GCE Christian Religious Studies 1989 Question 9

Question 9

Religious Reforms

During his reign, Asa carried out all the following religious reforms except

  1. A.Putting away the male cult prostitutes.
  2. B.Removing all idols
  3. C.Removing his mother from being queen.
  4. D.Cutting down the image of Asherah
  5. E.Stopping Israelites from sacrificing at the high places.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Stopping Israelites from sacrificing at the high places.)

Explanation

Asa removed the cult prostitutes, idols and his mother's Asherah image, "but the high places were not taken away" (1 Kings 15:12-14).