55 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.
One of the four rivers found in the garden of Eden was
Answer: B (Tigris.)
The four rivers were Pishon, Gihon, Tigris and Euphrates (Genesis 2:10-14).
Joseph was sold to the Midianites by his brothers at
Answer: C (Dothan.)
Joseph found his brothers at Dothan, where they sold him (Genesis 37:17-28).
The main reason why the Israelites went to Egypt was because
Answer: D (there was great famine.)
Jacob's family went down to Egypt because of the famine in Canaan (Genesis 42:1-2; 45:9-11).
Moses' miracles among the Hebrews after his call were meant to
Answer: D (convince Israel of Yahweh's mission.)
The signs were "that they may believe that the Lord… has appeared to you" (Exodus 4:5, 30-31).
Aaron was chosen to assist Moses in liberating the Israelites because
Answer: A (Moses was a stammerer.)
Moses said he was "slow of speech and of tongue", so Aaron was to speak for him (Exodus 4:10-16).
The miraculous crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites shows
Answer: A (God's guidance and protection over His people.)
God led Israel by the pillar of cloud and fought for them at the sea (Exodus 14:19-31).
To prove the land's fertility, the spies brought from the valley of Eschol,
Answer: C (grapes, figs and pomegranates.)
They brought a cluster of grapes, pomegranates and figs (Numbers 13:23).
Eleazar, the man who commissioned Joshua, was a
Answer: B (priest.)
Joshua was set before Eleazar the priest (Numbers 27:19-22).
The period of the judges was characterized by
Answer: D (disobedience, punishment and deliverance.)
Israel sinned, God gave them to enemies, they cried out and He raised judges to save them (Judges 2:11-19; 4:1-3).
In the battle against Sisera, Deborah's co-operation with Barak was based on her
Answer: B (absolute belief and trust in God.)
Deborah said, "Does not the Lord go out before you?" (Judges 4:14).
God charged Joshua during his call to cross the Jordan River in order to
Answer: B (possess the Promised land.)
"Arise, go over this Jordan… into the land which I am giving them" (Joshua 1:2-3).
The sons of Eli treated God's sacrifices with contempt by
Answer: C (taking raw meat before the fats were burnt)
They demanded raw meat before the fat was burnt (1 Samuel 2:15-17).
Samuel's disagreement with Saul was caused mainly by
Answer: B (disobedience.)
Saul disobeyed God's command over Amalek (1 Samuel 15:19-23).
David's respect and humility for the Lord's anointed was depicted in
Answer: A (his refusal to kill Saul.)
David would not lift his hand against the Lord's anointed (1 Samuel 26:9-11).
The consequence of Solomon's apostasy was
Answer: A (the division of the kingdom of Israel.)
God said He would tear the kingdom from Solomon's son (1 Kings 11:11-13).
While King Hiram of Tyre supplied Solomon with cedar and cypress, Solomon gave in return
Answer: B (wheat and oil.)
Solomon gave Hiram wheat and beaten oil yearly (1 Kings 5:10-11).
Joshua's reforms were influenced by
Answer: D (the discovery of the law book.)
Josiah's reforms followed the finding of the book of the law (2 Kings 22:8-13; 23:1-3).
Jehoiachin surrendered to Babylon in 597 B.C. in order to
Answer: A (save Jerusalem from destruction.)
With Jerusalem besieged, Jehoiachin, his mother and officials surrendered to Nebuchadnezzar, and the city was spared until Zedekiah's revolt (2 Kings 24:10-17).
Josiah defiled Topheth in order to prevent Jews from
Answer: A (sacrificing children to Molech.)
"That no one might burn his son or daughter as an offering to Molech" (2 Kings 23:10).
What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they sacrifice …? Sanballat made this statement to
Answer: C (ridicule the Jews.)
Sanballat was angry and mocked the Jews (Nehemiah 4:1-2).
Nehemiah succeeded in building the walls of Jerusalem because
Answer: C (God's hand was with the Jews.)
The enemies saw "this work had been accomplished with the help of our God" (Nehemiah 6:16; 2:18).
Which Persian king allowed the Jews to go back to rebuild the temple?
Answer: B (Cyrus)
In his first year Cyrus decreed that the Jews could go up and rebuild the temple (Ezra 1:1-4).
King Darius decreed that men should tremble and fear the God of Daniel because He (God) is the
Answer: B (living God.)
"For he is the living God, enduring for ever" (Daniel 6:26).
That Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no heed to you, o King … The king being addressed was
Answer: D (Darius.)
The officials said this to King Darius (Daniel 6:13).
Amos in his prophetic work advocated for
Answer: B (true religion and social justice.)
"Let justice roll down like waters" instead of empty worship (Amos 5:21-24).
The book of Hosea is meant to illustrate God's
Answer: C (love and mercy.)
Hosea shows God's steadfast love and compassion for unfaithful Israel (Hosea 3:1; 11:8; 14:4).
And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the spirit descending upon him like a dove. What was the significance of the descent of the dove? To
Answer: B (empower him for his ministry.)
The Spirit descending on Jesus anointed Him with power for His ministry (Luke 4:14, 18; Acts 10:38).
The part of the temple which was connected with Jesus' temptation was the
Answer: B (pinnacle.)
The devil set Him on the pinnacle of the temple (Matthew 4:5).
And he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. The lake in question was
Answer: A (Gennesaret.)
Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret when He saw the two boats (Luke 5:1-2).
The call of Matthew, the tax collector to be one of Jesus' apostles implied that
Answer: B (Christ came to call sinners.)
"I came not to call the righteous, but sinners" (Matthew 9:13).
Simon Peter was reluctant in obeying Jesus' instruction to fish again because
Answer: C (their night's toil was fruitless.)
"Master, we toiled all night and took nothing" (Luke 5:5).
Jesus taught that the attitude of Christians towards forgiveness should be
Answer: A (limitless.)
"Not seven times, but seventy times seven" (Matthew 18:22).
Which of the following personalities presided over the Jewish trial of Jesus?
Answer: A (Caiaphas)
Jesus was led to Caiaphas the high priest (Matthew 26:57).
When the Chief Priests and Elders heard that Jesus had risen, they offered money to the soldiers so that
Answer: B (the soldiers would give false report concerning resurrection.)
They paid the soldiers to say the disciples stole the body (Matthew 28:12-13).
Herod's expectation in receiving Jesus for a trial was to
Answer: A (see signs from Jesus.)
Herod hoped to see some sign done by Him (Luke 23:8).
Pontius Pilate condemned Jesus to death so that
Answer: A (the Jews might be pleased.)
"Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas" and delivered Jesus (Mark 15:15).
Herod treated Jesus with contempt and mockery by
Answer: C (dressing him in gorgeous apparels.)
Herod and his soldiers mocked Him, arraying Him in gorgeous apparel (Luke 23:11).
Joseph of Arimathea expressed his faith in Jesus when he
Answer: C (buried Jesus in his tomb.)
Joseph laid Jesus' body in his own new tomb (Matthew 27:57-60).
The incident of mounting guards at Jesus' tomb was recorded by Saint
Answer: A (Matthew.)
Only Matthew records the guard at the tomb (Matthew 27:62-66).
The most fascinating aspect of what was going on in the early church was that
Answer: B (believers shared their possessions.)
The believers had all things in common and shared with all in need (Acts 2:44-45; 4:32).
Keep away from these men and let them alone. This counsel was offered by
Answer: B (Gamaliel.)
Gamaliel advised the council this way (Acts 5:34-38).
Herod Agrippa killed James in order to
Answer: C (win confidence of the Jews.)
When he saw that it pleased the Jews, he went on to arrest Peter too (Acts 12:2-3).
According to James, faith in God produces
Answer: A (steadfastness.)
"The testing of your faith produces steadfastness" (James 1:3).
James makes it clear that a sick man can mainly be saved by
Answer: C (the prayer of the faithful.)
"The prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up" (James 5:15).
The fulfillment of the royal law, according to James involves
Answer: B (loving your neighbour as yourself.)
The royal law is "You shall love your neighbour as yourself" (James 2:8).
Peter taught that people who disregard authorities would
Answer: C (be punished by God and king.)
Governors are sent to punish wrongdoers, and Peter calls believers to fear God and honour the king (1 Peter 2:14, 17).
Section A (Themes from the Old Testament)
(a) Narrate the dreams of Pharaoh. (b) In what three ways did the interpretation of the dreams affect Joseph and his people?
(a) Pharaoh dreamed seven fat cows came up from the Nile and seven thin cows ate them (Genesis 41:1-4).
He dreamed again: seven full ears on one stalk were swallowed by seven thin ears blighted by the east wind (Genesis 41:5-7).
No magician could interpret them; the butler remembered Joseph, who was brought from prison (Genesis 41:8-14).
Joseph said God would answer: seven years of plenty, then seven years of famine; he advised storing grain (Genesis 41:16, 25-36).
(b) Any three: Joseph was freed and made ruler of Egypt (41:39-44); he received a royal wife and new name (41:45); he stored food and saved many lives (41:47-57); his brothers came to buy grain and were reconciled (Genesis 42–45); Jacob's family settled in Goshen (47:6); his own dreams were fulfilled (42:6).
Narrate Genesis 41:1-36, then three effects.
(a) Trace the circumstances that led to the call of Deborah to battle with Jabin. (b) Mention three ways women can contribute to national development.
(a) After Ehud died Israel did evil again (Judges 4:1).
God sold them to Jabin king of Canaan, whose commander Sisera had 900 iron chariots (Judges 4:2-3).
Jabin oppressed Israel cruelly for twenty years and they cried to the Lord (Judges 4:3).
Deborah, a prophetess judging Israel between Ramah and Bethel, sent for Barak (Judges 4:4-6).
She gave him God's command to take 10,000 men of Naphtali and Zebulun to Mount Tabor (Judges 4:6-7).
Barak would go only with her; she went, saying the glory would go to a woman (Judges 4:8-10).
(b) Any three: in politics and leadership; education and health care; business and agriculture; raising responsible children; peace-building; the professions and public service.
Use Judges 4:1-10, then three ways.
(a) Outline the circumstances that led David to serve in the house of Saul. (b) What three lessons can leaders learn from the causes of Saul's downfall?
(a) God rejected Saul and sent Samuel to anoint David, son of Jesse, at Bethlehem (1 Samuel 16:1-13).
The Spirit of the Lord left Saul and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him (1 Samuel 16:14).
His servants advised him to find a skilful lyre player to soothe him (1 Samuel 16:15-16).
A servant recommended David: skilful in playing, a man of valour, prudent, and the Lord was with him (1 Samuel 16:18).
Saul sent to Jesse, who sent David with gifts (1 Samuel 16:19-20).
Saul loved him and made him his armour-bearer (1 Samuel 16:21-22).
When David played, Saul was refreshed and the evil spirit left him (1 Samuel 16:23).
(b) Any three: obey God fully; do not blame others for your faults; avoid jealousy; avoid impatience (Gilgal sacrifice); avoid occult practices; humility and repentance.
Narrate 1 Samuel 16:14-23, then three lessons.
(a) Describe King Josiah's religious reforms in Israel. (b) State four ways Christians can maintain the purity of their religion.
(a) He read the book of the covenant to all the people and made a covenant to keep it (2 Kings 23:1-3).
He removed Baal, Asherah and star-worship vessels from the temple and burnt them (2 Kings 23:4).
He deposed the idolatrous priests (2 Kings 23:5).
He burnt the Asherah and broke down the houses of the cult prostitutes (2 Kings 23:6-7).
He defiled the high places from Geba to Beersheba (2 Kings 23:8).
He defiled Topheth so no one could sacrifice children to Molech (2 Kings 23:10).
He removed the horses and chariots dedicated to the sun (2 Kings 23:11).
He destroyed Jeroboam's altar at Bethel (2 Kings 23:15).
He put away mediums, wizards and idols (2 Kings 23:24).
He kept the Passover as written in the book (2 Kings 23:21-23).
(b) Any four: studying and obeying the Bible; avoiding idolatry and occult practices; sincere worship and prayer; holy living; sound teaching; discipline in the church; avoiding commercialisation of religion.
List Josiah's reforms from 2 Kings 23, then four ways.
Section B (Themes from the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles)
(a) Describe the temptations of Jesus as recorded in the gospel of Matthew. (b) In what three ways were the temptations significant to Jesus in his ministry?
(a) The Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness; He fasted forty days and was hungry (Matthew 4:1-2).
The tempter said, "If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves" (Matthew 4:3).
Jesus: "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word… of God" (Matthew 4:4).
On the pinnacle of the temple the devil told Him to throw Himself down, quoting Psalm 91 (Matthew 4:5-6).
Jesus: "You shall not tempt the Lord your God" (Matthew 4:7).
From a high mountain the devil offered all the kingdoms if Jesus would worship him (Matthew 4:8-9).
Jesus: "Begone, Satan! You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve" (Matthew 4:10).
The devil left and angels ministered to Him (Matthew 4:11).
(b) Any three: He rejected being a material, sensational or political Messiah; He proved His obedience to God; He relied on scripture; it prepared Him for His ministry; He can help those who are tempted (Hebrews 2:18).
Narrate Matthew 4:1-11, then three points.
(a) Highlight the activities of each of these characters during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ: (i) The Two Robbers; (ii) Joseph of Arimathea. (b) In what three ways are the behaviour of the robbers significant to Christians?
(a)(i) Two criminals were crucified with Jesus, one on each side (Luke 23:32-33).
At first both reviled Him (Matthew 27:44).
One railed, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!" (Luke 23:39).
The other rebuked him: they were justly punished but this man had done nothing wrong (Luke 23:40-41).
He said, "Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingly power"; Jesus said, "Today you will be with me in Paradise" (Luke 23:42-43).
(ii) Joseph of Arimathea, a rich member of the council and a secret disciple who had not agreed with their decision (Matthew 27:57; Luke 23:50-51).
He went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body (Mark 15:43).
He took it down, wrapped it in clean linen and laid it in his own new rock tomb, rolling a stone to the door (Matthew 27:59-60).
(b) Any three: it is never too late to repent; salvation is by faith and grace; Christians should admit their sins; mockers will face judgement; Jesus forgives even the worst sinner; we have a choice to accept or reject Christ.
Describe both from Luke 23 and Matthew 27, then three points.
(a) Describe the Communal Living of the Early Church. (b) What three lessons can be learnt from the life of the Early Church?
(a) They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread and prayers (Acts 2:42).
Many wonders and signs were done by the apostles (Acts 2:43).
All who believed were together and had all things in common (Acts 2:44).
They sold possessions and distributed to all as any had need (Acts 2:45).
They attended the temple daily and broke bread in homes with glad and generous hearts (Acts 2:46).
They praised God and had favour with all the people; the Lord added daily to their number (Acts 2:47).
They were of one heart and soul; no one said anything was his own (Acts 4:32).
There was no needy person among them; Barnabas sold a field and gave the money (Acts 4:34-37).
(b) Any three: unity and love; generosity and care for the needy; devotion to prayer and God's word; honesty (Ananias and Sapphira, Acts 5); joyful worship; fellowship brings growth.
Describe Acts 2:42-47 and 4:32-37, then three lessons.
Section C (Themes from Selected Epistles)
(a) Recount James' advice to christians on how the poor and the rich should be treated in the church. (b) State four reasons why people should not discriminate against each other.
(a) Show no partiality as you hold the faith of the Lord Jesus Christ (James 2:1).
Do not give a rich man in fine clothes a good seat while telling a poor man to stand or sit at your feet (James 2:2-4).
God chose the poor to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom (James 2:5).
Dishonouring the poor is wrong, since the rich oppress them and blaspheme Christ's name (James 2:6-7).
Fulfil the royal law: love your neighbour as yourself (James 2:8).
Partiality is sin and breaks the law (James 2:9-11).
Act as those to be judged by the law of liberty; show mercy (James 2:12-13).
The rich should not trust in or misuse their wealth (James 5:1-6).
(b) Any four: all are created in God's image; God shows no partiality; it breaks the law of love; it causes division and conflict; it is sin; it denies others justice; all are one in Christ (Galatians 3:28).
Summarise James 2:1-13, then four reasons.
(a) Outline Peter's teaching on christians' attitude to civil authorities. (b) State three reasons for submission to civil authorities.
(a) Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution (1 Peter 2:13).
To the emperor as supreme, and to governors sent by him (1 Peter 2:13-14).
Governors punish wrongdoers and praise those who do right (1 Peter 2:14).
By doing right, silence the ignorance of foolish men (1 Peter 2:15).
Live as free men, not using freedom as a pretext for evil, but as servants of God (1 Peter 2:16).
Honour all men, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the emperor (1 Peter 2:17).
(b) Any three: it is God's will (1 Peter 2:15); authorities are instituted by God (Romans 13:1); they keep law and order; they punish evil and reward good; to avoid punishment and keep a clear conscience (Romans 13:5); to set a good example to unbelievers.
Outline 1 Peter 2:13-17, then three reasons.