All 50 questions from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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1. One of the four rivers found in the garden of Eden was
One of the four rivers found in the garden of Eden was Tigris. Others are Pishon, Gihon and Euphrates. For more knowledge on this, read Genesis 2:4.
2. Joseph was sold to the Midianites by his brothers at
Joseph was sold to the Midianites by his brothers at Dothan (Genesis 37:17).
3. The main reason why the Israelites went to Egypt was because
The main reason why the Israelites went to Egypt was because there was a great famine (Genesis 45:9-11).
4. Moses' miracles among the Hebrews after his call were meant to
Moses' miracles after his call were meant to convince Israel of Yahweh's mission. This is to further prove to the Israelites that God had sent him (Moses). Exodus 4:29-31.
5. Aaron was chosen to assist Moses in liberating the Israelites because
Aaron was chosen to assist Moses in liberating the Israelites because Moses was a stammerer (Exodus 4:14-16).
6. The miraculous crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites shows
The miraculous crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites shows God's guidance and protection over his people.
7. To prove the land's fertility, the spies brought from the valley of Eschol
To prove the land's fertility, the spies brought from the valley of Eschol grapes, figs and pomegranates (Numbers 13:23).
8. Eleazar, the man who commissioned Joshua was a
Eleazar, the man who commissioned Joshua was a priest (Numbers 27:18-19).
9. The period of the judges was characterized by
The period of the judges was characterized by disobedience, punishment and deliverance (Judges 2:10-15).
10. In the battle against Sisera, Deborah's cooperation with Barak was based on her
In the battle against Sisera, Deborah's co-operation with Barak was based on her absolute belief and trust in God (Judges 4:4-9).
11. God charged Joshua during his call to
God charged Joshua during his call to cross the Jordan River in order to possess the Promised land (Joshua 2:22-24).
12. The sons of Eli treated God's sacrifices with contempt by
The sons of Eli treated God's sacrifices with contempt by taking raw meat before the fats were burnt (1 Samuel 2:16-17).
13. Samuel's disagreement with Saul was caused mainly by
Samuel's disagreement with Saul was caused mainly by disobedience (1 Samuel 15:24).
14. David's respect and humility for the Lord's anointed was depicted in his
David's respect and humility for the Lord's anointed was depicted in his refusal to kill Saul (1 Samuel 24:5-7 and 1 Samuel 26:16-17).
15. The consequences of Solomon's apostasy was
The consequence of Solomon's apostasy was the division of the kingdom of Israel (1 Kings 11:11-13).
16. While king Hiram of Tyre supplied Solomon with 16 cedar and cypress, Solomon gave in return
While king Hiram of Tyre supplied Solomon with cedar and cypress, Solomon gave in return wheat and oil (1 Kings 5:11).
17. Joshua's reforms were influenced by
Josiah's reforms were influenced by the discovery of the book of law (2 Kings 23:2).
18. Jehoiachin surrendered to Babylon in 597 B.C. in order to
Jeoiachin surrendered to Babylon in 597 B.C. in order to fulfill God's prophecies through Nehemiah. This had already been prophesied (2 Kings 24:8-13).
19. So, the city was besieged till the eleventh year of King Zedekiah. This reference alludes to
'So, the city was besieged till the eleventh year of King Zedekiah'. The reference alludes to Mataniah, King of Judah (2 Kings 24:17).
20. Josiah defiled Topheth in order to prevent Jews from
Josiah defiled Topheth in order to prevent Jews from sacrificing children to Molech (2 Kings 23:10).
21. What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they sacrifice...? Sanballat made this statement to
'What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they sacrifice...? Sanballat made this statement in order to ridicule the Jews (Nehemiah 4:1).
22. Nehemiah succeeded in building the walls of Jerusalem because
Nehemiah succeeded in building the walls of Jerusalem because God's hand was with the Jews (Nehemiah 6:16).
23. Which Persian King allowed the Jews to go back to rebuild the temple?
The Persian King that allowed the Jews to go back to rebuild the temple was King Artaxerxes (Nehemiah 2:1).
24. King Darius decreed that men should tremble and fear the God of Daniel because he (God) is the
King Darius decreed that men should tremble and fear the God of Daniel because he (God) is the living God (Daniel 6:26).
25. That Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no heed to you, o King... The King being addressed was
'That Daniel who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no heed to you, O King...' The king being addressed was Darius (Daniel 6:13).
26. Amos in his prophetic work advocated for
Amos in his prophetic work advocated for true religion and social justice.
27. The book of Hosea is meant to illustrate God's
The book of Hosea is meant to illustrate God's love and mercy (Hosea 1).
28. And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the spirit descending upon him like a dove. What was the significance of the descent of the dove?
The significance of the descent of the dove was to show that Jesus was the Messiah or the saviour (Matthew 3:16-17).
29. In the temptation of Jesus, only Mark reported that Jesus was
In the temptation of Jesus, only Mark reported that Jesus was with the wild beast (Mark 1:13).
30. The part of the temple which was connected with Jesus temptation was
The part of the temple which was connected with Jesus temptation was the pinnacle (Matthew 4:5).
31. And he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. The Lake in question was
'And he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets.' The Lake in question was Gennesaret (Luke 5:1-2).
32. The call of Matthew, the tax collector implied to be one of Jesus apostles that
The call of Matthew, the tax collector implied to be one of Jesus apostles that Christ came to call sinners (Matthew 9:9-13).
33. Simon Peter was reluctant in obeying Jesus' instruction to fish again because
Simon Peter was reluctant to fish again because their night's toil was fruitless (Luke 5:5).
34. Jesus taught that the attitude of Christians towards forgiveness should be
Jesus taught that the attitude of Christians towards forgiveness should be limitless. Christians are to forgive as many times as they are offended (Matthew 18:2-35).
35. Which of the following personalities presided over the Jewish trial of Jesus?
Caiaphas presided over the Jewish trial of Jesus (Luke 23:1-6).
36. When the chief priests and Elders heard that Jesus has risen, they offered money to the soldiers so that
When the chief priests and Elders heard that Jesus has risen, they offered money to the soldiers so that the soldier would give false report concerning resurrection (Matthew 28:11-15).
37. Herod's expectation in receiving Jesus for a trial was to
Herod's expectation in receiving Jesus for trial was to see signs from Jesus (Luke 23:8).
38. Pontius Pilate condemned Jesus to death so that
Pontius Pilate condemned Jesus to death so that the Jews might be pleased (John 19:4).
39. Herod treated Jesus with contempt and mockery by
Herod treated Jesus with contempt and mockery by dressing him in gorgeous apparels (Luke 23:11).
40. Joseph of Arimathea expressed his faith in Jesus when he
Joseph of Arimathea expressed his faith in Jesus when he buried Jesus in his tomb (Luke 23:52-53).
41. The incident of mounting guards at Jesus tomb was recorded by
The incident of mounting guards at Jesus tomb was recorded by Saint Matthew (Matthew 28:63-65).
42. The most fascinating aspect of what was going on in the early church was that
The most fascinating aspect of what was going on in the early church was that believer shared their possessions (Acts 4:32-37).
43. Keep away from these men and let them alone. This counsel was offered by
'Keep away from these men and let them alone.' This counsel was offered by Gamaliel (Acts 5:33-35).
44. Herod Agrippa killed James in order to
Herod Agrippa killed James in order to win confidence of the Jews (Acts 12:1-3).
45. According to James, faith in God produces
According to James, faith in God produces steadfastness (James 1:3).
46. James made it clear that a sick man can mainly be saved by
James made it clear that a sick man can mainly be saved by the prayer of the faithful (James 5:15).
47. The fulfillment of the royal law, according to James involves
The fulfillment of the royal law, according to James involves loving your neighbor as yourself (James 2:8).
48. Peter taught that people who disregard authorities would be
Peter taught that people who disregard authorities would be punished by God and King (1 Peter 2:13-15).
49. Peter called on Christian not to retaliate because
Peter called on Christian not to retaliate because Jesus patiently bore his persecution (1 Peter 2).
50. Peter expected elders of the church to
Peter expected elders of the church to lead their flock selflessly (1 Peter 5:2-3).
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