Practice waec model questions vol1 christian_religious_studies 2018 Past Questions

Question 1 View Details

According to Genesis 12:2, God promised Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars. If Abraham had \(2\) sons, each son had \(3\) children, and each of those children had \(4\) children, how many great‑grandchildren (the third generation) does Abraham have?

Correct A. 24

B. 36

C. 12

D. 48

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2 View Details

The prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 53) describes a servant who "was pierced for our transgressions," while Jeremiah (Jeremiah 31) speaks of a "new covenant" written on hearts. A theologian claims that both passages refer to the same individual. State the minimum set of attributes that this individual must possess for the identification to be logically valid.

A. He must both suffer and die for the sins of others but not establish a new covenant.

Correct B. He must both suffer and die for the sins of others and establish a new covenant.

C. He must only suffer for the sins of others and establish a new covenant.

D. He must both suffer and die for the sins of others and write a new law.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3 View Details

The public ministry of Jesus lasted about \(3\) years, beginning when he was approximately \(30\) years old. In the first year he performed \(5\) miracles, in the second year he performed twice as many as in the first, and in the third year he performed three times as many as in the first year. How many miracles did he perform in total during his ministry?

Correct A. 30

B. 40

C. 35

D. 25

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4 View Details

During the ten plagues in Egypt, the first plague (water turned to blood) lasted \(7\) days. Each subsequent plague began immediately after the previous one ended and lasted two days longer than the plague before it. How many days in total did the ten plagues last?

A. 170

Correct B. 160

C. 150

D. 165

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5 View Details

Jesus said that 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. Suppose a rich man reduces his wealth by \(30\%\) each year (i.e., each year he retains \(70\%\) of the previous year's wealth). After how many full years will his wealth be less than half of its original amount?

A. 4

B. 3

C. 1

Correct D. 2

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6 View Details

According to Jesus' teaching on generosity, a disciple first gave away \(\frac{1}{2}\) of his possessions and then gave an additional 10 items to the poor, leaving him with 20 items. Afterwards he received a gift of 15 items, and after this he had exactly twice the amount he possessed immediately after the initial giving. How many items did the disciple originally have?

A. 70

B. 50

C. 55

Correct D. 60

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7 View Details

Faith points are worth 6 points each, while works are worth 5 points each. A Christian currently has 3 faith acts and 2 works, giving a total of \(3\times6+2\times5=28\) points. The doctrine requires (i) faith points to constitute between \(40\%\) and \(50\%\) of the total points, and (ii) the total points to be at least 50. The Christian may add additional faith acts (6 points each) and/or additional works (5 points each). What is the minimum total number of additional acts needed, and how many of each type, to satisfy both conditions? Give your answer in the form "X faith acts and Y works".

A. 3 faith acts and 2 works

B. 2 faith acts and 3 works

Correct C. 1 faith act and 4 works

D. 0 faith acts and 5 works

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8 View Details

Jesus began his public ministry at age 30 and it lasted exactly 3 years, during which he performed 12 distinct miracles recorded in the Gospels. Assuming the miracles occurred at regular intervals, calculate the approximate number of months between successive miracles. Round your answer to the nearest whole month.

A. 4

Correct B. 3

C. 6

D. 2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9 View Details

The burial of Jesus took place at 5 p.m. on Friday. According to the Gospel account, the tomb was found empty 36 hours later. At what time (hour and minute) on Sunday was the tomb discovered? Express your answer in a.m./p.m. format.

A. 11 p.m.

B. 5 p.m.

C. 11 a.m.

Correct D. 5 a.m.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10 View Details

The early church in Jerusalem started with 120 believers. Over the next 5 years the number grew at a constant annual percentage rate \(r\), but during a 2‑year period of persecution the growth rate was halved (i.e., \(r/2\)). If after the full 5‑year period the membership reached 960, what was the original annual growth rate \(r\) expressed as a percentage (rounded to the nearest whole percent)?

A. 82

Correct B. 66

C. 70

D. 55

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11 View Details

In the Parable of the Talents, a master entrusts three servants with \(5\), \(10\) and \(15\) talents respectively. After one year, the first servant doubles his amount, the second triples his, and the third loses half of his. The master decides to reward the servants in proportion to the increase each achieved over the original amount given. What fraction of the total reward does each servant receive?

A. First servant: 1/5, Second servant: 3/5, Third servant: 1/5

B. First servant: 2/5, Second servant: 3/5, Third servant: 0

C. First servant: 1/4, Second servant: 3/4, Third servant: 0

Correct D. First servant: 1/5, Second servant: 4/5, Third servant: 0

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12 View Details

A church community plans a dinner service with three volunteer roles: cooks, servers, and cleaners. Each cook can prepare \(12\) meals per hour, each server can serve \(20\) meals per hour, and each cleaner can clean \(30\) seats per hour. The service requires at least \(240\) meals prepared, all meals served, and \(180\) seats cleaned. The team has \(4\) cooks who can work up to \(4\) hours each, \(3\) servers who can work up to \(3\) hours each, and \(2\) cleaners who can work up to \(2\) hours each. Any additional volunteer may work up to \(5\) hours and can be assigned to any one of the three roles, with the same productivity rates as above. Determine the minimum number of additional volunteers needed, and specify one possible composition of roles for these volunteers, to meet all three requirements.

Correct A. 3 additional volunteers (one cook, one server, one cleaner)

B. 3 additional volunteers (two cooks, one server)

C. 2 additional volunteers (one cook, one server)

D. 4 additional volunteers (two cooks, one server, one cleaner)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13 View Details

A traveler is left injured on the road. Passersby arrive one after another. The probability that a random passerby is a priest is \(0.1\), a Levite \(0.15\), a Samaritan \(0.25\), and any other person \(0.5\). When a passerby encounters the traveler, the probability they will stop to help is \(0.6\) for a priest, \(0.4\) for a Levite, \(0.8\) for a Samaritan, and \(0.2\) for any other person. Assuming each passerby decides independently, what is the probability that the first passerby who helps the traveler is a Samaritan?

A. 11/21

Correct B. 10/21

C. 9/21

D. 10/20

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14 View Details

According to the biblical account of Joshua, the sun stood still for one hour, extending daylight. If the Earth rotates \(360^{\circ}\) in \(24\) hours, calculate the angular distance the sun would have moved during that extra hour, and express this as a fraction of a full circle.

A. 1/20 of a full circle (i.e., 18°)

Correct B. 1/24 of a full circle (i.e., 15°)

C. 1/12 of a full circle (i.e., 30°)

D. 1/48 of a full circle (i.e., 7.5°)

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15 View Details

A church intends to build a community centre on a plot of land that is currently a habitat for a protected species of birds. Relocating the birds will cost \(\₦2{,}500{,}000\). The centre will serve \(1{,}200\) families, each benefiting by an estimated improvement in wellbeing valued at \(\₦5{,}000\) per year. Assuming the centre will operate for \(20\) years, determine whether the net monetary benefit outweighs the relocation cost, and state whether proceeding with the construction can be justified according to Christian principles of stewardship.

Correct A. Net benefit = \₦117,500,000 (positive); proceeding is justified under Christian stewardship if the birds are safely relocated.

B. Net benefit = \₦-2,500,000 (negative); proceeding is not justified under Christian stewardship.

C. Net benefit = \₦95,000,000 (positive); proceeding is justified under Christian stewardship regardless of bird relocation.

D. Net benefit = \₦117,500,000 (positive); proceeding is not justified because relocation costs are too high.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16 View Details

Four events related to death and resurrection are described in the New Testament: (A) The soul enters a state of "sleep" at death, (B) The rapture of living believers, (C) The resurrection of believers who have died, and (D) The final judgment. Arrange these events in the chronological order in which they occur according to the teachings of 1 Thessalonians 4:13‑17 and 1 Corinthians 15:52‑54.

A. A, B, C, D

B. A, C, D, B

Correct C. A, C, B, D

D. C, A, B, D

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17 View Details

A member of a Christian community repeatedly forgives a neighbour who continues to sin, causing tension among the congregation. Which parable of Jesus best addresses this situation, and what is the key teaching the community should apply?

Correct A. Parable of the Unforgiving Servant; teaching to extend forgiveness to others as God has forgiven us

B. Parable of the Good Samaritan; teaching to show compassion to strangers

C. Parable of the Prodigal Son; teaching to celebrate repentance

D. Parable of the Lost Sheep; teaching to seek the lost

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18 View Details

A student argues that the Golden Rule ("Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" - Matthew 7:12) is merely a subset of Jesus' command to love God and love your neighbour (Matthew 22:37‑40). Evaluate this claim using the cited passages and state whether the claim is valid, providing a brief justification.

A. Yes, the claim is valid; the Golden Rule summarizes the love‑of‑God command, not the neighbour command.

Correct B. Yes, the claim is valid; the Golden Rule expresses the love‑of‑neighbour command, so it is a subset of the two greatest commandments.

C. No, the claim is invalid; the Golden Rule contradicts the love‑of‑neighbour command.

D. No, the claim is invalid; the Golden Rule introduces a new principle not found in the two greatest commandments.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19 View Details

According to the biblical narrative, what is the name of the land that God promised to give to Abraham and his descendants?

A. Babylon

B. Israel

Correct C. Canaan

D. Egypt

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20 View Details

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

Correct A. Sixth day

B. First day

C. Fifth day

D. Third day

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21 View Details

Jesus told a parable about a merchant who searched diligently for a pearl of great value. When he found it, he sold everything he owned to buy it. Which parable is being described?

A. Parable of the Mustard Seed

B. Parable of the Lost Sheep

C. Parable of the Sower

Correct D. Parable of the Pearl

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22 View Details

A hospital has only one donor heart available. Two patients need it: Patient A is a \(12\)-year-old child with a terminal illness, and Patient B is a \(45\)-year-old convicted murderer serving a life sentence. According to Christian ethical teaching that emphasizes the sanctity of life and the preferential option for the vulnerable, which patient should receive the heart and what principle primarily guides the decision?

Correct A. The child should receive the heart; the decision is guided by the preferential option for the vulnerable.

B. The child should receive the heart; the decision is guided by the principle of utilitarian benefit.

C. Patient B should receive the heart; the decision is guided by the sanctity of life principle.

D. Patient B should receive the heart; the decision is guided by the principle of justice and equality.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23 View Details

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

Correct A. Fourth day

B. First day

C. Second day

D. Third day

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24 View Details

Arrange the following early‑church events in chronological order and indicate which event marked the first formal decision concerning the inclusion of Gentiles in the church: (i) the martyrdom of Stephen, (ii) the writing of the Epistle of James, (iii) the Council of Jerusalem.

A. Order: the Epistle of James, then Stephen's martyrdom, then the Council of Jerusalem; the Epistle of James was the first formal decision on Gentile inclusion.

B. Order: the Council of Jerusalem, then the Epistle of James, then Stephen's martyrdom; Stephen's martyrdom was the first formal decision on Gentile inclusion.

Correct C. Order: Stephen's martyrdom, then the Epistle of James, then the Council of Jerusalem; the Council of Jerusalem was the first formal decision on Gentile inclusion.

D. Order: Stephen's martyrdom, then the Council of Jerusalem, then the Epistle of James; the Epistle of James was the first formal decision on Gentile inclusion.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25 View Details

In the synoptic Gospels, Jesus performed his first public miracle (turning water into wine) in the first year of his ministry and the transfiguration in the third year. The feeding of the 5,000 occurred after the first miracle and before the transfiguration. In which year of his ministry did the feeding of the 5,000 take place?

A. Year 1 of his ministry

Correct B. Year 2 of his ministry

C. Year 3 of his ministry

D. Year 4 of his ministry

Correct Answer: B

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