KCPE PAST PAPERS 2010: SOCIAL STUDIES QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (C.R.E QSN 61-90)

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KCPE PAST PAPERS 2010: SOCIAL STUDIES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PART II RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SECTION A: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. which one of the following actions by Adam shows that he had power over the creation?

A. Tilling the land.
B. Naming the animals.
C. Marrying Eve.
D. Eating the fruits.

62. The main reason why God asked Noah to build the ark was to

A. save Noah’s family
B. store foodstuffs
C. separate the sinners from the righteous
D. assist him to move to the mountain.

63. The main virtue that the children of Israel were required to have when crossing the Red Sea was

A. honesty
B. holiness
C. tolerance
D. obedience.

64. Who among the following people is the father of faith?

A. Jacob.
B. Abraham.
C. Isaac.
D. Joseph.

65. When the Israelites went to receive the ten commandments, God’s presence was shown through

A. fire
B. flaming torch
C. earthquake
D. strong wind.

66. Who among the following Kings of Israel annoyed God when he took Uriah’s wife?

A. Rehoboam.
B. Jeroboam.
C. David.
D. Solomon.

67. The main lesson Christians learn from the story of King Ahab and Naboth is that ___

A. one should be truthful
B. land belongs to the community
C. one should control his desires
D. one should obey the laws of the land.

68. When David was anointed by Prophet Samuel he was___

A. going to fight with Goliath
B. taking food for his brothers
C. playing music for King Saul
D. herding the father’s sheep.

69. The prophet who was called by God when still young was

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

70. The main lesson Christians learn from the announcement of the births of John and Jesus is that they should ___

A. be ready to do God’s work
B. trust in God’s power
C. be humble before God
D be prayerful.

71. King Herod wanted to kill baby Jesus because ___

A. Jesus was born in Bethlehem
B. Jesus was born in a poor family
C. he feared that Jesus would become famous
D. Jesus came from the house of David.

72. Which one of the following parables of Jesus teaches on the value of the Kingdom of God? The parable of the ___

A. mustard seed
B. great feast
C. coin
D. pearl.

73. The story of the rich man and Lazarus teaches Christians to be ___

A. earing
B. holy
C. faithful
D. courageous.

74. Which one of the following miracles of Jesus was performed by Peter?

A. calming the storm
B. raising the dead
C. feeding the five thousand
D. changing water into Wine.

75. The main reason why the Jewish people opposed Jesus is because he ___

A. healed on a Sabbath
B. claimed to be the Messiah
C. mixed with sinners
D. ate with unclean hands.

76. "Unless I see the scars of the nails in his hands and put my fingers on those scars and my hands on his side. I will not believe” (John 20:25)
These words were spoken by Thomas when Jesus ___

A. was on the cross
B. shared a meal with the disciples
C. appeared to the disciples
D. had ascended into heaven.

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

A. The believers spoke in different languages.
B. A crippled person was healed.
C. The disciples saw the risen Christ.
D. The disciples drunk wine.

78. Stephen met his death through being ___

A. burnt
B. crucified
C. beheaded
D. stoned.

79. Which one of the following events took place as Paul was on the way to Damascus?

A. Ananias came to baptize him.
B. A light from heaven struck him.
C. He lost the letters he had.
D. He spoke strange languages.

80. Lydia welcomed the needy in her home. The fruit of the holy spirit which she showed is ___

A. peace
B. patience
C. joy
D. kindness.

81. Who among the following people were sent to take money to help the believers in Judea?

A. Phillip and Mathew.
B. Andrew and Mathias.
C. Barnabas and Saul.
D. Silas and James.

82. In some traditional African communities people reconciled with the ancestors through ___

A. naming of children
B. protecting the aged
C. paying of dowry
D. drinking beer.

83. The main reason why sex before marriage is discouraged in both Christianity and traditional African communities is because it ___

A. encourages prostitution
B. is considered holy
C. can lead to diseases
D. can lead to unwanted children.

84. Which one of the following is the main role of grandparents in the bringing up of children in traditional African communities?

A. Passing on the moral values.
B. Correcting the wrong doers.
C. Providing food for them.
D. Preparing them for initiation.

85. Your classmate Brian tells you he has been taking money from his parents without their permission. As a Christian
what action would you take? .

A. Announce it to the class.
B. Avoid talking to him.
C. Report the matter to the parents.
D. Tell him the dangers of such a habit.

86. Your deskmate tells you to go Out of school so that you can visit a friend. As a Christian what would you do?

A. Inform the class teacher about it.
B. Tell her to obey the rules.
C. Ask advice from the classmates.
D. Keep off her company.

87. You have been asked by your church leader to plan for an activity for young people. What is the best leisure activity for them?

A. Playing games.
B. Reading story books.
C. Visiting a children's home.
D. Watching Christian films.

88. Your neighbour tells you she no longer goes to school because she has to do some work for her parents. As a
Christian. what is the best action for her to take?

A. Ask a friend to help her do the work.
B. Ask her parents to employ a worker.
C. Run away from home.
D. Report the matter to the chief.

89. Your friend Daniel is not willing to take up a job he has been offered after sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examination because he lacks the needed skills. As a Christian what advice would you give him?