Practice neco model questions vol1 christian_religious_studies 2019 Past Questions

Question 1 View Details

According to Genesis 1, on which day did God create the sun, moon, and stars? State the day number (e.g., \(1\) for first day).

A. 1

Correct B. 4

C. 2

D. 3

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 2 View Details

In the Parable of the Talents a master entrusts \(5\), \(3\) and \(1\) talent to three servants respectively. Two servants double the amount they receive, while the third hides his talent and returns only the original amount. If the master requires each servant to return at least \(150\%\) of the original amount given to them, which servant fails to meet the requirement? State the number of talents originally given to that servant.

A. 2

Correct B. 1

C. 3

D. 5

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 3 View Details

The prophet Isaiah delivered a prophecy in \(740\) BCE, while the prophet Jeremiah delivered his prophecy in \(620\) BCE. Calculate the number of years between the two prophecies and indicate which prophet spoke later.

Correct A. 120 years, Jeremiah

B. 140 years, Jeremiah

C. 100 years, Isaiah

D. 120 years, Isaiah

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 4 View Details

Historical records indicate that Paul's first missionary journey lasted \(3\) months and his third journey lasted \(5\) months. Together they covered a total of \(800\) miles. Assuming Paul travelled at a constant average speed during all his journeys, and that the second journey lasted \(4\) months with a detour that added \(20\%\) to the distance he would have covered at that speed, while the fourth journey lasted \(2\) months with no detour, which journey covered the greatest distance? State the journey number (\(1\), \(2\), \(3\) or \(4\)).

Correct A. 3

B. 4

C. 2

D. 1

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 5 View Details

According to the New Testament, Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene \(3\) days after His resurrection, appeared to the disciples \(7\) days after that first appearance, and ascended to heaven \(40\) days after His resurrection. How many days after the first appearance did the ascension occur?

A. 40

Correct B. 37

C. 47

D. 33

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 6 View Details

In a teaching, Jesus described a father who welcomed back his wayward son after the son had squandered his inheritance. The father also ordered a feast to celebrate the son's return. Which parable is being referred to in this description of forgiveness?

A. The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

B. The Parable of the Lost Sheep

C. The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Correct D. The Parable of the Prodigal Son

Correct Answer: D

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 7 View Details

Jesus said, "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." A wealthy businessman donates 90 % of his assets to charity. Does this act guarantee his entry into the kingdom according to Jesus' teaching? Explain briefly.

A. Yes, because giving away most of his assets fulfills the requirement of the teaching.

Correct B. No, because the teaching emphasizes the difficulty of entry, not that generosity guarantees it.

C. No, because the teaching only mentions wealth, not the act of giving, so generosity is irrelevant.

D. Yes, because the act of charity shows the humility needed for entry into the kingdom.

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 8 View Details

Historical records state that the census which required Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem occurred in the 15th year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, whose reign began in AD 14. If Jesus was born during that census, in which AD year was Jesus born? Furthermore, if Jesus began his public ministry at the age of 30, in which AD year did his ministry commence? Provide both years separated by a comma.

Correct A. 28, 58

B. 28, 59

C. 29, 59

D. 27, 57

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 9 View Details

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." A student claims that this promise is conditional upon being rich. Assess the correctness of the student's interpretation in one sentence.

A. The student's interpretation is correct; the promise is limited to the rich who are meek.

B. The student's interpretation is incorrect; the promise is conditional on humility rather than wealth.

C. The student's interpretation is correct; the promise applies only to those who are wealthy and meek.

Correct D. The student's interpretation is incorrect; the promise is unconditional and does not depend on wealth.

Correct Answer: D

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 10 View Details

The prophet Isaiah wrote that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem (see Micah 5:2). If the prophecy was composed around 700 BC and the fulfillment—the birth of Jesus—occurred in AD 4, how many years elapsed between the prophecy and its fulfillment? State the number of years.

Correct A. 703

B. 702

C. 704

D. 710

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 11 View Details

A disciple follows Jesus' teaching that at least 20\% of his weekly hours should be devoted to spiritual disciplines (prayer + study). In a week he spends 2\,h in prayer, 3\,h in study, 40\,h in work, 4\,h in service and 5\,h in leisure. Does his schedule satisfy the teaching? Answer "Yes" or "No".

Correct A. No

B. Yes

C. Maybe

D. Uncertain

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 12 View Details

God promised Abraham a son when he was 75\,years old. Isaac was born when Abraham was 100\,years old. How many years elapsed between the promise and Isaac's birth?

Correct A. 25

B. 30

C. 20

D. 35

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 13 View Details

Paul's three missionary journeys are described as follows: \n\u2022 First journey - visited 6 cities and founded churches in 4 of them.\n\u2022 Second journey - visited twice as many cities as the first journey; he founded churches in half of the cities he visited plus two more.\n\u2022 Third journey - visited 5 cities and founded churches in all but one.\nIn total Paul wrote 13 letters, of which 7 were addressed to churches he founded, each church receiving exactly one letter. How many churches that Paul founded did not receive a letter?

Correct A. 9

B. 8

C. 10

D. 7

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 14 View Details

A Christian charity has \(\text{₦}500,000\) to allocate between feeding the hungry (Project F) and building a school (Project S). The principle of the preferential option for the poor requires at least 60\% of the total funds to go to Project F. The principle of stewardship limits any single project to a maximum of 80\% of the total funds. What is the greatest amount that can be allocated to Project S?

Correct A. 200000

B. 150000

C. 220000

D. 180000

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 15 View Details

A church group serves the community every Saturday. For the first 4 weeks they serve 3\,hours each Saturday. They then take a 2‑week break. After the break, for the next 6 weeks they plan to serve 5\,hours each Saturday, but every third Saturday they hold a 2‑hour prayer meeting instead of the service (i.e., 0 service hours that Saturday). How many total service hours will the group have completed after the 12‑week period?

A. 28

B. 34

Correct C. 32

D. 30

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 16 View Details

According to the biblical account, before the Exodus there were approximately 600,000 men of fighting age, not counting women and children. If a plague killed \(12\%\) of the total population (including women and children) and the ratio of women and children to men was \(3\!:\!2\), what was the total number of people who survived the crossing of the Red Sea after a further \(5\%\) of the remaining people died during the crossing?

A. 1260000

B. 1356600

Correct C. 1254000

D. 1245000

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 17 View Details

The ten plagues began on a Thursday. Each subsequent plague started exactly three days after the previous one ended. If each plague lasted a whole number of days equal to the number of letters in its English name (ignoring spaces), on which day of the week did the tenth plague end? (Names: Blood, Frogs, Lice, Flies, Pestilence, Boils, Hail, Locusts, Darkness, Death)

A. Monday

B. Wednesday

Correct C. Thursday

D. Saturday

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 18 View Details

Jesus began his public ministry at age 30 and it lasted 3 years and 6 months. He performed 5 miracles in the first year, 8 in the second year, and the remaining miracles in the final half‑year. If the total number of miracles recorded in the Gospels is 37, how many miracles did he perform in the third month of the final half‑year, assuming the number of miracles each month formed an arithmetic progression?

A. 3

B. 6

Correct C. 4

D. 5

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 19 View Details

A church community has a weekly service budget of \(\text{₦}99{,}000\). The allocation follows these rules: (i) the feeding‑the‑poor ministry receives twice the amount given to youth outreach; (ii) building‑maintenance receives 20 % more than the sum of the other two allocations; (iii) after these allocations, a contingency fund equal to 5 % of the original budget is set aside from the remaining amount, leaving no money unallocated. Determine the amount allocated to youth outreach, feeding‑the‑poor, building‑maintenance, and the contingency fund.

A. Youth outreach: ₦13,500; Feeding the poor: ₦27,000; Building maintenance: ₦52,500; Contingency fund: ₦6,000

Correct B. Youth outreach: ₦14,250; Feeding the poor: ₦28,500; Building maintenance: ₦51,300; Contingency fund: ₦4,950

C. Youth outreach: ₦15,000; Feeding the poor: ₦30,000; Building maintenance: ₦48,000; Contingency fund: ₦6,000

D. Youth outreach: ₦12,000; Feeding the poor: ₦24,000; Building maintenance: ₦55,200; Contingency fund: ₦7,800

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 20 View Details

From the total of 15 recorded miracles (7 in Galilee, 5 in Judea, 3 elsewhere), a researcher randomly selects 4 distinct miracles without replacement. What is the expected number of Galilean miracles in the sample? Give your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

A. 9/5

B. 23/15

Correct C. 28/15

D. 7/4

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 21 View Details

In the Genesis creation account, the day on which vegetation (plants) was created is one day earlier than the day on which the sun, moon and stars were created. On which day number was vegetation created?

Correct A. 3

B. 2

C. 5

D. 4

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 22 View Details

The Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15) is traditionally dated to AD \(49\). The destruction of the Jerusalem Temple occurred in AD \(70\). A historian claims that the period between the council and the temple's destruction is exactly three times the number of years between the birth of John the Baptist (estimated AD \(5\)) and the start of the council. Determine whether the historian's claim is mathematically correct. State "Correct" or "Incorrect".

A. Correct

Correct B. Incorrect

C. Uncertain

D. Ambiguous

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 23 View Details

The Babylonian exile is mentioned as lasting 70 years in Jeremiah and also 70 years in Ezekiel. Assuming these periods are consecutive, if the exile began with the first deportation in 597 BC, in which year (BC) did the exile conclude?

A. 447

B. 467

Correct C. 457

D. 527

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 24 View Details

Abraham was \(75\) years old when he left Haran (Genesis 12) and Isaac was born when Abraham was \(100\) years old (Genesis 21). How many years after leaving Haran was Isaac born?

A. 30

B. 20

C. 15

Correct D. 25

Correct Answer: D

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Question 25 View Details

According to the Gospel of John, the miracle of turning water into wine at Cana occurred on day 1 of Jesus' public ministry. The cleansing of the temple took place \(30\) days after the wedding at Cana, and the feeding of the 5,000 occurred \(40\) days after the cleansing of the temple. How many days after the wedding at Cana did the feeding of the 5,000 take place?

A. 80

B. 60

Correct C. 70

D. 75

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

neco model questions vol1 2019 christian_religious_studies | Objective

Master the Exam!

Help others prepare! Share this practice hub: