CRS Exam Questions for JSS2 First Term with Answers

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Introduction to CRS as a School Subject

Before we venture into Past CRS Exam Questions for JSS2 First term, here’s a brief introduction to the subject:

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) is a subject taught in schools to help students learn about the Christian faith and way of life. It focuses on the teachings of the Bible, the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and the history of God’s relationship with His people. Through CRS, students are guided to understand Christian values such as love, honesty, obedience, forgiveness, and service to others.

The subject also helps young people to build good character, develop moral discipline, and prepare to live peacefully and responsibly in society. In addition, CRS provides spiritual knowledge that can strengthen faith and guide students in making the right decisions in their daily lives.

CRS Exam Questions for JSS2 First Term

CRS Exam Questions for JSS2 First Term are divided into three sections:

• Section A
• Section B
• Sectiön C

The first section, namely, Section A is the objective test, and students are expected to attempt all questions in the section. Section B is subjectives, while Section C is the theory part, and students are expected to follow specific instruction and answer the required number of questions.

Note that what you have below are JSS2 CRS First Term Exam Past Questions made available to assist students in their revision for 1st term examinations and also teachers in structuring standard examinations.

SECTION A: Objectives

Instruction: Answer all questions in this section by choosing from the options lettered A—D. Each question carries equal marks.

1. What is the Mosaic Law?
A. Jewish Law
B. Ten Commandments
C. Law given through Moses
D. Roman Law

2. Who referred to Jesus as the hope and redemption of Jerusalem?
A. Simeon
B. Priest Simon
C. Prophetess Anna
D. Zechariah

3. Jesus was born in a manger instead of an inn because ——.
A. the inn was far away
B. the inn was filled
C. the manger was better
D. they closed the inn

4. Simeon was a —— and —— man who lived in Jerusalem.
A. Prophet and righteous
B. Righteous and devout
C. Priest and doubtful
D. Kind and humble

5. “This child is set for the rising and falling of many in Israel ——.” Who made this statement?
A. Virgin Mary
B. Prophetess Anna
C. Simeon the priest
D. John the Baptist

6. When we yield to temptation we ——.
A. Die        B. Please God
C. Sin         D. Become holy

7. The Angel of the Lord instructed Jesus’ parents to take refuge in the land of ——.
A. Nazareth     B. Egypt
C. Israel           D. Samaria

8. The annunciation of Jesus’ birth was done by ——.
A. Prophet Isaiah
B. Prophet Micah
C. Angel Gabriel
D. Angel Michael

9. Jesus attended the —— school located at ——.
A. Jewish school at Rome
B. Synagogue school at Nazareth
C. Nazareth school at Judea
D. Roman school at Galilee

10. In order to overcome temptation, we need to ——.
A. Be prayerful
B. Go to church
C. Ignore it
D. Depend on God’s word

11. Jesus’ parents found Him in the Temple discussing with doctors of the law after —— days.
A. 4        B. 5
C. 3        D. 7

12. The song of Simeon is popularly known as ——.
A. Benedictus
B. Nunc Dimittis
C. Angelus
D. Magnificat

13. According to Jesus, the greatest commandment and law is ——.
A. Faith        B. Salvation
C. Love        D. Obedience

14. The significance of the gold given to Jesus by the magi shows that Jesus will be ——.
A. Dead         B. A priest
C. A king       D. A prophet

15. How many times was Jesus tempted in the wilderness?
A. 4        B. 2
C. 3        D. 1

16. John preached about —— and ——.
A. Jesus Christ and salvation
B. Repentance and grace
C. Repentance and forgiveness
D. Faith and prayer

17. Jesus was baptized by John at the age of ——.
A. 30 years     B. 12 years
C. 40 years     D. 20 years

18. Who were called the sons of thunder?
A. Peter and Andrew
B. Peter and John
C. John and James
D. James and Andrew

19. The miraculous calling of Levi made —— and —— to murmur.
A. The Pharisees and scribes
B. Apostles and scribes
C. Jews and scribes
D. Priests and Pharisees

20. Among tax collectors, they were seen by the Jews as —— because they ——.
A. Sinners / rude
B. Sinners / greedy
C. Sinners / enriched themselves through extortion
D. Sinners / worshipped idols

21. The first four disciples of Jesus were called by the ——.
A. Red Sea
B. Sea of Galilee
C. River Jordan
D. Mediterranean Sea

22. “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” This statement was made by ——.
A. Nathanael
B. John
C. Simon Peter
D. Andrew

23. Anna the prophetess and widow was —— years old when Jesus was dedicated at the Temple.
A. 90         B. 84
C. 82         D. 70

24. The wilderness where John the Baptist preached was located in ——.
A. Antioch        B. Judea
C. Samaria        D. Galilee

25. The king told the wise men secretly to go and find out where baby Jesus was with the intention to ——.
A. Worship Him
B. Meet Him
C. Kill Him
D. Crown Him

26. The governor of Syria when Jesus was born was known as ——.
A. Caesar Augustus
B. Quirinius
C. Herod
D. Pilate

27. God promised —— to those who obey their parents.
A. Wisdom     B. Long life
C. Wealth       D. Health

28. The baptism of John was a baptism of ——.
A. Ceremonial righteousness
B. Repentance
C. Cleansing
D. Power

29. The official Jewish religion during the time of Jesus Christ was ——.
A. Buddhism     B. Hinduism
C. Judaism        D. Islam

30. The African country that provided refuge for the child Jesus during Herod’s threat was ——.
A. Ethiopia       B. Egypt
C. Liberia         D. Sudan

31. According to Jewish tradition, every boy must be circumcised and named on the —— day.
A. Seventh       B. Eighth
C. Ninth           D. Tenth

32. The father of John the Baptist was ——.
A. Zephaniah       B. Zechariah
C. Nehemiah        D. Malachi

33. What was John the Baptist’s food in the wilderness of Judea?
A. Locusts and wild honey
B. Bread and honey
C. Meat and honey
D. Fruits and honey

34. John’s clothing was made of ——.
A. Linen
B. Camel’s hair
C. Cotton
D. Animal skin

35. John the Baptist called the people who came for repentance a ——.
A. Brood of vampires
B. Sinners
C. Brood of vipers
D. Evil generation

36. Jesus came to be baptized by John in order to ——.
A. Repent of His sins
B. Fulfill all righteousness
C. Show John’s superiority
D. Gain popularity

37. The parents of John the Baptist were ——.
A. Abraham and Sarah
B. Zechariah and Elizabeth
C. Zephaniah and Beersheba
D. Isaac and Rebekah

38. The act of persuading someone to do something against God’s will is ——.
A. Temptation
B. Disobedience
C. Forerunning
D. Sin

39. Jesus was baptized by —— at ——.
A. Peter / Red Sea
B. John / River Jordan
C. Paul / River Euphrates
D. James / Lake Gennesaret

40. The voice, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased,” confirmed Jesus as the ——.
A. Messiah and Saviour
B. Son of Joseph and Mary
C. A prophet
D. A rabbi

41. Who was the earthly father of Jesus?
A. Joseph      B. John
C. Jacob        D. David

42. The wise men that visited Jesus came from the ——.
A. West         B. North
C. East           D. South

43. What guided the wise men to the place where Jesus was born?
A. An angel      B. A bright star
C. A voice         D. A map

44. Who tried to kill baby Jesus after His birth?
A. Caesar Augustus
B. King Herod
C. Pontius Pilate
D. Pharaoh

45. John the Baptist described himself as the ——.
A. Messiah      B. Forerunner
C. Prophet       D. Teacher

46. The mother of Jesus was called ——.
A. Mary        B. Elizabeth
C. Sarah        D. Ruth

47. Jesus was dedicated in the Temple at the age of ——.
A. One year
B. Eight days
C. Forty days
D. Seven days

48. John the Baptist’s ministry prepared the way for ——.
A. Moses       B. Elijah
C. Jesus         D. Peter

49. Who was the king of Judea when Jesus was born?
A. Herod           B. Pilate
C. Augustus      D. Caiaphas

50. The angel that appeared to Joseph in a dream was ——.
A. Michael       B. Gabriel
C. Raphael       D. Uriel

51. Fasting and prayer help Christians to ——.
A. Sin more
B. Overcome temptation
C. Run away from people
D. Gain wealth

52. Jesus was presented at the Temple in accordance with the Law of ——.
A. Moses        B. Elijah
C. John           D. David

53. The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness lasted for ——.
A. 7 days         B. 10 days
C. 40 days       D. 12 days

54. Jesus called Peter and Andrew while they were ——.
A. Fishing         B. Farming
C. Preaching     D. Hunting

55. Another name for Levi the tax collector is ——.
A. Luke         B. Matthew
C. Mark         D. John

56. The baptism of Jesus marked the beginning of His ——.
A. Childhood
B. Public ministry
C. Temptation
D. Education

57. “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” was the message of ——.
A. Jesus
B. John the Baptist
C. Peter
D. Paul

58. The devil tempted Jesus first by asking Him to ——.
A. Jump down from the Temple
B. Turn stones into bread
C. Worship him
D. Drink water

59. Who was the mother of John the Baptist?
A. Mary       B. Elizabeth
C. Ruth        D. Hannah

60. Jesus began His ministry in ——.
A. Galilee          B. Jerusalem
C. Nazareth      D. Judea

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SECTION B: SUBJECTIVES

1. Jesus called the first four disciples at which sea (as recorded by St Luke)?
2. Mention any four temptations we are faced with in Nigeria.
3. List the names of the first four disciples.
4. The official religion at the time of Jesus was ——
5. The fifth disciple was known as —— and the son of ——
6. Jesus was dedicated in the temple at ——
7. John the Baptist called the people that responded to this speech of ——
8. —— and —— saw Jesus eating in the company of tax collectors / sinners and complained?
9. What are the requirement for a child’s presentation at the temple during the time of Jesus?

SECTION C: Essay / Theory

INSTRUCTION – Answer all four (4) questions in this section.

1. a. Define the word Obedience?
b. Define a family according to Jesus concept
c. Recite Eph. 6:1-3

2. a. Define a fore runner?
b. Mention the groups that John the Baptist addressed.
c. What was John’s warning to the people about God’s Judgment (axe)

3. a. Write down any two reasons why Jesus was baptized.
b. What was the first temptation and Jesus’ response?

4. a. Who is a disciple?
b. List the names of the disciples.

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Answers to CRS Exam Questions for JSS2 First Term

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of CRS exam questions for JSS2 First term. If you are using a mobile device, hold the table and scroll to the right or left for a complete view.

So here you have the answers to the objective section of CRS Exam Questions for JSS2 First term. Use the comments section to let me know if you have any questions you would want me to clarify or discuss further.

Answers to Section B (Subjectives)

1. Jesus called the first four disciples at the Sea of Gennesaret (Lake of Galilee) as recorded by St Luke.

2. Four temptations we are faced with in Nigeria include:
– Corruption
– Bribery
– Stealing
– Examination malpractice

3. The names of the first four disciples are:
– Peter
– Andrew
– James
– John

4. The official religion at the time of Jesus was Judaism.

5. The fifth disciple was known as Philip and the son of Bethsaida.

6. Jesus was dedicated in the temple at Jerusalem.

7. John the Baptist called the people that responded to his speech brood of vipers.

8. The Pharisees and the Scribes saw Jesus eating in the company of tax collectors and sinners and complained.

9. The requirements for a child’s presentation at the temple during the time of Jesus were:
– Circumcision on the eighth day for male children
– Offering of a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons
– Purification of the mother according to the law of Moses

Answers to Section C (Theory)

1a. Obedience is the act of listening to instructions and carrying them out. It means submitting to authority and doing what is commanded without rebellion.

1b. According to Jesus’ concept, a family is not only made up of father, mother, and children by blood, but also includes all those who hear the word of God and obey it. Such people are his brothers, sisters, and mother.

1c. Ephesians 6:1-3 says: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.”

2a. A forerunner is someone who goes ahead to prepare the way for another person, especially a leader or great personality. John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus Christ.

2b. The groups that John the Baptist addressed were the Pharisees, the Sadducees, the tax collectors, and the soldiers.

2c. John’s warning to the people was that God’s judgment is near. He told them that the axe is already laid at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. This means that unrepentant people will face destruction.

3a. Two reasons why Jesus was baptized are:
– To fulfill all righteousness, as it was God’s will.
– To set an example for others to follow.

3b. The first temptation was when the devil asked Jesus to turn stones into bread after fasting for forty days and nights. Jesus responded by quoting the Scriptures: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.”

4a. A disciple is a follower and learner of a teacher or leader. In Christianity, a disciple is someone who follows Jesus, learns from him, and lives by his teachings.

4b. The names of the disciples are:
– Peter
– Andrew
– James (son of Zebedee)
– John
– Philip
– Bartholomew
– Matthew
– Thomas
– James (son of Alphaeus)
– Thaddaeus
– Simon the Zealot
– Judas Iscariot

How to Pass CRS Exam Questions for JSS2 First Term

Passing your CRS exam questions for JSS2 First term requires a combination of preparation, understanding, and strategy. Here are actionable tips to help you excel:

1. Pay Attention in Class: Listen carefully to your teacher and take notes during lessons. This will help you to remember important points and explanations.

2. Read the Bible Regularly: Many CRS questions come directly from Bible passages. Read and study the chapters discussed in class so that you can answer both objective and essay questions well.

3. Revise Your Notes: Go over your class notes every day after school. Revision helps you to remember key definitions, names, and events like the baptism of Jesus, the call of the disciples, and the temptations.

4. Practice Past Questions: Solve past exam questions to become familiar with the way CRS questions are set. This will also help you to manage your time better during the exam.

5. Memorize Key Scriptures: Some exam questions will require you to recite verses such as Ephesians 6:1–3 or important statements made by prophets and apostles. Learn them word for word.

6. Understand, Don’t Just Cram: CRS is not only about memory; it is about understanding God’s word and applying it. Try to understand the meaning of obedience, repentance, forgiveness, and faith, then use them in your answers.

7. Pray for God’s Help: Since CRS is about Christian living, always ask God to give you wisdom, a sharp memory, and peace of mind during your studies and exams.

By following these steps, you will be better prepared to answer both objective and essay questions in CRS and achieve excellent results.

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