KCPE PAST PAPERS 2004: SOCIAL STUDIES QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (C.R.E QSN 60-90)

christian religious education k.c.p.e 2004 questions with answers

61. Which one of the following is the main reason why God created Eve? He wanted her to

• A. look after the animals
• B. take care of the garden of Eden
• C. be a companion to Adam
• D. eat the fruits of the garden of Eden

62. Which one of the following is a lesson that Christians learn from the story of Joseph in prison?

• A. God protects the innocent.
• B. God forgives his people.
• C. People should have dreams.
• D. People should look after their parents.

63. God led the people of Israel through the wilderness to the Promised Land by use of

• A. fire and smoke .
• B. fire and cloud
• c. wind and rainfall.
• D. thunder and lightening

64. Which one among the following activities did Joshua carry out during the Exodus?

• A. He led the Israelites out of Egypt.
• B. He made the golden calf for the Israelites.
• C. He received the Ten Commandments from God.
• D. He led the Israelites in crossing river Jordan.

65. Which one of the following is the main reason why the Israelites celebrated the Passover? It reminded them of ____

• A. their going to Egypt
• B. God's saving power in Egypt
• C. the Manna they ate in the desert
• D. their sufferings in the desert

66. David is remembered as a great king of Israel because he .

• A. killed Goliath
• B. married many wives
• C. built a palace for himself
• D. killed wild animals

67. The main reason why King Solomon built the temple in Jerusalem was .

• A. to unite the people of Israel
• B. have a place for offering sacrifices to God
• C. have a place for keeping the Ark of the Covenant
• D. to fulfill the prophecy of Nathan

68. Who among the following people was a priest when Samuel was called by God?

• A. Elkana
• B. Elijah
• C. Aaron
• D. Eli

69. Who among the following prophets refers to the Messiah as “the Prince of Peace”?

• A. Isaiah
• B. Jeremiah
• C. Amos
• D. Hosea

70. Who among the following people visited baby Jesus?

• A. The Samaritans
• B. King Herod
• C. The Pharisees
• D. The Shepherds

71. Who among the following people wore in the temple when Jesus was dedicated to God?

• A. Zachariah and Elizabeth.
• B. Simeon and Anna.
• C. Ananias and Saphira.
• D. Lazarus and Martha.

72. During the baptism of Jesus, a voice was heard from heaven saying that

• A. There is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”
• B. “This is my own dear son with whom I am well pleased.”
• C. He will be called a Nazarene.”
• D. “Ho will be called the wonderful counsellor.”

73. Which one of the following parables of Jesus teaches about forgiveness? The parable of the

• A. sower
• B. good Samaritan
• C. prodigal son
• D. rich man and Lazarus

74. Jesus performed miracles mainly to show that He had _____

• A. come to conquer evil
• B. love for the people
• C. power over death
• D. power over nature

75. “I promise you that today you will be in paradise with me.” (Luke 23: 43) Jesus said these words when he was

• A. in the garden of Gethsamane
• B. at the sea of Tiberias
• C. on the way to Emmaus
• D. on the cross

76. After the resurrection of Jesus, he told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit who would help them to _________

• A. become wealthy
• B. conquer the Roman Empire
• C. serve in the Jewish council
• D. preach the good news

77. The resurrection of Jesus teaches Christians to be _________________

• A. tolerant
• B. obedient
• C. hopeful
• D. honest

78. Which one of the following is a reason why Stephen was stoned to death? He ______

• A. wanted to lead a rebellion
• B. refused to deny Jesus
• C. refused to pay taxes
• D. worked on the Sabbath day

79. Which one of the following New Testament books is a gospel?

• A. Hebrews
• B. Galatians
• C. John
• D. James

80. Three of the following activities in the early church demonstrated unity among the believers. Which one does not?

• A. Meeting in the temple for worship.
• B. Helping the needy.
• C. Breaking of the bread.
• D. Speaking in tongues.

81. During worship, offerings are given in both Christianity and traditional African communities as a way of showing

• A. thanksgiving
• B. mercy
• C. patience
• D. justice

82. The main virtue expected of the youth after initiation in traditional African communities is _________

• A. responsibility
• B. honesty
• C. obedience
• D. humility

83. Which one of the following marriage practices is found both in Christianity and traditional African communities?

• A. Polygamy
• B. Divorce
• C. Wedding
• D. Wife inheritance

84. Which one of the following practices is carried out in traditional African communities to remember the dead?

• A. Removal of teeth.
• B. Drinking of beer.
• C. Tattooing of bodies.
• D. Naming of children.

85. Which one of the following best shows how Christians are helping to reduce the spread of HIV and Aids?

• A. Being role models.
• B. Counselling the sick.
• C. Teaching on behaviour changes.
• D. Providing drugs.

86. Mark, your deskmate hides his Christian Religious Education textbook from you. As a Christian what action would you take?

• A. Stop talking to him.
• B. Report him to the teacher.
• C. Teach him about sharing.
• D. Move away from the desk.

87. Susan has been given a thousand shillings by her father. As a Christian the best way to spend this money is to __________

• A. organise a birthday party
• B. buy food for orphans
• C. go and watch a film
• D. buy a dress

88. According to Christian teaching, leisure time can best be spent in

• A. visiting the sick
• B. reading story books
• C. sleeping
• D. playing

89. Tom. your classmate has a dirty uniform which he has refused to wash because he says that it is not his duty. As a Christian what advice would you give him? Tell him ______

• A. to ask his younger brother to wash it for him
• B. to find money and buy another uniform
• C. to pay a classmate to wash It for him
• D. work is duty and he should be proud of it

90. Which one of the following mission stations Kenya was started as a colony for freed slaves?

• A. Maseno
• B. Kikuyu
• C. Freretown
• D. Kaimosi

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