CRE Questions and Answers - Form 1 Term 3 Opener Exams 2023

INSTRUCTIONS

• Answer all questionsAll answers must be written in English
• All answers must be written in English

1. Give seven occasions when Christians use the Bible (7mks)
2. Name SIX books in the New Testament which are referred to as general letters (6mks)
3. Describe the second creation account. (7mks)
4. Identify seven differences between the first creation account and the second creation account. (7mks)
5. State six reasons why Christians should forgive those people who wrong them. (6mks)
6. Give reasons why Abraham is considered as the father of faith. (7mks)
7. Outline seven elements of a covenant. (7mks)
8. Describe the call of Moses. (8mks)
9. Identify six ways in which God took care of the Israelites during Exodus. (6mks)
10. State Seven promises that God made to the Israelites during the renewal of the covenant. (7mks)
11. Give six reasons why Israelites demanded for a king. (6mks)
12. Highlight SIX failures of Saul when he was the king of Israel.(6mks)
13. List seven achievements of King David. (7mks)
14. Identify lessons Christians learn from King David. (7mks)
15. State SIX ways through which Christians demonstrate their faith in God. (6mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Give seven occasions when Christians use the Bible (7mks)
   • When giving sermon
   • Instructing new believers
   • During Bible study
   • When teaching Christian religious Education
   • When composing Christian songs,plays and literature
   • During guidance and counseling
   • Swearing in leaders
   • When testifying in courts of law
   • When conducting religious ceremonies like weddings funerals etc
2. Name SIX books in the New Testament which are referred to as general letters (6mks)
   • James
   • 1 Peter
   • II Peter
   • I John
   • II John
   • III John
   • Jude
   • Hebrews
3. Describe the second creation account. (7mks)
   • When God had created heaven and earth, the land was bare and without any life
   • Mist went up and watered the ground
   • God created man from the dust and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life
   • God planted the garden of Eden and put man into it
   • The garden was watered by four rivers; Tigris, Gihon, Pishon and Euphrates
   • God planted trees including the tree of knowledge at the middle of the garden
   • Man was permitted to eat the fruits of all the trees except from the tree of knowledge because if he ate from the tree of knowledge he would die
   • God created animals and told man to name them
   • He then created woman from man’s rib
   • Man named her woman because she was part of his bones and flesh
4. Identify seven differences between the first creation account and the second creation account. (7mks)
   • The first creation account includes firmaments, light, sun ,moon and stars which are not mentioned in the second creation account
   • Planting of the garden of Eden is found in the second account but omitted in the first
   • In the first account, man and woman were created same day but in the second account, woman was created later from man’s rib
   • Creation in the first account was out of nothing. In the second creation account, God created man out of dust
   • Human beings were created last in the first account but were created first in the second account
   • Creation in the first account happened in six days and God rested on the seventh day. There is no mention of days in the second creation account
   • In the first creation account, God created everything good. The second creation account does not mention of everything being good
   • In the first creation account, marriage is for procreation while in the second account, marriage is for companionship
   • There is the forbidden fruit in the second creation account but none in the first creation account
5. State six reasons why Christians should forgive those people who wrong them. (6mks)
   • It is an expression of love for others
   • Everybody is a sinner and needs Gods protection
   • To show obedience to Jesus command of forgiving others
   • A way of winning new converts into the church
   • To emulate Jesus
   • It strengthens our tolerance and relationship with others
   • It promotes peace and harmony in the society
   • In preparation for the second coming of Jesus
6. Give reasons why Abraham is considered as the father of faith. (7mks)
   • He obeyed God’s call
   • He agreed to move from Ur to Canaan
   • He trusted that God will give him son
   • He agreed to be circumcised
   • He circumcised his son Isaac alongside male servants
   • He was willing to sacrifice his only son
   • He built altars for God as a sign of faith in Him
7. Outline seven elements of a covenant. (7mks)
   • Has participants
   • A sign
   • Witnesses
   • Promises
   • Ceremony
   • Consequences upon breaking
   • Seal
   • It is permanent
8. Describe the call of Moses. (8mks)
   • Moses was taking care of his father-in-law’s flock in the desert of median
   • God appeared to him in form of a flame which was not consuming the bush
   • He went near the bush
   • A voice called him….Moses,Moses
   • He answered, here I am
   • He was told to remove his shoes because he was standing on a Holy ground
   • God introduced himself as God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
   • God told him that He had heard the cry of His people in Egypt
   • God was to send him to Egypt to deliver them
   • Moses was reluctant but God assured him that He will be with him
   • God told Moses to tell Israelites that ‘I AM WHO IAM’ sent him to deliver them
   • God told Moses that He will compel the Egyptians to let Israelites go despite their resistance
   • God told Moses to take along his brother Aron who was eloquent
   • He also gave Moses a sign by turning his staff into a snake
9. Identify six ways in which God took care of the Israelites during Exodus. (7mks)
   • Made a way through the Red Sea
   • Provided manna and quails
   • Provided water
   • Gave them Ten Commandments to guide them
   • Helped the defeat desert tribes
   • Guided them as a cloud during the day and a pillar of fire at night
   • Gave them leaders
   • Dwelt among them through the Ark of covenant
10. State Seven promises that God made to the Israelites during the renewal of the covenant. (6mks)
    • God would protect them
    • God would preserve them
    • God will bless them
    • God will give them victory over their enemies
    • God would extend their territories
    • God would give them the land of C anaan
    • God will make them prosper
11. Give six reasons why Israelites demanded for a king. (6mks)
    • Samuel’s son were corrupt
    • Samuel was growing old and unable to rule as a judge
    • They wanted a king to lead them in war
    • They wanted to be like other nations
    • They wanted a physical king they can see
    • They wanted a political government ruled by law
    • They wanted political stability
12. Highlight six failures of Saul when he was the king of Israel.(6mks)
    • Was jealous and plotted to kill David
    • Failed to destroy Amalikites completely/saved king Agag
    • Performed sacrifice instead of waiting for Samuel
    • Consulted mediums
    • Lacked faith in God
    • He lied to Samuel that he saved animals for sacrifice
    • Committed suicide
    • Kept best animals for himself
13. List seven achievements of King David. (7mks)
    • Composed psalms
    • Killed Goliath
    • Brought the ark of covenant to Jerusalem
    • Captured Jerusalem and made it capital of Israel
    • Waged war against Israel enemies
    • Expanded geographical boundaries
    • Established good diplomatic ties with neighbours
    • Repented when he sinned
    • Listened and respected prophets of God
14. Identify lessons Christians learn from King David (7mks)
    • Christians should have faith in God
    • Christians should always seek God’s guidance
    • Christians should always thank God
    • Christians should promote worship of true God
    • Christians should be forgiving
    • Christians should be kind to others
    • Christians should worship only one God
    • Christians should do justice all times
    • Christians should repent when they sin
    • Christians should be humble
15. State SIX ways through which Christians demonstrate their faith in God. (6mks)
    • Praying to God
    • Singing to God
    • Reading the Bible
    • Obeying the commandments
    • Fellowship with others/going to church
    • Preaching the word of God
    • Helping the needy
    • Giving tithes/offering
    • Taking care of God’s creation