CRE - FORM 3 END TERM 1 EXAMS 2020

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  1. a) State seven ways in which the Israelites worshipped God in the wilderness.(7mks)
    b) Identify seven challenges faced by Moses during the Exodus.(7mks)
    c) State six ways in which the Ten commandments apply to Christians life today.(6mks)
  2. a) Outline the problems faced by prophet Elijah in Israel.(6mks)
    b) Explain eight effects of idolatry in Israel during the time of prophet Elijah.(8mks)
    c) Outline the practices of idolatry in the society today.(6mks)
  3. a) state six titles given to the messiah by prophet Isaiah.(6mks)
    b) Outline the role of John the Baptist in preparing the way for the messiah.(8mks)
    c) State six ways in which Christians play the role of John the Baptist in the society today.(6mks)
  4. a) Giving examples from Luke’s gospel, describe the categories of Jesus miracles.(8mks)
    b) Narrate the parable of the good Samaritan in saint Luke’s gospel.(7mks)
    c) Sate five factors which hinder Christians from practicing Jesus command to love one’s neighbour.(5mks)
  5. a) Identify the spiritual gifts taught by saint Paul in the early church.(8mks)
    b) Explain unity of believers as expressed in the symbol of the vine and branches.(6mks)
    c) State factors that undermine church unity today.(6mks)
  6. a) Outline six Characteristics of true prophets in the Old Testament. (7mks)
    b) State four ways in which the rich oppressed the poor during the time of prophet Amos (7mks)
    c) Give six reasons why Christians find it difficult to help the needy in society.(6mks)

MARKING SCHEME

  1.  
    1. State seven ways in which the Israelites worshipped God in the wilderness. (7mks)
      • Offered sacrifices to God.
      • Gave offerings to God / burnt incense.
      • Use of the Ark of the Covenant and tabernacle which they approached with respect.
      • Observed festivals e.g. Passover, feast of weeks.
      • Built altar for God.
      • Observed the Sabbath.
      • Dedicated their male first borns to God.
      • Assembled at Mt. Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments which they made.
      • Sang and danced to God. (7 x 1 = 7mks)
    2. Identify seven challenges faced by Moses during the Exodus. (7mks)
      • Threats from the Egyptians army who followed them which made people to panic and turn against Moses.
      • Problems of food in the wilderness.
      • People complained due to lack of water.
      • They had encounter with unfriendly or hostile tribes in the desert.
      • Faced the challenge of settling disputes among the people.
      • Harsh desert conditions.
      • The Israelites kept on grumbling and losing confidence in him.
      • The Israelites showed weak faith by worshipping idol calf when Moses was away on the mountain.
      • The journey was long and tiring. (7 x 1 = 7mks)
    3. State six ways in which the Ten commandments apply to Christians life today. (6mks)
      • They help to protect Christians from idol worship.
      • Enable Christians to have the right relationship with God.
      • Help them to have the right relationship with others.
      • It is the foundation of Christian lives.
      • Help to protect people’s lives and property.
      • Teach Christians the need for humility.
      • Help them in respecting of parents by their children.
      • Help in respecting human life as sacred and a gift from God. (6 x 1 = 6mks)
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    1. Outline the problems faced by prophet Elijah in Israel. (6mks)
      • Jezebel swore to kill Elijah the way he had killed the Baal’s prophets.
      • Elijah got afraid and fled to Beersheba after the Mt. Carmel contest.
      • He was discouraged /felt lonely.
      • He got depressed and wished to die.
      • He walked for 40 days and nights to Mt. Horeb/ Sinai.
      • He doubted God’s victory over Baal and thought he had achieved nothing.
      • After prophesying the 3 ½ years drought he lived in fear.
      • He was accused by King Ahab as a trouble maker of Israel.
      • He had to defend his religion to prove that Yahweh was a true God. (6 x 1 = 6mks)
    2. Explain eight effects of idolatry in Israel during the time of prophet Elijah. (8mks)
      • God raised prophets to bring Israel back to the covenant way of life.
      • There was persecution/ hostility towards Yahweh’s people / prophets.
      • Baal prophets /prophetesses were brought to Israel.
      • There was corruption / social injustices/ people rejected the covenant way of life.
      • Israelites practiced syncretism/ mixed the worship of Yahweh with Baal.
      • There was drought in Israel for 31/2 years as a divine curse on the nation.
      • Israel lost her identity as God’s covenant people.
      • Led to Mt. Carmel contest to prove who the true God was.
      • Elijah fled the country / was sustained by God’s power during the period of the drought.
      • God’s punishment for Baal worshippers / would die by the sword. (8 x 1=8mks)
    3. Outline the practices of idolatry in the society today. (6mks)
      • Devil worship
      • Practicing magic e.g. witchcraft.
      • Using mediums, horoscopes. Etc.
      • Over indulgence in pleasures e.g alcohol.
      • Idolizing beauty.
      • Valuing money and wealth too much.
      • Engaging in sins e.g sexual immorality.
      • Political positions. (6 x 1 = 6mks)
  1.  
    1. Citing examples the categories of Jesus miracles. (8mks)
      • Healing miracles- cure of paralytic man e.t.c
      • Nature miracles- feeding the 5,000e.t.c
      • Exorcism miracles- Healing of a man possessed by demons at Capernaum, Gerassene demoniac, casting away demons from a boy.
      • Raising the dead/ restoration of life miracles. Raising of Jairus daughter,Raising of the son of the widow at Nain. (4 x 2 = 8mks)
        (Learners must give a correct example to score.)
    2. Narrate the parable of the good Samaritan in saint Luke’s gospel. (7mks)

      Jesus gave this parable in response to a lawyer’s question, “and who is my neighbor”.
      A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell in the hands of robbers.
      They stripped him naked, wounded him and left him for the dead.
      A priest was going down the same road and when he saw the wounded man, he passed by on the other side. So also a Levite came to the place and when he saw the wounded man, he passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan came to where the man was and when he saw him had pity on him.
      He bandaged his wounds, pouring wine and oil on them.
      He put the man on his donkey brought him to an inn and took care of the man, pledging to reimburse any extra expenses he would have incurred upon his return.
      Jesus asked the lawyer who of these was a neighbor to the injured man. The lawyer replied the one who had mercy on him. Jesus ordered him to go and do likewise. (7x1 = 7 mks)
    3. Sate five factors which hinder Christians from practicing Jesus command to love one’s neighbour. (5mks)
      • Inadequate resources.
      • Language barrier
      • Adverse environmental conditions
      • Cultural beliefs and traditions
      • Lack of Technical know- how/ knowledge. (5x 1 = 5mks)
  2.  
    1. state six titles given to the messiah by prophet Isaiah. (6mks)
      • Wonderful counselor.
      • Mighty God.
      • Everlasting/ eternal Father
      • Prince of peace.
      • Just and righteous ruler.
      • Suffering servant of Yahweh.
      • Emmanuel / God with us.
      • A shoot of the stump of jesse (6 x 1 = 6mks)
    2. Outline the role of John the Baptist in preparing the way for the messiah. (8mks)
      • He baptized people in River Jordan
      • He advised people to live holy lives by doing what is right.
      • He preached repentance of sins
      • He baptized those who repented.
      • He encouraged the rich to share with the poor/ preached on social justice.
      • He introduced Jesus to his disciples.
      • He baptized Jesus on River Jordan.
      • He foretold the coming of a messiah greater than him.
      • He warned the people of God’s judgement to be effected by the messiah. (8 x 1= 8mks)
    3. State six ways in which Christians play the role of John the Baptist in the society today. (6mks)
      • Baptising people
      • They call upon the rich to help the poor / share with the poor.
      • They preach repentance / forgiveness of sin.
      • By condemning evils in the society.
      • They call upon others to be honest and sincere in their dealings.
      • Preaching the Gospel to others.
      • Announce the coming of divine judgement.
      • They remind people to prepare for second coming of Jesus. (5 x 1 = 6mks)
  1.  
    1. Identify the spiritual gifts taught by saint Paul in the early church. (8mks)
      • wisdom
      • Knowledge
      • Faith
      • Healing
      • Working miracles
      • Prophecy
      • Ability to distinguish spirits.
      • Speaking in tongues
      • Interpretation of tongues (8 x 1= 8mks)
    2. Explain unity of believers as expressed in the symbol of the vine and branches. (6mks)
      • Jesus is the true vine
      • God is the vine dresser.
      • Christians are the branches of the vine tree.
      • Christians have a responsibility of remaining faithfully to Jesus because they depend on him for spiritual growth.
      • Believers must remain united to Christ to bear fruit.
      • Christians are expected to be obedient to God’s commands.
      • God’s love is passed to Christians through Jesus.
      • They should depend on God for providence.
      • Christians can only bear fruits if they remain united to Christ (5 x 1 = 6mks)
    3. State factors that undermine church unity today. (6mks)
      • Denominational differences.
      • Misinterpretation of the scriptures.
      • Leadership wrangles.
      • Generation gap/ resistance to change.
      • Greed for money/ power.
      • Cultural differences.
      • Tribalism / Nepotism / ethnicity.
      • Lack of role models.
      • Formation of splinter groups.
      • Presence of freedom of worship.
      • Permissiveness/ conservativeness. (6 x 1 = 6mks)
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    1. Characteristics of true prophets in the Old Testament. (7mks)
      • They were called by God.
      • They received revelation from God through dreams/ visions etc.
      • They were obedient to God’s call
      • They faced opposition / rejection.
      • They communicated God’s message to the people.
      • The prophets spoke with authority.
      • They acknowledged on God who was universal/ monotheism.
      • They understand the nature of their prophecy.
      • Their prophecies were fulfilled/ true
      • They did not prophesy for material gains (7x 1 = 7mks)
    2. How the rich oppressed the poor during the time of prophet Amos (7mks)
      • The rich took the poor people’s garments in pledge.
      • They sold goods unfit for human consumption to the poor.
      • The merchants overcharged the poor.
      • The poor were sold into slavery for silver or s pair of shoes.
      • The cases of the poor were thrown out in courts and were not licensed.
      • The rich used false scales in selling goods to the poor.
      • The poor were denied justice in courts because they could not bribe the judges.
      • Grabbing the land of the poor. (7x 1 = 7mks)
    3. Reasons why Christians find it difficult to help the needy in society. (6mks)
      • There are too many needy cases.
      • Tribal ethnic feelings may hinder one from giving assistance to the needy.
      • Political leanings/ affiliations influence Christians against helping those who do not belong to their camp.
      • Lack of what to share/ inadequate time/ lack of personnel.
      • Indifferences of some Christians to the plight of the needy.
      • Denominational differences where some Christians are not ready to share with those who do not belong to their group.
      • Poor communication / infrastructure in some parts of the country that make it impossible to reach the needy.
      • It is difficult to identify the genuine needy cases (First 6 x 1=6mks)
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