WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2021 Question 21

Question 21

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

The kingdom of Israel was divided during the reign of Rehoboam because, he

  1. A.followed his father's tyranny.
  2. B.led Israel to war.
  3. C.challenged Jerobam I.
  4. D.worshipped other gods.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (followed his father's tyranny.)

Explanation

Rehoboam refused to lighten Solomon's heavy yoke and promised to make it heavier (1 Kings 12:13-16).