religious leaders/head of the communities carry out the operation.
      • In both cases it unites the members to the ancestors.
      • In both cases members receive new names.
      • In both cases the rite is carried on from generation to generation.
      • In both cases the ritual is a communal affair.
      • In both cases it involves the cutting of the foreskin.
   3. Reasons why church leaders in Kenya takes vows before starting their mission. (7 marks)
      • To receive God’s blessings/guidance.
      • To get acknowledgement from the people being served.
      • It reminds the leader to stick to the church regulation/mission/faithful.
      • To get the authority power of God to lead.
      • It gives the leader courage/confidence to do his/her work.
      • It shows one’s willingness/commitment to serve/acceptance.
      • To emulate the Biblical way of commissioning servants of God/covenant with God.
3.  
   1. Explain seven ways used by King to promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel. (7 marks)
      • 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 occasion.
      • He composed the Psalms which were used in worship by the Israelites.
      • He showed respect to the Prophets of Yahweh/Listened to their messages.
      • He wanted to build a temple for God/Made preparations for its construction.
      • When he made mistakes he asked for Yahweh’s forgiveness/repented.
      • He sought God’s guidance in whatever he wanted to do.
      • He entered into a covenant with God.
      • He built altars/offered sacrifices.
   2. With references to 1st Kings 21: 17-29 give the forms of punishment prophesized by Elijah to King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. (7 marks)
      • Death of King Ahab would be in the same place/ valley of Jezebel like Naboth.
      • Evil would be upon Ahab.
      • God was to take away the prosperity of Ahab/his role would come to an end.
      • All the male children free/slave would be cut off.
      • The lineage of Ahab would be wiped out.
      • The dogs would eat anybody who belongs to the family of Ahab who died in the city.
      • The birds of the air would eat all who die in the field
      • The dogs would eat the body of Jezebel.
   3. What lessons can Christian learn about social Justice from the story of Naboths’s vineyard. (6 marks)
      • Christians should not use their position in leadership to acquire wealth irregularly/falsely.
      • Christians should protect the poor against corrupt leaders.
      • They should safeguard property received through inheritance/according to the law.
      • They should be misled by their friends/relatives to go against the law.
      • Christians should execute justice/protect rights/freedom of citizens/not kill.
      • They should condemn all forms of injustices in the society.
      • Christians should champion/fight for the rights of the weak in the society.
      • There is punishment for those who exploit the poor/others.
      • Christians should be remissive/repentant.
      • Christians should expose/report corrupt leaders.
4.  
   1. Identify reasons why God sent prophets to Israel in the Israel. (7 marks) 2006.
      • They spoke on behalf of God/God’s messengers/mouth pieces.
      • They foretold the future events.
      • They guided counselled the kings.
      • They called people back to repentance/gave message of hope.
      • They reminded the people about the covenant.
      • They condemned the evil in society.
      • They warned the people of God’s judgement.
      • They made the people understand the nature of God.
      • They offered sacrifices to God.
      • They anointed Kings.
      • They interpret the vision dreams from God/current events.
   2. The teaching of Prophet Amos on the Remnant and Restoration.
      • The Remnant were the small group that would survive God’s punishment/destruction.
      • Prophet Amos taught that those who would repent sincerely would be spared.
      • The remnants would recover their homes/rebuild ruined cities/live forever.
      • The restored Kingdom would enjoy material prosperity.
      • After exile Judah and Israel would be restored/re-united into a strong Kingdom.
      • Through the remnant, God’s promises would be fulfilled/blessings would come to the nation.
      • Only sinners would perish.
      • The restored people would enjoy the fruits of their labour.
      • God would be again their God and they would be His people.
      • The restoration would come only after God’s judgement/exile.
   3. Reasons why Christians are encouraged to repent their sins.
      • Christians are encouraged to repent their sin as a demonstration of their obedience to biblical teachings.
      • So as to lead holy/righteous lives.
      • To be a good example to others/role models.
      • To be able to prepare for the Kingdom of God.
      • For their faith in God to be strengthened.
      • Christians should repent in order to receive God’s blessings.
      • So as to renew their relationship with God/be at peace with God.
      • In order to co-exist harmoniously with others.
      • To avoid God’s punishment/judgement.
5.  
   1. State the evils condemned by Prophet Jeremiah during the temple sermon. (6 marks)
      • Prophet Jeremiah condemned the false belief that the temple could not be destroyed since it was God’s dwelling place.
      • He condemned the worship of gods/idolatry.
      • He condemned the practice of human sacrifice which was against the commands of God.
      • He condemned hypocrisy among the people/syncretism/insincere worship.
      • Prophet Jeremiah condemned the defilement of the temple/people had idols in it.
      • He condemned the oppression of the foreigners/widows/orphans which was against the covenant of life.
      • He condemned the stubbornness of the Israelites against God’s warning ignored the teachings of the Prophets/failed to repent.
   2. Explain the circumstances that led the Israelites to be taken to exile in Babylon during the time of Prophet Jeremiah. (8 marks)
      • The Israelites had forsaken the covenant way of life.
      • They had forsaken the religion of their fore fathers/worshipped idols.
      • The Israelites had persecuted/rejected the Prophets of Yahweh.
      • They ignored the message of the true Prophets.
      • The rulers were weak/did nothing to the return of the Israelites to the covenant way of life.
      • Nebuchadnezzar had defeated the Egyptians/made it easy for his army to March North.
      • The King surrendered leading to their deportation to Babylon as exiles.
      • There were intermarriages with foreigners
      • There were false Prophet/priest who spoke lies/failed to speak the truth.
      • The Israelites did not repent their sins as warned by Prophet Jeremiah.
   3. Give six lessons Christians learn from Prophet Jeremiah’s temple sermon. (6 marks)
      • Christians should have absolute trust/faith in God.
      • Christians should be morally upright/be exemplary.
      • They should warn people about judgement/punish the sinners/call sinners to repentance.
      • Christians should denounce/condemn social evils in the society.
      • Christians should help the needy /widows/orphans.
      • They should be sincere in worship/shun hypocrisy/syncretism.
      • They should respect/honour places of worship.
      • They should obey the word of God.
6.  
   1. Identify the regulations that any expectant mother is required to observe in Traditional African Communities. (7 marks)
      • An expectant mother is supposed to eat special food/avoid eggs/fatty/alcohol.
      • She is not expected to perform heavy duties/farm work/splitting firewood.
      • She is to avoid sexual intercourse.
      • Not supposed to handle iron/sharp objects to avoid injury.
      • Not supposed to speak face to face with her husband.
      • Required to go back to her mother/parents home for delivery.
      • Supposed to be checked frequently/counselling by traditional midwives.
      • She is given special herbs for the health of the baby/unborn.
      • Make sacrifices/appease spirits/ancestors.
   2. Give seven reasons why sacrifices are made in Traditional African societies. (7 marks)
      • To worship God/ancestors
      • It is a way of seeking for protection.
      • A way of acknowledging God as a source of life.
      • To seek God’s help in times of trouble/petition God for help.
      • It is a way of cleansing/reconciliation.
      • To thank God for victories/success/gratitude.
      • To ask for blessings from God.
      • In recognition of God’s power/honour.
   3. Outline reasons why witchcraft is feared in Traditional African Communities. (6 marks)
      • Witchcraft leads to death/destruction.
      • It is the work of the evil spirits.
      • It leads to poverty/loss of property.
      • It involves cheating/telling lies.
      • In some cases people are forced to leave their homes/migrate to other places.
      • It can lead to break up of families.
      • A person can be banished/made an outcast.
      • Witchcraft causes suspicion/hatred/mistrust among people.
      • It leads to under development.
      • It can cause physical/psychological injury disease/barrenness.
      • It can cause embarrassment to an individual/family.