The Early Church

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

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   The first Christian martyr, who was stoned to death for his faith, was:

   A. Paul

   B. Barnabas

   C. Stephen

   D. Peter

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   The believers in the early church shared their belongings and helped one another. This shows that they lived in:

   A. Selfishness

   B. Fear and hatred

   C. Competition

   D. Unity and love

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3. Question 3

   4 marks

   The believers in the early church helped one another. State FOUR ways in which learners can help needy members in their school community today.

   (4 marks)

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   Award 1 mark each: sharing food with the hungry; giving books/pens to those who lack; helping the sick or injured; comforting the sad; contributing money/items for the needy; helping fellow pupils with school work; visiting and encouraging one another. (Max 4 marks)

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples in the form of:

   A. A bright rainbow

   B. Tongues of fire

   C. A flowing river

   D. A gentle rain

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   After receiving the Holy Spirit, the disciples were able to:

   A. Become invisible

   B. Turn stones into gold

   C. Fly in the sky

   D. Preach the good news boldly

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   A group of new believers decided to sell some of their property to help the poor members in their church. Their action was similar to that of the:

   A. Temple traders

   B. Early church believers

   C. Roman soldiers

   D. Egyptian pharaohs

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7. Question 7

   4 marks

   (a) Name the day on which the disciples received the Holy Spirit.

   (b) State two changes that happened to the disciples after receiving the Holy Spirit.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) The day of Pentecost (2 marks). (b) Award 1 mark each: they became bold/courageous; they preached the good news; they were able to speak in different languages/tongues; they performed miracles; they stopped being afraid. (Max 2 marks for part b)

8. Question 8

   4 marks

   State FOUR activities that the believers in the early church did when they met together.

   (4 marks)

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   Award 1 mark each: they prayed together; they broke bread/shared meals; they listened to the apostles' teaching; they shared their property/possessions; they helped the needy; they praised/worshipped God; they fellowshipped together. (Max 4 marks)

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   On the day of Pentecost, the disciples received the:

   A. Ten Commandments

   B. Holy Spirit

   C. New temple

   D. Golden crown

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Peter and John healed a lame man at the temple gate. They told the man they had no silver or gold but healed him in the name of:

    A. The temple priests

    B. Moses

    C. King David

    D. Jesus Christ

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    The good news about Jesus spread from Jerusalem to many other places because the early Christians were:

    A. Silent about their faith

    B. Active in preaching and witnessing

    C. Only interested in wealth

    D. Afraid to leave their homes

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Which value did the early church show when the members shared everything they had so that no one was in need?

    A. Generosity

    B. Jealousy

    C. Greed

    D. Pride

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13. Question 13

    3 marks

    State THREE works of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the early Christians.

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    The early Christians met together to pray, break bread and listen to the teachings of the apostles. This teaches modern Christians the importance of:

    A. Fellowship and worship together

    B. Keeping the good news secret

    C. Ignoring prayer

    D. Staying away from others

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    The apostles preached the good news even when they were arrested and warned to stop. This shows that they had:

    A. Fear

    B. Doubt

    C. Courage and faith

    D. Weakness

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16. Question 16

    6 marks

    Explain THREE ways in which Christians today can follow the example of the early church.

    (6 marks)

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    Award 2 marks each (point + explanation): sharing with the needy - helping the poor in the community; praying together - meeting for worship and fellowship; living in unity/love - avoiding quarrels and helping one another; spreading the good news - telling others about Jesus; being courageous in faith - standing firm even in difficulties. (Max 6 marks)

17. Question 17

    1 mark

    The apostle who was once known as Saul and persecuted Christians before becoming a great preacher was:

    A. Thomas

    B. Peter

    C. John

    D. Paul

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