WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2014 Question 28

Question 28

Trial and Death of Jesus

The man who was forced to carry the cross of Jesus was

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

Answer: C (Simon of Cyrene.)

Explanation

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