Teachings of Jesus Christ

19 Grade 5 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Teachings of Jesus Christ, with worked marking schemes. 19 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Jesus fed a large crowd of people using five loaves of bread and two fish. This miracle teaches Christians that Jesus:

   A. Wanted people to go hungry

   B. Cares about people's needs

   C. Refused to share

   D. Only helped the rich

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2. Question 2

   4 marks

   Jesus taught about forgiveness.

   (a) Explain why Christians should forgive those who wrong them.

   (b) Give one example of how you can forgive at school.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) Because Jesus taught and forgave others; God forgives us so we should forgive others; forgiveness brings peace and unity; it removes hatred/revenge (2 marks). (b) Award up to 2 marks: forgiving a classmate who broke your pencil; making peace with a friend after a quarrel; not seeking revenge on someone who insulted you. (Max 4 marks)

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   When a woman was caught in sin and people wanted to stone her, Jesus taught them about:

   A. Punishment

   B. Greed

   C. Forgiveness and mercy

   D. Revenge

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   A boy is teased by his friends and wants revenge. According to the teachings of Jesus, he should:

   A. Fight them harder

   B. Refuse to talk to anyone forever

   C. Insult them back

   D. Forgive them and show love

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   When teaching about prayer, Jesus taught His disciples the prayer that begins with the words:

   A. 'The Lord is my shepherd'

   B. 'In the beginning'

   C. 'Our Father who art in heaven'

   D. 'Blessed are the poor'

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   In the parable of the Prodigal Son, when the lost son returned home, his father:

   A. Punished him severely

   B. Chased him away

   C. Welcomed him with joy and forgiveness

   D. Ignored him

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   In the parable of the Lost Sheep, the shepherd left the ninety-nine sheep to look for the one that was lost. This teaches that God:

   A. Does not care about people

   B. Only loves rich people

   C. Forgets those who go astray

   D. Cares for and seeks even one lost person

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   In the parable of the Sower, the seed that fell on good soil and produced a good harvest represents people who:

   A. Hear God's word and obey it

   B. Ignore God's word

   C. Forget everything they learn

   D. Refuse to listen

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Jesus welcomed little children and said the kingdom of God belongs to such as them. This shows that Jesus:

   A. Ignored children

   B. Disliked children

   C. Chased children away

   D. Valued and loved children

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10. Question 10

    4 marks

    Jesus taught His disciples how to pray using the Lord's Prayer.

    (a) State two things Christians ask for in the Lord's Prayer.

    (b) Give two reasons why prayer is important to Christians.

    (4 marks)

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    (a) Award 1 mark each: that God's name be honoured/hallowed; that God's kingdom come; daily bread/food; forgiveness of sins; to be led away from temptation; deliverance from evil (Max 2 marks). (b) Award 1 mark each: prayer helps them talk to/communicate with God; ask God for their needs; give thanks to God; grow closer to God (Max 2 marks). (Max 4 marks)

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    In the parable of the Good Samaritan, the person who helped the injured man on the road was a:

    A. Soldier

    B. Samaritan

    C. Levite

    D. Priest

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me.' A church that follows this teaching would:

    A. Ignore children's needs

    B. Punish children for attending

    C. Chase children out of church

    D. Welcome and teach children

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Jesus taught, 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' A learner who obeys this teaching would:

    A. Help a classmate who has fallen down

    B. Keep everything for themselves

    C. Laugh at those in need

    D. Refuse to share with classmates

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14. Question 14

    3 marks

    In the parable of the Lost Sheep, the shepherd searched for one lost sheep. State THREE lessons Christians learn from this parable.

    (3 marks)

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    Award 1 mark each: God cares for every person, even one; God searches for sinners who have gone astray; there is joy when a lost person returns to God; every individual is valuable to God; we should help bring back those who have gone astray. (Max 3 marks)

15. Question 15

    6 marks

    Explain THREE ways in which a Grade 5 learner can show love to others as Jesus taught.

    (6 marks)

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    Award 2 marks each (point + example): helping the needy - sharing food or books with a classmate who has none; forgiving others - pardoning a friend who wronged you; being kind - comforting a sad or sick classmate; respecting others - listening and not bullying; sharing - giving to those who lack. (Max 6 marks)

16. Question 16

    4 marks

    State FOUR values that Jesus taught His followers to practise.

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17. Question 17

    1 mark

    Jesus taught, 'Do to others what you would want them to do to you.' This teaching is often called the:

    A. Golden Rule

    B. Beatitudes

    C. Ten Commandments

    D. Lord's Prayer

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18. Question 18

    4 marks

    Read the scenario: A blind beggar sat by the roadside while a priest and a Levite passed by without helping him. Only a stranger stopped to help.

    (a) Which parable does this remind you of?

    (b) State two lessons Christians learn from this parable.

    (4 marks)

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    (a) The parable of the Good Samaritan (2 marks). (b) Award 1 mark each: we should help those in need regardless of who they are; we should show love/kindness to everyone; being a good neighbour means showing mercy; do not ignore people in trouble. (Max 2 marks for part b)

19. Question 19

    1 mark

    In the Beatitudes, Jesus said, 'Blessed are the peacemakers.' A peacemaker is a person who:

    A. Starts quarrels

    B. Encourages fighting

    C. Spreads rumours

    D. Helps people settle their disagreements

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