AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF PRACTICING JAMB CBT QUESTIONS IN CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CRS)
A. AIMS
- To Prepare Students for the JAMB Examination:
Practicing CRS CBT questions helps students get familiar with the pattern, difficulty level, and expectations of the JAMB exam. - To Strengthen Biblical Knowledge and Understanding:
It aims to help students develop a deeper understanding of Old and New Testament teachings, characters, events, and doctrines. - To Improve Speed and Accuracy:
Since JAMB is computer-based and time-limited, the aim is to train students to think fast and answer questions correctly under pressure. - To Build Confidence:
Regular practice reduces exam fear and boosts confidence before the actual test day. - To Identify Students’ Weak Areas:
Practicing various topics helps students discover areas requiring improvement and additional study.
B. OBJECTIVES
1. Cognitive (Knowledge-Based) Objectives
By practicing these questions, students should be able to:
- Recall important biblical events, parables, teachings, and characters.
- Understand moral lessons from Bible stories.
- Explain Christian doctrines, values, and ethical principles.
- Analyze Christian responses to societal, cultural, and moral issues.
2. Skill-Based Objectives
Students will develop:
- Fast reasoning skills, needed for CBT examinations.
- The ability to eliminate wrong options using logic and biblical understanding.
- Better interpretation skills of biblical passages and teachings.
3. Attitudinal Objectives
Practicing CRS questions helps students:
- Develop positive moral values such as honesty, faithfulness, kindness, love, and obedience.
- Embrace Christian teachings as a guide for daily living.
- Appreciate God’s role in human history and personal life.
4. Exam-Specific Objectives
Practicing JAMB CRS questions prepares students to:
- Understand exam patterns (e.g., comprehension questions, factual questions, application questions).
- Master answering 40–50 CRS questions in under 40 minutes.
- Handle computer-based testing tools more comfortably.
C. OVERALL EXPECTED OUTCOMES
After consistent practice:
- Students should be fully prepared for JAMB CRS.
- Students should have improved performance in mock tests.
- Students should gain stronger biblical foundation and moral reasoning.
- Students should be able to score 80–95% in CRS topics confidently.
✅ 100 JAMB CBT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS IN CRS
1–20
- Who was the first king of Israel?
A. Saul
Answer: A - God created man in His image to…
A. Have dominion
B. Become angels
C. Rule heaven
D. Replace Lucifer
Answer: A - Samuel anointed David while he was…
A. Farming
B. Shepherding
C. Sleeping
D. In battle
Answer: B - The covenant with Abraham included the promise of…
A. A mighty angel
B. Land and descendants
C. A throne in Egypt
D. A kingdom in Babylon
Answer: B - The fall of man was caused by…
A. Pride
B. Greed
C. Disobedience
D. Hatred
Answer: C - Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams about…
A. Sheep
B. Stars
C. Cows and corn
D. Vines
Answer: C - David killed Goliath with…
A. A sword
B. A spear
C. A sling and stone
D. A staff
Answer: C - The prophet who confronted King Ahab was…
A. Isaiah
B. Jonah
C. Elijah
D. Hosea
Answer: C - The Beatitudes were taught by Jesus during…
A. The Last Supper
B. The Sermon on the Mount
C. Pentecost
D. His baptism
Answer: B - The fruit of the Spirit is found in…
A. Galatians
B. Romans
C. Hebrews
D. Ephesians
Answer: A - Pentecost occurred how many days after the resurrection?
A. 3
B. 7
C. 40
D. 50
Answer: D - Jesus turned water into wine at…
A. Capernaum
B. Nazareth
C. Cana
D. Bethany
Answer: C - Who replaced Judas Iscariot?
A. Paul
B. Matthias
C. Silas
D. Barnabas
Answer: B - The Ten Commandments were given on…
A. Mount Zion
B. Mount Carmel
C. Mount Horeb/Sinai
D. Mount Nebo
Answer: C - The prodigal son demanded his inheritance and went to…
A. A distant country
B. Jerusalem
C. Egypt
D. Damascus
Answer: A - Jesus healed the man at the pool of…
A. Siloam
B. Shiloh
C. Bethesda
D. Jordan
Answer: C - The first Christian martyr was…
A. Peter
B. James
C. Stephen
D. Paul
Answer: C - Paul’s name before conversion was…
A. Judas
B. Barnabas
C. Simon
D. Saul
Answer: D - The main theme of the book of Amos is…
A. Hope
B. Judgment
C. Worship
D. Deliverance
Answer: B - Who baptized Jesus?
A. Peter
B. Moses
C. John the Baptist
D. Elijah
Answer: C
21–40
- The mother of Samuel was…
A. Sarah
B. Hannah
C. Naomi
D. Rebecca
Answer: B - The Last Supper was a celebration of…
A. Atonement
B. Pentecost
C. Passover
D. Hanukkah
Answer: C - Jesus used parables mainly to…
A. Punish sinners
B. Hide truth
C. Teach moral lessons
D. Amuse listeners
Answer: C - The apostle known as the doubter was…
A. James
B. Andrew
C. Thomas
D. Philip
Answer: C - God called Moses through the…
A. Burning bush
B. Storm
C. Rainbow
D. Thunder
Answer: A - The Israelites crossed the Red Sea under the leadership of…
A. Joshua
B. Moses
C. Aaron
D. Samuel
Answer: B - The main purpose of the prophets was to…
A. Entertain kings
B. Tell the future only
C. Speak for God
D. Write poems
Answer: C - The golden calf was made by…
A. Joshua
B. Moses
C. Aaron
D. Caleb
Answer: C - Jesus' temptation lasted…
A. 3 days
B. 7 days
C. 21 days
D. 40 days
Answer: D - The book that contains many songs is…
A. Proverbs
B. Psalms
C. Ruth
D. Judges
Answer: B - Jesus fed 5,000 men with…
A. 5 loaves and 2 fish
B. 2 loaves and 5 fish
C. 10 loaves
D. 7 loaves and fish
Answer: A - The great commission instructs believers to…
A. Build synagogues
B. Preach to all nations
C. Kill unbelievers
D. Be priests
Answer: B - Which prophet married a prostitute as commanded by God?
A. Amos
B. Hosea
C. Isaiah
D. Jeremiah
Answer: B - Jesus taught his disciples how to pray using…
A. Psalms
B. The Lord’s Prayer
C. Parables
D. Hymns
Answer: B - The slaying of Abel by Cain resulted from…
A. Jealousy
B. Laziness
C. Drunkenness
D. Ignorance
Answer: A - The reign of Solomon is associated with…
A. War
B. Peace and wisdom
C. Famine
D. Captivity
Answer: B - The first miracle of Jesus was…
A. Raising Lazarus
B. Healing lepers
C. Turning water to wine
D. Walking on water
Answer: C - The disciples were first called Christians in…
A. Jerusalem
B. Antioch
C. Rome
D. Cyprus
Answer: B - The man who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus was…
A. Nicodemus
B. Barabbas
C. Zacchaeus
D. Simon
Answer: C - Jesus calmed the storm to prove His power over…
A. Death
B. Nature
C. Sin
D. Angels
Answer: B
41–60
- Peter denied Jesus…
A. Once
B. Twice
C. Thrice
D. Four times
Answer: C - The first four books of the NT are called…
A. Epistles
B. Gospels
C. Poetry
D. Prophets
Answer: B - The Decalogue means…
A. Ten songs
B. Ten sayings
C. Ten plagues
D. Ten tribes
Answer: B - The commandment “Thou shalt not steal” is number…
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
Answer: C - The apostle who walked on water was…
A. John
B. James
C. Peter
D. Andrew
Answer: C - Jesus wept at the death of…
A. Stephen
B. Lazarus
C. James
D. Jairus
Answer: B - The prophet who saw the valley of dry bones was…
A. Ezekiel
B. Amos
C. Isaiah
D. Joel
Answer: A - Paul was converted on the road to…
A. Athens
B. Damascus
C. Jerusalem
D. Antioch
Answer: B - The spiritual gift of speaking in tongues is called…
A. Glossolalia
B. Theology
C. Christology
D. Apostasy
Answer: A - “The Lord is my shepherd” is found in Psalm…
A. 23
B. 91
C. 100
D. 1
Answer: A - The Holy Spirit descended like…
A. Oil
B. Fire
C. Water
D. Cloud
Answer: B - The father of John the Baptist was…
A. Zechariah
B. Joseph
C. Sampson
D. Levi
Answer: A - Jesus’ birth was first announced to…
A. Soldiers
B. Shepherds
C. Pharisees
D. Kings
Answer: B - The first fruit of the Spirit is…
A. Joy
B. Love
C. Peace
D. Patience
Answer: B - The sin of Ananias and Sapphira was…
A. Murder
B. Disobedience
C. Lying
D. Idolatry
Answer: C - The book of Revelation was written by…
A. Peter
B. Paul
C. John
D. Matthew
Answer: C - Moses died on Mount…
A. Sinai
B. Carmel
C. Nebo
D. Zion
Answer: C - The ark of Noah rested on…
A. Sinai
B. Ararat
C. Horeb
D. Olives
Answer: B - The sign of God’s covenant with Noah was…
A. Thunder
B. Wind
C. Rainbow
D. Fire
Answer: C - The tower of Babel was stopped because of…
A. Flood
B. Confusion of languages
C. Earthquake
D. Fire
Answer: B
61–80
- Who interpreted the handwriting on the wall?
A. Jeremiah
B. Isaiah
C. Daniel
D. Ezekiel
Answer: C - The disciples of Jesus were…
A. 15
B. 10
C. 12
D. 7
Answer: C - The mother of Jesus was…
A. Rebecca
B. Mary
C. Rachel
D. Deborah
Answer: B - The birth of Jesus took place in…
A. Bethlehem
B. Nazareth
C. Galilee
D. Jerusalem
Answer: A - The sermon on the mount is found mainly in…
A. Mark
B. Luke
C. Matthew
D. John
Answer: C - Who accused Naboth falsely?
A. Jezebel
B. Ruth
C. Esther
D. Deborah
Answer: A - The number of plagues in Egypt was…
A. 5
B. 7
C. 10
D. 12
Answer: C - The good Samaritan helped a man attacked by…
A. Lions
B. Soldiers
C. Robbers
D. Priests
Answer: C - Jesus taught with authority because…
A. He quoted no prophets
B. He was a rabbi
C. He is the Son of God
D. People feared Him
Answer: C - The main theme of the book of Ruth is…
A. Greed
B. Faithfulness
C. Judgment
D. War
Answer: B - The apostle who wrote most NT letters is…
A. Peter
B. Paul
C. John
D. James
Answer: B - "Man shall not live by bread alone" was said during…
A. Crucifixion
B. Transfiguration
C. Temptation
D. Ascension
Answer: C - Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a…
A. Camel
B. Horse
C. Donkey
D. Chariot
Answer: C - The rich man and Lazarus emphasizes…
A. Wealth is evil
B. Punishment of sinners
C. Compassion and justice
D. Prayer
Answer: C - The longest Psalm is…
A. 100
B. 23
C. 119
D. 91
Answer: C - The forerunner of Jesus was…
A. John the Beloved
B. John the Baptist
C. Peter
D. Moses
Answer: B - Jesus was betrayed with a…
A. Kick
B. Stone
C. Sword
D. Kiss
Answer: D - The first miracle of Peter was…
A. Healing the lame man
B. Feeding 4,000
C. Calming the storm
D. Raising Tabitha
Answer: A - Saul persecuted Christians because…
A. He hated Jews
B. He thought they opposed the Law
C. He loved Romans
D. He disliked Peter
Answer: B - Solomon built the…
A. Temple
B. Wall
C. Ark
D. Tabernacle
Answer: A
81–100
- The wise men brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and…
A. Wine
B. Myrrh
C. Silver
D. Wool
Answer: B - The woman who became queen in Persia was…
A. Sarah
B. Mary
C. Esther
D. Naomi
Answer: C - The Pharisees were known for…
A. Idolatry
B. Hypocrisy
C. Kindness
D. Gentile origin
Answer: B - Jesus taught that the greatest commandment is…
A. Love God
B. Give offerings
C. Fast
D. Keep the law
Answer: A - Gideon tested God with…
A. A fleece
B. A stone
C. A tree
D. A fish
Answer: A - The man who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver was…
A. Peter
B. Thomas
C. Judas
D. Andrew
Answer: C - The conversion of Cornelius showed that salvation is for…
A. Jews only
B. Romans only
C. Gentiles also
D. Priests only
Answer: C - The book that emphasizes wisdom is…
A. Esther
B. Proverbs
C. Judges
D. Mark
Answer: B - The armor of God is described in…
A. Philippians
B. Ephesians
C. Colossians
D. Jude
Answer: B - The prophet who confronted David over Bathsheba was…
A. Elijah
B. Samuel
C. Nathan
D. Amos
Answer: C - The father of many nations is…
A. Jacob
B. Abraham
C. Isaac
D. Esau
Answer: B - The miracles of Jesus proved His…
A. Education
B. Power over nature
C. Divine authority
D. Wealth
Answer: C - Jesus taught that the seed that fell on good soil represents…
A. Unbelievers
B. Worldly people
C. Those who hear and obey
D. Hypocrites
Answer: C - The book of Acts was written by…
A. Matthew
B. Mark
C. Luke
D. John
Answer: C - The shortest verse in the Bible is…
A. Jesus died
B. Jesus wept
C. God spoke
D. Pray always
Answer: B - The apostle known as the son of thunder is…
A. Matthew
B. John
C. Paul
D. Stephen
Answer: B - The good shepherd lays down his life for…
A. Kings
B. Angels
C. Sheep
D. Priests
Answer: C - The wages of sin is…
A. Death
B. Poverty
C. Punishment
D. Fear
Answer: A - Faith without works is…
A. Strong
B. Dead
C. Holy
D. Perfect
Answer: B - “In the beginning was the Word” is found in…
A. Luke
B. Mark
C. John
D. Matthew
Answer: C
101–120
- Which of these was NOT one of the plagues of Egypt?
A. Locusts
B. Darkness
C. Fire from heaven
D. Water turning to blood
Answer: C - The mother of King Solomon was…
A. Abigail
B. Bathsheba
C. Rahab
D. Hannah
Answer: B - The tower of Babel event indicated God’s displeasure with human…
A. Worship
B. Disobedience
C. Pride and unity in rebellion
D. Generosity
Answer: C - The book that tells the story of Israel’s exodus from Egypt is…
A. Leviticus
B. Numbers
C. Exodus
D. Deuteronomy
Answer: C - Who wrote most of the Proverbs?
A. David
B. Solomon
C. Moses
D. Joshua
Answer: B - The sign given to Abraham to confirm God’s covenant was…
A. Circumcision
B. Rainbow
C. Sacrifice of a lamb
D. Passover
Answer: A - The king who asked for wisdom rather than riches was…
A. Saul
B. David
C. Solomon
D. Rehoboam
Answer: C - The city destroyed by God because of sin was…
A. Jericho
B. Jerusalem
C. Sodom
D. Bethlehem
Answer: C - The book of the Bible that contains the Song of Solomon is classified as…
A. History
B. Law
C. Wisdom and Poetry
D. Prophecy
Answer: C - The shortest book in the Old Testament is…
A. Obadiah
B. Jonah
C. Micah
D. Joel
Answer: A - The last book of the Old Testament is…
A. Zechariah
B. Malachi
C. Haggai
D. Nahum
Answer: B - The New Testament begins with the Gospel of…
A. Matthew
B. Mark
C. Luke
D. John
Answer: A - The book in the Old Testament that records Israel’s exodus into the Promised Land is…
A. Judges
B. Joshua
C. Ruth
D. 1 Samuel
Answer: B - Which of these was NOT a judge of Israel?
A. Samson
B. Deborah
C. Elijah
D. Gideon
Answer: C - The righteous man saved from the destruction of Sodom was…
A. Isaac
B. Lot
C. Abraham
D. Jacob
Answer: B - Which of these prophets was swallowed by a great fish?
A. Elijah
B. Jonah
C. Amos
D. Hosea
Answer: B - The number of days and nights it rained during the flood of Noah was…
A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50
Answer: C - The promised Messiah’s birthplace was prophesied to be…
A. Nazareth
B. Bethlehem
C. Jerusalem
D. Galilee
Answer: B - Which of these is one of the synoptic Gospels?
A. John
B. Matthew
C. 1 John
D. Jude
Answer: B - Jesus was tempted by the devil in the wilderness immediately after His…
A. Birth
B. Baptism
C. Death
D. Transfiguration
Answer: B
121–140
- The first man created by God was…
A. Abel
B. Seth
C. Adam
D. Noah
Answer: C - The name of Israel was changed from…
A. Abram to Abraham
B. Jacob to Israel
C. Saul to Paul
D. Simon to Peter
Answer: B - Who led the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses died?
A. Aaron
B. Joshua
C. Caleb
D. Eleazar
Answer: B - The prophet who confronted king David over Bathsheba was…
A. Nathan
B. Samuel
C. Elijah
D. Isaiah
Answer: A - The New Testament book that tells of the early church is…
A. Romans
B. Acts
C. Galatians
D. Hebrews
Answer: B - Which apostle doubted Jesus’ resurrection until he saw Him?
A. Peter
B. John
C. Thomas
D. James
Answer: C - Which miracle involved Jesus walking on water?
A. Feeding the 5,000
B. Calming the storm
C. Walking on the sea
D. Healing lepers
Answer: C - The crucifixion of Jesus took place in…
A. Bethlehem
B. Galilee
C. Jerusalem
D. Nazareth
Answer: C - The disciple who betrayed Jesus was…
A. Peter
B. Andrew
C. Judas Iscariot
D. John
Answer: C - The first Christian church was established in…
A. Jerusalem
B. Antioch
C. Rome
D. Corinth
Answer: A - The apostle known for missionary journeys and letters is…
A. Peter
B. James
C. Paul
D. John
Answer: C - The fruit of the Spirit includes…
A. Fear
B. Doubt
C. Love
D. Anger
Answer: C - The Old Testament book dealing largely with suffering and faith is…
A. Job
B. Esther
C. Ezra
D. Nehemiah
Answer: A - The bible describes God as a God of…
A. Confusion
B. Disorder
C. Peace
D. Chaos
Answer: C - The first gospel to be written is believed to be…
A. Matthew
B. Mark
C. Luke
D. John
Answer: B (Traditionally many scholars consider Mark as first written.) - The major prophet who saw a vision of dry bones was…
A. Amos
B. Ezekiel
C. Hosea
D. Micah
Answer: B - The shortest book in the New Testament is…
A. 3 John
B. Philemon
C. Jude
D. 2 John
Answer: A - The commandment “Honour your father and mother” refers to which number in Decalogue (according to traditional numbering)?
A. 3rd
B. 4th
C. 5th
D. 6th
Answer: C - The last supper of Jesus was with His…
A. Disciples
B. Family
C. Pharisees
D. Romans
Answer: A - The book that contains prophecy about the new heaven and new earth is…
A. Isaiah
B. Jeremiah
C. Revelation
D. Daniel
Answer: C
141–160
- Which patriarch was sold into slavery by his brothers?
A. Ishmael
B. Esau
C. Joseph
D. Benjamin
Answer: C - Who interpreted the dreams of the king of Babylon about the statue?
A. Daniel
B. Ezekiel
C. Jeremiah
D. Isaiah
Answer: A - Which book records the building (and rebuilding) of the Jerusalem walls after exile?
A. Ezra & Nehemiah
B. Chronicles
C. Esther
D. Ruth
Answer: A - The New Testament letter to the Romans was written by…
A. Peter
B. Paul
C. John
D. James
Answer: B - Jesus’ genealogy is traced in the Gospel of…
A. Mark
B. Luke
C. John
D. Revelation
Answer: B - Who was swallowed by a big fish as a result of running from God’s command?
A. Ezekiel
B. Jonah
C. Amos
D. Hosea
Answer: B - Which Old Testament woman became queen in Persia and helped save her people?
A. Ruth
B. Esther
C. Hannah
D. Sarah
Answer: B - The first of the Ten Commandments emphasizes worshipping…
A. Wealth
B. Parents
C. False gods
D. The one true God only
Answer: D - The New Testament book that contains the Lord’s Supper institution is…
A. Hebrews
B. Acts
C. Matthew (or Luke)
D. Revelation
Answer: C - Who climbed a tree to see Jesus because he was short?
A. Nicodemus
B. Barabbas
C. Zacchaeus
D. Simon
Answer: C - The Apostles Peter, James and John witnessed the…
A. Birth of Jesus
B. Transfiguration of Jesus
C. Crucifixion
D. Ascension
Answer: B - Which gospel emphasizes Jesus as the Word made flesh?
A. Matthew
B. John
C. Luke
D. Mark
Answer: B - The first martyr recorded in the book of Acts was…
A. Paul
B. Stephen
C. Peter
D. James
Answer: B - The phrase “The Word became flesh” refers to…
A. The Old Testament
B. Creation
C. Incarnation of Christ
D. Pentecost
Answer: C - The religious feast celebrated by Jews that Jesus observed and was later replaced by the Lord’s Supper is…
A. Passover
B. Pentecost
C. Tabernacles
D. Purim
Answer: A - Which of these is NOT a gospel?
A. Matthew
B. Hebrews
C. Mark
D. Luke
Answer: B - Which book tells about revelation given to Apostle John on Patmos?
A. Jude
B. Revelation
C. James
D. 1 Peter
Answer: B - The parable of the mustard seed teaches about…
A. Judgment
B. Small growth of faith into greatness
C. Wealth
D. Law
Answer: B - In the parable of the Prodigal Son, the elder brother represented…
A. Sinners
B. Forgiving Father
C. Self-righteous believers
D. Lost sheep
Answer: C - Which of these is one of the major Old Testament prophets?
A. Hosea
B. Amos
C. Isaiah
D. Micah
Answer: C
161–180
- The Ark of the Covenant was kept in the…
A. Wilderness
B. Tabernacle/Temple
C. River Jordan
D. Mountains
Answer: B - Who led Israel to victory at Jericho?
A. Joshua
B. Gideon
C. Samson
D. Saul
Answer: A - Which judge made a fleece to test God?
A. Samson
B. Gideon
C. Deborah
D. Othniel
Answer: B - Which Psalm is known as the Shepherd’s Psalm?
A. Psalm 23
B. Psalm 91
C. Psalm 100
D. Psalm 119
Answer: A - Which New Testament book emphasizes faith without works is dead?
A. Romans
B. James
C. Hebrews
D. 1 Peter
Answer: B - The first miracle recorded in the book of Acts was the healing of a…
A. Lame man
B. Blind man
C. Leper
D. Deaf man
Answer: A - Which apostle is known as the “Rock” on which Jesus said He would build His church?
A. Judas
B. Peter
C. John
D. Matthew
Answer: B - The New Testament letter to the Galatians was written by…
A. Peter
B. Paul
C. John
D. James
Answer: B - Who denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed?
A. Judas
B. Peter
C. John
D. Thomas
Answer: B - Which Old Testament figure was known for patience during suffering?
A. Job
B. David
C. Solomon
D. Moses
Answer: A - The first sin committed by man was…
A. Murder
B. Theft
C. Disobedience
D. Blasphemy
Answer: C - Which gospel contains the Beatitudes?
A. Mark
B. Luke
C. Matthew
D. John
Answer: C - The commandment “Thou shalt not kill” refers to the protection of…
A. Animals
B. People
C. Property
D. Land
Answer: B - Which prophet confronted King Ahab and defeated prophets of Baal?
A. Isaiah
B. Elijah
C. Jeremiah
D. Hosea
Answer: B - The book of Psalms is in which section of the Old Testament?
A. Law
B. History
C. Poetry/Wisdom
D. Prophecy
Answer: C - The New Testament book that deals with end-time events is…
A. John
B. Revelation
C. Acts
D. Romans
Answer: B - The gift of tongues was first experienced at…
A. Mount Sinai
B. Pentecost
C. The Transfiguration
D. Bethlehem
Answer: B - Which Old Testament prophet was taken up by a whirlwind into heaven?
A. Daniel
B. Elijah
C. Ezekiel
D. Isaiah
Answer: B - The twelve spies sent to scout the Promised Land included…
A. Joshua and Caleb
B. Moses and Aaron
C. David and Solomon
D. Saul and Jonathan
Answer: A - The woman who anointed Jesus’ feet with perfume and wiped them with her hair was…
A. Mary the mother of Jesus
B. Mary Magdalene
C. Martha
D. Mary of Bethany
Answer: D
181–200
- Who was the first king to unite all twelve tribes of Israel?
A. Saul
B. David
C. Solomon
D. Saul’s son
Answer: B - The phrase “Be still, and know that I am God” is from Psalm…
A. 23
B. 46
C. 91
D. 100
Answer: B - The book in which Samson’s story is recorded is…
A. Joshua
B. Judges
C. 1 Samuel
D. 2 Samuel
Answer: B - Which of these women is counted among the ancestors of Jesus according to Matthew’s genealogy?
A. Esther
B. Ruth
C. Hannah
D. Deborah
Answer: B - Jesus’ first public sermon occurred in…
A. Nazareth synagogue
B. Jerusalem temple
C. Capernaum house
D. Galilee hillside
Answer: A - Which apostle wrote the book of Revelation?
A. Peter
B. John
C. Paul
D. James
Answer: B - The book of Lamentations was written by…
A. Jeremiah
B. Isaiah
C. Ezekiel
D. Daniel
Answer: A - The New Testament epistle that emphasizes love chapter famously is…
A. 1 Corinthians 13
B. Romans 8
C. Ephesians 6
D. Galatians 5
Answer: A - The phrase “For God so loved the world…” is from the Gospel of…
A. Matthew
B. Luke
C. John
D. Mark
Answer: C - Which gospel begins with a genealogy of Jesus traced to David and Abraham?
A. Mark
B. Matthew
C. Luke
D. John
Answer: B - Which book details the sufferings and restoration of Job?
A. Psalms
B. Job
C. Proverbs
D. Ecclesiastes
Answer: B - Which commandment prohibits coveting your neighbour’s goods?
A. 7th
B. 8th
C. 9th
D. 10th
Answer: D - Which Old Testament book prophesied the virgin birth of the Messiah?
A. Isaiah
B. Jeremiah
C. Ezekiel
D. Daniel
Answer: A - The region where Jesus began his ministry was called…
A. Judea
B. Samaria
C. Galilee
D. Perea
Answer: C - Which gospel writer was a physician by profession?
A. Matthew
B. Mark
C. Luke
D. John
Answer: C - Which book encourages believers to “run with endurance the race set before us”?
A. Hebrews
B. James
C. 1 Peter
D. 1 John
Answer: A - Which king was known for his great strength but lost it when his hair was cut?
A. Saul
B. Samson
C. David
D. Solomon
Answer: B - Which prophet challenged the false prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel?
A. Isaiah
B. Elijah
C. Jeremiah
D. Hosea
Answer: B - The “new covenant” prophecy in the New Testament refers to God writing His laws on…
A. Stone tablets
B. Human hearts
C. Papyrus scrolls
D. The heavens
Answer: B - The final book of the New Testament contains visions about…
A. Historical events
B. End times and eternal kingdom
C. Genealogies
D. Law and rituals
Answer: B
✅ 100 JAMB CBT CRS Questions and Answers (Set 3)
(Q = Question, A = Correct Answer)
OLD TESTAMENT
1. Who was the first king of Israel?
A. David
B. Saul
C. Solomon
D. Samuel
Answer: B
2. God changed Jacob’s name to Israel because he—
A. stole Esau’s birthright
B. struggled with God and prevailed
C. married Rachel
D. obeyed Isaac
Answer: B
3. The sign of God's covenant with Noah was—
A. rainbow
B. altar
C. fire
D. stars
Answer: A
4. Who interpreted Pharaoh’s dream?
A. Daniel
B. Joseph
C. Moses
D. Aaron
Answer: B
5. The prophet who married a harlot was—
A. Amos
B. Joel
C. Hosea
D. Micah
Answer: C
6. The major sin of Eli’s sons was—
A. murder
B. idolatry
C. immorality and dishonoring sacrifices
D. lying
Answer: C
7. Who anointed David as king?
A. Eli
B. Samuel
C. Nathan
D. Gad
Answer: B
8. The Ten Commandments were given on—
A. Mount Sinai
B. Mount Carmel
C. Mount Zion
D. Mount Hermon
Answer: A
9. Daniel was thrown into the lion’s den because—
A. he refused to bow to idols
B. he prayed to God
C. he refused to fast
D. he stole from the king
Answer: B
10. The three Hebrew boys were saved from—
A. a flood
B. leprosy
C. fiery furnace
D. soldiers
Answer: C
11–20
11. God appeared to Moses in the—
A. cloud
B. wind
C. burning bush
D. water
Answer: C
12. The man who killed Goliath was—
A. Jonathan
B. Abner
C. David
D. Samson
Answer: C
13. The book that focuses on wisdom is—
A. Joshua
B. Proverbs
C. Ezra
D. Nehemiah
Answer: B
14. The wife of Moses was—
A. Zipporah
B. Rebecca
C. Esther
D. Naomi
Answer: A
15. Samuel was dedicated by his mother named—
A. Sarah
B. Rachel
C. Hannah
D. Deborah
Answer: C
16. Solomon asked God for—
A. riches
B. power
C. wisdom
D. long life
Answer: C
17. Who led Israel after Moses?
A. Eli
B. Joshua
C. Gideon
D. Aaron
Answer: B
18. Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal on—
A. Mount Zion
B. Mount Horeb
C. Mount Carmel
D. Mount Nebo
Answer: C
19. The first murderer in the Bible was—
A. Abel
B. Cain
C. Lamech
D. Esau
Answer: B
20. The book describing creation is—
A. Judges
B. Genesis
C. Exodus
D. Numbers
Answer: B
NEW TESTAMENT
21. Jesus was baptized by—
A. Peter
B. John the Baptist
C. Philip
D. Andrew
Answer: B
22. The mother of John the Baptist was—
A. Elizabeth
B. Mary
C. Martha
D. Eunice
Answer: A
23. Jesus’ first miracle was—
A. healing a leper
B. feeding 5,000
C. walking on water
D. turning water to wine
Answer: D
24. The Sermon on the Mount is recorded in—
A. Matthew 5–7
B. John 10
C. Luke 12
D. Mark 3
Answer: A
25. The father of John the Baptist was—
A. Joseph
B. Zechariah
C. Simeon
D. Cleopas
Answer: B
26. Jesus calming the storm shows His power over—
A. demons
B. sin
C. nature
D. death
Answer: C
27. The disciple who betrayed Jesus was—
A. Thomas
B. Judas
C. Peter
D. James
Answer: B
28. The prodigal son's father represents—
A. Israel
B. the church
C. God
D. the angels
Answer: C
29. The man forced to carry Jesus’ cross was—
A. Barabbas
B. Simon of Cyrene
C. Nicodemus
D. Joseph
Answer: B
30. Pentecost occurred in—
A. Matthew
B. John
C. Luke
D. Acts
Answer: D
31–40
31. The fruit of the Spirit does NOT include—
A. love
B. faith
C. witchcraft
D. gentleness
Answer: C
32. The apostle known as the doubter was—
A. Thomas
B. John
C. Peter
D. Andrew
Answer: A
33. Jesus’ ascension took place on—
A. Mount Carmel
B. Mount of Olives
C. Mount Sinai
D. Mount Gerizim
Answer: B
34. The first Christian martyr was—
A. Stephen
B. Paul
C. John
D. Silas
Answer: A
35. Paul was converted on the road to—
A. Jerusalem
B. Rome
C. Damascus
D. Galilee
Answer: C
36. The jailer at Philippi was saved after—
A. an earthquake
B. fire
C. plague
D. flood
Answer: A
37. The apostle who denied Jesus three times was—
A. Peter
B. John
C. Matthew
D. Thomas
Answer: A
38. Jesus raised Lazarus after—
A. 1 day
B. 2 days
C. 3 days
D. 4 days
Answer: D
39. The parable that teaches forgiveness is the—
A. lost coin
B. good Samaritan
C. unforgiving servant
D. wedding feast
Answer: C
40. Jesus fed 5,000 with—
A. 5 loaves and 2 fish
B. 7 loaves
C. 3 loaves and 2 fish
D. 10 loaves
Answer: A
CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE & ETHICS
41. The greatest commandment is—
A. love your neighbour
B. keep the Sabbath
C. love God
D. do not kill
Answer: C
42. Christian marriage is—
A. temporary
B. for pleasure
C. between husband and wife
D. forced
Answer: C
43. The Holy Spirit is the—
A. comforter
B. soldier
C. angel
D. judge
Answer: A
44. Christians are saved by—
A. law
B. works
C. money
D. grace
Answer: D
45. The Christian symbol of salvation is—
A. star
B. crown
C. cross
D. dove
Answer: C
46. A Christian should forgive—
A. once
B. seven times
C. seventy times seven
D. twice
Answer: C
47. The opposite of love is—
A. anger
B. hate
C. doubt
D. fear
Answer: B
48. The biblical teaching on giving is—
A. give grudgingly
B. sow deceit
C. God loves a cheerful giver
D. do not give
Answer: C
49. Christians should pray—
A. only on Sundays
B. continually
C. once a week
D. during trouble only
Answer: B
50. Faith without works is—
A. partial
B. powerless
C. dead
D. weak
Answer: C
51–60
51. The opposite of humility is—
A. obedience
B. pride
C. patience
D. kindness
Answer: B
52. The church began in—
A. Galilee
B. Samaria
C. Jerusalem
D. Rome
Answer: C
53. The wages of sin is—
A. sorrow
B. death
C. sickness
D. punishment
Answer: B
54. Christians are called—
A. Romans
B. Hebrews
C. disciples
D. Christians
Answer: D
55. Jesus taught His disciples to pray using the—
A. Jesus prayer
B. Lord’s Prayer
C. repentance prayer
D. temple prayer
Answer: B
56. The body of Christ refers to—
A. angels
B. disciples
C. the Church
D. believers only
Answer: C
57. The resurrection gives Christians—
A. fear
B. money
C. hope
D. pride
Answer: C
58. The Holy Spirit descended as—
A. fire
B. water
C. smoke
D. light
Answer: A
59. God is—
A. unjust
B. partial
C. love
D. temporary
Answer: C
60. The fruit of repentance is—
A. pride
B. forgiveness
C. good works
D. anger
Answer: C
61–70
61. The early Christians met—
A. in temples only
B. in houses
C. in the palace
D. in synagogues
Answer: B
62. Jesus’ mission was to—
A. judge the world
B. destroy sinners
C. save the lost
D. rule the world
Answer: C
63. The Bible is the—
A. book of poems
B. Word of God
C. book of laws only
D. history book
Answer: B
64. Sin came into the world through—
A. Cain
B. Adam
C. Moses
D. Seth
Answer: B
65. The Pentecostal gift given was—
A. prophecy
B. healing
C. tongues
D. dreams
Answer: C
66. Christians should preach to—
A. only Jews
B. only Christians
C. all nations
D. only friends
Answer: C
67. Jesus taught in—
A. synagogues
B. boats
C. mountains
D. all the above
Answer: D
68. Peter’s profession before following Jesus was—
A. farmer
B. tax collector
C. fisherman
D. soldier
Answer: C
69. The New Testament has—
A. 27 books
B. 39 books
C. 66 books
D. 22 books
Answer: A
70. The apostle who wrote most epistles was—
A. Peter
B. John
C. Paul
D. Jude
Answer: C
71–80
71. The Christian day of worship is—
A. Monday
B. Saturday
C. Sunday
D. Friday
Answer: C
72. Jesus was crucified at—
A. Golgotha
B. Nazareth
C. Jordan
D. Bethel
Answer: A
73. A parable is a—
A. poem
B. miracle
C. earthly story with heavenly meaning
D. prayer
Answer: C
74. Jesus taught that blessed are the meek because they—
A. shall see God
B. shall be comforted
C. shall inherit the earth
D. shall laugh
Answer: C
75. The lost sheep represents—
A. angels
B. sinners
C. Israelites
D. Pharisees
Answer: B
76. The law was given through Moses but grace came through—
A. Elijah
B. John
C. Jesus
D. Peter
Answer: C
77. Baptism symbolizes—
A. work
B. death and resurrection
C. fasting
D. knowledge
Answer: B
78. The Christian life is guided by the—
A. Holy Spirit
B. angels
C. prophets
D. priests
Answer: A
79. Jesus washed His disciples’ feet to show—
A. power
B. authority
C. humility
D. anger
Answer: C
80. Christians should forgive because—
A. it is easy
B. God forgives
C. it brings fame
D. it brings wealth
Answer: B
81–90
81. The Bible book that focuses on love is—
A. John
B. Romans
C. 1 Corinthians 13
D. Acts
Answer: C
82. The Holy Communion symbolizes—
A. fasting
B. prayer
C. Christ’s body and blood
D. thanksgiving
Answer: C
83. Jesus healed the centurion’s servant by—
A. touching him
B. visiting him
C. speaking a word
D. praying loudly
Answer: C
84. Jesus taught that man should not live by bread alone but by—
A. fasting
B. water
C. the Word of God
D. worship
Answer: C
85. Temptation comes from—
A. angels
B. Satan
C. prophets
D. priests
Answer: B
86. The last supper took place during—
A. Passover
B. Pentecost
C. Feast of Booths
D. Sabbath
Answer: A
87. Jesus’ disciples were first called Christians in—
A. Rome
B. Antioch
C. Jerusalem
D. Athens
Answer: B
88. The prodigal son wasted his inheritance on—
A. farming
B. riotous living
C. business
D. sacrifices
Answer: B
89. Psalm 23 refers to God as—
A. king
B. shepherd
C. healer
D. farmer
Answer: B
90. Peter and John healed a lame man at the—
A. temple gate Beautiful
B. Jordan
C. synagogue
D. river
Answer: A
91–100
91. Christians should let their light shine by—
A. showing off
B. doing good works
C. praying long prayers
D. fasting often
Answer: B
92. The golden rule is—
A. pray always
B. love money
C. do to others as you want them to do to you
D. preach always
Answer: C
93. The wages promised to workers in the vineyard shows God’s—
A. anger
B. unfairness
C. generosity
D. judgment
Answer: C
94. The Good Samaritan showed—
A. hatred
B. pride
C. mercy
D. fear
Answer: C
95. The foundation of Christian faith is—
A. Sabbath
B. sacrifice
C. resurrection of Jesus
D. Temple worship
Answer: C
96. Zacchaeus climbed a—
A. palm tree
B. sycamore tree
C. fig tree
D. cedar tree
Answer: B
97. God is a Spirit, so worship must be—
A. loud
B. forced
C. in spirit and truth
D. silent
Answer: C
98. Jesus taught that where your treasure is, there your—
A. strength is
B. hope is
C. heart will be
D. life will be
Answer: C
99. The second coming of Jesus is the—
A. rapture
B. crucifixion
C. birth
D. baptism
Answer: A
100. The Beatitudes teach Christians to—
A. seek wealth
B. pursue revenge
C. live righteous and humble lives
D. avoid prayer
Answer: C
