WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2019 Question 45

Question 45

Persecution of the Early Church

King Herod arrested Peter because

  1. A.he hated the apostle.
  2. B.he was the leader of the apostles.
  3. C.he was very notorious.
  4. D.James' death pleased the Jews.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (James' death pleased the Jews.)

Explanation

"When he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also" (Acts 12:3).