First Term Christian Religion Studies Examination for Primary 2

Examination on Christian Religion Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is talking and listening to God. (a) Singing (b) Prayer (c) Playing
2. Which of these is not a reason why Christians pray? (a) For good health (b) For provision (c) To fight with friends
3. The main reason for praying is to have ________ with God. (a) fellowship (b) argument (c) competition
4. When we pray for others, it is called ________ prayer. (a) selfish (b) intercessory (c) loud
5. All of these are benefits of prayer except ________. (a) sickness (b) joy (c) strength
6. Which of these does NOT show a right attitude in prayer? (a) Humility (b) Pride (c) Respect
7. An example of when Jesus prayed was before He chose His ________. (a) disciples (b) house (c) food
8. The correct way to pray is to be ________ in what you ask for. (a) unclear (b) specific (c) general
9. Which of the following is a type of prayer? (a) Dancing (b) Thanksgiving (c) Eating
10. ________ is when we pray with a sincere and humble heart. (a) Boasting (b) Humility (c) Arguing
11. Which of these is a reason why Christians pray? (a) To be greedy (b) For guidance (c) To make noise
12. Jesus showed His power over nature when He ________ the storm. (a) ignored (b) calmed (c) created
13. All of these are things we should pray for except ________. (a) forgiveness (b) blessings for parents (c) bad things for others
14. When we pray, we should have ________. (a) doubt (b) faith (c) fear
15. We should pray for ________ for our parents. (a) problems (b) blessings (c) punishment
16. Which of these is NOT a benefit of prayer? (a) Sickness (b) Healing (c) Closeness to God
17. Praying without discouragement means being ________. (a) persistent (b) lazy (c) angry
18. Jesus walked on the sea to show His ________. (a) weakness (b) power (c) fear
19. We should pray for ________ things, not just anything. (a) specific (b) vague (c) many
20. The act of talking to God is called ________. (a) playing (b) sleeping (c) prayer

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

1. (a) Define prayer. (2 marks)
(b) State two reasons why Christians pray. (3 marks)
(c) Explain what “fellowship with God” means in the context of prayer. (3 marks)
(d) Mention one example of when Jesus prayed. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is the right attitude to prayer? (2 marks)
(b) Explain humility in prayer. (3 marks)
(c) Name two types of prayer. (3 marks)
(d) Give one thing Christians should pray for. (2 marks)

3. (a) List two benefits of prayer. (2 marks)
(b) Explain what it means to pray for “specific things”. (3 marks)
(c) Why is it important to pray with faith? (3 marks)
(d) Mention one situation when you can pray. (2 marks)

4. (a) Describe briefly how Jesus calmed the sea. (3 marks)
(b) What lesson do we learn from Jesus walking on the sea? (3 marks)
(c) Name two things Christians should pray for. (2 marks)
(d) What is intercessory prayer? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Prayer
Question 2 – ✅ (c) To fight with friends
Question 3 – ✅ (a) fellowship
Question 4 – ✅ (b) intercessory
Question 5 – ✅ (a) sickness
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Pride
Question 7 – ✅ (a) disciples
Question 8 – ✅ (b) specific
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Thanksgiving
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Humility
Question 11 – ✅ (b) For guidance
Question 12 – ✅ (b) calmed
Question 13 – ✅ (c) bad things for others
Question 14 – ✅ (b) faith
Question 15 – ✅ (b) blessings
Question 16 – ✅ (a) Sickness
Question 17 – ✅ (a) persistent
Question 18 – ✅ (b) power
Question 19 – ✅ (a) specific
Question 20 – ✅ (c) prayer