CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 1 (OBJECTIVE) – 60 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
INSTRUCTIONS
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Attempt all questions.
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Select the option that best answers each question.
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Use HB pencil to shade your answers on the objective sheet.
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You have 1 hour for this paper.
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS (1–60)
1. God created the world in how many days?
A. Five
B. Six
C. Seven
D. Eight
Answer: B
2. The first man created by God was —
A. Adam
B. Noah
C. Moses
D. Abraham
Answer: A
3. The sign of God’s covenant with Noah was —
A. Fire
B. Rainbow
C. Cloud
D. Dove
Answer: B
4. Abraham’s original name was —
A. Abram
B. Abimelech
C. Abidan
D. Absalom
Answer: A
5. Isaac was born to Abraham and Sarah in their —
A. Youth
B. Old age
C. Middle age
D. Childhood
Answer: B
6. Jacob’s name was changed to —
A. Edom
B. Israel
C. Ephraim
D. Dan
Answer: B
7. Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dream regarding —
A. Seven trees
B. Seven cows
C. Seven rivers
D. Seven kings
Answer: B
8. Moses received the Ten Commandments on —
A. Mount Sinai
B. Mount Nebo
C. Mount Horeb
D. Mount Olives
Answer: A
9. Moses’ successor was —
A. Aaron
B. Joshua
C. Caleb
D. Samuel
Answer: B
10. The first king of Israel was —
A. David
B. Saul
C. Solomon
D. Rehoboam
Answer: B
WAEC 2026/2027 Questions and Answers on CRS Objective paper 1 and Essay 2
11. David killed Goliath with a —
A. Sword
B. Spear
C. Sling
D. Arrow
Answer: C
12. Solomon was known for his —
A. Strength
B. Wisdom
C. Anger
D. Pride
Answer: B
13. Elijah contested with the prophets of Baal at —
A. Carmel
B. Gilgal
C. Bethel
D. Jericho
Answer: A
14. Who anointed Saul as king?
A. Nathan
B. Samuel
C. Gad
D. Eli
Answer: B
15. The father of Samuel was —
A. Elkanah
B. Jesse
C. Jacob
D. Levi
Answer: A
16. Jesus was born in —
A. Nazareth
B. Jerusalem
C. Bethlehem
D. Capernaum
Answer: C
17. Jesus’ earthly parents were —
A. Joseph and Mary
B. Zechariah and Elizabeth
C. Elkanah and Hannah
D. Adam and Eve
Answer: A
18. John the Baptist baptized people in the river —
A. Euphrates
B. Jordan
C. Nile
D. Tigris
Answer: B
19. Jesus fasted for —
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 40 days
D. 50 days
Answer: C
20. Jesus turned water into wine at —
A. Nain
B. Bethany
C. Cana
D. Samaria
Answer: C
21. The Sermon on the Mount is found in —
A. Matthew
B. Luke
C. John
D. Mark
Answer: A
22. The Golden Rule teaches —
A. Pray always
B. Do good to others
C. Honour your father
D. Love money
Answer: B
23. The greatest commandment is —
A. Love the Lord
B. Do not steal
C. Keep the Sabbath
D. Do not lie
Answer: A
24. The Good Samaritan showed —
A. Hatred
B. Compassion
C. Weakness
D. Revenge
Answer: B
25. Zacchaeus was a —
A. Priest
B. Carpenter
C. Tax collector
D. Fisherman
Answer: C
26. Jesus raised Lazarus after —
A. 1 day
B. 2 days
C. 3 days
D. 4 days
Answer: D
27. Jesus was betrayed by —
A. Peter
B. Judas
C. Thomas
D. Andrew
Answer: B
28. Peter denied Jesus —
A. Once
B. Twice
C. Three times
D. Four times
Answer: C
29. Jesus was crucified at —
A. Sinai
B. Golgotha
C. Horeb
D. Nazareth
Answer: B
30. After resurrection, Jesus appeared first to —
A. Peter
B. Thomas
C. Mary Magdalene
D. Lazarus
Answer: C
31. The Holy Spirit came on Pentecost day as —
A. Wind
B. Fire
C. Water
D. Lightning
Answer: B
32. The first Christian martyr was —
A. Stephen
B. James
C. Paul
D. Barnabas
Answer: A
33. Paul was converted on the road to —
A. Jericho
B. Damascus
C. Egypt
D. Gaza
Answer: B
34. Paul was originally called —
A. Peter
B. Simeon
C. Saul
D. Silas
Answer: C
35. The fruit of the Spirit is found in —
A. Galatians
B. Romans
C. Acts
D. Exodus
Answer: A
36. Faith is the substance of things hoped for… (found in?)
A. Hebrews
B. Revelation
C. Matthew
D. Isaiah
Answer: A
37. Jesus taught using —
A. Letters
B. Parables
C. Poems
D. Songs
Answer: B
38. The Beatitudes are teachings on —
A. War
B. Blessings
C. Festivals
D. Laws
Answer: B
39. Jonah was swallowed by a —
A. Shark
B. Whale
C. Serpent
D. Lion
Answer: B
40. Daniel was thrown into the —
A. Fire
B. River
C. Lions’ den
D. Dungeon
Answer: C
41. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were saved from —
A. Drowning
B. Fire
C. Lions
D. Disease
Answer: B
42. The book of Psalms is mainly —
A. Prophecy
B. Songs
C. Laws
D. History
Answer: B
43. The shepherd psalm is —
A. Psalm 1
B. Psalm 23
C. Psalm 90
D. Psalm 150
Answer: B
44. The Lord’s Prayer appears in —
A. Matthew and Luke
B. John and Mark
C. Luke only
D. Matthew only
Answer: A
45. The disciples were first called Christians at —
A. Jerusalem
B. Antioch
C. Athens
D. Damascus
Answer: B
46. Jesus healed the blind man at —
A. Jericho
B. Bethel
C. Nineveh
D. Ephraim
Answer: A
47. The Prodigal Son represents —
A. Anger
B. Repentance
C. Rebellion
D. Wealth
Answer: B
48. “In the beginning was the Word” is found in —
A. Matthew
B. Mark
C. Luke
D. John
Answer: D
49. The number of disciples chosen by Jesus was —
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 15
Answer: C
50. Jesus calmed the storm on the —
A. Nile
B. Jordan
C. Sea of Galilee
D. Dead Sea
Answer: C
51. The Ark of the Covenant symbolized —
A. Wealth
B. God’s presence
C. Fertility
D. Strength
Answer: B
52. The first murder in the Bible was committed by —
A. Cain
B. Abel
C. Esau
D. Ishmael
Answer: A
53. Samuel anointed David at —
A. Hebron
B. Bethlehem
C. Jericho
D. Dan
Answer: B
54. Jesus fed 5,000 people with —
A. 5 loaves and 2 fishes
B. 10 loaves
C. 7 loaves
D. 12 loaves
Answer: A
55. Baptism symbolizes —
A. Wealth
B. Death and resurrection
C. Strength
D. Anger
Answer: B
56. Jesus ascended to heaven from —
A. Bethel
B. Olivet
C. Sinai
D. Horeb
Answer: B
57. Paul’s missionary journeys were mainly to the —
A. Jews
B. Gentiles
C. Romans only
D. Egyptians
Answer: B
58. The last book of the Bible is —
A. Jude
B. Malachi
C. Revelation
D. Acts
Answer: C
59. The father of John the Baptist was —
A. Joseph
B. Zechariah
C. Levi
D. Jonah
Answer: B
60. Jesus promised to send the —
A. Judge
B. Helper
C. Warrior
D. Captain
Answer: B
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 2 (ESSAY) – 7 QUESTIONS & MODEL ANSWERS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any four questions.
Write in clear, concise English.
Each question carries 20 marks.
ESSAY QUESTIONS & SAMPLE ANSWERS
1. Describe the call of Abraham and its significance.
Model Answer (Summary):
God called Abram in Genesis 12:1–3 to leave his country, kindred, and father’s house for a land He would show him. God promised to bless him, make him a great nation, and bless all families of the earth through him.
Significance:
– Beginning of Israel’s history.
– Covenant relationship with God.
– Model of faith and obedience.
– Fulfillment through Jesus Christ.
2. Narrate how Joseph rose to power in Egypt.
Model Answer:
Joseph was sold into slavery, worked in Potiphar’s house, imprisoned falsely, interpreted dreams of prisoners and later Pharaoh’s dream of seven years of abundance and famine. Pharaoh appointed him prime minister to oversee food storage. Joseph saved Egypt and his family.
Lessons:
Forgiveness, providence, faithfulness, leadership.
3. Discuss Moses’ leadership during the Exodus.
Key Points:
– Called at the burning bush.
– Led Israelites out of Egypt.
– Confronted Pharaoh with plagues.
– Divided the Red Sea.
– Received Ten Commandments.
– Settled disputes, guided the people.
Lessons: humility, obedience, courage.
4. Explain the role of prophets in Israel. Give examples.
Model Answer:
Prophets spoke God’s mind, warned against sin, guided kings, preserved covenant.
Examples:
– Elijah confronted Baal worship.
– Isaiah preached holiness and hope.
– Jeremiah warned about exile.
– Samuel anointed kings.
5. Outline the temptations of Jesus and their significance.
Model Answer:
– Turn stones to bread → reject misuse of power.
– Jump from the temple → reject testing God.
– Worship Satan → reject worldly kingdoms.
Significance:
– Victory over sin.
– Prepared Him for ministry.
– Example for Christians.
6. Describe the events at Pentecost and their importance.
Answer:
Holy Spirit descended as tongues of fire. Disciples spoke in diverse languages. Peter preached; 3,000 converted.
Importance:
– Birth of the Church.
– Empowerment for evangelism.
– Fulfilled Jesus’ promise.
7. Explain Paul’s missionary work and its impact.
Points:
– Three missionary journeys.
– Preached to Gentiles.
– Established churches in Corinth, Ephesus, Philippi, etc.
– Wrote epistles.
Impact:
Spread Christianity across Asia Minor and Europe.
