CRE Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Form 4 End Term 1 Exams 2023

Instructions

Answer any FIVE questions

1. Outline six ways in which the study of cre enhances national unity in Kenya (6 mks)
2. Describe the activities of god in the second account of creation as recorded in genesis 2:4-5 (8 mks)
3. Give six reasons why some Christians leave the church today
1. Give seven actions in life of Abraham that expresses his faith in god (7 mks)
2. Outline seven conditions that the Israelites were given for the renewal of the Sinai covenant (7 mks)
3. How is the faith of the youth strengthened in the church today (6mks)
1. Identify seven reasons why Prophet Samuel was against kinship in Israel (7mks)
2. Outline seven activities of king jeroboam that made the Israelites in the northern kingdom to turn away from god. (7 mks)
3. In what ways can Christians reduce corruption in Kenya today (6mks)
1. How did the old testament prophets communicate gods message to the people ( 7mks)
2. Outline Amos teaching on election of Israel (6mks)
3. Identify seven ways which show that prophecy is practiced in the church today (7mks)
1. Outline seven religious reforms carried out by king Josiah of Judah (7mks)
2. Identify seven steps that Nehemiah took to ensure that the work of rebuilding the wall was completed (7mks)
3. Give six reasons why it is difficult to have reforms in Kenya (6mks)
1. Give seven ways in which elders promote harmony and mutual responsibility in traditional African society (7mks)
2. State the changes that have taken place in the traditional African understanding of leisure (6mks)
3. Outline seven factors that undermine the status of elders in the society (7mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Outline six ways in which the study of cre enhances national unity in Kenya (6 mks)
  - It helps to create awareness that all people were created by God
  - It teaches on love and concern for one another
  - It promotes cultural appreciation/ integration
  - It creates understanding and appreciation of ones religion and that of others
  - It creates awareness of one’s self worth and that of others
  - It helps to instill values/ moral values
  - It helps learners develop a sense of belonging and are able to fight tribalism
2. Describe the activities of god in the second account of creation as recorded in genesis 2:4-5 (8 mks)
  - God made the earth and the heavens
  - God formed man out of dust from the ground
  - God planted the Garden of Eden
  - He planted every tree that is pleasing to the eyes and good for food
  - God planted the tree of life/ knowledge of good and evil in the middle of the garden
  - He put man in the garden to till and keep it
  - He instructed man not to eat any fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil
  - God made animals and brought them to man to name them
  - God made man to fall asleep and removed one of his ribs
  - He made the rib into a woman and brought her to man
  - God blessed the seventh day and made it holy for he rested on it.
3. Give six reasons why some Christians leave the church today
  - Due to conversion to other denominations
  - Some people have no time for the church
  - Strict church disciples/ moral standards may be too much to bear
  - Disagreement witrh church leaders
  - Some are excommunicated because of iundiscipline
  - Some are influenced by ideologies such as devil worship
  - Negative effects of modern science and technology
  - Permissiveness in society/ moral decadence
  - Some leave when they fail to get recognition
  - Hypocrisy among church leaders can make some members to leave.
1. Give seven actions in life of Abraham that expresses hi faith in god
  - He abandoned idol worship to serve Yahweh the true god
  - He accepted to leave his homeland Haran to go to an unknown land
  - He believed in the fulfillment of gods promises although some looked unrealistic
  - He accepted circumcision as an outward sign of the covenant inner faith
  - He agreed to sacrifice his son Isaac
  - He built altars for god at shechem and bethel
  - He accepted to change his name and that of his wife
  - He agreed to enter into a covenant with god.
2. Outline seven conditions that the Israelites were given for the renewal of the Sinai covenant (7 mks)
  - They were to obey what god had commanded them
  - They were not to worship any other gods
  - They were not to make cast idols
  - They were to rest on the sabath day and keep it holy
  - They were not to make any treaties/ intermarry with people living in the land they were going
  - They were to destroy the altars/ sacred stones and false gods of the Canaanites
  - They were to keep the three religious festivals
  - They were to dedicate their first born male children and first born male domestic animals.
3. How is the faith of the youth strengthened in the church today ( 6 mks)
  - The gospel is preached to them
  - They are prayed for
  - They are given responsibilities/ duties in the church
  - They are guided and counseled on how to sustain their faith
  - They participate in the sacrament life of the church/ Holy Communion
  - They are forgiven when they go wrong and rehabilitated
  - They participate in bible study.
1. Identify seven reasons why prophet Samuel was against kinship in Israel ( 7mks)
  - The peoples demand challenged the kingship of yahweh over Israel
  - The idea was seen as a rejection of god as the unseen king of Israel
  - The Israelites would loose their identity as a covenant people.
  - Hereditary kind of leadership would bring oppressive rule
  - The king would forcefully recruit their sons to the army
  - The king would grab people’s property
  - The king would introduce forced labour/ high taxation
  - The king would take their daughters as to be performers and maids
  - They would be influenced by other nations and forget their covenant with god.
2. Outline seven activities of king jeroboam that made the Israelites in the northern kingdom to turn away from god. ( 7mks)
  - He stopped the Israelites from going to jerusalem to worship Yahweh
  - He made two golden calves/ bulls to be worshipped and stationed them at dan and bethel
  - He built other places on hill tops.
  - He chose priests from ordinary families
  - He instilled religious festivals differently from those in Judah
  - He worshipped idols hence setting a bad example to the people
  - He set up two rival centres of worship at dan and bethel
  - He did not listen to gods prophet
3. In what ways can Christians reduce corruption in Kenya today ( 6 mks)
  - Praying for the corrupt to change their evil ways
  - Leading exemplary lives for others to copy
  - Educating people on the evil of corruption
  - Reporting cases of corruption to relevant authorities
  - Participating in the formulation of just laws/ law reforms
  - Encouraging people to follow the stipulated laws
  - Establishing the causes of corruption through commissions
  - Publishing books/ newsletter on the negative effects of corruption
1. How did the old testament prophets communicate gods message to the people ( 7mks)
  - Through symbolic actions
  - Through giving sermons
  - Through parables/ narratives
  - Through written words/ wiring them down
  - Through prophetic utterances
  - Through contests
  - Through performing miracles
  - By being role models
  - Through letters
2. Outline Amos teaching on election of Israel (6mks)
  - God liberated the isralites out of slavery in Egypt
  - He protected them from their enemies
  - God chose the isralites to be his own people and entered into a covenant with them
  - They were chosen among many nations
  - Gods divine election for Israel was out of his own initiative
  - God fed isralites through the wilderness into the promised land of canaan to inherit it
  - He raised their sons to be prophets and Nazarites so as to lead and guide them in the covenant way of life
  - Gods continued favour for the isralites will be determined by their faith and obedience to Him
  - God will punish the isralites if they disobey Him
  - Israel had an obligation to make Gods will known to all nations
  - She should lose her priviledges to any other nation if she becomes proud and selfish
3. Identify seven ways which show that prophecy is practiced in the church today (7mks)
  - preaching the word of God
  - condemning social injustices
  - educating people on laws of God
  - foretelling the future
  - advising state leaders
  - offering guidance and counseling to the people
  - calling people to repentance and baptisim
1. Outine seven religious reforms carried out by king Josiah of Judah (7mks)
  - He destroyed all the idol and alters that were associated with idolatry in Israel.
  - He killed all the priests that were associated with idolatry in Israel.
  - He also drove out all the medium and wizards and remove all the household gods from Jerusalem and Judah.
  - He held a religious ceremony in which he made Israelites to ridicule their lives to the covenant ways of life i.e they publicly renewed their vows to obey the one true God.
  - He cleansed the Temple of Jerusalem of all idols.
  - He reinstated the Passover celebrations as a sign of return to the Lord.
  - Ordered the repair of the Temple of Jerusalem to make it presentable and worthy of use for worship
  - He put back the Ark of the Covenant in his place as the focus of Yahweism.
  - He recognized the roles of Yahwehs’ prophets and priests
2. Identify seven steps that Nehemiah took to ensure that the work of rebuilding the wall was completed (7mks)
  - He constantly prayed for Gods favor and protection
  - He sought permission from king Artaxerxes to be allowed to return to Judah
  - He requested to be given a letter by the king to allow him free passage and acquisition of timber
  - He inspected the ruined walls before hand
  - He gathered all the people and sought for their corperation in the work
  - He placed a man to sound a trumpet in case of an attack for God to fight for them
  - He condemned the nobles who oppressed the poor
3. Give six reasons why it is difficult to have reforms in Kenya (6mks)
  - Lack of political will by politicians
  - Corruption
  - Tribalism
  - Weak institutions to carry out meaningful reforms
  - Too many political parties without a clear agenda
  - Lack of vision among reformers
  - Lack of finances to restructure the economy
1. Give seven ways in which elders promote harmony and mutual responsibility in traditional African society (7mks)
  - Settling disputes in the community
  - Safe guard cultural traditions
  - Ensuring that there is discipline
  - Make decisions on important issues
  - Reconciled warning parties
  - Lead people in religious ceremonies
  - Safeguard regulations governing the use and ownership of property
2. State the changes that have taken place in the traditional African understanding of leisure(6mks)
  - Leisure activities have been commercialized
  - They are not divided according to age gender and status
  - Some people have no time for leisure due to job and educational commitment
  - Most of the leisure activities are passive
  - It has been misused mostly by the youths due to lack of proper guidance
  - They are limited in some areas making people not to participate
  - Work and leisure are complete separate
3. Outline seven factors that undermine the status of elders in the society(7mks)
  - emergence of law courts
  - Modern education
  - Migration of people into new areas
  - Emergence of new leadership structures
  - Western values which promote individualism
  - Wealth has taken over as a symbol of status
  - Permissiveness
  - Racial marriages