New Curriculum Third Term Christian Religious Studies examination for JSS 1

Class: JSS 1
Term: Third Term
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Time: 2 hours
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all 40 questions. Each question carries 1 mark.

1. Which explanation most accurately describes Moses and freedom? (a) Moses led the Israelites from bondage in Egypt according to Exodus    (b) Deborah and Barak led Israel in struggle against oppression in Judges    (c) Service means using one’s abilities to help God and other people    (d) Service may involve sacrifice and difficulty but can benefit others
2. In the context of Deborah and Barak, which statement is correct? (a) Moses led the Israelites from bondage in Egypt according to Exodus    (b) Service means using one’s abilities to help God and other people    (c) Service may involve sacrifice and difficulty but can benefit others    (d) Deborah and Barak led Israel in struggle against oppression in Judges
3. The concept of Service in scripture is best explained as ________. (a) Service may involve sacrifice and difficulty but can benefit others    (b) Deborah and Barak led Israel in struggle against oppression in Judges    (c) Service means using one’s abilities to help God and other people    (d) The people of Nineveh responded to Jonah’s warning by turning from wrongdoing
4. An accurate description of Challenges and rewards of service is ________. (a) Service means using one’s abilities to help God and other people    (b) Service may involve sacrifice and difficulty but can benefit others    (c) The people of Nineveh responded to Jonah’s warning by turning from wrongdoing    (d) Deborah and Barak led Israel in struggle against oppression in Judges
5. Which explanation most accurately describes Repentance in Nineveh? (a) Jesus called people to repent and believe the good news    (b) The people of Nineveh responded to Jonah’s warning by turning from wrongdoing    (c) Service may involve sacrifice and difficulty but can benefit others    (d) Service means using one’s abilities to help God and other people
6. In the context of Jesus and repentance, which statement is correct? (a) Jesus called people to repent and believe the good news    (b) The angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would bear Jesus    (c) The people of Nineveh responded to Jonah’s warning by turning from wrongdoing    (d) Service may involve sacrifice and difficulty but can benefit others
7. The concept of Annunciation and birth of Jesus is best explained as ________. (a) Jesus called people to repent and believe the good news    (b) The shepherds visited the newborn Jesus and the wise men brought gifts    (c) The people of Nineveh responded to Jonah’s warning by turning from wrongdoing    (d) The angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would bear Jesus
8. An accurate description of Shepherds and wise men is ________. (a) The angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would bear Jesus    (b) Simeon and Anna recognised the significance of Jesus during his temple presentation    (c) The shepherds visited the newborn Jesus and the wise men brought gifts    (d) Jesus called people to repent and believe the good news
9. Which explanation most accurately describes Presentation in the temple? (a) The shepherds visited the newborn Jesus and the wise men brought gifts    (b) Luke 2 presents the young Jesus as obedient to his earthly parents    (c) Simeon and Anna recognised the significance of Jesus during his temple presentation    (d) The angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would bear Jesus
10. In the context of Jesus and family, which statement is correct? (a) Simeon and Anna recognised the significance of Jesus during his temple presentation    (b) Luke 2 presents the young Jesus as obedient to his earthly parents    (c) The shepherds visited the newborn Jesus and the wise men brought gifts    (d) The angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would bear Jesus
11. A practical example relating to Moses and freedom is ________. (a) Describing the departure from Egypt under Moses’ leadership    (b) Deborah encouraging Barak to act with courage    (c) Joseph responsibly administering food during famine    (d) Ruth remaining loyal while facing hardship
12. During a practical lesson on Deborah and Barak, which observation is most relevant? (a) Describing the departure from Egypt under Moses’ leadership    (b) Joseph responsibly administering food during famine    (c) Ruth remaining loyal while facing hardship    (d) Deborah encouraging Barak to act with courage
13. Which of the following demonstrates Service in scripture correctly? (a) Ruth remaining loyal while facing hardship    (b) Deborah encouraging Barak to act with courage    (c) Citizens showing repentance after Jonah’s preaching    (d) Joseph responsibly administering food during famine
14. Which situation best illustrates Challenges and rewards of service? (a) Joseph responsibly administering food during famine    (b) Citizens showing repentance after Jonah’s preaching    (c) Ruth remaining loyal while facing hardship    (d) Deborah encouraging Barak to act with courage
15. A practical example relating to Repentance in Nineveh is ________. (a) Changing harmful conduct after hearing a moral call    (b) Citizens showing repentance after Jonah’s preaching    (c) Ruth remaining loyal while facing hardship    (d) Joseph responsibly administering food during famine
16. During a practical lesson on Jesus and repentance, which observation is most relevant? (a) Changing harmful conduct after hearing a moral call    (b) Identifying Mary’s angelic announcement in Luke 1    (c) Citizens showing repentance after Jonah’s preaching    (d) Ruth remaining loyal while facing hardship
17. Which of the following demonstrates Annunciation and birth of Jesus correctly? (a) Identifying Mary’s angelic announcement in Luke 1    (b) Changing harmful conduct after hearing a moral call    (c) Recalling the shepherds’ visit in Luke 2    (d) Citizens showing repentance after Jonah’s preaching
18. Which situation best illustrates Shepherds and wise men? (a) Identifying Mary’s angelic announcement in Luke 1    (b) Simeon speaking about the child Jesus in Luke 2    (c) Changing harmful conduct after hearing a moral call    (d) Recalling the shepherds’ visit in Luke 2
19. A practical example relating to Presentation in the temple is ________. (a) Recalling the shepherds’ visit in Luke 2    (b) Jesus returning with Mary and Joseph after the temple episode    (c) Simeon speaking about the child Jesus in Luke 2    (d) Identifying Mary’s angelic announcement in Luke 1
20. During a practical lesson on Jesus and family, which observation is most relevant? (a) Simeon speaking about the child Jesus in Luke 2    (b) Jesus returning with Mary and Joseph after the temple episode    (c) Recalling the shepherds’ visit in Luke 2    (d) Identifying Mary’s angelic announcement in Luke 1
21. A pupil working on Moses and freedom should first consider ________. (a) Recognise genuine change of conduct as part of repentance    (b) Connect freedom with justice and responsibility    (c) Persevere honestly when service becomes difficult    (d) Relate repentance to turning away from wrongdoing
22. The recommended procedure relating to Deborah and Barak is ________. (a) Recognise leadership and cooperation in pursuit of freedom    (b) Relate repentance to turning away from wrongdoing    (c) Distinguish the announcement from the later birth narrative    (d) Recognise genuine change of conduct as part of repentance
23. Which action is most appropriate when applying Service in scripture? (a) Distinguish the announcement from the later birth narrative    (b) Relate repentance to turning away from wrongdoing    (c) Distinguish the accounts of shepherds and wise men    (d) Serve faithfully in assigned responsibilities
24. When carrying out Challenges and rewards of service, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Distinguish the accounts of shepherds and wise men    (b) Distinguish the announcement from the later birth narrative    (c) Persevere honestly when service becomes difficult    (d) Connect freedom with justice and responsibility
25. A pupil working on Repentance in Nineveh should first consider ________. (a) Explain the importance of the temple presentation    (b) Connect freedom with justice and responsibility    (c) Recognise genuine change of conduct as part of repentance    (d) Recognise leadership and cooperation in pursuit of freedom
26. The recommended procedure relating to Jesus and repentance is ________. (a) Show appropriate respect and obedience within families    (b) Relate repentance to turning away from wrongdoing    (c) Recognise leadership and cooperation in pursuit of freedom    (d) Connect freedom with justice and responsibility
27. Which action is most appropriate when applying Annunciation and birth of Jesus? (a) Distinguish the announcement from the later birth narrative    (b) Serve faithfully in assigned responsibilities    (c) Persevere honestly when service becomes difficult    (d) Show appropriate respect and obedience within families
28. When carrying out Shepherds and wise men, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Persevere honestly when service becomes difficult    (b) Serve faithfully in assigned responsibilities    (c) Recognise genuine change of conduct as part of repentance    (d) Distinguish the accounts of shepherds and wise men
29. A pupil working on Presentation in the temple should first consider ________. (a) Recognise genuine change of conduct as part of repentance    (b) Persevere honestly when service becomes difficult    (c) Relate repentance to turning away from wrongdoing    (d) Explain the importance of the temple presentation
30. The recommended procedure relating to Jesus and family is ________. (a) Relate repentance to turning away from wrongdoing    (b) Distinguish the announcement from the later birth narrative    (c) Show appropriate respect and obedience within families    (d) Recognise genuine change of conduct as part of repentance
31. With respect to Moses and freedom, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Continuing wrongdoing while merely claiming to repent    (b) Presenting Pharaoh as the leader who freed the Israelites willingly    (c) Abandoning responsibility as soon as a task becomes demanding    (d) Treating repentance as only expressing regret without change
32. Which practice is a likely mistake in Deborah and Barak? (a) Claiming Deborah played no role in the events of Judges    (b) Treating repentance as only expressing regret without change    (c) Claiming the annunciation happened after Jesus’ adulthood    (d) Continuing wrongdoing while merely claiming to repent
33. A difficulty that should be avoided in Service in scripture is ________. (a) Using a position of service solely for selfish gain    (b) Claiming the annunciation happened after Jesus’ adulthood    (c) Treating repentance as only expressing regret without change    (d) Confusing Simeon at the temple with a visiting shepherd
34. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in Challenges and rewards of service? (a) Confusing Simeon at the temple with a visiting shepherd    (b) Claiming the annunciation happened after Jesus’ adulthood    (c) Presenting Pharaoh as the leader who freed the Israelites willingly    (d) Abandoning responsibility as soon as a task becomes demanding
35. With respect to Repentance in Nineveh, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Placing the presentation before the birth of Jesus    (b) Presenting Pharaoh as the leader who freed the Israelites willingly    (c) Continuing wrongdoing while merely claiming to repent    (d) Claiming Deborah played no role in the events of Judges
36. Which practice is a likely mistake in Jesus and repentance? (a) Claiming Jesus taught children to despise their parents    (b) Treating repentance as only expressing regret without change    (c) Claiming Deborah played no role in the events of Judges    (d) Presenting Pharaoh as the leader who freed the Israelites willingly
37. A difficulty that should be avoided in Annunciation and birth of Jesus is ________. (a) Using a position of service solely for selfish gain    (b) Claiming the annunciation happened after Jesus’ adulthood    (c) Abandoning responsibility as soon as a task becomes demanding    (d) Claiming Jesus taught children to despise their parents
38. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in Shepherds and wise men? (a) Confusing Simeon at the temple with a visiting shepherd    (b) Abandoning responsibility as soon as a task becomes demanding    (c) Using a position of service solely for selfish gain    (d) Continuing wrongdoing while merely claiming to repent
39. With respect to Presentation in the temple, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Continuing wrongdoing while merely claiming to repent    (b) Abandoning responsibility as soon as a task becomes demanding    (c) Treating repentance as only expressing regret without change    (d) Placing the presentation before the birth of Jesus
40. Which practice is a likely mistake in Jesus and family? (a) Treating repentance as only expressing regret without change    (b) Claiming the annunciation happened after Jesus’ adulthood    (c) Claiming Jesus taught children to despise their parents    (d) Continuing wrongdoing while merely claiming to repent

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Moses and freedom. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Deborah and Barak and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Service in scripture. Explain each. (4 marks)

2. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Challenges and rewards of service. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Repentance in Nineveh and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Jesus and repentance. Explain each. (4 marks)

3. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Annunciation and birth of Jesus. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Shepherds and wise men and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Presentation in the temple. Explain each. (4 marks)

4. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Deborah and Barak. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Presentation in the temple and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Jesus and family. Explain each. (4 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (a) Moses led the Israelites from bondage in Egypt according to Exodus
Question 2 – ✅ (d) Deborah and Barak led Israel in struggle against oppression in Judges
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Service means using one’s abilities to help God and other people
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Service may involve sacrifice and difficulty but can benefit others
Question 5 – ✅ (b) The people of Nineveh responded to Jonah’s warning by turning from wrongdoing
Question 6 – ✅ (a) Jesus called people to repent and believe the good news
Question 7 – ✅ (d) The angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would bear Jesus
Question 8 – ✅ (c) The shepherds visited the newborn Jesus and the wise men brought gifts
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Simeon and Anna recognised the significance of Jesus during his temple presentation
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Luke 2 presents the young Jesus as obedient to his earthly parents
Question 11 – ✅ (a) Describing the departure from Egypt under Moses’ leadership
Question 12 – ✅ (d) Deborah encouraging Barak to act with courage
Question 13 – ✅ (d) Joseph responsibly administering food during famine
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Ruth remaining loyal while facing hardship
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Citizens showing repentance after Jonah’s preaching
Question 16 – ✅ (a) Changing harmful conduct after hearing a moral call
Question 17 – ✅ (a) Identifying Mary’s angelic announcement in Luke 1
Question 18 – ✅ (d) Recalling the shepherds’ visit in Luke 2
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Simeon speaking about the child Jesus in Luke 2
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Jesus returning with Mary and Joseph after the temple episode
Question 21 – ✅ (b) Connect freedom with justice and responsibility
Question 22 – ✅ (a) Recognise leadership and cooperation in pursuit of freedom
Question 23 – ✅ (d) Serve faithfully in assigned responsibilities
Question 24 – ✅ (c) Persevere honestly when service becomes difficult
Question 25 – ✅ (c) Recognise genuine change of conduct as part of repentance
Question 26 – ✅ (b) Relate repentance to turning away from wrongdoing
Question 27 – ✅ (a) Distinguish the announcement from the later birth narrative
Question 28 – ✅ (d) Distinguish the accounts of shepherds and wise men
Question 29 – ✅ (d) Explain the importance of the temple presentation
Question 30 – ✅ (c) Show appropriate respect and obedience within families
Question 31 – ✅ (b) Presenting Pharaoh as the leader who freed the Israelites willingly
Question 32 – ✅ (a) Claiming Deborah played no role in the events of Judges
Question 33 – ✅ (a) Using a position of service solely for selfish gain
Question 34 – ✅ (d) Abandoning responsibility as soon as a task becomes demanding
Question 35 – ✅ (c) Continuing wrongdoing while merely claiming to repent
Question 36 – ✅ (b) Treating repentance as only expressing regret without change
Question 37 – ✅ (b) Claiming the annunciation happened after Jesus’ adulthood
Question 38 – ✅ (a) Confusing Simeon at the temple with a visiting shepherd
Question 39 – ✅ (d) Placing the presentation before the birth of Jesus
Question 40 – ✅ (c) Claiming Jesus taught children to despise their parents

Theory Marking Scheme

Question 1:
(a) Moses led the Israelites from bondage in Egypt according to Exodus (2 marks)
(b) Deborah encouraging Barak to act with courage; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Serve faithfully in assigned responsibilities. Mistake to avoid: Using a position of service solely for selfish gain. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 2:
(a) Service may involve sacrifice and difficulty but can benefit others (2 marks)
(b) Citizens showing repentance after Jonah’s preaching; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Relate repentance to turning away from wrongdoing. Mistake to avoid: Treating repentance as only expressing regret without change. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 3:
(a) The angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would bear Jesus (2 marks)
(b) Recalling the shepherds’ visit in Luke 2; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Explain the importance of the temple presentation. Mistake to avoid: Placing the presentation before the birth of Jesus. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 4:
(a) Deborah and Barak led Israel in struggle against oppression in Judges (2 marks)
(b) Simeon speaking about the child Jesus in Luke 2; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Show appropriate respect and obedience within families. Mistake to avoid: Claiming Jesus taught children to despise their parents. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)