KCSE Past Papers 2021 CRE Paper 1




The Kenya National Examinations Council 

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education KCSE Past Papers 2021 CRE Paper 1

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
2021 Christian religious Education (CRE) Paper 1

1.State seven reasons why Christian Religious Education is taught in secondary schools in Kenya. (7 marks)

(b) Outline the translation of the Bible from the original languages to local languages in Kenya. (6 marks)

(c) Give seven reasons why some Christians find it difficult to read the bible. (7 marks)

2. (a) Describe the covenant ceremony between God and Abraham in Genesis 15: 9-17. (6 marks)

(b) Explain four characteristics of a covenant as demonstrated in the covenant between God and Abraham. (8 marks)

(c) State how Abraham benefitted from the covenant he made with God.

3. (a) Outline eight achievements of Solomon as the King of Israel.(6 marks)

(b) Explain five factors which led to the division of the Kingdom of Israel.

(8 marks)

(c) Give seven lessons Christians learn from the leadership of King Solomon. (7 marks)

(b) Outline the teaching of Prophet Amos on the Remnant and Restoration. (8 marks)

(c) State seven reasons why Christians are encouraged to repent their sins. (7 marks)

5 (a) Describe the call of Jeremiah to become a Prophet of God (Jeremiah 1). (7 marks)

(b) Identify six reasons why Prophet Jeremiah condemned necromancy in Judah. (6 marks)

(c) Identify seven obstacles that may hinder a person from accepting the call of God.

(7 marks)

6. (a) State the role of God according to traditional African understanding. (6 marks)

(b) Explain seven factors that have affected the traditional African people's dependence on God. (7 marks)

(e) Identify seven similarities between the Christian and traditional African ways of showing respect to God.