Christian Religious Knowledge/Education/Studies (CRS/CRK/CRE), 2017, WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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2017

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Christian Religious Knowledge/Education/Studies (CRS/CRK/CRE)

Exam :

WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

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1.	Which of the following personalities presided over the Jewish trial of Jesus? A. Caiaphas B. Herod C. Gamaliel D. Pilate Show Content Detailed Solution Pontius Pilate convicted Jesus of treason and declared that Jesus thought himself King of the Jews, and had Jesus crucified.	D
2.	The miraculous crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites shows __________ A. God's guidance and protection over His people B. the ill-equipped army of Pharaoh C. God's fulfilment of His promises to destroy the Egyptians. D. Moses as a reliable leader Show Content Detailed Solution After all the terrible frogs, flies, calamity, and death that God sent to the Egyptians, Pharaoh was ready for the Israelites to leave. The Egyptians even gave the Israelites silver, gold, jewelry, and clothing. The Egyptians gave them anything they asked for. They really wanted them to leave! Very quickly, the Israelites packed their animals and began their trip to the place God would show them. God told Moses exactly which way to go and promised to be with His people. God provided a huge cloud to lead the people during the day and another cloud of fire to lead them at night. God was always with them. The people were excited about their new home. Soon after the Israelites left, Pharaoh became angry that he had let them go	A
3.	Which Persian King allowed the Jews to go back to rebuild the temple? A. Nebuchadnezzar B. Cyrus C. Darius D. Artaxerxes Show Content Detailed Solution According to the Bible, Cyrus the Great, king of Persia, was the monarch under whom the Babylonian captivity ended. In the first year of his reign he was prompted by God to decree that the Temple in Jerusalem should be rebuilt and that such Jews as cared to might return to their land for this purpose.	B
4.	In the temptation of Jesus, only Mark reported that Jesus was_____ A. angry with the devil B. hungry and tired C. with the wild beast D. victorious over the devil Show Content Detailed Solution Mark 1:13 = Mark says: "with beasts". "The Biblical meaning of temptation is 'a trial in which man has a free choice of being faithful or unfaithful to God'. Satan encouraged Jesus to deviate from the plan of his father by misusing his authority and privileges. Jesus used the Holy Scripture to resist all such temptation.	C
5.	In the battle against Sisera, Deborah's co-operation with Barak was based on her A. belief in Barak's power B. absolute belief and trust in God C. reliance on a large army D. power as a prophetess Show Content Detailed Solution Deborah realized that God would do much of the work through Barak so Barak was asked to lead the army.	B
6.	The call of Matthew, the tax collector to be one of Jesus' apostles implied that A. tax collectors were sinless B. Christ came to call sinners C. Matthew was willing to repent D. all tax collectors had repented Show Content Detailed Solution Matthew was a dishonest tax collector driven by greed until Jesus Christ chose him as a disciple. It means salvation is for everybody how sinful we maybe	B
7.	David's respect and humility for the Lord's anointed was depicted in _________ A. his refusal to kill Saul B. returning Saul's spear and jar. C. giving Saul a decent burial D. the way Abner was humiliated Show Content Detailed Solution (Numbers 14:38-39; Deuteronomy 22:12). David had two opportunities to kill King Saul, and both times he refuses to kill his arch enemy or allow his men to do so. David was "conscience-stricken," "6 [David] said to his men, 'The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD's anointed, or lift my hand against him; for he is the anointed of the LORD.'	A
8.	The period of the judges was characterized by ________ A. obedience, blessings and success. B. wars, famine and plagues C. sojourns, discoveries and settlements D. disobedience, punishment and deliverance Show Content Detailed Solution The judges to whom the title refers were charismatic leaders who delivered Israel from a succession of foreign dominations after their conquest of Canaan, the Promised Land.	A
9.	The consequence of Solomon's apostasy was ______ A. the division of the Kingdom of Israel B. Rehoboam's inability to sustain and maintain the Kingdom of Israel C. the conspiracy against him by Jeroboam D. the sudden death of his wives and concubines. Show Content Detailed Solution Although the Lord did not take Solomon's kingdom from him as punishment, Solomon's disobedience resulted in his kingdom being divided at his death. 1kings 1-11	A
10.	Samuel's disagreement with Saul was caused mainly by _______? A. hatred B. disobedience C. intolerance D. arrogance Show Content Detailed Solution Saul was rejected as king not specifically because he offered sacrifices, but because he disobeyed a direct command that God had given him through the prophet Samuel. 1 samuel 15	B

1.	Which of the following personalities presided over the Jewish trial of Jesus? A. Caiaphas B. Herod C. Gamaliel D. Pilate Show Content Detailed Solution Pontius Pilate convicted Jesus of treason and declared that Jesus thought himself King of the Jews, and had Jesus crucified.	D
2.	The miraculous crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites shows __________ A. God's guidance and protection over His people B. the ill-equipped army of Pharaoh C. God's fulfilment of His promises to destroy the Egyptians. D. Moses as a reliable leader Show Content Detailed Solution After all the terrible frogs, flies, calamity, and death that God sent to the Egyptians, Pharaoh was ready for the Israelites to leave. The Egyptians even gave the Israelites silver, gold, jewelry, and clothing. The Egyptians gave them anything they asked for. They really wanted them to leave! Very quickly, the Israelites packed their animals and began their trip to the place God would show them. God told Moses exactly which way to go and promised to be with His people. God provided a huge cloud to lead the people during the day and another cloud of fire to lead them at night. God was always with them. The people were excited about their new home. Soon after the Israelites left, Pharaoh became angry that he had let them go	A
3.	Which Persian King allowed the Jews to go back to rebuild the temple? A. Nebuchadnezzar B. Cyrus C. Darius D. Artaxerxes Show Content Detailed Solution According to the Bible, Cyrus the Great, king of Persia, was the monarch under whom the Babylonian captivity ended. In the first year of his reign he was prompted by God to decree that the Temple in Jerusalem should be rebuilt and that such Jews as cared to might return to their land for this purpose.	B
4.	In the temptation of Jesus, only Mark reported that Jesus was_____ A. angry with the devil B. hungry and tired C. with the wild beast D. victorious over the devil Show Content Detailed Solution Mark 1:13 = Mark says: "with beasts". "The Biblical meaning of temptation is 'a trial in which man has a free choice of being faithful or unfaithful to God'. Satan encouraged Jesus to deviate from the plan of his father by misusing his authority and privileges. Jesus used the Holy Scripture to resist all such temptation.	C
5.	In the battle against Sisera, Deborah's co-operation with Barak was based on her A. belief in Barak's power B. absolute belief and trust in God C. reliance on a large army D. power as a prophetess Show Content Detailed Solution Deborah realized that God would do much of the work through Barak so Barak was asked to lead the army.	B

6.	The call of Matthew, the tax collector to be one of Jesus' apostles implied that A. tax collectors were sinless B. Christ came to call sinners C. Matthew was willing to repent D. all tax collectors had repented Show Content Detailed Solution Matthew was a dishonest tax collector driven by greed until Jesus Christ chose him as a disciple. It means salvation is for everybody how sinful we maybe	B
7.	David's respect and humility for the Lord's anointed was depicted in _________ A. his refusal to kill Saul B. returning Saul's spear and jar. C. giving Saul a decent burial D. the way Abner was humiliated Show Content Detailed Solution (Numbers 14:38-39; Deuteronomy 22:12). David had two opportunities to kill King Saul, and both times he refuses to kill his arch enemy or allow his men to do so. David was "conscience-stricken," "6 [David] said to his men, 'The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD's anointed, or lift my hand against him; for he is the anointed of the LORD.'	A
8.	The period of the judges was characterized by ________ A. obedience, blessings and success. B. wars, famine and plagues C. sojourns, discoveries and settlements D. disobedience, punishment and deliverance Show Content Detailed Solution The judges to whom the title refers were charismatic leaders who delivered Israel from a succession of foreign dominations after their conquest of Canaan, the Promised Land.	A
9.	The consequence of Solomon's apostasy was ______ A. the division of the Kingdom of Israel B. Rehoboam's inability to sustain and maintain the Kingdom of Israel C. the conspiracy against him by Jeroboam D. the sudden death of his wives and concubines. Show Content Detailed Solution Although the Lord did not take Solomon's kingdom from him as punishment, Solomon's disobedience resulted in his kingdom being divided at his death. 1kings 1-11	A
10.	Samuel's disagreement with Saul was caused mainly by _______? A. hatred B. disobedience C. intolerance D. arrogance Show Content Detailed Solution Saul was rejected as king not specifically because he offered sacrifices, but because he disobeyed a direct command that God had given him through the prophet Samuel. 1 samuel 15	B