Christian Religious CRS First Term Examination JSS 2

EXAMINATION QUESTIONS

SUBJECT: C.R.S
CLASS: J.S.S 2
DURATION: 2 HOURS

Part A Objective Questions

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions 

1. John the Baptist refused to baptize Jesus because __________.
   (a) he was his cousin
   (b) he had no sin to confess
   (c) he was to die on the cross
   (d) he is God
2. __________ is a pupil who receives instruction from his teacher.
   (a) an apprentice
   (b) a student
   (c) a disciple
   (d) a learner
3. “Cast yourself down from this mountain if you are the son of God, for it is written, he shall give his angels charge over you lest you dash your foot against a stone.” This was Jesus’ __________ temptation.
   (a) last
   (b) 2nd
   (c) 1st
   (d) 4th
4. Jesus Christ was tempted __________ times.
   (a) 6
   (b) 2
   (c) 4
   (d) 3
5. The test or trial to do what is wrong is known as __________.
   (a) revenge
   (b) test
   (c) judgment
   (d) temptation
6. One of the purposes of Jesus’ baptism was __________.
   (a) to make him a man
   (b) to make him popular
   (c) to prepare him for ministry
   (d) to expose him
7. The dove that appeared at Jesus’ baptism signifies __________.
   (a) an animal
   (b) a bird
   (c) holiness
   (d) the Holy Spirit
8. A person who prepares the way for the arrival of another is called __________.
   (a) a soothsayer
   (b) a forerunner
   (c) a role model
   (d) a disciple
9. Where was Jesus Christ born?
   (a) in the hospital
   (b) in an inn
   (c) in a stable
   (d) in a manger
10. The birth of Jesus was first announced to __________.
    (a) Simeon
    (b) Anna
    (c) Joseph
    (d) Mary
11. Jesus was presented in the temple __________ days after birth.
    (a) 20
    (b) 40
    (c) 80
    (d) 7
12. The items for Jesus’ presentation were __________.
    (a) two turtle doves
    (b) an old pigeon
    (c) a ram
    (d) a goat
13. At what age was Jesus Christ baptized?
    (a) 40
    (b) 30
    (c) 20
    (d) 50
14. __________ were the first to visit Jesus after his birth.
    (a) the wise men
    (b) the shepherds
    (c) the prophets
    (d) the angels
15. As Christians in the world, our light is expected to __________.
    (a) fade off
    (b) shine
    (c) grow
    (d) burst
16. The myrrh among the gifts of the wise men was originally used to __________.
    (a) preserve food
    (b) preserve dead bodies
    (c) cook food
    (d) wash dead bodies
17. The wise men presented __________ gifts to Jesus.
    (a) 2
    (b) 3
    (c) many
    (d) 5
18. __________ and __________ prophesied about Jesus on the day of his presentation.
    (a) Paul and Simon
    (b) Simon and Hannah
    (c) Mary and Joseph
    (d) Simeon and Anna
19. Usually, in Jewish custom, women who newly gave birth do not enter the temple because __________.
    (a) they are considered unclean because of the flow of blood from childbirth
    (b) they are not yet fit to go out
    (c) they just delivered
    (d) they are unholy
20. When was the sonship of Jesus first announced?
    (a) at his crucifixion
    (b) at his presentation
    (c) at his fasting
    (d) at his baptism
21. The tree on which Jesus met Zacchaeus is called __________.
    (a) iroko tree
    (b) sycamore tree
    (c) savanna tree
    (d) mustard tree
22. Christians should hold earthly possessions with __________ hands.
    (a) tight
    (b) loosed
    (c) zealous
    (d) transparent
23. All but one are worldly possessions.
    (a) money
    (b) housing
    (c) clothing
    (d) heaven
24. As Christians __________ should be our goal.
    (a) the earth
    (b) heaven
    (c) money
    (d) Church
25. Christians as salt of the earth means __________.
    (a) our lives should influence people positively
    (b) we should cook our food with our lives
    (c) we should sell our lives
    (d) we should love our lives
26. The wise men refused to go back to Herod because __________.
    (a) they were afraid
    (b) Herod was wicked
    (c) they were warned in a dream by an angel
    (d) they missed their way
27. Jesus __________ sinners but __________ their sins.
    (a) hates, loves
    (b) loves, hates
    (c) hates, hates
    (d) loves, loves
28. Jesus called his first four disciples at __________.
    (a) the sea of Galilee
    (b) the Red Sea
    (c) Gethsemane
    (d) the temple
29. The names of Jesus’ disciples include all but one.
    (a) Simon Peter
    (b) Judas Iscariot
    (c) James
    (d) Paul
30. The first disciple of Jesus was __________.
    (a) Matthew
    (b) John
    (c) Andrew
    (d) Peter
31. The disciple known as the betrayer was __________.
    (a) Judas Iscariot
    (b) Thomas
    (c) James
    (d) Simon
32. __________ was the first person Jesus called to be his disciple.
    (a) John
    (b) Peter
    (c) Andrew
    (d) James
33. Jesus’ ministry began after his baptism by __________.
    (a) Peter
    (b) John the Baptist
    (c) James
    (d) Philip
34. Jesus was tempted by Satan after __________.
    (a) his baptism
    (b) his birth
    (c) his crucifixion
    (d) his ascension
35. Jesus was born in the town of __________.
    (a) Bethlehem
    (b) Nazareth
    (c) Jerusalem
    (d) Capernaum
36. The first miracle of Jesus was performed at a __________.
    (a) wedding in Cana
    (b) synagogue in Capernaum
    (c) mountain in Galilee
    (d) temple in Jerusalem
37. The wise men followed a __________ to find the newborn Jesus.
    (a) star
    (b) angel
    (c) cloud
    (d) dream
38. The baptism of Jesus by John was an act of __________.
    (a) obedience
    (b) punishment
    (c) sacrifice
    (d) joy
39. Jesus called his disciples to be __________ of men.
    (a) leaders
    (b) fishers
    (c) teachers
    (d) healers
40. __________ is the city where Jesus performed his first miracle.
    (a) Nazareth
    (b) Capernaum
    (c) Jerusalem
    (d) Cana
41. Jesus performed miracles to __________.
    (a) show his power
    (b) prove his divinity
    (c) help people
    (d) all of the above
42. The Sermon on the Mount is found in the book of __________.
    (a) Mark
    (b) John
    (c) Matthew
    (d) Luke
43. The message of Jesus was mainly about __________.
    (a) repentance
    (b) wealth
    (c) revenge
    (d) fame
44. Jesus taught his followers to pray using the __________.
    (a) Lord’s Prayer
    (b) Hail Mary
    (c) Psalm 23
    (d) Creed
45. Jesus’ crucifixion took place on __________.
    (a) Good Friday
    (b) Easter Sunday
    (c) Christmas Day
    (d) Palm Sunday
46. The resurrection of Jesus is celebrated on __________.
    (a) Good Friday
    (b) Christmas Day
    (c) Easter Sunday
    (d) Ascension Day
47. Jesus’ teachings were mainly recorded in the __________.
    (a) Psalms
    (b) Acts of the Apostles
    (c) Gospels
    (d) Proverbs
48. The first commandment is to love __________ with all your heart.
    (a) your neighbor
    (b) God
    (c) yourself
    (d) your enemy
49. Jesus’ mission on earth was to __________.
    (a) heal the sick
    (b) teach love and repentance
    (c) die for the sins of mankind
    (d) all of the above
50. After his resurrection, Jesus ascended into __________.
    (a) heaven
    (b) hell
    (c) the sea
    (d) a mountain

Part B Theory Questions Evaluation Questions 

Instruction: Answer only three questions from this section.

1. (a) Quote Matthew 16:26.
   (b) Explain what it means for Christians to be the salt and light of the world.
2. (a) Who is a disciple?
   (b) List the first four disciples of Jesus and explain where and what they were doing when Jesus called them.
   (c) Name the twelve disciples of Jesus.
3. (a) Narrate the prophecy of Simeon and Anna regarding Jesus.
   (b) Discuss the significance of the gifts presented to Jesus by the wise men.
4. (a) Describe the event of Jesus’ baptism at the River Jordan.
   (b) Explain the significance of Jesus’ baptism.
5. (a) Define worldly possession.
   (b) List five examples of worldly possessions.
   (c) Explain who is a forerunner and identify Jesus’ forerunner.

Christian Religious CRS First Term Examination JSS 1