WASSCE 2017

Objectives



1. One of the four rivers found in the Garden of Eden was.

A, Nile

B. Tigris

C. Abana

D. Shechem


2. Joseph was sold to the Midianites by his brothers at.

A. Bethel

B. Gilead

C. Dothan

D. Shechem.


3. The main reason why the Israelites went to Egypt was because.

A. they needed divine protection.

B. the Egyptians had colonized them.

C. Joseph was in charge of food.

D. there was great famine.


4. Moses’ miracle among the Hebrews after his call was meant to.

A. encourages rebellion against the Pharaoh.

B. reveals Moses’ Leadership capabilities.

C. convinces Pharaoh of Yahweh’s supremacy.

D. convince Israel of Yahweh’s mission.


5. Aaron was chosen to assist Moses in liberating the Israelites because.

A. Moses was a stammer.

B. God had lost confidence in Moses.

C. the Israelites murmured against Moses’ leadership.

D. Moses was old and would soon die.



6. The miraculous of crossing the red sea by the Israelites shows.

A. God’s guidance and protection over his people.

B. the ill-equipped army of Pharaoh.

C. God’s faithfulness of his promise to destroy the Egyptians.

D. Moses as a reliable leader.


7. To prove the land’s fertility, the spices brought from the valley of Eschol.

A. Sycamore, Figs and olives.

B. Pomegranates, citrus and vine.

C. Grapes, figs and pomegranates.

D. Olives, grapes and sycamore.


8. Eleazer, the man who commissioned Joshua, was a.

A. seer.

B. Priest

C. Prophet.

D. Judge.


9. The period of the judge was characterized by.

A. Obedience, blessing and success.

B. Wars, famine and Plague.

C. Sojourns, discoveries and settlements.

D. Disobedience, punishment and deliverance.


10. In the battle against Sisera, Deborah’s co-operation with Barak was based on her.

A. Belief in Barak’s power.

B. Absolute belief and trust in God.

C. Reliance on a large army.

D. Power as a prophetess.



11. God charge Joshua during his call to cross the Jordan River in order to.

A. fights the people of Jericho.

B. posses the promise land.

C. appoints Eleazer to succeed Aaron.

D. Circumcise all Hebrew children.


12. The son of Eli treated God’s sacrifices with contempt by.

A. laying with women in the tent.

B, being ignorant of the sacrificial Laws.

C. taking raw meat before the fats was burnt.

D. limiting themselves to the breast of the animal.


13. Samuel’s disagreement with Saul was caused mainly by.

A. Hated.

B. Disobedience.

C. Intolerance.

D. Arrogance.


14. David’s respect humanity for the Lord’s anointed was depicted in.

A. his refusal to kill Saul.

B. Returning Saul’s spear and jar.

C. Giving Saul a decent burial.

D. they way Abner was humiliated.


15. The consequence of Solomon’s apostasy was.

A. the division of the Kingdom of Israel.

B. Rehobaom’s inability to sustain and maintain the kingdom of Israel.

C. the conspiracy against him by Jeroboam.

D. the sudden death of his wives and concubines.



16. While king Hiram of Tyre supplied Solomon with cedar and cypress, Solomon gave in return.

A. fish and food.

B. Wheat and oil.

C. Salt and oil. .

D. Grape and gold.


17. Joshua’s reforms were influenced by.

A. the demise of Assyrian Empire.

B. Ahab’s disregarded for the law.

C. Assyria’s conquest of states.

D. The discovery of the law book.


18. Jehoiachin surrendered to Babylon in 597 BC, in order to.

A save Jerusalem from destruction.

B. becomes a servant of Nebuchadnezzar.

C. Fulfill God’s prophecies through Nehemiah.

D. has Jews exiled into Babylon.


19. So the city was besieged till the relevantly your of King Zedekial. This reference alludes to.

A. Mataniah, King of Judah.

B. Cyrus, King of Persia.

C. Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon.

D. Ashurbanipal, King of Assyria.


20. Josiah defiled Topheth in order to prevent Jew’s from.

A. sacrificing children to Molech.

B. offering sacrifice to the god, chemosh.

C. worshipping the Babylonian sun god.

D. Building the Asherah in Hinon.



21. What are those feeble Jews doing, will they sacrifice ….”Sanballat made this statement to.

A. Scare the Jews.

B. Attacks the Jews.

C. Ridicule the Jews.

D. Sanction the Jews.


22. Nehemiah succeeded in building the wells of Jerusalem because.

A. He defeated Sanballat and Tobiah.

B. Artaxerxes sent troops to proctect him.

C. God’s hand was with the Jews.

D. God sent plague upon their enemies.


23. Which Persian King allowed the Jews to go back to rebuild the temple?

A. Nebuchadnezzar.

B. Cyrus.

C. Darus.

D. Artaxerxes.


24. King Darius decreed that men should tremble and fear the God of Daniel because He (God) is the.

A. Saving God.

B. Living God.

C. Powerful God.

D. Loving God.


25. That Daniel, Who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no heed to you, o King ….. The King being addressed was.

A. Nebuchadnezzar.

B. Ashurbanipal.

C. Cyrus.

D. Darius



26. Amos in his prophetic work advocated for.

A. Sincere sacrifice and worship.

B. true religion and social justice.

C. love and true sacrifice.

D. Righteousness peace and love.


27. The book of Hoses is meant to illustrate God’s.

A. Universalism and Love.

B. Purity and Providence.

C. Love and Mercy.

D. Forgiveness.


28. And when he came out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the spirit descended upon him like a Dove. What was the significance of the Dove?

A. Shows that he was the Messiah.

B. Empower him for his ministry.

C. Isolate him as a distinguished prophet.

D. Reveal him to the world.


29. In the temptation of Jesus, only Mark reported that Jesus was.

A. Angry with the devil.

B. Hungry and tired.

C. Civil the wild beast.

D. Victorious over the devil.


30. The part of the temple with was connected with Jesus’ Temptation was the.

A. Holy of Holies.

B. Pinnacle.

C. Court of Gentiles.

D. Sanctuary.



31. And he saw two boats on the lake. But he fishermen has gone out of them and were watching their nets, the lake in question was.

A. Gennesaret.

B. Arabah.

C. Jordan

D. Tiberias.


32. The call of Matthew, the tax collector to be one of Jesus apostle, implies that.

A. Tax collectors were sinless.

B. Christ comes to call sinners.

C. Matthew was willing to repent.

D. All tax collectors had repented.


33. Simon Peter was reluctant in obeying Jesus’ instruction to fish again because.

A. the sea was rough and tempestuous.

B. His colleagues had gone home.

C. Their night’s toil was not fruitless.

D. TH Sabbath day was beginning.


34. Jesus taught that the attitude of Christians towards forgiveness should be.

A. limitless.

B. restricted.

C. purposeful.

D. conditional.


35. Which of the following personalities presided over the Jewish trial of Jesus?

A. Caiaphas.

B. Herod.

C. Gamaliel.

D. Pilate.



36. When the Chief priest and Elders heard that Jesus had risen, they offer money to the soldiers so that.

A. the soldiers could prepare for a celebration of the event.

B. the soldiers will give false report concerning the resurrection.

C. they will go out to spread the news.

D. they would search for the risen Christ.


37. Herod’s expectation in receiving Jesus for a trial was to.

A. sees signs of Jesus.

B. Become a friend of Pilate.

C. Set Jesus free.

D. Punish Jesus.


38. Pontius Pilate condemned Jesus to death so that.

A. the Jews might be pleased.

B. the Emperor might honor signs and wonders.

C. Justice could Be done.

D. Barabbas could be free.


39. Herod treated Jesus with contempt and mockery by.

A. subjecting him to several beatings.

B. forcing him for signs and wonders

C. Dressing him in gorgeous apparels.

D. accusing him falsely and bitterly.


40. Joseph of Arimathea expressed his faith in Jesus when he.

A. comforted Jesus mother.

B. supported Jesus’ disciples.

C. Burial Jesus in his tomb.

D. pleaded for Jesus release.



41. The incident of mounting guards at Jesus tomb was recorded by saint.

A. Matthew.

B. Mark.

C. Luke.

D. John.


42. The most fascinating aspect of what was going on in the early church was that.

A. the prophecy of Joel was fulfilled.

B. Believers share their possessions.

C. Peter denied the apostles.

D. Cornelius and his household were baptize


43. Keep away from hose men and let them alone. He counsel was offered by.

A. Cleopas.

B. Gamaliel.

C. Caiaphas.

D. Pilate.


44. Herod Agrippa killed James in order to.

A. offer breathing space to Judaism.

B. Punish Christ from outside Jerusalem.

C. Win confidence of the Jews. D. seeks revenge for the Herod.


45. According to James, faith in God produces.

A. Steadfastness.

B. joy.

C. wisdom.

D. blessing.



46. James made it clear that a sick man can mainly be saved by.

A. the mercy of God.

B. Forgiveness of God.

C. the prayer of the faithful.

D. the grace of God.


47. The fulfillment of the royal law, according to James involves.

A. Being impartial.

B. Loving your neighbor as yourself.

C. Staying away from sin.

D. Showing kindness.


48. Peter taught that people who disregard authorities would.

A. is banished from the society.

B. loses eternal life.

C. ne punished by God and King.

D. Suffer persecution in all their lives


49. Peter called on Christians not to retaliate because.

A. God made light Jesus persecutions.

B. God fights for the innocent.

C. Vengeance belongs to God.

D. Jesus patiently bore his persecution


50. Pete expected elders in the church to lead their flock.

A. extraordinarily.

B. timelessly.

C. selflessly.

D. bossily



WASSCE JUNE 2017 CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE OBJECTIVE TEST

ANSWERS

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