The Ten Commandments
18 Grade 6 Religious Education (CRE) questions on The Ten Commandments, with worked marking schemes. 18 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markWhich commandment teaches children to obey and respect their parents?
A. You shall not kill
B. Keep the Sabbath holy
C. You shall not steal
D. Honour your father and your mother
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1 markThrough which prophet did God give the Ten Commandments to the people of Israel on Mount Sinai?
A. Elijah
B. David
C. Abraham
D. Moses
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1 markHow many commandments in total did God give to Moses?
A. Seven
B. Twelve
C. Ten
D. Five
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1 mark'You shall have no other gods before me.' This commandment teaches Christians to:
A. Worship only the true God
B. Follow witchcraft
C. Worship many idols
D. Ignore prayer
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3 marksGive three reasons why the Ten Commandments are important to Christians today.
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Any three: they guide people on how to live rightly; they teach love for God and neighbour; they help maintain order/peace in society; they show what is right and wrong; they strengthen relationship with God; they help avoid sin. (1 mark each, max 3)
Question 6
1 markWhich commandment is broken when a person worships an idol instead of God?
A. You shall not make for yourself an idol
B. You shall not kill
C. You shall not steal
D. Honour your parents
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1 markOn which mountain did God give Moses the Ten Commandments?
A. Mount Carmel
B. Mount Nebo
C. Mount Zion
D. Mount Sinai
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4 marksState four of the Ten Commandments that guide a person's relationship with fellow human beings.
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1 markOtieno is tempted by his friend to copy answers during an exam. Which commandment would he be breaking if he agrees?
A. Honour your parents
B. You shall not bear false witness
C. You shall not steal
D. Keep the Sabbath holy
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3 marks(a) State the commandment that forbids taking another person's life.
(b) Give two ways young people can promote respect for life in their community.
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(a) 'You shall not kill/murder' (1 mark). (b) Any two ways, 1 mark each, max 2: avoid fighting/violence; care for the sick; discourage abortion/harmful practices; protect the weak; promote peace/reconciliation; avoid dangerous behaviour. Total 3 marks.
Question 11
3 marksExplain three ways in which a Grade 6 learner can obey the commandment 'Honour your father and your mother' at home.
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1 markThe Ten Commandments can be divided into two groups. The first group mainly teaches people about their relationship with:
A. God
B. Their neighbours
C. Animals
D. Money
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1 mark'You shall not steal.' A learner who finds a lost wallet and returns it to the owner is obeying this commandment by showing:
A. Greed
B. Pride
C. Anger
D. Honesty
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1 markA commandment that guides Christians to always tell the truth is:
A. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour
B. You shall not make idols
C. Remember the Sabbath day
D. You shall not commit adultery
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1 markWhich of the following actions best shows obedience to the commandment 'You shall not covet'?
A. Being jealous of a classmate's new shoes
B. Stealing a friend's pen
C. Wishing harm on a neighbour
D. Being content with what you have
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1 markThe Ten Commandments were written on tablets made of:
A. Wood
B. Clay
C. Gold
D. Stone
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4 marksExplain two ways in which obeying the Ten Commandments brings peace to a community.
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Any two, each explained: reduces crime such as theft and murder; builds honesty and trust among people; promotes respect for one another; strengthens family relationships through respect for parents; encourages love for God and neighbour. (2 marks each, max 4)
Question 18
4 marksDescribe two consequences that a society may face when people ignore the commandment 'You shall not steal.'
(4 marks)
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Any two, each explained: increased crime/insecurity; loss of trust among people; poverty as property is lost; imprisonment of offenders; broken relationships; fear in the community. (2 marks each: 1 for point, 1 for explanation, max 4)
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