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

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

1. ________ rode on a donkey into Jerusalem during the Triumphant Entry. (a) Peter (b) Jesus (c) John (d) Judas
2. The Last Supper was a Passover meal Jesus shared with His ________. (a) family (b) disciples (c) enemies (d) Roman guards
3. An example of a lesson from the Triumphant Entry is ________. (a) humility (b) pride (c) anger (d) fear
4. Which of the following events preceded Jesus’ arrest? (a) Resurrection (b) Triumphant Entry (c) Last Supper (d) Ascension
5. All of these were present at Jesus’ trial except ________. (a) Pilate (b) Caiaphas (c) Herod (d) Peter’s wife
6. Which is NOT one of the seven words Jesus spoke on the cross? (a) “Father, forgive them” (b) “It is finished” (c) “I thirst” (d) “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
7. The main reason for Jesus’ crucifixion was ________. (a) His popularity (b) to fulfill prophecy and save humanity (c) His political ambition (d) His conflict with Peter
8. The correct step in the burial of Jesus was that His body was wrapped in ________. (a) fine linen (b) a simple cloth (c) a king’s robe (d) a soldier’s uniform
9. Which of these is not a significance of Jesus’ resurrection to Christians? (a) Promise of eternal life (b) Hope of believers rising again (c) Proof of Jesus’ divinity (d) Justification for revenge
10. Jesus appeared to His disciples on the road to ________ after His resurrection. (a) Nazareth (b) Bethlehem (c) Emmaus (d) Jericho
11. Which of the following is an evidence of Jesus’ resurrection? (a) The empty tomb (b) The betrayal by Judas (c) The Last Supper (d) The crowd’s cheers
12. The significance of the Triumphant Entry was that it revealed Jesus as the ________. (a) political leader (b) promised Messiah (c) Roman emperor (d) military general
13. All of these are significances of the Last Supper except ________. (a) institution of Holy Communion (b) remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice (c) a meal for political strategy (d) symbol of new covenant
14. The main reason Peter denied Jesus was ________. (a) fear (b) hatred (c) misunderstanding (d) pride
15. Which DOES NOT describe Jesus’ response during His trial? (a) Silence (b) Bold declaration of truth (c) Begging for mercy (d) Answering accusations truthfully
16. The correct step after Jesus’ death was that the curtain in the temple was ________. (a) mended (b) torn in two (c) ignored (d) decorated
17. ________ of Arimathea requested Jesus’ body for burial. (a) Nicodemus (b) Joseph (c) Lazarus (d) Simon
18. Which of these is not a significance of Jesus’ burial? (a) Redemption (b) Forgiveness (c) New life (d) Political freedom
19. The ________ found the tomb empty on the resurrection morning. (a) Roman guards (b) chief priests (c) women (d) disciples
20. In Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus appeared to His disciples on a ________ in Galilee. (a) mountain (b) boat (c) road (d) house
21. An example of a lesson from Jesus’ betrayal is ________. (a) the danger of greed (b) the power of love (c) the importance of loyalty (d) the joy of forgiveness
22. Which of these is not a lesson from Jesus’ crucifixion? (a) God’s love for humanity (b) The triumph of evil (c) Forgiveness of sins (d) Sacrifice
23. Which of the following is the meaning of resurrection hope for Christians? (a) Hope for worldly riches (b) Hope for eternal life with Christ (c) Hope for political power (d) Hope for revenge against enemies
24. According to Matthew 21:1-11, the people laid their cloaks and ________ on the road for Jesus. (a) stones (b) palm branches (c) gold (d) food
25. All of these are accounts of the Last Supper except ________. (a) Matthew 26:17-30 (b) Mark 14:43-52 (c) Luke 22:7-23 (d) John 13:1-30
26. Which is NOT a reason for Jesus’ arrest? (a) He claimed to be King of the Jews (b) He healed on the Sabbath (c) He preached the Gospel (d) He advocated for armed rebellion
27. Which DOES NOT accurately describe Peter’s denial? (a) He denied Jesus three times (b) He wept bitterly afterwards (c) He denied Jesus before a crowd (d) He denied Jesus out of courage
28. The correct step during Jesus’ crucifixion was that He was offered ________. (a) wine mixed with gall (b) fine food (c) water (d) fresh fruit
29. The main reason for Jesus’ death was to ________. (a) escape His persecutors (b) show His power over death (c) pay the price for humanity’s sins (d) become a martyr
30. Which of the following women was present at Jesus’ burial? (a) Mary Magdalene (b) Salome (c) Joanna (d) Martha
31. The significance of the resurrection is that it confirms Jesus’ ________. (a) humanity (b) divinity (c) weakness (d) fear
32. All of these are appearances of Jesus after resurrection except ________. (a) to Mary Magdalene (b) to Thomas (c) to Pilate (d) to the disciples on the road to Emmaus
33. According to 2 Timothy 2:8, Christians are taught to remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from ________. (a) Abraham (b) David (c) Moses (d) Isaac
34. Which is NOT a lesson from Jesus’ betrayal and arrest? (a) The reality of evil (b) The importance of vigilance (c) The power of forgiveness (d) The justification for violence
35. The main reason the Jewish leaders wanted Jesus crucified was ________. (a) political reasons (b) religious reasons (c) economic reasons (d) personal vendetta
36. The main reason for Peter’s bitter weeping after his denial was ________. (a) regret (b) anger (c) fear (d) relief
37. The correct step in the resurrection accounts is that the stone was ________. (a) sealed (b) guarded (c) rolled away (d) painted
38. According to 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, believers who are still alive will be ________ to meet the Lord in the air. (a) left behind (b) taken up (c) hidden (d) forgotten
39. Which of these is not an evidence of the resurrection? (a) The transformed lives of the disciples (b) The empty tomb (c) The post-resurrection appearances (d) The continued persecution of Christians
40. The Last Supper inaugurated the ________. (a) Old Covenant (b) New Covenant (c) Mosaic Law (d) Roman Empire

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

1. (a) Describe the Triumphant Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. (2 marks)
(b) State two significances of the Last Supper for Christians today. (3 marks)
(c) List three lessons Christians can learn from the Triumphant Entry. (3 marks)
(d) What did Jesus refer to as His body and blood during the Last Supper? (2 marks)

2. (a) Who betrayed Jesus and for how much silver? (2 marks)
(b) Describe Peter’s denial of Jesus, mentioning where it occurred and how many times. (3 marks)
(c) Mention two responses of Jesus during His trial before the High Priest. (3 marks)
(d) Where did the betrayal and arrest of Jesus take place? (2 marks)

3. (a) What was the meaning of the darkness that covered the land during Jesus’ crucifixion? (2 marks)
(b) List three of the seven words Jesus spoke on the cross. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the significance of the tearing of the temple curtain at Jesus’ death. (3 marks)
(d) Name the two other individuals who were crucified alongside Jesus. (2 marks)

4. (a) Who was Joseph of Arimathea and what role did he play in Jesus’ burial? (2 marks)
(b) Describe the scene at Jesus’ tomb on the morning of His resurrection according to the Gospel accounts. (3 marks)
(c) Explain two significances of Jesus’ burial to Christians. (3 marks)
(d) Name two women who went to Jesus’ tomb early on Sunday morning. (2 marks)

5. (a) State two evidences of Jesus’ resurrection. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the meaning of resurrection hope for Christians today. (3 marks)
(c) Describe one appearance of Jesus after His resurrection. (3 marks)
(d) According to 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, what will happen to believers who are still alive when Christ returns? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Jesus
Question 2 – ✅ (b) disciples
Question 3 – ✅ (a) humility
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Last Supper
Question 5 – ✅ (d) Peter’s wife
Question 6 – ✅ (d) “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
Question 7 – ✅ (b) to fulfill prophecy and save humanity
Question 8 – ✅ (a) fine linen
Question 9 – ✅ (d) Justification for revenge
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Emmaus
Question 11 – ✅ (a) The empty tomb
Question 12 – ✅ (b) promised Messiah
Question 13 – ✅ (c) a meal for political strategy
Question 14 – ✅ (a) fear
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Begging for mercy
Question 16 – ✅ (b) torn in two
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Joseph
Question 18 – ✅ (d) Political freedom
Question 19 – ✅ (c) women
Question 20 – ✅ (a) mountain
Question 21 – ✅ (a) the danger of greed
Question 22 – ✅ (b) The triumph of evil
Question 23 – ✅ (b) Hope for eternal life with Christ
Question 24 – ✅ (b) palm branches
Question 25 – ✅ (b) Mark 14:43-52
Question 26 – ✅ (d) He advocated for armed rebellion
Question 27 – ✅ (d) He denied Jesus out of courage
Question 28 – ✅ (a) wine mixed with gall
Question 29 – ✅ (c) pay the price for humanity’s sins
Question 30 – ✅ (a) Mary Magdalene
Question 31 – ✅ (b) divinity
Question 32 – ✅ (c) to Pilate
Question 33 – ✅ (b) David
Question 34 – ✅ (d) The justification for violence
Question 35 – ✅ (b) religious reasons
Question 36 – ✅ (a) regret
Question 37 – ✅ (c) rolled away
Question 38 – ✅ (b) taken up
Question 39 – ✅ (d) The continued persecution of Christians
Question 40 – ✅ (b) New Covenant