WAEC Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) 2009 Past Questions

Question 1

What in the creation account, gave man an edge over every other creature

A.other creatures were made for man
B.Man alone was created in the image of God
C.Man had the rare privilege to dwell in Eden
D.Satan acknowledged his privileged position

Objective

Question 1

(a) List the events of the first six days of creation in a chronological order. [6 marks]

(b) Explain the concept of man as the image of God [6 marks]

(c) State three implications of the sovereignty of God as portrayed in the creation story. [3 marks]

Theory

Question 2

At Shechem God appeared to Abram and told him that

A.he should continue on his journey southward
B.he should leave his country and kindred
C.the land would be given to his descendents
D.in the land he should build an altar

Objective

Question 2

(a) How did Moses become the son of Pharaoh's daughter? [9 marks]

(b) Explain three ways in which this prepared Moses for his future leadership roles. [6 marks]

Theory

Question 3

In their dealings with God, Abraham and Sarah learnt the following lessons except that God is

A.able to bless the righteous
B.faithful to his promise
C.all powerful-nothing is too hard for him
D.not in a hurry to carry out his promises

Objective

Question 3

(a) Write notes on Solomon's request for wisdom, [12marks]

(b) Give three ways Solomon's request was tested and proved. [3 marks]

Theory

Question 4

Pharaoh's horsemen and his army overtook the fleeing Hebrews encamped by the sea at

A.Migdol
B.Etham
C.Phiahiroth
D.Meriba

Objective

Question 4

(a) Narrate Elijah's flight to Mount Horeb. [9 marks]

(b) In what three ways did God plan to punish the house of Ahab and Israel? [6 marks]

Theory

Question 5

The episode of David and Bathsheba, Uriah's wife was in violation of God's

A.sixth commandment
B.seventh commandment
C.eight commandment
D.ninth commandment

Objective

Question 5

(a) Relate the parable of the Good Samaritan [9 marks]

(b) State three ways the parable illustrates concern for one another [6 marks]

Theory

Question 6

When the people of Israel received the encouraging report given by two of the twelve spies, they decided to

A.stone Moses for taking them out of Egypt
B.choose Caleb as their leader and go back to
C.stone the two spies who gave the report
D.raise an army to fight the Canaanites

Objective

Question 6

(a) Explain Jesus' teaching about himself as the living water and bread of life. [12 marks]

(b) Mention three ways in which man is denied of the bread of life today. [3 marks]

Theory

Question 7

Which of the following tribes accompanied Deborah and Barak to the war against Jabin and Sisera?

A.Naphthali and Zebulun
B.Issachar and Reuben
C.Ephraim and Dan
D.Judah and Benjamin

Objective

Question 7

(a) Discuss the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ [11 marks]

(b) What two lessons can Christians learn from Jesus' words on the cross? [4 marks]

Theory

Question 8

On matters of parental Responsibility, Samuel could not be commended because he

A.made his children judges instead of priests
B.wanted his children to suceed him
C.did nothing to stop his children's immoral behaviour
D.did not care what happened to Israel after

Objective

Question 8

(a) Describe Philip's missionary activities in Judea and Samaria [9 marks]

(b) State any three problems facing evangelism in your country. [6 marks]

Theory

Question 9

Eli the priest in Shiloh was condemned because he

A.allowed his children to deprive God of his share of sacrifice
B.allowed the Ark of God to be taken to the battle field
C.did not take God's message through Samuel seriously
D.officiated at the temple without the assistance of the prophet

Objective

Question 9

(a) Highlight Paul's teaching that Christians are children of God [9 marks]

(b) Give two implications of the doctrine of Sonship of God for Christians. [6 marks]

Theory

Question 10

David's first contact with Saul was because he was

A.skillfull in playing
B.victorious over Goliath
C.a man of favour
D.a shepherd boy

Objective

Question 10

(a) What was Paul's teaching on humility in his letter to the Philippians? [9 marks]

(b) In what three ways is this teaching relevant to Christians? [6 marks]

Theory

Question 11

David showed Nathan the prophet that he had repented of his sin by

A.refusing to marry Uriah's wife
B.confessing that he had sinned
C.offering to compensate Uriah's family
D.making sacrifice to please God

Objective

Question 11

(a) Highlight Peter's admonition on inter-personal relationship among believers [9 marks]

(b) Mention three major causes of conflict among Christians today. [6 marks]

Theory

Question 12

Elijah was a prophet during the reign of

A.Gideon
B.David
C.Ahab
D.Rehoboam

Objective

Question 12

(a) Outline Paul's teachings on dignity of labour. [7 marks]

(b) Give four roles the Church can play to encourage productivity among Christian Youth. [8 marks]

Theory

Question 13

When God ordered famine on Israel, Elijah was fed by the ravens at

A.Brook Cherith
B.River Jordan
C.River Kishon
D.Mount Carmel

Objective

Question 14

"T Lord forbid that i should give you the inheritance of my fathers". The inheritance referred to here is

A.birth right
B.the world
C.the kingship
D.a vineyard

Objective

Question 15

The King of Judah who suffered in the hands of Nebuchadnezzar was

A.Jehoachin
B.Manasseh
C.Josiah
D.Zedekiah

Objective

Question 16

The punishment of Israel according to the vision of Jeremiah includes all the following except

A.occupation of the land by foreigners
B.restoration of their kings and priests
C.destruction of their flocks and herds
D.consumption of their harvest by their enemies

Objective

Question 17

Complete this statement "Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of Hosts,

A.the Seraphims bow to His glory
B.the whole earth will sing his glory
C.the whole earth is full of his glory
D.His creatures will rise to praise His Holy Name

Objective

Question 18

When Isaiah saw the Lord in His holiness and glory, he exclaimed

A."Blessed is me for i am truly Holy"
B."Woe is me! for i am lost"
C."Blessed be the name of the Lord"
D."I am finished for i have seen a Holy God"

Objective

Question 19

Jeremiah said the people of Judah were in a state of mourning because

A.they sinned against God
B.their vessels were empty
C.their farms were destroyed
D.there was drought in the land

Objective

Question 20

The king planned to set Daniel over the whole kingdom because

A.he was the most educated of all
B.an excellent spirit was in him
C.he wanted to favour a foreigner
D.Daniel brought information to the King

Objective

Question 21

God spoke through Amos that He would punish Israel for the following sins except that they

A.sold the righteous for silver
B.sold the needy for a pair of shoes
C.trampled the head of the poor into the dust
D.pursued their brothers with the sword

Objective

Question 22

The first batch of Jewish exiles to rebuild the temple was under the leadership of

A.Joshua
B.Hanani
C.Sheshbazzar
D.Zerubabel

Objective

Question 23

Which two tribes in Israel led in the rebuilding of the temple after the exile

A.Judah and Benjamin
B.Naphtali and Joseph
C.Manasseh and Rueben
D.Judah and Ephraim

Objective

Question 24

After his baptism Jesus began to

A.proclaim the kingdom of God
B.baptize others
C.confront religious leaders
D.teach in parables

Objective

Question 25

The devout man in Jerusalem whom the Lord promised would see Christ before his death was named

A.Zechariah
B.Joseph
C.Stephen
D.Simeon

Objective

Question 26

Jesus ordered the seventy disciples not to salute any one because

A.their mission required urgency
B.it is not part of their mission to salute
C.they may forget their mission
D.salutations to strangers defile the Jews

Objective

Question 27

Jesus teaches," Let your light so shine before men..." by Light Jesus refers to

A.the Christian character and virtues in us
B.the bright lights at the altar in the church
C.the light that shows the right way
D.our knowledge of the scripture

Objective

Question 28

"And if any one will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave that house". This is a sign of

A.forgiveness
B.rebuke
C.acceptance
D.condemnation

Objective

Question 29

"Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nets; but the son of man has nowhere to lay His head" By this statement, Jesus meant that His disciples

A.would not grow rich
B.would not enjoy good houses
C.had a lot of task ahead
D.had a lot of enemies

Objective

Question 30

The treasures which Jesus wants us to lay in heaven include

A.generosity and kindness
B.love and mercy
C.works of righteousness
D.gold and silver

Objective

Question 31

No one can serve two masters..." This means that one should not

A.be idolatrous
B.belong two two religions
C.worship money
D.be an unbeliever

Objective

Question 32

Whoever drinks the water Jesus gives will never thirst. what is this water?

A.The spirit of God
B.Holy and anointed water
C.The word of God
D.Law of God

Objective

Question 33

Jesus said" I am the bread of life, he who comes to me shall not hunger..." Bread of life" in this context means the

A.body of Jesus Christ
B.manna given to the Israelites
C.holy bread of life
D.spiritual food through Jesus

Objective

Question 34

John's summary of God's love for the world is that He

A.sent his son to judge the world righteously
B.created man in his own image with authority
C.made light that the world might walk in it
D.gave his only son to save all believers

Objective

Question 35

According to John's Gospel, Lazarus was from

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

Objective

Question 36

Jesus said to Martha.."...and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die..." Jesus talks about

A.physical death
B.spiritual death
C.emotional health
D.natural death

Objective

Question 37

The meeting of the Christian Council of Jerusalem was chaired by

A.Peter
B.Paul
C.James
D.John

Objective

Question 38

Paul wished to retain Onesimus with him but did not do so because

A.Onesimus was unwilling to stay with him
B.he was afraid of Philemon's reaction
C.he did not like such a favour to be imposed on Philemon
D.Onesimus would soon be released from jail

Objective