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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1. "Let there be light; and there was light" This statement reveals God's (a) graciousness (b) sovereignty (c) omnipotence (d) omnipresence
The statement reveals God's sovereignty (Genesis 1:3).
2. Joseph's dreams were meant to (a) depict God's will (b) reveal Joseph's future (c) reveal God's sovereignty (d) save Egypt from famine
Joseph's dreams were meant to reveal Joseph's future (Genesis 37:5-11).
3. Pharaoh's fear for the growth and might of Israel made him (a) drive the Israelites out of Egypt (b) afflict the Israelites with heavy burden (c) drown Israelite babies in the Nile (d) punish the Israelites with starvation
Pharaoh's fear for the growth and might of Israel made him afflict the Israelites with heavy burden (Exodus 1:6-11).
4. And he said, "cast it on the ground" This instruction was meant to (a) convince Pharaoh to harden his heart (b) showcase God's mighty power (c) rescue the Jew's from bondage (d) change the snake into a rod
The essence of the instruction was to showcase God's mighty power (Exodus 4:2-5).
5. The discovery of pomegranates and figs at Eschol gave the spies sent by Moses (a) strength (b) hope (c) disappointment (d) fear
The discovery of the pomegranates and figs at Eschol gave the spies sent by Moses hope (Numbers 13:23-27).
6. Joshua was chosen to succeed Moses because (a) Moses was very old (b) God had now rejected Moses (c) Moses asked for a successor (d) God's spirit was with Joshua
Joshua was chosen to succeed Moses because God's spirit was in Joshua (Deuteronomy 31:7-8).
7. Deborah was described as a judge because she (a) predicted the fall of Jabin (b) rescued Israel by Killing Sisera (c) prophesied that a woman would kill Sisera (d) fought to free Israel from Canaanite domination
Deborah was described as a judge because she fought to free Israel from Canaanite domination (Judges 4:4).
8. In his preparation for the battle against Sisera, Barak chose his troops from the tribe of (a) Judah and Issachar (b) Zebulun and Naphtali (c) Dan and Benjamin (d) Gad and Asher
In his preparation for battle against Sisera, Barak chose his troops from the tribe of Zebulun and Naphtali (Judges 4:6).
9. "Yet his sons did not walk in his ways but turned aside after gains" The "sons" were (a) Jonathan and Abinadab (b) Hophni and Phinehas (c) Joab and Asahel (d) Joel and Abijah
The sons in reference were Joel and Abijah (1 Samuel 8:2-3).
10. David said at Ziph that Saul would die one day by one of the following means except (a) being smitten by God (b) dying a natural death (c) perishing in a battle (d) taking his own life
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).
11. The people of Jabesh-gilead honoured Saul by (a) protecting his family from destruction (b) fighting in the Gilboa war (c) paying all their tributes regularly (d) giving him a fitting burial
The people of Jabesh-Gilead honoured Saul by giving him a fitting burial (1 Samuel 31:11-13).
12. Solomon's treaty with Hiram, King of Tyre was meant to (a) protect Israel when at war (b) build Pithan and store cities (c) help build the temple (d) help establish trade links
Solomon's treaty with Hiram, King of Tyre was meant to help build the temple (1 Kings 5:1-3).
13. The religious tension at the time of Ahab was as a result of (a) Ahab's marriage to Jezebel (b) Jezebel's social injustice (c) Jezebel's introduction of baal (d) Elijah's pronouncement of drought
The religious tension at the time of Ahab was as a result of Jezebel's introduction of baal (1 Kings 16:31-34).
14. "The Lord forbid that/ should give you the inheritance of my fathers" This statement implies that Israelites (a) do not donate family property as a gift (b) inherited property cannot be mortgaged (c) do not sell inherited property (d) forbid land transfer to foreigners
The statement by Naboth implies that Israelites' inherited property cannot be mortgaged (1 Kings 21:3).
15. Which of the following personalities witnesses the reforms of Josiah? (a) Hilkiah (b) Isaiah (c) Ezekiel (d) Ezra
Hilkiah witnessed the reforms of Josiah. Hilkia was the high priest (2 King 22:4 and 8).
16. Josiah's reign as king was popular because of his (a) religious reforms (b) victories in battle (c) leadership style (d) discovery of the law book
Josiah's reign as king was popular because of his discovery of the law book (2 Kings 22:8).
17. Ahab and Gehazi demonstrated the spirit of (a) apostasy (b) selfishness (c) greed (d) treachery
Ahab and Gehazi demonstrated the spirit of greed (1 Kings 21:2, 2 Kings 5: 20-22).
18. When Nehemiah heard of the poor state of affairs in Judah, he immediately (a) left to build Jerusalem (b) became sad and fasted (c) took up arms to fight (d) mobilized resources for reconstruction
When Nehemiah heard of the poor state of affairs in Judah, he immediately became sad and fasted (Nehemiah 1:37).
19. King Darius asked men to fear the God of Daniel because he is (a) the living God (b) the most Supreme (c) gracious and Holy (d) a loving God
King Darius asked men to fear the God of Daniel because he is the living God (Daniel 6:26).
20. To Amos, Israel's expectation of the "day of the Lord" would be a day of (a) happiness (b) punishment (c) rejection (d) forgiveness
To Amos, Israel's expectation of the day of the Lord would be a day of punishment (Amos 5:18-20).
21. Amaziah warned Amos never to prophesy at Bethel again because it (a) was the king's sanctuary (b) it showed disrespect to God (c) Israel easily broke the sabbath laws (d) Amos belonged to the prophetic guild
Amaziah warned Amos never to prophesy at Bethel again because it was the king's sanctuary (Amos 7:12-13).
22. The prophet whose occupation was the dressing of sycamore trees was (a) Ezekiel (b) Hosea (c) Jeremiah (d) Amos
Amos' occupation was dressing sycamore trees (Amos 7:14).
23. In the teaching of Hosea, Gomer typifies (A) Canaan (b) Israel (c) Judah (d) Assyria
In the teaching of Hosea, Gomer typifies Israel (Hosea 1:2-6).
24. To Hosea, Yahweh was a God of (a) righteousness and justice (b) love and mercy (c) peace and justice (d) purity and righteousness
To Hosea, Yahweh was a God of love and mercy (Hosea 1).
25. The statement "this is my beloved son, with whom I am well pleased" was heard during Jesus' (a) temptation (b) trial (c) crucifixion (d) baptism
The quoted statement was heard during Jesus' baptism (Matthew 3:16-17).
26. "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' (a) baptism (b) temptation (c) trial (d) transfiguration
The righteous act to be fulfilled referred to Jesus' baptism (Matthew 3:15).
27. To be recognised as an economic Messiah, the devil tempted Jesus to (a) accept the riches of the world (b) jump down from the temple pinnacle (c) bow down and worship him (d) change stones into bread and eat
The devil tempted Jesus to change stones into bread and eat (Matthew 4:1-11).
28. What happened immediately the devil left Jesus after tempting Him? (a) The satanic kingdom was overthrown (b) The disciples came to strengthen Jesus (c) God rejoiced and elevated Jesus (d) Angels came and ministered to Him
Angels came and ministered to Him (Matthew 4:11).
29. Which of the following themes can be associated with the Lord's prayer? (a) Love (b) forgiveness (c) humility (d) commitment
The Lord's prayer is mainly about forgiveness (Matthew 6:14).
30. The three disciples in whom Jesus frequently confided were (a) Andrew, Peter and Matthew (b) James, Peter and Thomas (c) Peter, James and John (d) Peter, James and Andrew
Jesus confided in Peter, James and John (Matthew 17: 1, Matthew 26:37).
31. The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead was meant to show his (a) obedience and glory (b) power and love (c) victory over demons (d) victory over death
The resurrection of Jesus after death was meant to show his victory over death (Matthew 26:41).
32. What Jesus demanded from his disciples in Gethsemane was (a) prayer and fasting (b) vigil and prayer (c) love and defence (d) love and sympathy
Jesus demanded vigil and prayer from his disciples at Gethsemane (Matthew 26:41).
33. The man who was compelled to carry the cross of Jesus was (a) Clopas (b) Barabbas (c) Simon of Cyrene (d) Joseph of Arimathea
Simon of Cyrene was compelled to carry the cross of Jesus (27:32).
34. Jesus was brought to Golgotha to be crucified. "Golgotha" means a place of (a) sacrifice (b) tribulation (c) skull (d) death
Golgotha means a place of skull (Matthew 27: 33).
35. Jesus offered salvation to one of the robbers crucified with Him because (a) the robber was (a) indifferent (b) sympathetic (c) humble (d) repentant
The robber was repentant (Luke 23:40).
36. The field in which Judas Iscariot was buried was known as (a) Golgotha (b) Akeldama (c) Praetorium (d) Portico
Judas Iscariot was buried at a field called Akeldama (Acts 1:19).
37. Ananias and Saphira died because of their (a) selfishness (b) slander (c) covetousness (d) dishonesty
Ananias and Saphira died because of their dishonesty (Acts 5:1-11).
38. The problem of discrimination in the Early Church was solved by the (a) replacement of Judas Iscariot (b) death of Ananias and Saphira (c) appointment of deacons (d) defence of Gamaliel
The problem of discrimination in the Early Church was solved by the appointment of deacons (Acts 6:1-4).
39. Ananias was unwilling to lay hands on Saul because (a) God did not instruct him to do so (b) Saul's sin had not been forgiven (c) Saul had opposed the Church (d) Ananias was not qualified to do so
Ananias was unwilling to lay hands on Saul because Saul had opposed church (Acts 9:13-14).
40. The people of Lydda and Sharon turned to the Lord when Peter (a) healed Aeneas (b) resurrected Dorcas (c) invoked the spirit on them (d) performed miracles in their midst
The people of Lydda and Sharon turned to the Lord when Peter healed Aeneas (Acts 9:32-35).
41. "Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?" This question was put to (a) Aeneas in Lydda (b) Cornelius in Caesarea (c) Peter in Joppa (d) Saul in Tarsus
The question was put to Peter in Joppa (Acts 11:3).
42. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit was associated with the symbols of (A) cloud and stars (b) wind and fire (c) sound and dove (d) flames and dove
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit was associated with wind and fire (Acts 2:2-3).
43. The first apostolic martyr was (a) Judas Iscariot (b) James, the brother of John (c) Simon Peter (d) James, the son of Alphaeus
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.
44. 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).
45. Partiality according to James involves (a) loving one another (b) discriminating among ourselves (c) honouring the poor (d) speaking the truth
Partiality according to James involves discriminating among ourselves (James 2:1-4).
46. James taught that prayers could be answered if Christians pray with an (a) open heart (b) aggression and force (c) peace and forgiveness (d) trust and humility
James taught that prayers could be answered if Christians pray with peace and forgiveness (James 5:15).
47. Peter called on Christians not to retaliate because (a) vengeance belongs to God (b) God fights for the innocent (c) God made light Jesus's persecutions (d) Jesus patiently bore his persecutions
Peter called on Christians not to retaliate because Jesus patiently bore his persecutions (1 Peter 2:23).
48. Peter expected elders of the church to lead their flock (a) extraordinarily (b) timelessly (c) selflessly (d) bossily
Peter expected elders of the church to lead their flock selflessly (1 Peter 5:1-3).
49. To maintain a high moral standard, Peter advised Christians to (a) marry fellow Christians (b) abstain from social vices (c) treat people fairly (d) be merciful and kind
To maintain high moral standard, Peter advised Christians to abstain from social vices (1 Peter 1:13-16).
50. Peter taught that Christians should use their freedom to (a) perform good deeds (b) seek God's deliverance (c) fight their enemies (d) honour wicked masters
Peter taught that Christians should use their freedom to perform good deeds (1 Peter 2:13-25).
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