The 2022 examination paper evaluates knowledge of sacred history ranging from the accounts of creation and the patriarchs to the prophetic warnings of the Old Testament and the gospel accounts of Jesus' ministry, trials, and resurrection. Across the questions, major motifs emerge concerning divine sovereignty and creation, prophetic interventions against idolatry, and the transformative power of forgiveness and repentance in the teachings of Jesus. Working through these items offers an opportunity to test your recall of biblical facts; make sure to use the feedback or explanations to understand why certain choices are correct to build long-term retention.
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According to the second creation story, which of the following were formed out of the ground?
A student might mistakenly select sun, moon and stars or firmament and light by confusing elements from the first creation account. The correct option is Beast of the field and birds because the second account states God formed every beast and fowl out of the ground for man's companionship, unlike the first account's sequential creation. Common mistake: Confusing the order and methods of the first and second creation stories in Genesis.
Which of the following is the reason for which God decided to make a helper fit for man in the Garden of Eden?
A student might mistakenly select procreation or communication by assuming typical human family motivations. The correct option is companionship because Genesis states it is not good for man to be alone, highlighting companionship as the primary reason for creating Eve to alleviate solitude and provide mutual support. Common mistake: Assuming procreation was the immediate primary reason stated for creating the helper.
The supremacy of God during creation was manifested by His
A student might mistakenly select creation of humankind or control over the heavens by focusing on the physical results rather than the method. The correct option is Command of let there be because Genesis repeatedly demonstrates sovereign authority through divine fiat where His word alone brings creation into existence, underscoring omnipotence. Common mistake: Confusing the act of creation itself with the verbal mechanism by which it was commanded.
Apart from Joseph who was already in Egypt, the offspring of Jacob that migrated from Canaan to Egypt numbered
A student might mistakenly choose sixty or eighty by miscalculating the number of descendants mentioned in the text. The correct option is Seventy because Genesis records that all the souls of the house of Jacob coming into Egypt were threescore and ten, totaling 70 including Joseph and his sons for preservation during famine. Common mistake: Misremembering the exact numerical phrasing of threescore and ten.
The name Manasseh which Joseph gave to his first son means
A student might mistakenly select God had forgotten Joseph and his family by misinterpreting the historical grief. The correct option is God had made Joseph forget his hardship because Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh, saying God made him forget all his toil and his father's house, symbolizing divine relief from past sufferings. Common mistake: Inverting the meaning of the name to imply divine abandonment rather than relief from toil.
And the Lord said to Moses see I make you as God to Pharaoh; and Aaron your brother shall... Which of the following roles was Aaron assigned?
A student might mistakenly choose priest or servant by assuming standard religious leadership titles. The correct option is Prophet because Exodus explicitly assigns Aaron the role of spokesperson, conveying Moses' words to Pharaoh as a prophetic intermediary. Common mistake: Confusing the hierarchical roles of the brothers during the confrontation with Pharaoh.
The presence of God among the Israelites is demonstrated by the symbol of
A student might mistakenly choose wind and dust or smoke and water by imagining chaotic desert elements. The correct option is Fire and cloud because Exodus describes God leading Israel by day in a pillar of cloud and by night in a pillar of fire, symbolizing guidance, protection, and divine presence. Common mistake: Substituting smoke or dust for the explicit biblical pillars of cloud and fire.
Joshua's success in the promised land was attributed to the fact that he was
A student might mistakenly choose carefree about keeping the laws of God or fearless in the face of enemies by ignoring the conditional basis of his success. The correct option is Strong and of good courage because God commanded Joshua to be strong and courageous, attributing his conquest successes to obedient faith inspired by divine presence. Common mistake: Focusing solely on military bravery rather than the commanded obedience and courage.
During the mission of the twelve spies, which of the following tribes did Joshua represent?
A student might mistakenly select Judah or Levi by confusing prominent tribes with tribal leaders in the wilderness. The correct option is Ephraim because Numbers lists Oshea the son of Nun from the tribe of Ephraim, indicating Joshua's tribal representation before his survival. Common mistake: Assuming Joshua belonged to the tribe of Judah or Levi due to his later leadership status.
Who among the following kings did God sell the people of Israel to and were oppressed for twenty years?
A student might mistakenly select Ahab or Nebuchadnezzar by confusing the judges period with later kings and empires. The correct option is Jabin because God sold Israel into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, who oppressed them for 20 years through Sisera, illustrating divine judgment for idolatry. Common mistake: Mixing up foreign oppressors from the Book of Judges with later monarchs from the books of Kings.
Sisera, the commander was killed by Jael whose husband was a
A student might mistakenly choose Philistine or Israelite by assuming local alliances based on geographic proximity. The correct option is Kenite because Heber the Kenite was identified as Jael's husband, an ally of Jabin whose wife's actions fulfilled Deborah's prophecy. Common mistake: Assuming Jael belonged to the same background as the Israelites she aided.
Which of the following was the major sin attributed to Hophni and Phinehas? They
A student might mistakenly select took bribe and had no regard for justice by confusing priestly corruption with judicial misconduct. The correct option is Treated the offering of the Lord with contempt because Hophni and Phinehas were described as sons of Belial who treated offerings contemptuously by demanding raw meat before sacrifice, leading to severe judgment. Common mistake: Attributing judicial bribery rather than sacrilegious abuse of temple offerings to the sons of Eli.
Samuel was said to have failed in matters of parental responsibility because he
A student might mistakenly select made his children to succeed him by focusing on the political appointment of his sons as judges. The correct option is Did not bring up his children in his ways because his sons walked not in his ways but turned aside after lucre, indicating a failure to instill integrity that prompted Israel's demand for a king. Common mistake: Blaming the mere inheritance of office rather than the moral failure of the children.
Though you are little in your eyes, are you not the head of the tribes of Israel? On which occasion was this statement made?
A student might mistakenly select during the sacrifice at Michmash or when the evil spirit tormented Saul by confusing different phases of Saul's reign. The correct option is After the war between Israel and Amalek because Samuel rebuked Saul after the Amalekite war for sparing King Agag, reminding him of his elevated status despite humble origins. Common mistake: Confusing the reprimand over Agag with earlier tactical sacrifices.
One important lesson that could be learnt from David when he spared the life of Saul is
A student might mistakenly select that no king should be killed by his subject by focusing on political immunity rather than moral principle. The correct option is To avoid retaliation for wrong done against us because David spared Saul twice, refusing vengeance and teaching non-retaliation and trust in God's justice. Common mistake: Interpreting the action as a political statement instead of a lesson on personal non-retaliation.
Which of the following names was given to Solomon by the prophet Nathan when he was born?
A student might mistakenly choose Amnon or Absalom by confusing Solomon's name with those of his troubled brothers. The correct option is Jedediah because Nathan called Solomon Jedidiah, meaning beloved of the Lord, signifying divine favor despite Bathsheba's past. Common mistake: Confusing Solomon's prophetic birth name with his royal brothers' names.
...And God said 'Ask what I shall give you'. To whom and where was this request made?
Common mistake: Students might choose Hebron instead of Gibeon because both were important biblical cities, or confuse David with Solomon as the recipient. Reasoning to the answer: King Solomon received this divine nocturnal vision at Gibeon, which was known as the great high place. During this encounter, he chose to request wisdom rather than material wealth, thereby displaying deep humility and subsequently earning extra divine blessings.
A major mistake attributed to Rehoboam was his decision to
Common mistake: Students often mix up Rehoboam's policies with the general apostasy introduced by his father Solomon. Reasoning to the answer: Rather than heeding the elders' advice to ease the existing burdens, King Rehoboam threatened an even harsher yoke, which directly triggered the fracture of the kingdom and exposed severe political folly.
The reason for which the building of the temple came into fulfillment during the time of Solomon was that
Common mistake: Students might incorrectly think Solomon built the temple simply because he gathered enough materials or offered abundant sacrifices. Reasoning to the answer: King David was explicitly barred from constructing the sanctuary due to his past involvement in bloodshed as a warrior. Consequently, Solomon—characterized as a man of peace—was permitted to fulfill this undertaking, underscoring the requirement of purity for holy endeavors.
When Jezebel decided to cut off the prophets of the Lord, who among the following took a hundred prophets and hid them in a cave?
Common mistake: Students commonly attribute this heroic act to Elijah since he was the primary prophet confronting Jezebel's administration. Reasoning to the answer: Obadiah, who served as King Ahab's governor, acted courageously by concealing one hundred prophets within caves and providing them with food. This highlights his steadfast loyalty during a time of intense state-sponsored persecution against servants of the Lord.
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