Examination on Christian Religion Studies
Class: JSS 3
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ was the city where Paul was born. (a) Jerusalem (b) Tarsus (c) Damascus (d) Antioch
2. Paul’s citizenship included being a Jew and a citizen of ________. (a) Rome (b) Greece (c) Syria (d) Egypt
3. The Jewish sect to which Paul belonged before his conversion was the ________. (a) Sadducees (b) Essenes (c) Pharisees (d) Zealots
4. Paul studied under the famous Jewish teacher named ________. (a) Peter (b) Gamaliel (c) Stephen (d) Ananias
5. Which of these was NOT a characteristic of Paul before his conversion? (a) Zealous for Jewish law (b) Persecutor of Christians (c) Follower of Jesus (d) Highly educated
6. The main reason for Paul’s persecution of Christians was his ________. (a) desire for power (b) belief that they blasphemed God (c) hatred for Gentiles (d) financial gain
7. The first Christian martyr whose stoning Paul witnessed was ________. (a) James (b) Peter (c) Stephen (d) Barnabas
8. The effects of persecution on early believers included all of these EXCEPT ________. (a) scattering them (b) discouraging the spread of the gospel (c) strengthening their faith (d) causing the gospel to spread to new areas
9. Which of the following events marked the beginning of Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus? (a) He met Peter (b) He was blinded by a bright light (c) He was arrested (d) He saw an angel
10. The voice Paul heard on the road to Damascus asked, “Saul, Saul, why do you ________?” (a) persecute me (b) hate me (c) follow me (d) deny me
11. Ananias was sent by God to ________ Paul after his conversion. (a) baptize (b) heal and restore sight to (c) rebuke (d) question
12. All of these were immediate changes in Paul after his conversion except ________. (a) he stopped persecuting Christians (b) he began preaching Jesus (c) he returned to his old ways (d) his sight was restored
13. Which of these does NOT describe a wise conduct during persecution? (a) Fleeing to another city (b) Not provoking persecutors (c) Fighting back with violence (d) Praying for persecutors
14. The correct step for Christians when facing persecution, according to biblical teachings, is to ________. (a) seek revenge (b) endure patiently (c) deny their faith (d) hide their beliefs
15. A missionary is someone who is ________. (a) sent on a special assignment to spread the gospel (b) a local church leader (c) a wealthy donor to the church (d) a scholar of the Bible
16. The church in Antioch of Syria was significant because it was the first church to ________. (a) be founded by Peter (b) send out missionaries to the Gentiles (c) preach only to Jews (d) have a large building
17. Paul’s first missionary journey began after he and Barnabas were sent out from ________. (a) Jerusalem (b) Tarsus (c) Antioch of Syria (d) Damascus
18. The main reason for mission work is to ________. (a) gain wealth for the church (b) spread the gospel to new territories (c) establish political power (d) promote cultural exchange
19. In Salamis, Paul and Barnabas typically preached the word of God in the ________. (a) marketplaces (b) private homes (c) synagogues (d) Roman temples
20. In Paphos, Paul encountered a Jewish sorcerer named ________ who opposed his ministry. (a) Sergius Paulus (b) Elymas (c) Bar-Jesus (d) Both b and c
21. The Roman proconsul in Paphos who believed after witnessing Paul’s power was ________. (a) Felix (b) Gallio (c) Sergius Paulus (d) Festus
22. John Mark left Paul and Barnabas at ________ during the first missionary journey. (a) Salamis (b) Paphos (c) Perga (d) Antioch in Pisidia
23. Which of the following was NOT one of the towns visited by Paul during his first missionary journey? (a) Lystra (b) Derbe (c) Ephesus (d) Iconium
24. In Antioch in Pisidia, Paul preached in the synagogue, and many ________ believed the message. (a) Jews (b) Gentiles (c) Sadducees (d) Pharisees
25. The Jews in Antioch in Pisidia reacted to Paul’s preaching by ________. (a) welcoming him (b) persecuting him (c) ignoring him (d) offering him gifts
26. In Iconium, Paul and Barnabas preached boldly, leading to a division in the city where some sided with ________. (a) the apostles and others with the Jews (b) the Romans and others with the Greeks (c) the Sadducees and others with the Pharisees (d) the sorcerers and others with the proconsul
27. In Lystra, Paul healed a man who was ________ from birth. (a) blind (b) deaf (c) lame (d) mute
28. After healing the lame man in Lystra, Paul and Barnabas were mistakenly worshipped as ________ by the people. (a) angels (b) prophets (c) gods (d) kings
29. Paul was stoned and left for dead in the town of ________. (a) Derbe (b) Iconium (c) Lystra (d) Antioch in Pisidia
30. The church council at Jerusalem was convened to address the controversy over whether Gentile converts needed to be ________. (a) baptized (b) circumcised (c) educated (d) rich
31. Which of these was a resolution of the Jerusalem Council regarding Gentile converts? (a) They must keep all Jewish laws. (b) They must offer sacrifices in the temple. (c) They should abstain from food offered to idols. (d) They must pay a special tax.
32. The importance of the Jerusalem Council decisions was that they ________. (a) established a hierarchy of churches (b) affirmed salvation by grace through faith (c) promoted Jewish customs for all (d) created division among believers
33. Conflict is best described as a ________. (a) state of perfect harmony (b) disagreement or struggle between parties (c) celebration of unity (d) complete understanding
34. All of these are wrong ways to resolve conflict except ________. (a) fighting (b) vengeance (c) killing (d) dialogue
35. Which of these is NOT a danger of using wrong methods for conflict resolution? (a) Escalation of violence (b) Breakdown of relationships (c) Lasting peace (d) Loss of lives
36. The right way to resolve conflict involves ________. (a) ignoring the problem (b) engaging in dialogue (c) using force (d) spreading rumors
37. Peace-making is a process that aims to ________. (a) escalate disputes (b) create further division (c) reconcile opposing parties (d) impose one’s will
38. Boundary adjustment as a method of conflict resolution primarily involves ________. (a) physical relocation of people (b) redefining limits or responsibilities (c) creating new laws (d) building walls
39. Which of the following is a benefit of peaceful conflict resolution? (a) Increased animosity (b) Stronger relationships (c) Prolonged disputes (d) Unresolved issues
40. The ultimate goal of Christian conflict resolution is to promote ________. (a) personal gain (b) unity and reconciliation (c) dominance (d) competition

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

1. (a) State Paul’s nationality and the city of his birth. (2 marks)
(b) Describe Paul’s role in the stoning of Stephen. (3 marks)
(c) Explain three effects of Paul’s persecution on the early Christian believers. (3 marks)
(d) Name the famous Jewish teacher under whom Paul studied. (2 marks)

2. (a) Briefly describe the key event that led to Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. (2 marks)
(b) List three immediate changes observed in Paul after his conversion. (3 marks)
(c) Explain two ways Christians should respond to persecutors according to biblical teachings. (3 marks)
(d) Who was the person sent by God to restore Paul’s sight? (2 marks)

3. (a) What is the meaning of a ‘missionary’? (2 marks)
(b) State two reasons why Paul and Barnabas were sent out on their first missionary journey from Antioch of Syria. (3 marks)
(c) Describe two significant events that occurred during Paul’s ministry in Paphos. (3 marks)
(d) Name two towns visited by Paul during his first missionary journey after Perga. (2 marks)

4. (a) What was the main cause of the Church Council at Jerusalem? (2 marks)
(b) List three resolutions made by the Jerusalem Council concerning Gentile converts. (3 marks)
(c) Explain two wrong ways people often attempt to resolve conflicts and their dangers. (3 marks)
(d) State two benefits of resolving conflicts peacefully. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Tarsus
Question 2 – ✅ (a) Rome
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Pharisees
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Gamaliel
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Follower of Jesus
Question 6 – ✅ (b) belief that they blasphemed God
Question 7 – ✅ (c) Stephen
Question 8 – ✅ (b) discouraging the spread of the gospel
Question 9 – ✅ (b) He was blinded by a bright light
Question 10 – ✅ (a) persecute me
Question 11 – ✅ (b) heal and restore sight to
Question 12 – ✅ (c) he returned to his old ways
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Fighting back with violence
Question 14 – ✅ (b) endure patiently
Question 15 – ✅ (a) sent on a special assignment to spread the gospel
Question 16 – ✅ (b) send out missionaries to the Gentiles
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Antioch of Syria
Question 18 – ✅ (b) spread the gospel to new territories
Question 19 – ✅ (c) synagogues
Question 20 – ✅ (d) Both b and c
Question 21 – ✅ (c) Sergius Paulus
Question 22 – ✅ (c) Perga
Question 23 – ✅ (c) Ephesus
Question 24 – ✅ (b) Gentiles
Question 25 – ✅ (b) persecuting him
Question 26 – ✅ (a) the apostles and others with the Jews
Question 27 – ✅ (c) lame
Question 28 – ✅ (c) gods
Question 29 – ✅ (c) Lystra
Question 30 – ✅ (b) circumcised
Question 31 – ✅ (c) They should abstain from food offered to idols.
Question 32 – ✅ (b) affirmed salvation by grace through faith
Question 33 – ✅ (b) disagreement or struggle between parties
Question 34 – ✅ (d) dialogue
Question 35 – ✅ (c) Lasting peace
Question 36 – ✅ (b) engaging in dialogue
Question 37 – ✅ (c) reconcile opposing parties
Question 38 – ✅ (b) redefining limits or responsibilities
Question 39 – ✅ (b) Stronger relationships
Question 40 – ✅ (b) unity and reconciliation