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

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

1. ________ is a short earthly story with a heavenly meaning. (a) Fable (b) Parable (c) Allegory (d) Legend
2. The first disciples Jesus called were primarily ________. (a) Farmers (b) Fishermen (c) Tax collectors (d) Carpenters
3. According to Matthew 4:19, Jesus told Simon Peter and Andrew, “Follow me, and I will make you ________ of men.” (a) Shepherds (b) Fishers (c) Teachers (d) Leaders
4. One of the fundamental requirements for discipleship is to ________. (a) Acquire great wealth (b) Deny oneself (c) Seek worldly fame (d) Live a life of luxury
5. Which of these is not a characteristic of a true disciple? (a) Self-denial (b) Carrying one’s cross (c) Love for the world (d) Following Christ
6. All of these are demands of discipleship except ________. (a) Leaving family (b) Burying the dead (c) Turning back from the plough (d) Accumulating personal riches
7. The Beatitudes are a series of blessings taught by Jesus and recorded in the book of ________. (a) Mark (b) Luke (c) Matthew (d) John
8. Jesus taught the Beatitudes on a ________. (a) Seashore (b) Mountain (c) Synagogue (d) City street
9. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ________. (a) Earth (b) Heaven (c) Righteousness (d) Israel
10. Christians are described as the salt of the earth because they are to ________. (a) Add flavour to food (b) Preserve the world from corruption (c) Make people thirsty (d) Be common and easily found
11. Which of the following best describes the meaning of forgiveness? (a) Forgetting the offense (b) Holding a grudge (c) Releasing resentment and pardoning (d) Seeking revenge
12. Jesus taught that if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive ________. (a) Your enemies (b) Your friends (c) Your sins (d) Your family
13. When Jesus taught on revenge, He said if someone strikes you on one cheek, you should ________. (a) Strike them back (b) Report them to the authorities (c) Turn the other cheek (d) Insult them in return
14. The model prayer taught by Jesus is commonly known as the ________. (a) Apostles’ Creed (b) Lord’s Prayer (c) Serenity Prayer (d) Nicene Creed
15. Which of these is NOT a lesson from Jesus’ teaching on prayer? (a) Pray in secret (b) Pray with sincerity (c) Pray with many repetitive words (d) Pray with faith
16. Fasting, according to Jesus, should be done ________. (a) To be seen by men (b) In secret (c) To gain popularity (d) With a sad and gloomy face
17. Worldliness, as taught by Jesus, primarily refers to ________. (a) Loving the things of this world more than God (b) Travelling the world (c) Being well-informed about global events (d) Engaging in social activities
18. The main reason for not worrying, according to Jesus, is ________. (a) God provides for birds and flowers (b) Worrying adds no single hour to one’s life (c) We cannot serve two masters (d) All of the above
19. Jesus taught that we cannot serve both God and ________. (a) Family (b) Money (c) Friends (d) Work
20. The primary purpose of parables was to ________. (a) Confuse the listeners (b) Reveal spiritual truths in a simple way (c) Entertain the crowd with stories (d) Show off His wisdom
21. In the Parable of the Sower, the seeds that fell on rocky ground represent those who ________. (a) Hear the word and immediately receive it with joy but fall away (b) Do not understand the word (c) Are choked by the cares of the world (d) Bear much fruit
22. The thorns in the Parable of the Sower represent ________. (a) The word of God (b) The cares of the world and deceitfulness of riches (c) People who reject the word (d) Good soil
23. In the Parable of the Wheat and Tares, the sower is ________. (a) The devil (b) Jesus (c) An angel (d) A farmer
24. The tares in the Parable of the Wheat and Tares represent ________. (a) Children of the kingdom (b) Children of the wicked one (c) Angels (d) Good people
25. The Parable of the Prodigal Son primarily teaches us about God’s ________. (a) Strictness (b) Justice (c) Unconditional love and forgiveness (d) Wrath
26. An example of a parable teaching about God’s persistent search for the lost is the parable of the ________. (a) Sower (b) Wheat and Tares (c) Lost Sheep (d) Talents
27. The woman who lost a coin diligently searched for it until she found it. This teaches us about God’s ________. (a) Negligence (b) Perseverance in seeking the lost (c) Wealth (d) Patience
28. When the prodigal son returned, his father ________. (a) Rebuked him severely (b) Welcomed him with a feast (c) Sent him away (d) Made him a hired servant
29. Which of these is not a lesson from the Parable of the Lost Coin? (a) The value of every soul to God (b) God’s joy over a repentant sinner (c) The need for careful stewardship (d) The importance of material wealth
30. The correct step in forgiving someone, according to Jesus, is to ________. (a) Wait for them to apologize first (b) Forgive from the heart (c) Seek revenge before forgiving (d) Tell everyone about their offense
31. The call of discipleship often involves leaving behind one’s ________. (a) Possessions and old way of life (b) Friends and family (c) Job and career (d) All of the above
32. Simon Peter and Andrew were called by Jesus while they were ________. (a) Fishing (b) Mending nets (c) Collecting taxes (d) Praying
33. Which of these is a cost of discipleship mentioned by Jesus? (a) Having nowhere to lay one’s head (b) Becoming famous (c) Gaining riches (d) Living a comfortable life
34. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be ________.” (a) Filled (b) Comforted (c) Satisfied (d) Shown mercy
35. Christians are light of the world because they are to ________. (a) Shine brightly (b) Guide others to God through their good deeds (c) Be seen by men (d) Be physically illuminated
36. Jesus warned against laying up treasures on earth because ________. (a) Moths and rust destroy them (b) Thieves break in and steal (c) Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (d) All of the above
37. In the parable of the Sower, the seeds that fell along the path represent those who ________. (a) Understand the word (b) Have the word snatched away by the evil one (c) Are choked by worries (d) Endure persecution
38. All of these are reasons Jesus taught in parables except ________. (a) To reveal secrets of the kingdom (b) To fulfill prophecy (c) To hide truth from some (d) To make His teachings simple and clear for everyone
39. The lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son parables all emphasize God’s ________. (a) Judgment (b) Love for sinners and the joy of repentance (c) Power (d) Wrath
40. One of the lessons from the Parable of the Wheat and Tares is that judgment belongs to ________. (a) Man (b) The angels (c) God (d) The devil

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

1. (a) List two names of the first disciples Jesus called according to Matthew 4:18-22. (2 marks)
(b) Explain briefly what discipleship means in the Christian context. (3 marks)
(c) State three principles Jesus taught about prayer in Matthew 6:5-18. (3 marks)
(d) Give two reasons why Christians should not worry, according to Jesus. (2 marks)

2. (a) Mention any two of the Beatitudes taught by Jesus in Matthew 5:1-12. (2 marks)
(b) In what two ways are Christians expected to be “salt of the earth”? (3 marks)
(c) Explain why it is important for Christians to forgive others. (3 marks)
(d) According to Matthew 6:14-15, what is the consequence of not forgiving others? (2 marks)

3. (a) State two teachings of Jesus on revenge from Matthew 5:38-42. (2 marks)
(b) Outline three requirements for true discipleship as taught by Jesus. (3 marks)
(c) Briefly explain the meaning of ‘worldliness’ as taught by Jesus. (3 marks)
(d) Give two lessons we can learn from the call of the first disciples. (2 marks)

4. (a) What is a parable? (2 marks)
(b) State two reasons why Jesus taught in parables. (3 marks)
(c) Briefly explain the meaning of the “good soil” in the Parable of the Sower. (3 marks)
(d) What central lesson do the parables of the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, and Prodigal Son convey? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Parable
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Fishermen
Question 3 – ✅ (b) Fishers
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Deny oneself
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Love for the world
Question 6 – ✅ (d) Accumulating personal riches
Question 7 – ✅ (c) Matthew
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Mountain
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Heaven
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Preserve the world from corruption
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Releasing resentment and pardoning
Question 12 – ✅ (c) Your sins
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Turn the other cheek
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Lord’s Prayer
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Pray with many repetitive words
Question 16 – ✅ (b) In secret
Question 17 – ✅ (a) Loving the things of this world more than God
Question 18 – ✅ (d) All of the above
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Money
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Reveal spiritual truths in a simple way
Question 21 – ✅ (a) Hear the word and immediately receive it with joy but fall away
Question 22 – ✅ (b) The cares of the world and deceitfulness of riches
Question 23 – ✅ (b) Jesus
Question 24 – ✅ (b) Children of the wicked one
Question 25 – ✅ (c) Unconditional love and forgiveness
Question 26 – ✅ (c) Lost Sheep
Question 27 – ✅ (b) Perseverance in seeking the lost
Question 28 – ✅ (b) Welcomed him with a feast
Question 29 – ✅ (d) The importance of material wealth
Question 30 – ✅ (b) Forgive from the heart
Question 31 – ✅ (d) All of the above
Question 32 – ✅ (a) Fishing
Question 33 – ✅ (a) Having nowhere to lay one’s head
Question 34 – ✅ (b) Comforted
Question 35 – ✅ (b) Guide others to God through their good deeds
Question 36 – ✅ (d) All of the above
Question 37 – ✅ (b) Have the word snatched away by the evil one
Question 38 – ✅ (d) To make His teachings simple and clear for everyone
Question 39 – ✅ (b) Love for sinners and the joy of repentance
Question 40 – ✅ (c) God