New Curriculum Third Term Christian Religious Studies examination for SS 1

Class: SSS 1
Term: Third Term
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Total Marks: 70

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

1. A youth group measures success solely by money returned to donors. Which concern best follows from Philippians 4? (a) It prevents donations from reaching recipients    (b) It proves donors should keep every resource    (c) It overlooks the spiritual and communal value of generous partnership    (d) It guarantees that giving has failed
2. Which outcome is most directly associated with persistent pride? (a) Conflict and refusal to learn from correction    (b) Shared ownership of successful projects    (c) Respect gained through fairness    (d) Constructive listening during disagreement
3. What does 1 Peter 2:9-12 include as an essential part of Christian witnessing? (a) refusing contact with people who differ    (b) conduct among others that makes beliefs credible    (c) only speaking loudly in public places    (d) concealing wrongdoing to protect the group
4. A student formerly spread rumours and now corrects them and makes restitution. This best illustrates ________. (a) practical change associated with new life in Christ    (b) proof that apology alone repairs every harm    (c) the impossibility of rebuilding trust    (d) the superiority of appearances over action
5. What correction addresses the claim that justification permits deliberate exploitation? (a) justification means automatic leadership    (b) faith is proven by the size of a donation    (c) faith ought to lead to a transformed life rather than excuse injustice    (d) good deeds matter only when public
6. Which comparison best reconciles James 2 and Ephesians 2? (a) James rejects all belief while Paul rejects all deeds    (b) Faith is not earned through works, yet genuine faith is expressed in conduct    (c) Both say public wealth is the measure of salvation    (d) Paul regards moral actions as evidence of self-sufficiency
7. A senior prefect performs an unnoticed cleaning duty. What makes this a stronger case of humility than a staged public gesture? (a) The prefect has lost the right to lead    (b) Humility requires avoiding all school leadership    (c) The work is easier to conceal than other tasks    (d) Service is offered without demanding recognition
8. A Christian suffers exclusion for refusing to falsify records. Which distinction matters? (a) Opposition arising from doing right differs from consequences of one’s own wrongdoing    (b) Honesty prevents all disagreement    (c) Every disciplinary measure is automatically persecution    (d) Suffering proves every decision was correct
9. Which result most closely follows Paul’s teaching in Galatians 3? (a) Only members of one ethnic group may receive grace    (b) Faith is simply agreement with popular opinion    (c) Moral conduct has no significance after faith    (d) No person can boast of salvation as a personal wage earned
10. What mistaken assumption is challenged by the Macedonians’ generosity in 2 Corinthians 8? (a) generosity can be part of discipleship    (b) giving should express willingness    (c) only the wealthy can give meaningfully    (d) assistance can support the needy
11. A team captain accepts responsibility for a lost match instead of blaming juniors. Which benefit of humility is most likely? (a) Exemption from future criticism    (b) Greater trust and willingness to learn from errors    (c) A permanent end to competition    (d) Guaranteed victory in the next match
12. What does Ephesians 2:8-10 teach about grace, faith and good works? (a) good works make divine grace unnecessary    (b) faith excuses harmful treatment of others    (c) good deeds purchase salvation without grace    (d) salvation is by grace through faith and good works follow as its purpose
13. Which conduct would contradict Jesus’ example in the lesson on humility? (a) Listening carefully to people with less authority    (b) Accepting correction after a mistake    (c) Refusing to assist because the task seems beneath one’s status    (d) Sharing responsibilities during difficult work
14. A sign of new life in Galatians 5 is ________, even when a dispute makes restraint difficult. (a) treating forgiveness as weakness    (b) justifying exploitation through group loyalty    (c) concealing envy behind religious expressions    (d) replacing hostility with patient and self-controlled conduct
15. What basic human problem is addressed by justification through faith? (a) poor knowledge of family history    (b) lack of access to public ceremonies    (c) inequality in examination grades    (d) human inability to claim righteousness solely by personal merit
16. Which project best combines communication and the example of Christian living? (a) A public speech that excuses dishonest conduct    (b) A volunteer service programme accompanied by respectful explanation of its purpose    (c) A campaign that mocks people with different convictions    (d) An exhibition designed solely to shame others
17. A church plans relief for flood victims. Which giving arrangement best fits 2 Corinthians 8? (a) The wealthiest members are publicly shamed into paying    (b) Members contribute willingly according to ability and the aid is handled responsibly    (c) The relief budget is concealed from contributors    (d) The organisers promise donors guaranteed political appointments
18. What example best represents a reward of Christian giving consistent with Philippians 4? (a) Freedom from every future hardship    (b) A legal right to higher examination scores    (c) Strengthened fellowship and meaningful support for ministry    (d) Automatic entitlement to leadership
19. How does Romans 1 connect faith in the gospel with God’s righteousness? (a) God’s righteousness revealed through faith    (b) physical descent as the only condition    (c) a requirement for national political power    (d) the absence of any ethical implication
20. Which statement is NOT consistent with the lessons on persecution? (a) Peaceful responses can reflect Christian teaching    (b) Hope can sustain a person during hardship    (c) Faithful witness permits mistreating those who disagree    (d) Suffering may accompany moral conviction
21. The correct step for a leader warned about pride in James 4:6 is to ________. (a) remain teachable and accountable to others    (b) treat feedback as personal disloyalty    (c) measure wisdom only by age    (d) assume status removes the need for restraint
22. According to 1 Peter 4, how should those suffering for faith respond? (a) concealing one’s actions from all accountability    (b) using the hardship to justify violence    (c) abandoning care for affected neighbours    (d) perseverance and conduct that honours God
23. A student defends a classmate of another religion from bullying. How does this connect with peaceful Christian witness? (a) Witnessing is limited to debates    (b) Integrity and respect can support the credibility of faith    (c) Coexistence depends on enforcing one belief    (d) Tolerance requires denying all personal beliefs
24. What is the strongest evidence of the fruit of justification in daily life? (a) A public title with no change in behaviour    (b) An increasingly consistent pattern of justice, humility and service    (c) Competition for recognition in worship    (d) A claim never to require correction
25. In John 13, Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. Which leadership model does the act illustrate? (a) The view that followers must never be assisted    (b) Authority measured by distance from ordinary tasks    (c) Humility expressed through practical service    (d) Respect earned only through formal clothing
26. The principle of equitable sharing in 2 Corinthians 8 suggests that ________. (a) help should be offered only to friends    (b) those with present abundance can help meet others’ needs    (c) charitable work is unrelated to community life    (d) all donors must contribute identical sums
27. Which claim about the old and new life is NOT supported by Romans 6? (a) Ethical responsibility continues after conversion    (b) People may resist harmful habits    (c) Behaviour can reflect new commitments    (d) A change of identity removes the need for disciplined choices
28. How does Philippians 4 present the Philippians’ support of Paul? (a) a partnership in ministry as well as material assistance    (b) a purchase of authority over Paul    (c) a substitute for all personal responsibility    (d) a guarantee that every giver becomes wealthy
29. The main reason Romans 3 rejects boasting about perfect rule-keeping is ________. (a) the irrelevance of every moral choice    (b) justification through family influence    (c) justification through faith rather than human boasting    (d) political authority as a religious requirement
30. ________ is the understanding of faith most consistent with Hebrews 11. (a) a demand for immediate rewards before obedience    (b) certainty that no difficulties will occur    (c) trust that guides action despite incomplete visible evidence    (d) refusal to respond to moral obligations
31. According to Colossians 3, what does putting off the old self involve? (a) claiming that past conduct no longer matters    (b) changing one’s clothing as the only requirement    (c) avoiding cooperation with all neighbours    (d) rejecting dishonest and harmful patterns of behaviour
32. What behaviour does Paul’s image of children of light especially encourage? (a) concealing harmful acts for group prestige    (b) judging others by their wealth    (c) avoiding accountability in public life    (d) behaviour consistent with truth and goodness
33. Which of these is NOT implied by justification through faith? (a) a new standing before God    (b) permission to continue wrongdoing without concern    (c) freedom from boasting about personal merit    (d) dependence on God’s grace
34. How does Philippians 2 portray Christ’s willingness to act humbly? (a) put others’ good ahead of self-exaltation    (b) gain status through public rivalry    (c) humiliate those of lower rank    (d) avoid every costly responsibility
35. In Matthew 5, Jesus’ teaching on persecution challenges believers to ________. (a) remain faithful without abandoning righteousness    (b) retaliate against every critic    (c) seek suffering to impress other people    (d) claim that all criticism is persecution
36. When Paul speaks of learning contentment in different circumstances, what correction does he offer to reward-based giving? (a) Only rich people may support ministry    (b) Generosity is not simply a transaction for material profit    (c) Contentment prevents any form of assistance    (d) Every gift must produce immediate repayment
37. Galatians 2 presents Paul’s reliance on Christ. Which attitude best reflects this teaching? (a) Publicise every act of charity as proof of superiority    (b) Reject compassion as incompatible with faith    (c) Trust in Christ rather than claim self-achieved righteousness    (d) Treat ritual observance as a private competition
38. A student donates school supplies only after being promised public praise. What weakness does this reveal? (a) No charitable action may ever be seen publicly    (b) Recipients should always refuse supplies    (c) The items are unsuitable because they are educational    (d) The motive focuses on recognition rather than service
39. All these are reasonable practices associated with humility EXCEPT ________. (a) accepting abuse as proof of low personal worth    (b) welcoming truthful correction    (c) serving others when appropriate    (d) recognising one’s limitations
40. James 2 argues that faith without works is dead. Which case most clearly illustrates his concern? (a) A believer wishes hungry neighbours well but refuses available practical help    (b) A learner combines belief with responsible action    (c) A volunteer offers resources anonymously    (d) A believer admits limits and arranges help with others

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer Question 1 and any other TWO questions. Each question carries 10 marks. Each sub-question carries 5 marks.

Question 1 (10 Marks)
(a) Explain the guidance on Christian giving in 2 Corinthians 8 and show how it could shape a ₦100,000 school relief project. (5 marks)
(b) Explain why Philippians 4 should not be read as a guarantee of automatic financial profit to donors. (5 marks)

Question 2 (10 Marks)
(a) Reconcile Paul’s teaching on grace and faith in Ephesians 2 with James’s teaching about works, giving a concrete example. (5 marks)
(b) Explain justification by faith using Romans 3 and Galatians 2-3, and name two effects on conduct. (5 marks)

Question 3 (10 Marks)
(a) Explain the humility shown by Jesus in John 13 and Philippians 2 and recommend three changes for a domineering leader. (5 marks)
(b) Compare three benefits of humility with two social consequences of persistent pride, using James 4. (5 marks)

Question 4 (10 Marks)
(a) Contrast four characteristics of old and new life in Galatians 5 and Colossians 3 and explain their relevance to a school conflict. (5 marks)
(b) Using 1 Peter and Matthew 5, explain how Christians can maintain truthful witness, tolerance and peace when they experience opposition. (5 marks)

OBJECTIVE MARKING SCHEME (40 Marks)
Question 1 – ✅ (c) It overlooks the spiritual and communal value of generous partnership
Question 2 – ✅ (a) Conflict and refusal to learn from correction
Question 3 – ✅ (b) conduct among others that makes beliefs credible
Question 4 – ✅ (a) practical change associated with new life in Christ
Question 5 – ✅ (c) faith ought to lead to a transformed life rather than excuse injustice
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Faith is not earned through works, yet genuine faith is expressed in conduct
Question 7 – ✅ (d) Service is offered without demanding recognition
Question 8 – ✅ (a) Opposition arising from doing right differs from consequences of one’s own wrongdoing
Question 9 – ✅ (d) No person can boast of salvation as a personal wage earned
Question 10 – ✅ (c) only the wealthy can give meaningfully
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Greater trust and willingness to learn from errors
Question 12 – ✅ (d) salvation is by grace through faith and good works follow as its purpose
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Refusing to assist because the task seems beneath one’s status
Question 14 – ✅ (d) replacing hostility with patient and self-controlled conduct
Question 15 – ✅ (d) human inability to claim righteousness solely by personal merit
Question 16 – ✅ (b) A volunteer service programme accompanied by respectful explanation of its purpose
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Members contribute willingly according to ability and the aid is handled responsibly
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Strengthened fellowship and meaningful support for ministry
Question 19 – ✅ (a) God’s righteousness revealed through faith
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Faithful witness permits mistreating those who disagree
Question 21 – ✅ (a) remain teachable and accountable to others
Question 22 – ✅ (d) perseverance and conduct that honours God
Question 23 – ✅ (b) Integrity and respect can support the credibility of faith
Question 24 – ✅ (b) An increasingly consistent pattern of justice, humility and service
Question 25 – ✅ (c) Humility expressed through practical service
Question 26 – ✅ (b) those with present abundance can help meet others’ needs
Question 27 – ✅ (d) A change of identity removes the need for disciplined choices
Question 28 – ✅ (a) a partnership in ministry as well as material assistance
Question 29 – ✅ (c) justification through faith rather than human boasting
Question 30 – ✅ (c) trust that guides action despite incomplete visible evidence
Question 31 – ✅ (d) rejecting dishonest and harmful patterns of behaviour
Question 32 – ✅ (d) behaviour consistent with truth and goodness
Question 33 – ✅ (b) permission to continue wrongdoing without concern
Question 34 – ✅ (a) put others’ good ahead of self-exaltation
Question 35 – ✅ (a) remain faithful without abandoning righteousness
Question 36 – ✅ (b) Generosity is not simply a transaction for material profit
Question 37 – ✅ (c) Trust in Christ rather than claim self-achieved righteousness
Question 38 – ✅ (d) The motive focuses on recognition rather than service
Question 39 – ✅ (a) accepting abuse as proof of low personal worth
Question 40 – ✅ (a) A believer wishes hungry neighbours well but refuses available practical help

THEORY MARKING SCHEME (Answer 3 × 10 = 30 Marks)
Question 1 (10 Marks)
(a) 5 marks: willing giving 1, ability/equity 1, purpose of aid 1, transparent budget 1, care for vulnerable 1.
(b) 5 marks: partnership 1, contentment 1, support of ministry 1, spiritual/community benefit 1, no guaranteed material repayment 1.
Question 2 (10 Marks)
(a) 5 marks: grace 1, faith 1, not earned by works 1, works express genuine belief 1, relevant example 1.
(b) 5 marks: justification 2, faith rather than boasting 1, humble conduct 1, ethical responsibility 1.
Question 3 (10 Marks)
(a) 5 marks: service 1, self-giving 1, listen 1, share duties 1, accept correction 1.
(b) 5 marks: trust 1, teachability 1, cooperation 1, conflict 1, resistance to correction 1.
Question 4 (10 Marks)
(a) 5 marks: four valid contrasts 1 each, application 1.
(b) 5 marks: faithfulness 1, distinction between persecution and wrongdoing 1, non-retaliation 1, respect for others 1, perseverance/service 1.