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

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

1. ________ is one of the reasons Jesus gave His life for us. (a) Hunger (b) God’s will (c) Wealth (d) Sickness
2. Which of these is not a reason why Jesus gave His life on the cross? (a) To save us from sin (b) To show His love for the world (c) To become a king on earth (d) To reconcile us with God
3. The correct reason for Jesus’ death on the cross according to God’s plan was ________. (a) to punish Him (b) to save humanity (c) to make Him famous (d) to show His power
4. Which of the following events did NOT happen during Jesus’ sacrifice? (a) His arrest (b) His trials (c) His coronation (d) His suffering
5. Jesus was taken before ________ and Herod for trials. (a) Peter (b) Pilate (c) Judas (d) John
6. The main reason Jesus suffered before His death was to ________. (a) fulfil prophecy (b) make Him sad (c) impress His disciples (d) avoid death
7. The death of Jesus on the cross brings ________ for sins. (a) punishment (b) forgiveness (c) sadness (d) anger
8. All of these are key events of Jesus’ death except ________. (a) the sky turning dark (b) the temple veil tearing (c) a loud earthquake (d) His disciples fighting
9. Which of the following is an importance of Jesus laying down His life? (a) To make us rich (b) To give us salvation from sin (c) To make us popular (d) To build a new temple
10. ________ is the meaning of being saved from sin and death. (a) Damnation (b) Salvation (c) Condemnation (d) Temptation
11. Which of these does NOT describe the new life given by Jesus? (a) It is connected to His resurrection (b) It means living without sin (c) It is a life of eternal suffering (d) It means unity with the Father
12. To receive salvation, one must first ________. (a) go to church every day (b) confess sins and believe in Jesus (c) give a lot of money (d) read many books
13. One of the effects of the new life from the Bible is ________. (a) continuous worry (b) spiritual growth (c) physical weakness (d) financial struggles
14. All of these are fruits of the Spirit except ________. (a) love (b) joy (c) hatred (d) peace
15. Which of these is not a characteristic of a recreated spirit? (a) Faithfulness (b) Self-control (c) Envy (d) Goodness
16. A characteristic of a new life in Christ is ________. (a) right living (b) lying (c) stealing (d) fighting
17. The main reason for true Christians to behave like Jesus is to ________. (a) show off (b) be a good example to others (c) get rich (d) be praised by men
18. Which of the following describes how true followers of Jesus behave in daily life? (a) They gossip about others (b) They are kind and forgiving (c) They are selfish (d) They are always angry
19. ________ is a characteristic of a new life that promotes harmony. (a) Disobedience (b) Peaceful living (c) Argument (d) Greed
20. An example of how Jesus showed love for the world was by ________. (a) building a big house (b) dying on the cross for sins (c) becoming a king (d) travelling to many countries

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

1. (a) List two reasons why Jesus gave His life on the cross. (2 marks)
(b) Describe briefly the events of Jesus’ arrest and trial. (3 marks)
(c) Explain what “forgiveness of sins” means in relation to Jesus’ death. (3 marks)
(d) State one lesson a Christian can learn from Jesus’ trial before Pilate and Herod. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is meant by “new life” in Christian teachings? (2 marks)
(b) How is Jesus’ resurrection connected to the new life He gives? (3 marks)
(c) Explain briefly how one can be saved and receive this new life. (3 marks)
(d) Give two reasons why Jesus laying down His life is important for believers. (2 marks)

3. (a) List any two characteristics of a new life in Christ. (2 marks)
(b) Name three fruits of the Spirit as taught in the Bible. (3 marks)
(c) Describe how a recreated spirit behaves differently from an old spirit. (3 marks)
(d) How should true followers of Jesus behave in their daily life? (2 marks)

4. (a) State two sufferings Jesus endured during His sacrifice. (2 marks)
(b) Explain how Jesus’ death on the cross brings reconciliation between God and man. (3 marks)
(c) Describe two effects of having a new life from the Bible. (3 marks)
(d) Why is unity with the Father an important outcome of Jesus’ sacrifice? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) God’s will
Question 2 – ✅ (c) To become a king on earth
Question 3 – ✅ (b) to save humanity
Question 4 – ✅ (c) His coronation
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Pilate
Question 6 – ✅ (a) fulfil prophecy
Question 7 – ✅ (b) forgiveness
Question 8 – ✅ (d) His disciples fighting
Question 9 – ✅ (b) To give us salvation from sin
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Salvation
Question 11 – ✅ (c) It is a life of eternal suffering
Question 12 – ✅ (b) confess sins and believe in Jesus
Question 13 – ✅ (b) spiritual growth
Question 14 – ✅ (c) hatred
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Envy
Question 16 – ✅ (a) right living
Question 17 – ✅ (b) be a good example to others
Question 18 – ✅ (b) They are kind and forgiving
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Peaceful living
Question 20 – ✅ (b) dying on the cross for sins