Examination on Christian Religion Studies
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is another name for God with us. (a) Saviour (b) Emmanuel (c) Messiah
2. Which of these is not a name given to Jesus in the prophecies? (a) Wonderful Counsellor (b) Mighty God (c) King Pharaoh
3. The main reason Jesus came to earth was to ________. (a) become a rich king (b) save sinners from their sins (c) build a big house
4. Which of the following describes the Holy Spirit? (a) An enemy (b) The Comforter (c) A soldier
5. The Holy Spirit came upon the disciples on the day of ________. (a) Christmas (b) Pentecost (c) Easter
6. The Holy Spirit helps believers by ________. (a) making them rich (b) guiding them into truth (c) giving them superpowers
7. All of these are ways to prepare for Jesus’ second coming except ________. (a) being vigilant (b) being steadfast (c) being lazy
8. Which of these does NOT describe the kind of Messiah the Jews expected? (a) A political king (b) A spiritual Saviour (c) A powerful ruler
9. An example of a prophet who foretold Jesus’ birth is ________. (a) Isaiah (b) Herod (c) Pilate
10. The correct way for a believer to live while awaiting Jesus’ return is to be ________. (a) careless (b) watchful (c) sleeping
11. Jesus ascended into heaven after His resurrection. What does ‘ascended’ mean? (a) He went down to earth (b) He went up to heaven (c) He stayed on earth
12. The word ‘Saviour’ means someone who ________. (a) punishes people (b) saves people from danger (c) creates problems
13. The Jews expected their Messiah to be a powerful ________. (a) spiritual leader (b) political king (c) humble servant
14. One major work of the Holy Spirit in believers is to ________. (a) confuse them (b) teach them God’s word (c) make them fight
15. The promise of Jesus’ return means He will come back to ________. (a) rule the world as a human king (b) take His believers home (c) start a new war
16. The parable of the ten virgins teaches us about ________. (a) being ready for a wedding (b) being prepared for Jesus’ coming (c) how to cook
17. Who is called the Comforter? (a) Jesus (b) God the Father (c) The Holy Spirit
18. Prophets like Isaiah foretold Jesus’ coming many years ________ He was born. (a) after (b) before (c) during
19. Jesus came to save ________ from their sins. (a) only the rich (b) all sinners (c) only the good people
20. To be steadfast means to be ________ in your faith. (a) weak (b) firm (c) doubtful

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

1. (a) Explain the meaning of ‘Saviour’. (2 marks)
(b) What does ‘Emmanuel’ mean? (3 marks)
(c) Name two prophets who foretold the birth of Jesus. (3 marks)
(d) Briefly describe the kind of Messiah the Jews expected. (2 marks)

2. (a) Why did the world need a Saviour? (2 marks)
(b) What did Jesus come to do for sinners? (3 marks)
(c) Who is the Holy Spirit, and why is He called the ‘Comforter’? (3 marks)
(d) State two ways the Holy Spirit helps believers. (2 marks)

3. (a) Describe how the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples. (2 marks)
(b) List three works of the Holy Spirit in believers. (3 marks)
(c) Explain what Jesus’ ‘ascension’ means. (3 marks)
(d) What promise did Jesus give about His return after His ascension? (2 marks)

4. (a) What does it mean for believers to be ‘vigilant’? (2 marks)
(b) Explain two ways believers should prepare for the second coming of Jesus. (3 marks)
(c) Briefly describe the main lesson from the parable of the ten virgins. (3 marks)
(d) What does ‘steadfastness’ mean in the context of waiting for Jesus? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Emmanuel
Question 2 – ✅ (c) King Pharaoh
Question 3 – ✅ (b) save sinners from their sins
Question 4 – ✅ (b) The Comforter
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Pentecost
Question 6 – ✅ (b) guiding them into truth
Question 7 – ✅ (c) being lazy
Question 8 – ✅ (b) A spiritual Saviour
Question 9 – ✅ (a) Isaiah
Question 10 – ✅ (b) watchful
Question 11 – ✅ (b) He went up to heaven
Question 12 – ✅ (b) saves people from danger
Question 13 – ✅ (b) political king
Question 14 – ✅ (b) teach them God’s word
Question 15 – ✅ (b) take His believers home
Question 16 – ✅ (b) being prepared for Jesus’ coming
Question 17 – ✅ (c) The Holy Spirit
Question 18 – ✅ (b) before
Question 19 – ✅ (b) all sinners
Question 20 – ✅ (b) firm