KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007: SOCIAL STUDIES QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (C.R.E QSN 60-90)

20/11/2019

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PART II RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SECTION A: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. The main teaching of the Genesis stories of creation is that

A. human beings were the last to be created
B. human beings were created to multiply
C. God is the creator of the universe
D. God blessed the day of rest.

62. From the call of Abraham, Christians learn that they should

A. go to strange lands to preach the good news
B. travel in groups when going on a journey
C. believe in dreams
D. live in peace.

63. The father of Esau and Jacob was

A. Laban
B. Joseph
C. Noah
D. Isaac.

64. Moses was not wilting to go back to Egypt when he was sent by God mainly because

A. the Israelites did not know him
B. he was afraid of the Egyptian Pharaoh
C. his family was in Midian
D. he was not good in speaking.

65. Which one of the following commandments teaches Christians to be satisfied with what they have?

A. Respect your father and mother.
B. Do not accuse anyone falsely.
C. Keep the Sabbath day holy.
D. Do not desire your neighbours’ property.

66. Which one of the following was an achievement of King David?

A. Writing the first books of the Bible.
B. Bringing the Ark of the covenant to Jerusalem.
C. Fighting against idol worship in Israel.
D. Judging cases in Israel.

67. “1 inherited the vineyard from my ancestors” Naboth replied. “The Lord forbid that I should let you have it” (I Kings 21:3). From this incident of King Ahab and Naboth, Christians learn that they should

A. work as a team
B. enjoy the fruits of their labour
C. look after their gardens
D. be fair in their dealings.

68. Prophet Elisha told the Shunamite woman that she was going to have a son because she

A. had asked or a miracle
B. was a hardworking woman
C. was a kind person
D. was a famous person.

69. Which one of the following was a prophecy of Isaiah about the Messiah? Fie would be

A. born of a virgin
b. born in Jerusalem
C. called a Nazarine
D. called out of Egypt.

70. The reason why Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem the night Jesus was born is because they wanted to

A. meet their parents
B. meet king Herod
C. register in their home town
D. look for a place to deliver the baby.

71. What did Simeon say about baby Jesus when he was presented in the temple?

A. Fie would feed the hungry.
B. His name would be holy.
C. He would be a light to the Gentiles.
D. He would show mercy to the people.

72. Jesus was baptsed in River Jordan because he wanted to

A. join others in repenting their sins
B. show that John was a powerful man
C. encourage others to be baptised
D. fulfill the will of God.

73. A lesson that Christians learn from the parable of the talents is to

A. help their workmates
B. use their abilities well
C. love one another
D. get advice from the Leaders

74. Which one of the following miracles of Jesus shows that he was a universal saviour?

A. The healing of the centurion’s servant.
B. The healing of the blind Bartimacus.
C. The cure of the paralysed man.
D. The feeding of the five thousand.

75. from the teaching of Jesus on forgiveness in the Lord’s prayer, Christians learn tha they should forgive

A. without expecting returns
B. as many times as possible
C. those who ask for it
D. those who wrong them.

76. The main reason why Peter denied Jesus is because he

A. was afraid of the crowd
B. lacked faith in him
C. was shocked by the events
D. was disappointed with his actions.

77. The two followers of Jesus walking to Emmaus came to know that he was the risen Lord when he

A. asked them what they were talking about
B. shared the bread with them
C. accepted to stay with them
D. explained to them the written word.

78. From the Apostle’s creed we Learn that God is

A. a saviour
B. a judge
C. our father
D. our Lord

79. Which one of the following happenings took place on the day of Pentecost?

A. Jesus ascended into heaven.
B. the rocks split apart.
C. A lame man was healed.
D. people spoke in many languages.

80. Which one of the following is a gift of the Holy Spirit?

A. Wisdom.
B. Goodness.
C. Gentleness.
D. Humility.

81. The early Christians chose the seven deacons because they wanted them to

A. distribute food among the widows
B. help Christians self their property
C. witness to the believers in prison
D. stop the persecution of believers.

82. In some traditional African communities people worship in a cave because it

A. is a place to hide
B. is God’s dwelling place
C. protects them from danger
D. is a quiet place.

82. In some traditional African communities people worship in a cave because it

A. is a place to hide
B. is God’s dwelling place
C. protects them from danger
D. is a quiet place.

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

A. Prayers are offered for the couple.
B. A certificate is given o the couple.
C. Sacrifices are made to thank God.
D. Holy communion is given to the couple.

84. In traditional African communities kinship ties are important mainly because they

A. make relatives stay together
B. give guidance in matters of the family
C. make clan members to respect one another
D. give relatives a sense of belonging.

85. The youth in traditional African societies are taught moral values by

A. seers
B. peers
C. elders
D. warriors.

86. The virtue of self control is best shown by Christians when they

A. honour those in authority
B. tolerate those who mistreat them
C. obey rules of the society
D. care for the sick.

87. While playing in the school field with your friends you pick a fifty Kenya shilling note, what would you do?

A. Keep the money to use later.
B. Take the money to the church.
C. Give it to a needy pupil.
D. Find out who the owner is.

88. The best way to spend leisure after sitting the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examination is by

A. helping the old people
B. visiting former classmates
C. listening to Christian music
D. writing letters to former classmates

89. Titus, a Standard Seven pupil does not want to help his brother in cleaning their compound because he feels it is a dirty job.
What advice would you give him? Tell him to

A. do the work and ask for payment
B. let the brother do it alone
C. do the work and wash himself later
D. ask his cousin to do it for him.

90. The parents of Anne a Standard Eight pupil, want her to get married to an old wealthy man hoping that this would improve their life. As a Christian what is the best action for her to take?