CRE QUESTION PAPER AND MARKING SCHEME MODEL20241009005

311/1 Christian Religious Education Paper 1

Time: 2 ½ hours

Instructions to Candidates

• Answer any five questions in the answer booklet provided.

Section A

1. Duties and Responsibilities of God in Creation
   (a) State seven duties and responsibilities God gives in the Genesis creation accounts. (7 marks)
   (b) Outline the immediate consequences of sin in Adam and Eve. (6 marks)
   (c) Give seven attributes of God that Christians learn from the creation accounts. (7 marks)
2. The Sinai Covenant
   (a) Relate the breaking of the Sinai covenant according to Exodus 32:1-35. (8 marks)
   (b) State six conditions God expected the Israelites to fulfil during the renewal of the Sinai covenant. (6 marks)
   (c) State six leadership qualities that Christians learn from Moses. (6 marks)
3. Roles of Kings in Israel
   (a) Outline six roles of kings in Israel. (6 marks)
   (b) Explain four ways King Solomon fulfilled Samuel’s prophecy about kingship in Israel. (8 marks)
   (c) Give six reasons why some leaders are rejected in society. (6 marks)

Section B

4. Prophets in Israel
   (a) State seven reasons why God sent prophets to Israel. (7 marks)
   (b) Mention the social evils condemned by the prophet Amos. (6 marks)
   (c) Identify six methods by which Christians observe the day of worship. (6 marks)
5. Prophet Jeremiah
   (a) Mention five evils condemned by the prophet Jeremiah. (5 marks)
   (b) Describe four symbolic acts of Jeremiah which relate to hope and restoration. (8 marks)
   (c) Outline seven ways in which Christians can avoid God’s punishment today. (7 marks)
6. Traditional African Understanding
   (a) Give an illustration of the hierarchy of beings according to traditional African understanding. (7 marks)
   (b) State seven responsibilities of the living towards God. (7 marks)
   (c) Outline six uses of animals by human beings. (6 marks)

PAPER 1 CRE MARKING SCHEME

1. Creation Accounts

a. Seven Duties and Responsibilities Given to Human Beings by God:

i. To obey God
ii. To rule over God’s creation
iii. To cultivate and guard the Garden of Eden
iv. To eat from the fruit of the garden except the tree of life
v. To name the animals
vi. To marry
vii. To procreate
viii. To subdue/control the earth
ix. To take care of God’s creation

b. Immediate Consequences of Sin for Adam and Eve:

i. They realized they were naked and sewed leaves to cover themselves.
ii. They were ashamed and afraid of God’s presence.
iii. They ran away to hide from God.
iv. Adam blamed Eve for the disobedience.
v. Eve blamed the serpent.
vi. They were sent away from the Garden of Eden.

c. Seven Attributes of God from the Creation Accounts:

i. God is the only God.
ii. He is the sole creator/source of life.
iii. He is good and perfect.
iv. He is self-existent.
v. He is a moral God.
vi. He is all-powerful.
vii. God is immortal/eternal.
viii. He is a spirit.
ix. God is a personal God, as He relates to man.
x. He is a God of order.
xi. God is the author of human sexuality.

2. The Breaking of the Sinai Covenant (Ex 32:1-35)

i. Moses stayed for 40 days and nights on the mountain.
ii. The Israelites became impatient and restless.
iii. They asked Aaron to make them a god to lead them in Moses’ place.
iv. Aaron asked them to bring their gold rings.
v. He melted them.
vi. He made them a golden calf to worship.
vii. They built an altar for the god and offered burnt and peace offerings.
viii. God was angry and wanted to punish them.
ix. Moses returned, became angry, and threw down the stone tablets, breaking them.
x. He burnt the golden calf and ground it into powder.
xi. He mixed it with water and made the Israelites drink it.
xii. Moses ordered the killing of those who worshipped the golden calf.
xiii. Three thousand people were killed.

c. Six Leadership Qualities Christians Learn from Moses:

i. Obedience
ii. Wisdom
iii. Faith
iv. Courage
v. Patience
vi. Compassion
vii. Readiness to forgive
viii. Honesty
ix. Respect
x. Humility
xi. Inquisitiveness

3. Kingship in Israel

a. Six Roles of Kings in Israel:

i. To obey God’s prophets.
ii. To lead the people in the covenant way of life.
iii. To keep God’s commandments and ensure the people do the same.
iv. To maintain peace and justice/solve disputes.
v. To build and maintain a place of worship for God.
vi. To lead the Israelites to war against their enemies.
vii. To lead the people in national prayers.

b. Four Ways King Solomon Fulfilled Samuel’s Prophecy About Kingship:

i. Solomon used forced labour during the construction of his palace and temple.
ii. Solomon overtaxed the Israelites to provide for the upkeep of the palace and army.
iii. He seized the property of the Israelites and gave it to his officials.
iv. He took the daughters of the Israelites as wives and concubines.
v. He was oppressive in his rule (e.g., he killed his half-brother Adonijah).
vi. He sold part of Israel’s land due to debts he had incurred.
vii. He allowed his wives to introduce false gods into Israel.
viii. His marriage alliances caused Israel to lose its identity as God’s nation.

c. Reasons Why a Leader May Be Rejected in Society Today:

i. Autocratic rule.
ii. Failure to address the problems of his/her subjects.
iii. Discrimination (tribalism/nepotism).
iv. Lack of education and proper training.
v. Misappropriation of public funds and facilities/corruption.
vi. Old age and ill health.
vii. Injustice and unfair treatment.
viii. Association with people of questionable behavior.
ix. Immorality.

4. The Role of Prophets in Israel

a. Seven Reasons Why God Sent Prophets to Israel:

i. To teach about God’s true nature.
ii. To act as mediators between God and the people.
iii. To condemn social evils in Israel.
iv. To anoint leaders/kings.
v. To warn the people of God’s coming judgment for their sins.
vi. To teach the people the covenant way of life.
vii. To announce the restoration of Israel for those who repent.
viii. To act as the conscience of the king/advisor to kings.
ix. To condemn idolatry and promote monotheism (the religion of Yahweh).

b. Social Evils Condemned by Prophet Amos:

i. Widespread bribery and corruption in the law courts.
ii. Business people using false weighing machines.
iii. The enslavement or selling of the poor into slavery.
iv. Rampant robbery with violence.
v. Excessive luxury at the expense of the poor.
vi. Sexual immorality.
vii. Overindulgence in drinking wine.
viii. Land grabbing.
ix. Murder of the innocent.
x. A false sense of security.

c. Six Ways Christians Observe the Day of Worship:

i. Preaching to others.
ii. Repenting of sins.
iii. Attending church.
iv. Visiting/encouraging the needy.
v. Engaging in Bible study.
vi. Giving church contributions.
vii. Participating in singing for the Lord.
viii. Attending fellowships.
ix. Reading Christian literature.
x. Listening to preaching.
xi. Offering guidance and counseling services.
xii. Solving family problems.
xiii. Resting from routine work.
xiv. Praying for the sick/needy/one another.

5. Prophet Jeremiah

a. Five Evils Condemned by Prophet Jeremiah:

i. Hypocrisy
ii. Idolatry
iii. Necromancy
iv. Human sacrifice
v. Dishonesty/deception

b. Symbolic Acts of Jeremiah on Hope and Restoration:

i. The purchase of a piece of land.
ii. Jeremiah’s letter to the exiles advising them to plant, build, marry, and obey authority.
iii. The two baskets of figs (the remnants/being given new hearts).
iv. The new covenant, with the law written on people’s hearts and forgiveness of sins.
v. The wooden ox yoke (i.e., they would be freed after exile and return to their land).

c. Ways Christians Can Avoid Punishment from God:

i. Confessing and repenting of sins.
ii. Being obedient to God.
iii. Living righteous lives/practising Christian virtues.
iv. Showing compassion to the needy.
v. Being prayerful.
vi. Worshipping God with sincerity.
vii. Obeying God’s law.

6. Traditional African Religion

a. Spiritual Beings in Traditional African Religion:

i. God – supreme being
ii. Divinities
iii. Common spirits
iv. Ancestors/living dead
v. Humans
vi. Animals
vii. Non-living things (rocks, mountains, rivers, lakes)

b. Duties and Responsibilities of the Living:

i. To trust and obey God wholly.
ii. To live together harmoniously.
iii. To honour and worship God.
iv. To conserve the environment/care for God’s creation.
v. To assist the needy by sharing what they have.
vi. To give children names of God (e.g., were).
vii. To respect sacred places of worship.
viii. To appreciate God’s blessings/give thanks/praise.
ix. To make their requests known to God.
x. To set aside a specific place of worship.

c. The Importance of Animals in Traditional African Society:

i. Animals are a source of food (e.g., beef, milk, eggs).
ii. A source of skins/hides used for clothing and bedding material.
iii. Animals helped humans in work (e.g., transporting goods—firewood, water, luggage).
iv. Religious elements as sacrifices and offerings.
v. Dogs provided security and helped in hunting.

d. The Importance of Livestock in Traditional African Society:

i. Prestige (e.g., a large herd of livestock).
ii. Dowry (paid in livestock).
iii. Fines (paid in livestock).
iv. A measure of wealth.
v. Food.
vi. Commercial/domestic labour.
vii. Transport.
viii. Offerings of sacrifices.