WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 304

1,516.

Zerubbabel's response to the pathetic state of the Jews in Judah was

A.

Rebuld the walls

B.

Liberate the people from slavery

C.

Rebuild the temple

D.

Teach the Jews God's commandments

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,517.

The Jews ignored Rehum's order to stop he reconstruction of the Temple following an advice from

A.

Isaiah and Jeremiah

B.

Zerubbabel and Joshua

C.

Jattenai and Darius

D.

Haggai and Zechariah

Correct answer is D

Haggai and Zechariah were prophets during the time of the post-exilic period in Judah. They encouraged and supported the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem, and their advice played a role in the Jews' decision to continue the reconstruction despite opposition.

5 Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechari′ah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. 2 Then Zerub′babel the son of She-al′ti-el and Jeshua the son of Jo′zadak arose and began to rebuild the house of God which is in Jerusalem; and with them were the prophets of God, helping them.

1,518.

The rain which fell after the contest between Elijah and the prophets of Baal shows

A.

That the forces of nature were at work in bringing rain

B.

The vindication of Yahweh as the true God

C.

Elijah as a powerful servant of God

D.

Elijah's authority over the forces of nature

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,519.

The Israelite maid who introduced Naaman to Elisha for healing exhibited

A.

Charity and faith

B.

Love and patience

C.

Trust and love

D.

Patience and faith

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,520.

The sons of Eli who demanded raw meat during sacrifice were condemned for

A.

Eating raw meat

B.

Taking it by force

C.

Treating the Lord's offering with contempt

D.

Behaving arrogantly before the Lord

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.