WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2003 Question 12

Question 12

Religious Reforms

The religious reform of King Josiah was triggered off by the

  1. A.death of the former king
  2. B.death of the high priest of the temple in Jerusalem
  3. C.discovery of the law book in the temple
  4. D.exile to Babylon.
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Answer: C (discovery of the law book in the temple)

Explanation

The book of the law found in the temple moved Josiah to reform (2 Kings 22:8-11; 23:1-3).