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UI Post-UTME Christian Religious Studies 2023 (Model questions) past questions and answers

15 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.

Question 1

The Patriarchs

How old was Abram when God called him out of Haran

  1. A.80
  2. B.90
  3. C.70
  4. D.75
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Answer: D (75)

Explanation

Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran (Genesis 12:4).

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Question 2

The Patriarchs

Sarah died at _______ at Kiratharba (now Hebron).

  1. A.125
  2. B.127
  3. C.96
  4. D.108
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Answer: B (127)

Explanation

Sarah lived 127 years and died at Kiriath-arba, that is Hebron (Genesis 23:1–2).

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Question 3

Concern for Judah

Pick the odd one out.

  1. A.Artaxerxes
  2. B.Cyrus
  3. C.Darius
  4. D.Pharaoh Neco
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Answer: D (Pharaoh Neco)

Explanation

Artaxerxes, Cyrus and Darius were kings of Persia; Neco was a Pharaoh of Egypt.

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Question 4

Birth and Early Life of Jesus

Which of the following gave account of an angel ministering to shepherds about the birth of Christ?

  1. A.Mark
  2. B.Matthew
  3. C.Luke
  4. D.John
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Answer: C (Luke)

Explanation

Only Luke tells of the angel announcing Jesus' birth to the shepherds (Luke 2:8–14).

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Question 5

Birth and Early Life of Jesus

"Lord, now I can die in peace! As you promised me, I have seen the saviour..." Who made this statement?

  1. A.John the Baptist
  2. B.Simeon
  3. C.One of the three wise men
  4. D.Anna
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Answer: B (Simeon)

Explanation

Simeon said this when he held the baby Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:29–30).

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Question 6

Parables of Jesus

Which of the following was not used by Jesus in his parables of the kingdom of heaven?

  1. A.Wheat and Tares
  2. B.Mustard Seed
  3. C.Dragnet
  4. D.Sprouting corn
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Answer: D (Sprouting corn)

Explanation

The wheat and tares, the mustard seed and the dragnet are all 'kingdom of heaven' parables in Matthew 13; sprouting corn is not one of them.

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Question 7

Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

_________ is compared to Elijah.

  1. A.John the Baptist
  2. B.Peter
  3. C.Jonah
  4. D.Jesus
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Answer: A (John the Baptist)

Explanation

Jesus said John the Baptist was the Elijah who was to come (Matthew 11:14).

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Question 8

Jesus and the Religious Leaders

According to Jesus Christ, what corrupts a man?

  1. A.What he sees
  2. B.What he eats
  3. C.What he says
  4. D.What he wears
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Answer: C (What he says)

Explanation

Jesus taught that it is what comes out of the mouth, not what goes in, that defiles a person (Matthew 15:11).

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Question 9

Pentecost and the Early Church

The term Akeldama means

  1. A.Field of Blood
  2. B.Field of Skulls
  3. C.Field of Ghosts
  4. D.Evil Spirit
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Answer: A (Field of Blood)

Explanation

The field bought with Judas's money was called Akeldama, 'Field of Blood' (Acts 1:19).

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Question 10

Jesus and the Religious Leaders

The term Beelzebub according to the book of Matthew means

  1. A.Prince of demons
  2. B.Lord of the Flies
  3. C.Prince of Persia
  4. D.Lucifer
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Answer: A (Prince of demons)

Explanation

The Pharisees called Beelzebub 'the prince of demons' (Matthew 12:24).

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Question 11

Mission to the Gentiles

In which city did Paul's conversion to Christianity take place?

  1. A.Jerusalem
  2. B.Antioch
  3. C.Damascus
  4. D.Ephesus
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Answer: C (Damascus)

Explanation

Paul met the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus and was baptised in that city (Acts 9).

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Question 12

Paul's Missionary Journeys

Paul is credited with establishing churches throughout:

  1. A.Egypt and North Africa
  2. B.Asia Minor and Greece
  3. C.Rome and Gaul
  4. D.Judea and Samaria
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Answer: B (Asia Minor and Greece)

Explanation

Paul's journeys founded churches in Asia Minor (e.g. Galatia, Ephesus) and Greece (Philippi, Corinth).

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Question 13

Paul's Missionary Journeys

During his missionary journeys, Paul often faced opposition from:

  1. A.Roman authorities
  2. B.Jewish religious leaders
  3. C.Both A and B
  4. D.Neither A nor B
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Answer: C (Both A and B)

Explanation

Paul was opposed by Jewish leaders (e.g. Acts 13:50) and also beaten and jailed by Roman officials (Acts 16:22–23).

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Question 14

Paul's Missionary Journeys

Who was Paul's most frequent travel companion during his first missionary journey?

  1. A.Timothy
  2. B.Barnabas
  3. C.Titus
  4. D.Silas
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Answer: B (Barnabas)

Explanation

Barnabas went with Paul on the first journey (Acts 13–14).

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Question 15

Paul's Missionary Journeys

In which city did Paul deliver his famous speech on Mars Hill?

  1. A.Corinth
  2. B.Ephesus
  3. C.Thessalonica
  4. D.Athens
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Answer: D (Athens)

Explanation

Mars Hill (the Areopagus) is in Athens (Acts 17:22).

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