Examination on Christian Religion Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is a call to service to God. (a) God’s call (b) Parent’s call (c) Teacher’s call (d) Friend’s call
2. Which of these is not an attitude expected from children of God? (a) Love (b) Peace (c) Selfishness (d) Forgiveness
3. The main reason God gave the Ten Commandments is ________. (a) to punish the Israelites (b) to show them how to live right (c) to make them afraid (d) to make them rich
4. Which of the following biblical figures showed great obedience to God’s call? (a) Cain (b) Esau (c) Abraham (d) Pharaoh
5. God’s children should live in ________ with others. (a) quarrel (b) peace (c) anger (d) hatred
6. All of these are benefits of obeying God’s call except ________. (a) blessings (b) protection (c) curses (d) divine favour
7. Which of these is NOT a way Jesus showed love to all people? (a) Healing the sick (b) Dying on the cross (c) Hating His enemies (d) Forgiving sinners
8. An example of God’s call to service is the call of ________. (a) Jonah (b) Delilah (c) Goliath (d) Judas
9. The correct response to God’s call is ________. (a) disobedience (b) doubt (c) obedience (d) fear
10. The concept that God is our Father means we are all ________. (a) brothers and sisters (b) enemies (c) strangers (d) animals
11. Jesus demonstrated His love for Blind Bartimaeus by ________. (a) ignoring him (b) healing his blindness (c) scolding him (d) sending him away
12. The Ten Commandments were given by God to the Israelites through ________. (a) Abraham (b) Jacob (c) Moses (d) David
13. When the adulterous woman was brought to Jesus, He showed her ________. (a) condemnation (b) hatred (c) love and forgiveness (d) anger
14. Sharing with others and helping the needy are examples of ________. (a) selfishness (b) good attitudes of God’s children (c) bad habits (d) stealing
15. ________ is when we do what God asks us to do. (a) Disobedience (b) Obedience (c) Rebellion (d) Pride
16. Zacchaeus showed his desire to see Jesus by ________. (a) climbing a sycamore tree (b) hiding in his house (c) running away (d) shouting at Jesus
17. One benefit of obeying God’s call is ________. (a) poverty (b) sickness (c) blessings (d) loneliness
18. The fatherhood of God means that God is the ________. (a) creator of all things (b) king of only one nation (c) friend of only good people (d) leader of only Christians
19. God’s call is primarily a call to ________. (a) wealth (b) power (c) service (d) fame
20. Jesus showed love to His enemies by ________. (a) fighting them (b) praying for them (c) insulting them (d) ignoring them

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

1. (a) What does it mean when we say God is our Father? (2 marks)
(b) Explain the term “brotherhood of man”. (3 marks)
(c) List three attitudes expected from children of God. (3 marks)
(d) State one importance of living in peace with others. (2 marks)

2. (a) Give two reasons why parents call their children. (2 marks)
(b) Describe God’s call to us as Christians. (3 marks)
(c) Narrate briefly how Abraham obeyed God’s call. (3 marks)
(d) State one benefit of obeying God’s call. (2 marks)

3. (a) Define “law” in your own words. (2 marks)
(b) State two reasons why God gave the Ten Commandments to the Israelites. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the importance of the law to the Israelites. (3 marks)
(d) Give one biblical example of someone who benefited from obeying God’s call. (2 marks)

4. (a) List two ways Jesus showed love to all people. (2 marks)
(b) Describe how Jesus showed love to Blind Bartimaeus. (3 marks)
(c) Explain how Jesus demonstrated love to Zacchaeus. (3 marks)
(d) Give two reasons why Christians should show love to others. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (a) God’s call
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Selfishness
Question 3 – ✅ (b) to show them how to live right
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Abraham
Question 5 – ✅ (b) peace
Question 6 – ✅ (c) curses
Question 7 – ✅ (c) Hating His enemies
Question 8 – ✅ (a) Jonah
Question 9 – ✅ (c) obedience
Question 10 – ✅ (a) brothers and sisters
Question 11 – ✅ (b) healing his blindness
Question 12 – ✅ (c) Moses
Question 13 – ✅ (c) love and forgiveness
Question 14 – ✅ (b) good attitudes of God’s children
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Obedience
Question 16 – ✅ (a) climbing a sycamore tree
Question 17 – ✅ (c) blessings
Question 18 – ✅ (a) creator of all things
Question 19 – ✅ (c) service
Question 20 – ✅ (b) praying for them