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FORM 2 CRE OPENER EXAM PLUS MARKING SCHEME

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FORM 2 OPENER EXAM

TIME 2HRS

NAME………………………………………………CLASS……………..ADM…………………

Name the five books of the bible which are referred to as the Pentateuch.(5mks)

State five promises that God made to Abraham (5mks)

Give reasons why Israelites demanded for a king(5mks)

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Outline the activities carried out by the Israelites on the night of the Passover.(5mks)

Describe the contest between prophet Elijah and the prophet of Baal at mount Carmel(1kings 18:17-40)(8mks)

State ways in which God demonstrated his concern for the Israelites during exodus(5mks)

Highlight the achievements of David as king of Israel.(6mks)

What are the benefits of learning Christian religious education in secondary school.(6mks)

Describe the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac.(gen 22:1-19)

State effects of translating the bible into African local languages(7mks)

Sate five responsibility of the living towards ancestors in traditional African community(5mks)

Which moral values were acquired during marriage in tradition African communities(5mks)

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FORM 2 OPENER EXAM MARKING SCHEME

Name the five books of the bible which are referred to as the Pentateuch.(5mks)

Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy

State five promises that god made to Abraham (5mks)

He would make Abraham’s name great/famous
He would bless/protect those who bless/protect Abraham/ curse those who curse him
All families would be blessed through Abraham
God would give land to Abraham’s descendants
God would give Abraham many descendants/ he would be a great nation
God would bless Abraham
God would give Abraham long life/he would die in peace
He would give Abraham a son/heir
Kings would come from Abraham’s descendants

Give reasons why Israelites demanded for a king(5mks)

Samuel had become old/unable to rule/fear that he would die
Samuel appointed his sons as judges/made the post hereditary
The sons of Samuel were corrupt
The Israelites wanted to be like other nations
They wanted a king who could lead them to war against their enemies
They wanted a leader whom they could see
They wanted a political government with national authority

Outline the activities carried out by the Israelites on the night of the Passover.(5mks)

Every man chose a lamb or a young goat for his family
The chosen animals was to be slaughtered
Blood was put on the door posts of the houses
The slaughtered animal was to be roasted
The Israelites ate the unleavened bread/bitter herbs with roasted meat
They stayed indoors till morning
They ate while fully dressed for the journey/in a hurry
They burnt all the leftovers of the meat
They collected jewellery/clothing from the Egyptians

Describe the contest between prophet Elijah and the prophet of Baal at mount Carmel(1kings 18:17-40)(8mks)

Prophet Elijah asked King Ahab to assemble all the prophets at mount Carmel
The king summoned all the people including the prophets of Baal to mount Carmel
He suggested to the people that two bulls be brought and each party to offer the sacrifice to their God.
He challenged them and said whichever party will make their god to burn the sacrifice is the true God.
The prophets of Baal were given a bull which they prepared and called upon the name of their god.
Elijah mocked them/asked them to shout louder to their God
He placed the sacrifice on the altar and asked the people to pour water on it.
He called upon God to prove that he was the living God.
Fire consumed the sacrifice/ the wood/stone/the water/dust around it
He called up[on god to prove that He was the living God
The people threw themselves on the ground and worshipped the Lord as the true God
Elijah killed the prophets of Baal.

State ways in which God demonstrated his concern for the Israelites during exodus(5mks)

He made a passage for them in the red sea
He provided them with manna
He provided them with quails
He provided them with water from the rock/stone
He gave them the ten commandments
He defeated their enemies the Egyptians/Amalekites
He provided a pillar of fire to lead them in the darkness
He provided their leaders

Highlight the achievements of David as king of Israel.(6mks)

David conquered and defeated the enemies of Israel
He expanded the geographical boundaries of Israel
He captured Jerusalem from the Jebusites
He made Jerusalem the capital city of Israel
He made Jerusalem a religious centre by bringing back the ark of the covenant there
He made peace treaties with his neighbors
He composed psalms which are used during worship
He united the twelve tribes of Israel under one rule
He made preparations for the construction of the temple `

What are the benefits of learning Christian religious education in secondary school.(6mks

It equips the learner with an understanding of God/spiritual growth
The leader acquires life skills to handle challenges in life
It helps one to respect his/her/other people’s religious beliefs
It helps one acquire basic principles for Christian living/moral values
It helps one to understand how to relate with other people
It gives answers to questions/mysteries of life
It explains the origin/purpose of human beings on earth
It leads to employment/careers

Describe the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac.(gen 22:1-19)

God told Abraham to take his son Isaac to the land of Moriah/to offer him as a sacrifice
Abraham took his son, two servant and wood for burnt offering
They arrived at the place after 3days journey
Abraham commanded his servants to remain behind as he and Isaac went up to worship
He took Isaac, the firewood and the knife and went up
Isaac asked his father where the lamb for a burnt offering was
When they arrived at the place god commanded Abraham to build an alter
He bound Isaac/ laid him on the altar upon the wood
Abraham took the knife to slay his son but the angel of the Lord stopped him
Abraham saw a ram which he offered instead of his son
He called the name of the place ‘the Lord will provide”
The angel appeared to Abraham a second time and gave him promises because of his obedience
Abraham returned with his men to Bethsheba

State effects of translating the bible into African local languages(7mks)

It led to development of African languages
It has led to the spread of the word of god to many people
It has contributed to improved literacy levels amongst the African/development of formal education
It has led to emergence of African independent churches
It gives people an opportunity to analyse the bible in relation to their cultures
It has led to development of printing press/bookshop
It has made people to carry out research in African beliefs/practices
It has led to ecumenical cooperation among Christians in Africa
It has led to creation of jobs
It has led to religious schism