WAEC/GCE 2026/2027 Christian Religious Studies Objective and Essay Questions and Answers
SECTION A
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS (1–60)
Instruction:
Choose the correct option A–D.
1. God called Abraham from
A. Egypt
B. Ur
C. Jerusalem
D. Babylon
Answer: B
2. The covenant between God and Abraham was sealed through
A. sacrifice
B. circumcision
C. fasting
D. prayer
Answer: B
3. Isaac was born to Abraham through
A. Hagar
B. Sarah
C. Rebekah
D. Leah
Answer: B
4. Jacob received his father’s blessing through
A. honesty
B. wisdom
C. deceit
D. prayer
Answer: C
5. Joseph was sold into Egypt by his
A. servants
B. brothers
C. friends
D. cousins
Answer: B
6. Moses was found inside a
A. basket
B. cave
C. palace
D. temple
Answer: A
7. God called Moses through
A. thunder
B. burning bush
C. dreams
D. angels
Answer: B
8. The first plague in Egypt was
A. darkness
B. frogs
C. blood
D. boils
Answer: C
9. The Israelites crossed the
A. River Jordan
B. River Nile
C. Red Sea
D. Euphrates River
Answer: C
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10. The Ten Commandments were given on Mount
A. Zion
B. Sinai
C. Carmel
D. Horeb
Answer: B
11. Joshua succeeded
A. Aaron
B. Samuel
C. Moses
D. David
Answer: C
12. Gideon defeated the Midianites with
A. 300 men
B. 500 men
C. 1000 men
D. 50 men
Answer: A
13. Samuel was dedicated to God by
A. Hannah
B. Esther
C. Ruth
D. Deborah
Answer: A
14. Saul was rejected as king because of
A. pride
B. impatience and disobedience
C. weakness
D. fear
Answer: B
15. David killed Goliath using
A. sword
B. spear
C. sling and stone
D. arrow
Answer: C
16. Solomon became famous because of his
A. wealth
B. wisdom
C. army
D. palace
Answer: B
17. Elijah challenged the prophets of
A. Molech
B. Dagon
C. Baal
D. Asherah
Answer: C
18. Elisha healed Naaman from
A. blindness
B. leprosy
C. fever
D. paralysis
Answer: B
19. Jonah was swallowed by
A. shark
B. lion
C. whale/big fish
D. crocodile
Answer: C
20. Prophet Amos preached mainly against
A. idolatry only
B. social injustice
C. war
D. famine
Answer: B
21. The birth of Jesus was announced to Mary by
A. Michael
B. Raphael
C. Gabriel
D. Elijah
Answer: C
22. Jesus was born in
A. Nazareth
B. Jerusalem
C. Bethlehem
D. Galilee
Answer: C
23. John the Baptist prepared the way for
A. Moses
B. Peter
C. Jesus Christ
D. Paul
Answer: C
24. Jesus was baptized in River
A. Nile
B. Jordan
C. Euphrates
D. Tigris
Answer: B
25. During the temptation of Jesus, Satan tempted Him
A. once
B. twice
C. three times
D. four times
Answer: C
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26. The first miracle of Jesus was
A. feeding 5000
B. walking on water
C. turning water into wine
D. healing blind Bartimaeus
Answer: C
27. Jesus called Peter and Andrew while they were
A. farming
B. praying
C. fishing
D. trading
Answer: C
28. The Sermon on the Mount is recorded in
A. Matthew
B. Mark
C. Luke
D. John
Answer: A
29. The Lord’s Prayer teaches believers to
A. revenge
B. forgive others
C. hate enemies
D. seek wealth only
Answer: B
30. Jesus fed five thousand people with
A. seven loaves and two fish
B. five loaves and two fish
C. five loaves and five fish
D. two loaves and five fish
Answer: B
31. The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches
A. hatred
B. humility
C. love and compassion
D. pride
Answer: C
32. The prodigal son returned to his father because
A. he became rich
B. he was hungry and repentant
C. he was forced
D. his brother called him
Answer: B
33. Jesus raised Lazarus after he had been dead for
A. two days
B. three days
C. four days
D. seven days
Answer: C
34. Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for
A. twenty pieces of silver
B. thirty pieces of silver
C. fifty pieces of silver
D. one hundred pieces of silver
Answer: B
35. Peter denied Jesus
A. once
B. twice
C. three times
D. four times
Answer: C
36. Jesus was crucified at
A. Nazareth
B. Galilee
C. Golgotha
D. Bethany
Answer: C
37. Jesus resurrected on the
A. first day
B. second day
C. third day
D. seventh day
Answer: C
38. The Holy Spirit descended on the apostles during
A. Passover
B. Pentecost
C. Sabbath
D. Purim
Answer: B
39. Stephen was
A. apostle
B. prophet
C. first Christian martyr
D. priest
Answer: C
40. Saul was converted on the road to
A. Jerusalem
B. Jericho
C. Damascus
D. Galilee
Answer: C
41. Paul and Silas were imprisoned in
A. Rome
B. Philippi
C. Corinth
D. Antioch
Answer: B
42. The fruit of the Spirit includes
A. anger
B. hatred
C. love
D. jealousy
Answer: C
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43. According to Paul, the greatest virtue is
A. faith
B. hope
C. love
D. patience
Answer: C
44. Christians are encouraged to obey
A. idols
B. authorities
C. false prophets
D. enemies only
Answer: B
45. The early Christians shared their possessions to show
A. pride
B. greed
C. unity and love
D. fear
Answer: C
46. The Beatitudes are found in
A. Matthew 5
B. Luke 10
C. Mark 2
D. John 1
Answer: A
47. “Blessed are the peacemakers” means
A. peace makers are weak
B. peace makers are children of God
C. peace is unnecessary
D. Christians should fight
Answer: B
48. Faith without works is
A. useful
B. powerful
C. dead
D. complete
Answer: C
49. The greatest commandment is
A. fasting
B. sacrifice
C. love
D. offering
Answer: C
50. The purpose of the law was to
A. destroy people
B. guide people to righteousness
C. encourage sin
D. promote hatred
Answer: B
51. Cain killed Abel because of
A. hunger
B. jealousy
C. poverty
D. hatred from parents
Answer: B
52. Noah built
A. temple
B. palace
C. ark
D. tower
Answer: C
53. The Tower of Babel resulted in
A. peace
B. unity
C. confusion of languages
D. famine
Answer: C
54. The greatest miracle of Jesus is
A. walking on water
B. resurrection
C. healing blind man
D. feeding multitude
Answer: B
55. Jesus taught His disciples to forgive
A. three times
B. seven times only
C. seventy times seven
D. once
Answer: C
56. The widow of Zarephath helped
A. Moses
B. Elijah
C. Elisha
D. Amos
Answer: B
57. The first king of Israel was
A. David
B. Solomon
C. Saul
D. Samuel
Answer: C
58. Jesus described Himself as
A. the Light of the World
B. the king of Rome
C. high priest only
D. angel of God
Answer: A
59. The Christian weapon against temptation is
A. hatred
B. prayer
C. revenge
D. violence
Answer: B
60. Eternal life is promised to those who
A. reject God
B. obey and believe in Christ
C. hate others
D. worship idols
Answer: B
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SECTION B
ESSAY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
QUESTION 1
Narrate the call of Abraham and state four lessons Christians can learn from it.
ANSWER
God called Abraham from Ur to leave his father’s house and go to a land He would show him. God promised to bless him, make him a great nation, and bless all nations through him. Abraham obeyed and departed with his family.
Lessons:
- Christians should obey God.
- Faith in God brings blessings.
- God rewards obedience.
- Christians should trust God completely.
QUESTION 2
Describe the leadership qualities of Moses.
ANSWER
- Moses was obedient to God.
- He was humble.
- He was courageous before Pharaoh.
- He cared for the Israelites.
- He interceded for the people through prayer.
QUESTION 3
Discuss the causes and consequences of Saul’s disobedience.
ANSWER
Causes:
- Impatience
- Fear of the people
- Lack of complete obedience
Consequences:
- God rejected Saul as king.
- The kingdom was taken from him.
- David was chosen instead.
- Saul lost divine favor.
QUESTION 4
Explain the parable of the Good Samaritan and state its lessons.
ANSWER
A man traveling was attacked by robbers. A priest and Levite ignored him, but a Samaritan helped him and paid for his treatment.
Lessons:
- Christians should love others.
- We should help people in need.
- Compassion is important.
- True neighborliness involves action.
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QUESTION 5
Discuss the temptation of Jesus.
ANSWER
Jesus fasted forty days and was tempted by Satan to turn stones to bread, worship Satan, and test God by jumping from the temple. Jesus resisted using the Scriptures.
Lessons:
- Christians should resist temptation.
- Prayer and fasting strengthen believers.
- God’s word is powerful against temptation.
QUESTION 6
Explain the events of Pentecost.
ANSWER
During Pentecost, the apostles were gathered together when the Holy Spirit descended upon them with the sound of a mighty wind and tongues of fire. They spoke in different languages and preached boldly.
Importance:
- It marked the birth of the Church.
- The apostles received power.
- Christianity spread rapidly.
QUESTION 7
Narrate the conversion of Saul.
ANSWER
Saul was traveling to Damascus to arrest Christians when a bright light appeared. Jesus spoke to him, and Saul became blind temporarily. After Ananias prayed for him, he regained sight and became Paul the Apostle.
Lessons:
- God can transform sinners.
- Christians should forgive enemies.
- God chooses people for His work.
QUESTION 8
Discuss the importance of love in Christianity.
ANSWER
- Love promotes peace.
- Love fulfills God’s commandments.
- Christians are commanded to love enemies.
- Love promotes unity in the Church.
- Love reflects God’s nature.
QUESTION 9
Explain the resurrection of Jesus and its significance.
ANSWER
Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after His crucifixion. He appeared to His disciples before ascending into heaven.
Significance:
- It confirms Jesus as Son of God.
- It gives Christians hope of eternal life.
- It strengthens Christian faith.
QUESTION 10
State five duties of Christians in society.
ANSWER
- Promoting peace
- Showing love to others
- Obeying lawful authority
- Helping the poor
- Preaching the Gospel