God's Rest and Leisure
16 Grade 6 Religious Education (CRE) questions on God's Rest and Leisure, with worked marking schemes. 16 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
3 marksGive three reasons why rest is important for the human body.
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1 markWanjiku's family goes to church every Sunday and then spends the afternoon resting and visiting relatives. Which Christian value about rest are they practising?
A. Setting aside time to worship God and relax
B. Refusing to help neighbours
C. Working continuously without any break
D. Avoiding all family gatherings
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1 markWhich of the following is the BEST example of a healthy leisure activity for a Grade 6 learner?
A. Watching harmful films late into the night
B. Bullying younger children for fun
C. Playing football with friends in the evening
D. Idling and abusing drugs
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4 marks(a) Identify two harmful ways some young people misuse their leisure time.
(b) Suggest two better alternatives they could choose instead.
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(a) Any two harmful: drug/alcohol abuse; watching immoral films; idling in bad company; gambling; bullying others. (b) Any two better: playing sports; reading; helping at home; joining a talent club. (1 mark each, max 4)
Question 5
1 markDuring the holidays, Baraka spends his free time coaching younger children in athletics. This use of leisure mainly helps him to develop his:
A. Habit of laziness
B. Disrespect for elders
C. Talent and skills
D. Fear of others
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1 markWhich of the following activities would best help a Christian relax the mind while also caring for creation?
A. Cutting down all trees in the forest
B. Killing wild animals for sport
C. Gardening and watering flowers at home
D. Polluting the river with waste
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3 marksExplain how a Christian family can honour God on the Sabbath day.
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4 marksExplain two reasons why it is important to balance work, rest and leisure in life.
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Any two, each explained: it keeps the body and mind healthy; it prevents stress/exhaustion from overwork; it gives time to worship God and be with family; it improves productivity when working; it allows growth of talents. (2 marks each, max 4)
Question 9
1 markChristians rest on the Sabbath mainly in order to:
A. Show they are lazy
B. Avoid going to school
C. Compete with their neighbours
D. Honour God and renew their strength
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3 marksGive three activities a Christian family can do together during their leisure time to strengthen family bonds.
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Any three: playing games together; going for a nature walk/picnic; reading the Bible and praying together; visiting relatives or the sick; sharing meals and stories; doing community service together. (1 mark each, max 3)
Question 11
1 markA learner who spends every free moment glued to a screen and never rests or plays outside is likely to suffer from:
A. Excellent fitness
B. Strong friendships
C. Good sleep
D. Poor health and tiredness
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1 markWhich one of the following shows misuse of leisure time?
A. Engaging in drug abuse with peers
B. Reading storybooks at home
C. Helping parents in the shamba
D. Joining a school music club
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1 markWhy did God bless the seventh day and set it apart, according to the Bible?
A. Because He was tired and weak
B. Because human beings demanded a holiday
C. Because He had finished creating and made it holy
D. Because the angels asked Him to
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1 markWhich of the following shows that God is a God of order in creation?
A. He created without any purpose
B. He created in an organised way over six days and rested
C. He created everything at once by accident
D. He created only on the seventh day
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1 markAccording to the creation account in Genesis, God rested on which day after completing His work of creation?
A. The seventh day
B. The first day
C. The fifth day
D. The sixth day
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4 marksState four ways in which a Grade 6 Christian learner can spend leisure time wisely.
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Any four: playing games/sports; reading storybooks or the Bible; helping parents with chores; visiting and helping the sick or elderly; joining school clubs (music, drama, scouts); resting/sleeping to renew strength; developing a talent or hobby. (1 mark each, max 4)
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