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2005 Exam Year
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Question 1 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

When Elijah escaped to the brook Cherith, he was fed by

A. angels
B. doves
C. ravens
D. sparrows
Explanation

Ravens brought Elijah food daily at Cherith (1 Kings 17:4-6).

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Question 2 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

The contest on Mount Carmel was to prove that

A. Baal was the god of Israel
B. Baal controlled nature
C. God was supreme to other gods
D. Israel had faith in God
Explanation

Elijah’s contest demonstrated God’s supremacy over Baal (1 Kings 18:38-39).

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Question 3 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Naboth did not agree to release his vineyard to Ahab because

A. the amount offered was too small
B. it was his major source of income
C. it was his only vineyard
D. it was the inheritance of his fathers
Explanation

Naboth refused to sell his ancestral inheritance (1 Kings 21:3).

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Question 4 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

What did Gehazi deceitfully receive from Naaman?

A. two talents of silver and two festal garments
B. two festal garments and two talents of gold
C. two thousand shekels and two festal garments
D. two thousand shekels and two talents of gold
Explanation

Gehazi took silver and garments from Naaman (2 Kings 5:22-23).

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Question 5 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

The greatest achievement of King Josiah of Judah was his

A. rebuilding the Temple
B. religious reforms
C. curtailing Assyrian aggression
D. training a successor
Explanation

Josiah’s reforms purified Judah’s worship (2 Kings 23:4-5).

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Question 6 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Jerusalem fell in 586 B.C. to the Babylonian King called

A. Nebuchadnezzar
B. Nabonidus
C. Ashurbanipal
D. Belshazzar
Explanation

Nebuchadnezzar conquered Jerusalem in 586 B.C. (2 Kings 25:1-2).

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Question 7 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Why was Nehemiah sad when King Artaxerxes noticed his demeanor?

A. Jerusalem’s condition was deplorable
B. He was fasting for Jerusalem
C. His family was in distress
D. He was exiled from Judah
Explanation

Nehemiah mourned Jerusalem’s ruined state (Nehemiah 2:2-3).

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Question 8 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

In the fiery furnace, Nebuchadnezzar described the fourth man as like

A. a prophet
B. an angel of the LORD
C. a son of the gods
D. a priest
Explanation

The fourth man resembled a divine figure (Daniel 3:25).

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Question 9 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

In the belly of the fish, Jonah prayed to God to

A. punish Nineveh
B. forgive him
C. stop the tempest
D. deliver him
Explanation

Jonah sought deliverance from the fish (Jonah 2:1-2).

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Question 10 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

God spared Nineveh because

A. Jonah was reluctant to preach
B. the people repented
C. Nineveh was populous
D. Nineveh was prosperous
Explanation

Nineveh’s repentance led to God’s mercy (Jonah 3:10).

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Question 11 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Daniel was distinguished above others because he

A. worshipped one God
B. had an excellent spirit
C. refused the golden image
D. interpreted the king’s dream
Explanation

Daniel’s excellent spirit elevated him (Daniel 6:3).

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Question 12 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Daniel was unharmed by the lions because

A. an angel shut their mouths
B. the lions were not hungry
C. a cloud separated them
D. Daniel was shielded
Explanation

An angel protected Daniel (Daniel 6:22).

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Question 13 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

The Israelites did evil in the days of the Judges by

A. serving the Philistines
B. practicing human sacrifice
C. marrying Canaanites
D. serving the Baals
Explanation

Israelites worshipped Baal, defying God (Judges 2:11).

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Question 14 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Selling the needy for a pair of shoes in Amos means

A. exchanging the needy
B. equating humans with objects
C. trade by barter
D. oppressing the needy
Explanation

Amos condemned exploiting the poor (Amos 2:6).

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Question 15 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Amos condemned Israel for

A. forgetting brotherhood
B. destroying Gilead
C. neglecting social justice
D. rejecting God’s laws
Explanation

Israel despised God’s commandments (Amos 2:4).

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Question 16 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

From Hosea, God prefers

A. His Spirit on all
B. a new heart
C. steadfast love over sacrifice
D. merciless judgment
Explanation

God values love over rituals (Hosea 6:6).

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Question 17 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Isaiah’s central teaching is that

A. no sinner can be saved
B. every sinner will be saved
C. no sinner is beyond redemption
D. vile sinners are not redeemed
Explanation

God offers redemption to all (Isaiah 1:18).

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Question 18 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Why did Isaiah volunteer to be God’s messenger?

A. The king had died
B. Cleansed, he wanted to warn others
C. He saw heaven’s beauty
D. No other prophets existed
Explanation

Cleansed, Isaiah felt compelled to warn (Isaiah 6:8).

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Question 19 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

According to Ezekiel, the exiles blamed their plight on

A. Moses and Aaron
B. the Egyptians
C. their fathers
D. their enemies
Explanation

Exiles cited their fathers’ sins (Ezekiel 18:2).

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Question 20 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

God gave Jerusalem to the Chaldeans because the Israelites

A. provoked God’s anger
B. were few in number
C. lacked war preparation
D. were merry-making
Explanation

Idolatry provoked God’s judgment (Jeremiah 32:29).

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Question 21 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Ezekiel’s ‘dry bones’ refer to

A. an Israelite proverb
B. the house of Israel
C. the slain in the valley
D. sinful Israelites
Explanation

Dry bones symbolized Israel’s exile (Ezekiel 37:11).

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Question 22 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Paul says the law and prophets witness to

A. God’s righteousness
B. Israel’s covenant
C. Christ’s crucifixion
D. Jewish wickedness
Explanation

They testify to God’s righteousness (Romans 3:21).

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Question 23 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

In Galatians, one is justified by

A. works of the law
B. faith in Jesus Christ
C. love for neighbors
D. love for God
Explanation

Faith in Christ justifies (Galatians 2:16).

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Question 24 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Who gives spiritual gifts, per Paul?

A. Angels
B. The Holy Spirit
C. The apostles
D. The disciples
Explanation

The Holy Spirit distributes gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4).

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Question 25 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Before Christ, the law’s role was that of a

A. custodian
B. judge
C. servant
D. father
Explanation

The law guided as a custodian (Galatians 3:24).

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Question 26 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Justification by grace means work is

A. not required for salvation
B. complementary to grace
C. primary for salvation
D. opposed to salvation
Explanation

Grace saves, not works (Ephesians 2:8-9).

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Question 27 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Christians baptized into Christ were baptized into

A. His death
B. by fire
C. under the law
D. by His disciples
Explanation

Baptism unites with Christ’s death (Romans 6:3).

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Question 28 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

God condemned sin in the flesh by

A. Jesus’ crucifixion
B. enabling repentance
C. resurrection
D. sending His Son
Explanation

Jesus’ incarnation condemned sin (Romans 8:3).

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Question 29 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Paul’s teaching on Christ’s humility in Philippians urges Christians to

A. equal Jesus
B. confess Jesus as Lord
C. work out salvation
D. prioritize others selflessly
Explanation

Focus on others’ interests (Philippians 2:4).

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Question 30 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

God exalted Jesus because He was

A. His Son
B. humble and obedient
C. sinless
D. the greatest man
Explanation

Humility and obedience led to exaltation (Philippians 2:8-9).

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Question 31 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Bearing burdens in Galatians fulfills

A. entry to God’s kingdom
B. being God’s children
C. heavenly reward
D. Christ’s law
Explanation

It fulfills Christ’s law of love (Galatians 6:2).

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Question 32 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

‘Be angry but do not sin’ means anger

A. is not serious
B. is not a sin
C. is unforgivable
D. can lead to sin
Explanation

Anger can cause sin if uncontrolled (Ephesians 4:26).

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Question 33 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

The principle for using spiritual gifts is

A. decency and order
B. growth and power
C. faith and love
D. zeal and power
Explanation

Gifts should be used orderly (1 Corinthians 14:40).

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Question 34 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Paul directed Christians to

A. surrender all to the church
B. contribute regularly
C. donate when convenient
D. live communally
Explanation

Regular contributions were instructed (1 Corinthians 16:2).

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Question 35 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Relief contributions should be given

A. enforced
B. specified
C. cheerfully
D. witnessed by two
Explanation

Giving should be cheerful (2 Corinthians 9:7).

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Question 36 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Obeying authorities avoids

A. imprisonment
B. ridicule
C. unemployment
D. God’s wrath and guilt
Explanation

Obedience prevents wrath and guilt (Romans 13:5).

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Question 37 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

‘If anyone will not work, let him not eat’ means

A. the unemployed starve
B. lazy eat little
C. all should labor
D. seek lucrative jobs
Explanation

All must work to eat (2 Thessalonians 3:10).

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Question 38 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Paul worked harder than other apostles because of

A. his strength
B. God’s grace
C. Jesus’ revelation
D. his past persecution
Explanation

God’s grace empowered Paul (1 Corinthians 15:10).

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Question 39 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

Why did God send Elijah to the widow of Zarephath?

A. To hide from Ahab
B. To sustain her and Elijah
C. To preach to her
D. To punish her
Explanation

God sent Elijah to be sustained by the widow (1 Kings 17:9).

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Question 40 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2005

What was the consequence of Ahab’s marriage to Jezebel?

A. Prosperity for Israel
B. Spread of Baal worship
C. Strengthened alliances
D. Peace with neighbors
Explanation

Jezebel promoted Baal worship in Israel (1 Kings 16:31-33).

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