Practice neco christian_religious_studies 2018 Past Questions

Question 1 View Details

According to a scholarly reconstruction, the census mentioned in Luke occurred in \(4\) AD. Jesus began his public ministry at age \(30\) and was crucified after completing three full Jewish feast cycles, each lasting one year. In which year (AD) was the crucifixion according to this reconstruction?

A. 39

Correct B. 37

C. 36

D. 38

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2 View Details

John, a Christian employee, discovers that his company is about to lay off \(10\%\) of its workforce to cut costs. Among those to be laid off is his close friend, who also happens to be his brother‑in‑law. The company requests that John sign a confidentiality agreement not to disclose the layoff plans before they are announced publicly. However, John also knows that the layoff will cause severe hardship for his friend's family. According to Christian ethical teaching, which principle should John prioritize: (i) the duty of honesty and confidentiality to his employer, or (ii) the duty of love and compassion toward his friend? Provide the principle that takes precedence and briefly justify your answer.

A. John should give equal weight to both duties and seek a compromise.

B. The duty of honesty and confidentiality to his employer takes precedence.

Correct C. The duty of love and compassion toward his friend takes precedence.

D. The principle of personal financial gain should be prioritized over both duties.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3 View Details

According to the Book of Numbers, \(603{,}550\) men aged twenty years and above were counted. If these men represent exactly \(25\%\) of the total Israelite population at that time, estimate the total number of Israelites. Then, a later tradition states that the total population was two million. Calculate the percentage by which the census estimate exceeds the traditional figure, rounded to one decimal place.

A. 19.8

Correct B. 20.7

C. 22.5

D. 18.9

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4 View Details

Jesus performed three miracles in the following order: (1) turning water into wine at a wedding, (2) healing a nobleman's son, and (3) feeding a crowd of five thousand with five loaves and two fish. The healing occurred exactly three days after the first miracle. The feeding miracle occurred after an unknown number of days, but the total interval from the first miracle to the feeding miracle was twelve days. How many days after the healing miracle did the feeding miracle occur?

A. 10

Correct B. 9

C. 6

D. 8

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5 View Details

In the Parable of the Sower, a farmer sowed \(120\) seeds. Of these, \(30\%\) fell on the path and were eaten, \(25\%\) fell on rocky ground and each produced \(2\) seeds, \(20\%\) fell among thorns and each produced \(1\) seed, and the remaining seeds fell on good soil and each produced \(5\) seeds. How many seeds were harvested in total?

A. 264

Correct B. 234

C. 204

D. 258

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6 View Details

According to a passage, after the first three miracles performed by Jesus, the number of people healed was equal to the number of people still sick. After the next two miracles (i.e., after five miracles in total), the number of people healed was five times the number of people still sick. If after the fifth miracle exactly 30 people had been healed, how many people were healed by each miracle?

Correct A. 6

B. 5

C. 8

D. 7

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7 View Details

Abraham was 75 years old when Isaac was born and lived to 175 years. How many years did he live after Isaac's birth? Compute \(175-75\).

A. 75

Correct B. 100

C. 125

D. 175

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8 View Details

In the Parable of the Lost Sheep, a shepherd leaves 99 sheep to search for one lost sheep. He checks each sheep for 2 minutes and, once the lost sheep is found, spends an additional 30 minutes caring for it. In the Parable of the Lost Coin, a woman searches her house for a lost coin among 100 coins, examining 5 coins per minute. Assuming each search is worst‑case (the lost item is found last), how many minutes does each search take, and which search takes longer?

A. Shepherd: 228 minutes; Woman: 25 minutes; the shepherd's search is longer

B. Shepherd: 210 minutes; Woman: 20 minutes; the woman's search is longer

Correct C. Shepherd: 228 minutes; Woman: 20 minutes; the shepherd's search is longer

D. Shepherd: 228 minutes; Woman: 20 minutes; the woman's search is longer

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9 View Details

In the Parable of the Sower, a farmer sows 120 seeds. \(\frac{1}{4}\) fall on the path and are eaten, \(\frac{1}{3}\) fall on rocky ground and each produces only half a seed, \(\frac{1}{5}\) fall among thorns and produce no seed, and the remainder fall on good soil, each yielding 3 seeds. How many seeds are produced in total?

A. 124

B. 104

C. 72

Correct D. 98

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10 View Details

According to the Genesis creation account, on which day did God create the sun, moon, and stars?

A. Fifth day

Correct B. Fourth day

C. First day

D. Second day

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11 View Details

According to the Synoptic Gospels, the ratio of miracles performed by Jesus in Galilee to those performed in Judea is \( \frac{3}{2} \). If the total number of miracles recorded is 30 and exactly 2 of the Galilean miracles were healings of lepers, how many Galilean miracles were not leper healings?

Correct A. 16

B. 20

C. 28

D. 10

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12 View Details

After his resurrection, Jesus appeared to his disciples over a period of 35 days. If the first appearance occurred on the first day after the resurrection and subsequent appearances happened every \(5\) days, with the last appearance occurring on the \(31\)st day, how many appearances did Jesus make in total during this period?

Correct A. 7

B. 8

C. 5

D. 6

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13 View Details

Jesus told a total of 12 parables. Five of them concern the Kingdom of God, three concern forgiveness, and the remaining parables concern other topics. If a student randomly selects one of the parables that is not about the Kingdom of God, what is the probability that it is about forgiveness? Express your answer as a common fraction.

A. \frac{2}{7}

B. \frac{5}{7}

Correct C. \frac{3}{7}

D. \frac{3}{12}

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14 View Details

According to biblical chronology, the prophet Isaiah began his ministry in the 8th year of King Uzziah's reign, which corresponds to 740\,BCE. Isaiah prophesied for 55 years. King Hezekiah began to reign 12 years after Isaiah started his ministry, and his reign lasted 29 years. In which year (BCE) did King Hezekiah's reign end?

Correct A. 699 BCE

B. 704 BCE

C. 698 BCE

D. 690 BCE

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15 View Details

An annual service budget of \(108{,}000\) naira is to be divided among three projects: feeding the poor, building a school, and supporting missionaries. The allocation must satisfy: (i) the feeding project receives twice the amount given to the missionaries; (ii) the school project receives 20\% more than the feeding project; (iii) each project receives at least \(30{,}000\) naira. Determine the amount allocated to each project.

A. Missionaries: 15,000 naira, Feeding: 30,000 naira, School: 36,000 naira

Correct B. Missionaries: 20,000 naira, Feeding: 40,000 naira, School: 48,000 naira

C. Missionaries: 30,000 naira, Feeding: 60,000 naira, School: 72,000 naira

D. Missionaries: 25,000 naira, Feeding: 50,000 naira, School: 60,000 naira

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16 View Details

According to Genesis, light was created on day \(1\) and the sun on day \(4\). What is the interval in days between the creation of light and the creation of the sun?

A. 2

B. 5

C. 4

Correct D. 3

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17 View Details

The prophet Elijah ministered for 12 years before being taken up, and his successor Elisha ministered for 52 years. Express the ratio \( \frac{12}{52} \) in lowest terms and give the denominator of that fraction.

A. 26

Correct B. 13

C. 12

D. 4

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18 View Details

Abraham was \(75\) years old when God called him to leave Haran, and he lived to be \(175\) years old. How many years did Abraham live after the call?

A. 125

B. 250

C. 150

Correct D. 100

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19 View Details

Paul undertook five missionary journeys. Their durations were: first - 2 years and 4 months; second - 1 year and 8 months; third - 3 years; fourth - 1 year and 6 months; fifth - 2 years. What is the total duration of all five journeys expressed in months?

A. 118

B. 130

C. 124

Correct D. 126

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20 View Details

A farmer owns 120 acres of land. Christian stewardship requires that at least 25 % of his land be set aside for a community garden. He also wants the area planted with wheat to be at least twice the area of the community garden. What is the greatest possible number of acres he can allocate to wheat while satisfying both conditions?

A. 80

B. 75

Correct C. 90

D. 60

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21 View Details

A believer claims that he is saved solely by faith, yet he insists that regular tithing is required for his justification. Using Pauline doctrine, evaluate whether tithing is a condition for justification. Cite two relevant Pauline passages and explain how they support your conclusion.

A. Tithing must be practiced for salvation; justification is achieved by obedience, supported by Galatians 5:6 and 2 Corinthians 5:21.

Correct B. Tithing is not a condition for justification; justification is by faith alone, as taught in Romans 3:28 and Ephesians 2:8‑9, which state that a person is justified by faith apart from works of the law.

C. According to Paul, justification requires regular tithing; see Romans 13:7 and 1 Timothy 6:18 as evidence.

D. Tithing is a necessary condition for justification; justification comes through works, as indicated in Romans 4:3 and James 2:24.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22 View Details

According to the synoptic Gospels, Jesus performed a miracle in which a small amount of food fed a large crowd. Identify the miracle, state the exact number of people fed, and explain how the quantities of loaves and fishes relate to an Old‑Testament type‑scene of divine provision.

A. The miracle is the feeding of the 4,000 (Mark 8:1‑10); about 4,000 men (plus women and children) were fed with seven loaves and a few fishes, which loosely echo the seven baskets of manna and show God's generous provision.

B. The miracle is the feeding of the 5,000 (Matthew 14:13‑21); about 5,000 men (plus women and children) were fed with three loaves and four fishes, which mistakenly ties the event to the three loaves of the Passover offering rather than the manna.

C. The miracle is the feeding of the 5,000 (Matthew 14:13‑21); about 5,000 men (plus women and children) were fed with five loaves and two fishes, which are incorrectly linked to the five plagues of Egypt instead of the Old‑Testament manna narrative.

Correct D. The miracle is the feeding of the 5,000 (Matthew 14:13‑21); about 5,000 men (plus women and children) were fed with five loaves and two fishes, which typologically recall the five loaves of manna and illustrate God's super‑abundant provision.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23 View Details

In Acts 15 the Jerusalem Council addressed three major issues concerning Gentile believers. List these three issues, state the council's decision regarding circumcision, and analyse how that decision influenced Paul's subsequent missionary strategy.

Correct A. The three issues were (i) circumcision of Gentiles, (ii) keeping the Mosaic ceremonial law, and (iii) the validity of their baptism. The council decided that Gentiles need not be circumcised, only to observe a few prohibitions. This enabled Paul to evangelise Gentiles without requiring full Law‑observance, shaping his strategy of preaching faith in Christ alone and facilitating rapid church growth.

B. The three issues were (i) the inclusion of Gentiles in the priesthood, (ii) the requirement to keep the Mosaic ceremonial law, and (iii) the validity of their baptism. The council decided that Gentiles could be admitted to the priesthood but still had to be circumcised, which caused Paul to delay his missionary journeys.

C. The three issues were (i) the requirement of dietary laws, (ii) the authority of the Jerusalem elders, and (iii) the use of the Hebrew language in worship. The council decided that Gentiles must observe all dietary restrictions, which forced Paul to focus his missions on Jewish communities rather than Gentiles.

D. The three issues were (i) the necessity of circumcision, (ii) the observance of the Sabbath, and (iii) the legitimacy of the Jerusalem temple tax. The council decided that circumcision was optional but required Gentiles to keep the Sabbath, leading Paul to adapt his preaching to include Sabbath observance.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24 View Details

A Christian hospital must allocate one of two available kidneys. Patient A is a 45‑year‑old non‑addict with a projected 10‑year survival; Patient B is a 30‑year‑old recovering drug addict who has shown genuine repentance and has a projected 8‑year survival. Using the Christian ethical principles of sanctity of life, justice, and mercy, decide which patient should receive the kidney and justify your decision.

A. The kidney should be given to Patient B. Christian mercy, however, dictates that a person with a history of addiction should not be rewarded, so the organ should instead be offered to the non‑addict.

Correct B. The kidney should be given to Patient B. While both lives are equally sacred, Christian mercy and the opportunity for redemption justify prioritising the younger, repentant addict despite the slightly shorter projected survival.

C. The kidney should be given to Patient A. Because both lives are equally sacred, the principle of beneficence requires allocating the organ to the patient with the greatest expected lifespan.

D. The kidney should be given to Patient A. Christian justice and the longer projected survival favor the older non‑addict, making him the more appropriate recipient.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25 View Details

Paul uses three distinct metaphors for the Church in his letters: the body, the temple, and the bride. Identify the specific epistle and verse where each metaphor appears, explain the theological nuance each metaphor conveys, and discuss how the three together shape Paul's overall ecclesiology.

A. Body - Romans 12:4‑5 (the Church is described as a single body, emphasizing spiritual gifts rather than distinct members).

B. Temple - 1 Thessalonians 4:16‑17 (the Church is portrayed as a temple awaiting Christ's return, which misplaces the metaphor).

Correct C. Body - 1 Corinthians 12:12‑27 (the Church is the one body of Christ, each member distinct yet indispensable). Temple - Ephesians 2:19‑22 (the Church is being built together as a holy temple on Christ, the living cornerstone). Bride - Ephesians 5:25‑27 and 2 Corinthians 11:2 (the Church is the bride of Christ, called to be presented without blemish). The body metaphor stresses functional unity and diversity, the temple metaphor stresses holiness and Christ as foundation, and the bride metaphor stresses covenant love and future consummation. Combined, they give Paul a holistic view of the Church as a united, holy, and beloved community awaiting its ultimate union with Christ.

D. Bride - Galatians 5:22‑23 (the Church is called the bride, focusing on the fruit of the Spirit, which is inaccurate).

Correct Answer: C

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