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Question 1 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

According to the creation account of Genesis 1, God charged man to

A. rest on the Sabbath day
B. worship Him
C. believe in Moses
D. obey His commandments
Explanation

Genesis 2:16-17: God commanded man to obey regarding the tree of knowledge.

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Question 2 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

‘Whoever sheds the blood of man; by man shall his blood be shed; for God made man in his own image.’ This statement explains the

A. existence of blood revenge
B. disappearance of blood
C. disapproval of violence
D. prohibition of blood
Explanation

Genesis 9:6 justifies capital punishment for murder, upholding human sanctity.

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Question 3 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

When God told Abraham that Sarah would have a child, Abraham laughed because

A. he did not believe
B. his wife Sarah laughed
C. they were too old to have a child
D. he already had a child called Ishmael
Explanation

Genesis 17:17: Abraham laughed at the promise due to his and Sarah's age.

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Question 4 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

After Jacob’s dream at Bethel, he promised that he would

A. continue to live there forever
B. give a tenth of all he would have to God
C. immediately and settle there with his family
D. go to his father’s house in peace
Explanation

Genesis 28:22: Jacob vowed to tithe as gratitude for God's protection.

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Question 5 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

Why did Judah advise his brother against shedding the blood of Joseph?

A. Joseph was afraid
B. Joseph was their brother
C. Blood is life
D. He wanted to raise money by selling Joseph
Explanation

Genesis 37:26-27: Judah proposed selling Joseph to Ishmaelites for silver.

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Question 6 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

Why did God redeem the Israelites from the hands of Pharaoh?

A. Isaac and Jacob
B. They yoke of the Israelites was heavy
C. God wanted to show His power to Pharaoh
D. He wanted to show that Moses was powerful
Explanation

Exodus 7:5: Plagues demonstrated God's superiority over Egyptian deities.

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Question 7 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

When the people of Israel saw the great work of the LORD in drowning the Egyptians, they

A. built an altar to the LORD
B. became afraid of Moses’ rod
C. made a golden calf
D. believed in the LORD and in Moses
Explanation

Exodus 14:31: The Red Sea parting led to faith in God and Moses.

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Question 8 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

The golden calf which Aaron made for the people of Israel signified

A. a return to the gods of Egypt
B. the final break with the god that brought them out of Egypt
C. their idolatry
D. the end of Moses’ leadership of the people of Israel
Explanation

Exodus 32:4: The calf epitomized idolatry and rebellion against God.

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Question 9 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

During the giving of the law at Mount Sinai, the Israelites wanted Moses to speak to them instead of God because

A. the people were afraid and trembled
B. they thought they would die
C. they did not consecrate themselves
D. Moses was their spokesman
Explanation

Exodus 20:19: They feared dying from hearing God's voice directly.

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Question 10 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

Where did Joshua gather all the tribes of Israel for presentation before God?

A. Shechem
B. Dan
C. Sinai
D. Shiloh
Explanation

Joshua 24:1: Shechem was the covenant renewal site.

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Question 11 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

The valley of Eschol was dear to Israel because it was the place where

A. Moses and his people had resounding victory over the Amalekites
B. the men of Israel cut down the cluster of grapes
C. the spies set out to survey Canaan
D. the Israelites challenged the leadership of Moses and Aaron
Explanation

Numbers 13:23: Spies harvested a huge grape cluster from Eshcol.

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Question 12 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

The report brought by the men who followed Caleb to spy the land of Canaan showed that the land

A. was desolate
B. had rich fruits
C. devoured its inhabitants
D. flowed with milk and honey
Explanation

Numbers 13:27: Spies affirmed the land's abundance of milk and honey.

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Question 13 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

The Shema emphasizes the

A. unity of God
B. omnipotence of God
C. importance of Israel to the world
D. holiness of God
Explanation

Deuteronomy 6:4: 'The LORD our God, the LORD is one,' central to Jewish faith.

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Question 14 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

‘The LORD gave you children by this woman for the loan which she lent to the LORD…’

A. Samuel
B. Isaac
C. Samson
D. Ishmael
Explanation

1 Samuel 1:28: Hannah's dedication of Samuel as a 'loan' to God.

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Question 15 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

A good example of parental upbringing is manifested in the son of

A. Samuel
B. Eli
C. David
D. Asa
Explanation

Hannah's faithful raising and dedication shaped Samuel's prophetic life.

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Question 16 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

The leadership potential of David was demonstrated publicly for the first time when he

A. was anointed by Samuel
B. killed Goliath, the Philistine giant
C. spared King Saul’s life in the cave
D. killed two hundred Philistines
Explanation

1 Samuel 17:50: Goliath's defeat showcased David's courage and faith.

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Question 17 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

Although David refused to kill Saul because he was the LORD’s anointed, he still believed that

A. Saul would be killed by the Philistines
B. Saul would one day repent
C. the LORD would eventually smite Saul
D. Saul’s soldiers would cause him to die in battle
Explanation

1 Samuel 26:10: David deferred vengeance to God.

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Question 18 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

‘Blessed be you, my son David! You will do many things and will succeed in them’, the above statement was made when David

A. spared Saul’s life
B. met Saul on Mount Gilboa
C. went to Saul’s father
D. encountered Abigail
Explanation

1 Samuel 26:25: Saul's blessing after David spared him.

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Question 19 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

Solomon asked God for wisdom to enable him

A. live a long life
B. deal decisively with his enemies
C. acquire wealth and power
D. discern what is right
Explanation

1 Kings 3:9: Wisdom for just governance and discernment.

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Question 20 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

The consequence of Rehoboam’s unwise decision was the time the Israelites came to him at Shechem eventually resulted in

A. a rebellion
B. a civil war
C. his overthrow
D. his flight from Jerusalem
Explanation

1 Kings 12:16: Northern tribes rebelled, forming Israel under Jeroboam.

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Question 21 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

The new covenant which God was to make with the house of Israel was that it would be

A. written upon their hearts
B. for the tribe of Judah alone
C. the means of Judah alone
D. everlasting
Explanation

Jeremiah 31:33: Law internalized on hearts for true obedience.

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Question 22 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

According to Luke, John the Baptist instructed multitudes that came to be baptized to

A. flee from the coming wrath
B. bear fruits that befit repentance
C. be charitable to one another
D. give thanks for being Abraham’s children
Explanation

Luke 3:8: Fruits of repentance validate baptism's sincerity.

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Question 23 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

‘Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him bring me word…’ The intention of the speaker in this context was to

A. pay homage to the Lord Jesus
B. kill all the children in the area
C. present gifts to the child
D. kill the child
Explanation

Matthew 2:16: Herod's feigned homage hid intent to kill the Messiah.

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Question 24 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

Jesus was tempted in the wilderness in order to

A. prove that He was the Son of God
B. prepare Him for His earthly ministry
C. prepare Him for His crucifixion
D. show His power over Satan
Explanation

Matthew 4:1: Temptations tested obedience, equipping for public teaching.

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Question 25 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

One important fact about Mary brought out in Jesus’ miracle of changing water to wine was that she

A. attended marriage feast regularly
B. must intercede for a miracle to occur
C. was a sister of the bridegroom
D. had a deep faith in her son and His ability
Explanation

John 2:5: Mary's directive to servants reveals confidence in Jesus.

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Question 26 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

The raising of Lazarus showed that Jesus

A. loved Mary and Martha
B. was a good friend
C. is the giver of life
D. was a person of emotion
Explanation

John 11:25: Jesus as resurrection and life, conquering death.

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Question 27 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

‘Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof…’ The centurion indicated by this message that

A. he was afraid of Jesus
B. he had faith in the power of Jesus’ word
C. as a Gentile, he did not like the Jews
D. as an army officer, he wanted to avoid contact with Jesus
Explanation

Luke 7:7: Centurion's faith in Jesus' command alone for healing.

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Question 28 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

The epileptic could not be healed by the disciples because

A. they had not received power
B. the disease was incurable
C. their prayers were not intensive enough
D. they had to wait for Jesus
Explanation

Matthew 17:21: Required prayer and fasting for such demons.

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Question 29 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

Those that are hated and reviled shall

A. have a great reward in heaven
B. see God
C. be called sons of God
D. receive mercy
Explanation

Matthew 5:12: Reward in heaven for enduring persecution.

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Question 30 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

The poor in spirit are promised

A. plenty of food
B. the kingdom of God
C. the earth
D. satisfaction
Explanation

Matthew 5:3: Poor in spirit (humble) possess the kingdom.

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Question 31 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

Jesus’ objective for sending out the twelve was

A. for them to teach the Gentiles about the God of the Jews
B. to train them for His ministry
C. to demonstrate that He was about to be crucified
D. to order the death of Herod from Himself
Explanation

Matthew 10:1: Empowered for preaching and healing, preparing for church.

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Question 32 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

Who appeared and talked with Elijah during the transfiguration?

A. Moses and Elijah
B. Moses and Samuel
C. Samuel and Elisha
D. Elijah and Elisha
Explanation

Matthew 17:3: Moses and Elijah discuss Jesus' exodus (death).

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Question 33 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

‘Now the company of those who believed were of one heart and soul…’ This reveals that the early Christians

A. had everything in common
B. prayed together every hour
C. celebrated Holy Communion daily
D. were always filled with the Holy Spirit
Explanation

Acts 4:32: Shared possessions reflected unity and love.

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Question 34 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

‘Great trial, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory…’ Why was this request by the sons of Zebedee not granted?

A. They were not qualified for the privilege
B. The other disciples disagreed with them
C. They were unable to drink the cup
D. It was not the duty of Jesus to grant their request
Explanation

Matthew 20:23: Seats assigned by the Father, not Jesus.

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Question 35 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

Where did Jesus lodge after He cleansed the temple?

A. Jerusalem
B. Bethphage
C. Nazareth
D. Bethany
Explanation

Matthew 21:17: Bethany served as Jesus' lodging near Jerusalem.

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Question 36 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

At the trials of Jesus, Pilate was perplexed because

A. the Jews had no genuine case against Him
B. Jesus gave no answer to the charges
C. the Jews asked for the release of Barabbas, a notorious criminal
D. he knew that Jesus had performed many miracles among the Jews
Explanation

John 18:38: Pilate repeatedly found no guilt in Jesus.

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Question 37 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

Why did the accusers of Jesus stay behind while He was led to the Praetorium?

A. It was forbidden to follow the accused
B. They were prevented from entering
C. It was a Sabbath day
D. They did not want to be defiled
Explanation

John 18:28: Gentile contact would defile Passover purity.

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Question 38 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

Who was forced to carry the cross behind Jesus?

A. Peter
B. Joseph of Arimathea
C. Andrew
D. Simon of Cyrene
Explanation

Matthew 27:32: Roman soldiers compelled Simon to assist.

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Question 39 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

‘Truly I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise’. To whom was this statement made?

A. Zacchaeus
B. the repentant robber
C. the centurion
D. Cleopas
Explanation

Luke 23:43: Assurance of immediate salvation for the thief.

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Question 40 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2006

According to Luke, the people who first got to Jesus’ tomb were

A. Mary the mother of Jesus, Peter and John
B. Peter and Joanna
C. Mary Magdalene and the other women
D. Peter and John
Explanation

Luke 24:10: Women including Mary Magdalene found the tomb empty.

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