WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2012 Question 10

Question 10

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

The action of Rehoboam that led to the division of the kingdom was

  1. A.following his father's tyranny.
  2. B.leading Isreal to war.
  3. C.challenging Jeroboam.
  4. D.worshipping other gods.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (following his father's tyranny.)

Explanation

Rehoboam refused to lighten the heavy yoke Solomon had laid on the people and promised to make it heavier (1 Kings 12:4, 13-16).