Practice neco christian_religious_studies 2017 Past Questions

Question 1 View Details

According to Genesis, Abraham was \(75\) years old when he left Haran. He spent \(3\) years traveling to Canaan and then lived there for \(22\) years before the birth of Isaac. How old was Abraham when Isaac was born?

A. 105

B. 95

Correct C. 100

D. 110

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2 View Details

Historical records indicate that Paul's first missionary journey lasted \(4\) years and his second journey lasted \(6\) years. The third journey lasted a period equal to half the total duration of the first two journeys combined. The third journey began immediately after the Council of Jerusalem and concluded in AD \(62\). In which year was the Council of Jerusalem held?

A. 60

Correct B. 57

C. 58

D. 56

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3 View Details

According to the Genesis creation account, light was created on day 1, sky on day 2, land and vegetation on day 3, sun, moon and stars on day 4, fish and birds on day 5, and land animals and humans on day 6. If each day is considered to be exactly \(24\) hours, how many total hours did it take for the creation of humans?

A. 168

B. 120

Correct C. 144

D. 72

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4 View Details

The crucifixion of Jesus occurred at 3:00 PM on Friday. Jewish days begin at sunset, approximately 6:00 PM. The resurrection is reported to have taken place at sunrise on the third day, about 6:00 AM. How many hours elapsed from the moment of crucifixion to the moment of resurrection?

A. 42

B. 36

Correct C. 39

D. 45

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5 View Details

The New Testament records five post‑resurrection appearances of Jesus: (i) to Mary Magdalene alone, (ii) to two disciples on the road to Emmaus, (iii) to the eleven disciples in a locked room, (iv) to Thomas a week later, and (v) on the mountain in Galilee where he gave the Great Commission. Suppose each appearance lasted the average duration of \(45\) minutes, but some appearances lasted twice this average. If the total time Jesus spent appearing after his resurrection was exactly \(6\) hours, how many of the five appearances must have lasted twice the average duration?

Correct A. 3

B. 2

C. 1

D. 4

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6 View Details

According to the four Gospels, the numbers of miracles recorded are: Matthew 8, Mark 6, Luke 7, and John 7. It is known that 4 miracles appear in both Matthew and Mark, 3 in both Matthew and Luke, 2 in both Mark and Luke, and exactly 1 miracle is recorded in all three Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke). Additionally, 2 miracles are recorded in John and at least one Synoptic Gospel, and exactly one miracle is recorded in all four Gospels. How many distinct miracles are recorded across the four Gospels?

Correct A. 18

B. 19

C. 20

D. 17

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7 View Details

According to biblical chronology, Moses was 80 years old at the Exodus and lived to be 120 years. The Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years before entering Canaan. Two cohorts are identified: Cohort A consisted of individuals who were 20 years old at the time of the Exodus, and Cohort B consisted of individuals who were 30 years old at the time of the Exodus. Historical records indicate that the average lifespan of Cohort A was 70 years, while that of Cohort B was 85 years. Assuming all members of each cohort survived the wandering period, what is the difference in years between the deaths of the last members of Cohort B and Cohort A after the entry into Canaan?

A. 10

B. 0

C. 15

Correct D. 5

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8 View Details

During a life‑threatening surgery, a doctor must decide whether to administer a medication that will save the mother's life but will inevitably cause the death of the unborn child. According to Catholic moral theology, which principle permits the doctor to proceed, and what are the essential conditions that must be satisfied for that principle to apply?

A. principle of autonomy

B. principle of beneficence

C. principle of proportionality

Correct D. principle of double effect

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9 View Details

In a survey of 500 Christians, 60 % believe that justification comes by faith alone, while 40 % hold that faith together with works is required. Among those who believe in faith alone, 30 % attend church weekly; among those who believe in faith plus works, 70 % attend weekly. (i) What percentage of the total surveyed attend church weekly? (ii) If the church wishes to achieve at least 50 % weekly attendance and the attendance rate among the faith‑alone group can be increased while the other group's rate remains unchanged, by how many percentage points must the faith‑alone group's weekly attendance increase?

A. 8.33

B. 5.33

Correct C. 6.67

D. 10.00

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10 View Details

The Last Supper began at \(7{:}00\) PM on Thursday. The crucifixion occurred at \(3{:}00\) PM on Friday. The burial was completed at \(5{:}00\) PM on Friday. The first appearance of the risen Jesus was witnessed at \(6{:}00\) AM on Sunday. Calculate the total elapsed time from the start of the Last Supper to the first appearance of the risen Jesus, expressing your answer in hours.

A. 55

B. 57

C. 61

Correct D. 59

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11 View Details

According to Genesis, Abraham was \(75\) years old when he left Haran and was \(100\) years old when his son Isaac was born. If Abraham lived to be \(175\) years old, how many years did he live after Isaac's birth?

Correct A. 75

B. 85

C. 65

D. 100

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12 View Details

In a theological model, a believer receives 120 salvation points from faith alone. Additional good‑works points are added, but the total points cannot exceed 200, otherwise the believer attains full sanctification. The believer can earn points from three types of works: feeding the poor (6 points per act), visiting the sick (8 points per act), and teaching (10 points per act). The believer performed twice as many feeding acts as visiting acts, and the number of teaching acts is four less than the number of feeding acts. If the believer's total points after these works is exactly the threshold for full sanctification, how many acts of each type did the believer perform?

Correct A. Feeding: 6, Visiting: 3, Teaching: 2

B. Feeding: 7, Visiting: 3, Teaching: 3

C. Feeding: 4, Visiting: 2, Teaching: 0

D. Feeding: 8, Visiting: 4, Teaching: 4

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13 View Details

According to the genealogy in Matthew 1, there are three groups of \(14\) generations each, from Abraham to David, from David to the exile in Babylon, and from the exile to Jesus. If the average span of a generation is estimated at \(28\) years, what is the approximate number of years covered from Abraham to Jesus?

Correct A. 1176

B. 1260

C. 1120

D. 1400

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14 View Details

A Christian follows the principle of stewardship by allocating \(10\%\) of his weekly income to tithes and \(5\%\) to charitable giving. After these allocations, he sets aside an emergency fund equal to \(20\%\) of the remaining amount. If his weekly income is ₦10,000, how much does he allocate to the emergency fund?

A. 1900

B. 1800

Correct C. 1700

D. 2000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15 View Details

According to Genesis, God created light on day \(1\) and created the sun on day \(4\). How many days passed between the creation of light and the creation of the sun?

A. 4

B. 2

Correct C. 3

D. 5

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16 View Details

Jesus answered Peter's question on forgiveness by saying, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy times seven" (Matt 18:22). A student adds the numbers and claims the limit is 77 times. Based on Jesus' teaching, what is the correct interpretation of the number of times one should forgive?

A. Forgiveness should be given exactly 77 times.

B. One should forgive up to 70 times.

C. Forgiveness is limited to seven times.

Correct D. Forgiveness is unlimited; one should forgive without keeping count.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17 View Details

The Parable of the Good Samaritan is recorded in Luke 10:25‑37, while the Parable of the Lost Sheep appears in Luke 15:3‑7. If a student reads the Gospel of Luke sequentially, which parable will they encounter first, and what common theme do both parables illustrate?

A. The Lost Sheep; both illustrate forgiveness and redemption.

B. The Lost Sheep; both illustrate compassion and caring for those in need.

C. The Good Samaritan; both illustrate forgiveness and redemption.

Correct D. The Good Samaritan; both illustrate compassion and caring for those in need.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18 View Details

Isaiah prophesies a ‘suffering servant' (Isa 53) and Jeremiah speaks of a ‘new covenant' (Jer 31). If a theologian argues that both prophets point to the same future reality, what theological concept are they anticipating?

A. The rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem (fulfilled in Christ).

B. The final judgment and separation of the righteous and the wicked (fulfilled in Christ).

Correct C. The coming Messiah who establishes the new covenant (fulfilled in Christ).

D. The gathering of all nations under a universal monarchy (fulfilled in Christ).

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19 View Details

Jesus delivered the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3‑12. How many distinct Beatitudes are there in this passage?

A. 9

Correct B. 8

C. 10

D. 7

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20 View Details

Paul's three missionary journeys lasted 3 years, 2 years and 3 years respectively, during which he founded churches in 13 cities. After completing the journeys he spent 5 years in Antioch before his final imprisonment. Define ‘missionary efficiency' as the number of churches founded per year of journey time only. What is Paul's missionary efficiency, expressed to two decimal places?

A. 1.00

B. 1.50

Correct C. 1.63

D. 1.62

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21 View Details

Historical records indicate that the Jerusalem Council took place in the year 49 AD. Paul's second missionary journey began exactly one year after the Council. He spent the first ten months of that journey in Philippi, then traveled to Thessalonica where he stayed for four months before departing. He wrote his letter to the Thessalonians no later than three months after leaving Thessalonica. In which year did Paul write the letter to the Thessalonians?

A. 52

B. 53

Correct C. 51

D. 50

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22 View Details

According to tradition, after the encounter at the burning bush Moses spent three months in the wilderness before returning to Egypt, and then negotiated with Pharaoh for seven months before the first of the ten plagues began. Each subsequent plague occurred exactly five days after the previous one. Assuming each month has 30 days, calculate the total number of days from the burning bush encounter to the crossing of the Red Sea, which took place immediately after the tenth plague.

A. 330

B. 360

Correct C. 345

D. 315

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23 View Details

Jesus began his public ministry on the first day of the Jewish month of Nisan in the year he turned 30, and he was crucified on the day of preparation for Passover three years later. How many Passover feasts did he celebrate during his ministry?

A. 3

Correct B. 2

C. 4

D. 1

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24 View Details

In the parable of the talents, a master gave three servants 5, 8 and 12 talents respectively. The first two servants each doubled the amount they received, while the third servant buried his talent and returned it unchanged. The master rewarded each of the first two servants with a bonus equal to 50 % of the profit they made, and he took back the 12 talents from the third servant as a penalty. What total number of talents did the master end up with after giving the bonuses and taking back the third servant's talent?

A. 46.0

Correct B. 44.5

C. 38.5

D. 42.5

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25 View Details

A church community has 120 volunteer‑hours available each week for three ministries: feeding the poor (F), teaching Sunday school (T), and caring for the elderly (E). The ratio of hours allocated to feeding to teaching is \(3:2\). The hours for caring for the elderly are 10 fewer than the sum of the other two allocations. After a special event, the community decides to increase the feeding ministry hours by 20 % while keeping the total weekly hours at 120, by reducing the teaching and elderly ministries proportionally. Determine the new weekly hours for feeding, teaching, and elderly ministries respectively (round each to one decimal place).

A. 48.0, 24.0, 48.0

B. 47.5, 23.0, 49.5

C. 45.6, 22.8, 51.6

Correct D. 46.8, 23.5, 49.7

Correct Answer: D

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