All 50 questions from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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"Let there be light; and there was light" This statement reveals God's
The statement reveals God's sovereignty (Genesis 1:3).
Joseph's dreams were meant to
Joseph's dreams were meant to reveal Joseph's future (Genesis 37:5-11).
Pharaoh's fear for the growth and might of Israel made him
Pharaoh's fear for the growth and might of Israel made him afflict the Israelites with heavy burden (Exodus 1:6-11).
And he said, "cast it on the ground" This instruction was meant to
The essence of the instruction was to showcase God's mighty power (Exodus 4:2-5).
The discovery of pomegranates and figs at Eschol gave the spies sent by Moses
The discovery of the pomegranates and figs at Eschol gave the spies sent by Moses hope (Numbers 13:23-27).
Joshua was chosen to succeed Moses because
Joshua was chosen to succeed Moses because God's spirit was in Joshua (Deuteronomy 31:7-8).
Deborah was described as a judge because she
Deborah was described as a judge because she fought to free Israel from Canaanite domination (Judges 4:4).
In his preparation for the battle against Sisera, Barak chose his troops from the tribe of
In his preparation for battle against Sisera, Barak chose his troops from the tribe of Zebulun and Naphtali (Judges 4:6).
"Yet his sons did not walk in his ways but turned aside after gains" The "sons" were
The sons in reference were Joel and Abijah (1 Samuel 8:2-3).
David said at Ziph that Saul would die one day by one of the following means except
David said at Ziph that Saul would die one day by being smitten by God, dying a natural death, or perishing in a battle (1 Samuel 26:10).
The people of Jabesh-gilead honoured Saul by
The people of Jabesh-Gilead honoured Saul by giving him a fitting burial (1 Samuel 31:11-13).
Solomon's treaty with Hiram, King of Tyre was meant to
Solomon's treaty with Hiram, King of Tyre was meant to help build the temple (1 Kings 5:1-3).
The religious tension at the time of Ahab was as a result of
The religious tension at the time of Ahab was as a result of Jezebel's introduction of baal (1 Kings 16:31-34).
"The Lord forbid that/ should give you the inheritance of my fathers" This statement implies that Israelites
The statement by Naboth implies that Israelites' inherited property cannot be mortgaged (1 Kings 21:3).
Which of the following personalities witnesses the reforms of Josiah?
Hilkiah witnessed the reforms of Josiah. Hilkia was the high priest (2 King 22:4 and 8).
Josiah's reign as king was popular because of his
Josiah's reign as king was popular because of his discovery of the law book (2 Kings 22:8).
Ahab and Gehazi demonstrated the spirit of
Ahab and Gehazi demonstrated the spirit of greed (1 Kings 21:2, 2 Kings 5: 20-22).
When Nehemiah heard of the poor state of affairs in Judah, he immediately
When Nehemiah heard of the poor state of affairs in Judah, he immediately became sad and fasted (Nehemiah 1:37).
King Darius asked men to fear the God of Daniel because he is
King Darius asked men to fear the God of Daniel because he is the living God (Daniel 6:26).
To Amos, Israel's expectation of the "day of the Lord" would be a day of
To Amos, Israel's expectation of the day of the Lord would be a day of punishment (Amos 5:18-20).
Amaziah warned Amos never to prophesy at Bethel again because it
Amaziah warned Amos never to prophesy at Bethel again because it was the king's sanctuary (Amos 7:12-13).
The prophet whose occupation was the dressing of sycamore trees was
Amos' occupation was dressing sycamore trees (Amos 7:14).
In the teaching of Hosea, Gomer typifies
In the teaching of Hosea, Gomer typifies Israel (Hosea 1:2-6).
To Hosea, Yahweh was a God of
To Hosea, Yahweh was a God of love and mercy (Hosea 1).
The statement "this is my beloved son, with whom I am well pleased" was heard during Jesus'
The quoted statement was heard during Jesus' baptism (Matthew 3:16-17).
"Let it be so now for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness" The righteous act to be fulfilled referred to Jesus'
The righteous act to be fulfilled referred to Jesus' baptism (Matthew 3:15).
To be recognised as an economic Messiah, the devil tempted Jesus to
The devil tempted Jesus to change stones into bread and eat (Matthew 4:1-11).
What happened immediately the devil left Jesus after tempting Him?
Angels came and ministered to Him (Matthew 4:11).
Which of the following themes can be associated with the Lord's prayer?
The Lord's prayer is mainly about forgiveness (Matthew 6:14).
The three disciples in whom Jesus frequently confided were
Jesus confided in Peter, James and John (Matthew 17: 1, Matthew 26:37).
The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead was meant to show his
The resurrection of Jesus after death was meant to show his victory over death (Matthew 26:41).
What Jesus demanded from his disciples in Gethsemane was
Jesus demanded vigil and prayer from his disciples at Gethsemane (Matthew 26:41).
The man who was compelled to carry the cross of Jesus was
Simon of Cyrene was compelled to carry the cross of Jesus (27:32).
Jesus was brought to Golgotha to be crucified. "Golgotha" means a place of
Golgotha means a place of skull (Matthew 27: 33).
Jesus offered salvation to one of the robbers crucified with Him because (a) the robber was
The robber was repentant (Luke 23:40).
The field in which Judas Iscariot was buried was known as
Judas Iscariot was buried at a field called Akeldama (Acts 1:19).
Ananias and Saphira died because of their
Ananias and Saphira died because of their dishonesty (Acts 5:1-11).
The problem of discrimination in the Early Church was solved by the
The problem of discrimination in the Early Church was solved by the appointment of deacons (Acts 6:1-4).
Ananias was unwilling to lay hands on Saul because
Ananias was unwilling to lay hands on Saul because Saul had opposed church (Acts 9:13-14).
The people of Lydda and Sharon turned to the Lord when Peter
The people of Lydda and Sharon turned to the Lord when Peter healed Aeneas (Acts 9:32-35).
"Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?" This question was put to
The question was put to Peter in Joppa (Acts 11:3).
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit was associated with the symbols of
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit was associated with wind and fire (Acts 2:2-3).
The first apostolic martyr was
The first apostolic martyr was James, the brother of John (Acts 12:2). A martyr is somebody who chooses to die rather than deny what he/she believes in. A Martyr dies rather than denying his/her faith.
James said that Abraham, by agreeing to sacrifice Isaac, was justified, as a believer, by his (a) faith with truthfulness (b) work (c) loyalty
James said that Abraham, by agreeing to sacrifice Isaac, was justified, as a believer, by his work (James 2:21).
Partiality according to James involves
Partiality according to James involves discriminating among ourselves (James 2:1-4).
James taught that prayers could be answered if Christians pray with an
James taught that prayers could be answered if Christians pray with peace and forgiveness (James 5:15).
Peter called on Christians not to retaliate because
Peter called on Christians not to retaliate because Jesus patiently bore his persecutions (1 Peter 2:23).
Peter expected elders of the church to lead their flock
Peter expected elders of the church to lead their flock selflessly (1 Peter 5:1-3).
To maintain a high moral standard, Peter advised Christians to
To maintain high moral standard, Peter advised Christians to abstain from social vices (1 Peter 1:13-16).
Peter taught that Christians should use their freedom to
Peter taught that Christians should use their freedom to perform good deeds (1 Peter 2:13-25).
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