All 50 questions from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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The caravan of Ishmaelites that bought Joseph traded in
The caravan of Ishmaelites that bought Joseph traded in balm, gum and myrrh; Joseph was sold for twenty shekels of silver (Genesis 37:25).
Before Joseph came to Pharaoh after his release from prison, Joseph
Before appearing before Pharaoh, Joseph shaved and changed his clothes (Genesis 41:14).
How long was the famine before Joseph reconciled with his brothers?
The famine had lasted two years before Joseph reconciled with his brothers (Genesis 45:6).
Which of the following was not an excuse Moses gave when he was called to deliver the Israelites?
Moses' excuses were that the Israelites would not believe him, he was slow of speech, and he doubted his ability — not that he was a murderer (Exodus 4:1-17).
Regardless of the Egyptians' suffering, Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go because
Pharaoh refused to release the Israelites because they provided the Egyptians cheap labour (Exodus 14:5).
As soon as the Egyptians caught up with the Israelites at the Red Sea, the pillar of clouds
The pillar of clouds stood between the Israelites and the Egyptians at the Red Sea (Exodus 14:19-20).
One of the spies Moses sent to the land of Canaan from the tribe of Reuben was
Shammua was one of the spies sent from the tribe of Reuben (Numbers 13:3).
“Why does the Lord bring us into this land, to fall by the sword? Our wives and our little ones will become a prey…” On which occasion was this statement made?
This statement followed the adverse report brought by the spies about Canaan (Numbers 14:3).
Barak who was asked by Deborah to organize troops to fight the Canaanites was the son of
Barak was the son of Abinoam; Deborah was the wife of Lapidoth (Judges 4:6).
“You shall invest him with some of your authority, that all the congregation of the people of Israel may obey.” This instruction was given in connection with the
This instruction was given regarding the appointment of Joshua to succeed Moses (Numbers 27:20).
“Why do you do such? For I hear of your evil dealings from all the people. No my sons; it is no good report that I hear …” The sons being addressed were children of
The sons addressed were Hophni and Phinehas, sons of Eli (1 Samuel 2:22-23).
At the time Samuel was ministering to the Lord under Eli,
At that time, the word of God was rare with no frequent vision (1 Samuel 3:1).
Through meditation, the book of the law became Joshua's source of
Through meditation on the book of the law, Joshua's source became prosperity and success (Joshua 1:8).
Israel lost 30,000 soldiers in a battle with the Philistines because
The loss was a consequence of the sins of Eli's sons, Hophni and Phinehas (1 Samuel 3:11; 4:10-11).
The reaction of Saul's armour-bearer after the death of his master amounted to
The armour-bearer's refusal to kill Saul, then his own death with Saul, amounted to loyalty (1 Samuel 31:4-5).
When David and Abishai went to the camp of Saul at Ziph, Saul and his men were fast asleep because
The Lord allowed a deep sleep to fall on Saul and his men (1 Samuel 26:12).
The child David had with Uriah's wife fell sick and died within
The child fell sick and died within seven days despite David's prayer and fasting (1 Samuel 12:18).
After Solomon had the dream at Gibeon, the Lord promised to lengthen his days on the condition that he would
The Lord promised to lengthen Solomon's days if he walked in His ways (1 Kings 3:14).
The King of Tyre who supported King Solomon with timber for the building of the temple was
Hiram, King of Tyre, supported Solomon with timber for the temple (1 Kings 5:10-11).
God decided not to divide the kingdom of Israel during the reign of Solomon because
God decided not to divide the kingdom in Solomon's reign because of His love for David (1 Kings 11:11-13).
The kingdom of Israel was divided during the reign of Rehoboam because, he
The kingdom was divided because Rehoboam followed his father's tyranny instead of relieving the people (1 Kings 12:14).
“Yes what they are building if a fox goes up on it he will break down their stone wall!” This remark by Tobiah was intended to
Tobiah's remark, alongside Sanballat, was intended to ridicule the Jews rebuilding Jerusalem's wall (Nehemiah 4:1-3).
Which of the following people led the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem after the Jews returned from exile?
Zerubbabel and Jeshua led the Israelites in rebuilding the temple (Ezra 3:8).
Two kings of Persia who passed decrees to bring about the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem were
Darius and Cyrus were the two Persian kings who passed decrees for the rebuilding of the temple (Ezra 6:1-3).
The Jew who came from exile to Jerusalem to study the law of the Lord and teach others was
Ezra came from exile to study the law of the Lord and teach others (Ezra 7:6, 10).
According to Luke's gospel, when the Devil had ended the temptation of Jesus, the Devil departed
According to Luke's gospel, the Devil departed to look for another opportune moment / work out a better strategy (Luke 4:13).
Jesus stood in a boat belonging to Peter by the lake of Gennesaret to
Jesus stood in Peter's boat by the lake of Gennesaret to teach the crowd (Luke 5:3).
The gospel which states that the spirit immediately drove Jesus into the wilderness after His baptism to be tempted is
This account is in Matthew's gospel (Matthew 4:1).
According to Mark's gospel, Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist after He came from
Jesus was baptized after coming from Nazareth of Galilee, according to Mark's gospel (Mark 1:9).
What was Jesus' response to the would-be disciple who wanted to bury his father?
Jesus said “Follow me and leave the dead to bury their own dead” (Matthew 8:21-22).
“My soul is very sorrowful, even to death, remain here and watch with me …” Jesus made this statement to
Jesus made this statement to Peter, James and John at Gethsemane (Matthew 26:37-38).
According to Jesus, a major condition for discipleship is to
According to Jesus, discipleship demands renouncing/denial of all that one has (Matthew 16:24).
Peter wept after he had denied Jesus because he was
Peter wept because he felt ashamed for betraying Jesus after promising never to deny Him (Matthew 26:75).
“Have you come out as a robber with swords and clubs to capture me?” This statement was made by Jesus in
Jesus made this statement in the garden of Gethsemane when He was arrested (Matthew 26:55).
Jesus' enemies accused him of perverting the nation, forbidding the payment of tribute to Caesar and claiming to be a king before
These accusations were made before Pilate the governor (Luke 23:2-3).
What prompted Pilate to send Jesus to Herod for trial? Pilate
Pilate sent Jesus to Herod because he knew Jesus came from Herod's jurisdiction (Luke 23:7).
The women who visited the tomb of Jesus on the first day according to Luke's gospel were
Luke's gospel names Mary Magdalene, Joana and Mary the mother of James (Luke 24:10).
What punishment was given to the unmerciful servant by the king in Jesus' teaching on forgiveness?
The unmerciful servant was imprisoned, illustrating Jesus' teaching on forgiveness (Matthew 18:34).
Judas Iscariot lost his position as a disciple of Jesus because
Judas Iscariot lost his position because he committed suicide after betraying Jesus (Matthew 27:3-5; Acts 1:16-18).
When Peter and John were set free by the Sanhedrin, they were
Peter and John were released and asked not to speak about Jesus again (Acts 4:18).
“Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?” The uncircumcised men in the context were
The uncircumcised men referred to were Cornelius and his family (Acts 11:3-18).
“But be doers of the word not hearers only.” This text according to James implies that Christians should
James teaches that Christians should reflect their faith in their lifestyle, not just hear the word (James 1:22-25).
Discrimination in the daily distribution of relief items in the early church came up when the
Discrimination came up when the Hellenists complained about the neglect of their widows (Acts 6:1-7).
What happened to Saul while in the house of Judas in the street called Straight?
Saul regained his sight through Ananias while in the house of Judas in the street called Straight (Acts 9:10-18).
Herod Agrippa's killing of James and subsequent arrest of Peter was an attempt to
Herod's killing of James and arrest of Peter was an attempt to win the confidence of the Jews (Acts 12:1-3).
James states that the sick should be interceded for by the Elders but those who are suffering should
James states the sick should be interceded for by the Elders, while those suffering should pray themselves (James 5:13).
In his teaching on faith and works, James says that people should be quick to hear, slow to speak and
James teaches people should be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger (James 1:19).
Peter holds the view that servants should be submissive and be respectful to masters who are good and gentle as well as to those who are
Peter states servants should be submissive to masters who are good and gentle as well as those who are arrogant (1 Peter 2:18-19).
Peter is of the opinion that Christians should behave like new born babies craving for pure spiritual milk so that
Peter says Christians should crave pure spiritual milk like newborn babies so that they will have salvation (1 Peter 2:2).
Peter advised the leaders of the church not to lord their eldership over church members but should rather
Peter advised church leaders not to lord over members but to lead them with good example (1 Peter 5:3).
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