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GAUGE 1 2025 KCSE PREDICTION
313/1
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
TIME 2HRS 30MINS
INSTRUCTION
a) Answer any five questions on the answer sheet
provided
b) This paper consist of two printed pages
c) Candidate should check to ascertain that all pages are
printed as required and no question is missing
d) All the answers should be written in English
QUESTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
SCORE
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1. a) Give six reasons why the teaching of C.R.E contributes to the goal of
National development. 6mks
b) Outline reasons why the Bible is referred to as Good News. 7mks
c) State 7 ways through which the church is spreading the word of God in
Kenya today. 7mks
2. a) Describe the covenant ceremony between God and Abraham in (Genesis
15:1-19) 7mks
b) Identify four differences between the Jewish and the traditional African
practices of circumcision. 8mks
c) Give five reasons why church leaders take vows before starting their mission.
5mks
3. a) Outline the failures of King Saul. 6mks
b) Identify ways in which King Jeroboam contributed to religious schism
between Judah and Israel. 6mks
c) Give factors that have led to the increase of Christian denominations in
Kenya today. 8mks
4. a) Give seven reasons why prophet Amos was against the way Israelites
worshipped God. 7mks
b) State six ways in which God would punish the Israelites for her evils
according to prophet Amos. 6mks
c) How does the church punish errant members? 7mks
5. a) Outline the measures taken by Nehemiah to restore the Jewish
community after the completion of the wall of Jerusalem. 7mks
b) Explain why Nehemiah introduced the policy of separation of Jews from
foreigners. 7mks
c) Give ways in which the government of Kenya supports church leaders.
6mks
6. a) Outline the causes of death in traditional African Communities.
6mks
b) Explain four significance of rituals performed after death of a person in
traditional communities. 8mks
c) List six moral values promoted during funeral ceremonies in Traditional
African Communities. 6mks
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GAUGE 2 2025 KCSE PREDICTION
313/1
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
TIME 2HRS 30MINS
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Instructions to candidates
• Write your name, index number, school and sign in the spaces provided above.
• Answer any five questions in this paper.
• All answers must be written in the spaces provided in the answer booklet.
• This paper consists of 2 printed pages
• Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed as
indicated and that no questions are missing.
• Candidates should answer the questions in English.
• Each question carries 20 marks.
For examiners use only
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total marks
Candidates score
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1. (a) Explain how the study of Christian Religious Education in schools promotes
international co-operation (8mks)
(b) List seven Pauline epistles. (7mks)
(c) State five factors that discourage Christians from reading the Bible in the church today
(5mk
2. (a) State the promises that God made to Abraham. (7mks)
(b) Outline seven similarities between the Jewish and Traditional African practice of
circumcision. (7mks)
(c) Give six examples of covenants made in Kenya today. (6mks)
3. (a) Describe the nature of the Canaanite religion (7mks)
(b) How did Jeroboam contribute religious schism between Judah and Israel? (7mks)
(c) Give six forms corruption in Kenya today. (6mks)
4. (a) Identify seven characteristics of false prophets in the Old Testament. (6mks)
(b) Outline the teaching of prophet Amos on the day of the lord. (8mks)
(c) State the relevance of the day of the lord to Christians today. (5mks)
5. (a) Give seven religious challenges that Nehemiah faced in Judah (7mks)
(b) Explain four reasons that made Nehemiah to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem.(8mks)
(c) What lessons can a Christian learn from Nehemiah’s reforms? (5mks)
6. (a) State six factors that have affected the Traditional African people dependence on God.
(6mks)
(b) Name seven places used for worship in Traditional African communities. (7mks)
(c) How do Christians in Kenya show respect for places of worship? (7mks)
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GAUGE 3 2025 KCSE PREDICTION
313/1
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
TIME 2HRS 30MINS
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
QUESTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
MARKS
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1a. List six books of the Bible in the Old Testament referred to as books of minor prophets.
6 marks
b. State the effects of translating the Bible into African local languages. 7 marks
c. Give seven ways in which Christians in Kenya use the Bible to spread the good news.
7 marks
2a. Narrate Abraham’s attempt to sacrifice his son Isaac (Genesis 22:1 – 19) 6 marks
b. Give four differences between the Jewish and traditional African practices of
circumcision.
8 marks
c. Identify six ways through which Christians portray themselves in the society today.
6 marks
3a. From the story of Naboth’s vineyard, explain the commandments which King Ahab &
queen Jezebel broke. 8
marks
b. State the challenges faced by Elijah during his prophetic work in Israel. 6 marks
c. Identify six life skills that Christians need to fight corruption in Kenya today.
6 marks
4a. Identify six characteristics of false prophets. 6 marks
b. Outline seven ways in which the rich oppressed the poor in Israel during the time of
prophet Amos. 7 marks
c. Give ways in which the church in Kenya is punishing errand members. 7 marks
5a. Identify seven occasions when Nehemiah prayed. 7 marks
b. Outline the measures taken by Nehemiah to restore the Jewish community after the
completion of the wall of Jerusalem. 7 marks
c. State the importance of prayer in a Christian life. 6 marks
6a. List eight places used for worship in traditional African community. 8 marks
b. Give six reasons why sacrifices are offered in traditional Africa communities. 6 marks
c. Identify ways in which Christians in Kenya show respect for places of worship. 6 marks
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GAUGE 4 2025 KCSE PREDICTION
313/1
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
TIME 2HRS 30MINS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Write your Name and admission number in the spaces provided
2. Sign and write the date in the spaces provided.
3. This paper consists of six questions.
4. Answer any five questions in the foolscaps provided
5. Each question has 20 marks
6. This paper consists of 2 printed pages.
7. Candidates are expected to write answers in English
8. Ensure that all pages are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing.
For examiner’s use only
QUESTION TOTAL
SCORE
STUDENT’S
SCORE
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1a) Give reasons why Christian Religious Education is taught in Kenyan schools today.
(7 marks)
b) Outline reasons why the Bible is referred to as the “Word of God”. (7 marks)
c) Identify six ways in which the Bible is misused in Kenya today. (6 marks)
2a) Describe the call of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-9). (8 marks)
b) Outline five instructions given to Abraham concerning circumcision in Genesis 17.
(5 marks)
c) Explain why some people in Kenya find it difficult to worship God. (7 marks)
3a) Give seven reasons why the Israelites demanded for a king. (I Samuel 8) (7 marks)
b) Outline the activities of King Jeroboam which made the Israelites in the Northern Kingdom to
turn away from God. (7 marks)
c) Identify factors that prevent political leaders from performing their duties efficiently in
Kenya today. (6 marks)
4a) Explain four categories of true prophets in the Old Testament. (8 marks)
b) Give reasons why Prophet Amos was against the way the Israelites worshipped God.
(6 marks)
c) State six reasons why Christians find it difficult to help the needy in the society today.
(6 marks)
5a) Describe the religious life of the Jews while in Babylonian exile. (5 marks)
b) Identify seven the occasions when Nehemiah prayed. (7 marks)
c) State the importance of prayer in the life of a Christian. (8 marks)
6a) State eight African traditional practices which demonstrated people’s belief in God.
(8 marks)
b) Give five reasons for singing and dancing during initiation in Traditional African community.
(5 marks)
c) Identify seven ways in which Kenyans show respect to places of worship. (7 marks)
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GAUGE 5 2025 KCSE PREDICTION
313/1
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
TIME 2HRS 30MINS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Answer ANY FIVE questions in the answer sheets provided.
For examiners use only
QN TOTAL
SCORES
This paper consists of 2 printed pages. Candidates should check the question paper to ensure
that all pages are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing.
Answer any five questions
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1a) Explain seven reasons why the use of the bible is central in the study of C.R.E. (7 mks)
b) Explain effects of sin from the fall of human beings in Genesis 3: 7- 23 (6 mks)
C) Explain factors hindering Christians to carry out effective evangelization in Kenya? (7mks)
2a) Identity how Abraham demonstrated his acts of faith in God. (8mks)
b) What were the conditions given to the Israelites during the renewal of the Sinai covenant?
(7mks)
c) Explain five Ways in which Christians keep their vows to serve God. (5 mks)
3 a) Identify Areas which show King Ahab as a failure in Israel. (6 mks)
b) Explain the nature of the Canaanite Religion? (8mks)
c).List the importance of the temple in Jerusalem to the Israelites. (6mks)
4 a) Explain four ways in which prophetic messages were written down. (8mks)
b) Highlight teachings of Prophet Amos on remnant and restoration. ( Amos 9:8-15) (7mks)
c) Give five ways in which the church is promoting social justice in Kenya today. (5mks)
5 a) Outline the problems faced by prophet Nehemiah when rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.
(8mks)
b) State seven reforms carried out by Nehemiah in Israel after the Babylonian exile. (7mks)
c) State five reasons why it is difficult to carry out political reforms in Kenya today. (5mks)
6 a) Explain seven roles performed by ancestors in traditional African communities. (7mks)
b) State seven importance of kinship ties in traditional African societies. (7mks)
c) Give six changes that have taken place in the traditional African understanding of property.
(6mks)
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