Year : 
2015
Title : 
Christian Religious Knowledge/Education/Studies (CRS/CRK/CRE)
Exam : 
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

31 - 40 of 50 Questions

# Question Ans
31.

In the garden of Gethsemane , Jesus

A. was arrested

B. was crucified

C. rebuked Judas Iscariot

D. prayed for peace

Detailed Solution

Jesus was arrested by the Temple guards of the Sanhedrin in the Garden of Gethsemane.
REF: John 18
32.

During Jesus trial some people discovered that Peter was Jesus followers because of his

A. Pharisaic attire

B. Galilean accent

C. attack on the maid

D. anger against the jews

Detailed Solution

REF: Luke 22:54-62
59 'And after an interval of about an hour still another insisted, saying, “Certainly this man also was with him, for he too is a Galilean.”
33.

Which of the following incidents occurred during Jesus trial before Caiaphas?

A. The preference of Barabbas to Jesus

B. The question of payment of tribute

C. Accusationof Jesus as a rioter

D. The seeking of false witness against Jesus

Detailed Solution

The chief priests and others of the Sanhedrin were looking to find witnesses who will give false evidence to build the case against Jesus.
REF: Mark 14:58
34.

Discipleship requires self-denial and complete

A. tolerance

B. forgiveness

C. commitment

D. purification

C

35.

''This is the King of the Jews''.

This inscription on the cross was meant to show Jesus'

A. charge

B. punishment

C. victory

D. messiaship

Detailed Solution

REF; John 19:19
36.

How many groups of people mocked at Jesus on the cross according to ST Mark's gospel?

A. Two

B. Three

C. Four

D. Five

Detailed Solution

REF: Mark 10:34
37.

''Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the sepulchre.''
''The other Mary '',according to St Mark was the mother of

A. James and Joses

B. James and John

C. Simon and Andrew

D. Thomas and John Mark

Detailed Solution

REF; Mark 16:1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so they could go and anoint Jesus’ body.
38.

The resurrection story encourages Christians to believe that the Lord they adore is

A. still alive today

B. a miracle working God

C. Lord over evils

D. powerful and just

A

39.

As a result of Peter's speech on Pentecost day

A. the dispute over drunkenness was resolved

B. the prophecies of Joel were vindicated

C. the religious leaders accepted Jesus resurrection

D. many Jewish souls joined christianity

Detailed Solution

REF: Acts 2:14-36
40.

To which religious party did Gamaliel belong? The

A. Zealots

B. Sadducees

C. Pharisees

D. Herodians

Detailed Solution

Gamaliel was a Pharisee and a grandson of the famous Rabbi Hillel. Like his grandfather, Gamaliel was known for taking a rather lenient view of the Old Testament law in contrast to his contemporary, Rabbi Shammai, who held to a more stringent understanding of Jewish traditions.

31.

In the garden of Gethsemane , Jesus

A. was arrested

B. was crucified

C. rebuked Judas Iscariot

D. prayed for peace

Detailed Solution

Jesus was arrested by the Temple guards of the Sanhedrin in the Garden of Gethsemane.
REF: John 18
32.

During Jesus trial some people discovered that Peter was Jesus followers because of his

A. Pharisaic attire

B. Galilean accent

C. attack on the maid

D. anger against the jews

Detailed Solution

REF: Luke 22:54-62
59 'And after an interval of about an hour still another insisted, saying, “Certainly this man also was with him, for he too is a Galilean.”
33.

Which of the following incidents occurred during Jesus trial before Caiaphas?

A. The preference of Barabbas to Jesus

B. The question of payment of tribute

C. Accusationof Jesus as a rioter

D. The seeking of false witness against Jesus

Detailed Solution

The chief priests and others of the Sanhedrin were looking to find witnesses who will give false evidence to build the case against Jesus.
REF: Mark 14:58
34.

Discipleship requires self-denial and complete

A. tolerance

B. forgiveness

C. commitment

D. purification

C

35.

''This is the King of the Jews''.

This inscription on the cross was meant to show Jesus'

A. charge

B. punishment

C. victory

D. messiaship

Detailed Solution

REF; John 19:19
36.

How many groups of people mocked at Jesus on the cross according to ST Mark's gospel?

A. Two

B. Three

C. Four

D. Five

Detailed Solution

REF: Mark 10:34
37.

''Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the sepulchre.''
''The other Mary '',according to St Mark was the mother of

A. James and Joses

B. James and John

C. Simon and Andrew

D. Thomas and John Mark

Detailed Solution

REF; Mark 16:1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so they could go and anoint Jesus’ body.
38.

The resurrection story encourages Christians to believe that the Lord they adore is

A. still alive today

B. a miracle working God

C. Lord over evils

D. powerful and just

A

39.

As a result of Peter's speech on Pentecost day

A. the dispute over drunkenness was resolved

B. the prophecies of Joel were vindicated

C. the religious leaders accepted Jesus resurrection

D. many Jewish souls joined christianity

Detailed Solution

REF: Acts 2:14-36
40.

To which religious party did Gamaliel belong? The

A. Zealots

B. Sadducees

C. Pharisees

D. Herodians

Detailed Solution

Gamaliel was a Pharisee and a grandson of the famous Rabbi Hillel. Like his grandfather, Gamaliel was known for taking a rather lenient view of the Old Testament law in contrast to his contemporary, Rabbi Shammai, who held to a more stringent understanding of Jewish traditions.