WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2007 Question 33

Question 33

Trial and Death of Jesus

The man forced to carry the cross of Jesus on the way to crucifixion was

  1. A.Joseph of Arimathea
  2. B.Simon the Zealot
  3. C.Joseph of Cyrene
  4. D.Simon of Cyrene.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Simon of Cyrene.)

Explanation

They compelled Simon of Cyrene to carry His cross (Matthew 27:32).