All 50 questions from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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Darkness was not created during creation because
Darkness was not created during the first creation because darkness was already in existence (Genesis 1:2).
The two creation stories agree that
Both creation accounts agree that creatures created were to be fruitful and multiply (Genesis 1:28).
Joseph was of a good behaviour because he
Joseph was of good behaviour because he interacted well with his fellow prison inmates (Genesis 39:1-16).
'Do you mean to kill me as you killed the Egyptian?' This statement made Moses aware of the fact that
This statement made Moses aware that his killing of an Egyptian had become known (Exodus 2:14).
God made Pharaoh to chase and bring the Israelites back to Egypt so that
God made Pharaoh chase the Israelites so that He would get glory over Pharaoh and his hosts (Exodus 14:4).
The minority report of the twelve spies was presented by
The minority report of the twelve spies was presented by Caleb and Joshua (Numbers 13:25-33).
Moses asked God for a new leader for Israel so that Israel might have a shepherd to
Moses asked God for a new leader so that Israel might have a shepherd to lead them into and own the Promised Land (matching the appointment of Joshua narrative).
Moses before his death served Israel as
Moses, before his death, served as priest, prophet and deliverer of Israel (see Exodus).
Besides being a true prophetess, Deborah could also be described as a woman of
Besides being a true prophetess, Deborah could also be described as a woman of peace (Judges 4:4).
'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
This request was wrong because in a peace offering, meat with blood was unacceptable (1 Samuel 2:15-16).
Which of the following people destroyed Shiloh and captured the Ark?
The Philistines destroyed Shiloh and captured the Ark (1 Samuel 4:1-11).
Samuel said that rebellion was as the sin of divination just as stubbornness was as
Samuel said that rebellion was as the sin of divination just as stubbornness was as sinful as idolatry (1 Samuel 15:23).
'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
These words were directed to King Saul, who disobeyed the Lord's command (1 Samuel 15:20-22).
After Saul's death on Mount Gilboa, the Philistines
After Saul's death on Mount Gilboa, the Philistines made a sport of him at Bethshan (1 Samuel 31:8-10).
Although David was regarded as a man after God's heart, he acted badly before God when he
Although David was regarded as a man after God's heart, he acted badly before God when he committed sins of adultery and murder (2 Samuel 12:7-9).
The Hebrew kingdom broke up because of
The Hebrew kingdom broke up because of Solomon's marriage to foreign women (1 Kings 11:6-13).
Ahab revealed his disregard for the law when he got married to Jezebel who
Ahab revealed his disregard for the law when he appropriated the vineyard of Naboth (1 Kings 21:1-27).
Josiah sent the ashes of the burnt vessels of Baal to Bethel in order to
Josiah sent the ashes of the burnt vessels of Baal to Bethel to consecrate that place for Yahweh worship (2 Kings 23:4-10).
King Nebuchadnezzar mounted his golden image on / at the plain of
King Nebuchadnezzar mounted his golden image on the plain of Dura (Daniel 3:1).
Daniel disobeyed King Darius by
Daniel disobeyed King Darius by praying three times daily for thirty days (Daniel 6:13-14).
The Judean king who revolted against Babylon after serving her for three years was
Jehoiakim was the Judean king who revolted against Babylon after serving her for three years (2 Kings 24:1).
Nehemiah showed concern for his nation by (a) reviving Yahweh worship (b) rebuilding the temple (c) reconstructing Jerusalem walls (d) leading exiles home
Nehemiah showed concern for his nation by reconstructing Jerusalem walls (Nehemiah 2:4-5).
The tribes which led the Jews in rebuilding the temple were
Judah and Benjamin were the tribes which led the Jews in rebuilding the temple (Ezra 1:5).
Amos satirically invited the Jews to come to Bethel and Gilgal in order to
Amos satirically invited the Jews to come to Bethel and Gilgal in order to transgress (Amos 4:4).
Hosea described the relationship between God and Israel as
Hosea described the relationship between God and Israel as a marriage reunion (Hosea 2:16-23).
Jesus' baptism was significant because it
Jesus' baptism was significant because it marked the call into the messianic ministry (Matthew 3:13-17).
'If you are the son of God, throw yourself down from here'. This temptation implies that Jesus should
This temptation implies that Jesus should win followers through the use of spectacular miracles (Matthew 4:6).
The two Old Testament books that were used in the temptation stories were
The two Old Testament books used in the temptation stories were Deuteronomy and Psalms (Deuteronomy 8:3, Deuteronomy 6:13-16, Psalm 91:11-12).
'For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken.' The people being referred to in the text were
The people being referred to were James, Peter and John (Luke 5:9-10).
Jesus taught that Christians should forgive their neighbours' sins
Jesus taught that Christians should forgive their neighbours' sins seventy times seven times (Matthew 18:21).
In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus
In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus was arrested (Matthew 26:36-56).
During Jesus' trial, some people discovered that Peter was Jesus' follower because of his
Some people discovered Peter was a follower of Jesus because of his Galilean accent (Matthew 26:73).
Which of the following incidents occurred during Jesus' trial before Caiaphas?
During Jesus' trial before Caiaphas, false witnesses were sought against Jesus (Matthew 26:57-62).
Discipleship requires self-denial and complete
Discipleship requires self-denial and complete commitment (Matthew 16:24).
'This is the king of the Jews.' This inscription on the cross was meant to show Jesus'
This inscription on the cross ('This is the King of the Jews') was meant to show the charge against Jesus (Matthew 27:37).
How many groups of people mocked at Jesus on the cross according to St Mark's gospel?
Three groups/people mocked Jesus on the cross according to Mark's gospel (Mark 15:26-32).
'Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the sepulchre.' The other Mary, according to St Mark, was the mother of
According to Mark, the other Mary was the mother of James and Joses (Mark 16:1).
The resurrection story encourages Christians to believe that the Lord they adore is
The resurrection story encourages Christians to believe that the Lord they adore is still alive today (Mark 16:9-20).
As a result of Peter's speech on Pentecost day
As a result of Peter's speech on Pentecost day, many Jewish souls joined Christianity (Acts 2:42-47).
To which religious party did Gamaliel belong?
Gamaliel belonged to the Pharisees (Acts 5:34).
'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
'These things' in the disciples' statement before the Sanhedrin refers to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Acts 5:29-32).
Stephen was appointed as a deacon to
Stephen was appointed as a deacon to cater for the poor and needy (Acts 6:1-6).
The importance of the parable of the unmerciful servant is that Christians should
The importance of the parable of the unmerciful servant is that Christians should allow mercy to take precedence over justice (Matthew 18:21-35).
The visitors of Peter after his vision at Joppa were from
The visitors of Peter after his vision at Joppa were from Caesarea (Acts 10:23-24).
When Rhoda reported that Peter was at the door, the inmates retorted that
When Rhoda reported that Peter was at the door, the inmates retorted, 'You are mad' (Acts 12:14-15).
James maintained that the double-minded man would not have his prayers answered because he
James maintained that the double-minded man would not have his prayers answered because he is unstable in all his ways (James 1:6).
Which of the following, according to James, is an important factor for effective prayer?
According to James, Faith is an important factor for effective prayer (James 1:6-8).
Partiality according to James is manifested in the Church through
According to James, partiality is manifested in the Church through discrimination (James 2:1-13).
To be a good citizen, Peter advised believers to honour all men and
To be a good citizen, Peter advised believers to honour all men and love the brotherhood (1 Peter 2:17).
Peter encouraged the church to humble themselves before God so that He would
Peter encouraged the church to humble themselves before God so that He would exalt them (1 Peter 5:6).
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