SS 2 SECOND TERM CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES EXAMINATION

SECOND TERM E-LEARNING NOTE

SUBJECT: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE

CLASS:  SSS 2

SECOND TERM EXAMINATION 

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Answer the following questions

Part A

Objectives

1. Which biblical story illustrates the consequences of greed? a. The story of Adam and Eve b. The story of David and Goliath c. The story of Greedy Ahab and Gehazi’s greed
2. What are some of the consequences of greed? a. Corruption, injustice, and poverty b. Wealth, power, and success c. Happiness, prosperity, and peace
3. What role did Jezebel play in Greedy Ahab’s downfall? a. She encouraged him to be greedy b. She plotted to have Naboth falsely accused and stoned to death c. She declined Ahab’s request to get Naboth’s vineyard
4. What was Gehazi’s position in Elisha’s household? a. A prophet of God b. A Syrian commander c. A servant of Elisha
5. How was Naaman cured of leprosy? a. By washing himself in the Nile River b. By receiving a potion from Elisha c. By washing himself in the Jordan River seven times
6. What did Naaman offer Elisha as a gift? a. A portion of his wealth b. A portion of his land c. A portion of his clothing
7. What did Gehazi do when Naaman offered him a gift? a. He declined the gift b. He accepted the gift c. He asked for a different gift
8. What was the consequence of Gehazi’s greed? a. He became wealthy and successful b. He was struck with leprosy c. He was rewarded by Elisha
9. What lessons can we learn from the stories of Greedy Ahab and Gehazi’s greed in terms of the consequences of greed? a. Greed can have severe consequences, both for individuals and society b. Wealth and power are the keys to happiness c. Greed is not always bad and can lead to positive outcomes
10. What are some ways of curbing greed in Nigeria, and what role can individuals and society play in promoting positive values like integrity and honesty? a. Promoting positive values like integrity and honesty b. Strict enforcement of anti-corruption laws c. Encouraging materialism and consumerism
11. Who was Gehazi? a. A Syrian commander b. A prophet of God c. A servant of Elisha
12. What did Naaman seek from Elisha? a. A cure for leprosy b. A gift for his wife c. An audience with the king
13. How was Naaman cured of leprosy? a. By washing himself in the Jordan River seven times b. By receiving a potion from Elisha c. By praying to God for healing
14. What did Naaman offer Elisha as a gift? a. A portion of his wealth b. A portion of his land c. A portion of his clothing
15. What did Gehazi do when Naaman offered him a gift? a. He declined the gift b. He accepted the gift c. He asked for a different gift
16. What did Gehazi do with the gift he received from Naaman? a. He used it to buy food b. He hid it in his house c. He gave it to Elisha
17. What did Gehazi tell Elisha when he asked where he had been? a. He lied and said he had not gone anywhere b. He told the truth and said he had gone to see Naaman c. He said he had gone to buy food
18. What was the consequence of Gehazi’s greed? a. He became wealthy and successful b. He was struck with leprosy c. He was rewarded by Elisha
19. What lesson can we learn from the story of Gehazi’s greed? a. Greed can have severe consequences b. Honesty is always the best policy c. Wealth and material possessions are the keys to happiness
20. How can we avoid the negative consequences of greed? a. By being content with what we have b. By always seeking more wealth and possessions c. By being dishonest in our dealings
21. What is the process of selecting the best option among different alternatives called? A. Decision-making B. Guessing C. Random selection D. Coin toss
22. Who was renowned for his great wisdom in ruling his people with justice and fairness? A. David B. Solomon C. Saul D. Rehoboam
23. What did Solomon suggest to resolve the dispute between two women who claimed to be the mother of a baby? A. Cut the baby in half B. Give the baby to the stronger woman C. Give the baby to the older woman D. Give the baby to the richer woman
24. What was one of Solomon’s unwise policies that led to the oppression of his people? A. Free education B. Heavy taxation C. Free healthcare D. Generous donations
25. Who succeeded Solomon as the king of Israel? A. David B. Saul C. Rehoboam D. Jeroboam
26. How did Solomon fund his lavish building projects? A. By borrowing from other nations B. By asking for donations C. By taxing the wealthy D. By overtaxing his people
27. What was the consequence of Solomon’s misuse of his wisdom? A. The kingdom became stronger B. The people became happier C. The kingdom was divided D. The kingdom became wealthier
28. What did Rehoboam do that led to the division of the kingdom? A. He lowered the taxes B. He raised the taxes C. He freed the forced laborers D. He married a woman from a neighboring kingdom
29. What lesson can be learned from Solomon’s story? A. The importance of making unwise decisions B. The importance of not making any decisions C. The importance of following others’ decisions D. The importance of using wisdom and resources for the good of the people.
30. What was one of the negative consequences of Solomon’s unwise policies? A. The kingdom became more prosperous B. The people became happier C. The people became oppressed D. The people became more educated
31. Who was the first king of Israel who attempted to kill David due to his jealousy and paranoia? a) Samuel b) David c) Solomon d) Saul
32. What did Jonathan give to David as a sign of his friendship and loyalty in 1 Samuel 18:4? a) His sword, bow, and belt b) His robe, tunic, and sword c) His crown, scepter, and robe d) His shield, spear, and helmet
33. When Jonah received God’s message to go and preach to the people of Nineveh, what did he do? a) He immediately obeyed and went to Nineveh b) He tried to run away from God’s command c) He refused to go to Nineveh and ignored God’s command d) He went to Nineveh but did not preach to the people
34. What happened to Jonah after he was thrown overboard from a ship? a) He arrived safely at his destination b) He drowned in the sea c) He was rescued by a passing ship d) He was swallowed by a great fish
35. How long was Jonah in the belly of the fish? a) One day b) Two days c) Three days d) Four days
36. What did Jonah do while in the belly of the fish? a) He slept b) He prayed and repented of his disobedience c) He tried to escape d) He attempted to communicate with the crew of the ship
37. What lessons can we learn from Jonah’s experience in the belly of the fish? a) The power of prayer and repentance b) The consequences of disobedience c) The importance of obeying God’s command d) All of the above
38. What admirable quality did Jonathan demonstrate when he was willing to put the needs of others before his own? a) Bravery b) Loyalty c) Humility d) Friendship
39. Why was Saul’s attempt on David’s life? a) He was jealous of David’s popularity b) He feared David would take his throne c) He believed David was a threat to his power d) All of the above
40. What did Jonah do after he was vomited onto dry land by the fish? a) He went back to his home b) He went to Nineveh and preached God’s message c) He refused to obey God’s command d) He went to Tarshish again to avoid God’s command
41. What are some of the characteristics of a good friend, according to the Bible? A. Being manipulative and controlling B. Being self-centered and selfish C. Being loyal and supportive D. Being negative and pessimistic
42. What is the story of Mary, Martha, and Jesus in Luke 10:32-42 about? A. Betrayal and deceit B. Loyalty and support C. Manipulation and control D. None of the above
43. What can we learn about friendship from the story of Jesus and Lazarus in John 11:1-44? A. The importance of loyalty and support B. The negative consequences of jealousy and betrayal C. The power of forgiveness and reconciliation D. None of the above
44. Who were David, Saul, and Jonathan, and what is their story about? A. They were disciples of Jesus B. They were kings of Israel C. They were friends who experienced both good and bad aspects of friendship D. None of the above
45. What are some of the characteristics of a bad friend, according to the Bible? A. Being honest and transparent B. Spreading positivity and encouragement C. Spreading rumors and gossip D. Being loyal and supportive
46. How did Saul treat David in 1 Samuel 18-19, and what does this story teach us about bad friendship? A. Saul treated David with kindness and respect, demonstrating the qualities of a good friend. B. Saul became jealous of David and attempted to kill him, demonstrating the qualities of a bad friend. C. Saul ignored David and had no relationship with him, demonstrating indifference towards friendship. D. None of the above.
47. What are some of the essential qualities of a good friend, according to the listicle handout? A. Being manipulative and controlling B. Being open and honest C. Spreading negativity and pessimism D. None of the above
48. What are some of the essential qualities of a bad friend? A. Being loyal and supportive B. Giving good advice C. Taking advantage of others D. None of the above
49. How can we apply the lessons of the Bible about friendship to our own lives? A. By being manipulative and controlling towards others B. By spreading rumors and gossip C. By being loyal and supportive to our friends D. None of the above
50. Why is it important to have good friendships in our lives, according to the lesson? A. Good friendships provide us with resources and connections. B. Good friendships help us achieve our personal goals. C. Good friendships provide us with emotional support and enhance our well-being. D. None of the above

Part B

Theory

1. Define greed and give examples of how it can manifest in individuals and societies.
2. What are some of the consequences of greed, both for individuals and society as a whole?
3. Describe the story of Greedy Ahab from 1 Kings 21:1-29 and the role played by Jezebel in his downfall.
4. Describe the story of Gehazi’s greed from 2 Kings 5:1-27 and the consequences of his actions.
5. What role can education play in promoting positive values and reducing greed, both at the individual and societal levels?
6. Discuss the lesson that can be learned from Solomon’s story, and how it applies to leadership today.
7. How can leaders use their wisdom and resources for the good of the people?
8. Why is it important for leaders to consider the long-term effects of their decisions?
9. What are some of the negative consequences of unwise policies, and how can they be avoided?
10. Discuss the importance of good governance and leadership, and how it can lead to the prosperity of a nation
11. How did Jonah’s experience in the belly of the fish change him, and what lessons can we learn from his story?
12. Describe the message Jonah preached to the people of Nineveh, and how did they respond?
13. Explain the role of repentance and forgiveness in the stories of Saul, David, and Jonah.
14. How did Jonathan demonstrate his loyalty to David, and what impact did this have on their relationship?
15. What can we learn about submission to God’s will from the stories of Saul, David, and Jonah?
16. State the consequences of King Saul’s disobedience to God’s commands in the story of Saul and the Amalekites.
17. What was the sin of Eli’s sons in the story of the sons of Eli?
18. What happened to Hophni and Phineas during the battle with the Philistines in the story of the sons of Eli?
19. What was the consequence of the capture of the Ark of the Covenant in the story of Eli and his sons?
20. Explain the significance of the Ark of the Covenant in the story of Eli and his sons.