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CRE 313
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
TERM 3
TIME: 2 ½ HOURS
FORM 2
JOINT EXAMINATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS
- Write name and admission number in the spaces provided at the top of this page.
- All answers must be written on the question paper in the spaces provided in each question.
- The questions should be answered in English
- This paper consists of 6 printed pages
Answer all questions in the spaces provided
- (a) Identify eight historical books in the Old Testament. (8mks)
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(b) Give seven reasons why the Bible is referred to as a library. (7mks)
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(c) State five different occasions when Christians use the Bible. (5mks)
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- (a) From the Genesis stories of creation, outline seven teachings about human beings. (7mks)
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(b) With reference to the story of the fall of human beings in Genesis 3, state eight effects of sin. (8mks)
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(c) How does the church help to bring back members who have fallen from the faith? (5mks)
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- (a) Explain the importance of marriage in the Traditional African Communities. (7mks)
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(b) Discuss four factors that contributed to harmony and mutual responsibility in the African community. (8mks)
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(c) State five factors that undermine the role of medicine men in Kenya today. (5mks)
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- (a) State Isaiah’s prophecies concerning the Messiah. (8mks)
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(b) Outline the events that took place on the night Jesus was born. (6mks)
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(c) Give six reasons why Christians present gifts to newborn babies. (6mks)
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- (a) State five reasons why Jesus used parables in His teaching. (5mks)
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(b) Describe the parable of the Good Samaritan. [Luke 10:29-37] (8mks)
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(c) Give seven reasons why some Christians find it difficult to help the needy. (7mks)
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TERM 3, CRE MARKING SCHEME
- (a) Identify eight historical books in the Old Testament. (8mks)
- Joshua
- Judges
- Ruth
- 1st Samwel
- 2nd Samwel
- 1st Kings
- 2nd Kings
- 1st Chronicles
- 2nd Chronicles
- Ezra
- Nehemiah
- Esther
[1 x 8 = 8 marks]
(b) Give seven reasons why the Bible is referred to as a library. (7mks)
- It contains many books
- The books were written by different authors
- It had different categories of books / divisions
- The books are written in different styles / forms.
- The books of the Bible were written at different times / situations / background.
- The books of the Bible address different issues / topics / purpose.
- The books were written for different audience.
- The books are systematically / arranged / order / chronological.
[1 x 7 = 7 marks]
(c) State five different occasions when Christians use the Bible. (5mks)
- When preaching the word of God (crusades / church sermons)
- When in court
- When instructing new converts / conducting Bible study.
- During different Christian religious ceremonies / festivals
- When teaching CRE
- When composing songs / praying / guidance and counselling.
- During a swearing in ceremony.
[1 x 5 =5 marks]
- (a) From the Genesis stories of creation, outline seven teachings about human beings. (7mks)
- Human beings were created in the image /likeness of God.
- They have the breath of life from God.
- They have been given authority/ dominion over God’s creation
- They communicate/fellowship with God.
- They are special/great of God’s creation/superior
- They have the ability to think/reason/make choices/make decisions in their lives.
- They are blessed by God.
- Human beings are to use other creations for their benefits.
- They are to take care of the creation /till the land/work.
- They are to procreate/multiply through marriage.
- Man and woman are to compliment, provide companionship for each other.
[1 x 7 = 7 marks]
(b) With reference to the story of the fall of human beings in Genesis 3, state eight effects of sin. (8mks)
- Death was introduced yet they, were to live forever
- Man was to rule over the woman / inequality between man and woman set in.
- The woman was to experience pain during childbirth.
- They developed enemity between human beings and the snake
- They were to sweat, toil in order to get food
- They were expelled from the garden of Eden / separated from God.
- They developed mistrust between woman and man
- They became embarrassed because of their nakedness.
[1 x 8 = 8 marks]
(c) How does the church help to bring back members who have fallen from the faith? (5mks)
- By visiting them/inviting them to their homes.
- Being patient/forgiving them
- Evangelisingtothem/preaching/teaching
- Guiding and counselling them, referring them to experts according to their needs.
- Praying for them
- Encouraging them to repent/confessing
- Offering material aids/needs
[1 x 5 =5 marks]
- (a) Explain the importance of marriage in the Traditional African Communities. (7mks)
- Through marriage new social relationships are centered between families and relatives.
- It brings the whole community together and everybody has a role to play
- The new couple is provided with the opportunity to learn new knowledge and skills
- T improves the status of individuals in the society
- Marriage is a source of wealth for the man and the family as a whole
- Children make the marriage complete and strengthen the bond of unity between husband and wife.
- Children provide security for the home
- Through marriage, the living, the dead and the unborn are linked to each other.
[1 x 7 = 7 marks]
(b) Discuss four factors that contributed to harmony and mutual responsibility in the African community. (8mks)
- Political ties
- Division of labour
- Communal worship
- Leisure activities
- Rites of passage
- Sharing
- Social norms
(2 marks for each explained point). [2 x 4 = 8 marks]
(c) State five factors that undermine the role of medicine men in Kenya today. (5mks)
- Introduction of western medicine/hospitals/new inventions/science and technology.
- Emergence of new religions which do not support medicine men
- Destruction of forests/herbs/deforestation
- Lack of proper education by herbalists/ professionalism/lack of proper dosage
- Herbal medicine is cumbersome to look for
- Low hygiene standards associated with herbal medicine
- Certain chronic diseases cannot be treated by some herbs
- Emergence of women/quacks who give wrong medicine
- Lack of awareness/ education on herbal medicine by the public
- Urbanization/ migration from rural to urban centers
- Strict government policies
- Formal education
[1 x 5 =5 marks]
- (a) State Isaiah’s prophecies concerning the Messiah. (8mks)
- The Messiah would be born by a virgin/young woman
- He would be called Emmanuel
- He would be a wonderful counsellor/mighty God/Everlasting father/Prince of peace.
- The Messiah would have an everlasting kingdom
- He would be a ruler from the house of David.
- He would rule with justice/righteousness/peace
- He would be humble/simple/ordinary/without beauty
- The Messiah would be rejected /despised/sentenced to die
- He would suffer for the forgiveness of sins of many people
- He would succeed in His work/ be highly honoured
- He would be filled with God’s spirit/anointed
- He would preach good news/set the captives free
[1 x 8 = 8 marks]
(b) Outline the events that took place on the night Jesus was born. (6mks)
- When Jesus was born, his mother wrapped him in swaddling clothes
- She placed him in a manger
- An Angel appeared to the shepherds in the region to tell them of the birth of the savior
- A great company of heavenly hosts/angels appeared singing praise to God
- The shepherds decided to go to Bethlehem / hurried off to Bethlehem
- The shepherds saw the baby
- They spread the news about the baby to other people
- The shepherds returned praising/glorifying God
- The angel gave a sign on how to identify the baby.
[1 x 6 = 6marks]
(c) Give six reasons why Christians present gifts to newborn babies. (6mks)
- Christians give gifts in order to welcome the baby into the family/world
- It is a sign of their love /contribution to the baby’s welfare
- It is a way of appreciating the gift of life/blessings
- It is a way of thanking God/appreciating his goodness
- It is a form of congratulating the mother/parents
- It is a way of emulating Biblicalpractices
[1 x 6 = 6marks]
- (a) State five reasons why Jesus used parables in His teaching. (5mks)
- Jesus used parables in order to attract listeners/audience
- He wanted to provoke his listeners to think for themselves/ make individual judgment
- In order to invoke serious/keen listeners from those who were not
- He wanted to keep His identity a secret
- The use of parable was to avoid direct confrontation with the Jewish religious leaders.
- To demonstrate His wisdom
- It was a common method of teaching
[Plus any other relevant point, 1 x5 = 5marks]
(b) Describe the parable of the Good Samaritan. [Luke 10:29-37] (8mks)
A lawyer asked Jesus who neighbor is. Jesus responded by telling him the parable of the Good Samaritan.
He said a man was on his way to Jericho from Jerusalem when he fell among robbers. They stopped him/beat him / departed leaving him half dead.
A priest was going down the road saw him but passed on the opposite side. A Levite came, saw him but passed on the other side.
But a Samaritan, as he journeyed came to where he was. He had compassion/ bound up his wounds, after pouring oil wine on him. He set him on his beast, took him to an inn to rest.
He paid the inn keeper/ promised to come back and pay whatever would be used in caring for the injured man.
Jesus then asked who among the three proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among robbers.
The lawyer replied that it was the one who had shown mercy.
Jesus told him to go and do likewise.
[1 x 8 = 8 marks]
(c) Give seven reasons why some Christians find it difficult to help the needy. (7mks)
- Some Christians lack what to share with the needy/inadequate resources.
- There are too many needy cases in the society, hence they help a few.
- Sometimes it is difficult to identify the needy cases since some tend to pretend.
- Due to tribal/ethnic barriers
- Denominational differences
- Poor infrastructure / communication in some areas make it difficult to reach the needy.
- Selfishness/individualism which makes some Christians ignore the plight /suffering of the needy.
- Political affiliations can influence Christians against helping those who do not belong to their groups.
- Lack of time/too busy [1 x 7 = 7 marks]