JAMB Christian Religious Studies Past Questions
Christian Religious Studies (CRS) is a subject offered in Nigerian secondary schools, primarily for art inclined students writing JAMB. It focuses on the teachings of the Bible, Christian values, and the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. CRS is an important subject for students who wish to study courses like Theology, Religion, Philosophy, or Education in the university. It is also a core subject for exams like WAEC, NECO, and JAMB, helping students build a strong moral and spiritual foundation. These questions were carefully selected through observations on the most repeated last questions on Christian Religious Studies.
Questions
1. Who is considered the father of faith in Christianity?
(a) Moses
(b) David
(c) Abraham
(d) Solomon
The correct answer is: (c) Abraham
2. The first miracle performed by Jesus was
(a) Healing the blind man
(b) Walking on water
(c) Turning water into wine
(d) Feeding the 5,000
The correct answer is: (c) Turning water into wine
3. The Ten Commandments were given to Moses on
(a) Mount Sinai
(b) Mount Olives
(c) Mount Horeb
(d) Mount Zion
The correct answer is: (a) Mount Sinai
4. The Bible is divided into how many main parts?
(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Four
(d) Five
The correct answer is: (a) Two
5. Who betrayed Jesus Christ for 30 pieces of silver?
(a) Peter
(b) Judas Iscariot
(c) Thomas
(d) James
The correct answer is: (b) Judas Iscariot
6. The fruits of the Holy Spirit are listed in the book of
(a) Galatians
(b) Ephesians
(c) Romans
(d) Acts
The correct answer is: (a) Galatians
7. Who was the first king of Israel?
(a) Saul
(b) David
(c) Solomon
(d) Samuel
The correct answer is: (a) Saul
8. The person who interpreted Pharaoh’s dream was
(a) Moses
(b) Joseph
(c) Daniel
(d) Aaron
The correct answer is: (b) Joseph
9. The greatest commandment according to Jesus is to
(a) Love God and love your neighbor
(b) Obey the Ten Commandments
(c) Worship regularly
(d) Give to the poor
The correct answer is: (a) Love God and love your neighbor
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10. The Beatitudes are part of which sermon of Jesus?
(a) Sermon on the Mount
(b) Sermon by the Sea
(c) Sermon at Capernaum
(d) Sermon at the Temple
The correct answer is: (a) Sermon on the Mount
11. How many days did God take to create the world?
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 8
The correct answer is: (b) 6
12. Which apostle denied Jesus three times?
(a) Peter
(b) John
(c) Judas
(d) Andrew
The correct answer is: (a) Peter
13. The first Christian martyr was
(a) Paul
(b) James
(c) Stephen
(d) Philip
The correct answer is: (c) Stephen
14. What was the occupation of Matthew before he followed Jesus?
(a) Fisherman
(b) Shepherd
(c) Carpenter
(d) Tax collector
The correct answer is: (d) Tax collector
15. The book of Psalms is mostly attributed to
(a) Solomon
(b) David
(c) Moses
(d) Elijah
The correct answer is: (b) David
16. Who led the Israelites into the Promised Land?
(a) Moses
(b) Joshua
(c) Aaron
(d) Caleb
The correct answer is: (b) Joshua
17. The Bible teaches that faith without works is
(a) Strong
(b) Dead
(c) Alive
(d) Righteous
The correct answer is: (b) Dead
18. Who built the ark to survive the flood?
(a) Abraham
(b) Noah
(c) Lot
(d) Jonah
The correct answer is: (b) Noah
19. The golden rule in the Bible teaches us to
(a) Pray without ceasing
(b) Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
(c) Love your enemies
(d) Give to the poor
The correct answer is: (b) Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
20. Who was swallowed by a great fish for disobedience?
(a) Jonah
(b) Elijah
(c) Job
(d) Daniel
The correct answer is: (a) Jonah
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21. The Holy Trinity consists of
(a) The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
(b) The Father, the Son, and Mary
(c) The Father, the Son, and the Bible
(d) The Father, the Son, and the Church
The correct answer is: (a) The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
22. The Bible refers to Jesus as the Lamb of God because
(a) He was born in a manger
(b) He sacrificed Himself for the sins of the world
(c) He performed many miracles
(d) He was gentle and kind
The correct answer is: (b) He sacrificed Himself for the sins of the world
23. The event where Jesus ascended into heaven is called the
(a) Resurrection
(b) Ascension
(c) Transfiguration
(d) Pentecost
The correct answer is: (b) Ascension
24. The parable of the Prodigal Son teaches about
(a) Hard work
(b) Forgiveness and repentance
(c) Generosity
(d) Patience
The correct answer is: (b) Forgiveness and repentance
25. The Ten Commandments were written on
(a) Paper
(b) Wood
(c) Stone tablets
(d) Bronze plates
The correct answer is: (c) Stone tablets
26. The person who baptized Jesus was
(a) Peter
(b) John the Baptist
(c) Paul
(d) James
The correct answer is: (b) John the Baptist
27. How many disciples did Jesus have?
(a) 10
(b) 11
(c) 12
(d) 14
The correct answer is: (c) 12
28. Who replaced Judas Iscariot among the disciples?
(a) Barnabas
(b) Matthias
(c) Timothy
(d) Silas
The correct answer is: (b) Matthias
29. Jesus was crucified at a place called
(a) Gethsemane
(b) Golgotha
(c) Mount Carmel
(d) Mount Sinai
The correct answer is: (b) Golgotha
30. The Bible is inspired by
(a) Angels
(b) The Holy Spirit
(c) Prophets
(d) Apostles
The correct answer is: (b) The Holy Spirit
31. The book of Revelation was written by
(a) Paul
(b) Peter
(c) John
(d) James
The correct answer is: (c) John
32. Which of these is not a synoptic gospel?
(a) Matthew
(b) John
(c) Mark
(d) Luke
The correct answer is: (b) John
33. What was Paul’s original name?
(a) Simon
(b) Saul
(c) Silas
(d) Samuel
The correct answer is: (b) Saul
34. The Israelites crossed the Red Sea under the leadership of
(a) Joshua
(b) Moses
(c) Aaron
(d) Caleb
The correct answer is: (b) Moses
35. The shortest verse in the Bible is
(a) Jesus wept
(b) God is love
(c) He is risen
(d) Peace be still
The correct answer is: (a) Jesus wept
36. Who interpreted King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream?
(a) Joseph
(b) Daniel
(c) Elijah
(d) Elisha
The correct answer is: (b) Daniel
37. The act of giving 10% of one’s income to God is called
(a) Offering
(b) Sacrifice
(c) Tithing
(d) Charity
The correct answer is: (c) Tithing
38. Who anointed David as king?
(a) Nathan
(b) Samuel
(c) Saul
(d) Eli
The correct answer is: (b) Samuel
39. The Holy Spirit descended on the disciples during
(a) Ascension
(b) Transfiguration
(c) Pentecost
(d) Baptism
The correct answer is: (c) Pentecost
40. The Bible teaches that the wages of sin is
(a) Death
(b) Poverty
(c) Suffering
(d) Judgment
The correct answer is: (a) Death
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