Religious Education Questions and Answers - Grade 7 Opener Exams Term 1 2023 Set 3

CHRISTIAN RELIGIUOS EDUCATION (30 MARKS)

1. The bible is a holy book for Christians. Give two reasons why the bible is the inspired word of God? (4mks)
2. The first four commandments explain how we should relate with God. Write the first four commandments in order. (4mks)
3. When we have faith in God, we are able to conquer many challenges. Write the people who were able to accomplish the following. (3mks)
   
   1. Wrestled with an Angel of God.
   2. Killed a Philistine with a jawbone.
   3. Recovered the axe-head.
4. God calls us to serve him through different ways. Jesus called the disciples to assist him in his mission. Who were the first two disciples called by Jesus? (2mks)
5. Jesus was tempted by the devil three times. Write the responses that he gave to the following temptations. (4mks)
   
   1. "I will give you all this power and all  all this wealth if you worship me. _______________________________
   2. "If you are God's son, order this stone to turn into bread"____________________________
6. Identify the three persons in the Holy trinity. (3mks)
7. The Apostles Creed outlines the truths of the Christian faith. Write the first four lines of the Apostles Creed. (4mks)
8. Unity in church is very important. Identify three things that members can do to promote unity in their church? (3mks)
9. Many youths nowadays have engaged in use of drugs. Use of drugs is harmful to our bodies. Identify three reasons why young people are using drugs today? (3mks)
10. What is the meaning of Christian Religious Education? (2mks).
11. List three importance of studying CRE. (3mks)
12. Grade seven learners of Hope Junior Secondary School were asked by their teacher to
    discuss the biblical accounts of creation. Identify two similarities between the two bibilical accounts discussed. (2mks)
13. Idenitfy three attributes of God from creation accounts. (3mks)

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION  (30 MARKS)

1. Identify the following chapters in the Holy Qur'an. (3mks)
   
   1. The first chapter in the Holy Qur'an Surah
   2. The last chapter in the Holy Qur'an Surah
   3. Al-Muawidhatein chapters Surah ________________________ and Surah __________________________
2. List down any two projects that a muslim can do and they earn him rewards of continuous charity. (2mks)
3. Complete the following hadith of the prophet (p.b.u.h) (2mks)
   Take advantage of five matters before five matters:-
   
   1. Your youth before you become old.
   2. Your health before you fall sick.
   3. Your wealth before you become poor.
   4. Your __________________ before _______________________
   5. Your ______________________ before _____________________
4. Write down the six pillars of Iman in their correct order. (3mks)
   
   1. Belief in _______________
   2. Belief in _______________
   3. Belief in _______________
   4. Belief in _______________
   5. Belief in _______________
   6. Belief in _______________
5. List down the three main classes of Najis in the Islamic Sharia. (3mks)
   1. Najis _______________
   2. Najis _______________
   3. Najis _______________
6. What is the meaning of these virtues in Islam. (3mks)
   
   1. Taqwa
   2. Tawakkul
   3. Tawba
7. Narrate a short story of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) and his son Ismail, that makes muslims to sacrifice animals every year during Idd-ul-Adh-ha. (5mks)
8. List down three things that a muslim should not do while in a state of Hadath Akbar. (3mks)
9. Name the three types of Hajji. (3mks)
10. During the conquest of Makkah, the prophet sited three areas where the Qureish in Makka would stay to be safe from the attack of the muslim army. Name those places. (3mks)

MARKING SCHEME

CRE

1. 1. The bible contains the word of God.
   2. The bible was written by authors who were inspired by God.
   3. God took part in writing the Bible.
   4. The bible contains words, spoken directly by God.
2. 1. You shall have no other gods before me.
      
   2. You shall make no idols.
   3. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
   4. Keep the Sabbath day holy.
3. 1. Jacob
   2. Samson
   3. Elisha
4. 1. Simon
   2. Andrew
5. 1. The scripture says, worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.
   2. The scripture says "Do not put the Lord your God to the test".
6. 1. God the father..
   2. God the son.
   3. God the Holyspirit.
7. 1. I believe in God, the Father Almighty.
   2. creator of heaven and carth.
   3. and in Jesus Christ, His only son our Lord.
      
   4. who was conceived by the power of the Holyspirit.
8. 1. Praying together.
   2. Helping the needy.
   3. Participating in charity work.
   4. Worshipping together,.
   5. Visiting the sick.
   6. Holding bible studies etc.
9. 1. Media influence.
   2. Peer influence.
   3. Misinformation.
   4. Low self esteem. (Lack of self confidence)
   5. Boredom/ idleness.
   6. Availability of drugs.
   7. Parental negligence...
   8. Giving too much money etc.
10. Christian Religious Education means learning about christian values, beliefs and practices taught in the bible.
11. 1. CRE enables us to have a better relationship with God.
    2. Enables us to explore the truth in the bible.
    3. Helps us to explore the truth in the bible.
    4. Helps us to become better members of the christian community.
    5. Enables us to acquire moral values.
    6. Provides a guide to us on making good choices in life.
12.  
    1. God is the sole creator in both accounts.
    2. Both creation accounts reveal Gods' power and attributes. 
    3. Show creation of living things and non-living things.
    4. Human beings have dominion over Gods' creation.
    5. God created all things out of his will and plan.
13.  
    1. God is powerful
    2. God is good.
    3. God is a provider
    4. God values work.
    5. God is a spirit being etc..

IRE

1. 1. Surah Fatiha
   2. Surah Naas
   3. Surah Naas and Surah Falaq
   4. candle
2. 1. Planting a fruit tree.
   2. Drilling water borehole.
   3. Building a Mosque.
3. 1. Your free time you become busy. 
   2. Your life before your death."
4. 1. Allah
   2. Angels 
   3. Holybooks
   4. Prophets
   5. The Last Day 
   6. Power (Qadar)
5. 1. Najis Mughlladha
   2. Najis Mutawasit
   3. Najis Mukhaffafa
6. Taqwa: The fear of Allah.. Tawakkul: Reliance on Allah. Tawba: The forgivenss of Allah.
7. Allah(s.w) commanded Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice his son through a dream.Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) followed the command of Allah and informed his son Ismail. Ismail (A.S) accepted because it was the will of Allah (S.W.T). On trying to slaughter Ismail, Allah (s.w) brought down a sheep for him to slaughter instead of his son. Ibrahim (A.S) had overcome a vary hard. temptation and because of this, Muslims are instructed to slaughter an animal every year during Idd-ul-Adliha to remember this incident.
8. 1. Should not pray Swalah.
   2. Should not read the Holy Qur'an
   3. Should not enter the Mosque. 
9. 1. Hajj Ifrad
   2. Hajj Qiran
   3. Hajj Tamatu
10.  
    
    1. Whoever enters the house of Abusufyan.
    2. Whoever remain indoors.
    3. Whoever enter the holy Kaaba.