All 50 questions from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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The land, the sea and vegetations were created on the
On the third day God created the vegetation, the land and the sea (Genesis 1:11-13).
Man became a living being when God
Man became a living being when God gave him breath. Man was made from the dust of the ground but man was lifeless until God breathed into him the breath of life (Genesis 2:7).
The river that flowed out of Eden divided into
The river that flowed out of Eden to water the garden was divided into four. The rivers were mainly Pishon, Gihon, Tigris and Euphrates (Genesis 2:10-14).
Joseph's brothers pastured their father's flock near
Joseph's brothers pastured their father's (Jacob's) flock near Shechem. Joseph's father sent him to look for his brother pasturing near Shechem but on getting to Shechem he was told by a man that they had gone to Dothan (Genesis 37:12-13).
Joseph's intelligence was revealed when he
Joseph's intelligence was revealed when he interpreted Pharaoh's dream. The interpretation of Pharaoh's dream which Egyptian magicians had failed to interpret showed that Joseph had the spirit of discernment and was intelligent (Genesis 41:25-39).
In his attempt to control the growing population of the Israelites in Egypt, Pharaoh ordered the
In his attempt to control the growing population of the Israelites in Egypt, Pharaoh ordered the Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, to kill every Israelite baby boy at birth (Exodus 1:15-17).
"Take this child away, and nurse him for me and I will give you your wages." The addressee was
In the statement "Take this child away, and nurse him for me", the addressee is the child's (Moses') biological mother. Moses' mother is the one being addressed while the speaker is Pharaoh's daughter (Exodus 2:7-10).
Moses named his son Gershom to demonstrate that he
Moses named his son Gershom, meaning "I have been a sojourner in a foreign land", to demonstrate that he was a stranger in Midian. Moses' father-in-law Jethro was from Midian; on fleeing Egypt to escape death from Pharaoh, Moses sojourned in Midian where he shepherded Jethro's sheep before he was called by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt (Exodus 2:21-22).
Joshua's daily meditation on the book of the law enabled him to
Joshua's daily meditation on the book of the law enabled him to succeed and prosper. On becoming a successor to Moses as the leader of the Israelites, Joshua was commanded by God to meditate on the book of the law which would enable him to succeed and prosper (Joshua 1:8).
Jabin the King of Canaan oppressed the Israelites for
Jabin the King of Canaan oppressed the Israelites for twenty years. Owing to the Israelites' sins, the LORD sold them into the hand of Jabin the king of Canaan who oppressed them cruelly for twenty years.
The recognition of Deborah as an outstanding leader in Israel signifies that
The recognition of Deborah as an outstanding leader in Israel signifies that God can choose women as leaders. Deborah, a prophetess, was the wife of Lappidoth and was the judge and leader of Israel when they were oppressed by Jabin, King of Canaan.
Which of these behaviours was not exhibited by the sons of Eli?
The behaviours exhibited by the sons of Eli were treating the offering of God with contempt, taking raw meat from the offering, and forcefully taking meat offered to God. It was not recorded that they perverted justice (1 Samuel 2:12-17).
The linen ephod worn by Samuel portrayed him as a
The linen ephod worn by Samuel portrayed him as a priest. Ephod was an embroidered garment like an apron with shoulder straps, worn by Hebrew priests in ancient Israel (1 Samuel 2:18-19).
According to Samuel the prophet, rebellion is as sinful as
According to Samuel the prophet, rebellion is as sinful as divination. This was said in his response to Saul's disobedience to God's instruction to wipe out the Amalekites: "for rebellion is as the sin of divination, and stubbornness is as iniquity as idolatry" (1 Samuel 15:22-23).
David rebuked Abner at Ziph because Abner
David rebuked Abner at Ziph because Abner failed to protect his master. Abner was the commander of Saul's army. Despite Saul's efforts to eliminate David, David found Saul the King of Israel and his archenemy in vulnerable positions where his army commander could not protect him (1 Samuel 26:13-16).
David's servants could not report the death of Bathshe'ba's child to him because they
David's servants could not report the death of Bathsheba's child to him because they feared that David could harm himself. David had been fasting for the healing of the child from his adulterous deed with Bathsheba, after God had struck the child with sickness (2 Samuel 12:18).
The content of the Ark of the covenant was the
The content of the Ark of the covenant was two tables of stone. Also, in the Ark of the covenant were a golden urn holding the manna and Aaron's budded rod. Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat (Hebrew 9:3-5).
"My father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions." This means that the speaker would
The statement made by Rehoboam son of Solomon in response to the demands from the elders of Israel, "My father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions", means that Rehoboam would add to the Israelites' burdens. This led to the divide of the kingdom (1 Kings 12:12-15).
The task master in charge of forced labour in Israel during the reign of Rehoboam was
The task master in charge of forced labour in Israel during the reign of Rehoboam was Adoram. Adoram was stoned to death by the angry mob (1 Kings 12:18).
How did Obadiah demonstrate his loyalty to God during the hostile period of his time?
Obadiah demonstrated his loyalty to God during the hostile period of his time by hiding the prophets in caves. When Jezebel was killing the prophets of God, Obadiah hid one hundred prophets of God in the cave and fed them with bread and water (1 Kings 18:2-4).
"Is it you, you troubler of Israel?" These were the words said by King A. to
The words "Is it you, you troubler of Israel?" were said by King Ahab to prophet Elijah. Elijah was the prophet in the time of Ahab. Due to Israel's worship of Baal and various sins, Elijah declared that there would be no rain and it was so (1 Kings 18:17-18).
Ahab was attracted to Naboth's vineyard because the vineyard was
Ahab was attracted to Naboth's vineyard because the vineyard was near the king's palace. In reaction to Naboth's refusal to sell his inheritance, Jezebel and Ahab arranged Naboth's downfall and death. The consequence of Naboth's death is the curse of death on Ahab, Jezebel and their family (1 Kings 21:1-2).
Due to Ahab's greed, Elijah made him aware that his house would be destroyed like that of
Due to Ahab's greed, Elijah made him aware that his house would be destroyed like that of Baasha the son of Ahijah and Jeroboam the son of Nebat (1 Kings 21:22-23).
Renting of clothes in Israel was an expression of
Renting of clothes in Israel was an expression of disappointment and grief. This was the reaction of King Josiah to the reading of the book of the law by Shaphan the secretary (2 Kings 22:11).
During King Josiah's religious reforms, his first attack was on the
During King Josiah's religious reforms, his first attack was on the Canaanite divinities - Baal and Asherah. He burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of the Kidron and carried their ashes to Bethel (2 Kings 23:4).
What was the sin of Manasseh for which God punished Judah under king Jehoiakim?
The sin of Manasseh for which God punished Judah under king Jehoiakim was murder. During the time of Manasseh, lots of innocent blood was shed. Manasseh also made the Israelites to sin as a result of idol worshipping (2 Kings 24:1-4).
What did the returned Jews give as a sin offering during the dedication of the temple?
The returned Jews gave twelve goats representing the twelve tribes as the sin offering during the dedication of the temple. They offered of this house of God one hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs and, as a sin offering for all Israel, twelve he-goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel (Ezra 6:16-22).
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were punished because they
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were punished because they refused to bow to the golden image made by Nebuchadnezzar. They were reported by the Chaldeans and their penalty was the fiery furnace. God stood by Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace (Daniel 3:8-12).
Amos observed that the Israelites profaned God's name when they
Amos observed that the Israelites profaned God's name when they committed incest. According to Amos, father and son slept with the same woman. Incest is a sexual relationship involving people related by blood (Amos 2:7).
Amaziah advised Amos to go and prophesy in Judah instead of Bethel because
Amaziah advised Amos to go and prophesy in Judah instead of Bethel because Bethel was the king's sanctuary and it is the temple of kingdom. As a consequence, Amos prophesied that Amaziah's wife would become a harlot in the city, and his sons and daughters would fall by the sword, Amaziah's land would be parceled out by line and Amaziah would die in an unclean land (Amos 7:12-13).
The Sonship of Jesus was declared during His crucifixion, temptation, baptism and ascension. According to Luke, the third temptation was that Jesus should
The Sonship of Jesus was declared during His baptism by John the Baptist. A spirit of God descending like a dove came from heaven on Jesus and a voice from heaven confirmed his Sonship: "This is my beloved son with whom I am pleased" (Matthew 3:16-17). According to Luke, the third temptation was that Jesus should bow down and worship Satan. This is unlike the Matthew account in which the order of the temptation where the third temptation in Luke's account is the second (Luke 4:1-10).
Who among these was a brother to Peter?
Andrew was the brother of Peter. As he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea. Peter and Andrew were fishing at the sea of Galilee (Matthew 4:18).
Which of the following disciples was called from the tax office by Jesus?
Levi was called from the tax office by Jesus. "And as he passed on he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office, and said to him: 'follow me' and he rose and followed him" (Mark 2:13-15).
The unmerciful servant was punished because he
The unmerciful servant was punished because he cast his debtor into jail. Recall that the same unmerciful servant was forgiven his debt by his master. For being unmerciful to a fellow brother, the unmerciful servant was later cast into prison by his master. The lesson from this is that we should be forgiving and merciful just as God is forgiving and merciful (Matthew 18:23-35).
In the statement "The one I shall kiss is the man; seize him", the kiss was significant for
In the statement "The one I shall kiss is the man; seize him", the kiss was significant for identifying Jesus. Judas made this statement when Jesus was about to be arrested. Judas was instrumental in the arrest of Jesus. He was a traitor (Matthew 26:48-50).
The prophecy concerning the denial of Jesus by Peter was fulfilled during the
The prophecy concerning the denial of Jesus by Peter was fulfilled during the trial of Jesus. Jesus had prophesied that Peter would deny him thrice before the cock crew. During the trial of Jesus by the high priest, Peter denied Jesus three times (twice to a maid and once to bystanders) (Matthew 26:69-75).
The High Priest tore his robe during the trial of Jesus because he said Jesus
The High Priest tore his robe during the trial of Jesus because he said Jesus uttered blasphemous words. For claiming to be the Son of God, the high priest tore his robes and said Jesus uttered blasphemous words (Matthew 26:65-66).
Simon of Cyrene who was compelled to carry Jesus' cross, was the father of
Simon of Cyrene, who was compelled to carry Jesus' cross, was the father of Alexander and Rufus, as recorded in the Account of Mark (Mark 15:21).
According to Matthew, the first to see Jesus after His resurrection were
According to Matthew, the first to see Jesus after His resurrection were the women who went to the tomb: "And behold, Jesus met them and said, 'Hail!' And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshipped him". Jesus told the women to tell the brethren to meet Him in Galilee (Matthew 28:1-10).
The election of Mathias to succeed Judas was A. a command from Peter. B. the fulfilment of the scriptures. C. instruction given by Jesus. D. a way of getting more disciples.
The election of Matthias to succeed Judas was the fulfilment of the scriptures. This was in accordance with the Psalms of David. Matthias and Joseph whose surname was Barsabbas were the two options. After prayer, a lot was cast; Matthias was chosen in replacement of Judas (Acts 1:15-25).
The challenges of discrimination and favouritism in the early church was resolved by A. praying for God's intervention. B. the study of the scriptures and counselling. C. the selection of seven men to serve. D. appointing elders to the Council of Jerusalem.
The challenges of discrimination and favouritism in the early church was resolved by the selection of seven men or deacons who were Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolaus (Acts 6:1-6).
The authorities Peter quoted as being fulfilled on the day of Pentecost were
The authorities Peter quoted as being fulfilled on the day of Pentecost were Joel and David. The prophecies according to these two authorities respectively were to confirm the speaking in tongues by the brethren and the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Acts 2:14-28).
Saul's conversion on the road to Damascus resulted in the
Saul's conversion on the road to Damascus resulted in the churches' peaceful growth: "So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was built up; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit it was multiplied" (Acts 9:31).
Which of these statements was not made by Peter during the second trial of the apostles by the High Priest?
During the second trial of the apostles by the High Priests, Peter and the apostles made the following statements in response to the challenge by the High Priests: we must always obey God rather than man; God raised Jesus whom you killed by hanging on a tree; God exalted Jesus as leader and saviour (Acts 5:27-32). "We cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard" was made by Peter and John during an earlier, different trial.
Pure and undefiled religion, according to James, involved all these practices except
Pure and undefiled religion, according to James, involved visiting orphans in their suffering, visiting widows in their affliction, and being unstained from the world. Going to church daily was not stated as part of this (James 1:26-27).
James advised that Christians should
James advised that Christians should sing praises when they are happy: "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise" (James 5:13).
According to Peter, Christians have become a chosen race so that they may
According to Peter, Christians become a chosen race so that they may declare the good works of God: "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, God's own people, that you may declare the wonderful deeds of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9).
For Peter, Christian liberty should not be used as a A. cover up for sin (evil). B. pretext for love. C. way of disrespect. D. way of rejecting duties.
For Peter, Christian liberty should not be used as a cover up for sin (evil): "Live as free men, yet without using freedom as pretext for evil; but live as servants of God" (1 Peter 2:16).
According to Peter, the Church elders would receive their rewards at the
According to Peter, the Church elders would receive their rewards at Jesus' second coming: "...And when the chief shepherd is manifested you will obtain the unfading crown of glory" (1 Peter 5:1-4).
According to Peter, the elders should A. lord it over their members. B. seek reward through the office. C. serve willingly and eagerly. D. avoid the younger members.
According to Peter, the elders should serve willingly and eagerly, as good examples to the flock, not lording it over those in their charge (1 Peter 5:1-4).
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