Interpersonal Relationships among Christians

14 Grade 6 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Interpersonal Relationships among Christians, with worked marking schemes. 14 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   During group work, one pupil refuses to share ideas and wants all the credit. To keep good relationships, the group should encourage him to practise:

   A. Selfishness and pride

   B. Silence and anger

   C. Cooperation and sharing

   D. Competition and jealousy

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2. Question 2

   4 marks

   State FOUR ways in which Grade 6 pupils can promote good relationships with one another in school.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   1 mark each (max 4): showing respect to one another; sharing and helping those in need; forgiving those who wrong them; avoiding fights and quarrels; cooperating in group work; being honest and truthful; encouraging one another; greeting each other politely.

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   When a friend hurts you and later says sorry, the Christian response is to:

   A. Ignore them forever

   B. Forgive them

   C. Seek revenge

   D. Tell everyone to hate them

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   In the parable of the Good Samaritan, the person who helped the wounded man was considered a good neighbour because he:

   A. Showed mercy and helped the one in need

   B. Belonged to the same tribe

   C. Was rich and important

   D. Passed by on the other side

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Which of the following helps to build good relationships among Christians in a school?

   A. Gossip and jealousy

   B. Selfishness and pride

   C. Fighting and revenge

   D. Respect, kindness and cooperation

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6. Question 6

   3 marks

   A new pupil joins your class and feels lonely and left out. As a Christian, describe THREE ways you would show love and friendship to him.

   (3 marks)

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   1 mark each (max 3): greet and welcome him warmly; introduce him to other pupils; help him find his way around/with lessons; invite him to play or sit together; share learning materials; listen to and encourage him.

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Two pupils in Grade 6 have quarrelled over a football. According to Christian teaching, the best way to solve their conflict is to:

   A. Talk it over calmly and forgive each other

   B. Refuse to talk to each other again

   C. Fight until one wins

   D. Report to everyone to shame the other

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Which of the following actions best shows love and care among Christian pupils?

   A. Laughing at a pupil who has failed

   B. Sharing food with a hungry classmate

   C. Spreading rumours about others

   D. Refusing to help a new pupil

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9. Question 9

   4 marks

   Give FOUR things that can destroy good relationships among Christians.

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    A pupil notices a classmate being bullied. The most Christian way to respond is to:

    A. Laugh and walk away

    B. Join in the bullying

    C. Encourage the bully

    D. Report to a teacher and support the victim

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Honesty in relationships among Christians means:

    A. Cheating quietly

    B. Keeping secrets that harm others

    C. Telling the truth and being trustworthy

    D. Only being truthful to friends

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12. Question 12

    6 marks

    Using the parable of the Good Samaritan, explain THREE qualities of a good neighbour that Christians should copy.

    (6 marks)

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    2 marks each (max 6), 1 point + 1 explanation: compassion/mercy (he felt pity and helped the wounded man); kindness (he bandaged the wounds and cared for him); generosity (he paid for the man's care at the inn); selflessness (he helped a stranger of a different background); willingness to help those in need regardless of who they are.

13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Jesus taught, 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' A neighbour in this teaching means:

    A. Only people who live next to us

    B. Only fellow Christians

    C. Only members of our family

    D. Every person we meet and interact with

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14. Question 14

    6 marks

    Explain THREE reasons why forgiveness is important in relationships among Christians.

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    2 marks each (max 6), 1 point + 1 explanation: it restores broken relationships (brings peace between people); it frees one from anger and bitterness (brings inner peace); it follows Jesus' teaching and example (Christians are called to forgive as God forgives); it prevents revenge and further conflict; it promotes unity in the community.

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