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WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2019 Question 19

Question 19

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, David. This call was made because

  1. A.Rehoboam increased the Northern Kingdom's burden.
  2. B.Solomon favoured the Southern kingdom.
  3. C.Solomon imposed heavy taxes on the people.
  4. D.Rehoboam refused to grant the Northerners' petition.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Rehoboam refused to grant the Northerners' petition.)

Explanation

When Rehoboam refused to lighten their yoke, Israel said this (1 Kings 12:13-16).