Acts of Compassion
13 Grade 8 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Acts of Compassion, with worked marking schemes. 13 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
6 marksNarrate the parable of the Good Samaritan as taught by Jesus.
(6 marks)
Marking scheme
Any six (1 mark each): A man was going from Jerusalem to Jericho; he fell among robbers who stripped, beat him and left him half dead; a priest came by, saw him and passed on the other side; a Levite also passed by on the other side; a Samaritan came, saw him and had compassion; he bandaged/poured oil and wine on his wounds; he put him on his own animal and took him to an inn; he cared for him and paid the innkeeper, promising to repay any extra on his return; Jesus concluded that the neighbour was the one who showed mercy and told them to 'Go and do likewise'.
Question 2
1 markIn Matthew 25, Jesus said that whatever we do for the least of His brothers, such as feeding the hungry and visiting the sick, we do it to
A. The priests
B. Him
C. Ourselves
D. The government
(1 mark)
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4 marksRead the scenario: 'On the way home, Amina sees a fellow pupil who has fallen off a bicycle and is bleeding, while others walk past laughing.' (a) State two Christian teachings that should guide Amina's response. (2 marks) (b) Give two actions Amina can take to show compassion. (2 marks)
(4 marks)
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(a) Any two: Love your neighbour as yourself; 'Go and do likewise' (Good Samaritan); whatever you do for the least you do for Jesus; do to others as you would have them do to you; have compassion/mercy. (b) Any two: Stop and help/comfort the pupil; clean and bandage the wound/give first aid; take or accompany the pupil to a health centre/home; report to a teacher or adult for assistance; stay with the pupil until help comes.
Question 4
1 markIn the parable of the Good Samaritan, both the priest and the Levite responded to the injured man by
A. Calling for help
B. Paying for his treatment
C. Passing by on the other side
D. Carrying him to an inn
(1 mark)
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1 markThe Good Samaritan bandaged the wounds, took the man to an inn and paid the innkeeper. This shows that true compassion involves
A. Reporting to authorities
B. Merely praying
C. Only feeling sorry
D. Practical, costly action
(1 mark)
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5 marksIdentify five ways in which Grade 8 learners can show acts of compassion in their school and community.
(5 marks)
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Any five (1 mark each): Helping the sick/injured classmates; sharing food/materials with the needy; visiting the elderly or orphans; comforting those who are grieving; assisting learners with disabilities; contributing to charity/harambee for the poor; being kind and forgiving to others; caring for the environment and animals.
Question 7
1 markIn the parable of the Good Samaritan, the person who stopped to help the wounded traveller was despised by the Jews. He was a
A. Priest
B. Levite
C. Samaritan
D. Roman soldier
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following is the best modern example of a Christian showing compassion in Kenya?
A. Boasting about wealth in church
B. Refusing to greet the poor
C. Charging high fees to help the sick
D. Volunteering to care for orphans at a rescue centre
(1 mark)
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1 markA Grade 8 learner saw a stranger collapse by the roadside while others walked past. Recalling the parable of the Good Samaritan, what lesson should guide her response (Luke 10:33-34)?
A. Help only people from her own community
B. Report the matter and walk away
C. Show mercy and care for anyone in need, even strangers
D. Wait for a religious leader to act first
(1 mark)
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1 markA learner read the parable Jesus told in Luke 10 about a man beaten by robbers on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho. Who showed true compassion by bandaging his wounds and caring for him?
A. A. The priest
B. B. The Levite
C. C. A Samaritan traveller
D. D. The innkeeper's servant
(1 mark)
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1 markWhen Jesus fed the crowd of about five thousand, He was moved to act because He had compassion on them, as they were like
A. Sheep without a shepherd
B. Farmers without land
C. Soldiers without weapons
D. Children without books
(1 mark)
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1 markA Grade 8 class collects food and clothes for a nearby children's home. This action best demonstrates
A. Pride before others
B. Competition for grades
C. Fear of teachers
D. Compassion for the needy
(1 mark)
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1 markJesus raised the son of the widow of Nain from death chiefly because He was moved with compassion for the widow who had
A. Lost her only son
B. No food to eat
C. No place to stay
D. Too many children
(1 mark)
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