CRE Questions and Answers - Form 3 Opener Term 1 Exams 2022

CRE

Questions

1. Identify six literally forms used in writing the bibles. (6marks)
2. Outline the differences in the two accounts of creation in genesis 1 and 2. (8marks)
3. Name three historical books in the Old Testament. (6marks)
4. Describe the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac. (Genesis 22:1-19) (8marks)
5. How did the Israelites worship God when they were in the wilderness? (6marks)
6. How do Christians show their respect to God? (6marks)
7. What life skills do Christians need to use in order to fight corruption in Kenya today? (5marks)
8. Identify moral values taught to the youths during initiation to adulthood in traditional African communities. (5marks)
9. Identify the reasons that made Judas Iscariot betray Jesus. (5marks)
10. Narrate Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist in the river Jordan in Luke 3:21-22 (5marks)

Marking Scheme

1. Identify six literally forms used in writing the bibles. (6marks)
   • Poetry
   • Wise sayings
   • Prose narratives
   • Letters/epistles
   • Legal/law expressions
   • Songs
   • Prophetic speeches
   • Gospels
   • Philosophical essaysPrayers
   • 6*1=(6marks)
     
     
2. Describe the incident when Jesus was rejected at Nazareth (luke 4:16-30) 8marksJesus came to Nazareth where he was
   • brought up.
   • He went to the synagogue as he usually did on the Sabbath day.
   • He was given the book of prophet Isaiah when hhe stood up to read.
   • He opened the book, found the place that was written about him and read it to the people.
   • After reading,he closed the book and gave it to the attendant and sat down.
   • Everybody in the synagogue looked at him.
   • He told them that the scripture he has read was fulfilled in their hearing.
   • All the people were happy with what he had spoken.
   • People wondered aloud saying is this not Joseph son.
   • Jesus told them that they would ask him to do in his own country things he had done in capenaum.
   • He told them that the prophet is not accepted in his own country.
   • He told them that there were many widows in Israel during the time of Elijah but god sent the prophet to a widow in zerapheth/god only healed naaman the Syrian of leprosy during the time of prophet Elisha.
   • They were filled with anger/were led to throw him head long the cliff.
   • Jesus passed through their midst and went away.
     
     
3. Name three historical books in the Old Testament. (6marks)
   • Joshua
   • Judges
   • Ruth
   • First Samuel
   • Second Samuel
   • First kings
   • Second kings
   • First chronicles
   • Second chronicles
   • Ezra
   • Nehemiah
   • Esther
     
     
4. Describe the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac. (Genesis 22:1-19) (8marks)
   • God told Abraham to take his only son to the land of moriah/to offer him a sacrifice.
   • Abraham took his son, two servants and wood for burnt offering.
   • They arrived at the place after three days journey.
   • Abraham commanded his servants to remain behind as he and Isaac, the firewood and the knife and went up.
   • Isaac asked his father where the lamb for the offering would come from.
   • Abraham told Isaac that God would provide the lamb for a burnt offering.
   • When they arrived at the place, God commanded Abraham built an altar/arranged for laid wood.
   • He bound Isaac and laid him on the altar upon the wood.
   • Abraham took the knife to slay his son but the angel of lord stopped hum.
   • Abraham saw a ram which he offered instead of his son.
   • He called the name of the lord, the lord will provide.
   • The angel appeared to him the second time and gave him promises because of his obedience.
   • Abraham returned with his men to bersheba.
     
     
5. How did the Israelites worship God when they were in the wilderness? (6marks)
   • They built altars.
   • They offered sacrifices.
   • They sang songs and danced.
   • They said prayers.
   • They held festivals.
   • They gave offerings/tithes.
   • They constructed/sacred places of worship/tabanacle /tent of meeting.
   • They observed the Sabbath day.
   • They burnt offerings.
     
     
6. How do Christians show their respect to God? (6marks)
   • Set aside a day of worship
   • Set aside holy places of worship.
   • They do not mention the name of god in vain.
   • They pray to him.
   • Live exemplary lives/role model.
   • Giving offerings/tithe.
   • Praise him for wonders
   • Taking care of the environment.
   • Looking after the needy.
   • Preaching/spreading the word of God.
     
     
7. What life skills do Christians need to use in order to fight corruption in Kenya today? (5marks)
   • Critical thinking
   • Creative thinking
   • Decision making
   • Conflict resolution.
   • Assertiveness
   • Self esteem
   • Self awareness
   • Empathy
   • Effective communication.
   • Tolerance.
     
     
8. Identify moral values taught to the youths during initiation to adulthood in traditional African communities. (5marks)
   • Hospitality
   • Honesty
   • Integrity
   • Tolerance/perseverance/endurance
   • Chastity/faithfulness
   • Loyalty
   • Respect
   • Love
   • Responsibility
   • Cooperation
   • Unity.
   • courage
     
     
9. Identify the reasons that made Judas Iscariot betray Jesus. (5marks)
   • Greed for money/material possession
   • It was God’s will for the fulfillment of scriptures to be realized.
   • He was tempted by Satan.
   • He was looking for fame/recognition.
   • He was unhappy with Jesus activities.
   • He was an informer of the Jewish religious leaders.
   • He was expecting a political messiah yet there was a spiritual messiah.
     
     
10. Narrate Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist in the river Jordan in Luke 3:21-22 (5marks)
    • All people had been baptized by john.
    • Jesus was also baptized.
    • Jesus then started praying.
    • The heavens opened.
    • The Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus in a bodily form as a dove.
    • Then a voice came from heaven.
    • Then it said, thou art my beloved son with thee am well pleased