CRE Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Achievers Joint Mock Exams 2023

Instructions to candidates:

1. Answer any five questions.
2. Each question carries 20 marks.
3. Candidates should answer the questions in English.

QUESTIONS

1.                      
   1. Identify the languages in which the Bible was written before the coming of missionaries. (5mks)
   2. Outline 8 reasons why christians read the bible. (8mks)
   3. Identify seven versions of the bible used by the church in Kenya today. (7mks)
2.                        
   1. Describe the background to the call of Abraham. (7mks)
   2. What are the values expressed in the call of Abraham. (7mks)
   3. State 6 factors that hinder christians from practising their faith in God. (6mks)
3.                    
   1. Outline 6 ways in which Solomon turned away from the covenant way of life. (6mks)
   2. Explain the importance of the temple of Israel. (7mks)
   3. Identify 7 lessons that modern political leaders in Kenya can learn from king Solomon. (7mks)
4.              
   1. Outline the importance of prophets in Israel. (7mks)
   2. Identify the social injustices condemned by prophet Amos. (7mks)
   3. How does the church in Kenya punish errant members (6mks)
5.                
   1. Describe Jeremiah's vision of Almond tree. (6mks)
   2. What lessons do christians learn about God from the call of Jeremiah. (7mks)
   3. Outline problems encountered by christians in their commitment to Christ. (7mks)
6.              
   1. State six requirements that one had to fulfill to be made an elder in traditional African society. (6mks)
   2. Highlight factors that have brought changes in African traditional community. (8mks)
   3. What changes are there in the traditional African community worship today? (6mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1.    
   1. Identify the languages in which the Bible was written before the coming of missionaries (5mks)
      • Hebrew
      • Latin
      • Greek
      • German
      • French
      • Spanish
   2. Outline 8 reasons why christians read the bible (8mks)
      • Provides Christians with moral values
      • It is a source of spiritual guidance
      • It is used in christian worship
      • It gives them inspiration/hope
      • It is a source of christian beliefs and practices
      • It reveals God to them/make them understand will of God
      • It is a source of Knowledge
      • It is the word of God
      • For spiritual nourishment/growth
      • They are able to speak to God through reading the bible
   3. Identify seven versions of the bible used by the church in Kenya today(7mks)
      • Revised standard version
      • Living bible
      • New king version
      • King James version
      • English Bible
      • Common Bible
      • The Gideons international
      • New international Version
      • The African Bible
      • Good news bible
      • Jerusalem Bible
      • Authorised Bible
2.            
   1. Describe the background to the call of Abraham(7mks)
      • He lived in the city of Ur near River Euphrates
      • His father was a semite
      • They were semi-nomadic people
      • His father was a moon. worshipper
      • He married a wife called Sarai
      • His wife Sarai remained barren till her old age
      • They settled at a place called Haran
   2. what are the values expressed in the call of Abraham (7mks)
      • Obedience
      • Faith
      • Loyalty
      • Love
      • Respect
      • Honesty
      • Trust
      • Reverence
   3. State 6 factors that hinder christians from practising their faith in God(6mks)
      • Lack of role models/mentors
      • Job commitment
      • False teachings/Different interpretations of the bible
      • Greed for power
      • Permissiveness in the society/moral decadence
      • Science and technology
      • Influence from mass media
      • Cultural influence
      • Natural calamities /disaster
      • Generation gap
3.              
   1. Outline 6 ways in which Solomon turned away from the covenant way of life(6mks)
      • He marries foreign wives
      • He allowed the worship of foreign idols
      • He murdered half brother Adonijah
      • He taxed the Israelites heavily
      • He disobedied instructions given to him by his father David to rely on God
      • He built places of worship for idols
      • He subjected Israelites to forced labour/Slavery during the construction of the temple
      • He signed treaties with his neighbours
      • He sold Israelites land
   2. Explain the importance of the temple of Israel (7mks)
      • It symbolized God's presence through the Ark of covenant
      • It is dwelling place of God
      • It was a house of worship and prayer
      • Major festivals were held in the temple eg Passover
      • It was used as treasury/foreighn currency was exchanged there
      • It was source of unity among the people/geve them sense of security
      • Religious leaders were trained there
      • Religious ceremonies/rites were perfomed here eg circumcission
      • Place of pilgrimage for Jews
      • The teaching of law was conducted here
      • Children were dedicated to God in the Temple
   3. Identify 7 lessons that modern political leaders in Kenya can learn from king Solomon(7mks)
      • Religious leaders should ask for forgiveness from God
      • They should trust in God/have faith
      • They should obey God.
      • They should promote worship of God/support christian projects
      • They should rule with justice/fairness/not oppress their subjects
      • They should excercise self control/be leaders of integrity
      • Should have good diplomatic relations with other countries
      • Should make good use of their nation's resources
      • Should protect their nations Territory./land
4.  
   1. Outline the importance of prophets in Israel(7mks)
      • They acted as mediators between God and people
      • They guided and counseled people
      • They foretold future events
      • They condemned evils in the society
      • They gave assuarance of hope to the people
      • They acted as conscience of the kings and people
      • Some acted as priests
      • They interceded for the people
      • Some like Samuel anointed kings
      • Taught people the covenant way of life
   2. Identify the social injustices condemned by prophet Amos(7mks)
      • Oppression of the poor
      • Corruption and bribery in law courts
      • Sexual. Immorality
      • Drunkenness
      • Pride in material possession
      • Greed and excessive luxury
      • Cheating in business
      • False sense of security
   3. How does the church in Kenya punish errant members (6mks)
      • The church suspends them
      • It denies them participation in the church activities
      • They are denied leadership positions or demoted
      • They are publicly condemned
      • They are warned
      • Some are transferred to hardship areas
      • They are sacked from the job
      • They are excommunicated from the church
5. 1.   Describe Jeremiah's vision of Almond tree(6mks)
      • God told Jeremiah to look up
      • God asked him what he saw
      • Jeremiah saw a bare almond tree
      • He knew that the tree will bear the leaves later
      • The tree was waiting for the time to bring forth its buds and leaves
      • God was also watching to see the fulfillment of his prophetic message
   2. What lessons do christians learn about God from the call of Jeremiah (7mks)
      • God has a purpose for each person
      • God can call anybody to his work
      • God prepares us for his work
      • God protects his servants
      • God requires us to obey him
      • A person who is called by God should be ready to meet opposition
      • Christians should not let their human weaknesses hinder them from serving God
   3. Outline problems encountered by christians in their commitment to Christ(7mks)
      • Temptations from the devil
      • Weakening faith in God in times of hardships
      • False teachings
      • Quarrels and division within church
      • Power struggle in church
      • Challenges from science and technology
      • Bad examples set by church leaders
      • The wicked seem to prosper
      • Materialism
      • Opposition
      • Natural calamities
      • Escatological issues which have no exact answers
6. 1.   State six requirements that one had to fulfill to be made an elder in traditional African society (6mks)
      • Being initiated
      • Must be married
      • Must have children
      • Be of specific age
      • Be og good conduct/achievements/respected in the society
      • Must be wealthy/ability to provide for others
      • Have support from leaders of the society
      • Be of sound mind/Good health
      • Be a bonafide member of the community
   2. Highlight factors that have brought changes in African traditional community.(8mks)
      • Westernisation
      • Permisiveness in the society
      • Formal education/science and technology
      • Christianity and other world religious
      • Erosion of traditional values
      • Urbanization
      • Human rights movements
      • Mass media influence
   3. what changes are there in the traditional African community worship today.(6mk)
      • Worship is not a must as there are atheists
      • Animal sacrifices are not offered in christian churches
      • There are readings from holy scriptures
      • There are many breakaway and religious churches
      • Offering is mostly monetary rather than food/agricultural produce
      • People have different beliefs about God, who he is his name and when to observe Sabbath
        Any 3 points × 2= 6mks