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Question 1 View Details

According to the Genesis creation account, on which day were both fish and birds created?

Correct A. the fifth day

B. the seventh day

C. the sixth day

D. the third day

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2 View Details

The prophet Amos warned that Israel would suffer three separate punishments: 2 years of drought, 3 years of famine, and 4 years of war. Historical records show the drought lasted 2 years, the famine 3 years, and the war 5 years. Which punishment was extended and by how many years?

A. drought, 1 year

B. famine, 1 year

Correct C. war, 1 year

D. war, 2 years

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3 View Details

Jesus began his public ministry at age 30 and it lasted for 3 years. He performed 5 major miracles in the first year, twice as many in the second year, and three fewer in the third year than in the second year. How many total major miracles did he perform?

A. 20

B. 24

C. 26

Correct D. 22

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4 View Details

During the Exodus the Israelites were instructed to give a tithe equal to one‑seventh of their flocks. After the tithe was taken, 12 000 animals remained. How many animals were taken as the tithe?

A. 2,400

B. 1,714

C. 1,500

Correct D. 2,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5 View Details

A shepherd has 100 sheep. He loses one and spends 4 days searching, during which the remaining 99 sheep each eat 1.5 kg of feed per day. He starts with 600 kg of feed. After the lost sheep is found, he wants to feed all 100 sheep for the next 2 days, each requiring 1.5 kg per day. Does he have enough feed left, and if not, how many kilograms short is he?

Correct A. short by 294 kg

B. short by 300 kg

C. short by 240 kg

D. short by 150 kg

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6 View Details

Four church members A, B, C and D each receive a base allocation of \(5\) service hours per week. Additional hours are distributed proportionally to the total number of people each member mentors, counting both direct and indirect mentees. The mentoring relationships are: A mentors B and C; B mentors D; C and D mentor no one. The total additional hours to be shared are \(80\). After the proportional distribution, any member whose total weekly hours exceed \(50\) must donate exactly \(5\) hours to the member (other than themselves) who has the lowest total before the donation. What is the final number of service hours per week for member A after the donation?

A. 70

Correct B. 60

C. 55

D. 65

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7 View Details

In a moral‑weight system the Ten Commandments are assigned points as follows: 1st = 10, 2nd = 9, 3rd = 8, 4th = 7, 5th = 6, 6th = 5, 7th = 4, 8th = 3, 9th = 2, 10th = 1. A person commits three distinct sins: (i) lying (violates the 9th commandment) affecting 2 people, (ii) stealing (violates the 8th commandment) affecting 1 person, and (iii) blasphemy (violates the 1st and 9th commandments) affecting 3 people. The moral penalty for a sin equals the sum of the points of the violated commandments multiplied by the number of people directly affected. If the total penalty for a sin exceeds 30 points, the person must perform a penance equal to half the excess, rounded up, measured in days of fasting. What is the total moral penalty for the blasphemy sin and how many days of fasting must be undertaken as penance?

A. 30 points, 0 days

B. 40 points, 5 days

C. 35 points, 2 days

Correct D. 36 points, 3 days

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8 View Details

Prophet Isaiah ministered from \(740\) BCE to \(680\) BCE. Prophet Jeremiah ministered from \(627\) BCE to \(586\) BCE. Prophet Ezekiel ministered from \(593\) BCE to \(571\) BCE. For how many years were at least two of these prophets active at the same time?

A. 60

Correct B. 75

C. 82

D. 68

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9 View Details

According to the Gospels, Jesus began his public ministry at age \(30\) and it lasted \(3\) years and \(3\) months, ending with the crucifixion that occurred at the Passover (the month of Nisan). The crucifixion took place two months after the start of the third year of his ministry. Assuming each month has exactly 30 days, in which Jewish month did Jesus' ministry begin?

A. Adar

Correct B. Shevat

C. Tishrei

D. Nisan

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10 View Details

After his resurrection Jesus appeared to his disciples on three occasions: (i) \(40\) days after resurrection for \(2\) hours, (ii) \(50\) days after resurrection for \(1.5\) hours, and (iii) \(60\) days after resurrection for \(1\) hour. The number of disciples present at each appearance is proportional to the square root of the duration (in hours) multiplied by a constant \(k\). The total number of distinct disciples who saw him across all appearances is \(45\). How many disciples were present at the second appearance?

A. 12

B. 18

C. 20

Correct D. 15

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11 View Details

During his three missionary journeys Paul established churches as follows: first journey \(7\) churches, second journey \(9\) churches of which \(2\) were already established, third journey \(8\) churches of which \(3\) were already established. After the journeys he wrote letters to \(13\) churches, \(4\) of which were not yet established as churches. How many distinct churches had Paul established by the end of his ministry?

A. 22

Correct B. 19

C. 17

D. 21

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12 View Details

According to the Old Testament, the major prophetic books (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel) contain a total of \(66\) chapters and the minor prophetic books (Hosea to Malachi) contain \(67\) chapters. A student named David randomly selects one chapter from all prophetic books. Only the prophetic book whose English name starts with the same letter as David's first name is considered. Which book is this, how many chapters does it have, and what is the probability that the selected chapter comes from that book? Express the probability as a decimal rounded to three decimal places.

A. 0.083

B. 0.115

Correct C. 0.090

D. 0.067

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13 View Details

Paul was born in Tarsus around \(6\) BC. He was converted on the road to Damascus at age \(30\). After conversion he spent \(3\) years in Arabia, \(2\) years in Damascus, and \(3\) years in Antioch before his first missionary journey. He then made four missionary journeys lasting \(2\), \(3\), \(2\), and \(1\) years respectively, with a \(1\)-year interval between each journey for preaching in Jerusalem. Paul was martyred in Rome in \(67\) AD. How old was Paul at his martyrdom?

A. 74

B. 71

C. 73

Correct D. 72

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14 View Details

Genesis records that Abraham was \(75\) years old when his son Isaac was born, and Isaac was \(60\) years old when his son Jacob was born. How old was Abraham when Jacob was born?

A. 150

B. 115

Correct C. 135

D. 125

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15 View Details

According to Catholic moral teaching, the principle of double effect applies when four conditions are met: (1) the action itself is morally good or neutral, (2) the good effect is intended, (3) the bad effect is not intended, and (4) there is a proportionately serious reason. A doctor must administer a life‑saving medication that will also cause the death of a fetus. The doctor's primary intention is to save the mother's life, the death of the fetus is an unintended side‑effect, and the mother's life is a proportionately serious reason. The medication also relieves the mother's severe pain, a secondary good effect. Which condition of the principle of double effect is NOT satisfied in this situation?

Correct A. condition (4) the proportionately serious reason condition

B. condition (2) the good effect is intended

C. condition (1) the action itself is morally good or neutral

D. condition (3) the bad effect is not intended

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16 View Details

According to the biblical narrative, which prophet performed the earliest recorded resurrection, and what was the immediate sign that confirmed the child's life after the miracle?

A. Elisha; the child immediately breathed and began to cry.

Correct B. Elijah; the child immediately breathed and began to cry.

C. Elijah; the child immediately opened its eyes and smiled.

D. Elisha; the child immediately opened its eyes and smiled.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17 View Details

The Gospel of John records seven miracles that are not found in the Synoptic Gospels. If the Synoptic Gospels together record 37 distinct miracles, how many unique miracles are recorded across all four Gospels? Additionally, name one of the unique John miracles.

A. 45; Turning water into wine

Correct B. 44; Turning water into wine

C. 40; Turning water into wine

D. 44; Healing the blind man

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18 View Details

The Council of Jerusalem is dated to approximately AD 50, the Council of Nicaea to AD 325, and the Council of Carthage to AD 397. (a) Calculate the number of years between the Council of Jerusalem and the Council of Nicaea. (b) Calculate the number of years between the Council of Nicaea and the Council of Carthage. (c) Which interval is longer, and what does this longer interval suggest about the pace of doctrinal development in the early Church?

A. 275 years; 72 years; the 72‑year interval is longer, suggesting a rapid pace of doctrinal development throughout the early Church.

B. 275 years; 73 years; the 275‑year interval is longer, indicating a gradual pace of doctrinal development before the rapid consolidation at Nicaea.

C. 274 years; 72 years; the 274‑year interval is longer, indicating a rapid pace of doctrinal development before the consolidation at Nicaea.

Correct D. 275 years; 72 years; the 275‑year interval is longer, indicating a gradual pace of doctrinal development before the rapid consolidation at Nicaea.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19 View Details

Jesus taught that the two greatest commandments are (i) love of God and (ii) love of neighbor. If a believer correctly states the second commandment but omits the first, what is the exact wording of the missing first commandment as recorded in Matthew 22:37‑38?

A. ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your mind, with all your soul, and with all your heart.'

B. ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your wealth.'

C. ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your mind, and with all your strength.'

Correct D. ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.'

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20 View Details

If the first plague struck on the \(15^{\text{th}}\) day of the first month, and each subsequent plague occurred after a period equal to its ordinal number in days (i.e., the second plague after 2 days, the third after 3 days, …, the tenth after 10 days), on which day of which month did the tenth plague (the death of the firstborn) occur? Assume each month has 30 days.

A. 10th day of the third month

Correct B. 9th day of the third month

C. 7th day of the third month

D. 9th day of the second month

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21 View Details

According to Jesus' teachings in the Gospels, what are the two greatest commandments He mentions, and how does He describe their relationship to the Law and the Prophets?

Correct A. Love God with all heart, soul, mind and strength, and love your neighbour as yourself; together they sum up the Law and the Prophets.

B. Love God with all heart, soul, mind and strength, and keep the Sabbath holy; together they fulfill the Law and the Prophets.

C. Honor your father and mother, and love your neighbour as yourself; together they summarize the Law and the Prophets.

D. Love God with all heart, soul, mind and strength, and love your neighbour as yourself; together they replace the Law and the Prophets.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22 View Details

In the Genesis creation account, on which day does God create the sun, moon and stars?

A. The sixth day.

B. The first day.

Correct C. The fourth day.

D. The third day.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23 View Details

Compare the significance of the Last Supper and the Resurrection in establishing the New Covenant. Identify the covenant sign associated with each event and explain how each event confirms the covenant's purpose.

A. The covenant sign is the bread and wine given at the Last Supper; the Resurrection confirms the covenant by demonstrating that the kingdom of God will be established on earth, fulfilling the covenant's purpose.

B. The covenant sign is the laying on of hands during the Last Supper; the Resurrection confirms the covenant by showing that Jesus' miracles continue after his death, fulfilling the covenant's purpose.

Correct C. The covenant sign is the bread and wine given at the Last Supper; the Resurrection confirms the covenant by showing that Jesus' sacrifice actually conquers death and brings new life, fulfilling the covenant's purpose.

D. The covenant sign is the bread and wine given at the Last Supper; the Resurrection confirms the covenant by indicating that Jesus' teachings were historically accurate, fulfilling the covenant's purpose.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24 View Details

A church community must decide how to use a newly received donation of ₦5,000,000. Two proposals are on the table: (A) build a new fellowship hall, and (B) fund a six‑month feeding programme for 500 families in the local slum. Using Jesus' teaching on service (Matthew 25:35‑40) and Paul's description of love (1 Corinthians 13), determine which proposal best exemplifies Christian love and service, giving at least two scriptural reasons for your choice.

Correct A. Proposal B - funding the feeding programme - best exemplifies Christian love and service because it meets the biblical command to feed the hungry (Matthew 25:35‑40) and reflects the self‑sacrificial, patient love described in 1 Corinthians 13.

B. Proposal B - funding the feeding programme - best exemplifies Christian love and service because it supports missionary work abroad, satisfying the biblical mandate to spread the gospel (Mark 16:15) and reflects the sacrificial love in Romans 12:1.

C. Proposal A - building a new fellowship hall - best exemplifies Christian love and service because it provides a gathering place for worship and community, aligning with the biblical call to fellowship (Hebrews 10:24‑25) and demonstrates generosity as described in 2 Corinthians 9:7.

D. Proposal A - building a new fellowship hall - best exemplifies Christian love and service because it creates a space for prayer and teaching, fulfilling the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19‑20) and mirrors the love of Christ in 1 John 4:8.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25 View Details

In the Parable of the Sower (Mark 4:3‑20), three types of soil are described. If a listener first hears the word, then becomes pre‑occupied with worldly worries, but later reflects, repents and bears fruit, which soil type best describes this response and why?

A. The thorns soil, because the listener's worries choked the word before it could bear fruit.

B. The path soil, because the word passed over without being received.

Correct C. The good soil, because although the listener was temporarily distracted, the word ultimately took root and produced fruit.

D. The rocky soil, because the listener's heart was shallow and could not retain the word.

Correct Answer: C

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