CRS Exam Questions for JSS2 Second Term

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Introduction to CRS as a School Subject

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) is a school subject that focuses on teaching students about the Bible, Christian values, and principles. It helps students develop a deeper understanding of God, moral character, and ethical living. CRS also emphasizes lessons from Biblical stories, the life of Jesus Christ, and the teachings of the early church, guiding students to apply these principles in their daily lives.

The subject is offered by students in Primary school and Secondary School as Christian Religious Studies (CRS).

CRS Exam Questions for JSS2 Second Term

CRS Exam Questions for JSS2 Second Term are divided into two sections:

• Section A
• Section B

The second 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 answer all the five (5) questions.

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 did God use to create man?
A. Air              B. Dust
C. Water         D. Fire

2. One of the reasons for using parables include
A. exposes evil
B. manipulates one
C. causes fear
D. communicates simplicity of the intention of the speaker

3. Who was the first king of Israel?
A. David            B. Saul
C. Solomon       D. Rehoboam

4. Who was known as the father of nations?
A. Isaac                 B. Jacob
C. Abraham          D. Moses

5. The parables of maturity and responsibility comprises of ———– parables
A. 4                  B. 2
C. 3                  D. 5

6. The mustard seed signifies ————
A. tiny seed
B. faith
C. the word of God that a man receives and allow to dwell and stay inside of him
D. communion

7. Who killed Abel in the Bible?
A. Cain                 B. Seth
C. Enoch              D. Noah

8. The master of the vineyard in the parable of the wheat and tares refused his laborers from uprooting the tares because
A. he was lazy
B. he loves the tares
C. he wants to differentiate the wheats from the tares
D. they could remove the wheat alongside in the process

9. The Ten Commandments were given to which prophet?
A. Elijah               B. Moses
C. Isaiah              D. Samuel

10. The unforgiving servant was put in prison because
A. he was rude
B. he refuse to forgive his fellow servant
C. he refused to pay his debt
D. he was a servant

11. Who interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams?
A. Daniel                 B. Joseph
C. Joshua                D. Aaron

12. All but one are  examples of the parables illustrating God’s love
A. parable of the sower
B. parable of the prodigal son
C. parable of the lost sheep
D. parable of the lost coin

13. How many books are in the Old Testament?
A. 27             B. 39
C. 66             D. 40

14. All but one are types of laws during Jesus time
A. circumcision
B. law of the Sabbath
C. payment of tax
D. law of grace

15. Who was thrown into the fiery furnace?
A. Daniel
B. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
C. Elijah and Elisha
D. Peter and John

16. Jesus subjected himself to the law in paying tax by instructing his disciples to give to ————– what belongs to —————
A. Caesar               B. Augustus
C. the priest           D. Aaron

17. What was the name of the garden where Adam and Eve lived?
A. Eden                B. Gethsemane
C. Sinai                 D. Zion

18. Jesus did not come to destroy the law but to
A. partition it
B. stand on it
C. divide it
D. fulfill it

19. Who was the mother of Jesus?
A. Ruth              B. Sarah
C. Esther            D. Mary

20. Jesus spoke against the following except
A. love of enemies
B. murder
C. swearing
D. adultery

21. The act of helping others is called?
A. Greed                 B. Hatred
C. Kindness             D. Jealousy

22. Jesus expects Christian to ———– authority
A. patronize            B. disobey
C. fight                    D. obey

23. The parables illustrating God’s love comprises of ———— parables
A. 4                 B. 2
C. 3                 D. 5

24. How many days did Jesus fast in the wilderness?
A. 20               B. 30
C. 40               D. 50

25. The man attacked by robbers in the parable of the good Samaritan was traveling from ————— to ————–
A. Israel to Jericho
B. Jericho to Israel
C. Jericho to Jerusalem
D. Jerusalem to Jericho

26. What was Peter’s occupation before following Jesus?
A. Farmer
B. Fisherman
C. Carpenter
D. Tax collector

27. All but one are  examples of the parables of the kingdom
A. parable of the sower
B. parable of the prodigal son
C. parable of the mustard seed
D. parable of the wheat and tares

28. What is the meaning of Emmanuel?
A. God loves us
B. God saves us
C. God forgives us
D. God with us

29. Who was the forerunner of Jesus?
A. Elijah
B. Elisha
C. John the Baptist
D. Paul

30. Jesus practiced tax payment so that
A. tax levy will be cut down
B. Christians can learn from him
C. Christians will not pay tax again
D. He’ll win more souls

31. What did God create on the fourth day?
A. Animals
B. Land
C. Sun, moon, and stars
D. Humans

32. ————– was the first to pass by the hurt man in the parable of the good Samaritan.
A. a Levite
B. a priest
C. a saviour
D. the good Samaritan

33. Which disciple betrayed Jesus?
A. Peter
B. John
C. Judas Iscariot
D. Andrew

34. The parables of maturity and responsibility teach us to
A. show concern to only Christians
B. love only people from our tribe
C. help only people we know
D. show concern to anyone who needs help

35. Jesus fed 5,000 people with how many loaves of bread?
A. 5                    B. 7
C. 10                  D. 12

36. What was Jesus’ first miracle?
A. Healing a blind man
B. Walking on water
C. Turning water into wine
D. Feeding 5,000

37. The rich man requested of Abraham in hell to
A. preach to his brothers
B. allow Lazarus to give him a drop of water to cool his tongue
C. visit heaven
D. feed him

38. Who was the strong man in the Bible?
A. David               B. Gideon
C. Samson            D. Saul

39. Jesus subjecting Himself to the law of his time  teaches us that
A. everyone has equal right
B. he will be penalized if he didn’t
C. he is humble
D. nobody is above the law

40. Who was the father of Jacob?
A. Abraham                B. Isaac
C. Esau                        D. Moses

41. All but one are types of parable
A. parables of the kingdom
B. maturity and responsibility
C. parables illustrating concern for one another
D. parable of the lost coin

42. What is the first book of the Bible?
A. Exodus                   B. Genesis
C. Leviticus                 D. Numbers

43. In the parable of the lost sheep the shepherd had about ———– sheep.
A. 101                  B. 99
C. 150                  D. 100

44. In the parable of the lost coin the woman lost one from ————— pieces of coins.
A. 9                    B. 101
C. 10                  D. 100

45. The parables illustrating concern for one another comprises of ——— parables
A. 2                  B. 3
C. 4                  D. 5

46. Jesus Christ is our perfect
A. examiner               B. preacher
C. prophet                 D. example

47. What is the longest chapter in the Bible?
A. Psalm 117 B. Psalm 119
C. Genesis 1 D. Revelation 22

48. In the parable of the talent, the master gave talents to ——– servants
A. 2 B. 3
C. 4 D. 1

49. Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
A. Aaron                 B. Joshua
C. Moses                D. Caleb

50. The Jewish word that means giving or dedicating something to God is called
A. the law of firstborn
B. Corban
C. the law of giving
D. the law of dedication

51. How many plagues did God send to Egypt?
A. 7                B. 10
C. 12              D. 40

52. —————– is a story that gives illustration on heavenly matters
A. tales                     B. parable
C. explanation          D. illustration

53. Who was sold into slavery by his brothers?
A. Joseph              B. Benjamin
C. Levi                   D. Judah

54. Who anointed David as king?
A. Elijah              B. Samuel
C. Nathan           D. Saul

55. Who is called the Good Shepherd in the Bible?
A. David             B. Moses
C. Jesus              D. Paul

56. How many times did Peter deny Jesus?
A. 1                 B. 2
C. 3                 D. 4

57. Who was the father of King Solomon?
A. Saul                     B. David
C. Rehoboam          D. Jeroboam

58. What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
A. Jesus wept
B. God is love
C. Trust in God
D. Rejoice always

59. Who built the ark of God’s covenant?
A. David               B. Solomon
C. Bezalel             D. Noah

60. How many books are in the New Testament?
A. 27              B. 39
C. 66              D. 40

SECTION B: Essay

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

1(a) What is parable?
1(b) Mention three (3) parables of Jesus recorded in the bible?

2. State two reasons why Jesus spoke in parables.

3. Narrate the parable of the ten virgins.

4. Narrate the parable of the wheat and tares.

5. Mention Five (5) importance of the parable of the lost sheep / coin.

Answers to CRS Exam Questions for JSS2 Second Term

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of CRS exam questions for JSS2 second 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 second 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 (Theory)

Question 1

(a) A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, often told by Jesus in the Bible.

1(b) Three parables of Jesus:

1. The Parable of the Sower
2. Τhe Parable of the Prodigal Son
3. The Parable of the Good Samaritan

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Question 2

Two reasons why Jesus spoke in parables:

1. To convey deep spiritual truths in simple and relatable ways.
2. To conceal the message from those who were not spiritually receptive.

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Question 3

The Parable of the Ten Virgins:
Ten virgins went to meet a bridegroom. Five were wise and took extra oil for their lamps, while five were foolish and took none. When the bridegroom arrived at midnight, the wise virgins went in with him to the wedding, but the foolish ones were shut out because they were unprepared.

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Question 4

The Parable of the Wheat and Tares:
A farmer sowed good seeds in his field, but his enemy planted weeds (tares) among the wheat. Both grew together until harvest. At harvest, the farmer instructed his servants to gather the weeds to be burned and store the wheat in the barn.

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Question 5

Five importance of the Parable of the Lost Sheep/Coin:

1. God values every individual and seeks the lost.
2. It emphasizes the joy in heaven over a sinner’s repentance.
3. Ît teaches compassion and persistence in reaching the lost.
4. It highlights God’s unconditional love for humanity.
5. It assures believers that no one is beyond redemption.

How to Pass CRS Exam Questions for JSS2 Second Term

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

1. Study the Scheme of Work

• Focus on topics covered during the term, such as parables of Jesus, the Ten Commandments, and biblical personalities like Moses and Abraham.

2. Understand Key Biblical Stories and Lessons

• Learn stories like the parables of the Sower, Ten Virgins, and Lost Sheep.
• Grasp the moral and spiritual lessons behind these stories.

3. Memorize Bible References

• Be familiar with important Bible verses and chapters relevant to the topics, such as Exodus 20 (Ten Commandments) and Matthew 13 (Parables).

4. Practice Objective Questions

• Answer past questions and practice multiple-choice questions to improve speed and accuracy.

5. Review Essay Questions

• Practice writing concise essays on common questions like narrating parables or explaining the importance of biblical events.

6. Participate in Group Studies

• Discuss with classmates to share knowledge and clarify doubts on unclear topics.

7. Create Mnemonics and Summaries

• Use memory aids for recalling commandments, parables, and key figures in the Bible.

8. Pray and Stay Confident

• Trust in God and stay calm during preparation and the exam.

Best wishes.