C.R.E PAPER 1 Marking Scheme - 2017 KITUI MOCK EXAMINATION

Marking Scheme

1.  
   1. Reasons why the Bible is referred to as a library
      • It has many books
      • It was written at different times
      • It is written by different authors
      • It is written to different purposes
      • It is written over long period
      • It is divided into two main parts Old Testament and New Testament
      • It is composed of various sections
      • It is arranged in archeological order
      • It is a reference book 5 x 1 = 5 marks
   2. Effect of translation of the bible into local language
      • Many people are able to read the word of God / improved literacy of the people
      • It led to development of African languages
      • It led to evangelization easier / grown of church
      • It led to the development of African independence churches
      • Many Africans got converted into Christianity
      • Missionaries were able to learn African languages
      • Development of printing press
      • It created job opportunities
      • Africans demanded leadership roles
      • It created more religious heritage
      • It promoted ecumenical movement 5 x 2 = 10 mark
   3. Ways through which the church is spreading the word of God in Kenya
      • The use of electronic media
      • By providing Bibles
      • Through publishing / Christian literature
      • By carrying outreach campaign
      • Organizing youth camp / seminars
      • Helping the needy
      • Supporting the teaching of C.R.E in schools
      • By encouraging members to visit the sick / provision of medicinal care, pray with them
      • By preaching the word / holding crusade
      • By sending out missionaries / financing them
      • By organizing choirs / singing groups etc. 5 x 1 = 5 marks

2.  
   1. Characteristics of the covenant between God and Abraham
      • It was initiated by God
      • It was unconditional
      • There were promises to be fulfilled
      • It was sealed through the sacrifice of animals
      • The parties entered it willingly
      • It had an outward sign – circumcision
      • It was between two unequal parties – God and Abraham 5 x 1 = 5 marks
   2. Importance of God’s covenant with Abraham     
      • God established a personal relationship with Abraham became God’s friend
      • It showed Abraham had faith / trust in God
      • It demonstrated Abraham’s obedience to God
      • Abraham was assured of God’s protection
      • God reveled to Abraham that he would have a son as his heir
      • Confirmed Abraham as God’s choice through whom all nations shall receive salvation
      • The descendants of Abraham were promised the land of Canaan  5 x 2 = 10 marks
   3. Lessons Christians learn from the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac
      • They should obey God
      • They should have faith in God
      • They should be patient and wait upon God
      • They should be prepared to face difficult situations
      • They should be ready to give up everything for God totally committed to God
      • God bless those who are ready to serve Him
      • They should be wise when dealing with issues affecting their lives
      • They should involve family members in worship
      • God values human life – He gave an alternative sacrifice  5 x 1 = 5 marks

3.  
   1. Description of the contest between prophet Elijah and the prophets of Baal at Mount Carmel (1^st kings 18:17 – 40)
      • Prophet Elijah asked Ahab to assemble all the people at Mt. Carmel
      • The king summoned all the people including Baal at Mt. Carmel
      • Elijah told the people to choose God and Baal
      • He ordered for two bulls to be brought for the sacrifice
      • He challenged them that the party whose God would sent fire would be the true God
      • They were the firsts to perform the sacrifice
      • They prayed to their god fruitlessly
      • Elijah mocked them to shout louder as their god might be asleep
      • They continued to pray and cut themselves with knives but no fire appeared
      • Elijah asked them to move closer as he prepared the alter
      • He then prayed to God to send fire to consume the sacrifice
      • Fire was sent form heaven and consumed the sacrifice
      • The people threw themselves on the ground and worshipped Yahweh
      • Elijah then ordered for the killing of the Baal prophets 7 x 1 = 7 marks
   2. Conditions that made it difficult for Prophet Elijah to stop idolatry in Israel
      • The existence of false prophets who gave false promises to the Israelites
      • King Ahab allowed his Phoenician wife to bring the worship of the false god and goddess
      • Jezebel had brought foreign gods and goddess in Israel
      • There was persecution for true prophets of God by Jezebel
      • King Ahab had allowed the building of temples / high places for worship of Ball
      • The Canaanite religion had a strong influence on the Israelites
      • The king participated in idol worship / Baalism
      • The idol gods could be seen / touched so they appeared real 4 x 2 = 8 marks
   3. Qualities of Prophet Elijah that a Christian leader should possess
      • Truthfulness
      • Courage
      • Faithfulness
      • Kindness
      • Loving / caring
      • Honesty
      • Responsible 
      • Loyalty / obedience
      • Respectful
      • Prayerful 5 x 1 = 5 marks

4.  
   1. Similarities between prophets in the Old Testament and Traditional African    Communities
      • Both mediated between God and people
      • Both received revelation form God / they were God’s spokes people
      • Both foretold of the future
      • Both prayed religious s well a political role
      • Both spoke with authority / charismatic leaders
      • Both acknowledged the presence of supreme beings / supernatural powers
      • In both there were prophets and prophetesses
      • Both prophesied to condemn evil in the societ
      • In both there were consulted on various issues in society  4 x 2 = 8 marks
   2. Ways in which the rich oppressed the poor during the time of prophet Amos
      • The rich took people’s garments in pledge
      • The poor were robbed of their food
      • Merchants overcharged the poor when selling commodities to them
      • The poor were sold for a piece of silver
      • The poor were cheated in business deals as the rich used faulty scale
      • The poorly were sold into slavery when they were unable to pay their debts
      • The poor were denied justice in the law courts because they could not bribe
      • The cases taken to court by the poor were thrown out / not listened 4 x 2 = 8 marks
   3. The reverence of prophet Amos on election of Israel to Christian in Kenya today
      • Christians are God’s people
      • It is God who chooses them to be Christians
      • God chooses one to be a Christian from many others
      • The Christians have been chosen by God to proclaim the good news / service
      • God protect them from their enemies
      • Christians should be faithful / obedient to God
      • They will be punished by God if they do wrong
      • They should always repent their sins / ask for forgiveness
      • The priest / bishop / church leaders are chosen by God 4 x 1 = 4 marks

5.  
   1. Stages followed in the renewal of the covenant during the time of Nehemiah
      • People gathered min the public square in Jerusalem
      • The priest Ezra read the law to the people
      • They formed repentance gestures of raising /lowering their hands / mourning / wailing / weeping
      • The people constructed makeshift tents / shelter to celebrate the feast of booths
      • There was a national day of confession / fasting as they wore sack clothes
      • Ezra led people in prayer of confession
      • They sealed the covenant by signing an agreement under the leadership of Nehemiah and the priest
      • The people promise not to go against the Mosaic Law
      • The re-distribution of the people Jerusalem and countryside 8 x 1 = 8 marks
   2. Reasons why Nehemiah carried out religious reforms in Judah
      • To preserve the identity of the Jews as the people of God
      • To separate the Jews form foreign influence
      • To purify the Tempe that had been defiled by keeping a foreigner
      • To reinstate the services of the Levites as priest in the temple
      • To restore true worship
      • To restore the filthy system that had been forgotten for upkeep of the temple
      • To ensures that the Sabbath day was free from business activities
      • In order to cleans the Jews who had intermarried with foreigners / exposed to idolatry 6 x 1 = 6 marks
   3. Lessons Christian learn from renewal of the covenant by Nehemiah
      • Ask for their sins to be forgiven
      • Lead righteous lives / be obedient
      • Always pray to God
      • Demonstrate humility
      • Should avoid groups that can negatively influence their faith in God
      • They should teach others the word of God
      • They should set aside the day of worship
      • Should respect the church as a place of prayer
      • Should read the word of God regularly
      • They should share with the needy 6 x 1 = 6 marks

6.  
   1. Traditional African views of community
      • Members of the community include the unborn / living / living dead / ancestors
      • Members speak one common language
      • They are related either by blood / marriage / adaption / ancestry
      • Community members occupy the same geographical area / region
      • They carry out similar economic activity
      • The community is made up of small units / clans
      • Each community has its own distinct rules / taboos / belief
      • Members of a community are being of others
      • Members are expected to participate in the life of the community 8 x 1 = 8 mark
   2. Factors that have affected the Traditional African people’s dependence on God
      • The introduction of western culture
      • Some people rely on which craft to solve their problems
      • Greed for power / materialism without the fear of God
      • Some people rely on science and technology
      • Money economy where success now depends on how much money one earns
      • Poverty has made people to lose hope / faith in God
      • Negative peer influence the members to rely on themselves other than God
      • Pressure of modern living makes people too busy to serve God
      • Modern education 6 x 1 = 6 marks
   3. Similarities between Christian and Traditional African way of showing respect to God
      • In both members pray to God
      • In both they give offerings
      • In both members sing songs
      • In both members show respect to God by helping those in need
      • In both members use God’s name
      • In both members use God give resources / environment carefully
      • In both they build / maintain / honour places of worship
      • In both members take care of religious leaders
      • In both members obey the laws, commands of law 6 x 1 = 6 marks