KCSE 2015 Christian Religious Education (CRE) Paper 1 with Marking Scheme

1.    
   1. State six similarities in the Bibical stories of creation in Genesis 1 and 2.(6 marks)
   2. Identify the responsibities given to human beings by God in Biblical creation stories. (8 marks)
   3. Why should christians in kenya care for the environment?(6 marks)
      
      
2.     
   1. Describe the call of abraham (Genesis 12:1-9) (8 marks)
   2. Explain the characterisics of a covenant. (5 marks)
   3. Identify seven examples of covenants made in kenya today. (7 marks)
      
      
3.     
   1. Give five reasons the israelites demanded for a king.(1 Samuel 8) (5 marks)
   2. What lessons can modern political leaders learn from King David? (7 marks)
   3. How do Christians in kenya demonstrate their faith in God? (8 marks)
      
      
4.    
   1. State four differences between traditional African prophets and Old Testament prophets.(8 marks)
   2. Outline the social injustices condemned by prophet Amos in israel. (6 marks)
   3. In what way is the kenyan church promoting justice in society? (6 marks)
      
      
5.     
   1. With the reference to the teaching of Prophet Jeremiah judgement, state six ways in which God would punish the people of Judah. (6 marks)
   2. In what ways did Prophet Jeremiah suffer while carrying out his work in Judah. (6 marks)
   3. List eight moral values that a Christian can acquire from the life of prophet Jeremiah. (8 marks)
      
      
6.     
   1. List eight places used for worship in traditional African communities. (8 marks)
   2. Give six reasons why sacrifices are made in traditional African communities. (6 marks)
   3. How do Christians in Kenya show respect for places of worship? (6 marks)

MARKING SCHEME

1.      
   1. Similarities in the Biblical stories of creation in Genesis 1 and 2.
      1. In both God is the sole creator
         In both human beings are given responsibilities/have authority over God's creation
      2. In both accounts, human beings are special/share in God's image There is a sense of order in both creation stories
      3. In both stories, all created things depend on God for sustenance/ He is the provider
      4. In both accounts God is self existent/existed before creation
      5. In both stories God is the source of life.
      6. In both God created male/female/human sexuality.
         6 x 1 = 6 marks
   2. Responsibilities given to human beings by God in the Biblical creation stories
      1. Human beings are to till/cultivate the land
      2. To guard /protect the land/conserve/care for the land
      3. They should procreate/have children/fill the earth/multiply (iv) To be in charge of the fish/birds/animals
      4. To give names to God's creation
      5. To feed from the plants
      6. They should obey God's commands
      7. To marry for companionship
      8. Human beings should help each other
      9. To subdue/have dominion over the earth.
         8 x 1 = 8 marks
   3. Why Christians in Kenya should take care of the environment
      1. Christians should care for the environment in obedience/respect to God's commands/it is a duty
      2. In order to maintain its beauty/aesthetics 
      3. To preserve/maintain natural habitat for God's creation
      4. It is the source of food/medicine/shelter
      5. In order to preserve it for future generation
      6. To promote a healthy surrounding/prevent diseases
      7. To attract tourists/for economic gain/national development.
         6 x 1 = 6 marks
2.      
   1. The call of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-9)
      1. God told Abraham to leave his country Haran/his kindred/his father's house to the land that God would show him
      2. God promised Abraham that he would make him a great nation/bless him/make his name great/source of blessing
      3. Abraham left the land of Haran as he had been instructed by God Abraham was seventy five years when he was called
      4. He took his wife Sarai/Lot his brother's son all their possessions/his servants/set forth to the land of Canaan
      5. They passed through Canaan to the place at Shechem/oak of Moreh
      6. God appeared to Abraham in the land of Canaan/promised to give the land of Canaan to his descendants
      7. Abraham built an altar to the Lord at Shechem He moved to the mountain on the east of Bethel/pitched his tent/built an altar for the Lord/called on the name of the Lord
      8. Abraham journeyed on towards Negeb.
         8 x 1 = 8 marks
   2. Characteristics of a covenant
      1. An agreement between two individuals/parties A covenant is an agreement between two parties/ individuals who were separate before
      2. Promises the parties involved exchange vows/make promises to each other
      3. Witnesses There are both physical/spiritual witnesses during the making of a covenant
      4. Signs are the physical/outward mark to remind the parties of their obligations to each other Ceremony There are rituals performed to seal the covenant
      5. Conditions/consequences- Each party is expected to honour their part of the covenant/failure leads to consequences.
      6. Seal - A binding rite
         5 x 1 = 5 marks
   3. Examples of covenants made in Kenya today
      1. Marriage
      2. Baptism
      3. Peace agreements
      4. Trade treaties
      5. Land purchase agreements/land lease
      6. Employment contracts
      7. Oath of office/loyalty
      8. Ordination of church leaders.
         7 x 1 = 7 marks
3.    
   1. Reasons why the Israelites demanded for a King (1 sam 8)
      1. Samuel who was their judge had become old
      2. The two sons of Samuel, Joel and Abijah who had replaced him were corrupt
      3. The Israelites wanted a King who would lead them to war/battles
      4. They wanted a King so as to be like other nations around them
      5. It was a reflection of their rejection of God as their King
      6. They wanted a human/physical King they could see.
      7. Wanted to be governed by law/order.
      8. Stable hereditary leadership.
         5 x 1 = 5 marks)
   2. Lessons modern political leaders can learn from King David
      1. Modern political leaders should have faith in God/trust in God/depend on God
      2. They should promote the worship of the true God in their nations
      3. Modern political leaders should ask for forgiveness/repent when they do wrong/ forgive their enemies
      4. They should seek advice from church leaders/be humble
      5. They should not use their positions to oppress their subjects/should be just/fair
      6. Political leaders should promote unity among their subjects
      7. They should set up proper administrative structures
      8. Modern political leaders should establish good relations with their neighbouring countries. They should secure their country from external threats.
         7 x 1 = 7 marks
   3. How Christians in Kenya demonstrate their faith in God
      1. Through praying/fasting
      2. Through preaching/evangelism/winning souls to the kingdom of God
      3. By singing/dancing for God/composing songs/listening to christian songs
      4. By building worshipping places
      5. By giving tithes/offerings to God
      6. By helping the needy/acts of charity
      7. Through forgiving others/repenting their sins
      8. By respecting their church leaders/spiritual authority
      9. By having special attires/wearing a crucifix
      10. By leading righteous lives/obeying God's commandments/role models
      11. By observing religious festivals/rituals/church functions
      12. By reading the bible/christian literature
          8 x 1 = 8 marks
4.      
   1. Differences between the traditional African prophets and the Old Testament prophets
      1. The old testament prophets were called by God while traditional African prophets inherited their roles
      2. Old testament prophets delivered messages to their own people and those outside their locality while traditional African prophets were concerned with their own communities
      3. The prophecies of the old testament were recorded while those of the traditional African prophets were passed on orally
      4. Old testament prophets spoke of the coming messiah while traditional African prophets did not have this concept
      5. Old testament prophets were rejected in their communities while traditional African prophets were liked/respected by their communities
      6. Old testament promoted monotheism/while traditional African prophets promoted polytheism.
         4 x 2 = 8 marks
   2. Social injustices condemned by prophet Amos in Israel
      1. There was oppression of the poor by the rich
      2. They sold fellow Israelites into slavery
      3. There was violence/robbery in the land
      4. The rich lived in luxury/were selfish/greedy There was bribery in courts
      5. There was sexual immorality in the land
      6. There was use of false weights/measures in business
      7. They sold worthless wheat/refuse to others
      8. There was misuse of garments secured as pledges.
      9. Murder of the innocent.
         6 x 1 = 6 marks
   3. Ways in which the church in Kenya is promoting justice in the society
      1. The church preaches/teaches on the need for justice/fairness in the society
      2. The church condemns all forms of injustice in the society
      3. They pray for justice to prevail in the land
      4. Christians lead exemplary lives/role models/practice justice
      5. The church initiates income generating activities to create employment/ encourage independence/self sustenance
      6. The church assists the needy/shares their wealth with the poor
      7. By guiding and counselling the victims of injustice.
      8. Advocating for just laws.
         6 x 1 = 6 marks
5.      
   1. Ways in which God would punish the people of Judah according to the teaching of prophet Jeremiah on judgement 
      1. Prophet Jeremiah proclaimed that the people of Judah would be invaded by an enemy from the north The city of Jerusalem would be destroyed by a cruel/merciless nation
      2. God would send serpents to bite them for sacrificing their sons/daughters to the idol gods
      3. God would bring drought upon the land of Judah/there would be scarcity of water/food
      4. The people of Judah would die of diseases
      5. They would lose their inheritance/wives/vineyards/flock to foreigners
      6. The people of Judah would be killed by the sword
      7. The people of Judah would be taken to exile.
         6x 1 = 6 marks
   2. Ways in which Jeremiah suffered while carrying out his prophetic work in Judah
      1. There was a plot to kill prophet Jeremiah by his people at Anathoth
      2. He was anguished/tormented by the prosperity of the wicked
      3. Jeremiah suffered loneliness/isolation
      4. He was in constant conflict with the leaders
         He was mocked/ridiculed by the people
      5. Jeremiah was hated by the people of Judah
      6. He was arrested/chained/imprisoned
      7. He was beaten by Pashur the priest
      8. He was physically assaulted/tortured/put in a cistern. He was falsely accused/rejected by his own family.
         6x 1 = 6 marks
   3. Moral values that a Christian can acquire from the life of Prophet Jeremiah
      1. Obedience
      2. Loyalty
      3. Perseverance/endurance/tolerance
      4. Patience
      5. Self control
      6. Courage/bravery
      7. Honesty/faithfulness/truthfulness
      8. Respect
      9. Holiness/righteousness/purity
      10. Hope
      11. Humility
      12. Justice/fairness.
          8 x 1 = 8 marks
6.      
   1. Places used for worship in traditional African communities
      
      1. Under sacred trees
      2. In caves
      3. At river banks/waterfalls
      4. On rocks
      5. On mountains/hills
      6. In forests/shrubs
      7. In shrines
      8. In homes of religious leaders
      9. At graveyards.
         8 x 1 = 8 marks
   2. Reasons why sacrifices are made in traditional African communities
      1. To worship God/ancestors
      2. It is a way of seeking for protection
      3. Away of acknowledging God as a source of life
      4. To seek God's help in times of trouble/petition God for help
      5. To ask for forgiveness/a way of cleansing /appease
      6. In recognition of God's power
      7. To thank God for victories/success
      8. To ask for blessings from God.
         6 x 1 = 6 marks
   3. How Christians in Kenya show respect for places of worship
      1. They maintain cleanliness in places of worship
      2. In some cases, they remove shoes
      3. They decorate/put flowers in places of worship
      4. They dress decently when going for worship
      5. Order is maintained in places of worship
      6. Constructing beautiful/large places of worship
      7. Dedicating all instruments/property in places of worship
      8. Showing respect/obedience to church leaders
      9. Observe and maintain silence
      10. Securing places of worship.
          6x1=6 marks