CRE Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Form 4 Term 3 Opener Exams 2023

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INSTRUCTIONS

Answer any five questions
All answers must be written in English

QUESTIONS

1. Name five books in the Bible referred to as Pentateuch. (5mks)
2. Explain biblical teachings about marriage from the creation accounts. (8mks)
3. Identify seven causes of evil in the Traditional African Society. (7mks)
1. Describe how God prepared the Israelites for the making of Sinai covenant. (7mks)
2. Outline the background to the call of Abraham.(7mks)
3. Give six lessons Christians learn from the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son.(6mks)
1. List the promises that God made to King David through prophet Nathan.(7mks)
2. Outline six failures of King Solomon. (6mks)
3. Highlight seven leadership qualities that Christians learn from king David.(7mks)
1. State eight similarities between Traditional African Prophets and true prophets in the Old Testament. (8mks)
2. Describe the teachings of Amos on Israel election. (6mks)
3. Identify six factors that hinder Christians from practicing their faith. (6mks)
1. Explain how the people of Judah worshipped God before being taken to exile in Babylon.(7mks)
2. Outline reasons why Nehemiah was against mixed marriages among the Jews.(7mks)
3. State seven relevances of Nehemiah experience to Christians today. . (6mks)
1. Highlight the role of priests in the Traditional African Society. (7mks)
2. What is the importance of bridewealth in the Traditional African Society. (7mks)
3. State the significance of naming a child in the Traditional African society. (6mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Name five books in the Bible referred to as Pentateuch. (5mks)
  - Genesis
  - Exodus
  - Leviticus
  - Numbers
  - Deuteronomy
2. Explain biblical teachings about marriage from the creation accounts. (8mks)
  - Marriage is monogamous
  - Marriage is between man and woman
  - Marriage is permanent/a covenant
  - Marriage is for procreation
  - Marriage is continuation of God’s work of creation
  - Marriage is sacred/ordained by God
  - Marriage is for mutual relationship
  - Marriage is for companionship
  - Husband and wife are complement each other
3. Identify seven causes of evil in the Traditional African Society. (7mks)
  - Malicious ancestral spirits
  - Evil people like wizards and sorcerers
  - Curses from parents or elders
  - Breaking taboos
  - Breaking oaths
  - Bad omen
  - Dishonouring sacred places
  - Disrespecting God and spirits
1. Describe how God prepared the Israelites for the making of Sinai covenant. (7mks)
  - God called Moses in the mountain and asked him whether Israelites are ready to obey Him
  - He reminded him that He brought them out of Egypt
  - God told Moses that He wanted to establish a special relationship with the Nation of Israel
  - Moses called the elders of Israel and told them what God had said
  - God promised to come down on the third day to meet His people
  - Israelites were to consecrate themselves by washing their bodies and their garments
  - Moses was to mark the boundaries of the mountain. No human/animal should go near the mountain
  - They were to abstain from sexual intercourse
  - Israelites were to assemble at the foot of the mountain once they hear trumpet sound
  - On the third day Moses took Israelites to meet God
  - God descended in form of thunder,lightening,fire smoke, thick cloud and trumpet blast.
2. Outline the background to the call of Abraham.(7mks)
  - His name was was Abram
  - His wife was Sarai
  - His ancestral home was Ur
  - He came from semi-nomadic tribe
  - He later moved to canaan with his father who was a semite
  - They were moon worshiper
  - They were childless/Sarai was barren
  - He had two brothers; Haran and Nahor
3. Give six lessons Christians learn from the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son.(6mks)
  - Christians should obey God
  - Christians should have faith in God
  - Christians should have patience/wait upon God/ not give up
  - Christians should be prepared to face difficult situations
  - Christians should be ready to give up everything for God/be commited to God
  - God blesses those who are ready to serve him
  - Christians should involve family members in worship
1. List the promises that God made to King David through prophet Nathan.(7mks)
  - God will always protect Israel
  - God will protect David and his descendants from his enemies
  - David’s son will be a king
  - God will give Israel land of their own
  - David’s son will build a temple of the Lord
  - God would always support David
  - God will always punish the son of David whenever he sinned
  - God will raise a heir from Davids house
  - David’s name will be great and famous
2. Outline six failures of King Solomon. (6mks)
  - Married foreign wives who worshipped idols
  - He allowed his wives to worship idols
  - He worshipped idols alongside Yahweh
  - He built temple for pagan gods
  - He introduced forced labour
  - He killed his half brother; Adonijah
  - He favoured the tribes of Judah and Benjamin over other tribes
  - He introduced high taxation and was extravagant
  - He sold part of Israel land
  - He hired pagan craftsmen to build the temple
3. Highlight seven leadership qualities that Christians learn from king David.(7mks)
  - Courage/Bravery
  - Faith in God
  - Gratitude to God
  - Loyalty – He was loyal to God and to Israelites
  - Justice-He was fair to all Israelites
  - Wisdom-he had good advisors
  - Humility- admitted mistakes and sought forgiveness
  - Kindness-he forgave those who offended him
1. State eight similarities between Traditional African Prophets and true prophets in the Old Testament. (8mks)
  - Both mediated between God and people
  - Both obeyed God
  - Both predicted the future
  - Both were religious leaders who offered prayers and sacrifice
  - Both advised political leaders
  - Both urged people to uphold morality and Justice
  - They received calling from God
  - They warned people against the dangers of disobeying God
  - They lived righteous/examplery lives
  - Both had supernatural powers
  - Both warned people of an impending danger
  - Both spoke with authority
  - Both were consulted in times of crises
2. Describe the teachings of Amos on Israel election. (6mks)
  - God liberated Israelites from bondage in Egypt
  - He led them in the wilderness and protected them
  - He made them a chosen race through Sinai covenant
  - He gave them the land of canaan to inherit
  - He gave them laws,priests and prophets to guide them in the covenant way of life
  - However, God’s favour for them will depend on their continued obedience to Him
  - Israelites did not merit election, it was God’s favour because of His love for their forefathers
  - Israelites had a responsibility of recognizing Yahweh as the only true God
3. Identify six factors that hinder Christians from practicing their faith. (6mks)
  - Job commitment
  - Lack of role models/mentorship
  - False teachings/devil worship
  - Greed for money/power
  - Permissiveness in the society
  - Science and technology
  - Cultural influence
  - Sicknesss
  - Poverty
  - Political interference
1. Explain how the people of Judah worshipped God before being taken to exile in Babylon.(7mks)
  - They practiced circumcision
  - They observed Sabbath
  - They sung psalms
  - Observed the mosaic law
  - Respected religious leaders
  - Offered sacrifices
  - Gave offerings and tithes
  - Observed Ten Commandments
  - Commemorated religious feasts and festivals
2. Explain reasons why Nehemiah was against mixed marriages among the Jews
  - To preserve the identity of the Jews
  - It was against God’s command of not associating with cannanites
  - Intermarriage will lead Israelites into idolatry
  - Children born of mixed marriage will not speak Hebrew language
  - Nehemiah wanted to unite jews who returned from exile
  - To solve the problem of land ownership
  - Jews were a minority group who wanted to preserve their culture
  - In order to effectively carry out religious reforms
3. State seven relevance of Nehemiah experience to Christians today. (6mks)
  - Christians should expect opposition in their work
  - Christians should expect to be mocked and ridiculed in their work
  - Christians should persevere in doing God’s work
  - Christians should trust in God
  - Christians have moral obligations to condemn injustice
  - Leadership involves challenges and sacrifice
  - Christians should fight for the poor/oppressed/less priveledged
1. Highlight the role of priests in the Traditional African Society. (7mks)
  - Perform religious duties.
  - Offer sacrifices and offerings and preside over rituals and prayes
  - Take care of religious places
  - They act as judges,advisers and experts in traditional rituals and rules
  - They pour libation/offer prayers/
  - Interceded on behalf of the people
  - Installed kings and chiefs
  - Drove away witches/appease spirits/reverse curses
  - Were in charge of royal graves
2. What is the importance of bridewealth in the Traditional African Society. (7mks)
  - It is a sign of appreciation to the girl’s parents
  - It is a seal of marriage
  - It is a sign of commitment by the bridegroom
  - It compensates girls parents
  - It was evidence of the ability to take care of the wife
  - The two families unite and socialize as they become relatives
  - Ancestors are invited during the payment of bridewealth and they bless the families
3. State the significance of naming a child in the Traditional African society. (6mks)
  - Gives baby identity
  - It’s a sign of being accepted in the society
  - Reflects part of the child’s personality
  - Remembers an event that happened when the child was born
  - It’s a sign of gratitude to God
  - It’s a way of reincarnating dead relatives
  - Names help to perpetuate family values
  - It was a way of blessing the child