WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 252

1,256.

The man forced to carry the cross of Jesus on the way to crucifixion was

A.

Joseph of Arimathea

B.

Simon the Zealot

C.

Joseph of Cyrene

D.

Simon of Cyrene

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,257.

Pilate and Herod suddenly became friends because

A.

Jesus performed miracles for Herod

B.

Pilate referred Jesus to Herod who had wanted to see him

C.

Herod sent Jesus back to Pilate

D.

Jesus belonged to Herod's juridiction

Correct answer is B

According to Luke 23:6-12, during the trial of Jesus, Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, sent Jesus to Herod Antipas because Jesus was from Galilee, which fell under Herod's jurisdiction. Herod had expressed a desire to see Jesus, possibly out of curiosity or to witness miracles, but Jesus remained silent before Herod. After some interaction, Herod sent Jesus back to Pilate, and it was during this time that Pilate and Herod, who had previously been at odds, became friends.

1,258.

"My father, if it is possible let this cup pass from me" This cup signifies

A.

Persecution

B.

Cry of loneliness

C.

Suffering and death

D.

Spiritual death

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,259.

The significance of Jesus' Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem was that

A.

The Messiah has come to assume his Kingship in humility

B.

Jesus was fufilling the Jewish custom of Pilgrimage to the Holy City

C.

Jerusalem was always the scene for the murder of the prophets

D.

Jesus openly challenged the Jewish leaders to prove their authority

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,260.

How many disciples did Jesus send to the village in Bethphage to bring an ass and a colt?

A.

Four

B.

Three

C.

Two

D.

One

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.