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

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”

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 ___________

• A. shout for help
• B. ask for it .
• C. cry about it
• D. forget about it

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