CRS Exam Questions for SS2 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 SS2 Second Term

CRS Exam Questions for SS2 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 four (4) out of the seven (7) 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. Aaron was chosen to assist Moses in liberating the Israelites because
A. Moses was a stammerer
B. God had lost confidence in Moses
C. the Israelites murmured against Moses leadership
D. Moses was old and would soon die

2. The miraculous crossing of the red sea by the Israelites shows
A. God’s guidance and protection over his people
B. the ill-equipped army of pharaoh
C. God’s fulfillment of his promises to destroy the Egyptians
D. Moses as a reliance leader

3. According to the first story of creation, all created things were approved by God because they were all
A. subject to man’s authority
B. good in God’s sight
C. made to man’s taste
D. according to their own kind

4. What did God create on the Seventh day according to the first creation account?
A. nothing             B. light
C. sea creatures     D. man

5. “For this reason, a man leaves his father and mother to be united with his wife and the two become”
A. man and woman
B. helpmates
C. one flesh
D. husband and wife

6. Jacob loved Joseph more than his siblings because he was
A. the eldest son
B. more powerful than all of them
C. a dreamer
D. the son of his old age

7. When Joseph was sent to see the welfare of his brothers, he met them pasturing at
A. wilderness of Sin
B. Shechem
C. Dothan
D. Bethel

8. Moses experienced the burning bush that was not consumed at
A. Midian         B. Horeb
C. Nebo           D. Meriba

9. God provided water for the Israelites by asking Moses to strike the rock at
A. Sinai                B. Massah
C. Rephidim        D. Paran

10. The quality that distinguished Joshua and Caleb from the other spies was their
A. over-confidence in themselves
B. preparedness to face odds
C. knowledge of their enemies
D. absolute trust in God

11. Who among the following did God direct Moses to appoint as his successor?
A. Aaron                 B. Joshua
C. Eleazar               D. Caleb

12. As part of his commissioning, God directed Moses to make his successor stand before a priest
A. Eleazar            B. Aaron
C. Samuel            D. Eli

13. Samuel’s disagreement with Saul was caused mainly by
A. hatred               B. disobedience
C. intolerance        D. arrogance

14. David’s respect and humility for the Lord’s anointed was depicted in
A. his refusal to kill Saul
B. returning Saul’s spear and jar
C. giving Saul a decent burial
D. the way Abner was humiliated

15. The sovereignty of God is manifested in
A. His ability to own everything
B. His being the controller of the universe
C. His creation of man
D. His resting and blessing the seventh day

16. David spared Saul’s life but decided to take away his
A. bow and arrow
B. bow, arrow and spear
C. royal crown and amulet
D. spear and iron shield

17. The name Moses means
A. baptized in water
B. abandoned in water
C. drawn out of water
D. washed in water

18. The destruction of the cities of Ai and Bethel was the conquest of
A. Moses           B. Aaron
C. Caleb            D. Joshua

19. God gave the Israelites quails and manna in
A. the wilderness of Pihahiroth
B. the wilderness of Sin
C. Mount Horeb
D. Rephidim

20. The Israelites under Barak defeated the Canaanite troops led by
A. Sisera               B. Jael
C. Deborah          D. Abinoam

21. Before their defeat by Barak, the Canaanites had oppressed the Israelites for
A. 15 years          B. 25 years
C. 20 years          D. 30 years

22. God led the Israelites in the wilderness in the day by
A. a pillar of fire
B. the rod of Moses
C. the bronze serpent
D. a pillar of cloud

23. When Elijah declared drought in Israel, God commanded and he was fed at the brook Cherith by
A. the widow of Zarephath
B. ravens
C. generous people
D. the servants of the king

24. One reason for Elijah’s relocation to Zarephath during the time of the draught was because
A. of lack of water
B. his life was under threat
C. he was invited by a widow
D. God was no longer able to feed him

25. Which of the following practices was not associated with the sons of Eli?
A. Forceful taking of the raw sacrificial meat
B. total disregard for the advice of the worshippers
C. having great regard for their father’s advice
D. treating the offering of the Lord with contempt

26. Eli’s culpability for his sons’ sins in the matter of sacrifices was that he
A. he shared in the meat taken by force
B. rejected people’s accusations against his sons
C. he sided with his sons
D. he was not strict in disciplining his sons

27. David was described as ‘a man after God’s own heart’, because
A. he accepted and lamented his sins
B. he planned to build a temple
C. he composed some of the psalms
D. all of the above

28. Samuel disagreement with Saul was caused by Saul’s ____________.
A. obedience         B. disobedience
C. materialism       D. spiritualism

29. The first King of Israel lost his throne, because he ____________.
A. was wicked and lost battles
B. was crude and weak
C. was very irresponsible
D. lost the support of Yahweh

30. ____________ Was the prophet that was sent to rebuke David for his adulterous sin.
A. Elijah               B. Nathan
C. Uriah               D. Adonijah

31. The division of the Hebrew kingdom was caused by the maladministration of king ____________.
A. Rehoboam        B. Jeroboham
C. Jeboash             D. Solomon

32. One of the evils which the marital alliances of Solomon brought to Israel was the worship of ____________.
A. sun gods
B. moon gods
C. sea gods
D. foreign gods

33. Solomon oppressed his people and deprived them of their freedom when he made them ____________.
A. to pay heavy taxes
B. to do forced labour
C. to provide luxuries for his household
D. all of the above

34. During the reign of Ahab, the supremacy of God was championed by ____________.
A. Elisha             B. Hazel
C. Elijah              D. Obadiah

35. Which of the following was the consequence of Ahab’s greed on the house of Naboth?
A. the house of Ahab broke into two factions
B. Elijah pronounced famine on Israel
C. There was total destruction of Ahab’s dynasty
D. Ahab’s dynasty was taken in exile

36. When God ordered famine on Israel, Elijah was fed by the Ravens at _____________.
A. River Jordan
B. Mount Carmel
C. Brooke Cherith
D. the plain of Moab

37. Submitting to the will of God entails
A. letting God have his way in all things
B. being insistent till God grants our requests
C. forcing ourselves to obey God
D. telling God to do as we want

38. David submitted to the will of God by
A. killing God’s enemies
B. accepting to be king of Israel
C. accepting the death of his son as God’s doing
D. divorcing Bathsheba

39. David didn’t kill Saul in the wilderness of Ziph because
A. Saul was surrounded by a powerful army
B. Saul was the Lord’s anointed
C. he was a brave warrior
D. Saul escaped

40. Jonah submitted to the will of God by
A. begging to be vomited by the fish
B. escaping in a ship
C. accusing the Ninevites of many sins
D. preaching in Nineveh

41. When God said to Solomon, “Ask what I shall give you,” he asked for
A. riches
B. wisdom and knowledge
C. the death of his enemies
D. long life

42. Solomon’s wisdom was made manifest when he
A. married many beautiful women
B. counseled the Queen of Sheba
C. judged the case between two harlots
D. built a Church

43. At Gibeon, God promised Solomon a long life if he could
A. build a temple for him
B. keep his commandments
C. utter several proverbs
D. reduce the number of his wives

44. From the belly of the fish, Jonah prayed to God having been there
A. 40 days and 40 nights
B. 7 days and 7 nights
C. 10 days and 7 nights
D. 3 days and 3 nights

45. Solomon’s wisdom was abused when he
A. married women from foreign lands
B. made a treaty with the king of Tyre
C. uttered too many proverbs
D. welcomed the Queen of Sheba

46. The episode of David and Bathsheba was in violation of God’s commandments numbers
A. five and six
B. seven and nine
C. six and nine
D. one and four

47. During the building of the Temple, Solomon solicited help from
A. his brethren
B. Hiram, the king of Tyre
C. Prophet Nathan
D. Israelite taxpayers

48. At Solomon’s death, he was succeeded by his son named
A. Jeroboam          B. Absalom
C. Saul                   D. Rehoboam

49. The northern tribes of Israel seceded from the southern tribes during the kingship of
A. Rehoboam         B. Saul
C. Ahab                  D. Eli

50. Which of the following did not form part of what led to the famous uprising between the northern and the southern tribes in Israel
A. the king’s refusal to grant the people’s request
B. the advice of the youth to the king
C. the choice of candidate as king
D. the policy of forced labour

51. The prophet who prophesied the division of the Israelite kingdom into two was
A. Elijah          B. Ahijah
C. Elisha          D. Nathan

52. Naboth would not give his vineyard to Ahab because it was
A. better than the king’s offer
B. under cultivation
C. undervalued by the king
D. inherited from his father

53. One other misgiving during Ahab’s reign as king of Israel was
A. allowing the rebuilding of Jericho
B. underpaying for Naboth’s vineyard
C. marrying many foreign women
D. not building a temple for God

54. One method employed by Jezebel in an attempt to snatch Naboth’s vineyard was by
A. exiling Naboth
B. reporting Naboth to the elders
C. asking for the proclamation of a fast
D. offering Naboth bribes

55. The condemnation of King Ahab by Prophet Elijah was not because of his
A. marriage to Jezebel
B. ascension to the throne
C. worship of baal
D. erection of an altar for Baal

56. When Elijah pronounced heavy punishment against Ahab and his family, Ahab reacted by
A. chasing Elijah away
B. threatening the life of Elijah
C. reporting him to his wife
D. calling Elijah an enemy of Israel

57. Elijah and the prophets of Baal proved the true God on Mount ______________.
A. Ebal              B. Carmel
C. Horeb           D. Pisgah

58. The contest on Mount Carmel was to demonstrate that _____________.
A. Baal was the God of Israel
B. Baal controlled nature
C. Ahab had won Israel for Baal
D. Yahweh was supreme to other gods

59. The book of law was found by ___________ during the reign of Josiah.
A. Shaphan             B. Hilkiah
C. Isaiah                  D. Zedekiah

60. The greatest achievement of King Josiah of Judah was _____________.
A. the expansion of his territory
B. his religious reforms
C. his obedience to the words of the Prophets
D. the Deuteronomic reform of 62 B.C.

61. The leader of the Jews who rebuilt Jerusalem after the exile was ______________.
A. Ezra              B. Nehemiah
C. Jeremiah      D. Zedekiah

62. The two tribes in Israel that led in the rebuilding of the temple after the exile were _____________ and ____________.
A. Judah and Benjamin
B. Manasseh and Reuben
C. Judah and Ephraim
D. Naphtali and Joseph

63. The prophet who told the Syrian commander to wash himself in river Jordan was
A. Elisha               B. Elijah
C. Nathan            D. Gehazi

64. When Naaman returned to thank the prophet with gifts after being cured, the prophet
A. asked his servant to collect them
B. collected them himself
C. rejected them
D. collected part of the gifts

65. The Syrian commander initially declined to go and wash in the Jordan because
A. it was dirty water
B. he felt rivers in Damascus were better
C. he didn’t believe the prophet
D. his leprosy needed medication, not miracle

66. Gehazi became a leper because of his
A. stubbornness        B. waywardness
C. carelessness          D. greed

67. When God ordered famine in Israel, Elijah was fed by the ravens at
A. brook Cherith
B. River Jordan
C. River Kishon
D. Mount Carmel

68. Elijah destroyed the prophets of Baal
A. as an act of revenge
B. as an act of sacrifice
C. to oppose Baal worship
D. to shame Jezebel

69. The prophets of Baal were killed on
A. Mount Carmel
B. Mount Kishon
C. Mount Sinai
D. Mount Calvary

70. Prophet Elijah was a native of
A. Nineveh         B. Jerusalem
C. Jericho           D. Tishbe

71. Before God sent rain in Israel after Elijah’s pronouncement, the drought had lasted for
A. three years
B. six months
C. six years
D. twelve years

72. The sending of the rain on Israel after the drought shows
A. Elijah as a powerful prophet
B. Baal cannot be trusted
C. God’s supremacy over nature
D. Jezebel was shamed

73. Darkness was not created during the creation because
A. the earth was full of water
B. darkness was already in existence
C. God wanted to have day and night
D. God’s spirit was over the waters

74. A man leaves his parents and cleaves to his wife and they become
A. one flesh
B. man and woman
C. father and mother of the house
D. bone and flesh

75. Jacob loved Joseph more than his siblings because he was
A. his mother Rachael was Jacob’s favourite
B. the firstborn
C. the son of his old age
D. the last born

76. In Egypt, Joseph was imprisoned because of
A. he was a slave
B. disobeyed his master
C. he ran out of the house
D. He was accused by his master’s wife

77. The name Moses means
A. savior
B. drawn out of water
C. law-giver
D. liberator

78. By removing his sandals before the burning bush, Moses was showing a sense of
A. reverence and submissiveness
B. honour and love
C. humility and respect
D. curiosity and adventure

79. When Moses demanded to know the name of God, God said that His name is
A. Yahweh
B. the Lord of hosts
C. I AM WHO I AM
D. Adonai

80. When Moses stayed away for too long on the mountain, the people of Israel
A. returned to Egypt
B. prayed and fasted
C. embarked on farming
D. made and worshipped an idol

81. The people of Israel were led into the land of Canaan by
A. Moses             B. Joshua
C. Aaron              D. Caleb

82. Prophet Samuel had two worthless sons called
A. Joel and Abiah
B. Hophni and Phinehas
C. Saul and Agag
D. Joshua and Eli

83. The first king of Israel was
A. David son of Jesse
B. Jeroboam son of Nebat
C. Saul son of Kish
D. Ahab son of Omri

84. Who among the following was to ensure the security of King Saul in the wilderness of Ziph?
A. Abimelech            B. Joab
C. Abishai                 D. Abner

85. Three Jews thrown into the fiery furnace came out unhurt because of their faith and
A. strength             B. courage
C. joy                      D. love

86. Ahab was condemned for allowing Jericho to be rebuilt although the city had been
A. under Joshua’s curse
B. devastated by earthquake
C. the scene of fatal accidents
D. the site for Canaanite human sacrifice

87. During the period of the drought, God commanded some ravens to feed Elijah at
A. Mount Carmel
B. in the cave
C. Brook Cherith
D. widow of Zarephath’s house

88. “The Lord forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” The inheritance referred to here is
A. the world          B. the kingship
C. birth                  D. vineyard

89. The king of Judah who suffered in the hands of Nebuchadnezzar was
A. Jehoiachin          B. Zedekiah
C. Manasseh           D. Josiah

90. The king planned to set Daniel over the whole kingdom because
A. an excellent spirit was in him
B. he was the most educated of all
C. he wanted to favour a foreigner
D. Daniel brought information to the king

91. The first situation report about those left in Jerusalem during the exile of Judah was brought by
A. Joshua            B. Zerubbabel
C. Hanani            D. Nehemiah

92. “They have Moses and the prophets. Let them hear them.” This statement was Abraham’s reaction to the
A. the request of Lazarus
B. Justification of Lazarus
C. question from the rich man’s brother
D. rich man’s second request in hell

93. The twelve disciples were advised to respond to any house that did not receive them during their missionary journey by
A. pronouncing Go’s wrath upon them
B. shaking the dust off their feet
C. withdrawing their blessing of peace
D. moving to another destination

94. “My father, if is possible, let this cup pass from me.” This cup signifies
A. suffering and death
B. persecution
C. cry of loneliness
D. spiritual death

95. Before Judas arrived with the crowd to arrest Jesus, Jesus was praying at
A. Bethsaida           B. Calvary
C. Gethsemane       D. Bethany

96. Jesus came to John at River Jordan to
A. Proclaim himself as Messiah
B. disclose himself to John
C. call some of John’s disciples
D. Receive baptism like others

97. Which of the following did not happen after Jesus yielded up his spirit on the cross?
A. the curtain of the was torn into two
B. Joseph of Arimathea removed his body for burial
C. the earth shook, rocks split
D. the tombs of the saints were opened

98. Which of the following miracles shows Jesus’ power over nature?
A. Walking on the sea
B. raising Lazarus from the dead
C. healing of the leper
D. healing of the woman with the issue of blood

99. New life in Christ means
A. paying your tithe regularly
B. helping the poor and the needy
C. being dead to sin
D. getting baptized

100. In his Epistle to the Romans, justification is received through
A. giving of alms
B. moral uprightness
C. observance of the law
D. faith in Jesus

SECTION B: Essay

INSTRUCTION – There are seven (7) questions in this section. Answer any Four (4) questions.

QUESTION 1
a. What problems did the returning exiles face in the rebuilding of the temple?
b. What lessons do we derive from the obstacles that faced them?

QUESTION 2
a. What two (2) suggestions would you give to a present day Jew who faces opposition in the cause of evangelism work?
b. Trace the circumstances that caused the Hebrew boys to be cast into the fiery furnace.

QUESTION 3
In what three (3) ways are the reasons or situations today similar to Josiah’s time?

QUESTION 4
a. Discuss the sources of Solomon’s wisdom and how he misused it.
b. Mention any lesson we ought to learn in (4a) above.

QUESTION 5
a. Explain the circumstances that led to the rejection of Saul as the King of Israel.
b. Mention two consequences of Saul’s rejection as King.

QUESTION 6
a. Describe the escape of the Israelites from Egypt.
b. In what two ways was the event significance to Israel?

QUESTION 7
a. Explain how Eli failed as parent.
b. In what Six ways did Israel suffer as result of Eli’s parental irresponsibility?
c. State three lessons that can be derived from the attitude of Eli.

Answers to CRS Exam Questions for SS2 Second Term

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of CRS exam questions for SS2 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 SS2 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. Problems faced by returning exiles in rebuilding the temple:

• Opposition from neighboring nations.
• Limited resources and financial constraints.
• Disagreements among the people and leaders.

b. Lessons derived from the obstacles:

• Persistence in the face of adversity.
• Unity and cooperation are essential for success.
• Trust in God’s guidance through challenges.

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QUESTION 2

a. Suggestions to a present-day Jew facing opposition in evangelism:

• Pray for strength and courage in the face of challenges.
• Engage in peaceful dialogue to share faith and beliefs.

b. Circumstances leading to the Hebrew boys’ cast into the fiery furnace:

• They refused to worship King Nebuchadnezzar’s golden image.
• They stood firm in their faith despite the king’s decree.

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QUESTION 3

Three ways the situations today are similar to Josiah’s time:

• Moral and spiritual decay in society.
• Religious reforms and efforts to return to righteousness.
• Rejection of God’s teachings by a majority of people.

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QUESTION 4

a. Sources of Solomon’s wisdom and how he misused it:

• His wisdom came from God through divine gifting.
• He misused it by allowing idolatry and marrying foreign wives who led him astray.

b. Lesson to learn:

• Wisdom should be used to honor God and follow His commandments.

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QUESTION 5

a. Circumstances that led to Saul’s rejection as King:

• Saul disobeyed God’s command to destroy the Amalekites.
• He made a rash sacrifice and failed to trust God fully.

b. Two consequences of Saul’s rejection:

• Loss of God’s favor and anointing as King.
• The rise of David as the new anointed King.

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QUESTION 6

a. Escape of the Israelites from Egypt:

• God, through Moses, led the Israelites out of Egypt, parting the Red Sea for their safe passage.

b. Two ways the event was significant to Israel:

• It marked their liberation from slavery.
• It showed God’s power and faithfulness in delivering them.

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QUESTION 7

a. How Eli failed as a parent:

• He did not discipline his sons who were corrupt priests.
• He ignored the misconduct of his children.

b. Six ways Israel suffered as a result of Eli’s parental irresponsibility:

• The Ark of the Covenant was captured by the Philistines.
• Israel lost God’s favor and suffered defeat.
• Eli’s sons were killed in battle.
• The priesthood lost its integrity and honor.
• Eli’s family was cursed and his lineage ended.
• The people of Israel faced spiritual decline.

c. Three lessons from Eli’s attitude:

• Parents must take responsibility for the spiritual upbringing of their children.
• Discipline and correction are vital in the family structure.
• Failure to act on God’s instructions leads to consequences.

How to Pass CRS Exam Questions for SS2 Second Term

Passing your CRS exam questions for SS2 second term requires a combination of preparation, understanding, and strategy. Here are actionable tips to help you excel:

1. Understand the Syllabus:

• Familiarize yourself with the topics outlined in the syllabus for the second term.
• Focus on key themes, Bible stories, and lessons emphasized by your teacher.

2. Study Past Questions:

• Review past exam papers to understand the structure and types of questions asked.
• Practice answering objective questions, short answer questions, and essay-style questions.

3. Read and Memorize Bible Stories:

• CRS is closely tied to biblical stories. Focus on the key figures, events, and lessons in the Bible that are part of your curriculum (like those in the book of Exodus, Kings, and the Prophets).
• Pay attention to the key messages from each story, such as the lessons learned and how they apply to life today.

4. Focus on Important Themes:

• Topics like the life of Jesus, Christian principles, the ten commandments, and moral teachings should be prioritized.
• Understand the causes and effects of certain biblical events and the moral lessons that come with them.

5. Study the Teacher’s Notes:

• Go through your class notes and textbooks. Teachers often provide important pointers on what to focus on for the exam.
• Make summary notes of key points for quick revision.

6. Practice Time Management:

• Practice answering questions within the allotted time frame. The more you practice, the more efficient you’ll become at managing time during the exam.

7. Know the Types of Questions:

• Objective Questions: These require you to choose the correct answer. Pay attention to keywords and Bible verses related to the questions.
• Short Answer Questions: Focus on providing concise, direct answers. Ensure that you explain your answer with relevant biblical references.
• Essay Questions: For these, structure your answers clearly with an introduction, body, and conclusion. Back up your points with Bible verses and explain the significance of the events or teachings.

8. Prayer and Reflection:

• Given the subject matter, incorporating prayer into your study routine can be beneficial, not only for spiritual growth but also for calmness and clarity during the exam.

9. Group Study:

• Consider studying with friends or classmates to discuss difficult topics. Sometimes explaining a concept to others can help reinforce your understanding.

10. Stay Confident and Calm:

• Confidence is key during the exam. Stay calm, read each question carefully, and answer to the best of your ability.

Best wishes