New Curriculum First Term Christian Religious Studies examination for SS 1

Class: SSS 1
Term: First Term
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer ALL 40 questions. Each question carries 1 mark.

1. A student reports examination malpractice despite pressure from friends. Which benefit of walking in the light is illustrated? (a) Immunity from disagreement    (b) Freedom from every consequence    (c) Integrity that promotes trust and accountability    (d) Guaranteed high grades without studying
2. A teenager says obedience means accepting any harmful demand. Which response best balances family duty with moral responsibility? (a) Reject all guidance as a denial of rights    (b) Respect family members while refusing conduct that causes harm    (c) Obey every request regardless of consequences    (d) Leave all household duties to parents
3. Which pair best distinguishes the role of Christ from that of believers in the passages on sonship? (a) Christ is presented as God’s Son; believers become children through adoption and faith    (b) Christ receives adoption through believers’ actions    (c) Believers become Christ’s parents through worship    (d) Christ and believers acquire sonship through biological descent
4. A student admits cheating, asks for forgiveness and resolves to change. Which kind of prayer is central to the response? (a) adoration    (b) thanksgiving    (c) confession    (d) petition for success
5. A class plans prayer meetings but ignores classmates’ welfare. Which improvement joins Jesus’ teaching to ethical practice? (a) Replace acts of mercy with longer speeches    (b) Measure prayer by the number of listeners    (c) Assume that rituals excuse injustice    (d) Pray sincerely and act with mercy toward those in need
6. What motivation is linked to the preference for darkness in John 3:19? (a) the desire to conceal evil deeds    (b) fear of travelling at night    (c) a lack of electricity in homes    (d) ignorance of ordinary daylight
7. A fellowship collects food for a hungry member instead of merely expressing sympathy. Which passage most directly supports that choice? (a) Romans 8 on adoption alone    (b) 1 John 3:17-18 on love shown in deeds    (c) Psalm 95 on worship alone    (d) John 10 on entering by the door
8. A teacher asks learners to compare ‘Lamb’ and ‘Door’. Which comparison is most accurate? (a) Both refer primarily to farm management    (b) The Lamb stresses sacrifice; the Door stresses entry and safety    (c) The Lamb teaches leadership while the Door teaches agriculture    (d) Both deny the need for a response to Jesus
9. The correct step in resolving the disagreement between the two project groups is to ________. (a) substitute public insults for discussion    (b) declare that one group deserves no respect    (c) seek reconciliation while treating both groups with care    (d) conceal wrongdoing to preserve appearances
10. A group conceals missing project funds. What is the likely consequence of continuing in ‘darkness’? (a) Conflicts disappear without investigation    (b) Financial records become more reliable    (c) Deception grows and relationships lose trust    (d) Accountability becomes automatic
11. A class discusses John 1:12. Which response best matches the passage’s account of receiving Christ? (a) Depending exclusively on public donations    (b) Rejecting the need for a personal response    (c) Claiming that religious heritage alone is sufficient    (d) Believing in and receiving Him rather than relying on ancestry
12. What warning in Colossians 3:18-21 is violated by the parent who repeatedly humiliates a child? (a) provoking and discouraging children    (b) maintaining an orderly household    (c) showing care while correcting behaviour    (d) teaching children to fulfil obligations
13. Which form of prayer is illustrated when a recovering patient offers gratitude to God? (a) confession    (b) supplication for another person    (c) thanksgiving    (d) lament over injustice
14. In 1 John 3:1, the description of believers as God’s children chiefly expresses what consequence of divine love? (a) A new relationship of belonging and responsibility    (b) An exemption from moral choices    (c) An assurance of material wealth    (d) A claim to physical descent from Israel
15. What central significance does John 1:29 attach to Jesus as the Lamb of God? (a) His ownership of a flock    (b) His profession as a shepherd    (c) His role in taking away sin    (d) His physical resemblance to a lamb
16. Which practice is most consistent with John 12:35-36 on walking in the light? (a) Delay doing right until nobody can observe    (b) Treat knowledge as an excuse for wrongdoing    (c) Assume moral choices have no consequences    (d) Act on received truth while the opportunity remains
17. A believer claims the benefits of God’s family but refuses to care for others. Which assessment is strongest? (a) The claim neglects responsibilities implied by sonship    (b) Membership rests only on public reputation    (c) Rights make the treatment of neighbours irrelevant    (d) Belonging cancels the duty to serve
18. All these belong to the Good Shepherd image in John 10 EXCEPT ________. (a) concern for the flock’s wellbeing    (b) desertion as the ideal response to danger    (c) willingness to protect the flock    (d) knowledge of those being cared for
19. The account of Eli’s sons in 1 Samuel 2-3 best illustrates which danger? (a) Children’s choices cannot affect a household    (b) Authority without correction can permit serious misconduct    (c) Religious office guarantees moral integrity    (d) Failure to discipline has no social consequences
20. What assumption about prayer is challenged by Jesus’ warning against empty repetitions in Matthew 6? (a) the value of sincerely asking for help    (b) the belief that many words automatically secure an answer    (c) the need to forgive others    (d) the practice of praying privately
21. A learner conceals plagiarism but claims to be ‘walking in the light’. According to 1 John 1:5-6, the inconsistency lies in ________. (a) asking a classmate for advice    (b) professing fellowship while practising deception    (c) admitting the need to improve    (d) taking a difficult examination
22. The benefits of moral transparency are best seen when a leader ________. (a) hides errors to protect public image    (b) discloses mistakes and accepts correction    (c) demands trust without evidence    (d) punishes everyone who asks for records
23. In Philippians 4:6, prayer is paired with thanksgiving. What approach to anxiety is most consistent with this teaching? (a) Present concerns to God gratefully rather than be ruled by worry    (b) Replace every responsibility with silence    (c) Make requests only after receiving wealth    (d) Deny the existence of every practical difficulty
24. James 1:5-8 connects a request for wisdom with which attitude? (a) refusal to ask for guidance    (b) confidence only in personal popularity    (c) trust in God rather than persistent double-mindedness    (d) the certainty that no decision needs reflection
25. Which claim is NOT supported by Jesus’ ‘door’ illustration in John 10? (a) The sheep find safety by entering through Him    (b) Any person can lead the flock safely without concern for the sheep    (c) The passage connects access with life    (d) The image contrasts security with danger
26. According to 1 Corinthians 13, which reaction best exhibits patience and kindness? (a) Correcting a teammate without humiliation after repeated mistakes    (b) Keeping an account of every slight for later punishment    (c) Publicly ridiculing a teammate to encourage speed    (d) Withdrawing help when praise is absent
27. How does the Good Shepherd act when the flock faces danger, according to John 10? (a) regards the flock as disposable property    (b) abandons the flock to avoid inconvenience    (c) cares only when a wage is increased    (d) protects the flock even at personal cost
28. A student argues that John 3:16 describes love merely as a feeling. Which detail most directly challenges that interpretation? (a) God’s love depends on public recognition    (b) The passage describes only family affection    (c) Love is limited to those who first earn it    (d) God’s giving of His Son demonstrates action at a cost
29. An influential student helps younger pupils despite reputational risk. This most strongly reflects which feature of the Good Shepherd? (a) Preference for admiration over service    (b) Avoidance of every demanding task    (c) Disinterest in vulnerable people    (d) Self-sacrificing responsibility for those entrusted to one’s care
30. Romans 8 connects Christian sonship with life in the Spirit. Which conclusion follows? (a) Adoption includes ethical responsibility, not only a title    (b) Sonship removes the possibility of temptation    (c) Only people of one ancestry may belong    (d) Christians no longer require prayer
31. According to 1 John 3:18, a pupil who ________ demonstrates practical love more convincingly than one who only talks about it. (a) advertises a donation without making it    (b) praises compassion only when being assessed    (c) offers practical help to a classmate in need    (d) describes generosity in a speech but refuses help
32. ________ is the principal form of prayer illustrated by worship that praises God’s greatness without requesting benefits. (a) adoration    (b) petition    (c) confession    (d) intercession
33. Which of these is NOT implied by the idea of walking in the light? (a) honesty in relationships    (b) the inability of a believer ever to make a mistake    (c) conduct that matches stated convictions    (d) readiness to correct wrongdoing
34. All of the following agree with Paul’s description of love EXCEPT ________. (a) refusing to boast about personal achievements    (b) rejecting resentment over a friend’s success    (c) persevering through difficulties    (d) rejoicing when a rival is disgraced
35. What does Paul’s use of ‘Abba, Father’ in Galatians 4:6-7 convey about adopted sonship? (a) an obligation to abandon family care    (b) automatic superiority over all neighbours    (c) intimacy and acceptance in the adopted family    (d) political authority over other religions
36. James 4:3 warns against requesting things for selfish consumption. Which example best illustrates the warning? (a) Requesting wisdom before a difficult decision    (b) Asking for courage to repair damaged relationships    (c) Seeking strength to care for a sick person    (d) Praying for resources chiefly to boast and exploit others
37. In a family dispute over chores, which arrangement best respects rights and responsibilities? (a) Punish every disagreement without listening    (b) Demand privileges without accepting duties    (c) Assign all work to the youngest without explanation    (d) Share tasks fairly and allow respectful discussion
38. Why does Jesus’ statement about knowing His sheep matter to the shepherd image? (a) It presents care as personal rather than merely administrative    (b) It replaces responsibility with social status    (c) It treats strangers as automatically worthless    (d) It suggests that sheep need no guidance
39. John 8:12 describes following Jesus as avoiding darkness. The most defensible moral application is ________. (a) assuming all physical darkness is sinful    (b) claiming believers never make errors    (c) choosing truthful and righteous conduct over hidden wrongdoing    (d) rejecting people who ask difficult questions
40. The main reason for describing Jesus as the Door in John 10:9 is ________. (a) the replacement of every other biblical image    (b) a ban on welcoming strangers    (c) the design of a physical temple entrance    (d) access to salvation and security through Him

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer Question 1 and any other TWO questions. Each question carries 10 marks. Each sub-question carries 5 marks.

Question 1 (10 Marks)
(a) Explain three ways John 3:16-18 and 1 John 3:1 present God’s love for humanity. (5 marks)
(b) Using 1 John 3:17-18, outline five actions a school fellowship can take to make love practical. (5 marks)

Question 2 (10 Marks)
(a) Compare the Christian understanding of sonship in Romans 8 and Galatians 4, giving two common ideas and one distinction about Christ and believers. (5 marks)
(b) Explain how Colossians 3 and the story of Eli’s sons challenge the misuse of authority in family life. (5 marks)

Question 3 (10 Marks)
(a) Describe the purpose of adoration, confession, thanksgiving and supplication, with one suitable example each. (5 marks)
(b) Using Matthew 6 and James 1 and 4, identify three principles of effective prayer and two reasons prayer can be misdirected. (5 marks)

Question 4 (10 Marks)
(a) Explain the distinct significance of the images ‘Lamb’, ‘Door’ and ‘Good Shepherd’ in John’s Gospel. (5 marks)
(b) A student claims to walk in the light but conceals cheating. Analyse the contradiction using John 8 and 1 John 1, then give three practical steps for change. (5 marks)

OBJECTIVE MARKING SCHEME (40 Marks)
Question 1 – ✅ (c) Integrity that promotes trust and accountability
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Respect family members while refusing conduct that causes harm
Question 3 – ✅ (a) Christ is presented as God’s Son; believers become children through adoption and faith
Question 4 – ✅ (c) confession
Question 5 – ✅ (d) Pray sincerely and act with mercy toward those in need
Question 6 – ✅ (a) the desire to conceal evil deeds
Question 7 – ✅ (b) 1 John 3:17-18 on love shown in deeds
Question 8 – ✅ (b) The Lamb stresses sacrifice; the Door stresses entry and safety
Question 9 – ✅ (c) seek reconciliation while treating both groups with care
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Deception grows and relationships lose trust
Question 11 – ✅ (d) Believing in and receiving Him rather than relying on ancestry
Question 12 – ✅ (a) provoking and discouraging children
Question 13 – ✅ (c) thanksgiving
Question 14 – ✅ (a) A new relationship of belonging and responsibility
Question 15 – ✅ (c) His role in taking away sin
Question 16 – ✅ (d) Act on received truth while the opportunity remains
Question 17 – ✅ (a) The claim neglects responsibilities implied by sonship
Question 18 – ✅ (b) desertion as the ideal response to danger
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Authority without correction can permit serious misconduct
Question 20 – ✅ (b) the belief that many words automatically secure an answer
Question 21 – ✅ (b) professing fellowship while practising deception
Question 22 – ✅ (b) discloses mistakes and accepts correction
Question 23 – ✅ (a) Present concerns to God gratefully rather than be ruled by worry
Question 24 – ✅ (c) trust in God rather than persistent double-mindedness
Question 25 – ✅ (b) Any person can lead the flock safely without concern for the sheep
Question 26 – ✅ (a) Correcting a teammate without humiliation after repeated mistakes
Question 27 – ✅ (d) protects the flock even at personal cost
Question 28 – ✅ (d) God’s giving of His Son demonstrates action at a cost
Question 29 – ✅ (d) Self-sacrificing responsibility for those entrusted to one’s care
Question 30 – ✅ (a) Adoption includes ethical responsibility, not only a title
Question 31 – ✅ (c) offers practical help to a classmate in need
Question 32 – ✅ (a) adoration
Question 33 – ✅ (b) the inability of a believer ever to make a mistake
Question 34 – ✅ (d) rejoicing when a rival is disgraced
Question 35 – ✅ (c) intimacy and acceptance in the adopted family
Question 36 – ✅ (d) Praying for resources chiefly to boast and exploit others
Question 37 – ✅ (d) Share tasks fairly and allow respectful discussion
Question 38 – ✅ (a) It presents care as personal rather than merely administrative
Question 39 – ✅ (c) choosing truthful and righteous conduct over hidden wrongdoing
Question 40 – ✅ (d) access to salvation and security through Him

THEORY MARKING SCHEME (Answer 3 × 10 = 30 Marks)
Question 1 (10 Marks)
(a) 5 marks: saving initiative 1, giving of the Son 1, gift of belonging as children 1, grace rather than entitlement 1, relevant reference/explanation 1.
(b) 5 marks: identify needs, share resources, visit or assist the vulnerable, protect dignity, arrange accountable follow-up; 1 each.
Question 2 (10 Marks)
(a) 5 marks: adoption 1, Spirit’s witness 1, belonging/relationship 1, Christ as Son 1, believers receive adoption by faith 1.
(b) 5 marks: family duties 1, gentleness toward children 1, Eli’s failure to restrain wrongdoing 1, damaging consequences 1, practical accountable response 1.
Question 3 (10 Marks)
(a) 5 marks: four accurate purposes and examples, 1 each, plus coherent distinction 1.
(b) 5 marks: sincerity 1, trust 1, alignment with needs 1, empty repetitions 1, selfish motives 1.
Question 4 (10 Marks)
(a) 5 marks: Lamb and sin 2, Door and access 1, Shepherd and care/sacrifice 2.
(b) 5 marks: contradiction explained 2, admission 1, restitution 1, transparent conduct 1.