Human Sexuality
10 Grade 10 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Human Sexuality, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
3 marksLearners read Leviticus 18:22, Romans 1:26-27 and 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and discuss the key inquiry question, 'Why are same-sex relationships unacceptable?' Give three reasons from Christian teaching why the Church considers same-sex sexual relationships unacceptable.
(3 marks)
Marking scheme
Any three of the following, 1 mark each (3 marks): - God created human beings male and female to complement each other (Genesis 1:27). - God ordained marriage as a union between a man and a woman who become one flesh (Genesis 2:24; Mark 10:6-9). - The Bible forbids sexual relations between people of the same sex (Leviticus 18:22; 20:13). - Paul describes such acts as going against the natural order God intended (Romans 1:26-27). - The Bible lists such practices among sins that keep people from inheriting the Kingdom of God (1 Corinthians 6:9-10). - Same-sex unions cannot fulfil God's command to be fruitful and multiply (Genesis 1:28). - The body is a temple of the Holy Spirit and should be used only as God intends (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). - Scripture records God's judgement on sexual immorality in Sodom and Gomorrah (Jude 1:7). (Note for teachers: accept answers that also recognise that Christians are called to respect the dignity of every person and to reject hatred or violence against anyone.)
Question 2
1 markWhile listing types of irresponsible sexual behaviour, a learner describes sexual relations between people who are closely related by blood, such as a parent and a child or a brother and a sister. Which term names this behaviour?
A. Prostitution
B. Incest
C. Fornication
D. Adultery
(1 mark)
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4 marksA school counsellor reports that a number of learners in the county have dropped out of school because of teenage pregnancy. Explain two causes of irresponsible sexual behaviour among the youth in Kenya today.
(4 marks)
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1 markDuring a youth seminar on male-female relationships, a chaplain reads Mark 10:6-9. Which teaching did Jesus give in this passage?
A. It is better for a person never to marry at all
B. What God has joined together, no one should separate
C. A man may divorce his wife for any reason he finds
D. A marriage ends once the couple fails to have children
(1 mark)
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4 marksThe CRE club is designing a poster with the message 'Stay Safe! Avoid Sex Before Marriage!'. Propose four ways in which a Christian youth can avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour.
(4 marks)
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4 marksA panel made up of a chaplain and a school counsellor is discussing appropriate boy-girl relationships with Grade 10 learners. Outline four Christian guidelines for healthy relationships between boys and girls in school.
(4 marks)
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1 markKevin tells his friends that dating and courtship mean exactly the same thing. Which statement correctly distinguishes courtship from dating?
A. Courtship involves meeting several partners at the same time
B. Courtship is a relationship meant to lead to marriage
C. Courtship is a casual friendship with no long-term aim
D. Courtship begins only after the wedding has taken place
(1 mark)
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6 marksSome Grade 10 learners argue that there is nothing wrong with dating while still in school. Explain three reasons why young people in school should avoid dating.
(6 marks)
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4 marksAfter reading 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 and Hebrews 13:4, members of a youth group are asked what the passages teach about sexual behaviour. Outline four lessons Christians learn from these passages.
(4 marks)
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5 marksIn a CRE lesson, learners read Genesis 1:27 and Genesis 2:20-24.
(a) Explain the meaning of human sexuality. (2 marks)
(b) Outline three teachings about human sexuality from these passages. (3 marks)
(5 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) 2 marks: - Human sexuality is the state of being male or female as created by God (1 mark), including the physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects that shape a person's identity, feelings and behaviour as a man or a woman (1 mark). (b) Any three of the following, 1 mark each (3 marks): - God created human beings male and female (Genesis 1:27). - Both male and female were created in the image of God and are equal in dignity. - Human sexuality is a gift from God and is good. - Man and woman were created to complement one another; the woman was made as a suitable helper / companion for the man (Genesis 2:20-22). - Man and woman share the same nature; the woman was formed from the man's rib (Genesis 2:21-23). - God intended sexual union for marriage, where a man leaves his parents and is united to his wife (Genesis 2:24). - In marriage the man and woman become one flesh (Genesis 2:24). - God is the author of marriage; he brought the woman to the man.
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