WASSCE 2006

Objectives



1, In the creation story, the task of giving names to all creatures was perfomed by

A, God

B. Adam

C. Eve

D Angels


2. God’s ability to create by His spoken word depicts His

A. Omnipotent

B. Omniscience

C. Sovereignty

D. affluence


3. God said to Abraham, “To your descendant I shall give this land,” Which descendant are referred to here?

A. Ishmaelites

B. Philistines

C. Edomites

D. Hebrews


4. Moses’ death was as a result of

A. disobedience

B. disrespect

C. unrepentance

D. old age


5. God prepared Joseph for leadership role in Egypt through

A. the love which his father had for him

B. the trials and temptations of his earlier years

C. his belief that his dreams would materialize

D. the training received from his father.



6. Deborah instructed to engage the forces of Jabin in a battle at

A. River kishon

B. Mount Gerizim

C. Mount Horeb

D. River Tigris


7. “The lord will sell Sisera into the land of a woman”. This statement was directed to

A. Lappidoth

B. Barak

C. Jael

D. Jabin


8. Who among the following deprived God of the honour due to Him by treating the sacrifices with contempt?

A. Samuel and Samson

B. Joel and Abijah

C. Hophni and Phinehas

D. Jonathan and David


9. Prophet Samuel hat two worthless sons called

A. Joel and Abihu

B. Nedab and Abihu

C. Joel and Abijah

D. Abijah and Nadab


10. God’s punishment to King Solomon for idolatry was that all

A. his wives and concubines would go his enemies

B. the tribes except Judah would be taken to his enemies

C. his children and wives would go on exile

D. the concubines of his palaces would be occupied by his enemies.



11. When David became king of the entire Israel, he moved the capital from

A. Jerusalem to Hebron

B. Hebron to Jerusalem

C. Damascus to Jericho

D. Jericho to Damascus


12. At Gibeon, God promised to lengthen Solomon’s days if he could

A. conquer the Syrian king

B. build a temple of God

C. keep God’s commandments

D. write three thousand proverbs


13. The contest on Mount Carmel was to determine whether

A. The house of Ahab would retain succession to the throne

B. know if Elijah was a true prophet

C. God or Baal was to be worshipped in Israel

D. Jezebel’s authority would still prevail in Israel


14. The prophet that rebuked David for seizing Uriah’s wife was

A. Nathan

B. Hosea

C. Amos

D. Elisha


15. The king of Babylon laid siege to Jerusalem because Zedekiah

A. sinned against God

B. rebelled against Babylon

C. Escape through a breach in the wall

D. threatened to destroy Babylon



16. The new covenant was unique because it was

A. written on tables of stone

B. written upon the hearts of men

C. brought down from Mount Zion

D. Issued out God’s own initiative


17. The scroll which Ezekiel ate was

A. honey comb

B. message of God

C. God’s covenant

D. God’s commandment


18. The Chaldean officers conspired against Daniel because

A. King Darius has set Daniel over his kingdom

B. Daniel refused to worship the king’s image

C. they were jealous of Daniel’s wisdom

D. Daniel was seen as a foreigner


19. Joseph took Mary but took her not until she had bore a son because

A. he did not want to disgrace Mary

B. he did not want to defile himself

C. he obeyed angelic instruction

D. to do otherwise would defile the Child’s holiness.


20. According to Jesus in his sermon on the Mount, “Blessed are the peace makers for

A. “theirs is the kingdom of heaven”

B. “they shall inherit the world”

C. “they shall obtain Mercy”

D. “they shall be called sons of God”



21. Jesus’ teaching about discipleship emphasized

A. the need to bury the dead

B total commitment and absolute dedication

C. a place for the son of man to lay his head

D. putting one’s hand out the plough


22. During the mission of the Twelve, Jesus gave all the following instruction except

A. “go nowhere among the Gentiles”

B. “enter no town of the Samaritans”

C. “go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel”

D. “take enough provision for your needs”.


23. Which of the following Illustrates the parable of the Mustard seed?

A. Unprecedented germination of the grain

B. The small beginning of Christianity and its Universal growth

C. the full grown mustard tree, attracting different birds to its branch

D. the gradual development of one’s talents


24. The Centurion whose servant Jesus healed demonstrated

A. concern and love

B. pride and power

C. humility and faith

D. greed and avarice


25. As the light of the world, Christians are expected to

A. claim that they are born again

B. be exemplary in all they do

C. preach the word of God

D. plant churches in their communities



26. In the transfiguration story, Moses represents the law while Elijah represents the

A. Saints

B. Patriarchs

C. prophets

D. Jews


27. ”As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world” Jesus said this at the

A, turning of water into wine

B. raising up of Lazarus

C. raising up of the widow’s son

D. healing of the man born blind


28. “This is my beloved son, with whom I am well pleased listen to him” This voice was heard during the

A, Baptism of Jesus at river Jordan

B. Temptation of Jesus in the wilderness

C. trial of Jesus before Pontius Pilate

D. transfiguration of Jesus in the Mountain.


29. Jesus performed natural miracle to demonstrate all the following except

A. fame

B. power

C. concern

D. faith


30. Judas Iscariot sealed up his betrayal pact with the chief priest and elder saying “Whosoever I shall

A. dine with, the same is he”

B. hold, the same is he”

C. kiss, the same is he”

D. look at, the same is he



31. The splitting of the curtain of the temple after the death of Jesus indicate that

A. the holy place and the holy of holies were united

B. The Gentiles could worship in the holy of holies

C. nothing could be hidden from other worshippers

D. on priests could enter the holy of holies


32. The community of believers in Jerusalem exhibit all the following except

A. solemnizing marriage within their circle

B. continuing daily with one accord in the temple

C. breaking bread in their houses

D. praising God and have favour with all people


33. Peter in the sermon on the day of Pentecost called on his audience to

A. fast and pray

B. repent and be baptized

C. receive the power of casting out demons

D. receive the power of interpretation of tongues


34. The disciple in Damascus that God commissioned to restore the sight of Saul was

A. Philip

B. Ananias

C. Peter

D. Barnabas


35. “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men”. This statement was made by

A. The people of Lystra

B. the people of Samaria

C. Elymas, the magician

D. Sergius Paulus



36. Cornelius the centurion of the Italian cohort in Caesarea, was converted and baptized by

A. Peter

B. Paul

C. Philip

D. Barnabas


37. Paul made a comparison between Adam and Jesus to show that

A. both Adam and Jesus were human

B. Adam caused man to sin, while Jesus provides Salvation

C. Adam succumbed to temptation while Jesus did not

D. both were subjected to temptation in the wilderness


38. The primary Motives for Christian offering is to

A. qualify for a mansion in heaven.

B. respond to God’s gift to Christian

C. qualify for the pleasures of this world

D. consolidate the offer of salvation


39. Paul warned fathers not to provoke their children because they

A. might become angry.

B. could disrespect their fathers

C. could become discouraged

D. might become rebellious


40. Paul stated that the signs of the second coming of Jesus will start with

A. famine

B. rebellion

C. earthquake

D. darkness



41. According to Paul, Grace is a

A. right for all Christians to make wealth

B. privilege to live long

C. free gift from God for the man of faith

D. right to gain eternal life


42. Paul taught that justification can only be obtained by

A. obeying the law of Moses

B. working hard on earth

C. Having faith in Jesus

D. going to church regularly


43. “If anyone will not work, let him not eat” by this statement, Paul implies that

A. work is essential for salvation

B. there is dignity in labour

C. hard work is required from all believers

D. only the hard workers will be edified


44. Paul’s letter to Philemon is about

A. simplicity

B. truthfulness

C. forgiveness

D. humility


45. According to James, pure religion combines

A. worship and work

B. steward and worship

C. faith and work

D. faith and stewardship



46. Factors that lead to unanswered prayers do not include

A. sin

B. perseverance

C. unfaithfulness

D. greed


47. According to James, effectiveness of prayer depends on

A. privacy in prayers

B. number of prayers

C. praying aloud repeatedly

D. unshaken faith


48. An important factor for prayer according to James is

A. love

B. mercy

C. courage

D. faith


49. Peter ascribed to Christians all the following titles except

A. ‘God’s own people’

B. ‘a holy nation’

C. ‘a royal priesthood’

D. ‘a humble people’


50. According to Peter, God set up the State to

A. carry out appropriate sanctions

B. collect taxes from its citizens

C. cater for the needs of each family

D. ensure the education of its citizens



WASSCE JUNE 2006 CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE OBJECTIVE TEST

ANSWERS

​1.A 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.B 6.A 7.B 8.C 9.D 10.B 11.B 12.C 13.C 14.A 15.B 16.B 17.D 18.B 19.C 20.D 21.B 22.D 23.B 24.A 25.B 26.C 27.D 28.A 29.A 30.C 31.C 32.A 33.B 34.B 35.B 36.A 37.C 38.D 39.D 40.B 41.C 42.C 43.A 44.D 45.D 46.B 47.D 48.A 49.C 50.A