OAU Christian Religious Studies 2007/2007 Past Questions

Question 1

In Jesus' teaching on the mount, the only justifiable reason for divorce is:

A.indolence
B.insubordination
C.infidelity
D.infertility

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Question 2

According to John's Gospel, Lazarus was from:

A.Jerusalem
B.Teberias
C.Bethany
D.Galilee

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Question 3

Jesus' new commandment according to the Gospel of John is:

A.salvation
B.love
C.peace
D.spirit

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Question 4

The thief as described by Jesus comes to:

A.destroy, kill and steal
B.destroy, steal and kill
C.kill, destiny and steal
D.steal, kill and destroy.

Objective

Question 5

The agony of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane is a

A.sign of abandonment
B.manifestation of human weakness
C.punishment
D.preparation for his death.

Objective

Question 6

Entychus fell train the third storey to the ground when Paul prolonged his sermons at

A.Troas
B.Ephesus
C.Miletus
D.Corinth

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Question 7

Charismatic leaders in the Book of Judges arose in Israel to

A.revive faith in Yahweh
B.rally the tribes together
C.lead Israel to battles
D.settle dispute

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Question 8

What did God crate on the fifth day?

A.The firmament
B.The two great lights
C.Water under the heavens
D.Living creatures

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Question 9

Joshua and Caleb were from the tribe of:

A.Judah and Reuben
B.Reuben and Dan
C.Ephraim and Reuben
D.Judah and Ephraim

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Question 10

Manahem, the son of Gadi reigned over Israel for:

A.Eight years
B.twenty years
C.six mouths
D.Ten years.

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Question 11

The death of Adonihezek in Bezek was a typical proof of

A.cowardice
B.Nemesis
C.Insanity
D.Absurdity

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Question 12

In order that Benjamin might he brought to Egypt, Joseph detained .........

A.Reuben
B.Levi
C.Judah
D.Simeon
E.Zebulon

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Question 13

When Paul came to Rome, the first set of people to whom he preached were the

A.Reuben
B.Levi
C.Greeks
D.Samaritans

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Question 14

The three sons of Noah were Sdhem, Ham and

A.Lot
B.Hirah
C.Cain
D.Japeth

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Question 15

The renowned interpreters of the Mosaic Law in the time of Jesus were the

A.Sadducees
B.Scribes
C.Herodians
D.Pharisees

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Question 16

The mother of Esau is

A.Ruth
B.Esther
C.Rebecca
D.Jezebel

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Question 17

Who was the speaker?

A.Joseph
B.Jacob
C.Job
D.James

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Question 18

When did lie say this?

A.When he was about to die
B.When he was seriously sick
C.When he offended God
D.When his brother cheated him

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Question 19

What was his wish?

A.He wanted to he buried at Canaan in the cave at Ephron
B.He wanted to
C.buried at Jericho
D.He wanted to commune with his ancestors

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Question 20

Who was authorized by God to go and liberate the Israelites from the Egyptian bondage?

A.Joshua
B.Daniel
C.Solomon
D.Moses

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Question 21

The names of the two kings of Jericho destroyed by the Israelites during the conquest were

A.adonija and Haggith
B.Shion and Og
C.Zadok and Benaiah
D.Hiram and Jeroboam

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Question 22

Who is an atheist?

A.Someone who does believe in God
B.Someone who rejects completely the idea of a divine being
C.Someone who believes that it is impossible to know if there is God or not
D.Someone who abuses religions people

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Question 23

What is meant by the Christian doctrine that God is Trinity?

A.The idea stm led in Trinidad and Tobago
B.God is three persons in one
C.God is omnipotent
D.God is the Holy Spirit

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