CRE Questions and Answers - Form 2 Term 2 Opener Exams 2021

CRE
FORM 2 OPENER EXAM
TERM 2  2021

INSTRUCTIONS

• Answer all the questions

1.      
   1. Give reasons why the Bible is referred to as a library (5mks)
   2. Explain five effects of the translation of the Bible into local languages. (10mks)
   3. State five ways in which the church is spreading the word of God in Kenya today (5mks)
2.      
   1. State six promises that God made to Abraham (6mks)
   2. Outline the activities carried out by the Israelites on the night of the Passover (6mks)
   3. What problems did Moses face as he led the Israelites during the exodus?(8mks)
3.     
   1. Identify seven ways which show that King Solomon turned away from the covenant way of life. (7mks)
   2. Outline rituals performed during the birth of a baby in traditional African Communities. (7mks)
   3. Name six places in which sacrifices are carried out in Traditional African Communities (6mks)
4.      
   1. Outline Micah’s prophecy about the Messiah (Micah 5: 1 – 5) (6mks)
   2. State six activities that took place when Jesus was born (Luke 2: 6 – 20) (6mks)
   3. Explain what the magnificat reveals about the nature of God. (8mks)
5.     
   1. Outline the instructions that Jesus gave to the seventy two disciples when he sent them on a mission. (8mks)
   2. Relate the parable of the praying Pharisee and the tax collector (5mks)
   3. Give reasons that make Christians pray (7mks).

MARKING SCHEME

1.    
   1. Reason why the Bible is referred to as a library.
      • It is a collection of many books.
      • It contains various kinds of books e.g. Law books.
      • Different books have different authors.
      • It is written in different styles.
      • The books were written at different times in history.
      • The books were written at different places.
      • The books were written for different purposes.
      • It is divided into two main sections i.e. Old Testament and New Testament.
        (any 5 x 1 = 5mks)
   2. Effects of the translation of the Bible into local languages.
      • Many people were able to read the word of God.
      • It led to development of African / Local languages.
      • It made evangelization easier / growth of church.
      • It led to establishment of African independent churches.
      • Many Africans got converted into Christianity.
      • Missionaries were able to learn African languages therefore making Christianity spread.
      • Development of printing press / bookshop.
      • It created job opportunities.
      • Africans demanded for leadership roles.
      • It created room for further research into African religious heritage.
        (any 5 x 2 = 10mks)
   3. Ways through which the church is spreading the word of God in Kenya.
      • By use of electronic media.
      • By providing Bibles through publishing / Christian literature.
      • By carrying outreach campaigns / door to door witness.
      • Organising youth camp / seminars / retreats.
      • Helping the needy.
      • Supporting the teaching of Christian Religious Education.
      • Provision of medical care.
      • Preaching the word / holding crusades.
      • By sending out missionaries / financing them.
      • By organising choirs / singing groups.
        (any 5 x 1 = 5mks)
2.        
   1. Promises that God made to Abraham.
      • He would make Abraham’s name great / famous.
      • He would bless those who bless Abraham and curse those who curse him.
      • All the families of the earth would be blessed through Abraham.
      • God would give land to Abraham’s descendants.
      • He would give Abraham many descendants.
      • God will bless Abraham.
      • God would give Abraham long life / he would die in peace.
      • He would give Abraham a son / heir.
      • Kings will come from Abraham’s descendants.
      • Abraham would be a father of a great nation.
      • God would protect him.
        (any 6 x 1 = 6mks)
   2. Activities carried out by the Israelites on the night of passover
      • The chosen animal was slaughtered.
      • Blood was smeared on door posts.
      • The slaughtered animal was roasted whole.
      • Israelites ate roasted meat, unleavened bread and bitter herbs.
      • They ate while fully dressed and their luggage packed.
      • They stayed indoors till morning.
      • They burnt all the leftovers of the meal.
        (any 6 x 1 = 6mks)
   3. Problems Moses faced as he led the Israelites during Exodus.
      • Lack of water for the Israelites.
      • Lack of food for the Israelites.
      • Complains / grumbling by the Israelites / refuse to listen to Moses.
      • Hostile tribes in the desert.
      • Settling of disputes among the people.
      • Travelling under harsh climatic conditions.
      • Lack of faith in God by the Israelites / worship of the golden calf.
      • Rebellion / opposition from his family.
      • Threat from the Egyptian army.
      • Bites from snakes.
        (any four well explained points x 2 = 8mks)
3.    
   1. Ways which show that King Solomon turned away from the covenant way of life.
      • He married foreign wives.
      • He allowed worship of foreign gods / he worshipped foreign gods.
      • He murdered his half brother Adonijah whom he thought would rival his power.
      • He taxed the Israelites heavily for his upkeep.
      • He disobeyed the instructions given to him by his father David to rely on God.
      • He built places of worship for false gods.
      • He subjected the Israelites to forced labour / slavery during the construction of the temple / his palace.
      • He signed treaties with his neighbours for protection.
      • He sold part of Israelite territory to Hiram.
      • He used more time to build his palace than the temple of God.
        (7 x 1 = 7mks)
   2. Rituals performed during the birth of a baby in traditional African communities.
      • There is feasting by family / relatives.
      • Prayers of thanksgiving / blessing / protection are offered.
      • Protective charms are given to the mother / baby.
      • Sacrifices are offered to God.
      • The mother / baby are kept in seclusion.
      • There is dancing / singing for the new life.
      • The umbilical cord is cut to separate the baby from the mother.
      • The baby / mother are given gifts.
      • The mother’s hair is shaved.
      • Ululations to announce the sex of the baby.
      • Placenta is disposed off carefully.
      • The baby is washed.
        (7 x 1 = 7mks)
   3. Places in which sacrifices are carried out in Traditional African communities.
      • Under trees / in forests.
      • In caves.
      • At river banks / sea shore / lake shores.
      • Near rocks.
      • On mountain / hill tops.
      • At water falls.
      • In shrines / Temples
      • In homes.
      • Grave sides.
        (6 x 1 = 6mks)
4.        
   1. Micah’s prophecy about the Messiah. (Micah 5: 1 – 5)
      • The Messiah will be born in Bethlehem.
      • He will rule over Israel.
      • His origin is from the old / ancient days.
      • He will be born of a woman.
      • He will feed his flock.
      • He will rule in the majesty / power of God.
      • In his time, Israel will be secure.
      • He shall be great to the ends of the earth / eternal.
      • Israel will have victory over her enemies / There will be peace in Israel.
        (6 x 1 = 6mks)
   2. The activities that took place when Jesus was born (Luke 2:6 – 20)
      • Mary, the mother of baby Jesus wrapped him in swaddling clothes.
      • She laid him in a manger.
      • An angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds.
      • A multitude of angels appeared singing praises to God.
      • The shepherds hurried to see the baby.
      • The shepherds spread the news to many people.
      • The shepherds sung / praised God after they had seen baby Jesus.
      • The shepherds returned to their homes.
        (6 x 1 = 6mks)
   3. What the magnificat reveals about the nature of God.
      • God is a saviour.
      • God uplifts the lowly and humbles the proud.
      • God is mighty / powerful / great.
      • God is holy.
      • Merciful.
      • God is caring.
      • He is a provider / fills the hungry.
      • He is faithful in His promises.
      • He is kind / helper of Israel.
        (any four x 2 = 8mks)
5.          
   1. The instructions that Jesus gave to the seventy two disciples when he sent them on a mission.
      • The disciples were to pray for more labourers to be sent for the harvest is plenty
      • The disciples were not to carry any purse / bag / sandals.
      • They were not to salute anyone on the road.
      • They were to say peace to any house they entered.
      • They were to remain in the same house / not to go from house to house.
      • They were to eat / drink whatever was provided.
      • They were to heal the sick.
      • They were to tell the people that the kingdom of God has come.
      • They were to wipe off dust on their feet against the people if not received.
        (4 x 2 = 8mks)
   2. The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.
      • Two men went into the temple to pray, a Pharisee and a tax collector.
      • The Pharisee praised himself in prayer.
      • He said he was holy / better than the tax collector.
      • The tax collector also prayed but could not lift his eyes to heaven.
      • The tax collector beat his breast saying he is a sinner / asked for God’s mercy.
      • It was the prayer of the tax collector that was accepted.
      • Jesus concluded by saying that whoever exalts himself will be humbled / whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
        (5 x 1 = 5mks)
   3. Reasons why Christians pray.
      • To show their dependence on God / faith in God.
      • To express the power / greatness of God / adore / honour God.
      • They pray to ask for their needs / seek guidance.
      • Through prayer, they confess their sins / ask for forgiveness.
      • To thank God for his faithfulness / goodness / blessings.
      • Prayer helps to relieve fears / anxiety / worries.
      • To communicate to God / have fellowship with God.
      • To follow the example of Jesus.
      • To intercede for others.
      • To seek for protection from God.
        (7 x 1 = 7mks)