MWAKICAN MARKING SCHEME

FORM ONE CRE TERM 2 2017

1. (a) Explain the benefits of learning Christian Religious Education in secondary schools
in Kenya.(8mks)
- It equips the learners with an understanding of God/ spiritual growth.
- Learners acquire life skills to handle challenges in life.
- Helps one to respect his / her own religion and that of others.
- Helps one to acquire basic principles / teaching for Christian living /moral values.
- Helps an individual to develop a sense of self-worth and dignity for ourselves.
- It gives answers to questions on the mysteries of life.
- Contributes to the achievement of national goals of education.
- It promotes international consciousness and co-operation.
- It leads to employment / career.
- It assists Christians to think critically so as to make right moral choices and decisions.
(8 x 1 = 8mks)

(b) Give reasons why the Bible is referred to as a library. (6mks)

- It has many books.
- It is written in many styles.
- It was written by different authors /people.
- It was written at different times.
- It is written for different purposes /levels.
- It is written over a long period / span of time.
- It is divided into two main parts, Old Testament and New Testament.
- It is composed of various sections.
- Addressed to different audience ( 6 x 1 = 6mks)

(c) List six versions of the Bible used in Kenya today. (6mks)
- Revised standard version.
- Good News Bible.
- Common Bible
- New International Version
- King James Version / New King James Version.
- The African Bible.
- Jerusalem Bible / New Jerusalem Bible
- The Living Bible
- The Gideons International Version

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 - The New English Bible
- The Holy Bible
- Jerome Bible
- The youths Bible
- New American /American Standard Version
(7x1 = 7mks)

2. (a) State the promises God made to Abraham during his call. (6mks)
- God would make Abraham a great Nation.
- God would bless Abraham.
- God would make Abraham’s name great / famous.
- God would make Abraham a source of blessings to others.
- God would bless those who bless Abraham.
- God would curse those who cursed Abraham.
- God would give Abraham the land of Canaan.
(6 x 1= 6mks)

(b) Give the incidences when Abraham demonstrated his faith in God. (7mks)
- Abraham positively responded to God’s call to go to unknown land.
- He built altars at Schechem and Bethel.
- He offered sacrifices to God in Canaan.
- He accepted the change of his name and of his wife’s.
- He entered into a covenant relationship with God.
- He accepted circumcision as a sign of the covenant with God for himself and his
descendants.
- He was ready to offer his only son, Isaac as a sacrifice.
- He abandoned the worship of many gods and went for one true God. (7 x 1 = 7mks)

(c) Explain the importance of the promises given to Abraham to Christians today.
(7mks)
- Christians will inherit the kingdom of God which is equivalent to the promised land of
Canaan.
- They should seek blessings from God.
- They are under God’s protection in all their activities.
- Christians who disobey God are punished by Him.
- If Christians obey God, they receive His rewards.
- They should trust in God’s providence.
- They should accept suffering because they will be liberated by God.

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- By accepting Christ they have an everlasting covenant with God.
(7 x 1 = 7mks)

3(a) Describe the call of Moses (Exodus 3: 1 – 22) (8mks)

- Moses was looking after his Father – in – law’s sheep near Mt. Horeb (Sinai)
- An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a burning bush which was not getting consumed.
- Moses turned to see the bush, God called his name out of the bush.
- Moses turned to respond to God by saying, “Here I am”.
- God commanded Moses to move near / to remove his shoes because the place was holy.
- God revealed Himself to Moses as the God of His ancestors. (Abraham, Isaac and Jacob)
- Moses hid his face / was afraid to look at God.
- God told Moses that He had seen the suffering of His people in Egypt / had come to
deliver them.
- God wanted to send Moses to Pharaoh to release His people.
- Moses was reluctant to be sent to Pharaoh / God promised to be with him / gave him a
sign.
- Moses sought to know the name of God who was sending him.
- God revealed His name as “I am who I am”
- God told Moses to go and gather elders of Israel / tell them God’s message about their
deliverance.
- Any other relevant point. (8 x 1 = 8mks)

(b) Outline seven plagues that God used to demonstrate His power in Egypt. (7mks)
- The waters of Egypt turned into blood.
- The land of Egypt was covered with frogs.
- The dust of Egypt became gnats.
- Swarms of flies covered the land.
- There was death of all Egyptians and livestock
- There was an outbreak of boils on human beings/ animals
- There plague of severe hailstorm
- There were swarms of locusts
- Darkness covered Egypt for three days
- Death of male first born of the Egyptians (1x7=7mks)
c) What do Christians learn about nature of God from the Exodus (5mks)
- God is caring
- He communicates
- He provides
- He is powerful

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 - He guides
- He protects
- He commands
- He is to be obeyed
- He punishes those who disobey Him
- He is holy
- He is faithful/keeps promises
- He is patient/slow to anger
- He is merciful
- He is jealous (1x5=5mks)
4 a) Give reasons why the Israelites demanded for a king
- Samuel had become old/unable to rule/feared he would die.
- Samuel appointed his sons as judges/ They were corrupt/ had failed as Judges
- The Israelites wanted to be like other nations.
- They wanted a king who could lead them to war against their enemies
- They wanted a leader whom they could see and approach
- They rejected God as their unseen king.
- They wanted a political Government governed with law order/organized system etc.
- Wanted hereditary Kingship
- Wanted a human leader with national authority to be recognized by other nations
(4x2=8mks)
b) State the achievements of Solomon as the king of Israel (6mks)

- He built many cities in Israel/infrastructure

- He improved tax collection
- He established a strong army to maintain peace.
- He established diplomatic relations/links with other neighbouring nations/countries
- He built a magnificent palace
- He composed proverbs/ songs for the worship of Yahweh
- He wrote the book of Ecclesiastes
- He settled disputes wisely
- He installed the Ark of the Covenant in the temple of God. (7X1=7mks)
c) Give reasons why Christians in Kenya build churches
- Churches are used for worshipping God
- They signify God’s presence/house of God
- They are used as meeting places/gathering for members.
- Religious functions take place there/festivals
- They are places where Christians/members receive religious/instructions/ preaching

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 - As a sign of prestige
- To demonstrate their faith in the existence of God.
- To follow the traditions of the Old Testament teachings on the temple as a house of God.
- It can be used as a place of refuge in times of danger/capacity. (1x6=6mks)

5 a) From the story of Naboth’s vineyard, explain the commandments which King Ahab and
Queen Jezebel broke (8mks)
- They broke the commandment of not to kill when they planned for the stoning of Naboth.
- When they worshipped idols, they broke the rule of not worshiping others gods.
- They broke the commandment of not coveting a neighbours property when they wanted
Naboth’s vineyard.
- The commandment of not stealing was broken when they took Naboths’ vineyard.
- The commandment of not to cheat/bear false witness was broken when they planned
instituting false witness against Naboth.
- They used the name of God in vain when they said that Naboth had blasphemed God.
(4x2=8mks)
b) Describe the contest between Prophet Elijah and the prophets of Baal at mountCarmel) 1Kings
18:17-40)
- Prophet Elijah asked Ahab to assemble all the people at Mt.Carmel
- King summoned all the people including the prophets of Baal.
- He suggested to the people that two bulls be brought and each party to offer the sacrifice to
their God.
- He challenged them and said whichever party will make their god burn the sacrifice will be
the true God.
- The prophets of Baal were given a bull which they prepared and called upon the name of
their god.
- Elijah mocked them/asked them to shout louder to their God.
- They prayed, cut themselves with knives until they bled but Baal did not answer them.
- Elijah asked the people to come near him as he repaired the altar and asked the people to
pour water on it.
- Fire consumed the sacrifices/wood
- People threw themselves on the ground and worshipped the lord as the true God.
- Elijah ordered the king of Baal (7x1=7mks)

c) Identify the qualities of prophet Elijah that Christians/leaders should possess

(5mks)
- Truthfulness
- Courage

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- Faithfulness/trust
- Kindness
- Loving/caring
- Responsible
- Loyalty/obedience
- Respectfulness
- Prayerfulness (5x1=5mks)