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

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INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer any five question
All answers must be written in English

QUESTIONS

1. Explain six similarities between the Biblical concept of sin and traditional African view of evil (6mks)
2. Identify seven consequences of sin from the story of the fall of human beings in Genesis Chapter 3. (7mks)
3. Outline the steps taken by God to heal the broken relationship after the fall of Man (7mks)
1. Explain the importance of God’s covenant with Abraham. (8mks)
2. State seven examples of a modern covenant. (7mks)
3. List five forms of worship practiced by Israelites in the wilderness which are found in Christian Worship today (5mks)
1. Identify eight characteristics of the Canaanite religion. (8mks)
2. Explain ways in which king Solomon fulfilled Samuel’s prophecy against kingship in Israel. (7mks)
3. Give five factors that have led to the increase of Christian denominations today (5mks)
1. Outline seven characteristics of true prophets in the Old Testament. (7mks)
2. State six social injustices condemned by prophet Amos in Israel. (6mks)
3. In what ways is the Church promoting social justice in Kenya today? (7mks)
1. Identify seven final reforms carried out by Nehemiah to restore the worship of God in Judah. (7mks)
2. Outline the problems that Nehemiah encountered in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. (8mks)
3. State five importances of prayers in Christian life. (5mks)
1. Outline seven causes of death in Traditional African Communities (7mks)
2. Explain factors contributing to harmony and mutual responsibility in Traditional African Communities (7mks)
3. Give six responsibilities of the living towards ancestors in Traditional African Communities (6mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Explain six similarities between Biblical concept of sin and traditional African view of evil. (6mks)
  - In both cases, evil is caused by a foreign agent/forces/external forces i.e. serpent in the Bible and malicious /bad spirit in the African community
  - In both sin comes as a result of disobedience of the culprit
  - Both looked at evil as something coming from a curse
  - Both agree that the result of evil is suffering and hardship
  - In both, evil leads to separation from God/destroys relationship between God and people
  - In both, God is the guardian of law and order/morality
  - In both, evil leads to death of the offender 6×1=6mks
2. Identify seven consequences of sin from the story of the fall of human beings in Genesis Chapter 3. (7mks)
  - Human beings separated/ alienated from God
  - Child birth became painful
  - What had been innocent and good became shameful
  - Death came into the world/introduced
  - Man became afraid of God
  - Ground/earth is cursed
  - Woman became subject to man
  - Snake was cursed/ has to crawl
  - Man has to toil and struggle to meet their needs
  - Enemity between between the serpent and human beings developed 7×1=7mks
3. Outline the steps taken by God to heal the broken relationship after creation. (7mks)
  - He looked for Adam and Eve. He wanted to find out where they were
  - He made garments of skin for Adam and Eve then clothed them
  - He gave man power over the serpent
  - He provided Adam and Eve means to find food after chasing them out of the garden of Eden
  - God called Abraham and made a covenant with him
  - God chose Israel as a holy nation and gave them ten commandments to guide them
  - God sent prophets to guide and correct his people
  - God provided a new covenant with mankind through prophet Jeremiah
    God sent a Messiah who died on the cross for the sins of mankind
  - God sent the Holy Spirit to guide people in the church 7×1=7mks
1. Explain the importance of God’s covenant with Abraham. (8mks)
  - It showed that Abraham had faith/ trust in God
  - It demonstrated Abraham’s obedience to God
  - Abraham was assured of God’s protection
  - God Revealed to Abraham that he would have son as his heir/ many descendants
  - It confirmed Abraham as God’s choice through whom all nations shall receive salvation
  - The descendants of Abraham were promised the land of Canaan 4×2=8mks
2. State seven examples of modern covenant. (7mks)
  - Baptism
  - Marriage
  - Oath of loyalty
  - Agreement signed when buying land
  - Treaties between tribes and countries
  - Agreement signed by student
  - Confirmation
  - Vows of a sister/ nun 7×1=7mks
3. List five forms of worship practiced by Israelites in the wilderness which are found in Christian worship today.(5mks)
  - Obeying the Ten Commandments.
  - Singing and dancing.
  - Praying to God.
  - Celebration of feasts.
  - Observing Sabbath.
  - Giving offerings/tithes.
  - Building places of worship.
  - Burning incense. 5×1=5mks
1. Identify eight characteristics of the Canaanite religion. (8mks)
  - It was based on nature/cosmic/cyclic/changes in seasons.
  - It was polytheistic/comprised of many gods and goddesses.
  - Symbols/idols/images were made to represent each god/goddess.
  - Temple prostitution was part of the worship of gods and goddesses.
  - Human and animal sacrifices were made to the gods/goddesses.
  - Festivals and feasts were celebrated in honour of the gods and goddesses.
  - Rituals were performed to ensure continued fertility and well being of the community.
  - There were prophets and prophetesses for each god and goddess.
  - Each god and goddess played a specific role in the community.
  - There was a chief god and goddess.
  - Temples/shrines/High places of worship of Gods/goddesses 8×1=8mks
2. Explain ways in which king Solomon fulfilled Samuel’s prophecy against kingship in Israel. (7mks)
  - He married foreign wives.
  - Allowed worship of idol Gods.
  - Murdered his half brother Adonijah.
  - He taxed the Israelites heavily.
  - Disobeyed instructions given by father.
  - Built places of worship for idol gods.
  - Introduced forced labour.
  - Signed treaties with foreigners.
  - He sold land to Hiram king of Tyre.
  - He was selfish/ used more time for his palace. 7×1=7mks
3. Give seven factors that have led to the increase of Christian denominations today. (7mks)
  - Rivalry for leadership
  - Differences in Biblical interpretation
  - Resistance to change by the older generation
  - Material gain/greed/selfishness
  - Lack of role models
  - Desire to be free from missionary control
  - Differences in mode of worship
  - Discrimination/nepotism/tribalism
  - Freedom of worship by the constitution
  - Disagreement on ethical issues e.g. family planning
  - Western influence/modern technology
1. Outline seven characteristics of true prophets in the Old Testament. (7mks)
  - They all received a vocational call from God.
  - They all responded positively/ in obedience to God’s call.
  - They all stood for the covenant way of life.
  - They all spoke with authority from God.
  - They all condemned the social evils in the society of their times.
  - All inspired/ led to by the Holy Spirit.
  - Suffered rejection/ opposition/ criticism from Israelites.
  - All were courageous and ready to die for the truth.
  - Acted as mediator/ bridge/ link between God and the Israelites.
  - Their prophecies always come true/ pass.
  - Preached monotheism
2. State six social injustices condemned by prophet Amos in Israel. (6mks)
  - Oppression of the poor by the rich/poor sold for a pair of sandals
  - Slavery
  - Robbery with violence
  - The rich lived in luxury
  - Bribery and corruption in courts
  - Use of false weighing scales
  - Selling worthless/bad wheat
  - Misuse of garments as pledges
  - Murder of the innocent
3. In what ways is the church promoting social justice in Kenya today. (7mks)
  - Providing education to the public on social justice
  - Following the law of the country
  - Providing shelter to the needy
  - Preaching on social justice
  - Praying for social justice
  - Giving food/clothing to the needy
  - Advising the government on issues of justice
  - Condemning injustices
1. Identify five final reforms carried out by Nehemiah to restore the worship of God in Judah. (7mks)
  - He denounced marriages between Jews and foreigners.
  - He purified the temple after sending away the Samaritan Tobiah who had been residing in the temple.
  - He reorganized the tithing system.
  - He made up a panel of four to look into the distribution of tithes to priests/Levites/musicians.
  - Upheld the law of the Sabbath.
  - Commanded Levites to guard the temple against traders.
  - Made Jews to the loyal to Mosaic law.
2. Outline the problems that Nehemiah encountered in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem .( 8mks)
  - The officials of Tekoa did not co-operate with him
  - He was ridiculed by Sanballat and Tobiah.
  - He received threats of violence from the enemies
  - A trap was laid to derail his mission of rebuilding the wall
  - There was a plot to kill him
  - Insecurity from the enemies
  - False prophets tried to discourage him
  - Opposition from the Jewish nobles
  - False accusation from his enemies
3. State the importance of prayer in Christian life. (5mks)
  - It enables one to gain power over temptations
  - It expresses one’s obedience to God
  - One is able to give thanks to God for the many blessings
  - So as to ask for God’s protection/care in all that one does
  - In order to ask for forgiveness for the wrongs done
  - One is able to intercede for others
  - In order to show/acknowledge God as the provider of everything
  - So as to praise/glorify/exalt God
  - To seek for guidance/direction for God
  - One is able to communicate with God
  - It expresses humility to God
1. Outline seven causes of death in traditional African communities. (7mks)
  - Breaking taboos.
  - Being cursed by elders.
  - Breaking an oath.
  - Disrespecting ancestors and spirits.
  - Failure to sacrifice to God as required.
  - Witchcraft.
  - Old age.
2. Explain factors contributing to harmony and mutual responsibility in traditional African communities. (7mks)
  - Division of labour
  - Communal ownership of land
  - Common religious belief and practices
  - Kinship ties defines relationship with one another
  - Observance of social norms regulates human relationships
  - Communal sharing of material possessions
  - Rites of passage bring people together to celebrate life and show solidarity
  - Leisure activities bring people together
  - political organizations reflects the need for harmony and mutual responsibility
3. What is the responsibility of the living towards ancestors in Traditional African communities. (5mks)
  - Naming children after them
  - Pouring libation
  - Taking care of graveyards
  - Making sacrifices for them
  - Consulting/communicating with ancestors
  - Inviting/involving ancestors
  - Invoking their names during prayers
  - Obeying their wishes
  - Holding commemoration ceremonies for them
  - Managing their property wisely
  - Building shrines for them
  - Teaching children about ancestors.