WAEC Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) 1988 Past Questions

Question 1

In the creation story the job of giving names to all living creatures was performed by

A.God
B.Adam and Eve
C.Eve
D.Man
E.The angels of God

Objective

Question 1

Narrate the first creation story in Genesis and explain how God established His sovereignty over His creation.

Theory

Question 2

Reuben advised his brothers to kill Joseph but to cast him into a pit because he

A.he did not want them to shed the blood of the innocent
B.wanted to rescue him afterwards and bring him safely to their father
C.wanted to bury him alive in the pit
D.wanted them to sell Joseph to the Ishmaelites
E.loved his brother dearly

Objective

Question 2

Give an account of the religious persecution suffered by Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and comment on any point of significance about it.

Theory

Question 3

Joseph was sold to the Ishmaelites for ........ Shekels of silver

A.forty
B.thirty-five
C.thirty
D.ttwenty-five
E.twenty

Objective

Question 3

(a) How did Jonah react to God's message ?

(b) What two lessons do we learn about the nature of God from this episode?

Theory

Question 4

when the children of Israelite came to the wilderness of Sin, they murmured against Moses and Aaron because

A.Egyptians were in hot pursuit
B.they were hungry
C.there was neither dew nor rain for seven years
D.both men neglected them to their suffering
E.there were thirsty

Objective

Question 4

(a) What does Jesus teach in the sermon on the mount about? (i) Almsgiving (ii) Prayer (iii) Fasting.

(b) How has the Christian Church in Nigeria adhered to these teachings?

Theory

Question 5

at the time Deborah became a judge in Israel , she was a

A.seer
B.prophetess
C.priestess
D.medium
E.sorcerer

Objective

Question 5

(a) How does John portray Jesus as the True Vine?

(b) What two lessons do we derive from the relationship between Christ and His believers?

Theory

Question 6

The main message of Hosea is that God desires

A.love and sacrifice
B.sacrifice and thanksgiving
C.steadfast love and not sacrifice
D.sacrifice and worship
E.love with little sacrifice

Objective

Question 6

(a) What social problem brought about the appointment of the deacons in the early church?

(b) Mention five social problems facing the church today.

Theory

Question 7

during the reign of Josiah, the Book of the Law was found in the temple by

A.Shaphan
B.Hilkiah
C.Isaiah
D.Zedekiah
E.Hezekiah

Objective

Question 7

What are the attributes of and rewards for humility as stated in the Epistles?

Theory

Question 8

when Nebuchadnezzar overran Jerusalem he spared the

A.temple
B.Children of the King
C.poorest of the people
D.wealthy men
E.King

Objective

Question 8

Discuss Paul's teaching on civic responsibility and show how we can apply three of the instances in our daily living.

Theory

Question 9

the plot against the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem by Nehemiah was hatched by

A.Sanballat, Tobiah and the Arabs
B.Tobiah, the Egyptians and Sanballat
C.Sanballat, the Arabs and the Samaritans
D.Tobiah, the Samaritans and Ashdotites
E.Sanballat, the Samaritans and the Ashdotites

Objective

Question 9

(a) How did Paul reconcile Onesimus with Philemon ?

(b) What can we learn about forgiveness from this letter?

Theory

Question 10

the Holiness of God was mostly emphasized by

A.amos
B.hosea
C.jeremiah
D.isaiah
E.Ezekiel

Objective

Question 11

the leader of the Jews who rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem after the exile was

A.Ezra
B.Nehemiah
C.Ezekiel
D.Jeremiah
E.Zedekiah

Objective

Question 12

Jonah was swallowed by a fish because he

A.fail to pray to God
B.fell into the water
C.could not swim
D.disobeyed God
E.was thrown into the sea

Objective

Question 13

Jesus came to be baptized by John in order to

A.show his faith in John's power
B.show that He was the Son of God
C.Please the Jews
D.fulfill all righteousness
E.Be forgiven of His sins

Objective

Question 14

i will be clean. This statement was made by Jesus at the healing of

A.Bartimaeus
B.The paralytic
C.the woman with the issue of blood
D.The leper
E.the Gerasene demonic

Objective

Question 15

In the Gospel of Mathew Jesus sent the twelve disciples to

A.the Jews
B.the Gentiles and Samaritans
C.Tyre and Sidon
D.The region of Gadara
E.The Greeks and the Samaritans

Objective

Question 16

According to Mark, the first four disciple to be called by Jesus were

A.Simon , James , John and Philip
B.Simon,James ,John and Mathew
C.Simon , James ,John nad Batholomew
D.Simon, Andrew, James, John
E.Simon, James , John and Thaddaeus

Objective

Question 17

in the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus intended to teach

A.respect for parents
B.God's love for a repentant sinner
C.His dislike for careless living
D.love of parents for their children
E.His disaproval for disobedience

Objective

Question 18

When Jesus appeared to the ten disciples, they gave a piece of fish eat.This was to prove that

A.Jesus was hungry and needed food
B.The disciples was convinced that He was Jesus
C.Jesus was not a spirit but man with flesh and bone
D.The disciples had abandoned Jesus to become fishermen
E.Fish was the staple food of the Jews

Objective

Question 19

According to John, living meant water that

A.Springs from Jacob's well
B.Is running
C.Wells up to eternal life
D.Quenches thirst
E.The Samaritan woman drank

Objective

Question 20

why according to the gospel of John, did Jesus heal the man born blind?

A.He wanted the Pharisees to recognise the power of God
B.He weanted his disciple to know that He is the Son of God
C.He wanted to ensure that the work of God is made manifest by Him
D.He wanted the blind to see
E.He wanted to show that the parents were sinners

Objective

Question 21

At the death of Lazarus in Bethany, many Jews came to console his sisters,The two sisters were

A.Martha and Mary
B.Elizabeth zand Martha
C.Elizabeth and Salome
D.Mary and Joanna
E.Martha and Salome

Objective

Question 22

Peter proved that the Pentecost was a fulfillment of the prophecy of

A.Micah
B.Hosea
C.Amos
D.Joel
E.Isaiah

Objective

Question 23

Two of the seven Deacons who later became evangelist were

A.Stephen and Nicolaus
B.Stephen and Nicanor
C.Stephen and Philip
D.Philip and Nicolaus
E.Philip and Nicanor

Objective

Question 24

During the first missionary journey Paul was stoned at

A.Lystra
B.Iconium
C.Derbe
D.Antioch in Pisidia
E.Antioch in Syria

Objective

Question 25

which of the following decision was not one of those taken at the first Christian Council in Jerusalem?

A.Gentile christians should abstain from the pollution of idols
B.Gentile christians should avoid unchastity
C.Gentile christians should not eat meat that has been strangled
D.Gentile christians should avoid blood
E.Gentile christians should all be circumcised

Objective

Question 26

The promise to Abraham and his descendants as the inheritor of the earth came through

A.The law
B.Prayer
C.Righteousness of Faith
D.His works
E.The goodness of the entire household

Objective

Question 27

Sin has no dominion over those who are under

A.Grace
B.law
C.Authority
D.Imprisonment
E.Judgement

Objective

Question 28

To attain true life in Christ, Paul advised the Colossians to put away

A.Faith, Love nad Charity
B.Kindness, Meekness and Patience
C.Wrath, Malice and Slander
D.Compassion , Humility and Fobearance
E.Fobearance , Charity and Love

Objective

Question 29

According to Paul's teaching the relationship between wives and their husbands should be

A.The states demand
B.Is fiiting in the Lord
C.Is written in the books of Moses
D.The husbands command
E.Is fitting to the slave master

Objective

Question 30

'[For as many of you that were baptized in Christ have put on Christ'. This statement of Paul implies that all baptized in Christ

A.Are sinless
B.Should always condemn sinners
C.Are no l;onger A braham's sons
D.Should not discriminate
E.Are a new creation

Objective

Question 31

'The eye can not say to the hand- I have no need of you'. Why did Paul say this?

A.To teach his audience about the human body
B.To discourage selfishness
C.To encourage inter-church relation
D.To encourage hard work
E.To emphasise the need of unity among Christians

Objective

Question 32

Which of the following groups represent s the gifts of the Holy Spirit

A.Utterance of wisdom and respect for elders
B.Worthy of miracles and fervent prayers
C.Prophecy and interpretation of tongues
D.utterance of knowledge and giving gifts to the poor
E.Going to church and Fasting

Objective

Question 33

'But as to the time and seasons, brethren,you have no need to have anything written to you.The 'times and seasons' refers to

A.Harvest time
B.Wet and dry season
C.The advent
D.The coming of the Lord
E.Pentecost

Objective

Question 34

Concerning the dead in the Lord, Paul advises us

A.not to grieve as others do who have no hope
B.not to be worried about their safety
C.to pray for the repose of their souls
D.to thank God that we are still alive
E.to have hope and merry

Objective

Question 35

'If anyone will not work, let him not eat' By this statement Paul implies that

A.Work is essential for Salvation
B.Faith alone will provide our needs
C.There is dignity in labour
D.Only the workers shall get a reward
E.Working hard is essential to being a disciple

Objective

Question 36

In this letter , James said'..... but be doers of the word not only the hearers only'. This advise means that you should

A.Go to church regularly
B.Pay your tithe regularly
C.Give alms to the poor
D.Manifest your faith in good work
E.Give liberally to the church

Objective

Question 37

The genuineness of faith according to Peter is tested through

A.Work
B.Miracles
C.Prayer
D.Trials
E.Fasting

Objective