WAEC Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2020 Objective — Question 25

Question 25 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

During King Josiah's religious reforms, his first attack was on the

A. prostitutes that came around the temple at night
B. priest that offered burnt offerings in the temple
C. Canaanite divinities - Baal and AsherahCorrect
D. sacrifice of Children to Molech

Explanation

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).

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