CRE Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Form 4 Mid Term 2 Exams 2021

CRE
PAPER 1
FORM 4 MID TERM 2

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer any 5 questions

QUESTIONS

1. State five books referred to as the Pentateuch ) ( 5 Mks)
2. Explain seven reasons why the Bible is referred to as Library (7mks)
3. Outline the reasons why the church finds it difficult to translate Bible into local languages (8 Mks)
1. Describe the covenant making incidence between God and Abraham(Genesis 15: 1-19). ( 8 Mks)
2. Explain four reasons why Gods covenant with Abraham was important ( 8 Mks)
3. State four factors that hinder Christians from practicing their faith ( 4 Mks)
1. Describe the preparations Moses ordered Israelites to make in readiness for Exodus (Exodus 12:21-49) (8 Mks)
2. Identify seven challenges Moses faced as the leader of Israelites during Exodus ( 7 Mks)
3. State five reasons why political leaders in Kenya should cooperate (5 Mks)
1. State four differences between traditional African prophets and old Testament prophets. (8mks)
2. Identify five visions of Amos. (5mks)
3. In what ways is the church promoting social justice in the society. (7mks)
1. Describe the contents of Jeremiah’s letter to Exiles (Jeremiah 29) (7Mks)
2. Outline the stages followed in the renewal of the Covenant during the time of Nehemiah ( 7 Mks)
3. State five ways in which the government of Kenya supports church leaders in their work. ( 6 Mks)
1. Identify seven reasons why the singing was important during initiation in Traditional African Society (7 Mks)
2. Give eight moral values taught to the youth during the initiation in Traditional African Society (8 Mks)
3. State five factors that have lead to changes in dressing from traditional African Society to Modern Society (5 Mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. State five books referred to as the pentatuch ) ( 5 x 1 = Mks)
  - genesis
  - Exodus
  - Leviticus
  - Deuteronomy
  - Numbers
2. Explain five reasons why the Bible is referred to as Library
  - Contains many books
  - Books written by different authors
  - Different categories of books/divisions/sections
  - Books written in different styles
  - Books written in different times/situations/circumstances
  - books address different issues/topics/themes/messages
  - books written to different people/audience/readers
  - Books are systematically arranged/chronological order
  - It is a reference book
    (7 x 1 = 7mks)
3. Outline the reasons why the church finds it difficult to translate Bible into local languages (8 Mks)
  - inadequate finances/capital/money
  - inadequate qualified personnel
  - language barrier
  - Poor transport and communication
  - Shortage of exact words to use
    (4 x 2 = 8mks)
1. Describe the covenant making incidence between God and Abraham (Genesis 15: 1-19). ( 8Mks)
  - God came in form of a vision
  - Abraham complained he did not have a heir
  - God took him out and showed him the stars/told him to number the stars
  - Abraham was asked to bring the animals:- a heifer, a ram, a she goat and a young pigeon
  - He cut the three animals into two but not the birds.
  - He laid them into two rows
  - Birds of prey came on the carcases, Abraham drove them away.
  - Abraham fell into a deep sleep
  - God gave him more promises
  - God passed through the sacrifice inform of smoking firepot and flaming torch
    (Any 8 x 1 = 8mks)
2. Explain four reasons why Gods covenant with Abraham was important ( 8Mks)
  - God established a personal relationship with Abraham and Abraham became Gods friend
  - Abraham indicated his faith in God
  - Abraham as assured of Gods protection
  - It confirmed God’s choice of Abraham as through whom all Nations will receive salvation
  - God revealed to Abraham that he should have a son as a heir
    (4 x 2 = 8)
3. State four factors that hinder Christians from practicing their faith ( 4Mks)
  - Poor role models
  - Social pressure
  - False teachings/devil worship
  - Permissiveness
  - Greed for power/ wealth
  - Science and technology effects
  - Gender bias
  - Generational gap
  - Natural calamities
    (4 x 1 = 4mks)
1. Describe the preparations Moses ordered Israelites to make in readiness for Exodus (Exodus 12:21-49) (8 Mks)
  - Each man to choose either a lamb or a young goat
  - Animal to be slaughtered in the evening of the 14th day.
  - To be roasted whole
  - Blood to be smeared on the door posts
  - Roasted meat to be eaten at night with bitter herbs and unleavened bread.
  - To eat while dressed and packed their luggage.
  - Israelites women were to ask for jewellery, silver and clothing from Egyptians women
  - To remain indoors till morning
  - To burn any meat that remained
    (8 x 1 = 8mks)
2. Identify seven challenges Moses faced as the leader of Israelites during Exodus ( 7Mks)
  - Shortage of water in the wilderness
  - Attacks from enemies ( Amalekites)
  - Complaints /grumbling/failure to listen to Moses
  - Bites from snakes
  - Threats from Egyptian at the Red Sea.
  - Food shortage
  - Lack of faith/worship of golden calf
  - Settling disputes among the people
  - Experienced harsh climate
  - Travelling through unfamiliar routes
    (7 x 1 = 7mks)
3. State five reasons why political leaders in Kenya should cooperate (5 Mks)
  - To enhance peace and harmony in the society
  - Enhance respect and good public image
  - Social economic and political development
  - To make citizens get essential services
  - As a way of accepting that authority comes from God
  - To enhance transparency and accountability
  - To make the country get international respect /recognition
  - To unite the citizens
  - To be role models to the youth
  - To overcome evils such as ethnic animosity
    (Any 5 x 1= 5mks)
1. State four differences between traditional African prophets and the old testament prophets. (8mks)
  - Old Testament prophets were called by God while Traditional African prophets inherited their ruler /
  - empowered by ancestors / spirits.
  - Old testament prophets were recorded while those of traditional African prophets were passed orally.
  - Old testament prophets spoke of the coming Messiah while the traditional African prophets did not have this concept.
  - Old testament prophets were rejected in their communities while traditional African prophets wererespected / liked in the community.
  - Old testament prophets promoted monotheism while Traditional African prophets were involved in idolatry.
  - Old testament prophets delivered messages to their own people and those outside their locality while traditional African prophets were concerned with their communities.
    (4 x 2 = 8mks)
2. Identify five visions of Prophet Amos. ( 5 Mks)
  - Visions of swarm of locusts
  - Vision of great fire
  - Vision of crooked wall/ plumb line
  - Vision of basket of ripe fruits
  - Vision of destruction of the altar / temple
    (5 x 1 = 5mks)
3. In what ways is the church promoting social justice (7mks)
  - Preaches / teaches on need of justice / fairness of society.
  - Church condemns all forms of injustice in society.
  - Pray for justice to prevail in the land.
  - Lead exemplary lives / role models / practise justice.
  - Initiates income generating activity to create employment.
  - Church assists needy / shares health with poor.
  - Guiding and counseling victims of justice.
  - Advocating for just laws / voice of the voiceless.
    (7 x 1 mks)
1. Describe the contents of Jeremiahs letter to Exiles ( 7Mks)
  - Build houses /live in houses
  - Plant garden/eat produce
  - Marry and have many children
  - Sons and daughters to be married off
  - Seek city’s welfare while in exile
  - Not to listen to false prophets
  - Will be freed after 70 years
  - God to restore them their land
  - To Obey masters and pray for them
    (7 x 1 = 7mks)
2. Outline the stages followed in the renewal of the Covenant during the time of Nehemiah ( 7Mks)
  - People gathered in the public square in Jerusalem
  - Priest Ezra read the Law to the people
  - They performed repentance gestures / raising hands / bowing their heads
  - People constructed make shift tents to celebrate feast of booths.
  - Held a National day of fasting and confession as they wore sackcloths.
  - Ezra lead people in prayer of confession
  - They sealed Covenant by signing an agreement under the leadership of Nehemiah and priests
  - People promised to follow Mosaic law
  - Re- distribution of the people in Jerusalem and Countryside
    (7 x 1= 7mks)
3. State five ways in which the government of Kenya supports church leaders in their work. ( 6Mks)
  - Financial /material assistance
  - Support church sponsored institutions
  - Availing facilities to host church workshop/seminars/conferences
  - Including CRE in the school curriculum
  - Appointing church leaders as Chaplain in education institutions and military
  - Organising national prayers day
  - Giving land for church construction
  - Development of infrastructure
  - Government recognize Christian calendar
  - Church granted permission to operate electronic media
    (6 x 1= 6mks)
1. Identify seven reasons why the singing was important during initiation in Traditional African Society (7 Mks)
  - Remind of History and secrets of the community.
  - To teach on Moral values
  - Diverted initiates minds from the coming pain
  - Provided socialization for participants
  - To give courage to initiate
  - Exercise body parts
  - Discover qualities, skills and talents
  - Welcome initiates into full community membership
  - Link initiates with ancestors by invoking their names
  - Condemn evils in the society
  - Announce the seasons/occasions for the initiation.
  - Entertain participants.
  - Form of prayer for initiates
    (7 x 1 = 7mks)
2. Give eight moral values taught to the youth during the initiation in Traditional African Society (8 Mks)
  - Hospitality/generosity/kindness
  - Honesty
  - Integrity
  - Tolerance/perseverance/endurance
  - Chastity/faithfulness/self-control
  - Loyalty/obedience
  - Respect/courtesy
  - Love
  - Responsibility
  - Hard work
  - Courage
  - Cooperation/unity
    (Any 8 x 1 = 8mks)
3. State five factors that have lead to changes in dressing from traditional African Society to Modern Society ( 5 Mks)
  - Westernization
  - Permissiveness
  - Formal education/science and technology
  - Erosion of traditional values
  - Urbanization
  - Human rights movements
  - Mass media influence
  - Christianity and other World religions
  - Peer influence
    (5 x 1 = 5mks)