CRE Questions And Answers - Form 1 Term 2 Opener 2021

INSTRUCTIONS

• Answer all questions.

1. Identify six reasons for studying Christian religious education. (6mks)
2. Why is the bible referred to as a library. (5mks)
3. State the poetic books. (5mks)
4. State six effects of Bible translation into African languages. (6mks)
5. State five occasions when Christians use the Bible. (5mks)
6. Describe the first account of creation according to Genesis 1-2:4a (7mks)
7. State four similarities between the first and second creation stories. (4mks)
8. State six attributes of God from the creation accounts. (6mks)
9. Outline five responsibilities given to man by God in the creation stories. (5mks)
10. State seven consequences of sin according to Genesis 3:7-11 (7mks)
11. Identify five causes of evil in Traditional African Society. (5mks)
12. State five causes of evil in Kenya today. (5mks)
13. State four acts of Abraham that demonstrate his faith in God. (4mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Identify six reasons for studying Christian religious education. (6mks)
   1. To get better understanding of God.
   2. To enable learners use the knowledge and attitude acquired to think critically and make appropriate social, moral and spiritual decisions.
   3. To help one acquire principles of Christian living.
   4. To enable one appreciate is or her own religion and that of others.
   5. To help us develop a sense of self worth and identity for ourselves and others.
   6. To promote international consciousness
   7. To help us live new lives in Christ.
   8. To help us form a bridge for further studies and carreer development.
   9. To enable learners identify answers to some life’s questions.
   10. To contribute to the achievement of national goals of education.
2. Why is the bible referred to as a library. (5mks)
   1. It is one large collection of many books under one cover.
   2. It has 66 books that are universally accepted -39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament.
   3. The different books in the Bible were written by different human authors.
   4. The Bible was written in different styles .
   5. The books of the Bible are arranged in a systematic order.
   6. The Bible contains books which were written at different at different historical times.
   7. The Bible contains various kinds of books which talk about different issues and stories.
   8. The Bible was written at different situations, backgrounds and circumstances.
3. State the poetic books. (5mks)
   1. Job
   2. Psalms
   3. Proverbs
   4. Ecclesiastes
   5. Song of Solomon.
4. State six effects of Bible translation into African languages. (6mks)
   1. Development of local languages
   2. The word of God could reach more people in their own languages.
   3. The local people could read the Bible in their own language and understand it better.
   4. Reading the Bible in local languages gave people a critical outlook on certain issues e.g polygamy.
   5. The translation of the Bible led to high demand for formal education by Africans.
   6. Bible translation increased African participation in Christianity.
   7. The Bible became a useful resource for learning in schools.
   8. Bible translation led to increase in demand for writing and reading materials which led to printing presses.
   9. Bible translation led o the spirit of ecumenism.
   10. Bible translation led to the emergence of independent churches and schools.
   11. Bible translation also led to the expansion of the church.
   12. Bible translation has facilitated research and studies in African Religious Heritage.
   13. The translations acted as a guide to new missionaries in their effort to learn vernacular languages.
5. State five occasions when Christians use the Bible. (5mks)
   1. When preaching the word of God(crusades/church sermons)
   2. When in court.
   3. When instructing new converts/conducting Bible study.
   4. During different Christian religious ceremonies /festivals.
   5. When teaching Christian Religious Education.
   6. When composing songs/plays/Christian Literature.
   7. During fellowships/prayers/guidance and counseling.
   8. During a sweaving in ceremony.
6. Describe the first account of creation according to Genesis 1-2:4a (7mks)
   1. Before creation the earth was formless and void.
   2. God created everything through a divine command “let there be”
   3. The work of creation took six days.
   4. Day 1-God created light and darkness(day and night)
      Day 2-God created the sky.
      Day 3-He created land, sea and vegetation.
      Day 4-He created sun, moon and stars.
      Day 5-He created birds and sea creatures.
      Day 6-He created animals and human beings.
      Day 7-God rested.
7. State four similarities between the first and second creation stories. (4mks)
   1. In both accounts God is acknowledged as the creator.
   2. In both accounts creation includes both the living and non living objects.
   3. In both accounts human beings are presented as special creatures with responsibilities and privileges.
   4. In both accounts human beings share in the life of God.
8. State six attributes of God from the creation accounts. (6mks)
   1. God is the sole creator of the universe.
   2. God is the sole source of life.
   3. There is only one God.
   4. God is good and perfect.
   5. God is a worker.
   6. God is a personal God.
   7. God is self existent.
   8. God is everywhere.(Omnipresent)
   9. God is God of order.
   10. God is all powerful.(Omnipotent)
   11. God is the provider and sustainer of the universe.
   12. God is a spirit.
   13. God is a moral God.
   14. God is Holy.
   15. God is supreme.
   16. God is to be worshipped.
   17. God is all-knowing(Omniscient)
   18. God is living and has intellect and will.
9. Outline five responsibilities given to man by God in the creation stories. (5mks)
   1. To subdue the earth.
   2. To have fellowship with God.
   3. To marry for companionship, survival and continuity of human race.
   4. To name the created beings(for identification)
   5. To take care of God’s creation.
   6. To distinguish right from wrong.
   7. To work in order to feed himself and change the world.
   8. To multiply and fill the earth.(marry and procreate)
10. State seven consequences of sin according to Genesis 3:7-11 (7mks)
    1. Human beings became alienated (separated)from God.
    2. What was innocent and good became shameful 9Adam and Eve became ashamed of their nakedness)
    3. The good relationship between man and God was destroyed/ ruined.
    4. Man was to toil and struggle so as to meet his needs (He had to sweat to make the soil produce)
    5. The woman is to feel pain in child bearing /pain became part of human experience.
    6. Man was expelled/sent out of the garden of Eden.
    7. God confused the language of man after flood.
    8. Human beings changed and became prone to sin.
    9. God was angered by man due to sin and therefore punished His creation through the flood
    10. Global violence and forbidden marriages led God to declare global destruction.
    11. The lifespan of human beings was reduced to 120 years.
    12. Murderous feelings began to enter peoples hearts e.g Cain killed his younger brother, Abel.
    13. Death sentence was passed upon all people.
    14. There was enmity between God band wild animals.
    15. The earth was cursed because of man.
    16. The perfect relationship between man and woman was damaged.
11. Identify five causes of evil in Traditional African Society. (5mks)
    1. Evil was believed to have been caused by the evil spirit.
    2. Curses from parents and other blood relatives e.g aunts ,uncles and grandparents.
    3. Malicious ancestral spirits who had grudge against the living.
    4. breaking of oaths also caused evil.
    5. Bad omencould cause evil.
    6. Evil would also be caused by evil people like withches, and wizards using mystical powers.
12. State five causes of evil in Kenya today. (5mks)
    1. Bribery and corruption.
    2. Diseases.
    3. Poverty.
    4. Negative influence from mass media.
    5. Unemployment.
    6. Influence of drugs and alcohol.
    7. Poor leadership.
    8. Lack of guidance and counseling.
    9. Permissiveness.
    10. Destruction of environment.
13. State four acts of Abraham that demonstrate his faith in God. (4mks)
    1. He was willing to leave his motherland and go to a strange land.
    2. Abraham readily believed all promises God made to him.
    3. By faith Abraham trusted in God’s voice.
    4. By faith Abraham built two altars for God; one at Bethel and another at Sechem.
    5. Abraham entered into a covenant relationship with God.
    6. He was willing to change their names from Abram to Abraham and Sarai to Sarah.
    7. He offered the best of his flock as a sacrifice.
    8. He obeyed God’ call for personal relationship/ left polytheism for monotheism.
    9. He was ready to sacrifice his son Isaac when instructed by God.
    10. He was willing to obey God’s command of circumcision.