WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2014 Question 37

Question 37

Pentecost and the Early Church

The charge of drunkenness was levelled against the apostles on Pentecost day because

  1. A.they were drunk before nine o'clock.
  2. B.they spoke in other tongues
  3. C.a power descended on them
  4. D.they made an unintelligible noise.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (they spoke in other tongues)

Explanation

Hearing them speak in other tongues, some mocked, "They are filled with new wine" (Acts 2:4-13).