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Second Term Christian Religion Studies Examination for Primary 5

Primary 5 Christian Religion Studies examination covering God’s mercy and being merciful, salvation and God using people, Pentecost, Holy Spirit inspiration, guidance, roles, and fruits.

Royal AlikorByRoyal AlikorPublishedFeb 19, 2026Reading4 minComments0

Examination on Christian Religion Studies

Class: Primary 5

Term: Second Term

Time: 1 Hour

Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)

Instruction: Answer all questions.

  1. ________ is the act of God showing compassion and forgiveness to sinners. (a) Anger (b) Mercy (c) Hatred (d) Punishment

  2. The Holy Spirit is called the ________ because He leads believers into all truth. (a) Judge (b) Counselor (c) Adversary (d) Pharaoh

  3. An example of a person God used to bring salvation to others is ________. (a) Herod (b) Moses (c) Goliath (d) Cain

  4. Which of the following is a fruit of the Spirit according to Galatians 5:22? (a) Stealing (b) Laziness (c) Longsuffering (d) Fighting

  5. All of these are ways the Holy Spirit works in us except ________. (a) Providing guidance (b) Giving inspiration (c) Encouraging sin (d) Teaching truth

  6. Which is NOT a characteristic of a merciful person? (a) Forgiving others (b) Being kind (c) Keeping malice (d) Showing pity

  7. The main reason for the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost was ________. (a) To confuse the people (b) To empower the disciples (c) To cause a fire (d) To speak only Hebrew

  8. The correct step in showing mercy to those who offend us is ________. (a) Seeking revenge (b) Reporting to the police (c) Forgiving them (d) Ignoring them forever

  9. Which of these is not a fruit of the Holy Spirit? (a) Gentleness (b) Faithfulness (c) Jealousy (d) Temperance

  10. ________ was the day the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles in the upper room. (a) Christmas (b) Pentecost (c) Easter (d) Passover

  11. When we are confused, the ________ of the Holy Spirit helps us make the right choice. (a) Inspiration (b) Fear (c) Silence (d) Temptation

  12. God’s plan to deliver His people from danger or sin is called ________. (a) Captivity (b) Salvation (c) Persecution (d) Judgment

  13. Which of the following describes how God shows mercy to us? (a) By punishing every mistake (b) By giving us what we don’t deserve (c) By being partial (d) By ignoring our prayers

  14. All of these people need God’s mercy except ________. (a) Sinners (b) The poor (c) The perfect (d) The sick

  15. Which is NOT a role played by the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life? (a) Comforter (b) Teacher (c) Accuser (d) Guide

  16. The main reason for studying the Bible is ________. (a) To pass exams only (b) To know God’s will (c) To argue with friends (d) To look holy

  17. The ________ is the primary tool God uses to inspire His children today. (a) Holy Spirit (b) Magic wand (c) Money (d) Television

  18. An example of God’s salvation in the Bible is the ________. (a) Tower of Babel (b) Crossing of the Red Sea (c) Death of Abel (d) Selling of Joseph

  19. Which of these is not a result of being led by the Spirit? (a) Peace (b) Self-control (c) Chaos (d) Joy

  20. The ________ in Galatians 5:22-23 lists the qualities of a person living for God. (a) Ten Commandments (b) Beatitudes (c) Fruits of the Spirit (d) Lord’s Prayer

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)

Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

Question 1

(a) Define the term “Mercy” according to your lessons. (2 marks)

(b) Give two real-life examples of how you can show mercy to your classmates. (3 marks)

(c) Briefly explain one Bible story where God showed mercy to His people. (3 marks)

(d) State the importance of being merciful to others. (2 marks)

Question 2

(a) What is “Salvation”? (2 marks)

(b) Mention two people in the Bible that God used as tools of salvation. (3 marks)

(c) Explain how God used one of the persons mentioned in (b) above to save others. (3 marks)

(d) Why does God use human beings to save other people? (2 marks)

Question 3

(a) What happened on the Day of Pentecost? (2 marks)

(b) List three roles the Holy Spirit plays in the life of a Christian. (3 marks)

(c) Explain how the Holy Spirit guides a believer to the truth. (3 marks)

(d) Name the book of the Bible where the story of Pentecost is found. (2 marks)

Question 4

(a) What is “Divine Inspiration”? (2 marks)

(b) List four fruits of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23. (3 marks)

(c) Differentiate between a person led by the Spirit and one led by the flesh. (3 marks)

(d) Why is self-control important in our daily lives? (2 marks)

Question 5

(a) Define the term “Holy Spirit”. (2 marks)

(b) Mention three things the Holy Spirit does for us. (3 marks)

(c) Give a real-life example of a situation where you need God’s guidance. (3 marks)

(d) What is the benefit of following the guidance of the Holy Spirit? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Mercy

Question 2 – ✅ (b) Counselor

Question 3 – ✅ (b) Moses

Question 4 – ✅ (c) Longsuffering

Question 5 – ✅ (c) Encouraging sin

Question 6 – ✅ (c) Keeping malice

Question 7 – ✅ (b) To empower the disciples

Question 8 – ✅ (c) Forgiving them

Question 9 – ✅ (c) Jealousy

Question 10 – ✅ (b) Pentecost

Question 11 – ✅ (a) Inspiration

Question 12 – ✅ (b) Salvation

Question 13 – ✅ (b) By giving us what we don’t deserve

Question 14 – ✅ (c) The perfect

Question 15 – ✅ (c) Accuser

Question 16 – ✅ (b) To know God’s will

Question 17 – ✅ (a) Holy Spirit

Question 18 – ✅ (b) Crossing of the Red Sea

Question 19 – ✅ (c) Chaos

Question 20 – ✅ (c) Fruits of the Spirit

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