WAEC Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) 2018 Past Questions

Question 1

God created man and asked him to dominate all the following except _________

A.Fish of the sea
B.Spirit of the earth
C.Birds of the air
D.Creeping animals

Objective

Question 1

THEMES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT

(a) Describe the events of the first creation story in a chronological order.

(b) State three reasons why man is regarded as the crown of creation.

Theory

Question 2

Adam called Eve woman because she was _________

A.A resemblance of man
B.A helper of man
C.Mother of mankind
D.Made out of man

Objective

Question 2

THEMES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT

(a) Give an account of the report brought to Moses by the twelve spies he sent to the land of Canaan.

(b) What three lessons can political leaders learn from the mission of the spies

Theory

Question 3

Which of the following experiences did Joseph not go through? He was __________

A.Sold into slavery
B.Sentenced and Imprisoned
C.Cast into a pit
D.Molested and Raped

Objective

Question 3

THEMES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT

(a) Give a detailed account of the death of Saul on Mount Gilboa.

(b) State two effects of disobedience.

Theory

Question 4

Joseph earned his brothers hatred because _______

A.He carried ill report of them to Jacob
B.He was a dreamer
C.Jacob had more love for Joseph
D.He did not join them to shepherd the flock

Objective

Question 4

THEMES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT

(a) Outline four out of the punishments Amos warned Israel about.

(b) List three out of the sins Amos condemned which are prevalent today.

Theory

Question 5

As joseph revealed himself to his brothers, he told them that God allowed him to be sold into slavery so as to______________

A.Stop the Famine
B.Preserve Life
C.Punish them
D.Seek revenge

Objective

Question 5

THEMES FROM THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS AND THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

(a) Narrate the events that led to the statement "This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased."

(b) Discuss four steps to take to become committed to God.

Theory

Question 6

The parents of Moses did the following to ensure his survival except__________

A.Casting him into a river
B.Hiding him for three months
C.Putting him in a padded basket
D.His sister watching him

Objective

Question 6

THEMES FROM THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS AND THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

a) Highlight nine roles played by women in the resurrection stories according to the synoptic gospels.

b) Identify three roles played by women in the church today.

Theory

Question 7

The Parents of Moses belonged to the tribe of__________

A.Judah
B.Benjamin
C.Levi
D.Ephraim

Objective

Question 7

THEMES FROM THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS AND THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLE

a) Narrate Peter's miraculous escape from prison.

(b) State three factors that motivate people to pray.

Theory

Question 8

These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!

This statement above was a manifestation of Israel's____________

A.Unfaithfulness
B.Immorality
C.Adultery
D.Idolatry

Objective

Question 8

THEMES FROM SELECTED EPISTLES

(a) Outline James' argument on faith without works is dead.

(b) Indicate three benefits of faith to a Christian.

Theory

Question 9

Before Joshua's appointment as a successor to Moses, he was a___________

A.Commander of the army
B.Servant in the temple
C.Minister to Moses
D.Counselor to the Israelites

Objective

Question 9

THEMES FROM SELECTED EPISTLES

(a) Give twelve reasons why Christians should remain loyal to their masters in all situations.

(b) Identify any three virtues worthy of practice by Christians.

Theory

Question 10

Deborah, a prophetess who was a judge in Israel was the wife of _____________

A.Barak
B.Lappidoth
C.Joshua
D.Sisera

Objective

Question 11

The two sons of Eli were_______________

A.Hophni and Phinehas
B.Phinehas and Joel
C.Joel and Abijah
D.Hophni and Abijah

Objective

Question 12

The Sons of Eli were worthless because they______

A.Stole offering from the Lord's house
B.Treated the Lord's offering with Contempt
C.Seized the Lord's offering from the temple
D.Took bribes and perverted justice

Objective

Question 13

"It is the LORD; let him do what seems good to him"

This statement by Eli shows that God____________

A.Makes the final decision
B.Knows Everything
C.Is Impartial
D.Is the Alpha and Omega

Objective

Question 14

The direct consequence of the behaviour of the sons of Samuel was___________

A.Their death in battle
B.That Israel rejected God
C.The Capture of the ark of God
D.Israel's request for a King

Objective

Question 15

The elders of Israel went to Samuel to request for a King at___________

A.Jerusalem
B.Gilgal
C.Ramah
D.Ziph

Objective

Question 16

Why did God Command Saul to entirely destroy Amalek?

A.They were serving foreign gods
B.They opposed the Israelites on the way
C.They refuse male circumcision
D.They offered false worship to God

Objective

Question 17

God repented that He made Saul King because he__________-

A.Utterly destroyed the Amalekites
B.Told the Kenites to depart from Amalek
C.Did not perform God's commandments
D.Set up a monument at carmel

Objective

Question 18

God sent an evil spirit to torment Saul because_______

A.He wanted to bring David into Saul's life
B.Saul had disobeyed Samuel
C.The Lord's spirit had departed from him
D.He wanted Saul to enjoy the sound of lyre

Objective

Question 19

Which of the following people was ready to strike king Saul at the wilderness of Zuph?

A.Abishai
B.Abner
C.Ahimelech
D.Joab

Objective

Question 20

David spares Saul's life at Ziph because David_________

A.Recognised the rules of engagement
B.Was a man after God's heart
C.Wanted to rebuke Abner's negligence
D.Recognized Saul as God's anointed

Objective

Question 21

Prophet Nathan named David Bathsheba's second child________

A.Solomon
B.Jedidiah
C.Absalom
D.Adonijah

Objective

Question 22

At Gibeon, Solomon was promised all the following except ________

A.Wise and Discerning Mind
B.The life of his enemies
C.Long and Fulfilling Life
D.Riches and Honour

Objective

Question 23

Elijah Proclaimed drought in Israel as a punishment for ________

A.Persecuting the prophets of God
B.Worshiping Baal
C.Ahab marrying Jezebel
D.The Murder of Naboth

Objective

Question 24

The contest between Elijah and the Baal Prophets took place on/at_______________

A.Mount Sinai
B.Mount Carmel
C.Brook Cherith
D.Brook Kishon

Objective

Question 25

When Nehemiah received the report about the ruin in Jerusalem, he __________

A.Wept, fasted and prayed
B.Put on sack clothes
C.Refused to serve Artaxerxes
D.Confronted the King

Objective

Question 26

King Nebuchadnezzar issued a decree that no one should speak against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego because_________

A.He is God who destroys
B.No other god could deliver like him
C.He listens to the cry of the afflicted
D.He easily performs miracles

Objective

Question 27

Before Amos became a prophet, he was a _______

A.Judge
B.Seer
C.Tent Maker
D.Farmer

Objective

Question 28

The name of Hosea's daughter "Not Pitied" means God will_______

A.Punish the house of Jehu for the blood of Israel
B.No longer have the pity on the house of Israel
C.No longer have pity on the house of Judah
D.Deny Judah his protective presence

Objective

Question 29

Jesus was baptized by John in order to_______

A.Confirm John's power
B.Please the jews
C.Fulfill all righteousness
D.Identify with the sinners

Objective

Question 30

He will give his Angels charge of you.....and on their hands they will bear you up

What reply was given on this occasion?

A.You shall not tempt the Lord your God
B.Man shall not live by bread alone
C.You shall worship the Lord your God
D.Only God shall you serve

Objective

Question 31

Before the call of James and John. Jesus met them helping their Father to__________

A.Catch fish in the sea
B.Mend the fishing nets
C.Collect Tax
D.Bury the dead

Objective

Question 32

Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple

This statement means____________

A.Discipleship demands total commitment
B.A Disciple must carry his cross
C.A Disciple must bear his problems alone
D.Death on the cross awaits any true Disciple

Objective

Question 33

The response to Peter's question, Lord how often shall my brother sin against me and i forgive him?

Meant that forgiveness is ___________

A.Unconditional
B.Limitless
C.Conditional
D.Countable

Objective

Question 34

The prayer of Jesus at Gethsemane shows that he _________

A.Was in severe agony
B.Wanted to escape death
C.Needed the support of his disciples
D.Had been abandoned by God

Objective

Question 35

Which of these did not happen immediately Jesus gave up the ghost?

A.The guards were scared and fled
B.The Saints were risen
C.The Curtain divided into two
D.The Earth shook

Objective

Question 36

According to Mark, one of the women who witness the burial of Jesus was Mary, the________

A.Sister of Martha
B.Mother of Philip
C.Mother of Jesus
D.Mother of James

Objective

Question 37

The prophecy of Peter denying his Master was fulfilled____________

A.During Christ's arrest
B.During Christ's trial
C.On the day of Crucifixion
D.On the Resurrection day

Objective

Question 38

Judas Iscariot was replaced by_________-

A.Nicolaus
B.Barsabbas
C.Silas
D.Matthias

Objective

Question 39

Ananias and Sapphira were punished because they___________

A.Did not live as good couple
B.Were greedy and covetous
C.Lied to the holy spirit
D.Lied to the Apostles

Objective

Question 40

The reason for appointing the seven deacons was to________

A.Spread the gospel
B.Performed Miracles
C.Serve table
D.Visit the converts

Objective

Question 41

I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting;........

The men who were present with Saul were amazed because they____________

A.Experienced the power of God
B.Heard the voice of an angel
C.Witnessed the appearance of an angel
D.Heard the voice but no one saw me

Objective