KCPE PAST PAPERS 2009: SOCIAL STUDIES QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (C.R.E QSN 61-90)

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KCPE PAST PAPERS 2009: C.R.E QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

PART II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SECTION A CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. From the Biblical stories of creation in Genesis 1 and 2, God created Adam, and Eve to

A. build places of worship
B. offer gifts to him
C. care for the environment
D. eat, the fruits in the garden

62. The main reason why Noah built an ark was to make him be able to

A. fulfill God’s wish
B. worship God there
C. keep the animals
D. hide his family

63. "Leave your country, your relatives and your father’s home and go to a land that I am going to show you.” (Genesis 12 : 1)
God spoke these words to

A. Abram
B. Joseph
C. Jacob
D. Elisha

64. Which one of the following happenings took place during the night marking the start of the Exodus?

A. Moses killed an Egyptian.
B. All first born sons of the Egyptians died.
C. Water in river Nile turned into blood
D. Frogs filled the land of Egypt.

65. Which of the following commandments was broken by the Israelites when they worshipped the golden bull calf at Mount Sinai?

A. Do not commit adultery”
B. “Do not desire another person’s property”
C. “Do not make for yourselves images”
D. “Do not accuse anyone falsely”

PART II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SECTION A CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

66. Who among the following people was anointed as the first King of Israel?

A. Saul
B. David
C. Solomon
D. Ahab

67. Jerusalem was considered a Jewish religious centre of worship because

A. many people lived there
B. it was built on a hill
C. it was in the middle of the kingdom
D. it had the Ark of the Covenant

68. Who among the following couples were the parents of Prophet Samuel?

A. Sarah and Abraham
B. Rebecca and Isaac
C. Hannah and Elkanah
D. Ruth and Boaz

69. But the Lord said to me, “Do not say that you are too young, but go to the people I send you to “ (Jeremiah 1 : 7)
The main lesson. Christians learn from this is that

A. they should obey God’s command
B. they should be concerned about others
C. God cares for his people
D. God wants them to be holy.

70. Which one of the following happenings took place on the eighth day after Jesus was born?

A. The angel appeared to Mary
B. Jesus was circumcised
C. The angel appeared to the shepherds
D. Jesus was dedicated

71. From the incident when King Herod failed to kill baby Jesus, Christians learn that

A. God loves honest people
B. They should be wise in their actions ;
C. God protects his people
D. They should forgive others

72. Jesus was baptized in the river Jordan. The main lesson Christians learn from this is to

A. obey the church leaders
B. identify with their church
C. keep away from sin
D. prepare for the work of God

73. Which one of the following statements from the New Testament is a beatitude?

A. “The Lord is with you and has greatly blessed you.” ,
B. “Happy are those who believe without seeing me.”
C. “How happy you are to believe the Lord’s message.” .
D. Happy are those who are merciful to others, God will be merciful to them.”

74. The parable of the widow and the judge teaches Christians to ________

A. keep on praying
B. look for the lost .
C. live in joy
D. be repentant

75. The main lesson Christians learn from the miracle of the raising of Lazarus is to ______

A. look for help
B. have courage
C. be thankful
D. have faith

76. The army officer who saw Jesus dying on the cross described him as a ______

A. kind person
B. powerful man
C. humble person
D. good man

77. The two disciples whom Jesus met after his resurrection were on their way to

A. Emmaus
B. Jerusalem
C. Jericho
D. Bethlehem

78. Which of the following events took place on the day of Pentecost?

A. The curtain of the temple was torn in two.
B. The believers spoke in other languages
C. Jesus was taken up to heaven
D. Saul became an apostle of Jesus

79. Who among the following people was chosen to replace Judas as an apostle of Christ?

A. Matthias
B. Barnabas
C. Simeon of Cyrene
D. Joseph of Arimathea

80. “I see heaven opened and the Son of Man standing at the right side of God”. (Acts 7:56).
These words were spoken by Stephen when he was ___________-

A. serving food
B. helping widows
C. performing miracles
D. preaching to the people

81.What was Saul going to do in Damascus when he was blinded by a strong light? He was going to _______

A. meet with Ananias
B. persecute the believers
C. be baptized
D. meet with the gentiles.

82. Which one of the following types of worship is common in both Christianity and traditional African religion?

A. Reading the bible.
B. Reciting creeds.
C. Giving offerings
D. Celebrating the Lord’s super.

83. Three of the following activities in traditional African Communities show that there is life after death. Which one does not?

A. pouring libations
B. Singing and dancing
C. Slaughtering animals
D. Giving bride price

84. In Traditional African Communities children are told stories mainly to __________

A. Teach them moral values
B. Entertain them
C. Keep them busy
D. Pass on community history

85. Which one of the following practices would best show how a Christian can care for the environment?

A. Burning rubbish
B. Planting trees
C. Sweeping the house
D. Draining stagnant water

86. Which one of the following ways shows the right use of wealth by Christians?

A. Going for tours
B. Saving in the bank
C. Developing community projects
D. Buying clothes

87. Which one of the following activities by Christian best shows how they can use their day of rest?

A. Helping the needy
B. Singing in the choir
C. Making new friends
D. Reading story books

88. Which one of the following is a reason why a Christian should take part in group work? To _____

A. seek favours
B. become popular
C. make money
D. promote unity

89. While waiting for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Examination results, Daniel is asked by an old lady for a hand in marriage.
As a Christian the best action to take is to ________________

A. tell his parents about ¡t
B. seek advice from his friends
C. tell the pastor about it
D. tell her he is not ready for it

90. After Agnes, a standard eight pupil, has bought a Kilogram of sugar, the shopkeeper refuses to live her the correct change. As a Christian the best action for her to take is to ___________