KCSE Christian Religious Education Paper 1 – 2015 KCSE Ikutha Sub-County Joint Examination
2015 KCSE Ikutha Sub-County Joint Examination
Christian Religious Education Paper 1
Answer any five questions.
1.
(a) Describe the second Biblical creation account. (Genesis 2:4-25) (8 marks)
(b) State ways in which man may continue to be a co-creator with God. (6 marks)
(c) State six reasons why Christians are encouraged to live in a community. (6 marks)
20 marks
2.
(a) Explain the importance of circumcision for Abraham and his descendants. (7 marks)
(b) Give the differences between Jewish and African practice of circumcision. (8 marks)
(c) Give five reasons why Christian condemn female circumcision in Kenya today. (5 marks)
20 marks
3.
(a) Explain seven areas where King Saul failed in his responsibilities over Israel. (7 marks)
(b) State six circumstances which prompted the Mount Carmel contest.
1Kings 18:17-48. (6 marks)
(c) Give seven ways in which Christians are helping to reduce corrupt practices in the
society today. (7 marks)
20 marks
4.
(a) Identify seven ways used by Old Testament prophets to pass their message to the
Israelites. (7 marks)
(b) Discuss six teachings of Amos on the day of the Lord. (6 marks)
(c) State the relevance of prophet Amos’ teaching on election of Israel to Christians in
Kenya today.(7 marks)
20 marks
5.
(a) Explain four religious reforms carried out by King Josiah. (8 marks)
(b) Give six reasons for lamentations and suffering of Jeremiah. (6 marks)
(c) How is the church promoting sacredness of life today? (6 marks)
20 marks
6.
(a) Explain the factors which promote harmony and mutual responsibility in traditional
African community. (8 marks)
(b) What is the importance of observing taboos in traditional African communities? (6 marks)
(c) Identify the factors which have led to the decline in observance of taboos in
traditional African communities. (6 marks)
