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PAPER 1
MARCH 2024
TIME: 2 ½ HOURS

MOKASA I EXAMINATION
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PAPER 1
TIME: 2 ½ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
 Write your name and index number in the space provided above.
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 Answer all the questions.
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TOTAL MARKS
Questions 1 2 3 4 5 6

Marks
1. (a) Outline six ways in which the study of CRE promotes the goal of international
consciousness. (6mks)

(b) Give seven reasons why the Bible is considered as the word of God. (7mks)

(c) State seven consequences of breaking taboos in Traditional African Communities. (7mks)

2. (a) Describe the making of the Sinai covenant (Exodus 24:1-8) (8mks)

(b) Give six reasons why Moses was not willing to go back to Egypt at the time of his call.

(6mks)

(c) Mention seven lessons Christians learn from the leadership skills of Moses. (6mks)

3. (a) Highlight seven roles of judges in Israel (7mks)

(b) Explain seven factors that led to the spread of idolatry in Israel during the time of Elijah

(7mks)

(c) How did King David promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel. (6mks)

4. (a) Identify seven characteristics of false prophets in the Old Testament (7mks)

(b) Outline the concept of the day of the Lord according to the Israelites (6mks)

(c) Give seven ways in which the church disciplines errant members in Kenya today (7mks)

5. (a) Outline the message of prophet Jeremiah in his letter to the exiles (7mks).

(b) Identify six temple reforms carried out by Nehemiah to restore the worship of God in Judah.

(6mks)

(c) List ways in which Christians renew their faith in God? (7mks).

6. (a) State the importance of kinship ties in Traditional African Societies. (7mks).

(b) Give seven responsibilities of priests in Traditional African Communities. (7mks).

 (c) Identify six moral values promoted during the death rite in Traditional African Societies.

(6mks)

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MOKASA I EXAMINATION
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PAPER 1
TIME: 2 ½ HOURS

Marking scheme

1(a) Outline six ways on how the study of CRE promotes the goal of
international consciousness
(6marks)

i. It teaches that God created the universe and everything in it

ii. It helps learners to appreciate every person in every part of the world
iii. It teaches that all people are fearfully and wonderfully made
iv. It teaches that we are all children of God so that the human race is one
and God is the father of all/all humanity have a common father-God
/origin and destiny/ we are created in Gods image and likeness, thus
we are all brothers and sisters
v. It helps learners to appreciate and tolerate other people’s cultures/
promotes inclusivity
vi. It enables learners to live in peace, love and unity with others across
the globe
 (1x6marks)

(b) Give seven reasons why the Bible is considered as the word of God
(7marks)

i. The people/authors who wrote the Bible were under the influence of
the Holy spirit/inspired
ii. Through it, Gods character /attributes/nature is revealed
iii. God speaks /communicates to human beings through the Bible/ it
contains Gods spoken words
iv. It shows the will/desire of God for human beings
v. Through the bible God guides people in their daily lives
vi. It transforms lives of people/source of moral values
vii. Part of the bible was directly written by God himself 10
commandments
viii. Prophecies/promises made in the Bible have been/ are being fulfilled
ix. It reveals the actions done by God
x. It outlines Gods plan of salvation fulfilled through Jesus Christ
xi. It remains relevant for all generations

(1x7marks)

(c) State seven consequences of breaking taboos in traditional African

communities (7marks)

i. Paying of a fine
ii. Excommunication/banishment/ostracized/exile
iii. Punishment/ridicule/bodily suffering/flogging
iv. Being killed
v. Cleaning/undergoing ritual
vi. Making sacrifices to appease the ancestors/God /spirits
vii. Offering compensation
viii. Denial of privileges
ix. Being cursed

(1x7marks)
2(a) Describe the making of Sinai covenant Exodus 24:1-8
(8marks)

i. Moses prepared a ceremony to seal the covenant

ii. He rose early in the morning and built an altar at the foot of the
mountain with twelve pillars according to the twelve tribes of Israel
iii. Moses sent young men who offered burnt offering of oxen to the
lord/sacrificed peace offering
iv. Moses too half of the blood/put it in basins poured half of the
blood/threw against the altar
v. He took the book of the covenant read it in the people hearing
vi. The people said that the lord has spoken; they will do/will be obedient
vii. Moses too the blood/threw it upon the people/said behold the blood of
the covenant which the lord has made with you
viii. The covenant was binding/ sealed

(1x8marks)

(b)Give six reasons why Moses was not willing to go back to Egypt
(6marks)

i. He had killed Egyptian/feared being arrested by the pharaoh/feared for

his life
ii. He was not an eloquent speaker/stammerer.
iii. He feared that the Israelites might not accept him as their leader
iv. He lacked confidence in himself/felt a nobody/lacked identity
v. He did not have enough knowledge about God/did not have enough
faith in God
vi. He feared the Israelites might not accept believe that God has sent
him
vii. He had already settled in Midian/ had a family/did not want to leave
behind

(1x6marks)

(c)Mention seven lessons Christians learn from the leadership skills of

Moses (6marks)

i. Christians should be prayerful

ii. They should have faith in God
 iii. They should obeys Gods instructions/command
iv. They should delegate/share responsibilities
v. Christians should be firm indecision making
vi. They should exercise self-control
vii. They should be courageous /brave
viii. They should be loyal to God/committed to God
ix. They should be humble
x. They should be patient/tolerant /endure

(1x7marks)

3a highlight seven roles of judges in Israel

(7marks)
i. They settled disputes among the people.
ii. They acted as spiritual leaders and officiated in worship.
iii. They acted as mediators between God and the people
iv. They offered sacrifice on behalf of the people.
v. Some of the judges acted as the prophets of God.
vi. Some judges anointed the kings of Israel
vii. They led the Israelites into war against enemies such as the Philistines.
viii. The judges condemned the injustices in Israel.
ix. They reminded the people of God’s ways.

b. Factors that led to the spread of idolatry in Israel during the time of Elijah
7mks
i. Intermarriage between the Israelites and the Canaanites
ii. For example, Solomon married foreign wives who brought about the
worship of idols.
iii. Ahab also married Jezebel who brought about the worship of Baal in
Israel.
iv. During the time of King Ahab, the worshiping of Baal was made a
state religion. It was a safer to be a worshiper of Baal than Yahweh.
v. Ahab and Jeroboam built high places e.g. altars and shrines for the
worship of Baal.
vi. The influence of Canaanite religion. The Israelites had adopted the
Canaanite gods whom they believed controlled fertility of the land.
vii. The Israelites changed from pastoralism to Agriculture. To ensure
continuity of the well-being of the crops. They started worshiping
the Canaanite gods whom they believed controlled fertility of land.
viii. Jezebel imported the prophets of Baal in Israel and the prophets of
Yahweh were persecuted or killed.
ix. The division of Israel into the kingdoms (Schism between Judah and
Israel).
 x. Rampant presence of visible idols compared to the unseen
God/Yahweh

c. How did King David promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel.

(6 marks)

i. He brought the Ark of the covenant to Jerusalem which acted as God’s

presence among the people
ii. He made Jerusalem a religious center of worship
iii. David composed hymns that were used for worship
iv. He humbled himself before God, hence acting as a role model
v. He led people in worship during a dedication ceremony
vi. He repented after sinning setting an example for his people
vii. David consulted Yahweh’s prophets on spiritual matters

4 a. Identify seven characteristics of false prophets in the Old Testament

(7mks)
i. They claimed to speak in the name of God
ii. They demanded payment for their services
iii. They lived immoral lives
iv. They gave messages that give wanted to hear
v. They gave false testimonies/prophecies
vi. Practiced prophetic ecstasy (prophetic exaltation)
vii. They challenged the work of the true prophets
viii. They promoted idolatry
ix. They were not guided by Yahweh but their own imaginations
x. Some were paid servants of kings and only said what pleased the king

b Outline the concept of the day of the lord according to the Israelites
(6mks)

i. It would be a day of prosperity.

ii. A day when justice would prevail.

iii. A day of light and brightness.

iv. A day of rejoicing for all Israelites.

v. Israel’s victory against their enemies.

vi. A day of excitement of the people of Israel.

 vii. A day of establishment of God’s will to them.

C Ways in which the church today disciplines errant members

i. They are denied the Holy Communion/ other sacraments for some
time.
ii. They are suspended from the church.
iii. They are denied leadership positions in the church.
iv. They are denied some services of the church.
v. They are reprimanded by leaders of the church and told to repent their
sins.
vi. They are forced to repent in public about their wrong doings.
vii. They are given stern warnings.
viii. They are charged a fine.
ix. Some churches assign the certain chores to perform as punishment.
x. Some churches withdraw certain privileges from the culprits e.g.
pastors are defrocked.
xi. Church leaders are transferred from one station to another.

5.a) Outline the message of prophet Jeremiah in his letter to the exiles
(7mks).

i. To build houses and settle down

ii. To plant gardens and eat their produce
iii. To marry and have children and increase in number
iv. To leave at peace in the Babylonian cities and pray for the welfare of
the Babylonians
v. Not to listen to false prophets who gave false hope
vi. God would restore them back to their land only after 70 years

b) Identify six temple reforms carried out by Nehemiah to restore the

worship of God in Judah.
(5mks)

i. He expelled Tobiah from the temple.

ii. He reorganized the stores in the temple and cleansed them.
iii. He reformed the tithing system.
iv. He restored the Levites and the singers to their rightful positions
v. He arranged for equitable distribution of temple resources under the
supervision of priests, musicians, Levites and the governor/appointed
treasurers over the storehouses
 vi. He cleansed the temple
6x1mk=6mk

c) List ways in which Christians renew their covenant faith God? (7mks).

i. Partaking in the sacraments

ii. Confessing sins
iii. Making public testimonies about their commitment to God
iv. Reading the bible
v. Holding bible studies
vi. Attending church services
vii. Going for retreats
viii. Attending revival crusades/conventions
ix. Praying and fasting
x. Helping the needy and the poor
vii. To trust in God and not to give up

7x1 =7marks

6a) State the importance of kinship ties in Traditional African Societies.

(7mks).

i. It determines how members relate to one another

ii. It binds together the entire life of a community
iii. It assists people to live in harmony/peace
iv. It provides a wide source of security to members
v. It governs marriage customs and regulations
vi. It gives individuals a deep sense of belonging and identity
vii. It defines punishments for misconduct
viii. It enables people to cooperate in performing communal tasks
ix. It enables a community to face hardships together Any
7x1mk=7mks

b) Give the responsibilities of priests in traditional African communities

(7mks).

i. To offer sacrifices on behalf of the people

ii. They act as mediators between God and the people
iii. They offer guidance and counseling services
iv. They perform cleansing rituals
v. They reconcile warring parties
vi. They warn the people of impending danger
 vii. They offer prayers to God on behalf of the people
viii. They make decisions on important matters of the community Any
7x1mk=7mks

c) Identify six moral values promoted during death rite in Traditional African
Societies. (6mks)

i. Cooperation/ unity/ solidarity

ii. Responsibility
iii. Respect
iv. Obedience
v. Loyalty
vi. Honesty
vii. Courage
viii. Love
ix. Faith/trust
x. Hope
xi. Thankfulness
xii. Self- control
xiii. Generosity

6x1mk=6mks