UI Post-UTME Christian Religious Studies 2024 (Model questions) past questions and answers

The call of Moses at the burning bush occurred on Mount:

1. A.Carmel
2. B.Horeb
3. C.Zion
4. D.Gilboa

Theocracy in Israel means:

1. A.Rule by the king
2. B.Rule by the prophet
3. C.Rule by God
4. D.Rule by judges

How many Jews did Zerubbabel lead to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple of God?

1. A.500,000
2. B.50,000
3. C.1,500
4. D.3000

King Josiah, who was known for his reforms, died in ________.

1. A.607 B.C
2. B.609 B.C.
3. C.607 AD.
4. D.609 A.D

The ark of the covenant symbolized:

1. A.Power and strength
2. B.God's presence
3. C.God's blessings
4. D.Israel's leadership

David spared Saul's life in the cave at:

1. A.Hebron
2. B.Bethlehem
3. C.Engedi
4. D.Jericho

In what year did King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon attack Jerusalem and Jehoiachin had to surrender himself?

1. A.597 BC.
2. B.599 BC.
3. C.597 AD.
4. D.599 AD.

The king whose two eyes were gouged and two sons killed before him was_______.

1. A.Hezekiah
2. B.Jehoiachin
3. C.Jehoiakim
4. D.Zedekiah

Amos's main message was about:

1. A.God's wrath and Jesus' coming
2. B.Justice and righteousness
3. C.Temple building
4. D.Forgiveness and mercy

The Beatitudes are found in the Gospel of:

1. A.Mark
2. B.Matthew
3. C.Luke
4. D.John

Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life" in:

1. A.John 14:6
2. B.Luke 9:23
3. C.Matthew 5:17
4. D.Mark 10:45

The Great Commission was given by Jesus:

1. A.Before His crucifixion
2. B.After feeding the 5,000
3. C.After His resurrection.
4. D.During the crucifixion

Paul's letters to the churches are known as:

1. A.Epistles
2. B.Gospels
3. C.Psalms
4. D.Prophecies

Paul's missionary journeys were mainly to:

1. A.Africa and Asia
2. B.Asia and Europe
3. C.Arabia
4. D.Egypt and Greece

The Jerusalem Council was called to address:

1. A.Baptism of Gentiles
2. B.Circumcision of Gentile converts
3. C.Appointment of deacons
4. D.Leadership succession

Martin Luther began the Protestant Reformation in:

1. A.1492
2. B.1517
3. C.1545
4. D.1600

The Nicene Creed was formulated to:

1. A.End church divisions
2. B.Explain the nature of Christ
3. C.Translate the Bible
4. D.Begin evangelism

"How long will you go limping with two different opinions?" This rhetorical question addresses_______.

1. A.Religious reforms in Israel
2. B.Desire for king like other nations
3. C.Political tensions in Israel
4. D.Religious tensions in Israel

In 605 B.C, Babylon defeated Egypt at the battle of _______

1. A.Gibraltar
2. B.Phoenician
3. C.Euphrates
4. D.Carchemish

Which prophet called the Samarians "cows of Bashan"?

1. A.Isaiah
2. B.Ezekiel
3. C.Amos
4. D.Jeremiah

"For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings." The foregoing is contained in the prophecy of ________.

1. A.Joel
2. B.Hosea
3. C.Amos
4. D.Zacharias

Which of the following best characterizes the extent of pre-19th century Christian influence in what is now Nigeria?

1. A.Widespread and deeply entrenched in major kingdoms like Oyo and Benin through indigenous conversions.
2. B.Largely confined to a few coastal enclaves, primarily associated with Portuguese traders and evangelists, with limited sustained impact.
3. C.Significant but hidden, due to clandestine missionary activities by groups like the Jesuits operating from across the Sahara.
4. D.Non-existent, as Christianity was first introduced with the full-scale British colonial annexation in the mid-19th century.

The early strategies of the Church Missionary Society (CMS) in Yorubaland were notably characterized by:

1. A.An exclusive focus on evangelism through direct preaching, eschewing any involvement in education or social welfare.
2. B.A strong emphasis on indigenous leadership, translation of the Bible into local languages, and establishment of schools.
3. C.Direct confrontation with traditional religious practices, often leading to immediate and violent clashes.
4. D.Prioritizing the conversion of traditional rulers, believing their conversion would automatically lead to mass adoption by their subjects.

During the nascent Nigerian nationalist movement, how did some Christian leaders and communities reconcile their faith with the desire for self-determination?

1. A.By strictly adhering to the colonial narrative of Christianity as a civilizing force, thus discouraging any form of political agitation.
2. B.By forming explicitly political parties with a Christian agenda aimed at achieving independence through armed struggle.
3. C.By advocating for greater African representation within church hierarchies and using Christian principles to critique colonial injustices.
4. D.By completely withdrawing from political life, emphasizing only the spiritual liberation offered by Christianity.

Which of the following was a primary motivation behind the emergence of African Independent Churches (AICs) in Nigeria?

1. A.A desire to completely reject all aspects of Western missionary Christianity, including the Bible and Christian doctrines.
2. B.A focus on incorporating traditional African healing practices and spiritual expressions that missionary churches often suppressed or condemned.
3. C.A strategic move by colonial authorities to create controlled religious organizations separate from mainstream missions.
4. D.A theological dispute over the exact date of Christ's return, leading to widespread denominational schisms.