WAEC Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2016 Objective — Question 43

Question 43 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

43. The first apostolic martyr was (a) Judas Iscariot (b) James, the brother of John (c) Simon Peter (d) James, the son of Alphaeus

A. Judas Iscariot
B. James, the brother of JohnCorrect
C. Simon Peter
D. James, the son of Alphaeus

Explanation

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.

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