WAEC Christian Religious Studies (CRS) past questions and answers

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WAEC Christian Religious Studies: 420 objective past questions from 7 papers between 2018 and 2024, each with the answer and an explanation. Here are ten.

How the WAEC CRS paper is set. On WAEC's 2026 timetable for private candidates, Paper 1 (objective) takes 1 hour and Paper 2 (essay) 2 hours. If the question paper on the day gives another time, follow the question paper. The questions here are from Paper 1.

1. 1.

   a. Recount how the diplomatic relations between Tyre and Israel enhanced the building of the Temple during Solomon's reign.
   b. Highlight two benefits of diplomatic relations among nations.

   1. A
      Diplomatic tensions
   2. B
      Tyre attacked Israel
   3. C
      Only trade agreements
   4. D
      Hiram supplied materials and workers for Temple
      Correct
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   Answer: D

   During Solomon's reign, King Hiram of Tyre maintained peaceful relations with Israel (1 Kings 5:1-12). Hiram supplied cedar wood, skilled craftsmen, and expertise for building the Temple and Solomon's palace. This partnership demonstrated how mutual respect and economic cooperation strengthened both kingdoms. Solomon and Hiram exchanged gifts and established a trade relationship that benefited both nations economically.

2. 2.

   SECTION A: THEMES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT

   (a) However, I will not tear away all the kingdom, but I will give one tribe to your son, for the sake David my servant.....Recount what led to the above pronouncement 

   1. A
      The people rebelled against Solomon's harsh rule
   2. B
      Solomon worshipped foreign gods due to the influence of his many foreign wives
      Correct
   3. C
      Jeroboam's conspiracy weakened the kingdom
   4. D
      Solomon failed to complete the temple according to God's specifications
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   Answer: B

   In 1 Kings 11:9-13, God was angry because Solomon's many foreign wives turned his heart to worship their gods; God therefore pronounced the tearing of the kingdom from him, sparing one tribe only for David's sake.

3. 3.

   Which of these people were sons of Zebedee?

   1. A
      Philip and Bartholomew
   2. B
      Peter and Andrew
   3. C
      Thomas and Matthew
   4. D
      James and John
      Correct
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   Answer: D

   James and John were the sons of Zebedee; Jesus called them from their boat while they were mending nets with their father (Matthew 4:21).

4. 4.

   Elijah ran from Mount Carmel to the city of Jezreel because he was

   1. A
      Fleeing in fear from Jezebel's pursuing soldiers
   2. B
      Empowered by the hand of the Lord that came upon him
      Correct
   3. C
      Commanded by God to preach repentance to the people of Jezreel
   4. D
      Afraid of the remaining prophets of Baal who had escaped
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   Answer: B

   First Kings 18:46 states that the hand of the Lord came upon Elijah, enabling him to gird up his clothes and outrun Ahab's chariot all the way from Mount Carmel to the entrance of Jezreel — a supernatural act of divine empowerment.

5. 5.

   From the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles

   4a. What are the promises God made to Joshua when He was appointed to lead the Israelites?

   4b. What are the benefits of fulfilling one's promises?

   1. A
      God promised that no enemy would be able to stand against Joshua and that He would be with him wherever he went
      Correct
   2. B
      God promised to double the lifespan of all Israelites as long as Joshua led them faithfully
   3. C
      God promised to send an angel to fight all of Israel's battles so Joshua would not need to engage in combat
   4. D
      God promised Joshua great riches and a kingdom larger than that of Solomon
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   Answer: A

   In Joshua 1:5–9, God assured Joshua that no enemy would be able to stand before him all his days, that He would never leave nor forsake him, and commanded him to be strong and courageous, promising success if he carefully obeyed the law of Moses.

6. 6.

   And the Lord said to Moses see, I make you as God to Pharaoh; and Aaron your bother - shall. which of the following roles was Aaron assigned?

   1. A
      High priest over all the sacrifices in the wilderness
   2. B
      Military leader of Israel's army against Pharaoh
   3. C
      Moses' prophet and spokesman before Pharaoh
      Correct
   4. D
      Keeper of the tabernacle and sacred vessels
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   Answer: C

   God told Moses that Aaron his brother would be his prophet, meaning Aaron would speak to Pharaoh all that God commanded Moses — Moses would be as God to Pharaoh, and Aaron would be his mouthpiece (Exodus 7:1-2).

7. 7.

   Why does the Lord bring us into this land, to fall by the sword? our wives and our little ones will become a prey;... On which occasion was this statement made? When the

   1. A
      Israelites were suffering from hunger and thirst in the desert
   2. B
      Israelites were defeated by the Amalekites at Rephidim
   3. C
      Moses announced that Israel would wander forty years in the wilderness
   4. D
      twelve spies returned and gave their report about Canaan
      Correct
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   Answer: D

   Numbers 14:2-3 records this complaint immediately after the ten unfaithful spies gave their discouraging report; the people wept and grumbled, expressing their preference to die in Egypt or the wilderness rather than risk defeat in Canaan.

8. 8.

   "It is the LORD; let him do what seems good to him"

   This statement by Eli shows that God____________

   1. A
      Rewards only those who serve him faithfully
   2. B
      Has absolute sovereignty and his judgments are righteous
      Correct
   3. C
      Forgives all sins when people repent
   4. D
      Punishes only those who disobey the priesthood
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   Answer: B

   Eli's acceptance — "It is the LORD; let him do what seems good to him" — reflects his submission to God's absolute sovereignty and his acknowledgment that God's judgments are just (1 Samuel 3:18).

9. 9.

   Regardless of the Egyptians' suffering, Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go because

   1. A
      the Lord hardened his heart
      Correct
   2. B
      his magicians could reproduce most of the plagues
   3. C
      he needed the Israelites to complete his building projects
   4. D
      the plagues were not severe enough to threaten Egypt's survival
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   Answer: A

   Throughout the plague narrative in Exodus, the text repeatedly states that the Lord hardened Pharaoh's heart so that he would not let the Israelites go, demonstrating God's sovereign purpose to display His power and glory before all Egypt.

10. 10.

    One of the major things Christians should do to merit God's forgiveness according to Jesus is

    1. A
       Attend worship in the temple faithfully
    2. B
       Forgive others who trespass against them
       Correct
    3. C
       Offer burnt sacrifices regularly
    4. D
       Fast and pray every day
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    Answer: B

    In Matthew 6:14-15, immediately after the Lord's Prayer, Jesus states that God will forgive those who forgive others, making the forgiveness of fellow human beings the principal condition for receiving divine forgiveness.

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