WAEC Christian Religious Knowledge Past Questions & Answers - Page 13

61.

The appointment of the Seven Deacons highlighted the need for

A.

Sharing responsibility

B.

Distributing gifts among the apostles

C.

Living in peace with one another

D.

Organizing social services

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

62.

According to the First Council at Jerusalem, the following were binding on a Christian except

A.

Praying always in the temple

B.

Not eating animals that have been strangled

C.

Living a life of chastity

D.

Avoiding food sacrificed to idols

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

63.

The First Martyr among the apostles was

A.

James

B.

Philip

C.

Peter

D.

Stephen

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

64.

After the resurrection, the Early Church met to

A.

Determine how to deal with the Sanhendrin

B.

Plan the expansion of the church

C.

Appoint a replacement for Judas Iscariot

D.

Determine the Inclusion of the Gentiles in the church

Correct answer is C

After Jesus' resurrection and ascension into heaven, the Early Church met to find a replacement for Judas Iscariot. The apostles gathered together in Jerusalem, following Jesus' instructions, and chose Matthias to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the Twelve Apostles (Acts 1:12-24)

65.

Pilate referred Jesus to Herod for trial because

A.

Pilate and Herod were good friends

B.

Jesus did not cooperate with Pilate

C.

Jesus lived in the jurisdiction of Herod

D.

Pilate and Herod were enemies

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.