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

QUESTIONS;

1. Define the following term:(5 m ks)
2. 1. Bible
   2. Covenant
   3. Apocrypha
   4. Vulgate
3. Outline the differences between the first and second account of creation (6mks)
4. Outline the attributes of God from the creation accounts (5mks)
5. State the national goals of education that deals with the improvement of life(7 mks)
6. State five different occasions when Christians use the bible (6mks)
7. Explain the stages of Bible translation from original language to local language (8mks)
8. List down the deuteron-canonical books (5mks)
9. Describe how Abraham demonstrated his faith in God(7mks)
10. Identify the conditions given by God to Abraham concerning circumcision (6mrks)
11. Identify the forms of modern covenant(5mks)
12. State the causes ofevils in tradition African society(6mks)
13. State the importance of God’s promises to Abraham to Christians today (6)

 MARKING SCHEME

1. Define the following term: (4 m ks)
   1. Bible-is the word of God
   2. Covenant-its an agreement between two or more people or parties
   3. Apocrypha –the extra books in the Roman catholic Bible
   4. Vulgate-Bible translation from Greek to Latin
2. Outline the differences between the first and second account of creation (6mks)
   1. In the first account man and woman were created last while in the second account man was created first
   2. In the first account man and woman were created at the same time while in the second account man was created first while woman was created from the man’s rib
   3. In the first account creation is God centered while in the second account creation is human centered
   4. In the first account marriage is for companionship while in the second account marriage is for procreation
   5. In the first account creation is out of nothing while the second account it is out of substance
3. Outline the attributes of God from the creation accounts (5mks)
   1. He is the sole creator
   2. He is self existent
   3. He is omnipotent
   4. He is orderly
   5. He is omniscient
   6. He is good and perfect
   7. He is spirits
4. State the national goals of education that deals with the improvement of life(7 mks)
   1. National unity
   2. National development
   3. Social equality and responsibility
   4. International consciousness
   5. Respect and development of cultural heritage
   6. Individual development and self fulfillment
   7. Sound moral and religious values
   8. Positive attitude towards environmental protection
5. State five different occasions when Christians use the bible (6mks)
   1. When spreading the word of God
   2. When in court
   3. When instructing new converts
   4. During different Christian religious ceremonies
   5. When teaching Christian religious education in schools
   6. When composing songs/ plays/ Christian literature
   7. During fellowships / prayers/ guidance and counseling
   8. During a swearing in ceremony
6. Explain the stages of Bible translation from original language to local language (8mks)
   1. The old testament was originally written in Hebrew and was translated to Greek
   2. The new testament was  initially written in Greek and they were both translated into latin
   3. The bible was then translated directly from Hebrew and  greek into English by William tyndale
   4. Then the bible was translated into national languages of European countries during the period of reformation
   5. It was translated from English into Kiswahili by dr ludwing kraft
   6. Then the bible has been translated into other languages by the bible society of Kenya individuals and literacy organization
7. List down the deuteron-canonical books (5mks)
   1. Tobit
   2. Judith
   3. Ecclesasticus
   4. Baruch
   5. Book of wisdom maccabees 1 and 2
8. Describe how Abraham demonstrated his faith in God(7mks)
   1. He agreed to be circumcised
   2. He agreed to  change his name from abram to Abraham and his wives name from sarai to sarah
   3. He agreed to change his worship of the moon to the worship of an invisible God
   4. He believed in Gods promise of a son
   5. He agreed to move from his home to an unknown place
   6. He was ready to sacrifice his son Isaac
9. .Identify the conditions given by God to Abraham concerning circumcision(6mks)
   1. It was a mark of identity
   2. Was going to be  an outward sign of inner faith
   3. It was a physical sign
   4. Was to be done on the male foreskin
   5. All male descendant and slave of Abraham were to be circumcised
   6. All males were to be circumcised on the eighth day
   7. All those who failed   to be circumcised would be outcast
10. .Identify the forms of modern covenant(5mks)
    1. Baptism
    2. Oath of loyalty
    3. Marriage
    4. Agreement signed by students
    5. Contract of employement
    6. Contract signed when buying land
11. .State  the causes ofevils in tradition African society(6mks)
    1. Evil spirit
    2. Bad omen
    3. Breaking of taboos
    4. Breaking of oaths
    5. Curses from parents
    6. Malicious ancestral spirits
    7. Witchcraft
12. .State the importance of God’s promises to Abraham to Christians today (6MKS)
    1. They are viewed by Christians as a continuation of Gods plan for salvation of the world
    2. According to the promises God was to bless all the families and Christians are included in this families
    3. As descendants of abraham , Christians have a personal relationship with God
    4. Just as Abraham left his previous sinful life , Christians are also expected to leave their past sinful life and put their trust in God
    5. Gods promise  that he would be Abrahams shield is inherited by Christians
    6. God continues to call people from different backgrounds to serve Him