CRE PAPER 1 MARKING SCHEME
FORM 3 SWIBANS
1a) Reasons for studying C.R⋅E (7mks)
(i) It equips the learner with an understanding of God.
(ii) The learner acquires life skills to handle challenges in life.
(iii) It helps one to respect his / her own religion and other people's beliefs.
(iv) It helps, one to acquire basic principles of Christian living /moral valves.
(v)It enables one to understand how to relate with other people
vi) It gives answers to questions / mysteries in life
(vii) It leads to employment
(viii) It explains the origin / purpose of human beings on earth.
Any 7 x 1 = 7mks
1b) Six major divisions of the bible
(i) Law books
(ii) Historical books.
(iii) Prophetic books
(IV) Poetic books
(v) Gospel books
(V) Epistles
Any 6x1 = 6mks
1c) Ways in which Christians use the Bible (7mks)
(i) For spiritual growlh
ii) For instructing new Converts
(iii) As a text book for teaching C.R.E-
(iv) A resource material in general Search of Knowledge
V ) To compose Christian hymns / songs ./ drama / plays / films
(VI) Used in taking oaths
viii) used as a prayer book
ix) Used for preaching
x) used to explain Christian ethics / rituals / doctrines
(x) Used to produce Christian literatures / magazines
Any 7x1 = 7mks
2a) Describe e the call Of Moses (7mks)
(1) Moses was looking after his fall-in-law's Sheep
(ii) An angel of the lord appeared to him in a burning bush which was not getting Consumed.
(iii) Moses turned to see the bust and God called him out the Bush.
(1v) He responded to Here I am.
(v) God revealed himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac and Moses Jacob.
(VI) Moses hid his face because of fear
(vii) He was commanded to go back to Egypt and save Israelites from bondage.
(VII) Moses was reluctant to go but God promised to be with him
ix) Moses inquired to know God's name & God revealed himself as “I AM WHOM I AM. "
(x) Moses was to assemble the elders and ask for Permission from Pharaoh to allow him to lead the
Israelites to the promised land.
xi) Israelite women were to borrow jewelry and clothes from Egyptian women
xii) God foresaw reluctance of Pharaoh but promised to send wonders in Egypt that would
eventually force Pharaoh to yield
Any 7X1 = 7 mks
b) Activities carried out on the night of Exodus
Every man to chose a lamb or young goat for the family.
The chosen animal was slaughtered
Blood was smeared on the door
The slaughtered animal was to be roasted
The Israelites were to eat unleavened bread / bitter herbs with roasted meat
They stayed indoors till morning
They ate while fully dressed for the journey / in a hurry
They burnt all the leftovers of the meat
They collected jewelry / clothing from the Egyptians.
7x1 = 7mks
c) Importance of the Exodus 6mks
It marked the end of oppression in Egypt
They emerged as a community that has been chosen by God.
Their God proved to be more powerful than the Egyptian gods
The event confirmed Moses as Gods chosen leader
It united the Israelites as one nation.
It enabled them to serve God
They received the ten commandments which guided them.
It taught them that God needed obedience from human beings
6x1 = 6mks
3 a) Why Samuel was against Kingship. 7mks
i. Demand for a King was seen as a rejection of Yaweh as their unseen King
ii. The king would force their sons to serve him as soldiers
iii. The Israelites would be like other nation who did not know God.
iv. God would reject him as his people
v. The king would overtax them
vi. The king would grab their land
vii. The king would make them slaves.
viii. The king would introduce forced labour.
ix. The king would take their daughters as perfumers / Cooks /bakers
3 b) Achievements of King David 7mks
Conquered and defeated enemies of Israel
Expanded geographical boundaries of Israel
He captured Jerusalem from the Jebusites
He made Jerusalem the capital city of Israel
He made Jerusalem a religious center
He mad peace treaties with his neighbours
Composed Psalms which are used in worship
United the 12 tribes of Israel
ix) He made preparation for the construction of the temple
Any 7X1=7ms
3 c) Why political leaders have failed to perform their duties 6mks
Rejection from members of the Society
Inability to live up to the expectation of the electorate
Women leaders are discriminated against
Lack of training in leadership
Division and conflicts within the parties
Insecurity, death threats, harassment from their enemies
Personality differences between the politicians
Greed for material gain
Different Ideologies resulting in divisive decision
Any 6X1= 6mks
4 a) Outline Seven Characteristics of false prophets
Followed their own imaginations
They were self-appointed
prophesied for Material gain
prophecies never came to pass
They wanted favour from kings
They didn't Speak with authority when Challenged
They did not receive Vision & dreams from God
They did not condemned social evils.
They spoke what people wanted to hear
(7x1 = 7 Marks) on the da
b) Amos teaching on the day of the Lord
Day of terror and disaster
God will punish the Israelites for disobedience
There will be earthquakes
Darkness at noon /eclipse
Feast and festivals will not be joyful
Famine for the word of God / God's word
people will faint in the process of looking or God's word
it will be a day of disappointment to the Israelites
The wicked will not escape God's punishment
(7x1 = 7 Marks)
4 c) How Christians prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ
preaching / evangelizing good News
Seeking forgiveness
Helping the needy / pour / Sick
Praying and fasting
Confessing & accepting
living holy lives / righteousness / role model
Reading / practicing the word of God
Repenting
Fellowshipping
Baptism. (6 Marks).
5 a). Outline the Symbolic actions used by prophet Jeremiah. to demonstrate judgment and punishment
Buying of new linen waist cloth
Solitary life!
Visit to potters house
Breaking of earthen flask before elders
2 Baskets of figs
Wearing of wooden Yoke (3x1 = 5 Marks)
b) Content of Jeremiah's letter to the exiles in Babylon (Jeremiah 29)
Build houses and live in them
Plant gardens & eat their produce
Marry and Increase
promote the welfare of the town.
Pray for Masters
Not to be Cheated by false prophets.
Comе back after 70 years
Exiles will be restored
(8x1 = 8 M2 arks)
c) Moral Values Christians learn from life of Jeremiah
Patience
obedience
Courage
Prayerfulness
Team player (unity)
Hard work
(7x1 = 7 Marks)
6 a) Rituals Performed during the birrth of a baby Traditional African Community
Wearing of Charms Signified Protection
Bathing of the baby sets in the beginning of new life
Shaving of the Mother & Baby's hair, Symbolizes new Status
Presents to the baby Sign of good will /ownership
Choosing appropriate name for the bab is for identification
feeding of the baby Symbolized new life growth
Holding baby Shows Concern. & Shared responsibility by the extended family
Saying prayer & blessing signified long life
Slaugjhtering animals is a way of thanksgiving to ancestors
feasting Sign of Joy /welcoming baby/ acceptance 7x1 = 7 Marks)
(b) Importance of kinship in Traditional African Society
Unites family, clan and society
Give people identity and sense of belonging
Regulated people's behavior towards each other
Helps people take Cave of disadvantaged Members of the community
-Defines duties and responsibilities of individual
Preserves cultural identity through rituals
It contributes towards traditional education (informal)
C) How Kenyan government promoted African culture
Creation of Measures at National & Provisional level
Establishment of Ministry of Culture & Social Service
Integration of African heritage in School Curriculum
Organization of Drama & Music festivals
Establishment of traditional Courts.
In - corporation of African Medicines Modern research
Empowerment of traditional rites e.g circumcision
Granting permits to vernacular TV and radio stations
6x1 =6 Marks
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