JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 473

2,361.

The Shema emphasizes the

A.

Unity of God

B.

Need to fight for God

C.

Omnipotence of God

D.

Importance of Israel to the world

Correct answer is A

The Shema is a central prayer in Judaism, found in the Torah in Deuteronomy 6:4-9. It emphasizes the unity of God with the proclamation "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one." This prayer underscores the belief in the oneness and unity of God in Jewish theology.

 

2,362.

The report brought by the men who followed Caleb to spy the land of Canaan showed that the land

A.

Was desolate

B.

Had rich fruits

C.

Devoured its inhabitants

D.

Flowed with milk and honey

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,363.

The valley of Eshcol is symbolic to Israel because it was the place where

A.

The men of Israel cut down the cluster of grapes

B.

The spies set out to survey Canaan

C.

The Israelites challenged the leadership of Moses and Aaron

D.

Moses and his people had a resounding victory over the Amalekites

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,364.

The Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD in the days of the Judges by

A.

Serving the Philistines

B.

Practising human sacrifice

C.

Marrying the Canaanites

D.

Serving the baals

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,365.

Selling the need for a pair of shoes in Amos means

A.

Exchanging the needy for shoes

B.

Equating human beings with material things

C.

Trade by barter

D.

Oppressing the needy

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.