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

1.   
   1. Explain the benefits of learning Christian Religious Education in Secondary school in Kenya. (8mks)
   2. State the national goals of Education. (7mks)
   3. Outline how the teaching of CRE promotes national unity. (5mks)
2.  
   1. State the characteristics of covenant between God and Abraham. (7mks)
   2. Explain the importance of God’s covenant with Abraham. (7mks)
   3. What Lessons do Christians learns from the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac? (6mks)
3.  
   1. Give reasons why Israelites demanded for a King (7mks)
   2. State the achievements of Solomon as King of Israel. (6mks)
   3. Identify the causes of power struggle in Kenya today. (7mks)
4.  
   1. Explain Roles of prophets in the Old Testament. (8mks)
   2. Give reasons why prophet Amos was against the way Israelite worshipped God, (7mks)
   3. How does God reveal Himself to Christians today?     (5mks)
5.  
   1. Describe the call of Jeremiah.   (8mks)
   2. Identify the evils that prophet Jeremiah condemned Judah.    (6mks)
   3. Outline social evils committed in Kenya today.           (6mks)
6.  
   1. Outline rituals performed during the birth of a baby in Traditional African Community.   (8mks)
   2. State six specialists in Traditional African Communities. (6mks)
   3. Highlight six roles of the Ancestors in Traditional African Communities. (6mks)

Marking Scheme

1.  
   1. Explain the benefits of learning Christian Religious Education in Secondary school in Kenya. (8mks)
      • It equips the learner with an understanding of God / Spiritual growth.
      • The learner acquires life skills to handle challenges in life.
      • It helps one to respect his/her own/other people religion.
      • It helps one acquire basic principles for Christian living.
      • Enable one to understand how to relate with other people.
      • Gives answers to questions/mysteries of life.
      • It explains the origin/purpose of human beings on earth.
      • It leads to employment/career.
   2. State the national goals of Education. (7mks)
      • To foster nationalism, patriotism and national unity.
      • Promote social, economic and industrial need for national development.
      • Promotes individual development and self- fulfillment.
      • Promotes sound moral and religious values.
      • Promotes social equality and responsibility.
      • Promotes respect and development of Kenyan rich culture.
      • Promotes international consciousness.
      • Promotes positive attitude towards environmental protection.
   3. Outline how the teaching of CRE promotes national unity. (5mks)
      • CRE teaches about the importance of love.
      • CRE teaches social/moral values which strengthen unity among citizens.
      • CRE teaches that human beings have derived from different cultural background.
      • CRE teaches importance of understanding oneself and appreciating others.
      • CRE teaches that all human beings are equal before God.
2.  
   1. State the characteristics of covenant between God and Abraham. (7mks)
      • It was initiated by God.
      • It was solemn/ Permanent /long lasting.
      • It was unconditional.
      • There were promises to be fulfilled.
      • It was sealed through sacrifice of Animal.
      • Parties entered it willingly.
      • It had an Outward sing /Circumcision.
      • It was between two unequal parties.
   2. Explain the importance of God’s covenant with Abraham. (7mks)
      • God established personal relationship with Abraham and became God’s friend.
      • It showed that Abraham had faith /trust in God.
      • It demonstrated Abraham’s obedience to God.
      • Abraham was Assured of God’s protection.
      • God revealed to Abraham that he would have a son as his heir /many descendants.
      • It confirmed Abraham as God’s Choice through whom all nations shall receive salvation.
      • The descendants of Abraham were promised the land of Canaan.
   3. What Lessons do Christians learns from the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac? (6mks)
      • They should obey God.
      • They should have faith in God.
      • They should be patient and wait upon God.
      • They should be prepared to face difficult situations.
      • They should be ready to give up everything for God.
      • God bless those ready to serve him.
      • They should involve family members in worship.
3.  
   1. Give reasons why Israelites demanded for a King (7mks)
      • Samuel had become old.
      • Samuel appointed his sons as judges/ made the post hereditary.
      • The sons of Samuel were corrupt / failed as judges.
      • The Israelites wanted to be like other nations.
      • They wanted a king who would lead them to war against their enemies / a military leader.
      • They wanted a leader whom they could see.
      • They wanted a political government.
   2. State the achievements of Solomon as King of Israel. (6mks)
      • He built the temple for worship of Yahweh.
      • He established trade links with neighboring nations.
      • He built many cities in Israel.
      • He recognized the central government and improved tax collection.
      • He established diplomatic links with other countries.
      • He installed Act of Covenant in the temple.
      • He dedicated temple of God.
   3. Identify the causes of power struggle in Kenya today. (7mks)
      • Greed for material possession.
      • Hypocrisy among church member.
      • Tribalism / nepotism/ discrimination.
      • Gender inequality.
      • Economic status.
      • Generation Gap.
      • Educational status.
      • Rigidity/ Conservation among leaders.
      • Political interference in leadership of church.
      • Prestige.
4.  
   1. Explain Roles of prophets in the Old Testament. (8mks)
      • They spoke on behalf of God.
      • They foretold the future events.
      • They guided and counseled the kings.
      • They called people back to repentance.
      • They reminded people about the covenant.
      • They condemned evil in society.
      • Warned people on Gods’ judgment.
      • Made people understand nature of God.
      • Offered sacrifices to God.
      • Anointed Kings.
      • Interpret the vision / dreams from God.
   2. Give reasons why prophet Amos was against the way Israelite worshipped God, (7mks)
      • They gave empty sacrifice.
      • They practiced syncretism.
      • There was insincerity in worship/hypocrisy.
      • They made idols.
      • The built many high places of worship for themselves.
      • They misused the temple by drinking /feasting.
      • They refused to listen to prophets of God.
      • They missed the Sabbath.
      • They practiced temple prostitution.
   3. How does God reveal Himself to Christians today? (5mks)
      • Through Vision.
      • Through Dreams.
      • By reading word of God / Bible.
      • Listening to preachers / crusaders.
      • Through natural events /calamities
      • Through gift of Holy Spirit.
5.  
   1. Describe the call of Jeremiah. (8mks)
      • Jeremiah tells of his own experience in which God spoke to him in a personal and direct way.
      • God told him that He had consecrated and appointed him a prophet to all nations.
      • He was hesitant and said he did not know how to speak because He was young.
      • God told him not to fear for He would be with him to protect him.
      • God touched Jeremiahs mouth and put words on him.
      • Jeremiah prophetic mission would involve God’s judgment on Judah because of her sins and the later restoration of the kingdom.
      • Jeremiah call was illustrated through following two visions.
      • A branch of the Almond tree which symbolized that God as a King was watching over fulfillment of His word.
      • A boiling pot tilting in the North. This symbolized that God would use a nation from north to destroy Judah.
   2. Identify the evils that prophet Jeremiah condemned Judah. (6mks)
      • Idolatry.
      • Human sacrifice.
      • Necromancy.
      • Dishonesty/Deception.
      • False prophecy.
      • Hypocrisy.
      • Adultery.
   3. Outline social evils committed in Kenya today. (6mks)
      • Bribery and corruption.
      • Sexual immorality.
      • Land grabbing.
      • Tribalism and Nepotism.
      • Cheating in business.
      • False witness in law courts.
      • Abortion.
      • Robbery with violence.
6.  
   1. Outline rituals performed during the birth of a baby in Traditional African Community. (8mks)
      • There is feasting by the family/ relatives.
      • Prayers of thank giving.
      • Protective charms are given to baby/ mothers.
      • Sacrifices are offered to God.
      • The mother/ baby are kept in seclusion.
      • There is dancing / singing for new life.
      • Umbilical cord is cut to separate baby from the mother.
      • Baby / mother are given gifts.
      • Mother’s hair is shaved.
      • Ululations are made to announce sex of the baby.
      • Placenta is disposed carefully.
      • Baby is washed and given bitter substance to take.
   2. State six specialists in Traditional African Communities. (6mks)
      • Healers/medicine men /women / Herbalist.
      • Priests
      • Blacksmith
      • Rainmakers
      • Elders
      • Diviners
      • Prophets / Prophetesses / Seers
   3. Highlight six roles of the Ancestors in Traditional African Communities. (6mks)
      • To protect /care for the living.
      • Act as mediator /link the living to Spiritual world /God.
      • They give instructions/ guide /direct living.
      • They bless /punish the living.
      • They warn about impending danger/calamity.
      • They give identity to individuals /community.