CRE Paper 1 Questions and Answers- Form 3 End Term 3 Exams 2021

INSTRUCTIONS

• ANSWER ANY FIVE QUESTIONS

1.  
   1. Explain ways in which CRE promotes national unity(8mks)
   2. Outline six reasons why Bible is referred to as the word of God.(6mks)
   3. Outline ways in which Christians obey instructions given by God in creation stories.(6mks)
2.  
   1. From the call of Moses, explain five reasons why he was reluctant to accept the task given by God.(10mks)
   2. Outline five roles of Moses in Israel.(5mks)
   3. Give five problems church leaders face in their work today.(5mks)
3.  
   1. Identify six reasons why Samuel was against kingship in Israel(6mks)
   2. outline ways in which David promoted worship of Yahweh in Israel.(7mks)
   3. what lessons do church leaders learn from David’s leadership?(7mks)
4.  
   1. Identify characteristics of true prophets in the old testament(5mks)
   2. Explain the Visions of Prophet Amos and give their significance (10mks)
   3. Identifyfive evils in society today that prophet Amos would have condemned(5mks)
5.  
   1. Explain four reasons why prophet Jeremiah condemned human sacrifice(8mks)
   2. Outline five characteristics of the new covenant as foretold by prophet Jeremiah(5mks)
   3. State lessons Christians learn from prophet Jeremiah’s suffering and lamentations(7mks)
6.  
   1. Give the importance of kinship in traditional African society(7mks)
   2. Highlight six responsibilities of living towards ancestors(6mks)
   3. Outline ways in which Christians honour God today(7mks)

Marking scheme

1.  
   1. Ways in which CRE promotes national unity
      • Teaches on moral values e.g. love, cooperation
      • Teaches on social equality of all races, tribes
      • Teaches on self-respect and respect of others
      • Teaches on need to respect our religion and those of others
      • Promotes our culture - to respect our culture and that of others
      • Encourages respect to authority, laws of the country
      • Promotes international consciousness.
      • The subject is studied by students of different religious backgrounds
        Any 4 x 2 = 8mks
   2. 6 reasons why Bible is referred to as the word of God.
      • Authors were inspired by the holy spirit
      • God took part in writing e.g 10 commandments
      • Contains predictions that came to pass
      • Contains God’s will for human beings
      • Contains expressions e.g. ‘thus says the lord’ to show that the prophets wrote what God told them
      • Contains God’s revelation to human beings through Jesus Christ
        Any 6 x 1 = 6mks
   3. 6 ways in which Christians obey instructions given by God in creation stories.
      • Conserving the environment
      • Procreation
      • Marry and get married
      • Observing the Sabbath
      • Taking care of wild life, domestic animals
      • Working
      • Scientific inventions
        Any 6 x 1 = 6mks
2.  
   1. From the call of Moses, 5 reasons why he was reluctant to accept the task given by God.
      • Felt unworthy, inadequate, lacked confidence
      • He did not know God’s name
      • Was not eloquent, was a stammerer
      • He was afraid because he had killed an Egyptian
      • Thought the people would not believe that God had sent him
      • Feared that the Israelites would not accept him as their leader
      • He lacked identity.
        Any 5 x 2 = 10mks
   2. 5 roles of Moses in Israel
      • Prophet
      • Law-giver
      • Leader
      • God’s spokesman
      • Liberator
      • Mediator
      • Intercessor
        Any 5 x1 = 5mks
   3. 5 problems church leaders face in their work today
      • Lack of money and resources
      • Lack of cooperation from church members
      • Harassment from civil authorities 
      • Temptations
      • Competition from other denominations and other religions
      • Too much demand on their time and services by church members
      • Challenges from modern science and technology e.g. cloning
      • Cultural barriers
      • Unpopularity due to their teachings
3.  
   1. 6 reasons why Samuel was against kingship in Israel
      • Was a rejection of the theocratic rule of God
      • Could lead to forced labour
      • The king would grab their land
      • They would lose their identity as the covenant people
      • It would be hard to replace oppressive rulers in the hereditary system
      • Their daughters would be forced to work at the king’s palace
      • Would heavily tax them
      • Would be a dictator
        Any 6 x 1 = 6mks
   2. Ways in which David promoted worship of Yahweh in Israel.
      • Made Jerusalem centre of worship
      • Composed many psalms used in worship
      • Showed respect of God’s prophets 
      • Repented after sinning
      • Sought God’s guidance and thanked him after successes
      • Advised others to obey God and led Israelites to true worship of God
      • Brought ark of the covenant back to Jerusalem
      • Praised God through song and dance originated with idea of building a temple for God.
      • Originated with idea of building a temple for God.
        Any 7 x 1 = 7mks
   3. Lessons for church leaders from David’s leadership
      • Courageousness, bravery
      • They should lead people to God
      • To obey God for blessings from him
      • God punishes whoever sins
      • Should promote justice in society
      • Should depend on God protection and guidance
      • Should worship and praise God.
        Any 7 x 1 = 7mks
4.  
   1. Characteristics of true prophets in the old testament
      • Responded to God’s call in obedience 
      • Faced opposition
      • Acknowledged only one God
      • Understood nature of their prophecies
      • Led righteous lives
      • Were courageous, fearless
      • Warned people of impending danger
      • Acted as mediators between God and the people
      • Received revelation from God
      • Were prayerful.
        Any 5 x 1 = 5mks
   2. Visions of Amos and their significance 
      • Great swarm of locusts – showed the disaster God would bring to punish their evils.
      • Supernatural fire burning up the land – God was angry with their evil ways
      • Plumbing against the crooked wall – showed the evil ways of the Israelites
      • Basket of ripe fruit – showed that the time was ripe for punishment
      • Destruction of the altar – showed God would destroy the shrines of idol worship and no one would escape judgment
        Vision mention 1 mark explanation 1mark 5 x 2 = 10mks
   3. 5 evils in society today that Amos would have condemned
      • Bribery and corruption
      • Cheating in business (dishonesty)
      • Sexual immorality
      • Devil worship
      • Oppression and exploitation of the poor by the rich
      • Drunkenness
      • Pride in material possessions
        Any 5 x 1 = 5mks
5.  
   1. 4 reasons why Jeremiah condemned human sacrifice
      • It was against the commandment ‘do not kill’
      • It defiled the land
      • It was a foreign practice
      • It was a practice of idolatry
      • Showed lack of respect to sanctity of life
      • It showed lack of knowledge for God
        Any 4 x 2 = 8mks
   2. 5 characteristics of the new covenant foretold by Jeremiah
      • Would be written on people’s hearts
      • Everyone would know God personally
      • Would be everlasting
      • Everyone would be responsible for their own sins
      • God would forgive their sins
      • Would establish a new people of God
      • Would be after punishment
        Any 5 x 1 = 5mks
   3. 7 lessons Christians can learn from Jeremiah
      • To endure suffering
      • To expect persecution, rejection
      • To trust in God always
      • To beware of false prophets/prophecies/teachings
      • God’s words come to fulfilment
      • God protects and empowers servants
      • To have reverence for God.
        Any 7 x 1 = 7mks
6.  
   1. Importance of kinship in traditional African society
      • Defines roles of individuals
      • Regulates behaviour
      • Regulates relationships, marriage
      • Determines punishment
      • Unites its members
      • Settles disputes
      • Gives sense of belonging, identity
      • Gives sense of security
      • Takes care of unfortunate members
        Any 7 x 1= 7mks
   2. 6 responsibilities of living towards ancestors
      • Pouring libations
      • Consulting them
      • Naming children after them
      • Setting aside shrines in their honour
      • Taking care of their graves
      • Praising them through song and dance
      • Invoking their names
        Any 6 x 1= 6mks
   3. 7 ways in which Christians honour God today
      • Prayers and fasting
      • Offerings
      • Song and dance
      • Attending church services
      • Respecting and supporting religious leaders
      • Preaching 
      • Reading the Bible
      • Repenting their sins
      • Obeying His commandments 
        7 x 1 = 7mks