JSS 1 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SECOND

TERM EXAMINATION 2025

Duration: 01:30:00 | Total Questions: 100 | Subject: Religious Education_Jss 1

1. How did the people of Nineveh show their repentance?

A. They built a new temple | B. They wore sackcloth and fasted | C. They gave gifts to the
poor | D. They offered sacrifices

2. What did God want Jonah to learn from the repentance of Nineveh?

A. That people cannot change | B. That God is merciful and willing to forgive | C. That
prophets should not speak to sinners | D. That Nineveh would always be evil

3. What was the main message that John the Baptist preached?

A. “Believe in Jesus Christ” | B. “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” | C. “Follow
the commandments of Moses” | D. “Love your neighbor as yourself”

4. What did John the Baptist use to baptize people who repented?

A. Holy oil | B. Fire | C. Water | D. Salt

5. Why did John baptize people in water?

A. To wash away their sins | B. As a symbol of repentance and purification | C. To prepare

them for the coming of Jesus | D. All of the above

6. How did John the Baptist respond when the Pharisees and Sadducees came to be
baptized?

A. He welcomed them with joy | B. He called them a “brood of vipers” and warned them to
repent | C. He ignored them | D. He refused to baptize them

7. After repenting, David asked God for what?

A. Money | B. Long life | C. A clean heart and a right spirit | D. More power

8. How does David’s story relate to the theme of repentance?

A. It shows that no one can be forgiven | B. It shows that even kings must repent for their
sins | C. It shows that sin is always punished without mercy | D. It shows that people can
ignore their wrongs

9. What was Zacchaeus’ profession before he met Jesus?

A. Fisherman | B. Tax collector | C. Carpenter | D. Shepherd

10. Why did people dislike Zacchaeus?

A. He was very rich | B. He was a tax collector who cheated people | C. He was a soldier | D.
He was a sinner

11. What did Zacchaeus promise to do after meeting Jesus?

A. Stop being a tax collector | B. Return all the money he had stolen and give half of his
wealth to the poor | C. Start a new business | D. Live a life of luxury

12. What was the reaction of the crowd when they saw Jesus go to Zacchaeus’ house?

A. They rejoiced | B. They were angry and complained | C. They were indifferent | D. They
left the town

13. What was Jesus' message to Zacchaeus?

A. “You are condemned for your sin.” | B. “Salvation has come to this house today.” | C.
“Repent, and I will forgive you.” | D. “Your wealth will save you.”

14. What does Zacchaeus’ story teach us about repentance?

A. Repentance brings joy to others | B. Repentance means giving away everything | C.

Repentance involves confessing only | D. Repentance leads to forgiveness and a changed life

15. How did Zacchaeus demonstrate his repentance?

A. By giving away his money to the poor | B. By becoming a fisherman | C. By stopping his
job | D. By praying loudly

16. What can we learn from Zacchaeus’ response to Jesus?

A. Repentance is a one-time event | B. True repentance leads to change in behavior | C.

Repentance is only for the rich | D. Repentance is not necessary for salvation

17. Who was the prophet sent to the people of Nineveh to call them to repentance?

A. Isaiah | B. Jeremiah | C. Jonah | D. Ezekiel

18. What was the message that Jonah delivered to the people of Nineveh?

A. "God will bless you" | B. "Repent, for the kingdom of God is near" | C. "In forty days,
Nineveh will be destroyed" | D. "You are forgiven already"

19. How did the people of Nineveh respond to Jonah's message?

A. They ignored it | B. They mocked Jonah | C. They repented and fasted | D. They offered
sacrifices to idols
20. What did the king of Nineveh do when he heard Jonah’s warning?

A. He imprisoned Jonah | B. He ordered a fast and repentance throughout the city | C. He

gave Jonah a gift | D. He laughed at Jonah’s words

21. Who is called to obey God's instructions?

A. Only priests | B. Only the rich | C. Every believer | D. Only kings

22. What is a key benefit of obeying God's call in the Christian faith?

A. Freedom from all responsibilities | B. Becoming closer to God | C. Living in a perfect

world | D. Gaining power over others

23. What was God’s command to Abraham in Genesis 12:1?

A. To leave his country and family to the land God would show him | B. To become a king | C.
To build an altar | D. To gather all his wealth

24. How did Abraham respond to God’s call in Genesis 12:4?

A. He refused to leave his home | B. He obeyed and left immediately | C. He asked God for
more details | D. He made excuses

25. What did God promise Abraham if he obeyed His call?

A. He would have many children and become a great nation | B. He would be given a large
army | C. He would live in luxury | D. He would become a rich merchant

26. Which of Abraham's actions shows his obedience to God's call?

A. Building a large city | B. Sacrificing his son Isaac | C. Leading an army to war | D. Ignoring
God's instructions

27. Why was Abraham willing to sacrifice his son Isaac?

A. He loved Isaac more than anything | B. God asked him to do so, and Abraham obeyed | C.
He wanted to prove his strength | D. He wanted to please the people

28. 1. What special gift did Joseph have while in prison?

A. He could heal the sick | B. He could interpret dreams | C. He could read minds | D. He
could write books

29. 1. Who did Joseph interpret dreams for while in prison?

A. The baker and the butler | B. Pharaoh and his officials | C. His brothers | D. Potiphar and
his wife

30. 1. What did Joseph predict would happen to the butler’s dream?
A. He would be executed | B. He would be restored to his position | C. He would be promoted
| D. He would be imprisoned

31. What did Joseph do when he revealed his identity to his brothers?

A. He forgave them and provided for them during the famine | B. He punished them for
selling him | C. He ignored them | D. He asked for revenge

32. What did John the Baptist say about the one coming after him?

A. “I am not worthy to untie his sandals” | B. “He will baptize with fire” | C. “He is the
Messiah” | D. All of the above

33. What happens when people continually refuse to repent, according to Romans 2:5?

A. They will be rewarded with peace | B. They will receive eternal life | C. They will
experience wrath and anger on the day of God’s judgment | D. They will be forgiven

34. What is the final outcome for those who do not repent according to the Bible?

A. They will be forgiven and enter heaven | B. They will face eternal separation from God | C.
They will be rewarded on earth | D. They will be blessed with happiness forever

35. What does the term "obedience" mean in a religious context?

A. To do what you want | B. To listen to advice | C. To follow God’s commands and

instructions | D. To ignore rules

36. How did God respond to Abraham's obedience with Isaac?

A. Isaac was spared, and a ram was provided for sacrifice instead | B. Isaac became king | C.
Isaac became very wealthy | D. Abraham was made famous

37. What does Abraham’s willingness to obey God’s call teach us?

A. To trust God even in difficult situations | B. To ignore God's commandments when they
are hard | C. To disobey God | D. To only follow God when it is easy

38. What is the ultimate blessing of obedience to God, according to Matthew 25:21?

A. Becoming famous | B. Entering into eternal life and the joy of the Lord | C. Receiving all
the wealth of the world | D. Being praised by others

39. Which of these is a common form of service in Christianity?

A. Helping the poor | B. Staying at home | C. Ignoring others' needs | D. Only praying for
yourself
40. Jesus demonstrated service by:

A. Becoming a king | B. Washing His disciples' feet | C. Fighting for power | D. Ignoring the
needy

41. What is the primary reason Christians serve others?

A. To gain popularity | B. To follow the example of Jesus | C. To earn money | D. To make

themselves famous

42. What is one way to serve others as a Christian student?

A. Ignoring classmates' problems | B. Helping classmates with their studies | C. Refusing to

help anyone | D. Only helping your close friends

43. Which of the following is an example of serving others?

A. Giving money to the poor | B. Focusing only on personal success | C. Avoiding interactions
with others | D. Keeping all your wealth to yourself

44. According to the Bible, serving others is like serving:

A. Yourself | B. Your parents | C. God | D. Your boss

45. Which of these is a characteristic of someone who serves others?

A. Selfishness | B. Humility | C. Arrogance | D. Greed

46. In Christianity, service is not just about actions but also:

A. Money | B. Your attitude and heart | C. The number of people you know | D. Personal
success

47. What lesson can we learn from Jesus washing His disciples’ feet?

A. Power and fame are most important | B. True leadership involves humility and service |
C. Money is the key to success | D. Comfort is the goal of life

48. What was the name of Joseph's mother?

A. Rachel | B. Leah | C. Rebecca | D. Sarah

49. How many brothers did Joseph have?

A. 10 | B. 12 | C. 11 | D. 13

50. What special gift did Jacob give to Joseph?

A. A coat of many colors | B. A gold ring | C. A chariot | D. A sword

51. What was God’s response to the repentance of the people of Nineveh?

A. He destroyed the city | B. He forgave their sins and spared the city | C. He sent another
prophet | D. He punished the king

52. What lesson can be learned from the repentance of the people of Nineveh?

A. Repentance can delay God's judgment | B. God does not listen to prayers of repentance |
C. Repentance is unnecessary | D. People can ignore God’s warnings

53. What did Jonah think about God’s forgiveness of Nineveh?

A. He was happy | B. He became angry | C. He was indifferent | D. He celebrated with the

people

54. What was the result of Abraham’s obedience in Genesis 22:18?

A. His descendants would be as numerous as the stars | B. He would lose everything he

owned | C. He would be punished by God | D. He would become a king in his land

55. What does the Bible say about the obedience of children to their parents in Ephesians
6:1-3?

A. It is a sin to obey parents | B. Obeying parents brings long life and blessings | C. Children
do not need to obey parents | D. Obeying parents leads to punishment

56. Who bought Joseph when he was sold as a slave?

A. A merchant | B. Pharaoh | C. Potiphar | D. A priest

57. What position did Joseph hold in Potiphar's house?

A. The servant | B. The cook | C. The steward | D. The guard

58. Why was Joseph thrown into prison?

A. He stole from Potiphar | B. Potiphar’s wife falsely accused him of trying to seduce her | C.
He disobeyed Potiphar | D. He refused to work

59. What position did Pharaoh give to Joseph after he interpreted the dream?

A. Governor of Egypt | B. Chief servant | C. Chief advisor | D. Pharaoh's personal bodyguard

60. 1. What did Joseph's brothers do when they came to Egypt during the famine?
A. They sold their food to Pharaoh | B. They begged Joseph for food without recognizing him
| C. They fought with the Egyptians | D. They became Pharaoh’s servants

61. Which of the following is a sign of true repentance?

A. Saying sorry without changing behavior | B. Feeling guilty but not changing | C. Turning
away from sin and seeking God’s forgiveness | D. Blaming others for your sins

62. n the Bible, which message did John the Baptist commonly preach?

A. Be kind to everyone | B. Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near | C. Follow the
commandments of Moses | D. Jesus is the son of God

63. What does the Bible say about God’s attitude toward repentance?

A. God will punish those who repent | B. God is pleased when sinners repent | C. God
ignores those who repent | D. God will forgive everyone without repentance

64. Which of the following is a characteristic of someone who has repented?

A. Pride | B. Anger | C. Arrogant | D. Humility

65. Why is repentance important in Christianity?

A. It helps people make friends | B. It restores the relationship between a person and God |
C. It gives people power | D. It increases wealth

66. What should one do after repenting for a sin?

A. Continue sinning | B. Seek forgiveness from others and God | C. Forget about the sin | D.
Blame someone else for the sin

67. What lesson can be learned from David’s repentance?

A. Everyone should be perfect | B. God always forgives those who genuinely repent | C. It is
better to hide one’s sins | D. Repentance is unnecessary

68. What does Psalm 51 reveal about God’s nature?

A. God is slow to forgive | B. God desires repentance and a pure heart | C. God punishes
without mercy | D. God ignores sin

69. Where did John the Baptist preach repentance?

A. In the city of Jerusalem | B. In the wilderness of Judea | C. In the temple | D. On the shores
of the Sea of Galilee

70. What does the term "repentance" mean in religious terms?

A. Feeling sorry for your mistakes | B. Making amends for your sins | C. Asking for
forgiveness from God | D. All of the above

71. According to the Bible, who is called to repentance?

A. Only priests | B. All sinners | C. Only those who perform miracles | D. Only the righteous

72. Which psalm did David write to express his repentance?

A. Psalm 23 | B. Psalm 51 | C. Psalm 100 | D. Psalm 91

73. What sin did David commit that required him to repent?

A. He worshipped idols | B. He killed Saul | C. He committed adultery with Bathsheba | D. He

disobeyed God's commandments

74. Who confronted David about his sin with Bathsheba?

A. The prophet Samuel | B. The prophet Nathan | C. The prophet Elijah | D. The prophet
Isaiah

75. What was David’s reaction when confronted by Nathan?

A. He denied his sin | B. He became angry | C. He confessed and repented | D. He ignored

Nathan's warning

76. Which psalm did David write to express his repentance?

A. Psalm 23 | B. Psalm 51 | C. Psalm 100 | D. Psalm 91

77. What key phrase is found in Psalm 51, showing David's repentance?

A. “Create in me a clean heart, O God” | B. “The Lord is my shepherd” | C. “The earth is the
Lord’s” | D. “I will bless the Lord at all times”

78. How did God respond to David’s repentance?

A. He punished David severely | B. He forgave David’s sin | C. He ignored David’s repentance

| D. He made David king again

79. What was the significance of John’s call for repentance?

A. It was a sign of the coming Messiah | B. It was a call to prepare for judgment | C. It showed
that people needed to confess their sins | D. All of the above

80. What was the role of John the Baptist in relation to Jesus?

A. He was a teacher | B. He was Jesus’ cousin | C. He was the forerunner who prepared the
way for Jesus | D. He was a disciple of Jesus
81. Which river did John the Baptist use for baptizing people?

A. River Nile | B. River Jordan | C. River Tigris | D. River Euphrates

82. What did John say people should do as evidence of their repentance?

A. Perform miracles | B. Give their wealth to the poor and live righteous lives | C. Live in the
desert | D. Make sacrifices in the temple

83. Which of the following is a consequence of not repenting, according to Jesus?

A. Eternal life | B. Separation from God | C. Peace and prosperity | D. Honor and glory

84. Which of these is a consequence of not repenting mentioned in the Bible?

A. You will be blessed with wealth | B. You will experience physical healing | C. You will face
God’s wrath and destruction | D. You will be made king

85. What did Jesus say about those who refuse to repent in Luke 13:3?

A. They will be forgiven” | B. “They will not see the kingdom of God” | C. “They will perish” |
D. “They will be blessed”

86. Why is it important to serve with a joyful heart?

A. It makes others admire you | B. It makes the service easier | C. It shows love for God and
others | D. It brings personal gain

87. Who was Joseph's father?

A. Isaac | B. Jacob | C. Abraham | D. Moses

88. _____________ is known as the father of faith

A. Issac | B. Jacob | C. Abraham | D. Joseph

89. Who in the Bible was called to serve God at a young age?

A. Moses | B. Samuel | C. David | D. Solomon

90. What was the reaction of Joseph's brothers when they saw his coat of many colors?

A. They were happy | B. They were jealous | C. They were proud | D. They ignored it

91. Which of these is NOT a way Christians can serve their community?
A. Volunteering in the church | B. Helping neighbors | C. Ignoring the needs of others | D.
Visiting the sick

92. What does "service to God" often involve?

A. Avoiding others | B. Worship, prayer, and helping those in need | C. Focusing only on
yourself | D. Ignoring the less fortunate

93. How can a Christian show service at home?

A. By being rude to others | B. By helping with household chores | C. By never helping their
parents | D. By only taking care of themselves

94. What does the Bible say about those who serve others?

A. They are selfish | B. They should expect nothing in return | C. They will be rewarded | D.
They will be hated by others

95. What did Joseph's brothers do to him out of jealousy?

A. Told their father he was dead | B. Gave him a gift | C. Sold him into slavery | D. Took him
on a journey

96. 1. What did Joseph predict would happen to the baker’s dream?

A. He would be promoted | B. He would be executed | C. He would be freed | D. He would be

sent to another prison

97. 1. Who remembered Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams?

A. Potiphar | B. Pharaoh's servant | C. The butler | D. Pharaoh

98. 1. What was Pharaoh’s dream about?

A. A famine | B. A war | C. A flood | D. A new king

99. 1. What advice did Joseph give to Pharaoh after interpreting his dream?

A. To prepare for seven years of plenty and seven years of famine | B. ) To build more cities |
C. To give up farming | D. To increase taxes

100. How did Zacchaeus respond to Jesus’ call to come to his house?

A. He ignored Jesus | B. He climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus | C. He ran away | D. He

turned Jesus away