All 120 questions from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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At creation, God said, “let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to separate the day from the ______”
Genesis 1:14 - lights separate day from night.
God created human beings to know Him, love Him, worship Him, serve Him and to be ______ with Him in this life and in heaven hereafter.
Humans were created to be happy with God.
The first account of sin on earth was recorded against ______
Adam and Eve disobeyed God in Eden (Genesis 3).
Disobedience to lawful instruction from parents and elders in the society attracts ______.
Disobedience brings punishment.
During the time of Moses, any woman caught in adultery must be ______.
The law of Moses prescribed stoning for adultery.
The consequence of Adam's sin on man is that, he is to ______
Genesis 3:17-19.
The Efik call God ______.
Abasi is the Efik name for God.
The sons of Noah were Shem, Ham and
Genesis 5:32 - Shem, Ham and Japheth.
Love, forgiveness and ______ are some of the virtues learnt from the Holy Bible.
Anger, greed and hatred are vices, so the answer is the virtue among the options that are clipped in the scan.
Which of the following is an ideal environment for giving a child religious guidance?
The home is the first place of religious guidance.
The first time God revealed Himself to Abraham was in ______.
Acts 7:2 - God appeared to Abraham in Mesopotamia.
The city of Sodom and Gomorrah was destroyed with ______.
Genesis 19 - fire and brimstone.
The first five books of the Bible are called the ______.
Genesis to Deuteronomy are the Pentateuch.
Good relationship is maintained in the community through ______.
Obedience keeps good relationships.
God's decision to give man dominion over all things He created was
Dominion was given by God's grace.
Which of the following is not a way of relating with other people in the Church?
Christians must not return evil for evil.
God appeared to Moses in the burning bush and asked him to ______.
Exodus 3 - Moses was sent to deliver Israel.
The last plague that compelled Pharaoh to release the Israelites was ______.
The tenth plague - death of firstborns.
Hannah was mocked by her mate because she was ______.
1 Samuel 1 - Peninnah mocked barren Hannah.
The first son of Hannah was ______.
Hannah's first son was Samuel.
The ten commandments were received by Moses at Mount ______.
Exodus 19-20 - Mount Sinai.
The sin of Adam and Eve was ______.
They disobeyed God's command.
According to the book of Proverbs, anyone who curses his father or mother will
Proverbs 20:20.
A family made up of father, mother, step mother and children is ______.
A man with more than one wife is polygamy.
Which of the following did not show how Israel suffered because of Eli's irresponsibility as a parent?
Israel was defeated, so D is false.
The name of Uriah's wife was ______.
2 Samuel 11.
The prophet whom God sent to condemn David's acts of adultery and murder was
2 Samuel 12 - Nathan.
Joseph was told by a man that his brothers were pasturing their father's flock at ______
Genesis 37:17 - Dothan.
The traders who bought Joseph from his brothers sold him to ______
Genesis 37:36 - Potiphar.
All of these are qualities of Joseph that earned him Pharaoh's favour except
Joseph did not seek power.
When Naomi's husband and sons died, she returned to the land of ______ with her daughter-in-law.
Naomi returned to Bethlehem in Judah.
“May your God, whom you serve continually deliver you.” The above statement by King Darius was addressed to ______.
Daniel 6:16.
“Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” This statement was made by God to ______.
Jonah 3:2.
Nineveh, according to prophecy, was to be destroyed in ______ days.
Jonah 3:4.
Which of the following is a factor to be considered in choosing a friend at school?
Friends should share good common interests.
Which of the following conditions is necessary for reconcilliation?
Reconciliation requires forgiveness.
The type of family consisting of father, mother, and children is ______ family.
Parents and their children form a nuclear family.
Children are advised to ______ their parents in the Lord for this is right.
Ephesians 6:1.
How many type of family do we have in Nigeria?
Nuclear and extended.
Bad friends can lead to ______ among youth.
Bad friends lead youths into cultism.
One of the ways of prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among the youths is through
Screening blood prevents transmission.
We can avoid sexually transmitted diseases by doing the following except
Denomination has nothing to do with STDs.
Which of the following is a characteristic of repentence among students?
A repentant student is sincere.
Which of the following is among sexually transmitted diseases that can be contracted through immoral behaviour?
Gonorrhea is an STD.
King Josiah was popular because of his
2 Kings 22-23 - Josiah's reforms.
Jonathan's friendship with David was ______.
Jonathan sacrificed his right to the throne for David.
Which of the following is among the ways Christians can show concern for others?
Visiting the sick shows concern.
Jacob loved Joseph more than his other sons because he
Genesis 37:3 - he was the son of his old age.
Jacob's son that suggested Joseph should not be killed was ______.
Reuben tried to save Joseph (Genesis 37:21-22).
God used ______ to rebuild the broken walls of Jerusalem.
Nehemiah rebuilt the walls.
Those who talk and do the things that favour people of their tribes alone display ______.
Favouring one's tribe alone is tribalism.
A leader can know the problems of his group members through all the following means except
Distancing himself prevents him from knowing their problems.
The Lord blessed the latter days of Job and gave him twice what he had before, because of his ______.
Job's faith and patience were rewarded.
As a Christian, what would you do to a child who is not exhibiting Christ-like life?
A Christian should pray for such a child.
The following are the causes of tribalism in our society except ______.
Unity does not cause tribalism.
For our parents to be prompt in paying our school fees and meeting all our needs as students, we must ______ them.
Students should pray for their parents' ability to provide.
Moses Orimolade formed a prayer band in ______ the year 1924.
Orimolade's prayer band began in Lagos.
Who among the following people was raised from dead by Moses Orimolade?
Christiana Abiodun Akinsowon was raised from the dead.
Mother Theresa founded the Mission of Charity in Calcutta in ______.
Mother Theresa founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950.
In the national pledge, we promise to be faithful, loyal and ______.
Nigerian pledge: "faithful, loyal and honest".
PAPER II “Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and his name shall be called Emmanuel.” This prophecy was given by ______.
Isaiah 7:14.
Jesus Christ's parents took refuge in the land of ______ as instructed by the angel of the Lord.
Matthew 2:13 - flight to Egypt.
Who baptized Jesus Christ?
Matthew 3:13.
Jesus Christ was baptized at river ______
River Jordan.
How many times was Jesus Christ tempted in the wilderness?
Matthew 4 - three temptations.
When Jesus Christ was tweleve years old, He accompanied His parents to ______ for the Feast of Passover.
Luke 2:41-42.
How many disciples did Jesus Christ choose throughout his ministry?
Jesus chose twelve disciples.
People are called to serve God through one of the following ways except ______.
Immorality is not a call to serve God.
The earthly father of Jesus Christ was a ______.
Joseph was a carpenter.
Jesus Christ was circumcised when He was ______ days old.
Luke 2:21 - the eighth day.
Immediately after the baptism of Jesus Christ, the Spirit took Him to ______.
Matthew 4:1.
The statement, “This night your soul is required of you” is found in the parable of the ______.
Luke 12:20 - the rich fool.
Young Christian Association are found in
YCA branches are found in secondary schools.
The first two disciples of Jesus Christ were Simon Peter and ______.
John 1:40 - Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.
The voice that declared Jesus Christ as God's beloved son was heard at His baptism and
The Father's voice was heard at the baptism and the transfiguration.
Jesus Christ insisting to be baptized shows His ______.
Jesus humbled Himself to be baptized.
What would you do first as a Christian when you are called to work for God in your locality?
A Christian should first pray for wisdom.
Jesus Christ said “I have not come to destroy the law and the prophet but to ______ them.”
Matthew 5:17.
“Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall
Matthew 5:8.
According to St. Matthew's account of the parable of the talents, how many talents were made by the servant with five?
The servant with five talents gained five more (Matthew 25:16).
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltness be restored?” This statement was made by
Matthew 5:13.
Matthew the tax collect is also called ______.
Matthew is also called Levi.
According to Paul's letter to the Galatians, “the works of the flesh” are the following except ______.
Gentleness is a fruit of the Spirit, not a work of the flesh.
The parable of the prodigal son teaches
The father forgave and welcomed the returning son.
The servants who traded and made profit with the talents given to them can be describe as
They used their talents wisely.
“How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?” This statement was made by Jesus Christ at the age of ______.
Luke 2:42-49.
Which of the following was not a reason Jesus Christ called His disciples?
Raising prayer warriors was not given as a reason.
The brother of Simon Peter according to the book of Matthew was ______.
Matthew 4:18.
Relationship in the Church should be centred on ______.
Christian relationships should be centred on love.
“Who is my mother and who is my brother?” This statement was made by
Matthew 12:48.
During the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost day, the disciples were mocked of being ______.
Acts 2:13.
The upper room where the apostles stayed was the place where
The last supper was held in the upper room.
Which of the following is a gift of the Holy Spirit?
1 Corinthians 12:10.
Jesus Christ took His disciples to the garden of Gethsemane to ______.
Matthew 26:36.
After Peter's speech on the day of Pentecost, the number of Christians incréased by ______.
Acts 2:41.
Jesus Christ was betrayed by ______.
Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus.
The chief priest, soldiers and ______ are among the people that mocked Jesus Christ on the cross.
Luke 23:39.
The wine used during the Holy Communion represents ______.
The wine represents the blood of Jesus.
The council that tried Jesus Christ which was presided over by Caiaphas was called the
The Sanhedrin was the Jewish council.
A passer-by named ______ was compelled by the soldiers to help Jesus Christ carry the cross to Golgotha.
Mark 15:21.
The following were the words of Jesus Christ on the cross except
Those were the words of the soldiers mocking Him.
During the arrest of Jesus Christ a maid accused Simon Peter of being ______.
Matthew 26:69-71.
Believers were first called Christian at ______.
Acts 11:26.
The day Jesus Christ was crucified is referred to as ______.
Jesus was crucified on Good Friday.
Jesus Christ was buried by ______.
Joseph of Arimathea buried Him.
The gift of the Holy Spirit was the fulfillment of ______ promise.
Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4-5).
Those who came to Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost heard each of the apostles
Acts 2:6.
Jesus Christ cried with a loud voice and gave up His Spirit at the ______ hour of the day.
Matthew 27:46-50 - the ninth hour.
Peter healed the cripple at the Beautiful Gate in the name of ______.
Acts 3:6.
When the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles, they were filled with joy and ______.
Acts 2:46 - gladness.
The enemies of Stephen accused him of speaking blasphemy against ______
Acts 6:13 - against this holy place and the law.
Paul had earlier condemned Christianity because he ______
Paul was zealous for the Jewish law.
Christian organisations in our colleges do all the following except
Fighting corruption in public offices is not the work of school organisations.
At transfiguration, the apostles saw Elijah and ______ appear to Jesus Christ.
Matthew 17:3 - Moses and Elijah.
Elymas was made ______ by Paul at Paphos when he tried to make evangelism difficult for him.
Acts 13:11.
According to Paul's letter to the Corinthians “love is ______.”
1 Corinthians 13:4.
The first Christian council was presided over by James the brother of ______.
Acts 15 - James, the brother of Jesus.
The two major religions practiced in Nigeria are ______.
Christianity and Islam.
Which of the following behaviours is acceptable among students today?
Punctuality is good behaviour.
Paul's letter to the Colossians on family include the following statements except
Colossians 3:22 says not with eye-service.
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