WAEC Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) 1997 Past Questions

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Question 1

Abram responded to the Lord's appearing to him at Shechem by

A.continuing his journey to Bethel
B.marking the occasion with a feast
C.pitching his tent at Shechem
D.building an alter to the Lord
E.inviting his friends as witnesses

Objective

Question 1

(a) Narrate the first account of the creation.

(b) In what two ways does this account demonstrate the nature of God?

Theory

Question 2

Moses experienced the burning bush that was not consumed at

A.Horeb
B.Bethel
C.Nebo
D.Midian
E.Meriba

Objective

Question 2

(a) How did David spare the life of Saul?

(b) What two lessons can we derive from the story?

Theory

Question 3

The army of Israel led by Barak defeated the Canaanite troops led by

A.Deborah
B.Lappidoth
C.Heber
D.Sisera
E.Abinoam

Objective

Question 3

Describe Hosea's marital experience and how it demonstrates God's love for Israel.

Theory

Question 4

Eli's lack of parental responsibility led to all the following except the

A.institution of the monarchy in Israel
B.collapse of Eli's priestly lineage
C.decisive defeat of Israel by the Philistines
D.death of Hophni and Phinehas
E.capture of the ark of covenant

Objective

Question 4

Narrate the parable of the Sower and state two lessons that could be drawn from it.

Theory

Question 5

Following Solomon's request to God at Gibeon, God endowed him with all the following except

A.an understanding mind
B.the ability for good governance
C.righteousness with and faithfulness to God
D.riches and honour
E.the abilityto discern between good and evil

Objective

Question 5

(a) What demands did Jesus make of the prospective disciples he encountered?

(b) Explain any one of the demands made of them by Jesus.

Theory

Question 6

which of the following best describes David's attitude to Abner's death?

A.Sincere shock
B.gladness for the death of an enemy
C.Hypocritical shock and disbelief
D.disppointment for unrealized dreams
E.thankfulness to God for his proven innocence

Objective

Question 6

(a) Describe the event in Bethany which made Jesus speak of himself as the "Resurrection and the Life".

(b) What two lessons can we draw from the declaration?

Theory

Question 7

Ahab's request for Naboth's vineyard exposed his

A.fairness and justice
B.consideration for other's right
C.cleverness and treachery
D.appreciation of beauty
E.envy and disregard for the law

Objective

Question 7

(a) What advice did Paul give on the use of individual talents in his Epistle to the Romans?

(b) Identify two ways of applying your talents.

Theory

Question 8

when Nehemiah received the situation report on Jerusalem after thye fall of the city, he

A.left immediately for Jerusalem to rebuild the walls
B.wrote to the Governors of the province beyond the river
C.Appeal to the King of Babylon to allow the exiles to return home
D.wept,fasted and prayed for days
E.could not stand before the king for several days

Objective

Question 8

(a) Describe Paul's reaction to the gift which he received from the Philippians

(b) Identify any two ways by which you can manifest a true sense of giving in your community.

Theory

Question 9

The immediate consequences of Rehoboam's rejection of Israel for their yoke to be lightened was the

A.end of David's dynasty
B.death of Adoniram
C.civil war between Israel and Judah
D.division of the Kingdom into two
E.Invasion of Israel by enemies

Objective

Question 9

(a) Give the main features of Paul's letter to Philemon

(b) State two reasons why a Christian should forgive others.

Theory

Question 10

The story of Gehazi illustrate the consequences of

A.insincerity
B.lying
C.love of money
D.greed
E.over-ambition

Objective

Question 11

The main feature of the Covenant between God and Israel, according to Jeremiah, was that it was to

A.be written in the hearts of the people
B.be sealed with the blood of oxen
C.mark the dawn of a new era of political awareness in Israel
D.be concluded during the Babylonian exile
E.signify the coming of the Messiah

Objective

Question 12

Prophet Jeremiah saw the need for a new covenant for Israel because

A.God has totally rejected Israel for her sins
B.the first covenant was no longer binding on the people
C.inspite of the old covenant, Israel has proved faithless to God
D.the first covenant left Israel with no room for choice
E.a new covenant will bind God and the people equally

Objective

Question 13

Hosea describes Israel's relations hip with God as a

A.a faithful wife and a faithless husband
B.loving wife and her faithful husband
C.a repentant wife and her unforgiven husband
D.a faithful wife and her ever loving husband
E.a faithless wife and a loving husband

Objective

Question 14

Jesus wanted John to baptize him in order to

A.fulfil all righteousness
B.show his superiority over John
C.wash away his sins
D.prove that he is the saviour
E.attract the attention of other sinners

Objective

Question 15

According to Luke , the third temptation by the devil was that Jesus should

A.jump down from the high mountain
B.throw himself down from the pinnacle of the temple
C.rebuild the temple in three days
D.command stones to become bread
E.destroy the temple

Objective

Question 16

In the sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, Blessed are the pure in Heart for they shall

A.have the kingdom of Heaven
B.be called the Sons of God
C.see God
D.Inherit the earth
E.be satisfied

Objective

Question 17

Jesus as the Lamb of God signifies that

A.like a lamb, Jesus obeyed his father and became a man
B.Jesus was an earthly Messiah
C.God is the good Shephered and Jesus His Lamb
D.Jesus was to overcome humiliation
E.Jesus was to bear the sins of the world like a paschal lamb

Objective

Question 18

Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem is significant because it

A.was the climax of His revelation as the Messiah
B.marked His assumption as a political leader
C.marked the downfall of false Jewish religious leadership
D.wasn the end of Jesus ministry
E.was the first and only time he rode on an Ass

Objective

Question 19

Jesus' healing miracle that resulted in the charge of blasphemy against him was that of the

A.Centurion's servant
B.leper
C.Blind
D.Paralytic
E.demoniac

Objective

Question 20

which of the following instruction was given by Jesus to the Seventy against any town which rejected them?

A.carry no purse, no bags and sandals
B.Accept whatever they were given as food
C.salute every house with peace
D.go from house to house preaching the Word of God
E.Wipe off the dust of their feet

Objective

Question 21

The disciples that were at the Transfiguration of Jesus refused to tell their experience to other people because they

A.were afraid to say it out
B.were annoyed by what they saw
C.were told by Jesus not to say it out
D.forgot about it as soon as they left the place
E.fell asleep and did not see what happened

Objective

Question 22

The living water Jesus offered to the woman of Samaria represents

A.pure water
B.Word of God
C.the Holy Spirirt
D.the true wine
E.peace of mind

Objective

Question 23

Jesus performed healing miracle in order to

A.show his human nature
B.manifest the kingdom of God
C.respond to people's request for signs
D.prove that he was a wonder worker
E.make people acclaim him

Objective

Question 24

Jesus surrendered to his enemies when he was arrested at the Gethsemane because

A.his disciples did not support him
B.he did not invite angels to fight for him
C.the scripture must be fulfilled
D.he was over-powered by his enemies
E.he wanted to die as a martr for the gospel

Objective

Question 25

A common factor to both the Mission of the Twelve and of the Seventy was that

A.two synoptic gospels carry the story
B.the names of the twelves and of the seventy were given
C.the missionaries were to travel without heavy luggage
D.both missions were restricted to Jewish territories
E.both missionaries were sent to Gentiles territories

Objective

Question 26

Jesus sent the man born Blind to the pool of Siloam in order that, by his obedience , he might be

A.made a disciple of Jesus
B.completely healed
C.convinced that Jesus was the Messiah
D.baptized by John
E.a witness of Jesus to others

Objective

Question 27

The statement - Lord , it is well that we are here ; if you wish, i will make three booths here.... was made during the

A.call of Simon and Andrew
B.transfuguration
C.feeding of the five thousand
D.sermon on the mount
E.prayer in Gethsemane

Objective

Question 28

The reaction of the chief priest and the Pharisees at the rising of Lazarus was that they

A.they accused Jesus of using the power of Beelzebule
B.threw stones at Jesus and his disciples
C.drove Jesus out of the city
D.requested Jesus to show more signs
E.reported Jesus to the Jewish council

Objective

Question 29

During the storm in the sea, the disciple were afraid because

A.it was night
B.they were of little faith
C.the wind was too strong
D.Jesus was not with them
E.Jesus was asleep

Objective

Question 30

Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom of Israel? The above question implies that the apostle expected Jesus to

A.set up his kingdom in Israel
B.rule in Israel like any other oriental king
C.rule in Israel like the Romans
D.destroy the enemies round about the Israelite territories
E.make the Isarelite kingdom the most powerful

Objective

Question 31

The discipleship of Judas Iscariot had to be taken by another so that

A.the disciples might forget Judas' treachery
B.Mattias could replace him
C.Barabas could take his place
D.the scripture would be fulfilled
E.the disciples might have closer relationship

Objective

Question 32

The persecution of the early Church in Jerusalem was spearheaded by

A.Herod Agrippa
B.the Roman Governor
C.Saul of Tarsus
D.the Sadducees
E.the Scribes

Objective

Question 33

In Romans , Paul said that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. This statement means that

A.right from the beginning , man had failed God through sin
B.sin prevailed in man, right from the beginning , inspite of faith
C.ignorance of the law is no escape from God's wrath
D.the glory of God is reserved for the Jews only
E.all uncircumcised have no share in the glory of God

Objective

Question 34

Paul's teaching on humility demands all the following except that we should

A.not be selfish
B.not regard ourselves better than the others
C.show positive interest in the affairs of others
D.accepts Christ's example as the standard for our daily life
E.not allow other to adcantage over us in anything

Objective

Question 35

According to Paul in Colossians, which of the following is not a sign of newness of life in Christ

A.Seeking the things that are above
B.putting to death what is earthly
C.setting minds on things that are earthly
D.Putting off the old nature
E.Forebearing one another

Objective

Question 36

Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church and let them pray over him. By this statement James means that

A.we should not pray for ourselves when we are sick
B.prayers without the elders of the church may not be effective
C.elders of the church are wonder workers
D.the prayers of the faithful will save a sick man
E.elders of the church have divine powers

Objective

Question 37

Paul could not retain Onesimus in prison because

A.Onesimus was not willing to stay with him anymore
B.Paul was afraid of Philemon's reaction
C.Paul had not obtained Philemon's consent
D.Onesimus was eager to return to his master
E.Paul would soon be freed from his imprisonment

Objective

Question 38

In Thessalonian any Christian living in idleness should be

A.employed by the church
B.looked at as an enemy
C.fed daily by the Church
D.kept away
E.pitied

Objective

Question 39

Peter urged all Christians to endure suffering in faith , conscious of the fact that

A.Jesus himself alos resisted suffering
B.only the physical body is affected
C.suffering is temporary and leads to eternal glory
D.the world is full of sufferings
E.the devil could lure them from faith

Objective