CRS Exam Questions for JSS3 First Term with Answers

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Introduction to CRS as a School Subject

Before we venture into Past CRS Exam Questions for JSS3 First term, here’s a brief introduction to the subject:

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) is one of the core subjects taught in schools to help students understand the Christian faith and its application to everyday life. It deals with the study of the Bible, the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, and the experiences of people in the Old and New Testaments.

Through CRS, students learn moral values such as honesty, kindness, love, forgiveness, and obedience. The subject also teaches the importance of faith in God, respect for others, and living a righteous life. It helps to build character and prepares students to make positive contributions to society.

In schools, CRS is not just about religious knowledge. It also develops students’ critical thinking, helps them appreciate cultural and spiritual heritage, and guides them in making good moral decisions.

CRS Exam Questions for JSS3 First Term

CRS Exam Questions for JSS3 First Term are divided into two sections:

• Section A
• Section B

The first section, namely, Section A is the objective test, and students are expected to attempt all questions in the section. Section B 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 JSS3 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. Our God is also a God of _____________ and _____________
A. Love, Mercy and Grace
B. Justice, Truth, Vengeance
C. Destruction, Truth, Power
D. Justice and Righteousness

2. While the law of Moses is written on stone, that of Jesus is in the _____________
A. Tablet          B. Spirit
C. Heart           D. Scroll

3. During Stephen’s trials, the people became angry when he said _____________
A. He saw Heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God
B. They killed Jesus
C. They were evil
D. He was not guilty

4. The allegation that provoked Peter after receiving the Holy Spirit was that the Apostles _____________
A. Preached resurrection
B. Were drunk
C. Worshiped other gods
D. Disobeyed the law

5. The magician who offered money for God’s power was _____________
A. Simon          B. Ananias
C. Matthias.     D. Elymas

6. The Jews were _____________ when Herod the king killed James, the brother of John.
A. Pleased         B. Angry
C. Disturbed      D. Indifferent

7. The lame man at the Beautiful Gate expected to receive _____________ from Peter and John.
A. Holy Spirit        B. Alms
C. Healing            D. Gold

8. The disciples who laid the foundation of the Church were _____________
A. Twelve
B. One hundred and twenty
C. Three hundred and twelve
D. Seventy

9. The significance of the arrest of Peter and John is for us to _____________
A. Expect persecutions
B. Refrain from healing ministries
C. Submit to authority
D. Deny Christ

10. The spread of the gospel to Samaria was championed by _____________
A. Stephen      B. Philip
C. Paul            D. Peter

11. Cornelius was asked by an Angel of the Lord to send for Peter at Joppa because _____________
A. He had accepted Jesus as his personal Lord and Saviour
B. His prayers and alms had gone up to God as memorial
C. He was a chosen vessel
D. He was a Roman soldier

12. The first Christian Martyr among the disciples was _____________
A. James          B. Peter
C. Stephen       D. John

13. Peter’s mission to Joppa witnessed the miracle of _____________
A. Healing of a paralyzed man
B. Raising Dorcas from the dead
C. Raising of Eutychus
D. Casting out demons

14. Cornelius, the Gentile’s conversion signifies to us that _____________
A. God welcomes all people
B. No animal or bird is forbidden
C. Only soldiers see God
D. Only Jews are saved

15. The victory of Jesus over death gave us hope for _____________ life.
A. Long          B. Faithful
C. Eternal       D. Earthly

16. The prophet that confronted David with his sin was _____________
A. Elijah         B. Elisha
C. Nathan      D. Samuel

17. One of the social problems facing the church today is _____________
A. Sharing the good news to others
B. Love of money and materialism
C. Assisting the old and less privileged
D. Worshiping in truth

18. Cornelius was a centurion who was known to be in control of _____________ soldiers.
A. 100         B. 200
C. 600         D. 1000

19. Peter’s first speech was recorded in _____________
A. 1 Corinthians 3:16
B. Acts 2:4ff
C. Acts 3–4ff
D. Acts 5

20. When Peter spoke to the crowd on Pentecost day they _____________
A. Were happy
B. Felt sorrow in their hearts
C. Attacked the apostles
D. Rejoiced greatly

21. What was the outcome of Peter’s first speech?
A. 3000         B. 5000
C. 6000         D. 7000

22. Healing of the lame man and arrest of the apostles was recorded in _____________
A. Acts 4:1ff      B. Acts 5
C. Acts 6ff         D. Acts 7

23. The deacons include all except _____________
A. Philip        B. Barnabas
C. Timon       D. Stephen

24. One of these is not the problem of the church socially?
A. Dishonesty     B. Partiality
C. Love               D. Division

25. One of these is not the gift of the Holy Spirit on the apostles?
A. Wisdom        B. Fear
C. Boldness       D. Prophecy

26. The sheet from Heaven in Peter’s dream means _____________
A. All are equal before God
B. The Jews and Gentiles have nothing in common
C. You don’t eat all meats
D. All creatures are clean

27. _____________ was the person who sought for the power of the Holy Spirit with money.
A. Simon        B. Andrew
C. Philip         D. Elymas

28. God granted Peter divine release from prison and evil plot of death of _____________
A. Annas         B. Herod
C. Caesar         D. Pilate

29. The Holy Spirit descended on the apostles on Pentecost like _____________
A. Tongues of fire
B. Tongues as of fire
C. Flames of fire
D. Rushing wind

30. In their defence, Peter and John stood boldly before _____________ and _____________
A. Annas / Caiaphas
B. Caesar / Caiaphas
C. Herod / Caiaphas
D. Felix / Festus

31. The martyrdom that was recorded in Acts 12:1-3 was on _____________
A. Stephen       B. James
C. John             D. Peter

32. Peter’s miraculous release from prison was recorded in _____________
A. Acts 10:1-5
B. Acts 12:13-14
C. Acts 11
D. Acts 12:6-11

33. After the second speech of Peter, the number of converts came up to _____________
A. 120          B. 3000
C. 5000        D. 4000

34. At _____________ Peter healed _____________ as seen in Acts 9:32-35
A. Joppa / Aeneas
B. Lydda / Aeneas
C. Joppa / Dorcas
D. Lydda / Dorcas

35. The Greek-speaking Jews were called the _____________
A. Hellenists       B. Proselytes
C. Aramaic          D. Hebrews

36. The woman who was raised from death at Joppa was _____________
A. Martha
B. Dorcas
C. Rhoda
D. Mary Magdalene

37. Christianity spread to Judea and Samaria because of the death of _____________
A. James      B. Stephen
C. Jesus        D. Peter

38. Most of the letters to the Epistles were written by apostle _____________
A. Peter          B. Paul
C. Timothy     D. John

39. The promise of the Holy Spirit was made by Jesus to his disciples _____________
A. Before He died
B. After His resurrection
C. Before His ascension
D. During His baptism

40. Stephen’s arrest and accusation was recorded in _____________
A. Acts 6:8-15
B. Acts 5:17-42
C. Acts 8:8-15
D. Acts 7:1-5

41. The day of Pentecost was originally a Jewish feast of _____________
A. Passover          B. Weeks
C. Tabernacles      D. Atonement

42. The man who was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot was _____________
A. Barsabbas      B. Matthias
C. Barnabas        D. Silas

43. The punishment of Ananias and Sapphira teaches us that God hates _____________
A. Laziness        B. Lying
C. Hypocrisy     D. Betrayal

44. Saul was converted on his way to _____________
A. Galilee        B. Damascus
C. Joppa         D. Jerusalem

45. When Peter denied Jesus, the cock crowed _____________ times.
A. Once        B. Twice
C. Thrice       D. Four times

46. Jesus ascended to Heaven from _____________
A. Mount Sinai
B. Mount Olives
C. Mount Zion
D. Mount Carmel

47. The disciples were first called Christians at _____________
A. Jerusalem    B. Antioch
C. Samaria       D. Corinth

48. The first Gentile convert recorded in Acts was _____________
A. Cornelius       B. Simon
C. Elymas           D. Lydia

49. Paul and Silas prayed and sang in prison at _____________
A. Corinth       B. Philippi
C. Antioch       D. Rome

50. The fruit of the Holy Spirit includes all except _____________
A. Love         B. Joy
C. Hatred      D. Peace

51. Saul was led into Damascus by _____________
A. Soldiers
B. His servants
C. His friends
D. The Jews

52. Paul’s first missionary journey began from _____________
A. Antioch       B. Jerusalem
C. Galilee         D. Rome

53. The first miracle of Peter after Pentecost was _____________
A. Healing the lame man
B. Raising Dorcas
C. Delivering Paul
D. Casting out demons

54. The Holy Spirit is also called the _____________
A. Teacher       B. Comforter
C. Master        D. Judge

55. Paul was converted in the _____________ century A.D.
A. First        B. Second
C. Third       D. Fourth

56. The name “Emmanuel” means _____________
A. Prince of Peace
B. God with us
C. The Saviour
D. King of Kings

57. Jesus was crucified at _____________
A. Mount Sinai
B. Mount Olives
C. Golgotha
D. Nazareth

58. The first miracle of Jesus was turning water into _____________
A. Blood        B. Wine
C. Oil             D. Honey

59. The first sermon of Jesus was delivered on the _____________
A. Sea of Galilee
B. Mount of Olives
C. Mount of Beatitudes
D. Temple

60. The person who buried Jesus in his own tomb was _____________
A. Nicodemus
B. Joseph of Arimathea
C. Simon of Cyrene
D. John

SUBJECTIVES

1. The disciples were first called Christians in ___________

2. Cornelius Conversion was recorded in ___________

3. Aeneas was ___________ for ___________ years before he received his healing

4. The promise of the Holy Spirit was recorded where in Acts of the Apostles?

5. Herod known as King ___________ was responsible for the death of James, Johns brother

6. Herod opposition of the Gospel was recorded in Acts ___________

7. “May your money perish with you” who made this statement and to whom?

8. In peters vision, the sheet from Heaven means what?

9. Peters movement was from Jerusalem to ___________, to ___________, to ___________ and to ___________

10. Mention the name of the seven Deacons

SECTION B: Essay

INSTRUCTION – Answer all questions in this section.

1. Write briefly on Peters ministry in Samaria.
2. a. Define persecution?
b. What are the effects of the Holy spirit on the Church. Mention any three.
3. a. Mention any three qualities of a would be deacon.
b. Write briefly on Cornelius conversion with his household.

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Answers to CRS Exam Questions for JSS3 First Term

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of CRS exam questions for JSS3 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 JSS3 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. The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. (Acts 11:26)

2. Cornelius’ Conversion was recorded in Acts chapter 10.

3. Aeneas was paralyzed for eight (8) years before he received his healing. (Acts 9:33–34)

4. The promise of the Holy Spirit was recorded in Acts 1:4–5, 8.

5. Herod known as King Herod Agrippa I was responsible for the death of James, John’s brother. (Acts 12:1–2)

6. Herod’s opposition of the Gospel was recorded in Acts 12:1–4.

7. The statement “May your money perish with you” was made by Peter to Simon the sorcerer. (Acts 8:20)

8. In Peter’s vision, the sheet from Heaven means that God accepts all people, Jews and Gentiles alike, and that all creatures are clean. (Acts 10:11–16)

9. Peter’s movement was from Jerusalem to Lydda, to Joppa, and to Caesarea. (Acts 9–10)

10. The names of the seven Deacons are: Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas. (Acts 6:5)

Answers to Section C (Theory)

1. Write briefly on Peter’s ministry in Samaria.

Peter’s ministry in Samaria began when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had accepted the word of God through Philip’s preaching. Peter and John were sent to them. On arrival, they prayed for the new believers to receive the Holy Spirit, because the Holy Spirit had not yet come on them. Peter laid his hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit. Through this ministry, the Samaritans became full members of the Christian church. (Acts 8:14–17)

2a. Define persecution?

Persecution is the act of oppressing, harassing, or ill-treating people because of their religious beliefs, faith, or practices. In the early Church, Christians were persecuted because of their belief in Jesus Christ and the message of the gospel.

2b. What are the effects of the Holy Spirit on the Church? Mention any three.

1. The Holy Spirit gave the disciples boldness to preach the gospel without fear.
2. The Holy Spirit empowered them to perform miracles such as healing the sick and raising the dead.
3. The Holy Spirit brought unity among the believers and helped in the rapid growth of the Church.

3a. Mention any three qualities of a would-be deacon.

1. A deacon must be of good reputation and filled with the Holy Spirit.
2. A deacon must be full of wisdom and faith.
3. A deacon must be honest, trustworthy, and dedicated to the service of God and the Church.

3b. Write briefly on Cornelius’ conversion with his household.

Cornelius was a Roman centurion in Caesarea, a devout man who feared God, gave generously to the poor, and prayed regularly. One day, an angel of God appeared to him and instructed him to send for Peter in Joppa. Meanwhile, Peter also received a vision from God showing that no one should be called unclean. When Peter arrived at Cornelius’ house, he preached the gospel. As he spoke, the Holy Spirit came upon Cornelius and his household, and they were baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. This marked the first recorded conversion of Gentiles into Christianity. (Acts 10)

How to Pass CRS Exam Questions for JSS3 First Term

Passing your CRS exam questions for JSS3 First term requires a combination of preparation, understanding, and strategy. Here are actionable tips to help you excel:

1) Know the Scope

Focus on Acts of the Apostles (Pentecost, Peter and John, Stephen, Philip in Samaria, Cornelius), early Church growth, gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit, persecution, and key people like Peter, Stephen, Paul, Herod Agrippa I, Aeneas, Dorcas.

2) Read to Understand, Not to Cram

Read a short passage daily (e.g., Acts 1–12). After each reading, write two lines: what happened and why it matters. Explain it to yourself as if you are teaching a junior student.

3) Learn Names, Places, and Chapters

• Disciples first called Christians — Antioch (Acts 11:26).
• Cornelius’ conversion — Acts 10.
• Aeneas healed at Lydda (Acts 9:32–35); Dorcas raised at Joppa (Acts 9:36–43).
• Stephen’s martyrdom — Acts 7; Herod Agrippa I kills James — Acts 12:1–2.

4) Master Objective Questions

• Read the stem first, then scan the options. Spot key words like who, where, chapter.
• Eliminate two wrong options quickly. Choose the best remaining answer.
• Watch out for look-alike names (Simon Peter vs. Simon the sorcerer; Herod Antipas vs. Herod Agrippa I).

5) Write Better Short and Essay Answers

• Start with a clear first sentence that answers the question.
• Add two to three supporting points or examples from Acts.
• Use simple Bible references in brackets, e.g., (Acts 8:14–17).
• Conclude with a short lesson or relevance for Christian living.

6) Use Smart Memory Tools

• Timeline: Pentecost → Healing at the Beautiful Gate → Stephen’s trial and martyrdom → Philip in Samaria → Saul’s conversion → Peter at Lydda/Joppa → Cornelius → Herod’s persecution.
• Flashcards: One side “Who is Cornelius?” Other side “Roman centurion; Acts 10; first recorded Gentile convert.”
• Place chains: Jerusalem → Lydda → Joppa → Caesarea.

7) Common Exam Traps

• “Tongues as of fire” at Pentecost (not just “flames”).
• Peter’s word “Your money perish with you” was to Simon the sorcerer (Acts 8:20).
• Seven deacons: Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, Nicolas (Acts 6:5).

8) Practice Plan (One Week)

• Day 1–2: Acts 1–4; notes on Pentecost and Peter’s first sermon.
• Day 3–4: Acts 5–7; Ananias & Sapphira, Stephen’s trial.
• Day 5: Acts 8–9; Philip in Samaria, Saul’s conversion, Aeneas/Dorcas.
• Day 6: Acts 10–12; Cornelius, Herod’s persecution.
• Day 7: Revise names/places; answer past questions timed.

9) Exam Hall Tips

• Pray briefly, breathe, and read instructions.
• Answer easy objectives first; mark tricky ones to revisit.
• For essays: plan 3 bullet points, write neatly, add one Bible reference.
• Keep 5 minutes to review names, spellings, and references.

10) Attitude and Faith

Study faithfully, live the lessons you read, and trust God to help you recall. Consistent practice plus God’s grace brings success.

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