CRE Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Form 4 Term 2 Opener Exams 2023

QUESTIONS

1.              
   1. Identify five national goals promoted through the study of Christian Religious Education. (5 mks)
   2. Give eight reasons why the bible is called the word of God. (8 mks)
   3. Give seven reasons why Christians read the Bible. (7 mks)
2.                      
   1. Narrate the call of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-9) (8 mks)
   2. Show how baptism is a modern  form of covenant. (6 mks)
   3. State six challenges that Christians face while practicing their faith in Kenya  today. (6 mks)
3.                
   1. Explain six ways that show King David is an ancestor of Jesus Christ. (6 mks)
   2. Discuss four life skills used by Prophet Elijah to fight against false religion in Israel. (8 mks)
   3. Why should Christians fight devil worship in Kenya today? (6 mks)
4.                    
   1. Explain the forms of punishment Amos prophesied for Israel and Judah. (6 mks)
   2. Give six similarities between the Traditional African prophets and the Old Testament  prophets. (6 mks)
   3. Identify eight problems experienced by church leaders in their work. (8 mks)
5.                    
   1. Describe the meaning of the symbolic act of buying land by the Prophet Jeremiah. (8 mks)
   2. Give seven reasons why it was important to rebuild the broken walls of Jerusalem. (7 mks)
   3. Give five ways through which Christians settle disagreements among themselves.(5 mks)
6.                  
   1. Explain the significance of rituals conducted during the naming ceremonies in Traditional African Communities. (10 mks)
   2. Identify moral values which were acquired during marriage in Traditional African Communities. (5 mks)
   3. Give reasons why Traditional African Communities feared death. (5 mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1.                      
   1. Identify five national goals promoted through the study of Christian Religious Education. (5 mks)
      • To improve social equality
      • To create awareness of international consciousness
      • To promote/appreciate cultural heritage
      • To promote individual development/achieve self-fulfillment
      • To promote national unity/Love/peace
   2. Give eight reasons why the bible is called the word of God. (8 mks)
      • All scripture was inspired by God
      • All scripture is used in teaching, rebuking and training human beings
      • It deals with God’s revelation to human beings.
      • God took part in writing the Ten commandments
      • It explains the nature of God
      • It contains the history of salvation through Jesus Christ.
      • The authors were under the influence of the Holy Spirit
      • The Bible contains the true message of God for daily living
      • It reveals God’s relationship with man
      • It reveals God’s nature and power.
   3. Give seven reasons why Christians read the Bible. (7 mks)
      • It helps them discover Gods will
      • It makes them understand their relationship with God and other people
      • It helps in Spiritual development and maturity
      • It is a source of Christian doctrines and practices
      • It gives them hope
      • It is an aspect of Christian worship
      • It is a source of knowledge
      • It give s Christians basis for moral and spiritual values
      • It helps Christians to discover the environment and how to relate with it.
2.                      
   1. Narrate the call of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-9) (8 mks)
      • He was called when he was 75 years old
      • He was living in Haran
      • He was told by God to leave his home to unknown land
      • He obeyed God and left to Haran
      • His promises came with promises
      • He took his wife, nephew and his properties and set out to unknown land
      • God appeared to him on his journey to Canaan at Shechem-he build an Altar
      • He later built an alter in a place between Bethel and Al.
   2. Show how baptism is a modern form of covenant. (6 mks)
      • There are two parties i.e. God and the person being baptized
      • Promises are made to God by being baptized – that he/she will abide by Gods teaching
      • There is ceremony during baptism where people are invited
      • There is ceremony during baptism where people are invited
      • Witnesses are present/God parent, priest, and congregation
      • There are consequences for breaking the covenant and failure to inherit eternal life
      • There is a sign/symbol inform of baptism certificate.
   3. State six challenges that Christians face while practicing their faith in Kenya today. (6 mks)
      • The emergencies of splinter groups within the church.
      • The emergence of cults which practice ungodly activities
      • The emphasis on materialism by the churches
      • Lack of good role models among the leaders
      • Misuse of resources by leaders
      • Rise of state/church conflict
      • Confusion among Christians due to different interpretation of the Bible
      • Discrimination of members by the church leaders.
3.                    
   1. Explain six ways that show King David is an ancestor of Jesus Christ.(6 mks)
      • St Paul asserted that the good news of salvation is about the son God who took human nature and born from David’s lineage.
      • The gospels say that Jesus was born in the family of David as the virgin Mary was betrothed to Joseph of the house of David.
      • In Mathew’s genealogy, Jesus was descendant of King David
      • In his triumphant entry to Jerusalem, Jesus was hailed by the crowd as the Messiah descendants from David.
      • Zechariah says that God has raised up a savior descended from the house of David
      • Jesus was born in Bethlehem
      • The blind man at Jericho hailed Jesus was hailed by the crowd as the Messiah descended from David.
      • The early apostles like Peter made a number of references to Jesus as a descendant of David in their sermons.
   2. Discuss four life skills used by Prophet Elijah to fight against false religion in Israel. (8 mks)
      • Assertiveness – He t old Ahab that he was the cause of trouble in Israel
      • Creative thinking - He requested for a contest between the prophets of Ball and himself.
      • Decision making - He killed the prophets/prophetesses of Ball
      • Self esteem - He was convinced that God was on his side.
      • Negotiation- Elijah asked the Israelites to choose between God and Ball
      • Conflict resolution - Through the contest, he convinced the Israelites that Yahweh was the true god
      • Effective communication – He explained to the people how the contest was to be carried out
      • Self-awareness – He knew that he was the prophet of the true God/him had confidence in himself.
   3. Why should Christians fight devil worship in Kenya today? (6 mks)
      • It leads to urge of materialism and its acquisition
      • It leads to aggressiveness and don’t care attitude
      • Its form of infidelity/unfaithfulness
      • It drives one way from God
      • It makes one lack feelings for others e.g. human sacrifice
      • It causes disunity among Christians
      • It is a form of idolatry and against Gods commandment.
4.                      
   1. Explain the forms of punishment Amos prophesied for Israel and Judah.(6 mks)
      • Earthquake; that would destroy the houses of the rich and the poor
      • Famine – referring to spiritual famine or hunger for Gods word
      • Invasion by Assyrians who would destroy the people and their land
      • Eclipses – the land would be covered in darkness
      • Captivity by Assyrians/Exile
      • Attack by a pestilence (epidemic). Those who escape Assyrian attacks would be struck by a plaque in which only a single person would survive in an infested house.
   2. Give six similarities between the Traditional African prophets and the Old Testament prophets. (6 mks)
      • Both predicted future events/disasters
      • Both acted as mediators between God and the people
      • Both had supernatural powers to exercise their duties
      • Both had a personal relationship with God/received revelations through visions/breams
      • They were religious leaders who could offer sacrifices/prayers
      • Both played an advisory role to the political leaders/acted as the conscience of the leaders
      • Both urged their people to be morally upright/condemned evil in society
      • They led exemplary lives/were role models
      • In both cases there were prophets and prophetesses.
   3. Identify eight problems experienced by church leaders in their work. (8 mks)
      • Church leaders are rejected/persecuted
      • They have rivalry among themselves/inferiority/superiority complex
      • They experienced discrimination based on nepotism/tribalism/gender status
      • There is hypocrisy among church members/religious syncretism
      • Inadequate finance/materials for their work/poverty
      • They encounter temptations in their duties.
      • They encounter language barriers while spreading the word of God
      • There is conflicting interpretation of the Bible
      • There is political interference in their work
      • They are faced with competition from false prophets/cults
      • Permissiveness in society hinders their work
      • Poor infrastructure makes it difficult for them to access some areas
      • Insecurity/hostility.
5.                          
   1. Describe the meaning of the symbolic act of buying land by the Prophet Jeremiah. (8 mks)
      • It shows the people of Judah still had a future despite the coming crisis/Judah will regain freedom after conquest.
      • It was assurance that the people would be restored back to their homeland/reclaim their land.
      • It demonstrated that the people would resume their normal lives/construct homes/cultivate land/own property.
      • Divine judgment was not an end in itself
      • Restoration was to take place at God’s own time/God was to determine when the people would be resorted back.
      • The people had to wait patiently for their return from exile
      • It showed that God was loving/faithful/was to keep his promise of restoration/bring them back to their ancestral land.
      • It made them feel secure/they were not to lack anything.
   2. Give seven reasons why it was important to rebuild the broken walls of Jerusalem. (7 mks)
      • To symbolize the physical/spiritual restoration of the people of Israel from exile
      • To signify new beginning in the Israelites new relationship with God
      • To fulfill the prophesies of preserving the remnants
      • To enhance the Israelites self-esteem/public image
      • To enhance their privacy/avoid shameful exposure to passers-by
      • To enhance physical security.
   3. Give five ways through which Christians settle disagreements among themselves. (5 mks)
      • They pray over the issue/problem
      • They offer guidance and counseling to the affected
      • Paying visits/talking to the offender/fellowship
      • By involving church leaders as arbitrators.
      • Forgiving the one who has wronged the other/asking for forgiveness
      • Willingness by the offender to accept the mistakes made/accepting liability
      • Withdrawing some privileges for al period of time so that one can reform
      • By sharing meals/eating together
      • Through shaking of hands/accepting a greeting.
6.                          
   1. Explain the significance of rituals conducted during the naming ceremonies in Traditional African Communities. (10 mks)
      • Bathing of the baby sets in the beginning of new life
      • Shaving of the mother and baby’s hair symbolizes new status
      • Choosing of the appropriate name to give the baby is for identification/incorporation into the wider society/honour to the ancestors
      • Feeing of the baby symbolized new life growth
      • Holding of the baby by members of the community shows concern for it/shared responsibility by the extended family
      • Saying prayers/words of blessings for the mother and baby signifies long life
      • Slaughtering of animals is a way of thanksgiving to ancestors/God
      • Feasting is a sign of joy/socialism\/welcoming the baby /acceptance
      • Giving of presents to the baby/mother is a sign of good will/ownership of property
      • Wearing of charms signifies protection for the baby/mother.
   2. Identify moral values which were acquired during marriage in Traditional African Communities. (5 mks)
      • Faithfulness/loyalty/obedience
      • Respect/courtesy
      • Responsibility/hardwork
      • Hospitality/kindness
      • Tolerance/perseverance/endurance/patience
      • Love
      • Co-operation/unity
      • Humility
      • Honesty
      • Integrity
      • Courage
   3. Give reasons why Traditional African Communities feared death. (5 mks)
      • It disrupts rhythm of human life/activity
      • It is irrevocable/inescapable
      • It brings impurity to the family
      • It deprives the community of the individuals
      • It involves too many rituals
      • It comes unannounced
      • It separates one from the loved ones/marks the end of life on earth
      • Nobody knows about the life after death
      • It may cause misunderstanding in the community
      • Death rites reveal peoples characteristics
      • It brings poverty to the family involved.