Examination on Christian Religion Studies
Class: JSS 2
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. Annunciation refers to the announcement of a wonderful event, especially the birth of ________. (a) John the Baptist (b) Jesus (c) Isaac (d) Moses
2. Which of the following prophets foretold the birth of Jesus, stating “For unto us a child is born”? (a) Jeremiah (b) Ezekiel (c) Isaiah (d) Daniel
3. The main reason for the angel’s message to Mary was to announce the birth of the ________. (a) King of Israel (b) Son of God (c) Messiah (d) Holy Spirit
4. The angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would conceive a son by the power of the ________. (a) Holy Spirit (b) Most High (c) Lord God (d) Almighty
5. Which of these is not a key event surrounding the birth of Jesus? (a) Decree by Caesar Augustus (b) Journey to Bethlehem (c) Birth in a manger (d) Visit to the temple at age 12
6. All of these are key figures present at Jesus’ birth except ________. (a) Mary (b) Joseph (c) Shepherds (d) John the Baptist
7. Which of these does NOT describe the wise men’s journey to find Jesus? (a) They followed a star (b) They first went to King Herod (c) They found Jesus in Nazareth (d) They offered gifts
8. An example of a gift brought by the wise men to Jesus is ________. (a) Silver (b) Iron (c) Gold (d) Diamond
9. The correct step taken by the wise men after worshipping Jesus was to ________. (a) Return to Herod (b) Go back to their country by another route (c) Stay in Bethlehem (d) Join Jesus’ family
10. ________ was the precious gum resin used for incense and perfumes, gifted by the wise men. (a) Gold (b) Myrrh (c) Frankincense (d) Silver
11. Which of the following groups of people first heard the news of Jesus’ birth from an angel? (a) The Wise Men (b) The Priests (c) The Shepherds (d) The Pharisees
12. The city where Jesus was born is called ________. (a) Nazareth (b) Jerusalem (c) Bethlehem (d) Galilee
13. Which of these is NOT a significance of the shepherds’ visit to Jesus? (a) It showed Jesus’ humility (b) It spread the news of His birth (c) It confirmed the angelic message (d) It brought valuable gifts
14. All of these are mentioned as Jesus’ siblings in the Bible except ________. (a) James (b) Joseph (c) Simon (d) Matthew
15. The main reason Jesus taught about His true family was to emphasize ________. (a) Blood relations (b) Spiritual obedience (c) Social status (d) Financial support
16. ________ are those who hear the word of God and put it into practice, according to Jesus. (a) His disciples (b) His brothers (c) His true family (d) His apostles
17. An example of Jesus’ obedience to His earthly parents is His return to ________ with them. (a) Bethlehem (b) Jerusalem (c) Nazareth (d) Galilee
18. Which of these is not a qualification for being a member of Jesus’ true family? (a) Hearing the word of God (b) Doing the will of God (c) Being a blood relative (d) Obeying God’s commands
19. The one who prepares the way for a greater person is called a ________. (a) Prophet (b) Disciple (c) Forerunner (d) Apostle
22. All of these are accounts of Jesus’ baptism except ________. (a) Matthew 3:13-17 (b) Mark 1:9-11 (c) Luke 3:21-22 (d) John 1:1-8
21. Which of these was NOT part of John the Baptist’s message? (a) Repentance (b) Baptism for the forgiveness of sins (c) Coming of the Messiah (d) Building a new temple
20. Which of the following describes John the Baptist’s diet in the wilderness? (a) Bread and fish (b) Locusts and wild honey (c) Fruits and nuts (d) Meat and wine
23. The main reason Jesus insisted on being baptized by John was to ________. (a) Show His humility (b) Fulfill all righteousness (c) Set an example for His disciples (d) Receive the Holy Spirit
24. ________ descended like a dove upon Jesus after His baptism. (a) An angel (b) A spirit (c) The Holy Spirit (d) A cloud
25. The correct step Jesus took after His baptism was to ________. (a) Begin His ministry (b) Go into the wilderness to be tempted (c) Call His first disciples (d) Return to Nazareth
26. An example of a lesson from Jesus’ baptism is the importance of ________ for believers. (a) Water baptism (b) Fasting (c) Prayer (d) Reading the Bible
27. Which of these is not one of the temptations Jesus faced in the wilderness? (a) Turning stones into bread (b) Worshipping Satan for all the kingdoms of the world (c) Jumping from the temple pinnacle (d) Healing the sick
28. The period Jesus spent in the wilderness before His temptation was ________ days. (a) 30 (b) 40 (c) 50 (d) 60
29. Which of the following was the first temptation Satan presented to Jesus? (a) To worship him (b) To turn stones into bread (c) To test God by jumping from the temple (d) To gain power over nations
30. All of these were sources of strength Jesus used to overcome temptation except ________. (a) The word of God (b) Prayer (c) His divine power (d) His disciples’ support
31. The main reason for Jesus’ temptation was to show that He could ________. (a) Sin like humans (b) Empathize with human struggles (c) Overcome evil by His own might (d) Avoid suffering
32. ________ is the act of resisting evil desires or actions. (a) Fasting (b) Prayer (c) Temptation (d) Self-control
33. An example of a lesson Christians can learn from Jesus’ temptation is to ________. (a) Avoid all difficult situations (b) Use God’s word to resist sin (c) Rely on material wealth (d) Seek fame and power
34. Which of these does NOT represent a significance of Jesus’ baptism? (a) It marked the beginning of His public ministry (b) It identified Him with humanity (c) It showed His willingness to fulfill God’s will (d) It was a public declaration of His deity by John
35. The correct step for a Christian when faced with temptation is to ________. (a) Give in quickly (b) Blame others (c) Resist with God’s word (d) Ignore it
36. Which of these is not a lesson from the significance of Jesus’ baptism and temptation? (a) The importance of obedience (b) The power of God’s word (c) The need for spiritual discipline (d) The necessity of worldly possessions
37. The angelic announcement to Mary about the birth of Jesus is specifically called the ________. (a) Prophecy (b) Revelation (c) Annunciation (d) Proclamation
38. Which of the following gifts symbolizes Jesus’ kingship? (a) Myrrh (b) Frankincense (c) Gold (d) Silver
39. All of these are characteristics of John the Baptist except ________. (a) He wore camel’s hair (b) He ate rich food (c) He preached repentance (d) He baptized people in the Jordan
40. The main reason Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem was for the ________. (a) Census (b) Festival (c) Marriage (d) Trade

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

1. (a) What is meant by the term “Annunciation”? (2 marks)
(b) Outline two prophecies from the Old Testament concerning the birth of Jesus. (3 marks)
(c) Describe two key events that took place immediately after Jesus’ birth. (3 marks)
(d) State two qualifications for being considered a member of Jesus’ true family. (2 marks)

2. (a) Name the three gifts brought by the Wise Men to Jesus. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the significance of two of these gifts. (3 marks)
(c) Describe the message the shepherds received regarding Jesus’ birth and their reaction. (3 marks)
(d) How did Jesus demonstrate obedience to His earthly parents according to Luke 2:51-52? (2 marks)

3. (a) Who was the forerunner of Jesus, and what was his primary mission? (2 marks)
(b) Describe two activities John the Baptist carried out during his ministry. (3 marks)
(c) Narrate the account of Jesus’ baptism as recorded in the Gospels. (3 marks)
(d) State two lessons Christians can learn from Jesus’ baptism. (2 marks)

4. (a) List the three temptations Jesus faced in the wilderness. (2 marks)
(b) How did Jesus overcome these temptations? (3 marks)
(c) Explain two reasons why Jesus’ temptation is significant for Christians. (3 marks)
(d) State two practical lessons Christians can apply from Jesus’ temptation in their daily lives. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Jesus
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Isaiah
Question 3 – ✅ (b) Son of God
Question 4 – ✅ (a) Holy Spirit
Question 5 – ✅ (d) Visit to the temple at age 12
Question 6 – ✅ (d) John the Baptist
Question 7 – ✅ (c) They found Jesus in Nazareth
Question 8 – ✅ (c) Gold
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Go back to their country by another route
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Frankincense
Question 11 – ✅ (c) The Shepherds
Question 12 – ✅ (c) Bethlehem
Question 13 – ✅ (d) It brought valuable gifts
Question 14 – ✅ (d) Matthew
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Spiritual obedience
Question 16 – ✅ (c) His true family
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Nazareth
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Being a blood relative
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Forerunner
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Locusts and wild honey
Question 21 – ✅ (d) Building a new temple
Question 22 – ✅ (d) John 1:1-8
Question 23 – ✅ (b) Fulfill all righteousness
Question 24 – ✅ (c) The Holy Spirit
Question 25 – ✅ (b) Go into the wilderness to be tempted
Question 26 – ✅ (a) Water baptism
Question 27 – ✅ (d) Healing the sick
Question 28 – ✅ (b) 40
Question 29 – ✅ (b) To turn stones into bread
Question 30 – ✅ (d) His disciples’ support
Question 31 – ✅ (b) Empathize with human struggles
Question 32 – ✅ (d) Self-control
Question 33 – ✅ (b) Use God’s word to resist sin
Question 34 – ✅ (d) It was a public declaration of His deity by John
Question 35 – ✅ (c) Resist with God’s word
Question 36 – ✅ (d) The necessity of worldly possessions
Question 37 – ✅ (c) Annunciation
Question 38 – ✅ (c) Gold
Question 39 – ✅ (b) He ate rich food
Question 40 – ✅ (a) Census