UI Post-UTME Christian Religious Studies 2025 (Model questions) Question 2

Question 2

Concern for Judah

The main purpose of the first return under Zerubbabel was to

  1. A.Rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
  2. B.Rebuild the Temple.
  3. C.Reform the people's marriage practices.
  4. D.Collect taxes for Persia
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Rebuild the Temple.)

Explanation

The first returnees under Zerubbabel and Joshua set out to rebuild the Temple (Ezra 3); the walls were Nehemiah's work later.