KNEC Christian Religious Education Paper 1 Question Paper / 2016 KCSE MOKASA Joint Examination

a) Explain four similarities between the biblical concept of sin and the African view of evil
(8 marks)
b) State seven teachings about man from the Genesis stories of creation (7 marks)
c) Give five ways in which Christians continue with God’s work of creation (6 marks)

a) Describe how God tested Abraham’s faith in Genesis 22:1-19 (8 marks)
b) With reference to Genesis 17:10-17, outline five instructions given by God to Abraham
concerning Jewish circumcision (5 marks)
c) Identify seven attributes of God learnt by Christians from the ten plaques (8 marks)

a) State seven functions of the Temple in Jerusalem at the time of King Solomon. (7 marks)
b) Explain ways in which the Israelites moved away from the true worship of Yahweh during
Prophet Elijah’s time. (6 marks)
c) Identify seven ways how the Church is promoting the true worship of God in Kenya today.
(7 marks)

a) Outline seven characteristics of false prophets. (7 marks)
b) Explain four visions of Prophet Amos. (8 marks)
c) Mention ways in which God communicates to His people today. (5 marks)

a) With reference to Jeremiah’s teachings, explain four symbolic acts related to hope and
restoration (8 marks)
b) Give seven vows made by the Israelites during the time of the renewal of the covenant
(Nehemiah 10v 28-39) (7 marks)
c) Give five problems that Christian leaders face in their work today (5 marks)

a) Explain four roles performed by ancestors in traditional African communities (8 marks)
b) Outline five requirements for a sacrifice to be offered (5 marks)
c) Give the changes that have taken place in the traditional African understanding of property
(7 marks)