The Bible as a Guide

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

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which group of people mainly wrote down the messages found in the Bible as inspired by God?

   A. Fishermen only

   B. Kings and soldiers

   C. Prophets, apostles and other chosen people

   D. Traders and farmers

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Which of the following books is found in the New Testament?

   A. Leviticus

   B. Matthew

   C. Genesis

   D. Exodus

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   The Ten Commandments, which guide people on how to live, were given to:

   A. Moses

   B. Paul

   C. Abraham

   D. David

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which of the following describes the correct way to handle a Bible with respect?

   A. Throwing it on the floor

   B. Keeping it clean and reading it carefully

   C. Stepping on it

   D. Tearing out its pages

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   How can reading the Bible daily help a Grade 5 learner?

   A. It makes them forget their friends

   B. It teaches them how to cheat in exams

   C. It helps them win fights

   D. It guides them to make good choices and know God

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Peter was confused about whether to tell the truth after breaking a window. Which part of the Bible would best guide him on honesty?

   A. The page numbers

   B. The list of names in a genealogy

   C. The map at the back of the Bible

   D. The teachings and commandments of God

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7. Question 7

   4 marks

   Explain how a Grade 5 learner can locate the Bible verse Mark 4:3. Describe what each part of the reference means.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Mark = the name of the book, so the learner turns to the book of Mark (2 marks); 4 = the chapter number, so they find chapter 4 (1 mark); 3 = the verse number, so they read verse 3 (1 mark). (Max 4 marks)

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   A friend tells you that fighting is a good way to solve problems. Using the Bible as a guide, you should:

   A. Ignore the Bible completely

   B. Advise them that the Bible teaches peace and forgiveness

   C. Encourage more fighting

   D. Agree and start fighting

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9. Question 9

   4 marks

   The Bible teaches good values. State TWO values learned from the Bible and give one action that shows each value.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Award 2 marks each (1 value, 1 action): honesty - telling the truth even when it is hard; love - helping the needy; forgiveness - pardoning a friend who wronged you; obedience - following parents' instructions; kindness - sharing food with the hungry. (Max 4 marks)

10. Question 10

    4 marks

    State FOUR ways in which the Bible guides Christians in their daily lives.

    (4 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Award 1 mark each: it teaches them how to live good/moral lives; it helps them make right decisions; it comforts them when they are troubled; it teaches them about God/His love; it corrects them when they do wrong; it teaches them to love and forgive others. (Max 4 marks)

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    In the Bible reference Psalm 23:1, the number '1' stands for the:

    A. Verse

    B. Chapter

    C. Book

    D. Testament

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    The Bible is divided into two main parts. These are the:

    A. Psalms and Proverbs

    B. Genesis and Revelation

    C. Matthew and Mark

    D. Old Testament and New Testament

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13. Question 13

    4 marks

    (a) Name the two main divisions of the Bible.

    (b) Give one book found in each division.

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    A learner wants to find the reference John 3:16. In this reference, the number '3' stands for the:

    A. Page

    B. Book number

    C. Chapter

    D. Verse

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    The Bible is often called the 'Word of God' because it:

    A. Was found under the sea

    B. Was written only by kings

    C. Is the biggest book in the world

    D. Contains God's message and guidance to people

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    The Bible teaches people to love their neighbours. A person who follows this teaching would:

    A. Help a neighbour carry heavy shopping

    B. Take a neighbour's property

    C. Refuse to help a sick neighbour

    D. Insult a neighbour's children

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17. Question 17

    3 marks

    Give THREE reasons why Christians should read the Bible.

    (3 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Award 1 mark each: to know and understand God/His will; to learn how to live well and please God; to get comfort and encouragement; to learn from the examples of people in the Bible; to grow in faith. (Max 3 marks)

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