Bible Stories

17 Grade 5 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Bible Stories, with worked marking schemes. 17 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   6 marks

   Explain three reasons why it is important for children to read and learn Bible stories.

   (6 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any three well-explained (2 marks each): they learn about God and His works; they learn good values such as honesty, obedience and kindness; the stories guide them on how to live rightly; their faith in God grows; they learn from the examples of people in the Bible.

2. Question 2

   1 mark

   What special gift from his father made Joseph's brothers jealous of him?

   A. A war shield

   B. A coat of many colours

   C. A silver ring

   D. A golden crown

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Daniel was thrown into a den of what kind of animals because he continued praying to God?

   A. Snakes

   B. Wolves

   C. Bears

   D. Lions

   (1 mark)

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4. Question 4

   3 marks

   State three things Noah did to obey God's instructions before the flood.

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5. Question 5

   3 marks

   Jonah tried to run away from the work God gave him.

   (a) To which city had God told Jonah to go?

   (b) What lesson do Christians learn from Jonah about obeying God?

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Which young shepherd boy trusted God and killed the giant Goliath using a sling and a stone?

   A. Saul

   B. Samuel

   C. Jonathan

   D. David

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Which prophet was swallowed by a big fish after trying to run away from God?

   A. Elijah

   B. Jonah

   C. Amos

   D. Isaiah

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   Daniel continued to pray to God even when it was forbidden. Explain two lessons Christians learn from Daniel.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any two well-explained (2 marks each): we should be faithful and constant in prayer even in hard times; we should have courage to stand for our faith even when it is dangerous; God protects those who remain faithful to Him.

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   After his brothers sold him, Joseph was taken to which country?

   A. Canaan

   B. Egypt

   C. Rome

   D. Babylon

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Who obeyed God by building an ark to save his family and the animals from the great flood?

    A. Noah

    B. Moses

    C. David

    D. Abraham

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    God called Abraham to leave his country and promised to make him into a:

    A. Great army

    B. Great nation

    C. Great city

    D. Great mountain

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    What sign did God give as a promise that He would never again destroy the earth with a flood?

    A. A cloud

    B. A mountain

    C. A star

    D. A rainbow

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13. Question 13

    4 marks

    In the story of Joseph, he forgave his brothers even though they had wronged him.

    (a) Explain how Joseph treated his brothers when they came to Egypt.

    (b) State one way you can forgive others.

    (4 marks)

    Marking scheme

    (a) 2 marks: he did not take revenge; he forgave them, gave them food, and welcomed his whole family to live in Egypt. (b) Any one (2 marks): letting go of anger and not paying back a wrong; saying sorry/accepting an apology; being kind and helpful to the person who wronged you.

14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Baby Moses was hidden in a basket among the reeds of which river?

    A. The Nile

    B. The Euphrates

    C. The Red Sea

    D. The Jordan

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    How many people were saved inside Noah's ark during the flood?

    A. Twelve

    B. Two

    C. Eight

    D. Forty

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16. Question 16

    3 marks

    Give three lessons Christians learn from the story of David and Goliath.

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17. Question 17

    4 marks

    (a) Why were Joseph's brothers jealous of him?

    (b) State one good thing Joseph did after he became a leader in Egypt.

    (4 marks)

    Marking scheme

    (a) 2 marks: their father Jacob loved Joseph more and gave him the coat of many colours; Joseph had dreams showing his brothers would bow to him. (b) Any one (2 marks): he stored food during the years of plenty; he saved Egypt and many people from famine; he forgave his brothers and welcomed his family.

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