Examination on Christian Religion Studies
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ was the name given to Paul before his conversion. (a) Peter (b) Saul (c) John (d) James
2. Paul was born in a city called ________. (a) Jerusalem (b) Bethlehem (c) Tarsus (d) Nazareth
3. Which of these was not part of Paul’s background? (a) Hebrew (b) Roman (c) Egyptian (d) Greek
4. Paul studied under a famous teacher known as ________. (a) Ananias (b) Barnabas (c) Gamaliel (d) Stephen
5. On his way to ________, Paul encountered a bright light and heard a voice. (a) Antioch (b) Lystra (c) Damascus (d) Corinth
6. The voice Paul heard on the road to Damascus asked, “Saul, Saul, why do you ________ me?” (a) praise (b) love (c) persecute (d) follow
7. Which of these was NOT a lesson from Paul’s conversion? (a) God can change anyone (b) Obedience to God (c) Importance of self-righteousness (d) God’s power to forgive
8. God sent Ananias to Paul to ________ him. (a) arrest (b) heal (c) kill (d) judge
9. An important lesson from Ananias’ obedience is ________. (a) God rewards those who ignore His commands (b) We should always question God’s instructions (c) We should obey God even when it is difficult (d) Disobedience brings blessings
10. Paul and ________ were selected and sent forth for missionary work. (a) Peter (b) John (c) Barnabas (d) Timothy
11. The main reason for missionary work is to ________. (a) travel to new places (b) preach the gospel to others (c) make new friends (d) earn money
12. The book of the Bible that records the selection and sending of Paul and Barnabas is ________. (a) Romans (b) Acts (c) Galatians (d) Corinthians
13. All of these towns were visited by Paul during his missionary journeys EXCEPT ________. (a) Antioch in Pisidia (b) Lystra (c) Bethany (d) Derbe
14. Paul preached to both Jews and ________ during his missionary journeys. (a) Romans (b) Greeks (c) Gentiles (d) Samaritans
15. Which of the following is true about Paul’s ministry in Corinth? (a) He only preached to Jews (b) He stayed for a short time (c) He faced opposition from some Jews (d) He never left Corinth
16. Paul’s initial religion was ________. (a) Christianity (b) Islam (c) Judaism (d) Buddhism
17. The correct step in Paul’s conversion was when he ________. (a) continued persecuting Christians (b) prayed to the unknown God (c) believed in Jesus Christ as Lord (d) went back to Jerusalem immediately
18. Paul approved of the death of Stephen, who was the first Christian ________. (a) apostle (b) martyr (c) prophet (d) priest
19. The blinding light Paul experienced on the way to Damascus made him unable to ________. (a) walk (b) speak (c) see (d) hear
20. What is the meaning of missionary work? (a) Travelling for pleasure (b) Spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ (c) Trading goods in foreign lands (d) Studying other cultures

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

1. (a) State two names Paul was known by. (2 marks)
(b) Mention two key aspects of Paul’s background before his conversion. (3 marks)
(c) Describe Paul’s role in the persecution of the early church. (3 marks)
(d) Under whom did Paul study as a Pharisee? (2 marks)

2. (a) Where was Paul going when he encountered Jesus? (2 marks)
(b) Briefly describe what happened to Paul on his way to Damascus. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the significance of Ananias’ vision regarding Paul. (3 marks)
(d) State one lesson learned from Ananias’ obedience to God’s call. (2 marks)

3. (a) Name the person who was selected with Paul for missionary work. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the meaning of “missionary work.” (3 marks)
(c) List three reasons why it is important to preach the gospel to other towns. (3 marks)
(d) From which book of the Bible can we read about Paul’s commissioning? (2 marks)

4. (a) Name two towns Paul visited during his missionary journeys. (2 marks)
(b) Describe the two main groups of people Paul preached to. (3 marks)
(c) What kind of experiences did Paul have during his missions? Give two examples. (3 marks)
(d) Why was Paul’s ministry in Corinth significant? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Saul
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Tarsus
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Egyptian
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Gamaliel
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Damascus
Question 6 – ✅ (c) persecute
Question 7 – ✅ (c) Importance of self-righteousness
Question 8 – ✅ (b) heal
Question 9 – ✅ (c) We should obey God even when it is difficult
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Barnabas
Question 11 – ✅ (b) preach the gospel to others
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Acts
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Bethany
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Gentiles
Question 15 – ✅ (c) He faced opposition from some Jews
Question 16 – ✅ (c) Judaism
Question 17 – ✅ (c) believed in Jesus Christ as Lord
Question 18 – ✅ (b) martyr
Question 19 – ✅ (c) see
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ