CRE QUESTION PAPER AND MARKING SCHEME MODEL20241006004

Christian Religious Education

Paper 1

Duration: 2 ½ Hours

Question Paper

1. Creation

1. (a) Describe the first account of creation in Genesis 1-2:4.
   (8 marks)
2. (b) Identify seven attributes of God from the biblical accounts of creation.
   (7 marks)
3. (c) State five ways in which Christians continue with God’s work of creation today.
   (5 marks)

2. The Covenant at Mount Sinai

1. (a) Describe how the Israelites broke the covenant at Mount Sinai.
   (8 marks)
2. (b) State seven ways on how Moses was prepared by God to be the future leader of the Israelites.
   (7 marks)
3. (c) Give five lessons Christians learn about the nature of God from the ten plagues.
   (5 marks)

3. Canaanite Religion and the Temple

1. (a) Outline the nature of the Canaanite religion.
   (8 marks)
2. (b) State five reasons why King Solomon built the temple of Jerusalem.
   (5 marks)
3. (c) Give reasons why children should be introduced to the worship of God.
   (7 marks)

4. Exile and Worship Reforms

1. (a) Give seven circumstances that led to the exile of the Israelites in Babylon.
   (7 marks)
2. (b) State five reforms carried out by King Josiah in the worship of Yahweh in Israel.
   (5 marks)
3. (c) In what ways did Jesus play the role of a prophet?
   (8 marks)

5. Prophet Jeremiah

1. (a) Describe the personal life of the prophet Jeremiah.
   (7 marks)
2. (b) Highlight seven contents of Jeremiah’s letter to the captives.
   (7 marks)
3. (c) Show how the church is promoting social justice in Kenya today.
   (6 marks)

6. Traditional African Community

1. (a) Identify seven ways in which mutual responsibility and harmony is promoted in traditional African community.
   (7 marks)
2. (b) What changes have negatively affected the concept of dowry in traditional African society?
   (7 marks)
3. (c) State six occasions when oaths are administered in traditional African communities.
   (6 marks)

Marking Scheme

1. Creation

(a) Describe the first account of creation in Genesis 1-2:4. (8 marks)

a) Before creation, the earth was formless and empty.
b) God created everything through a divine command: “… let there be….”
c) The work of creation took place over six days.
d) On the first day, God created light (day) and separated it from darkness (night).
e) On the second day, he created the heavens and the sky.
f) On the third day, the earth, seas, oceans, and all types of plants were created.
g) On the fourth day, the heavenly bodies (sun, moon, and stars) were created to give light and determine time, seasons, and years.
h) On the fifth day, water creatures and all kinds of birds were created.
i) On the sixth day, God created wild and domestic animals; human beings were created on the same day in the image and likeness of God.
j) Human beings were given special privileges and responsibilities over other creatures.
k) God commanded human beings to procreate and multiply.
l) Everything that God created was good and pleasing to him.
m) On the seventh day, God rested, blessed it, and made it holy.
Total: 8 marks

(b) Identify seven attributes of God from the biblical accounts of creation. (7 marks)

a) God is all-powerful.
b) God has power over nature.
c) God is the only true God.
d) He is the sole creator.
e) God provides and sustains his creation.
f) God is a God of order.
g) God is good and perfect.
h) God is moral.
i) God is spirit.
j) God is a worker.
k) God is loving and caring.
l) God is holy.
m) God is eternal.
Total: 7 marks

(c) State five ways in which Christians continue with God’s work of creation today. (5 marks)

a) Through procreation and raising children.
b) By caring for and conserving the environment.
c) By protecting human rights and freedoms.
d) Through creative arts.
e) By constructing dams and gabions.
f) Through land reclamation.
g) By creating employment opportunities.
h) By providing medical facilities and services.
i) Through education and training.
j) By taking care of the needy.
k) Through farming.
l) Through manufacturing goods and services.
m) Through scientific and technological discoveries that improve human life.
Total: 5 marks

2. The Covenant at Mount Sinai

(a) Describe how the Israelites broke the covenant at Mount Sinai. (8 marks)

a) Moses had gone up the mountain to meet God and left Aaron in charge of the people.
b) He delayed in returning, causing the people to become impatient.
c) The people lost faith in Yahweh and asked Aaron to make them a god to lead them.
d) Aaron asked the people to take off their gold rings and bring them to him.
e) Aaron made a golden calf, which the people worshipped as the god who brought them out of Egypt.
f) He built an altar for the golden calf.
g) Aaron invited the people to a feast in honour of the calf.
h) The people offered burnt and peace offerings to the golden calf.
i) They danced, ate, and made merry around it.
j) God informed Moses of the people’s disobedience.
k) God’s anger flared, and He swore to destroy the nation for its unfaithfulness.
l) Moses interceded for the people, and God relented.
m) Moses came down with the two stone tablets containing the Ten Commandments.
n) Upon seeing the Israelites’ actions, Moses broke the tablets in anger.
o) He burned the golden calf, mixed it with water, and made the Israelites drink it.
p) Moses asked the people to choose between following Yahweh and the golden calf.
q) The faithful (sons of Levi) were commanded to kill the unfaithful.
Total: 8 marks

(b) State seven ways in which Moses was prepared by God to be the future leader of the Israelites. (7 marks)

a) His life was spared when rescued by Pharaoh’s daughter and raised as a prince.
b) He was nursed by his own mother through God’s plan.
c) He learned about his true identity as an Israelite from his mother.
d) Life in the wilderness hardened him to be bold and endure hardship.
e) He learned patience, diligence, and responsibility as a shepherd.
f) He took care of his family and Jethro’s family, learning family responsibilities.
g) He acquired leadership qualities while living in Pharaoh’s palace.
h) He learned literacy and numeracy skills in the palace.
i) He was familiar with Pharaoh and Egypt, allowing him to approach freely.
Total: 7 marks

(c) Give five lessons Christians learn about the nature of God from the ten plagues. (5 marks)

a) God is powerful/almighty/omnipotent.
b) God is merciful.
c) God answers prayers.
d) God demands total obedience from His people.
e) God punishes wrongdoers/ is just.
f) God is patient.
g) God gives strength to His people.
h) God protects His people.
i) God saves.
Total: 5 marks

3. Canaanite Religion and the Temple

(a) Outline the nature of the Canaanite religion. (8 marks)

a) It was based on nature, cosmic, and cyclic.
b) It was polytheistic, comprising many gods and goddesses.
c) Temple prostitution was part of worship.
d) Human and animal sacrifices were made to the gods/goddesses.
e) Festivals were celebrated in honour of the gods/goddesses.
f) Rituals ensured continued fertility and well-being of the community.
g) Each god and goddess had prophets and prophetesses.
h) Each god and goddess played a specific role in the community.
i) There was a chief god and goddess.
j) Temples, shrines, and high places of worship were established.
Total: 8 marks

(b) State five reasons why King Solomon built the temple of Jerusalem. (5 marks)

a) To fulfil God’s promise to David that his son would build the house of God.
b) Peace and stability allowed time to build the temple.
c) To foster unity among the Israelites, as Jerusalem was neutral.
d) Availability of building materials from his father-in-law in Tyre.
e) Cheap labour provided by the Israelites.
f) It was common practice among other religions.
Total: 5 marks

(c) Give reasons why children should be introduced to the worship of God. (7 marks)

a) To learn the true teachings of their God.
b) To familiarize themselves with the religious practices of their church.
c) To learn to trust and obey God.
d) To learn the prayers and songs of worship.
e) To enable them to become members of the church.
f) To imitate the example of Christ.
g) To give them a sense of belonging to the Christian community.
h) To prepare them for future leadership in the church.
Total: 7 marks

4. Exile and Worship Reforms

(a) Give seven circumstances that led to the exile of the Israelites in Babylon. (7 marks)

a) The Babylonians became the most powerful nation in the Middle East through conquest.
b) The Israelites forsook their covenant way of life; leaders were corrupt and lacked moral responsibility.
c) Intermarriage with non-Israelites led to foreign influence, turning the Israelites away from Yahweh.
d) The Israelites refused to heed the teachings of the prophet Jeremiah, who tried to bring them back to the covenant.
e) They persecuted prophets of Yahweh, like Jeremiah, who challenged their way of life.
f) Israel experienced weak rulers who did nothing to return the people to the covenant.
g) The Babylonian army captured Judah and forced King Jehoiakim to accept the Babylonian rule, making Judah a vassal state.
h) After three years of Babylonian rule, Jehoiakim tried to rebel but died suddenly and was succeeded by his son.
i) The Babylonians installed Zedekiah as their vassal in Judah, who later rebelled against Babylon.
Total: 7 marks

(b) State five reforms carried out by King Josiah in the worship of Yahweh in Israel. (5 marks)

a) Repairing the temple as a place for worship.
b) Leading a national ceremony to renew the covenant faith.
c) Cleansing the temple of idols and foreign objects of worship.
d) Ordering the destruction of high places where idols were worshipped.
e) Dismissing all priests associated with idolatry.
f) Ordering the celebration of the Passover during his restoration year.
g) Humbling himself and showing true repentance as warned by prophet Huldah.
Total: 5 marks

(c) In what ways did Jesus play the role of a prophet? (8 marks)

a) He taught people their duties to God.
b) He called on sinners to repent.
c) He condemned social and religious evils such as greed and hypocrisy.
d) He taught on the universality of God controlling all nations.
e) He performed miracles of healing, raised the dead, and exorcised demons.
f) He proclaimed God’s judgment on sinners.
g) He showed compassion for the suffering.
h) He had disciples.
i) He faced political and religious leaders with courage.
j) He reminded people of the commandments of God.
Total: 8 marks

5. Prophet Jeremiah

(a) Describe the personal life of the prophet Jeremiah. (7 marks)

a) He was born in Anathoth, near Jerusalem.
b) His father was Hilkiah, a priest.
c) He was knowledgeable in the laws of Moses.
d) He had a deep love for his people.
e) He was called a prophet when he was young.
f) God commanded him not to marry or participate in social functions.
g) He faced opposition and rejection from his people.
h) He fled to Egypt as a refugee after Jerusalem’s fall.
i) His message focused on judgment and restoration.
Total: 7 marks

(b) Highlight the contents of Jeremiah’s letter to the captives. (7 marks)

a) He encouraged them to build houses and settle down.
b) To plant gardens and eat their produce.
c) To marry, have children, and increase in number.
d) To live peacefully in Babylon and pray for their masters’ welfare.
e) Not to listen to false prophets who told them lies.
f) Wait for God’s restoration after 70 years.
g) Trust in God and not give up.
Total: 7 marks

(c) Show how the church is promoting social justice in Kenya today. (6 marks)

a) Providing education on social justice.
b) Respecting and following the laws of the country.
c) Providing shelter to the needy.
d) Preaching on social justice.
e) Giving food, clothing, and financial support to the affected.
f) Advising the government on the need for justice in society.
g) Condemning social injustices in society.
Total: 6 marks

6. Traditional African Community

(a) Identify seven ways in which mutual responsibility and harmony are promoted in traditional African communities. (7 marks)

a) Participation in communal work.
b) Sharing of resources.
c) All members participate in rites of passage.
d) Rules and taboos regulate behaviour.
e) Guidelines on the use of wealth.
f) Clearly defined roles for each member.
g) Communal ownership of land.
h) Education on responsibilities.
Total: 7 marks

(b) What changes have negatively affected the concept of dowry in traditional African society? (7 marks)

a) The commercialization of the money economy.
b) Education leads to higher dowry demands.
c) Urbanization often results in couples living together without dowry payment.
d) Some avoid dowry payments altogether.
e) Economic disparities prevent some from affording dowry.
f) Couples sometimes dictate the amount to be paid.
g) Dowry is no longer viewed as a necessary seal of marriage.
h) The number of animals (cows, sheep, goats) has reduced.
i) Value is placed more on love and cooperation than on dowry.
Total: 7 marks

(c) State six occasions when oaths are administered in traditional African communities. (6 marks)

a) During reconciliation ceremonies.
b) Marriage ceremonies.
c) After initiation.
d) When preparing for a raid.
e) When settling disputes.
f) During the adoption of a person into a family/clan/tribe.
g) During initiation into secret societies.
h) During the installation of leaders into office.
i) In making peace treaties.
j) When buying land.
k) During naming ceremonies.
Total: 6 marks