2015 Christian Religious Studies (CRS) WAEC SSCE (School Candidates) May/June

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Christian Religious Studies - Objective

Darkness was not created during creation because
1. the earth was full of water
2. God's spirit was over the waters
3. darkness was already in existence
4. God wanted to have day and night.
The two creation stories agree that
1. man and woman were created on the same day
2. creation was carried out by spoken word
3. there was existing land mass before creation
4. creatures created were to be fruitful and multiply
Joseph was of a good behaviour because he
1. was loved and pampered by his father
2. interacted well with his prison inmates
3. love all that comes to him.
4. served diligently in Potiphar's house.
"Do you mean to kill me as you killed the Egyptian?” The statement made Moses aware of the fact that
1. Some Israelites did not like him
2. God was sending him to Midian
3. Pharoah was looking for his arrest
4. his killing of an Egyptians was known
God made Pharaoh to chase and bring the Israelites back to Egypt so that He would
1. show that Moses was his true servant
2. destroy first born males of egyptians
3. get glory over Pharoah and his hosts
4. reveal his supernatural powers to the world
The minority report of the twelve spies was presented by
1. Caleb and Joshua
2. Paiti and Gaddiel
3. Joshua and Ammiel
4. Sethur and Gaddiel
Moses asked God for a new leader for Israel so that Israel might
1. have a shepherd
2. conquer the Canaanites
3. own the Promised Land
4. become a greater nation
Moses before his death served Israel as
1. prophet, liberator and king
2. king, priest and warrior
3. priest, prophet and deliverer
4. strategist, seer and prophet
Besides being a true prophetess, Deborah could also be described as a woman of
1. love
2. glory
3. peace
4. charity
"Give meat for the Priest to roast for he will not accept boiled meat from you but raw." This request was wrong because in a peace offering
1. meat with blood was unacceptable
2. Juicy meat went to the worshippers
3. the fat were burnt before any distribution
4. Priests were entitled to the right thigh and breast
Which of the following people destroyed Shiloh and captured the Ark? The
1. Ammonites
2. Amalekites
3. Palestinians
4. Philistines
Samuel said that rebellion was as a sin of divination just as stubbornness was as
1. iniquity and adultery
2. sinful as disobedience
3. iniquity and murder
4. sinful as adultery
“Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of the Lord? These words were directed to King
1. Ahab
2. Saul
3. Agag
4. David
After Saul's death on Mount Gilboa, the Philistines
1. burnt his body near the tamarisk tree
2. sent his head to Dagon their god
3. made a sport of him at Bcthshan
4. buried his sons in a mass grave
Although David was regarded as a man after God’s heart, he acted badly before God when he
1. refused to slay Saul in the wilderness of Kish
2. remained at home while his troops were on the battlefield
3. imprisoned Nathan for condemning him
4. committed sins of adultery and murder
The Hebrew kingdom broke up because of
1. prophet Ahijah’s curse against Solomon
2. Solomon’s marriage to foreign women
3. Rehoboam’s efforts to rule Shechem
4. Rehoboam's refusal to grant the Northerners’ petition
Ahab revealed his disregard for the law when he
1. got married to Jezebel
2. persecuted the prophets of Israel
3. appropriated the vineyard of Naboth
4. refused to listen to Naboth
Josiah sent the ashes of the burnt vessels of Baal to Bethel in order to
1. desecrate the golden calf being worshipped.
2. desecrate the place for child sacrifice
3. despoil the high places of Asherah
4. consecrate that place for Yahweh worship
King Nebuchadnezzar mounted his golden image on/ at
1. the plain of Dura
2. the plain of Jericho
3. the sea of Arabab
4. susa of Babylon
Daniel disobeyed King Darius by
1. refusing to honour the Persian gods
2. refusing to be made president of the Satraps
3. celebrating Jewish festival in a foreign land
4. praying three times daily for thirty days
The Judean King who revolted against Babylon after serving her for three years was
1. Jechoahaz
2. Jehoiakim
3. Jehoiachin
4. Zedekiah
Nehemiah showed concern for his nation by
1. reviving Yahweh worship
2. rebuilding the temple
3. reconstructing Jerusalem walls
4. leading exiles home
The tribes which led the Jews in rebuilding the temple were
1. Judah and Benjamin
2. Levi and Gad
3. Ephraim and Manasseh
4. Reuben and Zebulun
Amos satirically invited the Jews to come to Bethel and Gilgal in order to
1. repent
2. worship
3. transgress
4. pacify
Hosea described the relationship pees God and Israel as
1. a covenant contract
2. a marriage bond
3. a marriage ion
4. an agreement bond
Jesus' baptism was significant because it
1. initiated him into Judaism
2. cleansed Him from sin
3. awakened the messianic spirit in Him
4. marked the call into the messianic ministry
“If you are the son of God, throw yourself down from here”. This temptation implies that Jesus should
1. Win followers through the use of spectacular miracles
2. win coverts through the supply of basic needs
3. allow angels to minister unto Him
4. use scriptures to overcome the devil
The two Old Testament books that were used in the temptation stories were
1. Genesis and Proverbs
2. Leviticus and Lamentation
3. Numbers and Ecclesiastes
4. Deuteronomy and Psalms
“For he was astonished, and all were with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken.” The people referred to in the text were
1. Matthew, John and Andrew
2. Matthias, John and Peter
3. James, Peter and John
4. Simon, Andrew and Thomas
Jesus taught that Christians should forgive their neighbours' sins
1. three times only
2. seventy times seven times
3. seventy seven times seven times
4. as many as possible
In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus
1. was arrested
2. was crucified
3. rebuked Judas Iscariot
4. prayed for peace
During Jesus' trial, some people discovered that Peter was Jesus follower because of his
1. Pharisaic attire
2. Galilean accent
3. Attack on the maid
4. anger against the Jews
Which of the following incidents occurred during Jesus' trial before Caiaphas?
1. The preference of Barabbas to Jesus
2. The question of payment of tribute
3. Accusation of Jesus as rioter
4. The seeking of false witness against Jesus
Discipleship’ requires self-denial and complete
1. tolerance
2. forgiveness
3. commitment
4. purification
“This is the king of the Jews.” This inscription on the cross was meant to show Jesus’
1. charge
2. punishment
3. victory
4. messiaship
How many groups of people mocked at Jesus on the cross according to S’ Mark's gospel?
1. Two
2. Three
3. Four
4. Five
“Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the sepulchre”. “The other Mary”, according to St. Mark was the mother of
1. James and Joses.
2. James and John
3. Simon and Andrew
4. Thomas and John Mark
The resurrection story encourages Christians to believe that the Lord they adore is
1. still alive today.
2. a miracle working God.
3. Lord over evils
4. powerful and just.
As a result of Peter's speech on Pentecost day,
1. the dispute over drunkenness was resolved.
2. the prophecies of Joel were vindicated.
3. the religious leaders accepted Jesus’ resurrection.
4. many Jewish souls joined christianity.
To which religious party did Gamaliel belong? The
1. Zealots
2. Sadducees
3. Pharisees
4. Herodians
“And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit Who,,? God has given to those who obey him” “These things” in the disciples’ statement before the Sanhedrin refers to
1. the election of Matthias.
2. outpouring of the holy spirit.
3. the miracles and teaching of Jesus.
4. death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Stephen was appointed as a deacon to
1. preach to the gentile world.
2. perform signs and wonders of Jesus.
3. cater for the poor and needy.
4. defend Christianity as a true religion.
The importance of the parable of the unmerciful servant is that christians should
1. allow mercy to take precedence over justice
2. avoid discrimination against one another
3. be faithful and not to betray their trust
4. use wealth diligently and honestly.
The visitors of Peter after his vision at Joppa were from
1. Jerusalem.
2. Samaria
3. Caesarea
4. Antioch
When Rhoda reported that Peter was at the door, the inmates retorted that
1. “you are a liar”
2. “you are mad”
3. "Peter is dead”
4. “Peter is alive”
James maintained that the double-minded man would not have his prayers answered because he ;
1. is unstable in all his ways
2. asks for things with selfish motives
3. prayers with unforgiving hearts.
4. intercedes with a sinful heart.
Which of the following, according to James is an important factor for effective prayer?
1. Love
2. Faith
3. Hope
4. Mercy
Partiality according to James is manifested in the Church through
1. discrimination
2. charity
3. affection
4. impartiality
To be a good citizen, Peter advised believers to honour all men and
1. live as free men
2. love the brotherhood
3. obey their lawful masters
4. love reading the scriptures
Peter encouraged the church to humble themselves before God so that He would
1. exonerate them
2. not punish them
3. exalt them
4. not disown them

Christian Religious Studies - Essay

Section A: Themes from The Old Testament

Answer two question only from this section.

1. Highlight the problems encountered by Joseph with his brothers?
2. Indicate how Joseph and his brothers were reconciled?
3. What three lessons can be learnt from the relationship between Joseph and his family?
1. Discuss the appointment of Joshua as Moses's successor
2. What three qualities of Joshua can be recommended for leaders of today?
1. Describe how the supremacy of God was made manifest during the contest on Mount Carmel
2. In what three ways can the church fight against immoral acts in society?
1. Give an account of Amos’ encounter with Amaziah the priest?
2. Indicate any three practices in your society that need to be condemned?

Section B: Themes From Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles

1. Examine the baptism of Jesus as narrated in Matthew's Gospel
2. In what two ways is baptism relevant to Christian?
1. Describe the appearance of the Risen Christ to the two men on their way to Emmaus
2. What three benefits to Christians derive from the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
1. Describe how Saul became converted
2. Identify any three visible signs of a convert.

Section C: Themes From Selected Epistles

Answer one question only from this section.

1. Highlight the relationship between faith and works according to the teaching of James
2. In what three ways can Christians demonstrate their faith in works?
1. What was Peter's advice to Christian living among non-Christians?
2. What three challenges can Christians face among non-Christians?