2019 WAEC (WASSCE) Christian Religious Studies Past Questions & Answers

Question 1

Barak deployed a troop of then thousand men as advised by Deborah on Mount____________

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A. Tabor

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B. Sina

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C. Gillboa

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D. Nebo

Question 2

But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say, the Lord did not appear to you. Who made this remark?

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B. Moses

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A. Aaron

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C. Joseph

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D. Jacob

Question 3

Before rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, Nehemiah first ____________

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C. studied and assessed the extent of the damage

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A. confided in a few people with his plan

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B. called a general meeting to assess the damage

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D. attacked the arch enemies of Judah

Question 4

In the book of Amos, selling the needy for a pair of shoes means_____________

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D. the rich dishonoured the less privileged.

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A. the needy had the same value as shoes

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B. the needy did not need shoes

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C. shoes were much more valuable than the needy

Question 5

Joshua was invested with some of Moses authority so that the Israelites might______________

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D. Obey him

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A. Honour him

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B. Bless him

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C. Purify him

Question 6

Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. This was addressed to_______________

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D. Simon and Andrew

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A. James and John

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B. Peter and John

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C. James and Andrew

Question 7

After the arrest of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, He was first taken to the courtyard of ________

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B. Caiaphas

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A. Pilate

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C. Herod the Great

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D. Herod Antipas.

Question 8

Which of these people were sons of Zebedee?

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D. John and James.

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A. Peter and John

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B. James and Simon

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C. Andrew and Peter

Question 9

The aftermath of Gehazi's actions led to Elisha__________

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C. pronouncing a curse on him and his generation

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A. rebuking him for his greed

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B. commending him for his cleverness

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D. stopping Gehazi from working with him

Question 10

The excellent spirit in Daniel caused the Satraps to be_____________________________

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B. Jealous of him

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A. Angry with him

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C. Bitter with him

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D. Friendly with him.

Question 11

For thou will not abandon my soul to Hades, nor let thy Holy one see corruption. Peter Used this Psalm of David to defend Jesus'

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C. resurrection

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A. temptation

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B. crucifixion

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D. baptism

Question 12

Solomon asked God for an understanding mind to govern Israel so that he could_________

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C. discern what is right

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A. rule in peace

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B. develop the nation

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D. build the temple

Question 13

The glory has departed from Israel was the meaning of the name ____________

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D. Ichabod

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A. Samuel

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B. Eli

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C. Phinehas

Question 14

During the dedication of the temple by Solomon, the cloud which filled the house symbolized the _________

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C. glory of God

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A. angels

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B. saints

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D. righteousness of the people.

Question 15

The creation of woman was necessitated by the need for ____________

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B. Companionship

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A. Consultation

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C. Love

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D. Solidarity

Question 16

To make prayers effective, James taught that Christians should____________

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D. avoid double mindedness

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A. pray without ceasing

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B. pray in tongues

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C. have congregational prayers

Question 17

The reason for the election of Matthias to replace Judas was to_______________

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B. Fulfil the words of the scripture

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A. Show Peter's authority as a leader

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C. End the curse of Judas

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D. Add more people for the work

Question 18

According to Amos, the day of the Lord for the Jews would be a day of_________

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C. Darkness

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A. Light

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B. Famine

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D. Success

Question 19

My father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me,...."Cup" as used here refers to______

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B. Death

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A. Judgement

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C. Trial

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D. Temptation

Question 20

Sit here, while I go yonder and pray. Jesus gave this instruction to the disciples at__________

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D. Gethsemane

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A. Bethany

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B. Capernaum

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C. Golgotha

Question 21

How was the sepulcher in which Jesus was laid secured by the Chief Priests?

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D. Sealing the stone and setting a guard

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A. Fixing a stone door and a lock

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B. Rolling a hewn rock to the entrance

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C. Setting a guard of Roman Soldiers

Question 22

Shiphrah and Puah refused to obey Pharaoh because______________

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D. They were women who feared God

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A. Pharaoh wanted to kill the Israelite babies

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B. Pharaoh wanted to control the Hebrew population

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C. They were kinsmen of the Israelites

Question 23

David entered into Saul's service because he was _________

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A. A skillful musician

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B. Prudent in speech

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C. An intelligent warrior

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D. A man after God's heart

Question 24

It is the Lord, let Him do what seems good to Him. These words were said ___________

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D. Eli

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A. Saul

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B. Samuel

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C. Moses

Question 25

According to Peter, a good citizen is one who____________

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C. obeys the laws of the state and fulfils his obligations

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A. builds houses and rents to those who do not have

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B. provides transports at reduced cost of other citizens

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D. helps to finance the government at all times.

Question 26

Live as freemen, yet without using your freedom as a pretext for evil. Peter, by this text was calling on Christians to ___________

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B. do what is right

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A. resist the devil always

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C. fight for their freedom

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D. endure pain while

Question 27

The main reason for which Joseph's brothers sold him was __________________

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D. Hatred

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A. Love for money

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B. Jealousy

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C. Desire to elimate others

Question 28

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

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D. Rehoboam refused to grant the Northerners' petition.

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A. Rehoboam increased the Northern Kingdom's burden

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B. Solomon favoured the Southern kingdom

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C. Solomon imposed heavy taxes on the people

Question 29

Saul was a native of___________________

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B. Tarsus

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A. Joppa

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C. Damascus

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D. Jerusalem

Question 30

Why do we still need witnesses? You have now heard his blasphemy This remark was made by________

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C. The High Priest

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A. Pontius Pilate

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B. The Roman Governor

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D. The Sanhedrin

Question 31

I have done wrong; return, my son David, for I will no more do you harm because my life was precious in your eyes this day;...... who made this statement?

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D. Saul

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A. Samuel

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B. Joab

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C. Abner

Question 32

King Herod arrested Peter because__________

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D. James death pleased the jews

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A. he hated the apostles

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B. he was the leader of the apostles

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C. he was very notorious

Question 33

Naboth was killed so that____________

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C. Ahab might own his property

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A. God might punish Ahab and Jezebel

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B. Ahab's authority would prevail

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D. Ahab might stop fasting

Question 34

During the reign of King Ahab, Hiel of Bethel rebuilt Jericho at the cost of the lives of his children____________

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D. Abiram and Segub

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A. Amram and Adonijah

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B. Hophni and Phinehas

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C. Abinadab and Malchishua

Question 35

Peter said that, when church elders tend their flock well, they would obtain__________

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A. the crown of glory

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B. prosperity

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C. love and holiness

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D. peace

Question 36

According to the Gospel of Matthew, the first two disciples of Jesus were_______________

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C. Fishermen

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A. Tax collectors

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B. Farmers

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D. Tentmakers.

Question 37

The first child David had with Bathsheba died on the _________

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B. seventh day

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A. third day

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C. eleventh day

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D. fifteenth day

Question 38

King Josiah was inspired to reform the worship of God in Judah by the____________

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D. contents of the book of the law

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A. Priests of Yahweh

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B. Temple secretary, Shaphan

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C. Workers repairing the temple

Question 39

As a result of King Ahab's sin, the people of Israel suffered_____________

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B. drought

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A. pestilence

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C. plague

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D. earthquake.

Question 40

The apostles preferred preaching to serving tables because__________

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C. they were to devote themselves to prayer and the word

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A. they were not called for alms giving

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B. the Hellenists were complaining too much about discrimination

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D. Serving tables was a tedious task for them

Question 41

The temptations of Jesus were meant to_______________________

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B. prepare Him for His ministry

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A. make Him the Son of God

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C. help Him to overcome the devil

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D. make Him a wonder-working Messiah.

Question 42

God blessed and hallowed the seventh day because it was a day of ______________

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D. Rest

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A. Fast

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B. Worship

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C. Praise

Question 43

Jacob showed preference for Joseph because, Joseph________________

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D. Was born in his old age

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A. Always spoke the truth

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B. Had the spirit of God in him

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C. Loved his brother unconditionally

Question 44

Which factor influenced King Artaxerxes to favour Nehemiah?

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D. Prayer

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A. Faithfulness

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B. Tolerance

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C. Obedience

Question 45

The death of Josiah occurred when he_______

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B. fought Pharaoh Neco at Megiddo

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A. crossed the Jordan to Hazor

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C. fought the Babylonians at UR

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D. took his reforms to the North

Question 46

The Church demonstrates partiality when she___________

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C. reserves the best seats for rich

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A. accords the poor much respect

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B. respects the rich during worship

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D. treats her members with impunity

Question 47

Adam was placed in the garden of Eden located in the __________

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A. East

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B. West

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C. North

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D. South

Question 48

Prophet Samuel, like Eli, had two worthless sons called ___________

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C. Joel and Abijah

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A. Joel and Abihu

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B. Nadab and Abihu

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D. Gershom and Abijah.

Question 49

The Israelites asked Aaron to make gods for them because they___________

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C. Felt Moses had delayed on Mount Sinai

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A. Wanted a god to lead them back to Egypt

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B. Felt God had neglected them due to their sins

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D. Were under severe attack by the Egyptians

Question 50

And as he passed on, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office,.. What did Jesus say to Levi?

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B. Follow me

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A. Take your pallet and walk

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C. Rise up

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D. I will make you a fisher of men

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