Examination on Christian Religion Studies
Class: Primary 6
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is setting targets or aims that one intends to achieve. (a) Dreaming (b) Goal setting (c) Wishing (d) Planning
2. Which of the following describes the act of making a choice or judgment after considering various options? (a) Decision making (b) Daydreaming (c) Procrastination (d) Guessing
3. The main reason for setting goals is to ________. (a) waste time (b) have no direction (c) achieve success and direction (d) make others happy
4. Which of these is NOT a type of goal? (a) Short-term goal (b) Long-term goal (c) Impossible goal (d) Academic goal
5. All of these are advantages of good decisions, except ________. (a) achieves goals (b) saves time (c) yields results (d) wastes time
6. The process of carefully considering options and making a choice is called ________. (a) guessing (b) decision making (c) imagining (d) regretting
7. The correct step in achieving a goal is to first ________. (a) give up (b) pray for guidance (c) complain (d) ignore advice
8. Which of these is NOT an example of a career? (a) Engineering (b) Tailoring (c) Watching TV (d) Hair plaiting
9. An example of a long-term goal is ________. (a) eating breakfast (b) becoming a doctor (c) doing homework (d) playing games
10. Which of the following Bible passages encourages pressing toward a goal? (a) Genesis 1:1 (b) Philippians 3:13–14 (c) John 3:16 (d) Proverbs 1:1
11. All of these are aspects of dignity of labour, except ________. (a) satisfaction (b) independence (c) confidence (d) laziness
12. Which of these does NOT contribute to achieving goals? (a) Support of family (b) Prayer (c) Lack of effort (d) Counsellors
13. The main reason for Rehoboam’s bad decision was ________. (a) listening to wise elders (b) seeking God’s guidance (c) listening to inexperienced young friends (d) considering the options
14. The correct step in making a good decision involves first ________. (a) jumping to conclusions (b) identifying available options (c) asking only one person for advice (d) ignoring consequences
15. Which of these is NOT a disadvantage of bad decisions? (a) Bad results (b) Shame (c) Achieves goals (d) Wastes time
16. ________ refers to the work or profession a person chooses to do for a living. (a) Hobby (b) Career (c) Pastime (d) Exercise
17. Which of the following is an example of a short-term goal? (a) Building a house (b) Finishing homework for tomorrow (c) Traveling around the world (d) Becoming a pilot
18. The Bible passage 2 Thessalonians 3:6–13 teaches about the importance of ________. (a) idleness (b) dignity of labour (c) stealing (d) begging
19. An example of a support system for achieving goals is ________. (a) enemies (b) family and friends (c) strangers (d) distractions
20. All of these are practical careers, except ________. (a) carpentry (b) welding (c) engineering (d) gambling

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

1. (a) Define goal setting in your own words. (2 marks)
(b) List two types of goals and give one example for each. (3 marks)
(c) Explain why goal setting is important for a student. (3 marks)
(d) Quote the Bible passage that talks about pressing toward a goal. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is decision making? (2 marks)
(b) State two advantages of making good decisions. (3 marks)
(c) Describe three disadvantages of making bad decisions. (3 marks)
(d) Mention the king whose bad decision led to the division of his kingdom as recorded in 1 Kings 12. (2 marks)

3. (a) What is a career? (2 marks)
(b) Give three examples of different careers you know. (3 marks)
(c) Explain what is meant by “dignity of labour.” (3 marks)
(d) According to 2 Thessalonians 3:6–13, what is the Bible’s teaching on dignity of labour? (2 marks)

4. (a) List two steps involved in achieving your goals. (2 marks)
(b) Why is it important to identify options when making a decision? (3 marks)
(c) Explain what it means to choose a “suitable occupation.” (3 marks)
(d) Name one person or group of people who can offer support in achieving your goals. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Goal setting
Question 2 – ✅ (a) Decision making
Question 3 – ✅ (c) achieve success and direction
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Impossible goal
Question 5 – ✅ (d) wastes time
Question 6 – ✅ (b) decision making
Question 7 – ✅ (b) pray for guidance
Question 8 – ✅ (c) Watching TV
Question 9 – ✅ (b) becoming a doctor
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Philippians 3:13–14
Question 11 – ✅ (d) laziness
Question 12 – ✅ (c) Lack of effort
Question 13 – ✅ (c) listening to inexperienced young friends
Question 14 – ✅ (b) identifying available options
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Achieves goals
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Career
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Finishing homework for tomorrow
Question 18 – ✅ (b) dignity of labour
Question 19 – ✅ (b) family and friends
Question 20 – ✅ (d) gambling