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Question 1 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

According to the second creation story, which of the following were formed out of the ground?

A. Sun, moon and stars
B. Firmament and light
C. Beast of the field and birds
D. Fishes and sea monsters
Explanation

In Genesis 2:19, the second creation account states that 'out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air,' emphasizing God's direct formation from the earth for man's companionship, unlike the first account's sequential creation.

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Question 2 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

Which of the following is the reason for which God decided to make a helper fit for man in the Garden of Eden?

A. Communication
B. Companionship
C. Fellowship
D. Procreation
Explanation

Genesis 2:18 declares, 'It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him,' highlighting companionship as the primary reason for creating Eve, to alleviate Adam's solitude and provide mutual support.

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Question 3 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

The supremacy of God during creation was manifested by His

A. Consent that a thing be done
B. Command of let there be
C. Creation of humankind
D. Control over the heavens
Explanation

Genesis 1 repeatedly uses 'And God said, Let there be...' (e.g., light, firmament), demonstrating His sovereign authority through divine fiat, where His word alone brings creation into existence, underscoring omnipotence.

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Question 4 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

Apart from Joseph who was already in Egypt, the offspring of Jacob that migrated from Canaan to Egypt numbered

A. Sixty
B. Seventy
C. Eighty
D. Ninety
Explanation

Genesis 46:27 records that 'all the souls of the house of Jacob, which came into Egypt, were threescore and ten,' totaling 70 including Joseph and his sons, signifying the complete family migration for preservation during famine.

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Question 5 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

The name Manasseh which Joseph gave to his first son means

A. A beloved son of Joseph's wife
B. God had made Joseph forget his hardship
C. God had delivered Joseph from death
D. God had forgotten Joseph and his family
Explanation

In Genesis 41:51, Joseph names his firstborn Manasseh, saying 'God hath made me forget all my toil and all my father's house,' symbolizing divine relief from past sufferings in slavery and imprisonment.

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Question 6 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

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. Prophet
B. Priest
C. Seer
D. Servant
Explanation

Exodus 7:1 states, 'See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet,' assigning Aaron the role of spokesperson, conveying Moses' words to Pharaoh as a prophetic intermediary.

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Question 7 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

The presence of God among the Israelites is demonstrated by the symbol of

A. Fire and cloud
B. Smoke and water
C. Wind and dust
D. Clouds and wind
Explanation

Exodus 13:21 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 during the Exodus journey.

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Question 8 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

Joshua's success in the promised land was attributed to the fact that he was

A. Carefree about keeping the laws of God
B. Strong and of good courage
C. Fearless in the face of enemies
D. Disobedient to the commands of Moses
Explanation

Joshua 1:9 commands, 'Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid... for the Lord thy God is with thee,' attributing Joshua's conquest successes to obedient faith and courage inspired by God's presence.

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Question 9 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

During the mission of the twelve spies, which of the following tribes did Joshua represent?

A. Ephraim
B. Judah
C. Reuben
D. Levi
Explanation

Numbers 13:8 lists 'Of the tribe of Ephraim, Oshea the son of Nun' (Joshua's original name), indicating Joshua represented Ephraim, providing a positive report that led to his and Caleb's survival.

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Question 10 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

Who among the following kings did God sell the people of Israel to and were oppressed for twenty years?

A. Ahab
B. Jabin
C. Nebuchadnezzar
D. Asa
Explanation

Judges 4:2-3 states God 'sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan,' who oppressed Israel for 20 years through Sisera, illustrating divine judgment for idolatry and the cycle of deliverance.

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Question 11 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

Sisera, the commander was killed by Jael whose husband was a

A. Philistine
B. Israelite
C. Kenite
D. Jebusite
Explanation

Judges 4:11,17 identify Heber the Kenite as Jael's husband, an ally of Jabin; Jael's act of driving a tent peg through Sisera's temple fulfilled Deborah's prophecy, securing victory for Israel.

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Question 12 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

Which of the following was the major sin attributed to Hophni and Phinehas? They

A. Treated the offering of the Lord with contempt
B. Took bribe and had no regard for justice
C. Engaged in idolatry and adultery
D. Deposed their father from priesthood
Explanation

1 Samuel 2:12-17 describes Hophni and Phinehas as 'sons of Belial' who treated offerings contemptuously, demanding raw meat before sacrifice, leading to God's judgment and the capture of the ark.

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Question 13 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

Samuel was said to have failed in matters of parental responsibility because he

A. Made his children to succeed him
B. Made his children judges over Israel
C. Did not bring up his children in his ways
D. Could not maintain unity in his family
Explanation

1 Samuel 8:3 notes 'his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre,' indicating Samuel's failure to instill integrity, contributing to Israel's demand for a king.

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Question 14 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

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. During the sacrifice at Michmash
B. When the sons of Samuel disobeyed
C. When the evil spirit tormented Saul
D. After the war between Israel and Amalek
Explanation

1 Samuel 15:17 has Samuel rebuking Saul after the Amalekite war for sparing King Agag, reminding him of his elevated status despite humble origins, highlighting disobedience's consequences.

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Question 15 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

One important lesson that could be learnt from David when he spared the life of Saul is

A. That we must not insult kings despite their wickedness
B. To avoid retaliation for wrong done against us
C. To pray for all who hate us
D. That no king should be killed by his subject
Explanation

In 1 Samuel 24 and 26, David spares Saul twice, refusing vengeance, teaching non-retaliation and trust in God's justice, as David says, 'The Lord forbid that I should do this thing unto my master.'

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Question 16 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

Which of the following names was given to Solomon by the prophet Nathan when he was born?

A. Amnon
B. Absalom
C. Jedediah
D. Tamor
Explanation

2 Samuel 12:25 records Nathan calling Solomon 'Jedidiah' ('beloved of the Lord'), signifying God's favor despite Bathsheba's adultery, foreshadowing Solomon's wisdom and temple-building role.

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Question 17 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

...And God said 'Ask what I shall give you'. To whom and where was this request made?

A. David at Hebron
B. Solomon at Hebron
C. David at Gibeon
D. Solomon at Gibeon
Explanation

1 Kings 3:5-15 describes God appearing to Solomon in a dream at Gibeon, the great high place, where Solomon requests wisdom, demonstrating humility and receiving additional blessings.

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Question 18 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

A major mistake attributed to Rehoboam was his decision to

A. Increase the burden on the people
B. Lead Israel to war without God's approval
C. Worship other gods and marry foreign wives
D. Follow the negative footsteps of Solomon
Explanation

1 Kings 12:1-15 shows Rehoboam rejecting elders' counsel to lighten burdens, instead threatening harsher yoke, causing the kingdom's division, illustrating folly in leadership.

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Question 19 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

The reason for which the building of the temple came into fulfillment during the time of Solomon was that

A. David was guilty of shedding blood
B. There was relative peace during his reign
C. His father had arranged for building materials
D. He offered enough sacrifices to God
Explanation

1 Chronicles 22:8 explains God forbade David from building due to bloodshed as a warrior; Solomon, a man of peace, fulfilled it, emphasizing purity for sacred tasks.

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Question 20 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

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?

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

1 Kings 18:4,13 reveals Obadiah, Ahab's governor, hid 100 prophets in caves, feeding them, showing faithfulness amid persecution, contrasting Jezebel's idolatry promotion.

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Question 21 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

Elijah ran from Mount Carmel to the city of Jezreel because he was

A. Chased by the Baal prophets
B. Overjoyed by his journey
C. Pursued by Ahab the king
D. Empowered by the spirit of God
Explanation

1 Kings 18:46 states 'the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel,' supernaturally empowering him after the Carmel victory.

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Question 22 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

Proclaim a fast and set Naboth on high among the people. Which of the following was Naboth charged with after the proclamation? He was charged with

A. Claiming to be the messiah and king
B. Cursing God and the king
C. Instigating riot among the people
D. Refusing to release the family land to the king
Explanation

1 Kings 21:10-13 has false witnesses charge Naboth with 'blaspheming God and the king,' leading to stoning, orchestrated by Jezebel to seize his vineyard, exemplifying injustice.

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Question 23 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

Which of the following was the reason for which God promised to punish the house of Ahab and not Ahab himself? Ahab

A. Humbled himself
B. Acted under pressure
C. Was a righteous man
D. Acted wisely
Explanation

1 Kings 21:29 notes God's postponement of punishment because 'Ahab humbled himself before me,' showing mercy for repentance, though dynasty's doom remained for Naboth's murder.

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Question 24 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

I have found the book of the law in the house of the Lord. The discovery of the law book

A. Revealed the sins of Manasseh
B. Gave Josiah's reform direction
C. Called for the revival of the Passover
D. Revealed God's righteousness and purity
Explanation

2 Kings 22:8-13 has Hilkiah's discovery prompting Josiah's reforms against idolatry, centralizing worship, illustrating scripture's transformative power on leadership.

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Question 25 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

Huldah, the prophetess, pronounced evil upon Judah because the people

A. Had burned incense to other gods
B. Were marrying foreign women
C. Were disobedient to the king
D. Had failed to keep the Sabbath
Explanation

2 Kings 22:16-17 confirms Huldah's oracle of doom for Judah's idolatry, including burning incense to false gods, despite Josiah's piety, due to covenant breach.

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Question 26 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

But the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in

A. the plains of Jericho
B. the desert of Judah
C. the gates of Lachish
D. the valley of Megiddo
Explanation

2 Kings 25:4-5 describes Zedekiah's flight and capture 'in the plains of Jericho,' leading to execution of sons and blinding, fulfilling Jeremiah's prophecies of judgment.

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Question 27 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

Which of the following did Nehemiah demonstrate concern for his nation? He

A. Revived the worship of Yahweh
B. Rebuilt the temple of Jericho
C. Reconstructed the walls of Jerusalem
D. Led the exiles back home
Explanation

Nehemiah 2:17-18 shows Nehemiah's concern through rebuilding Jerusalem's walls against opposition, symbolizing restoration and security post-exile.

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Question 28 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God. The people reminded the king about the following except the

A. Punishment for defaulters
B. Power of the treaty
C. Ban on worship
D. Freedom of worship
Explanation

Daniel 6:7-9,12 has officials remind Darius of the irrevocable decree banning petitions except to the king, with death penalty, but no mention of freedom, as it was suspended.

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Question 29 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

One immoral act that took place in Israel which was condemned by Amos was that

A. Priests slept with women in the temple
B. Nazarites drank wine and slept in the temple
C. The rich men took the wives of the poor
D. A man and his father went into the same woman
Explanation

Amos 2:7 condemns 'A man and his father will go in unto the same maid, to profane my holy name,' decrying sexual immorality and social injustice among Israel's elite.

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Question 30 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

To win Israel back to Himself, God promised turning Valley of Achor into a place of

A. Peace
B. Hope
C. Mercy
D. Joy
Explanation

Hosea 2:15 promises 'I will give her... the valley of Achor for a door of hope,' transforming a site of judgment (Achan's sin, Joshua 7) into restoration's gateway.

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Question 31 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

One significant difference between Matthew's and Mark's account of Jesus' baptism is that

A. Matthew alone said that John felt inferior to baptize Jesus
B. Matthew alone said a voice came from heaven
C. Mark alone made mention of Galilee during the baptism
D. Only Matthew reported that the spirit alighted on Jesus
Explanation

Matthew 3:14 has John protesting 'I have need to be baptized of thee,' absent in Mark 1:9-11, which focuses on the event without John's reluctance, highlighting Matthew's emphasis on Jesus' superiority.

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Question 32 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

Which of the following was the sequence of Jesus' temptation according to Matthew?

A. Temple - wilderness - mountain
B. Wilderness - temple - mountain
C. Mountain - temple - wilderness
D. Wilderness - mountain - temple
Explanation

Matthew 4:1-11 sequences: bread in wilderness (v.3), temple jump (v.5-7), kingdoms from mountain (v.8-10), differing from Luke's order, possibly thematic for Matthew's audience.

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Question 33 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

I desire mercy, and not sacrifice! For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners. Jesus made this remark when

A. He called the first disciples by the sea
B. The Sadducees accused him of eating with sinners
C. The Pharisees accused him of eating with sinners
D. He healed a leper
Explanation

Matthew 9:13 has Jesus quoting Hosea 6:6 in response to Pharisees' criticism of eating with tax collectors, emphasizing mercy and mission to sinners over ritual.

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Question 34 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

Jesus' call of the first four disciples to be "fishers of men" implied that they were to

A. Propagate the teachings of Jesus
B. Convert the Jews into Christians
C. Win proselytes to Jesus
D. Become Rabbis
Explanation

Matthew 4:19's 'Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men' signifies shifting from catching fish to gathering people through gospel propagation, initiating discipleship.

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Question 35 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven. By this Jesus meant forgiveness

A. Must be done only seven times
B. Takes place where there is a plea
C. Is exercised when offence is repeated severally
D. Does not need to have any limitation
Explanation

Matthew 18:22 uses 'seventy times seven' (490) symbolically for unlimited forgiveness, mirroring God's mercy, as in the parable of the unforgiving servant.

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Question 36 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

One of the major things Christians should do to merit God's forgiveness according to Jesus is

A. Praying without ceasing
B. Fellowshipping together
C. Offering sacrifices to God
D. Forgiving people who offend them
Explanation

Matthew 6:14-15 conditions 'If ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you,' linking human forgiveness to receiving divine mercy in the Lord's Prayer context.

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Question 37 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

Which of the following is not a humiliation Jesus suffered during his trial?

A. They spat on him
B. His face was covered
C. They put a crown on his head
D. The guards received him with blows
Explanation

The crown of thorns (Mark 15:17) occurred during Pilate's mockery before crucifixion, not the formal trial humiliations like spitting, blindfolding (Luke 22:64), and beating (John 18:22).

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Question 38 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here and watch with me. Where was this remark made by Jesus?

A. In the garden of Gethsemane
B. When he was in the palace of Caiaphas
C. On the way to Golgotha
D. When he was sent to Herod
Explanation

Matthew 26:38 has Jesus expressing agony in Gethsemane, seeking disciples' vigil amid betrayal sorrow, modeling prayerful submission: 'Not my will, but thine be done.'

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Question 39 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

Jesus' offer of paradise to the repentant thief on the cross teaches that

A. God's word must be fulfilled
B. Repentance is never too late
C. Jesus was crucified to save sinners
D. People are punished not for their sins
Explanation

Luke 23:43's 'Today shalt thou be with me in paradise' to the thief illustrates grace through last-moment repentance, affirming salvation's availability regardless of timing.

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Question 40 of 40
WAEC · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2022

O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Which people were being referred to as foolish? The

A. Two men travelling to Emmaus
B. Seventy disciples Jesus sent out
C. Twelve apostles of Jesus
D. Women who went to the tomb of Jesus
Explanation

Luke 24:25 has the risen Jesus rebuking Cleopas and companion on Emmaus road for doubting prophecies despite events, then revealing himself in scripture and bread-breaking.

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