Christian Religious Studies Objective Questions for SSS Two

1. According to the first story of creation, all created things were approved by God because they were all
A. subject to man’s authority B. good in God’s sight C. made to man’s taste. D. according to their own
kind

2. What did God create on the Seventh day according to the first creation account? A. nothing B. light C.
sea creatures D. man.

3. “For this reason, a man leaves his father and mother to be united with his wife and the two become”
A. man and woman B. helpmates C. one flesh D. husband and wife.

4. Jacob loved Joseph more than his siblings because he was A. the eldest son B. more powerful than all
of them C. a dreamer D. the son of his old age

5. When Joseph was sent to see the welfare of his brothers, he met them pasturing at A. wilderness of
Sin B. Shechem C. Dothan D. Bethel.

6. Moses experienced the burning bush that was not consumed at A. Midian B. Horeb C. Nebo D. Meriba

7. God provided water for the Israelites by asking Moses to strike the rock at A. Sinai B. Massah C.
Rephidim D. Paran.

8. The quality that distinguished Joshua and Caleb from the other spies was their A. over-confidence in
themselves B. preparedness to face odds C. knowledge of their enemies D. absolute trust in God

9. Who among the following did God direct Moses to appoint as his successor? A. Aaron B. Joshua C.
Eleazar D. Caleb

10. As part of his commissioning, God directed Moses to make his successor stand before a priest A.
Eleazar B. Aaron C. Samuel D. Eli.

11. The name Moses means A. baptized in water B. abandoned in water C. drawn out of water D.
washed in water.

12. The destruction of the cities of Ai and Bethel was the conquest of A. Moses B. Aaron C. Caleb D.
Joshua

13. God gave the Israelites quails and manna in A. the wilderness of Pihahiroth B. the wilderness of Sin
C. Mount Horeb D. Rephidim.

14. The Israelites under Barak defeated the Canaanite troops led by A. Sisera B. Jael C. Deborah D.
Abinoam.

15. Before their defeat by Barak, the Canaanites had oppressed the Israelites for A. 15 years B. 25 years
C. 20 years D. 30 years.
16. God led the Israelites in the wilderness in the day by A. a pillar of fire B. the rod of Moses C. the
bronze serpent D. a pillar of cloud

17. When Elijah declared drought in Israel, God commanded and he was fed at the brook Cherith by A.
the widow of Zarephath B. ravens C. generous people D. the servants of the king.

18. One reason for Elijah’s relocation to Zarephath during the time of the draught was because A. of lack
of water B. his life was under threat C. he was invited by a widow D. God was no longer able to feed him.

19. Which of the following practices was not associated with the sons of Eli? A. Forceful taking of the
raw sacrificial meat B. total disregard for the advice of the worshippers C. having great regard for their
father’s advice D. treating the offering of the Lord with contempt

20. Eli’s culpability for his sons’ sins in the matter of sacrifices was that he A. he shared in the meat
taken by force B. rejected people’s accusations against his sons C. he sided with his sons D. he was not
strict in disciplining his sons.

21. Eli, the priest of God in Shiloh died mainly because A. the priesthood was taken away from his house
B. the Ark of God was captured C. his sons were killed in the battle D. the Ark of God was destroyed

22. The two worthless sons of Samuel were A. Joel and Abiah B. Hophni and Phinehas C. Barak and
Sisera D. Joshua and Caleb

23. The sons of Samuel abused their positions because they A. offered bribes B. dishonoured the Lord’s
sacrifices C. took bribes and perverted justice D. slept with the women who served in the house of God

24. The misbehaviour of Samuel’s sons led to A. their death in one day B. the capture of the Ark of God
C. the defeat of Israel in a battle D. the introduction of monarchy in Israel.

25. Asa was notable as a responsible leader in the kingdom of Judah for one of the following A. he asked
for wisdom from God in a dream B. he dropped his mother from being queen C. he killed all his enemies
D. he made the Israelite army stronger than their enemies.

26. The first king of Israel was A. Saul B. David C. Samuel D. Solomon.

27. David spared Saul’s life at Ziph because Saul was A. a brave soldier B. surrounded by powerful
enemies C. the Lord’s anointed D. quick to escape.

28. Shadrack, Meshach and Abednego escaped death for obeying God against A. adultery B. serving the
Babylonians C. murder D. idolatry.

29. One of the consequences of Saul’s disobedience to God’s commands was that A. he was later killed
by David B. He and his sons died the same day C. he was overthrown by David D. his son was made to
succeed him.

30. The prophet of God who prophesied against the altar at Bethel disobeyed God by A. eating and
drinking at Bethel B. uttering false prophecies C. healing king Jeroboam D. wrestling with a lion.
31. Submitting to the will of God entails A. letting God have his way in all things B. being insistent till God
grants our requests C. forcing ourselves to obey God D. telling God to do as we want

32. David submitted to the will of God by A. killing God’s enemies B. accepting to be king of Israel C.
accepting the death of his son as God’s doing D. divorcing Bathsheba

33. David didn’t kill Saul in the wilderness of Ziph because A. Saul was surrounded by a powerful army B.
Saul was the Lord’s anointed C. he was a brave warrior D. Saul escaped

34. Jonah submitted to the will of God by A. begging to be vomited by the fish B. escaping in a ship C.
accusing the Ninevites of many sins D. preaching in Nineveh

35. When God said to Solomon, “Ask what I shall give you,” he asked for A. riches B. wisdom and
knowledge C. the death of his enemies D. long life

36. Solomon’s wisdom was made manifest when he A. married many beautiful women B. counselled the
Queen of Sheba C. judged the case between two harlots D. built a Church

37. At Gibeon, God promised Solomon a long life if he could A. build a temple for him B. keep his
commandments C. utter several proverbs D. reduce the number of his wives

38. From the belly of the fish, Jonah prayed to God having been there A. 40 days and 40 nights B. 7 days
and 7 nights C. 10 days and 7 nights D. 3 days and 3 nights

39. Solomon’s wisdom was abused when he A. married women from foreign lands B. made a treaty with
the king of Tyre C. uttered too many proverbs D. welcomed the Queen of Sheba

40. The episode of David and Bathsheba was in violation of God’s commandments numbers A. five and
six B. seven and nine C. six and nine D. one and four

41. During the building of the Temple, Solomon solicited help from A. his brethren B. Hiram, the king of
Tyre C. Prophet Nathan D. Israelite taxpayers

42. At Solomon’s death, he was succeeded by his son named A. Jeroboam B. Absalom C. Saul D.
Rehoboam

43. The northern tribes of Israel seceded from the southern tribes during the kingship of A. Rehoboam B.
Saul C. Ahab D. Eli

44. Which of the following did not form part of what led to the famous uprising between the northern
and the southern tribes in Israel A. the king’s refusal to grant the people’s request B. the advice of the
youth to the king C. the choice of candidate as king D. the policy of forced labour

45. The prophet who prophesied the division of the Israelite kingdom into two was A. Elijah B. Ahijah C.
Elisha D. Nathan
46. Naboth would not give his vineyard to Ahab because it was A. better than the king’s offer B. under
cultivation C. undervalued by the king D. inherited from his father

47. One other misgiving during Ahab’s reign as king of Israel was A. allowing the rebuilding of Jericho B.
underpaying for Naboth’s vineyard C. marrying many foreign women D. not building a temple for God

48. One method employed by Jezebel in an attempt to snatch Naboth’s vineyard was by A. exiling
Naboth B. reporting Naboth to the elders C. asking for the proclamation of a fast D. offering Naboth
bribes

49. The condemnation of King Ahab by Prophet Elijah was not because of his A. marriage to Jezebel B.
ascension to the throne C. worship of baal D. erection of an altar for Baal

50. When Elijah pronounced heavy punishment against Ahab and his family, Ahab reacted by A. chasing
Elijah away B. threatening the life of Elijah C. reporting him to his wife D. calling Elijah an enemy of Israel

51. The prophet who told the Syrian commander to wash himself in river Jordan was A. Elisha B. Elijah C.
Nathan D. Gehazi

52. When Naaman returned to thank the prophet with gifts after being cured, the prophet A. asked his
servant to collect them B. collected them himself C. rejected them D. collected part of the gifts

53. The Syrian commander initially declined to go and wash in the Jordan because A. it was dirty water
B. he felt rivers in Damascus were better C. he didn’t believe the prophet D. his leprosy needed
medication, not miracle

54. Gehazi became a leper because of his A. stubbornness B. waywardness C. carelessness D. greed

55. When God ordered famine in Israel, Elijah was fed by the ravens at A. brook Cherith B. River Jordan
C. River Kishon D. Mount Carmel

56. Elijah destroyed the prophets of Baal A. as an act of revenge B. as an act of sacrifice C. to oppose
Baal worship D. to shame Jezebel

57. The prophets of Baal were killed on A. Mount Carmel B. Mount Kishon C. Mount Sinai D. Mount
Calvary.

58. Prophet Elijah was a native of A. Nineveh B. Jerusalem C. Jericho D. Tishbet

59. Before God sent rain in Israel after Elijah’s pronouncement, the drought had lasted for A. three years
B. six months C. six years D. twelve years

60. The sending of the rain on Israel after the drought shows A. Elijah as a powerful prophet B. Baal
cannot be trusted C. God’s supremacy over nature D. Jezebel was shamed

61. Darkness was not created during the creation because A. the earth was full of water B. darkness was
already in existence C. God wanted to have day and night D. God’s spirit was over the waters.
62. A man leaves his parents and cleaves to his wife and they become A. one flesh B. man and woman C.
father and mother of the house D. bone and flesh.

63. Jacob loved Joseph more than his siblings because he was A. his mother Rachael was Jacob’s
favourite B. the firstborn C. the son of his old age D. the last born.

64. In Egypt, Joseph was imprisoned because of A. he was a slave B. disobeyed his master C. he ran out
of the house D. He was accused by his master’s wife.

65. The name Moses means A. savior B. drawn out of water C. law-giver D. liberator.

66. By removing his sandals before the burning bush, Moses was showing a sense of A. reverence and
submissiveness B. honour and love C. humility and respect D. curiosity and adventure.

67. When Moses demanded to know the name of God, God said that His name is A. Yahweh B. the Lord
of hosts C. I AM WHO I AM D. Adonai.

68. When Moses stayed away for too long on the mountain, the people of Israel A. returned to Egypt B.
prayed and fasted C. embarked on farming D. made and worshipped an idol.

69. The people of Israel were led into the land of Canaan by A. Moses B. Joshua C. Aaron D. Caleb

70. Prophet Samuel had two worthless sons called A. Joel and Abiah B. Hophni and Phinehas C. Saul and
Agag D. Joshua and Eli

71. The first king of Israel was A. David son of Jesse B. Jeroboam son of Nebat C. Saul son of Kish D. Ahab
son of Omri.

72. Who among the following was to ensure the security of King Saul in the wilderness of Ziph? A.
Abimelech B. Joab C. Abishai D. Abner

73. Three Jews thrown into the fiery furnace came out unhurt because of their faith and A. strength B.
courage C. joy D. love

74. Ahab was condemned for allowing Jericho to be rebuilt although the city had been A. under Joshua’s
curse B. devastated by earthquake C. the scene of fatal accidents D. the site for Canaanite human
sacrifice.

75. During the period of the drought, God commanded some ravens to feed Elijah at A. Mount Carmel B.
in the cave C. Brook Cherith D. widow of Zarephath’s house.

76. “The Lord forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” The inheritance referred to
here is A. the world B. the kingship C. birth D. vineyard

77. The king of Judah who suffered in the hands of Nebuchadnezzar was A. Jehoiachin B. Zedekiah C.
Manasseh D. Josiah
78. The king planned to set Daniel over the whole kingdom because A. an excellent spirit was in him B.
he was the most educated of all C. he wanted to favour a foreigner D. Daniel brought information to the
king.

79. The first situation report about those left in Jerusalem during the exile of Judah was brought by A.
Joshua B. Zerubbabel C. Hanani D. Nehemiah

80. “They have Moses and the prophets. Let them hear them.” This statement was Abraham’s reaction
to the A. the request of Lazarus. B. Justification of Lazarus C. question from the rich man’s brother D.
rich man’s second request in hell.

81. The twelve disciples were advised to respond to any house that did not receive them during their
missionary journey by A. pronouncing God's wrath upon them B. shaking the dust off their feet C.
withdrawing their blessing of peace D. moving to another destination

82. “My father, if is possible, let this cup pass from me.” This cup signifies A. suffering and death B.
persecution C. cry of loneliness D. spiritual death

83. Before Judas arrived with the crowd to arrest Jesus, Jesus was praying at A. Bethsaida B. Calvary C.
Gethsemane D. Bethany.

84. Jesus came to John at River Jordan to A. Proclaim himself as Messiah B. disclose himself to John C.
call some of John’s disciples. D. Receive baptism like others.

85. Which of the following did not happen after Jesus yielded up his spirit on the cross? A. the curtain of
the was torn into two B. Joseph of Arimathea removed his body for burial C. the earth shook, rocks split
D. the tombs of the saints were opened

86. Which of the following miracles shows Jesus’ power over nature? A. Walking on the sea B. raising
Lazarus from the dead C. healing of the leper D. healing of the woman with the issue of blood

87. New life in Christ means A. paying your tithe regularly B. helping the poor and the needy C. being
dead to sin D. getting baptized.

88. In his Epistle to the Romans, justification is received through A. giving of alms B. moral uprightness C.
observance of the law D. faith in Jesus.

89. The following went to the tomb of Jesus on the day of his resurrection A. Mary Magdalene and Mary
the mother of Jesus B. Mary Magdalene and Mary, mother of James C. Mary Magdalene and Mary, wife
of Cleopas D. Mary Magdalene and Ruth.

90. The effect of suffering on a Christian is to A. strengthen his faith B. tempt his faith C. destroy his faith
D. hinder his faith.