WAEC Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2019 Objective — Question 44

Question 44 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Saul was a native of

A. Joppa
B. TarsusCorrect
C. Damascus
D. Jerusalem

Explanation

Saul (Paul) was a native of Tarsus, popularly referred to as Paul of Tarsus. This is evident in Acts 22:1-3, where he describes himself as 'a Jew, born at Tarsus in Cilicia but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel.'

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