Leadership in the Bible: Moses

20 Grade 7 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Leadership in the Bible: Moses, with worked marking schemes. 20 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   When God commanded Moses to go to Pharaoh, Moses complained that he was not a good speaker. God provided a helper to speak for him. This helper was:

   A. Aaron, his brother

   B. Joshua, his servant

   C. Jethro, his father-in-law

   D. Miriam, his sister

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   As a leader, Moses often prayed to God on behalf of the Israelites when they sinned. This shows that he was a good:

   A. Intercessor/mediator between God and the people

   B. Trader who sold goods

   C. Builder of temples

   D. Warrior who fought enemies

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3. Question 3

   4 marks

   State four qualities of a good leader that Moses displayed while leading the Israelites.

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which of the following plagues was the LAST one God sent on Egypt through Moses before Pharaoh finally released the Israelites?

   A. A plague of locusts

   B. Death of the firstborn

   C. Three days of darkness

   D. Turning water into blood

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   During a CRE lesson on leadership, the teacher described how Moses received commandments from God on a mountain. On which mountain did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?

   A. Mount Carmel

   B. Mount Sinai

   C. Mount Zion

   D. Mount Nebo

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6. Question 6

   6 marks

   Explain three lessons Christian leaders today can learn from the leadership of Moses.

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   Any three, well explained (2 marks each): obey God and follow His guidance in leadership; be humble and not proud despite their position; delegate duties to others instead of doing everything alone; be patient and persevere when followers complain; intercede/pray for the people they lead; be courageous when facing challenges; care for the welfare of the people; lead by example.

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   A newly elected class prefect refuses the position, saying he is too shy to give instructions. Which quality of Moses as a leader should encourage him to accept and serve?

   A. Pride in his own abilities

   B. Fear of the people he leads

   C. Desire for wealth and fame

   D. Obedience to God's call despite personal weakness

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   Describe how God prepared and called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

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   Any four (1 mark each): Moses was saved as a baby and raised in Pharaoh's palace; he learned the ways of the Egyptians; he fled to Midian after killing an Egyptian and became a shepherd (gaining leadership experience); God appeared to him in the burning bush at Mount Horeb/Sinai; God revealed His name and commissioned him to free the Israelites; God gave him signs (staff into snake, leprous hand) to prove his authority; God gave Aaron to help him speak.

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   On Mount Sinai, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments written on:

   A. Sheets of gold

   B. Two tablets of stone

   C. A scroll of leather

   D. A wooden staff

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10. Question 10

    6 marks

    During a Sunday school lesson, children learnt how God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.

    (a) Describe how God called Moses at Mount Horeb. (3 marks)

    (b) State three qualities of a good leader that Christians can learn from Moses. (3 marks)

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    (a) Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law Jethro near Mount Horeb when he saw a bush that was burning but was not consumed. When he turned to look, God called him by name from the bush, telling him to remove his sandals because he was standing on holy ground. God revealed Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and commissioned Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt (Exodus 3:1-10). (3 marks) (b) Any three (1 mark each): - Obedience to God. - Humility. - Courage/boldness. - Patience/perseverance. - Faith/trust in God. - Concern for the welfare of his people. (3 marks)

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    To guide the Israelites through the wilderness, God led them by a pillar of cloud during the day and, during the night, a pillar of:

    A. Smoke only

    B. Stone

    C. Fire

    D. Water

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    When Moses' father-in-law saw him judging the people alone from morning to evening, he advised Moses to:

    A. Appoint capable leaders to help judge minor cases

    B. Ask Pharaoh to judge the people

    C. Stop judging the people altogether

    D. Judge only the wealthy Israelites

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    A Grade 7 learner read about a leader whom God called from a burning bush to deliver the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. This leader was:

    A. Abraham

    B. Moses

    C. David

    D. Joshua

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14. Question 14

    6 marks

    During a Sunday school lesson, children were taught how God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. (a) Describe how God called Moses at Mount Horeb. (3 marks) (b) Identify three qualities of a good leader that Christians today can learn from Moses. (3 marks)

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    (a) How God called Moses (Exodus 3:1-12): While Moses was looking after the flock of his father-in-law Jethro near Mount Horeb (the mountain of God), the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that the bush was burning but was not consumed, and when he went to look, God called him by name from the bush, saying 'Moses, Moses.' God told him to remove his sandals because he was standing on holy ground, identified Himself as the God of his father - the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - and commissioned Moses to go to Pharaoh to bring the Israelites out of Egypt. (b) Three qualities of a good leader learnt from Moses: (i) Obedience to God - Moses obeyed God's call despite his fears. (ii) Humility - Moses felt unworthy and depended on God's strength rather than his own. (iii) Courage/boldness - he confronted Pharaoh and demanded the release of the Israelites. (Other valid points: patience, faith/trust in God, perseverance, concern for his people.) Award any three.

15. Question 15

    1 mark

    During the Passover in Egypt, the Israelites were instructed to smear the blood of a lamb on their doorposts so that:

    A. The Egyptians would join them

    B. The angel of death would pass over their homes

    C. Their houses would be marked for burning

    D. Pharaoh would recognise their homes

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    During a CRE lesson on leadership, the teacher described how Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. According to Exodus, Moses received the Ten Commandments on:

    A. Mount Carmel

    B. Mount Sinai

    C. Mount Nebo

    D. Mount of Olives

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17. Question 17

    1 mark

    When God first called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, He appeared to him in a:

    A. Burning bush that was not consumed

    B. Vision during a battle

    C. Whirlwind of fire in a temple

    D. Pillar of gold

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18. Question 18

    3 marks

    Give three difficulties Moses faced while leading the Israelites in the wilderness.

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    Any three (1 mark each): the people grumbled/complained about food and water; they rebelled against him; they made and worshipped the golden calf; shortage of water and food; threats from enemies; the people longed to return to Egypt; his own tiredness from judging the people alone.

19. Question 19

    1 mark

    A Grade 7 learner read how God called a leader from a burning bush to rescue the Israelites. Through whom did God send the plagues that led to the freeing of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?

    A. Aaron

    B. Joshua

    C. Moses

    D. Abraham

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20. Question 20

    1 mark

    As the Israelites fled Egypt and were trapped at the Red Sea, Moses stretched out his hand and the sea:

    A. Rose into a mountain of ice

    B. Turned into blood

    C. Dried up permanently

    D. Divided so they could cross on dry ground

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