CRS Exam Questions for JSS3 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 JSS3 Second Term

CRS Exam Questions for JSS3 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. To be a good child, you should behave like
A. Joel              B. Samuel
C. Hophni        D. Phineas

2. The supreme law is ______
A. law                 B. love
C. friendship       D. grace

3. At the time Deborah became a judge in Israel, she was a _______
A. prophetess         B. priestess
C. seer                    D. medium

4. God revealed himself to his people through the following ways Except ________
A. prophecy           B. vision
C. mission              D. dream
E. holy spirit

5. The main purpose of marriage is _________
A. to bear children
B. to get wealth from in-laws
C. for companionship
D. to improve social status

6. Christian religion teaches man how best to maintain his ________ with God.
A. religiousity            B. aggression
C. relationship           D. opposition

7. It took _______ days to create the heaven and the earth.
A. one                   B. two
C. seven                D. six

8. The resultant effect of the sin of our first parents with regards to man’s relationship with God is _______
A. nakedness            B. death
C. grace                    D. freedom

9. Scientific inventions by man shows that man shares in God’s
A. almightiness           B. dignity
C. discovery                D. creativity

10. “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” this implies that before the beginning of man, God_________
A. has building material
B. was in existence
C. was an architect
D. had no beginning

11. Reconciliation is complete when one_______
A. asks for forgiveness accepts his/her fault
B. is totally forgiven and accepted back
C. refuses to accept his wrong
D. shows sorrow in repentance

12. Abraham father’s name was _________
A. Isaac               B. Jacob
C. Terah              D. Seth

13. Another name for the ten commandments is the ________
A. deacon                B. decalogue
C. prophets             D. law

14. Mary was conceived by ___________
A. Angel Gabriel
B. The holy Spirit
C. Joseph
D. God

15. John the Baptist baptized with water but Jesus would baptize with________
A. holy Ghost and fire
B. holy spirit and water
C. fire and the word
D. the word of God

16. Who spoke on behalf of Christians on the day of Pentecost?
A. Jacob            B. Peter
C. James           D. John

17. The gift of myrrh presented to Jesus at his birth signifies
A. His Kingship
B. His death
C. His priesthood
D. His royalty

18. Who did Abraham take along with him apart from his wife?
A. Isaac               B. David
C. Lot                  D. Joseph

19. The ten commandments was received by _______ at mount _______
A. Moses, Sinai
B. Joshua, Gilboa
C. Joshua, Horeb
D. Moses, Zion

20. Joseph was sent to _________to see the welfare of his brothers.
A. Shechem       B. Egypt     C. Bethel
D. Nazareth       E. Judea

21. ________ is the last book of the Old Testament.
A. Kings            B. Isaiah
C. Micah           D. Malachi

22. “Be fruitful and multiply” means God’s given power to________
A. live            B. overcome
C. reign         D. procreate

23. The sin committed by Adam and Eve is usually referred to as the sin of __________
A. ambition to know good and evil
B. disobedience to the will of God
C. evil desire to be wise
D. evil desire to eat delicious fruit

24. In response to God’s call, Abram left his father’s house in____ at the age of ________
A. Canaan, 75
B. Egypt, 57
C. Haran, 75
D. Midian, 57

25. Where did God ask Abraham to go?
A. Egypt                 B. Haran
C. Canaan              D. Ur

26. “Do not be afraid Zechariah for your prayer is heard” what was the reason for the prayer?
A. He was dumb
B. He was deaf
C. He was barren
D. He was lame

27. Abraham laughed when God told him that his wife Sarah would give birth to a son because ________
A. God does not keep promises
B. He did not believe God
C. He already had Ishmael
D. It was not possible
E. there was no hope

28. The covenant between Abraham and God was bound with ______
A. blood                B. flesh
C. fire                    D. water

29. The Hausa name for God is _________
A. Allah              B. Ubangiji
C. Soko              D. Abasi

30. The sacrificial animal God gave to Abraham as a substitute for his son Isaac was __________
A. a lamb            B. Jesus Christ
C. a ram              D. an ox

31. The means of restoring broken relationship is called ________
A. restitution             B. reparation
C. restoration            D. reconciliation

32. The city of Jericho was conquered under the leadership of ___________
A. Aaron               B. Moses
C. Caleb                D. Joshua

33. The prophet who foretold the birth of Jesus Christ was_________
A. Elijah               B. Jeremiah
C. Micah              D. Isaiah

34. The Bible Contains _____ books.
A. 66           B. 39
C. 67           D. 69

35. Which of these is NOT a book of the prophets?
A. Amos             B. Jeremiah
C. Hosea            D. Ezra

36. The term “conflict” means_____
A. association              B. disagreement
C. co-operation           D. understanding

37. Social disorder in the society is sometimes caused by______
A. honesty of the leaders
B. loyalty of followers
C. obedience of subject
D. unequal distribution of resources

38. The significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ shows _______
A. Jesus power over nature
B. Jesus power over the supernatural
C. Jesus’ victory over sin
D. Jesus’ victory over death

39. Who was the founder of Christ Apostolic Church?
A. Joseph Babalola
B. Moses Orimolade
C. Joseph Ositelu
D. Samuel Ajayi Crowther
E.  S. B. J. Oshoffa

40. Which of these incidents finally forced pharaoh to let go the Hebrews out of Egypt?
A. death to cattle
B. plague of blood
C. plague of frogs
D. death of the first borns

41. Cain killed his brother Abel because ________
A. he was not his brother’s keeper
B. he did not like him
C. Abel’s sacrifice was accepted by God
D. Cain was his senior

42. The major effect of sin on man is that it ___________
A. makes man more wicked
B. makes man upright
C. make man healthy
D. separates man from God

43. The fact that Jesus Christ was tempted shows that _______
A. no man can be tempted
B. no one can overcome temptation
C. Jesus Christ was not careful enough
D. no one is above temptation

44. “Christ is the head of my family, the unseen quest at every meal, the silent listener to every conversation. “This statement manifests God’s________
A. immorality               B. invisibility
C. omnipresence          D. omniscience

45. As a Christian prefect in your school, what should be your attitude towards those under you?
A. Demand respect from all the students
B. make all the Juniors realize that they are inferior
C. make sure no student opposes you
D. treat everybody equally

46. “Who made you a prince and a judge over us”. This questions was asked when Moses________
A. separated two Israelites fighting
B. defended the right of the Israelites
C. came to deliver the Israelites
D. condemned Israelites fighting each other

47. People of different tribes in Nigeria are brothers and sisters because
A. there is only one God
B. we are all made in God’s image
C. we belong to a common ancestor
D. we are fellow Nigerians

48. Virginity means a state of being ______
A. disvirgined
B. a virgin
C. unmarried
D. successfully married

49. After the baptism, Jesus Christ was driven to ________
A. the wilderness
B. the temple
C. the synagogue
D. the upper room

50. When we yield to temptation we ________
A. please God            B. sin
C. prosper                  D. die

SECTION B: Essay

INSTRUCTION – Answer any three (3) questions in this section.

1A. List the accusation leveled against Paul?
1B. List two major parties of the Sanhedrin.

2A. List four towns visited by Paul and Barnabas in their first Missionary Journey.
2B. State the Composition of the Jerusalem Council.

3. State the major decision of the Jerusalem Council.

4A. State the effect of Paul’s encounter with Jesus on the way Damascus.
4B. Narrate the part played by Ananias.

5A. Narrate the story of Peter’s encounter with Simon the magician.
5B. Tell the story of the raising of Dorcas.

Answers to CRS Exam Questions for JSS3 Second Term

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of CRS exam questions for JSS3 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 JSS3 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)

1A. Accusations Leveled Against Paul:

1. He taught against the Law of Moses.
2. Hê defiled the temple by bringing Gentiles into it.
3. He stirred up riots among Jews around the world.
4. He was accused of being a troublemaker and a ringleader of the Nazarene sect.

1B. Two Major Parties of the Sanhedrin:

1. The Pharisees
2. The Sadducees

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2A. Four Towns Visited by Paul and Barnabas in Their First Missionary Journey:

1. Antioch in Pisidia
2. Iconium
3. Lystra
4. Derbe

2B. Composition of the Jerusalem Council:

The council was made up of:

1. The apostles
2. The elders of the church in Jerusalem
3. Representatives of the early Christian churches

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3. Major Decision of the Jerusalem Council:

The council decided that Gentile converts were not required to follow the Law of Moses, including circumcision. However, they were to abstain from food sacrificed to idols, blood, meat from strangled animals, and sexual immorality.

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4A. Effect of Paul’s Encounter with Jesus on the Way to Damascus:

1. Paul was temporarily blinded.
2. He experienced a spiritual transformation and became a follower of Christ.
3. He received a divine call to preach the gospel to the Gentiles.
4. His life mission changed from persecuting Christians to spreading Christianity.

4B. Part Played by Ananias:

1. Ananias was sent by God to restore Paul’s sight.
2. He laid hands on Paul, and his sight was restored.
3. He baptized Paul, signaling his conversion to Christianity.

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5A. Peter’s Encounter with Simon the Magician:

1. Simon was a sorcerer who amazed people in Samaria with his magic.
2. After hearing Philip’s preaching, Simon believed and was baptized.
3. Simon later offered money to Peter and John to receive the power of the Holy Spirit.
4. Peter rebuked Simon, urging him to repent for his wicked intentions.

5B. The Story of the Raising of Dorcas:

1. Dorcas (Tabitha) was a disciple known for her acts of kindness and charity in Joppa.
2. She fell ill and died, and her body was prepared for burial.
3. Peter was called, and he prayed over her.
4. Peter said, “Tabitha, arise,” and she came back to life.
5. Her resurrection led many in Joppa to believe in the Lord

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How to Pass CRS Exam Questions for JSS3 Second Term

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

1. Understand the Exam Syllabus

• Study topics like the Missionary Journeys of Paul, the Jerusalem Council, the Ten Commandments, the Life of Jesus, and Parables.
• Focus on the key lessons, events, and significance of each topic.

2. Prepare Ahead of Time

• Don’t wait until the last minute to study. Create a study plan and allocate time to cover each topic thoroughly.

3. Study Your Notes and Textbooks

• Go over class notes and recommended CRS textbooks. Highlight important points and scriptures.

4. Memorize Key Scriptures

• Learn key Bible verses related to your syllabus. Examples include the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) or Paul’s teachings in Galatians 5:22-23.

5. Practice Past Questions

• Solve CRS past questions to familiarize yourself with the exam format. Pay attention to frequently repeated questions.

6. Understand the Stories

• Focus on biblical stories, their characters, and moral lessons. For example:
  • Peter’s encounter with Cornelius.
  • Paul’s conversion and missionary journeys.

7. Answer Questions Strategically

• For objectives, carefully read the options and eliminate incorrect ones.
• For essays, write clear and concise answers, starting with the main point and adding relevant details.

8. Pray Before the Exam

• Pray for understanding and retention of what you’ve studied. Trust God to guide you during the exam.

9. Stay Confident and Focused

• Enter the exam hall with confidence. Avoid distractions and focus on the questions.

Best wishes.