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Question 1 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

What was the name of the son born to Adam and Eve after Abel’s death?

A. Cain
B. Seth
C. Enoch
D. Lamech
Explanation

Genesis 4:25 states that Adam and Eve named their son Seth, born to replace Abel after Cain killed him.

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Question 2 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Which animal spoke to Balaam to rebuke him?

A. Lion
B. Donkey
C. Serpent
D. Raven
Explanation

Numbers 22:28–30 records that God enabled Balaam’s donkey to speak to him.

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Question 3 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Who was the father-in-law of Moses?

A. Jethro
B. Amram
C. Hur
D. Bezalel
Explanation

Exodus 3:1 identifies Jethro, the priest of Midian, as Moses’ father-in-law.

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Question 4 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

What was the name of the judge who vowed to sacrifice whatever came out of his house first?

A. Gideon
B. Jephthah
C. Samson
D. Othniel
Explanation

Judges 11:30–31 describes Jephthah’s vow, which tragically led to his daughter.

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Question 5 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Which prophet predicted a virgin would conceive and bear a son called Immanuel?

A. Jeremiah
B. Isaiah
C. Ezekiel
D. Hosea
Explanation

Isaiah 7:14 contains the prophecy of a virgin bearing a son named Immanuel.

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Question 6 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

What was the name of the city where David established his capital?

A. Hebron
B. Jerusalem
C. Shiloh
D. Bethel
Explanation

2 Samuel 5:6–9 records David capturing Jerusalem and making it his capital.

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Question 7 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Who was the queen who visited Solomon to test his wisdom?

A. Queen of Sheba
B. Queen Esther
C. Queen Jezebel
D. Queen Athaliah
Explanation

1 Kings 10:1–13 describes the Queen of Sheba’s visit to Solomon.

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Question 8 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Which king of Judah rediscovered the Book of the Law in the temple?

A. Hezekiah
B. Josiah
C. Manasseh
D. Asa
Explanation

2 Kings 22:8–11 states that Josiah’s reforms began after finding the Book of the Law.

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Question 9 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

What was the name of the tower built by people attempting to reach heaven?

A. Tower of Siloam
B. Tower of Babel
C. Tower of Dagon
D. Tower of Eder
Explanation

Genesis 11:4–9 describes the Tower of Babel, where God confused human languages.

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Question 10 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Who was the first high priest of Israel?

A. Aaron
B. Eli
C. Zadok
D. Phinehas
Explanation

Exodus 28:1 establishes Aaron as the first high priest of Israel.

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Question 11 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Which prophet was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind?

A. Elisha
B. Elijah
C. Nathan
D. Gad
Explanation

2 Kings 2:11 records Elijah’s ascension to heaven in a whirlwind.

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Question 12 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Which son was Abraham commanded to offer as a sacrifice in obedience to God’s test?

A. Isaac
B. Ishmael
C. Jacob
D. Esau
Explanation

Genesis 22:2–12 describes God testing Abraham by commanding him to offer Isaac, but God provided a ram instead.

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Question 13 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Which judge of Israel was known for his great strength?

A. Gideon
B. Samson
C. Deborah
D. Barak
Explanation

Judges 16:6–30 highlights Samson’s extraordinary strength, derived from God.

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Question 14 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Who was the prophetess who led Israel as a judge?

A. Miriam
B. Deborah
C. Huldah
D. Anna
Explanation

Judges 4:4–5 states that Deborah served as a prophetess and judge in Israel.

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Question 15 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

What was the name of the ark where the Ten Commandments were kept?

A. Ark of Noah
B. Ark of the Covenant
C. Ark of Moses
D. Ark of Shiloh
Explanation

Exodus 25:10–22 describes the Ark of the Covenant, which held the Ten Commandments.

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Question 16 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Which king was known for his wisdom and wealth but later turned to idolatry?

A. David
B. Solomon
C. Saul
D. Rehoboam
Explanation

1 Kings 11:4–11 records Solomon’s wisdom and wealth but also his idolatry.

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Question 17 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Who was the father of the twelve tribes of Israel?

A. Abraham
B. Isaac
C. Jacob
D. Joseph
Explanation

Genesis 35:23–26 lists the twelve sons of Jacob, who became the tribes of Israel.

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Question 18 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

What was the name of the land promised to Abraham’s descendants?

A. Egypt
B. Canaan
C. Midian
D. Philistia
Explanation

Genesis 15:18–21 describes God’s promise of Canaan to Abraham’s descendants.

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Question 19 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Which prophet confronted King Ahab about Naboth’s vineyard?

A. Elisha
B. Elijah
C. Micaiah
D. Amos
Explanation

1 Kings 21:17–19 records Elijah confronting Ahab over Naboth’s murder.

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Question 20 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

What was the name of the river where Naaman was healed of leprosy?

A. Nile
B. Jordan
C. Euphrates
D. Tigris
Explanation

2 Kings 5:10–14 describes Elisha instructing Naaman to wash seven times in the Jordan River, where he was healed of leprosy.

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Question 21 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

What was the profession of Simon Peter before he became a disciple of Jesus?

A. Tax collector
B. Fisherman
C. Carpenter
D. Tentmaker
Explanation

Matthew 4:18–19 states that Simon Peter was a fisherman when Jesus called him.

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Question 22 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Which parable did Jesus tell about a man who built his house on a rock?

A. The Good Samaritan
B. The Prodigal Son
C. The Wise and Foolish Builders
D. The Lost Sheep
Explanation

Matthew 7:24–27 contains the parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders.

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Question 23 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Who was the Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to death?

A. Herod
B. Pilate
C. Caiaphas
D. Felix
Explanation

Matthew 27:24–26 records Pontius Pilate sentencing Jesus to crucifixion.

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Question 24 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

What was the name of the hill where Jesus was crucified?

A. Gethsemane
B. Golgotha
C. Olivet
D. Zion
Explanation

Matthew 27:33 identifies Golgotha as the place of Jesus’ crucifixion.

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Question 25 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Which disciple denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed?

A. John
B. Peter
C. James
D. Andrew
Explanation

Luke 22:60–62 describes Peter denying Jesus three times, as Jesus predicted.

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Question 26 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

What was the name of the tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus?

A. Matthew
B. Zacchaeus
C. Levi
D. Nicodemus
Explanation

Luke 19:1–5 recounts Zacchaeus climbing a tree to see Jesus in Jericho.

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Question 27 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Which miracle did Jesus perform at the Pool of Bethesda?

A. Feeding the 5,000
B. Healing a paralyzed man
C. Raising Lazarus
D. Calming the storm
Explanation

John 5:8–9 describes Jesus healing a man paralyzed for 38 years at Bethesda.

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Question 28 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Who was the first martyr of the Christian church?

A. Stephen
B. James
C. Barnabas
D. Philip
Explanation

Acts 7:59–60 records Stephen being stoned to death, making him the first martyr.

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Question 29 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Which epistle emphasizes faith without works is dead?

A. Romans
B. Galatians
C. James
D. Ephesians
Explanation

James 2:17–20 teaches that faith without works is dead.

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Question 30 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

What was the name of the island where Paul was shipwrecked?

A. Crete
B. Cyprus
C. Malta
D. Patmos
Explanation

Acts 27:39–44 describes Paul’s shipwreck on the island of Malta.

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Question 31 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Which woman anointed Jesus’ feet with perfume and wiped them with her hair?

A. Mary Magdalene
B. Martha
C. Mary of Bethany
D. Joanna
Explanation

John 12:3 states that Mary of Bethany anointed Jesus’ feet with costly perfume and wiped them with her hair. Mary Magdalene is often confused with this act, but scripture attributes it to Mary of Bethany.

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Question 32 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

What was the name of the man who carried Jesus’ cross?

A. Barabbas
B. Simon of Cyrene
C. Joseph of Arimathea
D. Nicodemus
Explanation

Matthew 27:32 records Simon of Cyrene being compelled to carry Jesus’ cross.

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Question 33 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Which apostle was known as the ‘beloved disciple’?

A. Peter
B. John
C. James
D. Andrew
Explanation

John 19:26 refers to John as the disciple whom Jesus loved.

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Question 34 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

What was the name of the high priest who questioned Jesus before His crucifixion?

A. Annas
B. Caiaphas
C. Gamaliel
D. Ananias
Explanation

Matthew 26:57–65 states that Caiaphas questioned Jesus during His trial.

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Question 35 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Which parable teaches about forgiveness using a servant who owed a great debt?

A. The Talents
B. The Unforgiving Servant
C. The Good Samaritan
D. The Prodigal Son
Explanation

Matthew 18:23–35 contains the parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

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Question 36 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Who was the Ethiopian eunuch baptized by Philip?

A. Cornelius
B. Eutychus
C. An unnamed official
D. Lydia
Explanation

Acts 8:26–38 describes Philip baptizing an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of Queen Candace, who remains unnamed in scripture.

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Question 37 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Which city was the center of early Christian missionary activity?

A. Jerusalem
B. Antioch
C. Rome
D. Ephesus
Explanation

Acts 11:19–26 highlights Antioch as a key center for early Christian missions.

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Question 38 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

What was the name of the man Jesus raised from the dead in Bethany?

A. Jairus
B. Lazarus
C. Bartimaeus
D. Malchus
Explanation

John 11:43–44 records Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.

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Question 39 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

Which epistle was written to encourage believers facing persecution?

A. 1 Peter
B. Philippians
C. Colossians
D. 1 Timothy
Explanation

1 Peter 4:12–16 encourages believers to endure suffering for their faith.

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Question 40 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2014

What was the name of the disciple chosen to replace Judas Iscariot?

A. Barnabas
B. Matthias
C. Silas
D. Timothy
Explanation

Acts 1:26 states that Matthias was chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot.

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