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MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

EXAMINATION FOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
ORDINARY LEVEL
LUAPULA PROVINCE

JOINT MOCK EXAMINATION

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2046/1

Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES

1. Write your name on the answer sheet provided

2. There are TWELVE questions in this paper.
3. Answer any FOUR questions only.
4. Answer ONE question from Section A; ONE question from Sections B and
ONE from Section C.
5. The FOURTH question may be chosen from either section A or Section B or
Section C.
6. Write your answers in the Answer Booklet provided.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

1. All questions in this paper carry equal marks.

2. Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed in the
examination room.

This question paper consists of 6 printed pages.

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SECTIONA

Answer one question from each section. The fourth question can be chosen from Section A,
Section B or Section C.

1 (a) Tell the story of Mary’s visit to Elizabeth [5]

(b) Give reasons why God chose to use Mary and Elizabeth to fulfill his
purpose. Give two points. [4]

(c) (i) Mr. Mutale, a Pastor at Sense Baptist Church has been going
through Problems and he confides in you that he doubts if he has
been called by God. As a Christian give Mr. Mutale ways in which
god directs Christians. Give three points [6]

(ii) How do people in Zambian modern society respond to God’s

direction in their lives? Give three points. [6]

(d) In what ways are the Christian teachings on God’s direction of human life
different from that of Hindus? Give two points. [4]

2 (a) Give an account of the naming of John the Baptist [5]

(b) State two significant points on the purpose of John’s life and ministry. [4]

(C) (i) A couple has a new baby. They agree to give the baby a Christian
name but the relatives insist on giving the baby the name of the
grandmother. State two reasons her relatives would give to
maintain their stance and state one Christian argument the couple
would give to keep a Christian name for the baby. [6]

(ii) Why is it important for a baby in a Zambian modern Society to have a

name? Give three points. [6]

(d) In what ways are Christian teachings on religious duty and family loyalty
different from those of Zambian Traditionalist? Give two points. [4]

3 (a) Narrate the story of Jesus feeding five thousand people [5]

(b) What does this incidence show about the character of Jesus? State two
points [4]

(c) (i) “I have never seen a blind person see after being prayed for, so I do
not believe in miracles!” exclaimed Grace. Give one reason Grace
would give for such a statement and give two reasons why
Christians believe in miracles.
[6]
(ii) What views do people in Zambian Modern Society hold towards
people who perform miracles? Give three points. [6]
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(d) In what ways are Christianity teachings on miracles similar to those found
in Islam’s? Give two points. [4]

4 (a) Narrate the parable of the wedding feast. [5]

(b) Give two signs which show that the kingdom of God is at hand. [4]

(c) (i) One of your friends states that: “There is no difference between
people who belong to God’s kingdom and those who do not. As all
people suffer just like Christians.” Give your friend three types of
people for whom the kingdom of God is prepared for. [6]

(ii) What is the importance of belonging to the kingdom of God in

Zambian Modern Society? Give three points. [6]

(d) In what ways are the Christians teaching on their central beliefs about the
Kingdom of God similar to that of Hindus [4]

SECTIONB
Answer one question from this section.
5 (a) Narrate Jesus’ reply to the request “Lord teach us how to pray”. [5]

(b) From the lord’s pattern of prayer, state two statements and explain what
each one of them mean. [4]

(c) (i) “My prayers have always remained unanswered” complains

Josephine. What Christian advice would you give Josephine on how
God answers the prayers? State three points [6]

(ii) How do people in Zambian Modern Society regard prayer?

Give three points [6]

(d) In what ways are the teachings of Christians on their belief about prayer
Similar to those of Muslims? Give two points. [4]

6 (a) Tell the story of how Jesus called Levi [5]

(b) State two attitudes of Jesus towards the tax collectors. [4]

(c) (i) Miriam, after being divorced became a sex worker. Close friends
laughed at her and shunned away from her. What Christian advice
would you give Close friends in relation to attitudes toward
despised people? Give three Points. [6]

(ii) How are the despised and unpopular people treated in Zambian
Modern Society? Give three points. [6]

(d) State similar teachings on attitudes to unpopular and despised people

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found in Christianity and Zambian Traditional Religion. Give two points. [4]

7 (a) Relate the story of the unforgiving servant [5]

(b) What does this story teach Christians today? Give two points. [4]

(c) (i) “That woman broke my marriage! I will never forgive her for what
she did!” cried Kristina. What Christian advice would you give
Kristina on her reaction? State three points? [6]
(ii) How should offenders be treated in Zambian Modern Society
today? Give three points. [6]

(d) In what ways are the Christian teachings on love, forgiveness and
tolerance different to those of Hindu’s? State two points. [4]

8 (a) Narrate the story when religious leaders questioned Jesus’ authority [5]

(b) Why was Jesus condemned to death? Give two points. [4]

(c) (i) Zimba is a church elder at one of the local churches. One day as
he was preaching, some people started to oppose him. Zimba
became annoyed and stopped preaching. State three Christian
advice you would give Zimba on reaction to opposition [6]

(ii) How do some people react to opposition in Zambian Modern

Society? State three points. [6]

(d) State similar ways in which Christians and Hindus react to opposition.
Give two Points. [4]

SECTIONC
Answer one question from this section.

9 (a) Describe the problem which arose in the early church between the
Hebrew and Greek speaking Jewish widows [5]

(b) Mention two other problems which were faced by the early church. [4]

(c) (i) Nawati political party had received a lot of defectors from other
Political parties in your town. The old members in the party did not
work well with new members. As a Christian, give three ways in
which this Political party can resolve this problem [6]

(ii) How can people in Zambian Modern Society maintain peace with
one another? Give three points. [6]

(d) Differentiate the Christian teaching on the way differences are resolved in
the community. Give two points.
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10. (a) Relate the story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan Woman at the well. [5]

(b) Show how Jesus used his leisure time on this Occasion. Give two points
[4]
(c) (i) While at college James warns his friend, musonda against too
much freedom which could lead him into negative leisure activities.
What leisure time situations could lead Musonda into sin that he
should avoid? State three points. [6]

(ii) What leisure activities are mostly done in Zambian Modern

Society? State three points. [6]

(d) Give leisure activities that are similar in both Christianity and Zambian
traditional religion. State two points [4]

11 (a) Describe how the Pharisees tried to trap Jesus with the question, “Does
our law allow a man to Divorce his wife?”. [5]

(b) Why should a Christian husband treat the wife with loving consideration?
Give three points.

(c) (i) Lucy, a young says, “The man I want to marry should have the
following car, cash, and cell phone; give Lucy the qualities of a
good husband. Give three points. [6]

(ii) State three qualities of good wives in Modern Zambian Society. [6]

(d) Compare Christian attitude to the unmarried adults with that of Zambian
traditionalists. Give two points. [4]

12 (a) Relate the story of how the Lord called Samuel [5]

(b) What are the regular features of a Christian home? Give two points. [4]

(c) (i) “Christ is the head of my home”, says Rose to Emma wondered
how this was possible. As Christian, explain to Emma the benefits
of a family that is under the leadership of Christ. Give three points

(ii) What are the duties of Children in Zambian Modern Society to their
parents? State three points. [6]

(d) Mention two duties of parents to children that are similar in Christianity
and Zambian tradition religion. [4]