House of God

14 Grade 4 Religious Education (CRE) questions on House of God, with worked marking schemes. 14 questions are available on this topic in full.

  1. Question 1

    1 mark

    As a young boy, Jesus was found in the temple in Jerusalem:

    A. listening to and asking the teachers questions

    B. selling goods

    C. sleeping in a corner

    D. playing games

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  2. Question 2

    2 marks

    State two reasons why the church is called the house of God.

    (2 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Any two of: it is where God is worshipped, it is where Christians meet God in prayer, God's presence is honoured there, God's word is taught there. 1 mark each.

  3. Question 3

    2 marks

    State two things that Christians do in the house of God.

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  4. Question 4

    3 marks

    Give three ways in which learners can show respect while in the house of God.

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  5. Question 5

    1 mark

    The people who lead worship and teach the word of God in church are called:

    A. farmers

    B. doctors

    C. drivers

    D. pastors

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  6. Question 6

    3 marks

    Suggest three ways in which children can help to take care of their church building.

    (3 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Any three of: sweeping/cleaning, arranging the seats, not writing on the walls, watering flowers/plants, keeping the compound tidy, reporting any damage. 1 mark each.

  7. Question 7

    6 marks

    Jesus drove the traders out of the temple. (a) Why was Jesus angry with the traders? (2 marks) (b) Explain two ways in which Christians today can keep the house of God holy. (4 marks)

    (6 marks)

    Marking scheme

    (a) They had turned the house of prayer into a market/place of trade, which was disrespectful to God (2). (b) Any two, 2 marks each: worship with reverence, keep it clean, not use it for business, behave well and quietly, use it for prayer and worship.

  8. Question 8

    1 mark

    One good way of taking care of the house of God is by:

    A. writing on the walls

    B. keeping it clean

    C. leaving litter around

    D. breaking the seats

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  9. Question 9

    1 mark

    When a Christian enters the house of God, he or she should behave with:

    A. respect

    B. anger

    C. carelessness

    D. noise

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  10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Which of these activities is done in the house of God?

    A. buying and selling

    B. praying and singing

    C. playing football

    D. ploughing the land

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  11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Jesus taught that the house of God should be called a house of:

    A. rest

    B. trade

    C. meetings

    D. prayer

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  12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Jesus became angry and drove out the traders who had turned the temple into a:

    A. farm

    B. school

    C. market

    D. home

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  13. Question 13

    1 mark

    The special place where Christians gather to worship God is called the:

    A. hospital

    B. stadium

    C. market

    D. church

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  14. Question 14

    4 marks

    (a) Where did Joseph and Mary find the young Jesus after searching for Him? (1 mark) (b) What was Jesus doing there? (1 mark) (c) State two lessons Christians learn from this story. (2 marks)

    (4 marks)

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    (a) In the temple (in Jerusalem) (1). (b) Sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking questions (1). (c) Any two, 1 mark each: love God's house, seek to learn about God, obey parents, respect the house of God.

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