JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 1987

Question 1 Report

Besides the gift of wisdom, what other gift did the Lord promise to Solomon but with a condition?

riches

honour

long life Correct answer

victory in warfare

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Question 2 Report

Who was regarded as the greatest prophet in the Old Testament for seeing God face to face?

Elijah

Jeremiah

Isaiah

Moses Correct answer

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Question 3 Report

Who prophesied a great famine over all the world at Antioch?

agabus Correct answer

aeneas

claudius

barnabas

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Question 4 Report

Who among Joseph's brothers was bound by Joseph when they went to Egypt to buy grain?

Simeon Correct answer

Reuben

Benjamin

Judah

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Question 5 Report

'Our sister, be the mother of thousands and ten thousands; and may your descendants possess the gate of those who hate them' Who was the sister?

Rachel

Rebekah Correct answer

Hannah

Peninah

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Question 6 Report

Jesus taught that one should make friends quickly with one's

enemy Correct answer

neighbour

master

accuser

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Question 7 Report

On the first day when the Israelites left part of the bread, it bred worms and became foul, but on the sixth day when they left part of the bread it did not become foul because

they roasted it immediately

God commanded them to keep it Correct answer

Moses wanted to save them the trouble of searching for bread everyday

by then they had discovered a better way of presrving it

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Question 8 Report

Elkanah went to worship and to sacrifice to the Lord at Shiloh

annually

monthly

fortnightly

every sabbath Correct answer

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Question 9 Report

'Cast out this slave woman with her son, for the son of this slave woman shall not be heir with my son Isaac'. Who was the slave woman ?

Michal

Sarah

Hagar Correct answer

Puah

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Question 10 Report

Whoever touches the 'mountain of God' shall be put to death by

hanging

shooting Correct answer

strangling

beating

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Question 11 Report

'Why this waste? For this ointment might have been sold for a large sum and give to the poor'. The event which led to this saying took place in

Capernaum

Jerusalem

Jericho

Bethany Correct answer

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Question 12 Report

'Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall....

inherit the earth

be satisfied Correct answer

obtain mercy

see God

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Question 13 Report

'Then the spirit of the Lord will come mightily upon you, and you shall prophesy with them... The above statement was addressed to

Samuel

Saul Correct answer

David

Jonathan...

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Question 14 Report

When the Queen of Sheba heard of Salomon's fame concerning the name of the Lord, she came to test him with her

questions Correct answer

beauty

army

wealth

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Question 15 Report

One of the main qualifications of the successor to Judas was that he should be a witness

from the time of John the Baptist

of the Ascension

during the time of Christ's ministry and death Correct answer

of the Resurrection

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Question 16 Report

The greatest of David's domestic problems that seemed to break his heart was the

rape of Tamar by Amnon

killing of Amnon by Absalom

conspiracy of Absalom against him

murder of Absalom by Joab Correct answer

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The Trials And The Death Of Jesus

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Question 17 Report

Uriah did not wish to go down to his house because

his wife was pregnant

Joab would set him in the forefront of the battle

the Ark was in the battlefield Correct answer

David lay with his wife

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Question 18 Report

'..... thorns and thistles it shall bring forth to you and you shall eat the plants of the field. In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread'. To whom were these words spoken?

Cain

Esau

Adam Correct answer

Abel

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Leadership Roles

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Question 19 Report

At His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Christ had to sit on an ass because He

had need of it

was humble

wanted to fulfil the scriptures Correct answer

was a king

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Question 20 Report

'Whoever rebels against your commandment and disobeys your words, whatever you command him shall be put to death; only be strong and of good courage'. The above passage was addressed to

Moses

Joshua Correct answer

Deborah

Aaron

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Question 21 Report

On their return to Jerusalem immediately after the Ascension, the apostles devoted themselves to

preaching

healing

alms-giving

prayer Correct answer

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Question 22 Report

Who among the following people was connected with the war between Israel and King Jabin of Canaan?

Eglon

Jael Correct answer

Ehud

Gideon

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Question 23 Report

'Alas, my daughter! you have brought me very low and you have become the cause of great trouble to be me for I have opened my mouth to the Lord and I cannot take back my vow' . Who made the vow?

Hannah

Peninah

Samson

Jephthah Correct answer

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Question 24 Report

Peter explained that the disciples were not filled with new wine but with the Holy Spirit according to the prophecy of

joel Correct answer

micah

isaiah

jonah

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Question 25 Report

According to Jesus,every kingdom divided against itselt is

laid waste Correct answer

selfish

satanic

without a leader

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Question 26 Report

Which of the following prophesied the signs of the end?

Jeremiah

Daniel Correct answer

Malachi

Amos

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Question 27 Report

Jesus asked his disciples not to disclose their vision of the transfiguration until the

crucifixion

resurrection Correct answer

ascension

pentecost

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Question 28 Report

Who advised the Sanhedrin to keep away from the apostles and let them alone?

Cornelius

Stephen

Gamaliel Correct answer

James

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Question 29 Report

'The they cast him out of the city and stoned him, and the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man cast out the city?

James

Philip

Barnabas

Stephen Correct answer

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Question 30 Report

'The evil spirit that tormented Saul left him when ever he

was asleep

was at prayer

drank wine

heard David's music Correct answer

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Question 31 Report

Abraham circumcised his son,Isaac, on the eight days because

it was the custom of his tribe to do so

God commanded him to do so Correct answer

he wanted to distinguish Isaac from Ishmael

Isaac was the son of promise

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Question 32 Report

''... let both grow together until the harvest, and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, Gather the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn''. This passage is on the parable of the

mustard seed

sower

tares Correct answer

treasure hidden in a field

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Question 33 Report

Joshua was buried in the hill-country of

Moab

Naphtali

Judah

Ephraim Correct answer

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Question 34 Report

The parable of the labourers in the vineyard teaches above all God's

generosity

strictness

partiality

justice Correct answer

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Question 35 Report

Achan, who took some of the devoted things during the fall of Jericho was from the tribe of

Rebuben

Judah Correct answer

Benjamin

Manasseh

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Question 36 Report

Which of these statements did God make to Joshua before the crossing of the Jordan?

you shall lead my people with the staff of Moses in your hand

the people of Israel will murmur against you as they did to Moses

this book of law shall not depart out of your mouth
Correct answer

you shall select for yourself men of valour who will cross the Jordan with you

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Question 37 Report

Peter was criticized by the circumcision party in Jerusalem because he

converted the Gentiles

raised Dorcas to life

ate with the Gentiles Correct answer

baptized Cornelius

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Question 38 Report

Saul was made king publicly before the Lord and before all the people of Israel at

Mizpah

Gilgal Correct answer

Bethel

Dan

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Question 39 Report

'Take off the rings of gold which are in the ears of your wives, your sons and your daughters and bring them to me'. These materials were used for

decorating the Ark

offering sacrifice

erecting an altar

fashioning a molten calf Correct answer

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Question 40 Report

Though Herod wanted to put John the Baptist to death, he feared the people, because they held him to be a

priest

preacher

prophet Correct answer

forerunner of Christ

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Question 41 Report

God commanded that Aaron should speak for Moses to the Israelites,but Moses should be to Aaron as

God Correct answer

master

brother

priest

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Question 42 Report

Which of these is NOT included in the instructions given to the disciples during their mission?

heal the sick

judge the people Correct answer

cleanse lepers

raise the death

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Question 43 Report

Jesus charged his disciples not to depart from Jerusalem but to wait for the promise of the Father. This promise was fulfilled when

Jesus ascended into heaven

the Holy Spirit filled the disciples on the day of Pentecost Correct answer

Jesus resurrected from the dead

the Holy Spirit descended upon Cornelius and all who heard Peter's preaching

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Question 44 Report

The Pharisees and Scribes accused the disciples of Jesus of transgressing the tradition of the elders because they

did not regard synagogue rules

did not pray before meals

ate with unwashed hands Correct answer

disobeyed the elders

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Question 45 Report

When Joseph discovered that his betrothed, Mary was with a child, he decided to divorce her quietly because

Mary was too tender and lovely

the angel warned Joseph not to be harsh on Mary

Joseph was disappointed with Mary

he was a just man Correct answer

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Question 46 Report

While Peter was still speaking this, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. Where did this happen?

Jerusalem

Caesarea Correct answer

Antioch

Damascus

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Question 47 Report

But Jesus answered them, 'You are wrong, because you know neither the scriptures nor the power of God. For in the neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven'. This answer was given to the

Sadducees Correct answer

Pharisees

Gentiles

Samaritans

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Question 48 Report

'Take handfuls of ashes from the kiln and let Moses throw them toward heaven in the sight of Pharaoh'. The resultant plague was

the death of all Egyptian flocks and cattle

the death of the first born of man and beast