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CRE 313

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

TERM 3

TIME: 2 ½ HOURS

FORM 2

JOINT EXAMINATIONS

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS

Write name and admission number in the spaces provided at the top of this page.
All answers must be written on the question paper in the spaces provided in each question.
The questions should be answered in English
This paper consists of 6 printed pages

Answer all questions in the spaces provided

(a) Identify eight historical books in the Old Testament. (8mks)

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(b) Give seven reasons why the Bible is referred to as a library. (7mks)

(a) From the Genesis stories of creation, outline seven teachings about human beings. (7mks)

(b) With reference to the story of the fall of human beings in Genesis 3, state eight effects of sin. (8mks)

(a) Explain the importance of marriage in the Traditional African Communities. (7mks)

(b) Discuss four factors that contributed to harmony and mutual responsibility in the African community. (8mks)

(a) State Isaiah’s prophecies concerning the Messiah. (8mks)

(b) Outline the events that took place on the night Jesus was born. (6mks)

(a) State five reasons why Jesus used parables in His teaching. (5mks)

(b) Describe the parable of the Good Samaritan. [Luke 10:29-37] (8mks)

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TERM 3, CRE MARKING SCHEME

(a) Identify eight historical books in the Old Testament. (8mks)

Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1^st Samwel
2^nd Samwel
1^st Kings
2^nd Kings
1^st Chronicles
2^nd Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther

[1 x 8 = 8 marks]

(b) Give seven reasons why the Bible is referred to as a library. (7mks)

It contains many books
The books were written by different authors
It had different categories of books / divisions
The books are written in different styles / forms.
The books of the Bible were written at different times / situations / background.
The books of the Bible address different issues / topics / purpose.
The books were written for different audience.
The books are systematically / arranged / order / chronological.

[1 x 7 = 7 marks]

(c) State five different occasions when Christians use the Bible. (5mks)

When preaching the word of God (crusades / church sermons)
When in court
When instructing new converts / conducting Bible study.
During different Christian religious ceremonies / festivals
When teaching CRE
When composing songs / praying / guidance and counselling.
During a swearing in ceremony.

[1 x 5 =5 marks]

(a) From the Genesis stories of creation, outline seven teachings about human beings. (7mks)

Human beings were created in the image /likeness of God.
They have the breath of life from God.
They have been given authority/ dominion over God’s creation
They communicate/fellowship with God.
They are special/great of God’s creation/superior
They have the ability to think/reason/make choices/make decisions in their lives.
They are blessed by God.
Human beings are to use other creations for their benefits.
They are to take care of the creation /till the land/work.
They are to procreate/multiply through marriage.
Man and woman are to compliment, provide companionship for each other.

[1 x 7 = 7 marks]

(b) With reference to the story of the fall of human beings in Genesis 3, state eight effects of sin. (8mks)

Death was introduced yet they, were to live forever
Man was to rule over the woman / inequality between man and woman set in.
The woman was to experience pain during childbirth.
They developed enemity between human beings and the snake
They were to sweat, toil in order to get food
They were expelled from the garden of Eden / separated from God.
They developed mistrust between woman and man
They became embarrassed because of their nakedness.

[1 x 8 = 8 marks]

By visiting them/inviting them to their homes.
Being patient/forgiving them
Evangelisingtothem/preaching/teaching
Guiding and counselling them, referring them to experts according to their needs.
Praying for them
Encouraging them to repent/confessing
Offering material aids/needs

[1 x 5 =5 marks]

(a) Explain the importance of marriage in the Traditional African Communities. (7mks)

Through marriage new social relationships are centered between families and relatives.
It brings the whole community together and everybody has a role to play
The new couple is provided with the opportunity to learn new knowledge and skills
T improves the status of individuals in the society
Marriage is a source of wealth for the man and the family as a whole
Children make the marriage complete and strengthen the bond of unity between husband and wife.
Children provide security for the home
Through marriage, the living, the dead and the unborn are linked to each other.

[1 x 7 = 7 marks]

(b) Discuss four factors that contributed to harmony and mutual responsibility in the African community. (8mks)

Political ties
Division of labour
Communal worship
Leisure activities
Rites of passage
Sharing
Social norms

(2 marks for each explained point). [2 x 4 = 8 marks]

(c) State five factors that undermine the role of medicine men in Kenya today. (5mks)

Introduction of western medicine/hospitals/new inventions/science and technology.
Emergence of new religions which do not support medicine men
Destruction of forests/herbs/deforestation
Lack of proper education by herbalists/ professionalism/lack of proper dosage
Herbal medicine is cumbersome to look for
Low hygiene standards associated with herbal medicine
Certain chronic diseases cannot be treated by some herbs
Emergence of women/quacks who give wrong medicine
Lack of awareness/ education on herbal medicine by the public
Urbanization/ migration from rural to urban centers
Strict government policies
Formal education

[1 x 5 =5 marks]

(a) State Isaiah’s prophecies concerning the Messiah. (8mks)

The Messiah would be born by a virgin/young woman
He would be called Emmanuel
He would be a wonderful counsellor/mighty God/Everlasting father/Prince of peace.
The Messiah would have an everlasting kingdom
He would be a ruler from the house of David.
He would rule with justice/righteousness/peace
He would be humble/simple/ordinary/without beauty
The Messiah would be rejected /despised/sentenced to die
He would suffer for the forgiveness of sins of many people
He would succeed in His work/ be highly honoured
He would be filled with God’s spirit/anointed
He would preach good news/set the captives free

[1 x 8 = 8 marks]

(b) Outline the events that took place on the night Jesus was born. (6mks)

When Jesus was born, his mother wrapped him in swaddling clothes
She placed him in a manger
An Angel appeared to the shepherds in the region to tell them of the birth of the savior
A great company of heavenly hosts/angels appeared singing praise to God
The shepherds decided to go to Bethlehem / hurried off to Bethlehem
The shepherds saw the baby
They spread the news about the baby to other people
The shepherds returned praising/glorifying God
The angel gave a sign on how to identify the baby.

[1 x 6 = 6marks]

(c) Give six reasons why Christians present gifts to newborn babies. (6mks)

Christians give gifts in order to welcome the baby into the family/world
It is a sign of their love /contribution to the baby’s welfare
It is a way of appreciating the gift of life/blessings
It is a way of thanking God/appreciating his goodness
It is a form of congratulating the mother/parents
It is a way of emulating Biblicalpractices

[1 x 6 = 6marks]

(a) State five reasons why Jesus used parables in His teaching. (5mks)

Jesus used parables in order to attract listeners/audience
He wanted to provoke his listeners to think for themselves/ make individual judgment
In order to invoke serious/keen listeners from those who were not
He wanted to keep His identity a secret
The use of parable was to avoid direct confrontation with the Jewish religious leaders.
To demonstrate His wisdom
It was a common method of teaching

[Plus any other relevant point, 1 x5 = 5marks]

(b) Describe the parable of the Good Samaritan. [Luke 10:29-37] (8mks)

A lawyer asked Jesus who neighbor is. Jesus responded by telling him the parable of the Good Samaritan.

He said a man was on his way to Jericho from Jerusalem when he fell among robbers. They stopped him/beat him / departed leaving him half dead.

A priest was going down the road saw him but passed on the opposite side. A Levite came, saw him but passed on the other side.

But a Samaritan, as he journeyed came to where he was. He had compassion/ bound up his wounds, after pouring oil wine on him. He set him on his beast, took him to an inn to rest.

He paid the inn keeper/ promised to come back and pay whatever would be used in caring for the injured man.

Jesus then asked who among the three proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among robbers.

The lawyer replied that it was the one who had shown mercy.

Jesus told him to go and do likewise.

[1 x 8 = 8 marks]

(c) Give seven reasons why some Christians find it difficult to help the needy. (7mks)

Some Christians lack what to share with the needy/inadequate resources.
There are too many needy cases in the society, hence they help a few.
Sometimes it is difficult to identify the needy cases since some tend to pretend.
Due to tribal/ethnic barriers
Denominational differences
Poor infrastructure / communication in some areas make it difficult to reach the needy.
Selfishness/individualism which makes some Christians ignore the plight /suffering of the needy.
Political affiliations can influence Christians against helping those who do not belong to their groups.
Lack of time/too busy [1 x 7 = 7 marks]

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