Examination on Christian Religion Studies
Class: Primary 5
Term: Third Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is one of the three persons in the Godhead. (a) Angel (b) Holy Spirit (c) Mary (d) Moses
2. The Holy Spirit helps believers to live a life of ________. (a) sin (b) faithfulness (c) laziness (d) hatred
3. God demonstrated His great love for mankind by sending ________ to die for our sins. (a) Abraham (b) Moses (c) Jesus (d) Elijah
4. Which of the following is a way the Holy Spirit influences our daily life? (a) Making us selfish (b) Guiding us to do good (c) Encouraging us to hate (d) Making us proud
5. All of these are reasons why we should love one another except ________. (a) it makes God happy (b) it promotes peace (c) it shows we are Christians (d) it makes us richer
6. Which is NOT a reward of having the Holy Spirit? (a) Spiritual growth (b) Blessings (c) Eternal suffering (d) Guidance
7. The main reason Jesus died for the world is ________. (a) to show His power (b) to save mankind from sin (c) to become a king (d) to punish the wicked
8. The correct step in showing love to others is ________. (a) only loving those who love us (b) loving even sinners (c) only loving family (d) loving only rich people
9. Which of these is not a person of the Trinity? (a) God the Father (b) God the Son (c) God the Holy Spirit (d) God the Angel
10. The parable of the master and the talents teaches us about ________. (a) laziness (b) rewards for faithfulness (c) stealing (d) selfishness
11. When we work for God and walk with God, we are promised ________. (a) punishment (b) rewards (c) poverty (d) sickness
12. An example of faithful living is ________. (a) telling lies (b) always obeying God’s word (c) fighting with friends (d) being disobedient
13. The Holy Spirit makes God’s love to dwell in believers, helping them to ________. (a) hate others (b) show love in actions (c) be proud (d) be jealous
14. Understanding the Holy Spirit as God means recognizing Him as ________. (a) a spirit animal (b) a human being (c) part of the Godhead (d) an imaginary friend
15. God’s work in believers through the Holy Spirit includes ________. (a) making them commit sin (b) empowering them to live righteously (c) making them sad (d) causing confusion
16. The meaning of faithfulness is ________. (a) being unreliable (b) being loyal and trustworthy (c) being selfish (d) being hateful
17. One way to love people, including sinners, is by ________. (a) avoiding them (b) judging them (c) preaching the gospel to them (d) ignoring them
18. The rewards for faithful people are part of God’s ________. (a) punishment system (b) reward system (c) anger (d) forgetfulness
19. The story of the talents teaches us to use our gifts ________. (a) selfishly (b) for personal gain only (c) wisely for God’s glory (d) to boast
20. Which of the following best describes the influence of the Holy Spirit? (a) It brings confusion. (b) It leads to spiritual growth. (c) It encourages bad habits. (d) It makes us lazy.

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

1. (a) What do you understand by the term ‘Trinity’? (2 marks)
(b) Explain two ways the Holy Spirit influences a believer’s daily life. (3 marks)
(c) How does the Holy Spirit help believers to live a faithful life? (3 marks)
(d) State two benefits of having the Holy Spirit. (2 marks)

2. (a) Explain what is meant by God demonstrating love through Jesus. (2 marks)
(b) Give three reasons why Jesus died for the world. (3 marks)
(c) Describe how the Holy Spirit helps believers to show love in actions. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two reasons why it is important to love one another. (2 marks)

3. (a) Define faithfulness. (2 marks)
(b) Explain how a believer can demonstrate faithfulness to God through the Holy Spirit. (3 marks)
(c) What is God’s reward system for faithful people? (3 marks)
(d) List two lessons we can learn from the parable of the master and the talents. (2 marks)

4. (a) Identify two ways Christians can show love to people, including sinners. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the meaning of ‘loving like God loves’. (3 marks)
(c) Describe three rewards or blessings that come from living and working in the Holy Spirit. (3 marks)
(d) How does understanding the Holy Spirit as God help believers? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Holy Spirit
Question 2 – ✅ (b) faithfulness
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Jesus
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Guiding us to do good
Question 5 – ✅ (d) it makes us richer
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Eternal suffering
Question 7 – ✅ (b) to save mankind from sin
Question 8 – ✅ (b) loving even sinners
Question 9 – ✅ (d) God the Angel
Question 10 – ✅ (b) rewards for faithfulness
Question 11 – ✅ (b) rewards
Question 12 – ✅ (b) always obeying God’s word
Question 13 – ✅ (b) show love in actions
Question 14 – ✅ (c) part of the Godhead
Question 15 – ✅ (b) empowering them to live righteously
Question 16 – ✅ (b) being loyal and trustworthy
Question 17 – ✅ (c) preaching the gospel to them
Question 18 – ✅ (b) reward system
Question 19 – ✅ (c) wisely for God’s glory
Question 20 – ✅ (b) It leads to spiritual growth.