CRE QUESTION PAPER AND MARKING SCHEME MODEL20241006003

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

PAPER 1

2 ½ HOURS

Question Paper

1.

(a) What is the relationship between human beings and the environment in Genesis 1 and 2?
(7 marks)

(b) Give six similarities between the Biblical and African concept of sin and evil.
(6 marks)

(c) Identify some causes of evil in society today.
(7 marks)

2.

(a) Identify eight challenges faced by Moses during the Exodus.
(8 marks)

(b) State four conditions given by God during the renewal of the Sinai covenant.
(8 marks)

(c) Give six leadership qualities that Christians can derive from Moses.
(6 marks)

3.

(a) Identify six challenges the Israelites faced while in Canaan.
(6 marks)

(b) Give eight activities of King Jeroboam that led to the spread of idolatry in Israel.
(8 marks)

(c) Give six ways in which Christians enhance true worship of God today.
(6 marks)

4.

(a) State ways in which prophets in the Old Testament communicated God’s message to the people.
(8 marks)

(b) Explain five teachings of Prophet Amos on the Day of the Lord.
(5 marks)

(c) State seven ways in which church leaders misuse their positions in Kenya today.
(7 marks)

5.

(a) Outline six responses of Prophet Jeremiah during his call.
(6 marks)

(b) Identify eight evils that Prophet Jeremiah condemned in Judah.
(8 marks)

(c) Explain the relevance of Jeremiah’s teachings on evils and false prophets to Christians today.
(6 marks)

6.

(a) Explain factors that promote harmony and mutual responsibility in traditional African communities.
(8 marks)

(b) What is the importance of observing taboos in African traditional communities?
(6 marks)

(c) Identify six factors that have led to the decline in the observance of taboos in traditional African communities.
(6 marks)

Marking Scheme

1.

(a) What is the relationship between human beings and the environment in Genesis 1 and 2?

• Both human beings and the environment were created by God.
• Human beings must be in charge of the environment.
• Both owe their existence to each other.
• They share the same origin/destiny.
• Human beings should care for the environment.
• Human beings should use the environment for their benefit.
• They should use the environment to determine time, seasons, and years.
• They should treat the environment with respect.
• Human beings are superior to the environment.
• Human beings continue to create the environment, multiply, and till the earth.
  (7 x 1 = 7 marks)

(b) What are the similarities between the Biblical and African concept of sin and evil?

• In both cases, sin came as a result of disobedience.
• In both cases, God is not responsible for the origin of sin and evil; man is.
• Man has the freedom to choose between what is good and evil.
• In both cases, sin was accompanied by punishment.
• Evil and sin brought separation: in the Bible, sin causes separation between man and God, while in the African concept, sin separates man from the living dead.
• In both cases, there was a beginning of sin.
  (6 x 1 = 6 marks)

(c) What are the causes of evil in society today?

• Permissiveness/moral decadence.
• Affluence/poverty.
• Drugs/substance abuse.
• Corruption/greed/selfishness.
• Negative influence of mass media.
• Lack of life skills/peer pressure.
• Unemployment.
• Negative effects of modern science and technology.
• Poor upbringing/lack of role models.
• Disasters/calamities.
• Bad governance/poor leadership.
  (7 x 1 = 7 marks)

2.

(a) What challenges did Moses face during the Exodus?

• Threats from the Egyptian army caused panic and turned people against Moses.
• Problems of food in the wilderness.
• Complaints about the lack of water.
• Encounters with unfriendly or hostile tribes.
• Settling disputes among the people.
• Moses was a stammerer.
• Harsh desert conditions.
• Grumbling and loss of confidence from the people.
• Worshipping the idol calf while Moses was away.
• The long and tiring journey.
  (8 x 1 = 8 marks)

(b) What conditions did God give to the Israelites during the renewal of the Sinai Covenant?

• The Israelites were to obey what God commanded them.
• They were not to make treaties with the inhabitants of the land.
• They were to destroy altars, smash sacred stones, and cut down Asherah poles.
• Not to worship any other God.
• Not to make idols.
• To keep the feasts of unleavened bread, the feast of weeks, and the feast of ingathering.
• To rest on the Sabbath day.
• Not to intermarry with foreigners.
• To dedicate male firstborns to God and offer their first fruits.
  (4 x 2 = 8 marks)

(c) What leadership qualities can Christians learn from Moses?

• Obedience
• Wisdom
• Faith
• Courage
• Patience
• Compassion
• Readiness to forgive
• Honesty
• Respect
• Humility
  (6 x 1 = 6 marks)

3.

(a) What challenges did the Israelites face while in Canaan?

• Admiring the lifestyle of their neighbours.
• Inability to worship together.
• Idolatry.
• Strain in battles/attacks from enemies.
• Inferiority complex in a foreign land.
• Lack of experience in farming due to a long nomadic life.
• Death of some during the journey.
• Change of climate from desert to wet.
  (6 x 1 = 6 marks)

(b) What activities of King Jeroboam led to the spread of idolatry in Israel?

• Made two golden calves to represent Yahweh.
• Established Dan and Bethel as centres of worship.
• Built alternative places of worship to replace Jerusalem.
• Made people offer sacrifices to false gods.
• Built high places of worship on hilltops.
• Chose priests who were not Levites.
• Worshipped idols.
• Instituted his religious festivals.
• Offered sacrifices to false gods.
  (8 x 1 = 8 marks)

(c) What ways can Christians enhance true worship of God today?

• Praying for God’s guidance.
• Reading the Bible.
• Living exemplary lives.
• Giving tithes/offerings.
• Repenting and forgiving one another.
• Attending Sunday services.
• Carrying out worship within the legal framework.
• Seeking guidance and counselling from church leaders.
  (6 x 1 = 6 marks)

4.

(a) How did prophets in the Old Testament communicate God’s message to the people?

• Giving sermons/preaching.
• Performing symbolic actions.
• Performing miracles.
• Singing songs.
• Writing down prophetic messages.
• Sharing personal life experiences.
• Dictating messages to a scribe.
• Reading messages to the people.
• Through contests.
• Building altars.
• Using parables/wise sayings.
• Prophetic utterances.
  (8 x 1 = 8 marks)

(b) What are the teachings of Prophet Amos on the Day of the Lord?

• Darkness and hot light.
• Mourning and wailing.
• Israel’s defeat by her enemies.
• Earthquakes and floods.
• Hunger and thirst for the word of God.
• God’s judgment on Israel’s sins.
  (5 x 1 = 5 marks)

(c) How do church leaders misuse their positions in Kenya today?

• Embezzling church funds/corruption.
• Engaging in politics and using the pulpit as a political platform.
• Preaching one thing and doing another (hypocrisy).
• Misusing church resources.
• Threatening members publicly.
• Engaging in sexual immorality.
• Banishing competitors and preventing others from growing in their work.
• Using their positions to acquire wealth.
• Competing for leadership.
• Discriminating against church members.
• Misinterpreting scriptures.
  (7 x 1 = 7 marks)

5.

(a) What were Jeremiah’s responses during his call?

• Jeremiah was reluctant, feeling he did not know how to speak.
• He was afraid.
• He was not ready.
• He felt immature because of his youth.
• He had a dialogue with God.
• Upon seeing two visions related to his call, he changed his attitude.
• He accepted to be sent after God assured him of protection.
  (6 x 1 = 6 marks)

(b) What evils did Prophet Jeremiah condemn in Judah?

• Idolatry.
• Human sacrifice.
• Necromancy.
• Dishonesty.
• False prophecy.
• Bribery and corruption.
• Murder.
• Forced labour.
• Hypocrisy.
• Oppression of the poor.
• Adultery.
• Trusting in the temple instead of God.
  (8 x 1 = 8 marks)

(c) What is the relevance of Jeremiah’s teachings on evils and false prophets to Christians today?

• Christians should condemn idol worship, such as divination and materialism.
• Christians should denounce hypocrisy in worship.
• Christians should be aware of false teachings and prophecies.
• Church leaders should avoid double standards in ministering to the rich and poor.
• Christians should condemn social evils, e.g., violence, murder, abortion, and genocide.
• Christians should stand firm against false preachers.
• Christians should preach against disobedience and stubbornness.
• They should invite sinners to repentance and forgiveness through Jesus Christ.
• Christians should proclaim divine judgment on those who refuse to obey God’s laws.
  (6 x 1 = 6 marks)

6.

(a) What factors promote harmony and mutual responsibility in traditional African communities?

• Communal ownership of property and land.
• Common religious beliefs and practices.
• Political organizations and sharing of power.
• Observance of taboos and social norms.
• Participation in rites of passage.
• Leisure activities that bring people together.
• Division of labour to ensure everyone is occupied.
• Observance of rules and regulations.
• Belief in common ancestry.
• Participation in communal work.
• Common settlement in a geographical location.
  (8 x 1 = 8 marks)

(b) What is the importance of observing taboos in traditional African communities?

• They outline social relationships within the community.
• They provide guidance on eating habits.
• They help maintain dignity and identity.
• They guide moral behaviour.
• They create harmony in society.
• They protect individual rights.
• They foster respect for the elderly and leaders.
• They enhance respect for ancestors.
• They ensure respect for God.
• They safeguard traditions and customs.
• They create a sense of belonging.
  (6 x 1 = 6 marks)

(c) What factors have led to the decline in observance of taboos in traditional African communities?

• Urbanization/growth of towns.
• Foreign religions (Christianity and Islam).
• Formal education and training.
• Societal permissiveness.
• Inter-ethnic marriages.
• Inadequate resources due to poverty.
• Struggles for equality and gender sensitivity.
• Government policies affecting traditional practices.
  (6 x 1 = 6 marks)