CRE Questions and Answers - Form 1 Mid Term 1 Exams 2023

QUESTIONS   

1. Give five reasons for studying Christian Religious Education in schools.    (5mks)
2. Why is the Bible referred to as the word of God? (4mks)
3. State six literary forms used in the Bible giving examples in each. (6mks)
4. Give four reasons why the Bible is a library. (4mks)
5. Identify five Deutero-canonical books. (5mks)
6. State the books under the major prophets. (5mks)
7. State the major divisions of the Old Testament books. (4mks)
8. Identify six historical books in the Old Testament. (6mks)
9. State the original language in which the Old Testament was written. (1mk)
10. Mention five common English Bible versions used in Kenya today. (5mks)
11. Define the following terms:
    1. Septuagint (1mk)
    2. Vulgate (1mk)
12. List the synoptic gospels. (3mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Give five reasons for studying Christian Religious Education in schools. (5mks)
   1. To get a better understanding of God.
   2. To enable learners use the knowledge and attitude acquired to think critically and make appropriate social, moral and spiritual decisions.
   3. To help one acquire principles of Christian living.
   4. To enable one appreciate his/her own religion and that of others.
   5. To help us develop a sense of self-worth and identify for ourselves and others.
   6. To promote international consciousness.
   7. To help us live new lives in Christ.
   8. To help us form a bridge for further studies and career development.
   9. It enables learners to identify answers to some life’s questions.
   10. To contribute to the achievement of the national goals of education.
2. Why is the Bible referred to as the word of God? (4mks)
   1. The Bible is the word of God because its human authors were inspired by  the Holy Spirit.
   2. The message written was revealed by God to the authors in various ways such as dreams and visions.
   3. The Bible deals with God’s will to human beings and their responses.
   4. The Bible reveals the character and the nature of God and how man should respond to Him.
   5. God Himself took part in writing the Bible (Ten Commandments)
   6. The Bible contains words spoken by God directly example “Let there be light.
   7. The Bible narrates the actions of God example – Creations story.
   8. The Bible contains the history of salvation of mankind through Jesus Christ which is God’s purpose.
3. State six literary forms used in the Bible giving examples in each. (6mks)
   1. Poetry e.g. Book of Psalms
   2. Wise sayings – Proverbs
   3. Religious epics – Exodus
   4. Epistles – Romans
   5. Prayers – Nehemiah
   6. Legislative texts – Leviticus
   7. Love songs – song of Solomon
   8. Prophetic speeches – Jeremiah
   9. Philosophical essays – Job
   10. Gospels - Luke
4. Give four reasons why the Bible is a library. (4mks)
   1. It is one large collection of many books under one cover.
   2. It has 66 books that are universally accepted – O.T 39 books and N.T 27 books.
   3. The different books in the Bible were written by different human authors.
   4. The Bible was written in different styles.
   5. The books of the Bible are arranged in a systematic order.
   6. The Bible contains books which were written at different historical times.
   7. The Bible contains various kinds of books which talk about different issues and stories.
   8. The Bible was written at different situations, backgrounds and circumstances.
5. Identify five Deutero-canonical books. (5mks)
   1. Tobit 
   2. Judith
   3. Ecclesiasticus
   4. Baruch
   5. The Book of Wisdom
   6. 1 Maccabees
   7. 2 Maccabees
6. State the books under the major prophets. (5mks)
   1. Isaiah 
   2. Jeremiah 
   3. Lamentations
   4. Ezekiel
   5. Daniel
7. State the major divisions of the Old Testament books. (4mks)
   1. Law books
   2. Historical books
   3. Poetic books
   4. Prophetic books (major and minor)
8. Identify six historical books in the Old Testament. (6mks)
   1. Joshua 
   2. Judges
   3. Ruth
   4. 1 Samuel
   5. 2 Samuel
   6. 1 Kings
   7. 2 kings 
   8. 1 Chronicles
   9. 2 Chronicles
   10. Ezra
   11. Nehemiah
   12. Esther 
9. State the original language in which the Old Testament was written. (1mk)
   • Hebrew 
10. Mention five common English Bible versions used in Kenya today. (5mks)i.
    1. Good news Bible
    2. Revised Standard Version
    3. The African Bible 
    4. The Common Bible
    5. King James version
    6. New King James version
    7. The Jerusalem Bible Version
    8. New International Version
    9. The living Bible
    10. The Gideon’s International version
    11. Today’s English version
    12. American Bible
11. Define the following terms:
    1. Septuagint (1mk)
       • The Greek translation of the Bible.
    2. Vulgate (1mk)
       • The Latin translation of the Bible.
12. List the synoptic gospels. (3mks)
    1. Matthew
    2. Mark
    3. Luke