CRE Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Form 3 End Term 1 Exams 2023

Answer any FIVE questions

1. State seven contributions of cre to the development of a student (7 mks)
2. Outline seven steps taken by God to seal the broken relationship with man (7 mks)
3. In what ways is the church in Kenya fighting evil in society (6 mks)
1. outline the regulations that god gave Moses about the Passover(7mks)
2. Give seven ways in which the Israelites worshipped god in the wilderness (7mks)
3. Identify the elements of Jewish worship found in Christian worship today (6 mks)
1. Explain the factors that led to the division of the kingdom of Israel (7 mks)
2. State six practices of idolatry during the time of Prophet Elijah (6 mks)
3. Give reasons why political leaders in Kenya have failed to perform their duties effectively (7mks)
1. Identify seven characteristics of true prophets in the Old Testament(7mks)
2. Outline the teaching of Amos on remnant and restoration of the Israelites (6mks)
3. Give the responsibility of Christians as elected people of God today (7 mks)
1. Identify seven evils condemned by prophet Jeremiah during the temple sermon (7 mks)
2. Describe the fall of Jerusalem 39 (7mks)
3. Outline six ways in which Christians can fight evils in the society today (6 mks)
1. Describe the traditional African concept of a community (8mks)
2. Give ways in which a child learns to be part of the community (6mks)
3. State the disadvantages of kinship system (7 mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. State seven contributions of cre to the development of a student (7 mks)
  - It creates awareness of god/ spiritual development
  - Leads to moral development of career related to it
  - Leads to the development of positive attitudes to other faith
  - Offer logical solutions to the daily social problems
  - Promotes social interactions
  - Cultivates a student respect for god’s creation
  - Helps a student understand and achieve the national goals of education
2. Outline seven steps taken by god towards sealing the damaged relationship with mankind after the fall of man (7 mks)
  - He looked for Adam and eve in the garden
  - He made garments of skin for Adam and eve
  - He provided them with means of finding food after throwing them out of the garden
  - He saved Noah from the floods
  - He promised a new covenant through Jeremiah
  - He sent Jesus Christ for the salvation of man
  - He chose Israel as the holy nation
3. In what ways is the church in Kenya fighting evil in the society (6 mks)
  - Condemning all evil acts
  - Calling people to repentance
  - Helping the needy
  - Proving job opportunities to the jobless
  - Reporting evils cases to the government
  - Praying for evil doers to change
1. outline the regulations that god gave to Moses about the Passover (7mks)
  - No foreigner was to take part in the celebrations without circumcised together with his household
  - A bought slave would eat the Passover meals after getting circumcised
  - Temporary residents and hired workers were not to eat the meal
  - The Passover meal was to be eaten inside the house
  - The festival was to be celebrated annually by all
  - The whole community of Israel must celebrate it
  - No bones of the slaughtered animals were to be broken
2. Give seven ways in which the Israelites worshipped god in the wilderness ( 7mks)
  - Offering sacrifices
  - Offering offerings
  - Burning incense
  - Celebrated festivals and feasts
  - Prayers
  - Song and dance
  - Building altars
3. identify the elements of Jewish worship found in Christian worship today (6 mks)
  - elebration of the Lord’s Supper
  - Use of prayer and songs
  - Observation of the Sabbath day
  - Giving offering and tithes
  - Burning of incense
  - Dedication of children
1. Explain the factors that led to the division of the kingdom of Israel (7 mks)
  - Solomon practiced idolatry which made god to punish him by splitting the kingdom Solomon built high places for idols
  - The introduction of forced labor and heavy taxation led to discontentment among the Israelites and this made them rebellious
  - Solomon had many wives who brought with them worship of foreign gods to Israel
  - Rehoboams failure to heed to the elders wise counsel to the rule of the Israelites less harshly
  - Jeroboam was ready to lead the rebellious groups against rehoboam
  - Solomon’sfavor extended towards the southern tribes making the northern tribes to rebel
2. State six practices of idolatry during the time of Prophet Elijah (6 mks)
  - Syncretism
  - Building temples for idols
  - Offering sacrifices to the idols
  - Offering human sacrifices
  - Practiced temple prostitution
  - Naming their children after god
3. Give reasons why political leaders in Kenya have failed to perform their duties effectively (7 mks)
  - Inability to live up to the expectations of the electorate
  - Lack of training in leadership skills
  - Division and conflicts between parties
  - Insecurity and harassment from their enemies
  - Sabotage from political rivals
  - Barriers based on tribes and religion
  - Ridicule from members of the society
1. Identify seven characteristics of true prophets in the old testament ( 7mks)
  - They were God’s mouth piece
  - Responded to gods call in faith
  - They were called by god
  - Were given specified tasks to carry out
  - Communicated gods message with authority
  - Spoke the truth in all circumstances
  - All their prophecies were fulfilled
2. Outline the teaching of Amos on remnant and restoration of the Israelites (6mks)
  - God would restore the dynasty of David after destruction
  - He would bring the people back to their land
  - The people would rebuild through their cities so that the remnant of Edom can occupy them
  - The land would be productive
  - The people would grow food and harvest it
  - The nation of Israel would be peaceful
3. Give the responsibility of Christians as elected people of God today (7 mks)
  - Spread the word of god
  - Be role models
  - Live holy lives
  - Worship
  - Call people to repentance
  - Engage in charity
  - Serve god
1. Identify seven evils condemned by prophet Jeremiah during the temple sermon (7 mks)
  - The people gathered in the public square in Jerusalem
  - The priest ezra read the law to the people
  - They performed repentance gestures of raising and lowering their hands
  - The people constructed make shift tents
  - There was a national day of confession
  - Ezra led people in a prayer of confession
  - They sealed the covenant by signing an agreement under the leadership of Nehemiah and the priest
  - The people promised not to go against the mosaic law
2. Describe the fall of Jerusalem 39 ( 7mks)
3. Outline six ways in which Christians can fight evils in the society today (6 mks)
  - By condemning acts in the society.
  - Preaching to the people to change their evil acts.
  - By calling people to repentance.
  - By offering guidance and counseling services.
  - By offering rehabilitation services to the people who are changing from evil acts.
  - By providing employment opportunities to the jobless people/training personnel.
  - By praying for evil doers to change.
  - By helping the needy cases.
  - Reporting cases of evil to the government.
1. Describe the traditional African concept of a community ( 8mks)
  - The members of the community include the unborn living dead and ancestors
  - They speak a common language
  - They are related by blood, marriage, adoption or a common ancestry
  - They occupy the same geographical area
  - They carry out similar economic activities
  - The community is made up of smaller units/ clan
  - Each community has its own rules/ beliefs/ customs
2. Give ways in which a child learns to be part of the community ( 6mks)
  - They are taught the basic rules
  - They are told about the history of the community
  - They are exposed to song and dance
  - Playing their roles in society like hunting and collecting firewood practically
  - Disciplining of children as a communal affair
  - During initiation they are taught the secrets of the community
3. State the disadvantages of kinship system ( 7 mks)
  - Overburdening on family
  - Lack of privacy
  - Pulls down individuals property
  - Practice of wife inheritance
  - Leads to jealousy among relatives
  - Contributes to tribalism
  - Collective blame.