New Curriculum Second Term Christian Religious Studies examination for Primary 4

Class: Primary 4
Term: Second Term
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks: 70

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

1. A respectful response to God’s revelation includes ________. (a) listening and obeying    (b) deliberately ignoring instructions    (c) mocking those who pray    (d) refusing to consider guidance
2. Which young boy answered God’s call while serving under Eli? (a) Jacob    (b) Joseph    (c) Samuel    (d) David
3. Samuel’s response to God’s call demonstrates ________. (a) readiness to listen    (b) disrespect for elders    (c) refusal to serve    (d) desire to quarrel
4. Sin may be described as ________. (a) forgiving another person    (b) doing what is against God’s will    (c) helping a person in need    (d) obeying a good instruction
5. Forgiveness involves ________. (a) retaliating whenever one is offended    (b) denying that any wrongdoing occurred    (c) encouraging repeated harm    (d) letting go of an offence rather than seeking revenge
6. Jesus showed His power to forgive sins by ________. (a) teaching that wrongdoing never matters    (b) offering forgiveness to those who sought Him    (c) refusing to speak to those who had sinned    (d) asking people to harm offenders
7. A person who truly seeks forgiveness should show ________. (a) repentance    (b) boasting    (c) deceit    (d) carelessness
8. Which action shows that a pupil understands forgiveness? (a) Refusing ever to speak honestly    (b) Encouraging others to insult an offender    (c) Accepting an apology and avoiding revenge    (d) Keeping a quarrel alive deliberately
9. Jesus’ treatment of people in need illustrates ________. (a) jealousy and rivalry    (b) love and compassion    (c) pride and rejection    (d) unfair judgement
10. Which person was a blind man who received Jesus’ attention and healing? (a) Bartimaeus    (b) Samuel    (c) Abraham    (d) Zacchaeus
11. Zacchaeus was known in the Gospel account as a ________. (a) fisherman    (b) shepherd    (c) soldier    (d) tax collector
12. The way Jesus treated Zacchaeus teaches Christians to ________. (a) show love even to those disliked by others    (b) avoid anyone who has done wrong    (c) judge people by their wealth    (d) refuse to welcome strangers
13. Which response best shows love for a classmate who is ill? (a) Preventing others from offering help    (b) Spreading rumours about the illness    (c) Offering help and kind words    (d) Laughing at the classmate’s condition
14. One importance of Jesus’ love for all people is that it encourages ________. (a) discrimination in friendships    (b) compassion across social differences    (c) preference for only wealthy people    (d) revenge against offenders
15. Prayer is primarily ________. (a) an argument with neighbours    (b) a public performance for praise    (c) communication with God    (d) a class debate
16. Jesus prayed to His Father to show ________. (a) dependence on and fellowship with God    (b) that worship requires a crowd    (c) that prayer was never important    (d) that people should avoid quiet places
17. An appropriate reason to pray is to ________. (a) make others feel inferior    (b) seek guidance and give thanks    (c) avoid admitting mistakes    (d) gain control over classmates
18. Which of the following is an appropriate subject of prayer? (a) Wisdom to make good decisions    (b) Harm to an innocent person    (c) The failure of a hardworking classmate    (d) Success through cheating
19. When praying, Christians are encouraged to show ________. (a) boasting and pride    (b) dishonesty and impatience    (c) faith and sincerity    (d) envy and anger
20. The example of Jesus praying teaches pupils that prayer should be ________. (a) avoided whenever work is difficult    (b) replaced entirely by complaints    (c) used only when others are watching    (d) part of a faithful life
21. The young Samuel first thought the voice calling him belonged to ________. (a) Moses    (b) Eli    (c) Zacchaeus    (d) Abraham
22. What did Eli teach Samuel to do when called again? (a) Ignore the voice    (b) Call the other children    (c) Leave the temple immediately    (d) Respond as God’s servant
23. Samuel’s willingness to listen is an example of ________. (a) dishonesty    (b) revenge    (c) obedience    (d) jealousy
24. Which choice best shows repentance after doing wrong? (a) Blame an innocent person    (b) Repeat the offence secretly    (c) Refuse to apologise    (d) Admit the wrong and try to change
25. Jesus’ forgiveness of sins teaches Christians that forgiveness should bring ________. (a) a willingness to change behaviour    (b) a reason to avoid making peace    (c) encouragement to continue wrong actions    (d) approval of hurting others
26. A pupil who forgives a classmate is most likely to ________. (a) plan a punishment privately    (b) demand that others choose sides    (c) spread hurtful stories    (d) avoid taking revenge
27. Which of these actions best reflects Jesus’ love? (a) Making fun of a person’s weakness    (b) Rejecting someone in need    (c) Helping someone others have ignored    (d) Refusing to greet a sick classmate
28. Bartimaeus approached Jesus seeking help because he was ________. (a) deaf    (b) blind    (c) unable to speak    (d) unable to walk
29. Before meeting Jesus, Zacchaeus worked as a ________. (a) fisherman    (b) carpenter    (c) tax collector    (d) shepherd
30. Zacchaeus climbed a tree because he wanted to ________. (a) see Jesus above the crowd    (b) hide from a soldier    (c) pick fruit for visitors    (d) escape from a storm
31. After meeting Jesus, Zacchaeus showed a change of heart through ________. (a) boasting about his wealth    (b) greater dishonesty    (c) refusing to speak to anyone    (d) repentance and restitution
32. Jesus’ attention to Zacchaeus demonstrates that ________. (a) wrong actions should never be corrected    (b) people can change for the better    (c) nobody should seek forgiveness    (d) only wealthy people deserve kindness
33. A person who prays is mainly ________. (a) communicating with God    (b) making a business agreement    (c) addressing a classroom register    (d) performing for a crowd
34. Which occasion is suitable for thanking God in prayer? (a) Only after winning a prize    (b) Only when lessons end    (c) After receiving help or blessings    (d) Only when another person commands it
35. In prayer, Christians may ask for ________. (a) wealth obtained through cheating    (b) help to tell lies    (c) permission to harm others    (d) guidance and forgiveness
36. Which attitude is most appropriate when praying? (a) Boasting to impress others    (b) Sincerity and respect    (c) Deliberate distraction    (d) Mocking people praying nearby
37. Jesus’ example teaches that prayer can take place ________. (a) only after committing a wrong    (b) only in a school assembly    (c) only at one time in a person’s life    (d) both privately and with others
38. A pupil who prays for an ill neighbour shows ________. (a) desire for revenge    (b) hatred toward neighbours    (c) concern for others    (d) unwillingness to care
39. Forgiveness and repentance are connected because repentance involves ________. (a) blaming the victim    (b) insisting no mistakes were made    (c) hiding wrongdoing permanently    (d) turning away from wrongdoing
40. Which action combines love and forgiveness? (a) Continuing a feud over an old mistake    (b) Helping a friend after settling a quarrel    (c) Encouraging classmates to take sides    (d) Refusing to listen to an apology

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

1. Samuel and God’s call
(a) Name the young boy who responded to God’s call. (2 marks)
(b) State two attitudes Christians should show when listening to God. (4 marks)
(c) Explain two lessons from Samuel’s response to God. (4 marks)

2. Sin and forgiveness
(a) What is forgiveness? (2 marks)
(b) State two conditions that encourage genuine forgiveness. (4 marks)
(c) Describe two benefits of forgiving someone who has offended you. (4 marks)

3. Jesus loves all people
(a) Name one person whom Jesus helped or welcomed. (2 marks)
(b) Describe how Jesus showed love to Bartimaeus and Zacchaeus. (4 marks)
(c) State two ways pupils can practise Jesus’ example of love. (4 marks)

4. Jesus and prayer
(a) Define prayer. (2 marks)
(b) Mention two occasions or reasons for which Jesus prayed. (4 marks)
(c) State four appropriate things a Christian can pray about. (4 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (a) listening and obeying
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Samuel
Question 3 – ✅ (a) readiness to listen
Question 4 – ✅ (b) doing what is against God’s will
Question 5 – ✅ (d) letting go of an offence rather than seeking revenge
Question 6 – ✅ (b) offering forgiveness to those who sought Him
Question 7 – ✅ (a) repentance
Question 8 – ✅ (c) Accepting an apology and avoiding revenge
Question 9 – ✅ (b) love and compassion
Question 10 – ✅ (a) Bartimaeus
Question 11 – ✅ (d) tax collector
Question 12 – ✅ (a) show love even to those disliked by others
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Offering help and kind words
Question 14 – ✅ (b) compassion across social differences
Question 15 – ✅ (c) communication with God
Question 16 – ✅ (a) dependence on and fellowship with God
Question 17 – ✅ (b) seek guidance and give thanks
Question 18 – ✅ (a) Wisdom to make good decisions
Question 19 – ✅ (c) faith and sincerity
Question 20 – ✅ (d) part of a faithful life
Question 21 – ✅ (b) Eli
Question 22 – ✅ (d) Respond as God’s servant
Question 23 – ✅ (c) obedience
Question 24 – ✅ (d) Admit the wrong and try to change
Question 25 – ✅ (a) a willingness to change behaviour
Question 26 – ✅ (d) avoid taking revenge
Question 27 – ✅ (c) Helping someone others have ignored
Question 28 – ✅ (b) blind
Question 29 – ✅ (c) tax collector
Question 30 – ✅ (a) see Jesus above the crowd
Question 31 – ✅ (d) repentance and restitution
Question 32 – ✅ (b) people can change for the better
Question 33 – ✅ (a) communicating with God
Question 34 – ✅ (c) After receiving help or blessings
Question 35 – ✅ (d) guidance and forgiveness
Question 36 – ✅ (b) Sincerity and respect
Question 37 – ✅ (d) both privately and with others
Question 38 – ✅ (c) concern for others
Question 39 – ✅ (d) turning away from wrongdoing
Question 40 – ✅ (b) Helping a friend after settling a quarrel

Theory Marking Scheme
Question 1:
(a) Samuel. (2 marks)
(b) Listening, humility, reverence and readiness to obey. (4 marks)
(c) Respond respectfully and carry out good instructions faithfully. (4 marks)

Question 2:
(a) Letting go of an offence rather than seeking revenge. (2 marks)
(b) Acknowledgement of wrong, repentance, apology and willingness to forgive. (4 marks)
(c) Restores relationships; helps peace and personal healing. (4 marks)

Question 3:
(a) Bartimaeus or Zacchaeus. (2 marks)
(b) Jesus healed Bartimaeus and welcomed Zacchaeus. (4 marks)
(c) Show kindness, include others, support people in need. (4 marks)

Question 4:
(a) Communication with God. (2 marks)
(b) Jesus prayed for guidance, thanks, strength or others. (4 marks)
(c) Pray for wisdom, forgiveness, protection and health or peace. (4 marks)

Mark correct equivalent answers, explanations and labelled work within the taught syllabus.