Christian Ethics and Morality
10 Grade 10 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Christian Ethics and Morality, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
4 marksBaraka finds a wallet containing Ksh 3,000 and an identity card near the school gate. That same week, a classmate insults him in front of others and he feels like hitting back. Explain how Baraka can apply each of the following Christian values in these situations:
(a) Honesty (2 marks)
(b) Self-control (2 marks)
(4 marks)
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1 markDuring a CRE lesson, Wanjiru looks up the term 'Christian ethics' in a Bible dictionary. Which of the following best describes what she should find?
A. The customs that a community hands down from one generation to another
B. The laws passed by Parliament to govern the conduct of citizens
C. The study of right and wrong conduct based on Christian teachings
D. The rules of worship and liturgy followed in church services
(1 mark)
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4 marksYouth leaders in a church in Kiambu County are worried that many teenagers in the area have started taking alcohol and other drugs. Propose four solutions the church and the youth themselves can use to address this problem.
(4 marks)
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1 markGrooming is one of the ethical dangers facing teenagers today. Which of the following situations is an example of grooming?
A. A counsellor invites a learner's parents to a meeting at the school
B. An adult buys a learner gifts and insists their chats stay secret
C. A coach praises a player's hard work in front of the whole team
D. A youth leader takes the members of his group to a church camp
(1 mark)
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1 markOtieno walks to school every morning along a busy road that has no pavement. He wants to observe the road safety regulations taught in Kenya. Where should he walk?
A. On whichever side happens to have fewer vehicles
B. On the left side of the road, with traffic behind him
C. On the right side of the road, facing oncoming traffic
D. Along the centre of the road, where drivers can see him
(1 mark)
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5 marksA group of Grade 10 learners travels to a music festival by matatu, and some of them later ride boda bodas to their hotel.
(a) List three road safety regulations the learners should observe as passengers. (3 marks)
(b) Explain why a Christian should obey road safety regulations. (2 marks)
(5 marks)
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(a) Any three of the following, 1 mark each (3 marks): - Wear a seatbelt throughout the journey in the matatu. - Do not board an overloaded vehicle or motorcycle. - Wear a helmet (and reflective jacket) when riding on a boda boda. - Board and alight only at designated stages and only when the vehicle has stopped. - Do not distract the driver, e.g. by shouting or playing loud music. - Keep head and hands inside the vehicle. - Refuse to travel with a driver or rider who is drunk, over-speeding or using a phone. - Ride only one passenger per motorcycle and sit astride facing forward. - Use a licensed, roadworthy vehicle. (b) Any one well-explained reason, 2 marks (1 mark for the reason, 1 for explanation) (2 marks): - Life is sacred / a gift from God (Genesis 1:27; Exodus 20:13), so a Christian must protect his or her own life and the lives of others. - Christians are commanded to obey those in authority (Romans 13:1), and traffic laws are set by the government for the common good. - Love for one's neighbour (Matthew 22:39) means not endangering other road users. - The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19) and must be kept from harm.
Question 7
4 marksNjeri, a Grade 10 learner, spends most nights chatting and scrolling on social media until the early hours of the morning. Explain two ways in which addiction to social media may affect her as a Christian youth.
(4 marks)
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1 markKiprono is alone in the examination room after the invigilator steps out for a few minutes. Nobody would notice if he opened his notes, and no one is reminding him of the rules, yet a strong inner voice tells him that cheating would be wrong. Which source of Christian ethics is guiding his decision at that moment?
A. Church tradition
B. The laws of the state
C. Human conscience
D. The Christian community
(1 mark)
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4 marksMembers of the Christian Union in a Grade 10 class are preparing a chart on where Christians get guidance on moral behaviour. Outline four sources of Christian ethics they should include on the chart.
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4 marksAkinyi has just opened her first social media account on her guardian's smartphone. Outline four ethical practices she should observe to stay safe and behave responsibly when using the internet.
(4 marks)
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Any four of the following, 1 mark each (4 marks): - Keep passwords and personal details (home address, school, phone number) private. - Avoid chatting with or agreeing to meet strangers she has met online. - Do not post, share or forward insulting, hateful or false messages (avoid cyberbullying and fake news). - Avoid visiting or sharing pornographic and other immoral sites or content. - Respect other people's privacy, e.g. do not post photos of others without their permission. - Verify information from reliable sources before believing or sharing it. - Avoid plagiarism; acknowledge the owner of materials she uses. - Report suspicious contacts, threats or harassment to a parent, teacher or the authorities. - Log out and use privacy settings / strong passwords; avoid clicking unknown links. - Limit the time she spends online so that it does not interfere with study, rest and prayer. - Obey the law on computer misuse and cybercrimes and use the internet for good purposes such as learning and evangelism.
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