Name: …………………………………………………………. Index Number: ………………..

School: ………………………………………………………... State/Area: …………………….

Subject: Christian Religious Education

Republic of South Sudan

National Examination Council
Primary Certificate Examinations 2013

SECTION A.
Question one.

Circle the letter a, b, c, or d in front of the correct answer from the following.

1. The first book of the Holy Bible is called _______________________

a. Mathew

b. Exodus

c. Genesis

d. Acts

2. God created the universe in ______________________ days.

a. Two days

b. Twenty

c. Five days

d. Six days

3. The word polygamy means _______________________

a. Marrying one wife

b. Marrying many wives

c. Unmarried

d. None of the mentioned

 4. Jesus Christ was crucified at _________________________

a. Garden of Eden

b. Golgotha

c. Palace of the King

d. Bethlehem

5. The word Holy Spirit means _________________________

a. Helper
b. Learner
c. Disciple
d. Apostle
Question Two.
Put a tick (√) in front of a correct statement and a cross (X) in front of a wrong statement in the
following.
1. Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised. (√)

2. The Disciples that Jesus loved much is called John Mark. (X)
3. Simon Peter denied Jesus Christ three times. (√)

4. The books of the New Testament are 27 in number. (√)

5. The first miracle performed in Cana by Jesus Christ during the wedding ceremony was
changing of water into wine. (√)
Question Three.
Fill in the blank spaces with suitable word from the following. (Caiaphas the high priest, Church,
Jesus Christ, Peace maker)
1. Blessed are the peace makers for they will be called sons of God.

2. “It is finished, father, into your hands, I commit my spirit” This was said by Jesus
Christ.
3. As soon as Jesus was arrested, they took him to Caiaphas the high priest.
4. The local gathering place of the Christian believers is called the Church.
Question Four.
Briefly answer the following in the spaces provided.
1. Write any one quality of the good Christian.
Humility
2. The Holy Bible was originally translated in three languages, mention any one.
Hebrew
3. Give any one of the duties of the children towards their parents.
Honoring their parents
4. Tell any one of the spiritual values that help to keep the society.
Love
5. Name any one of the greatest commandments of Jesus Christ.
Love your neighbor as yourself

SECTION B
Briefly answer all the following questions on the spaces provided.
1. State the four ways in which parents show love to their children.
• Medication
• Paying school fees
• Giving advice to them
• Buying clothes to the children
2. Write any four qualities of a good leader.
• Loyalty
• Exemplary
• Patience
• Disciple
3. Name any four sinful acts which people commit in your society.
• Murder
• Fornication
• Rape
• Incest
4. “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.”
a) Who said this? Jesus Christ
b) To whom? To the Roman Soldiers

c) Where? At Golgotha
d) When? When the soldiers crucified him (Jesus)

5. a) Name the first two books in the Old Testament.

• Genesis
• Exodus
b) Name the first two books in the New Testament.
• Mathew
• Mark
6. Identify any four problems which causes misunderstanding between the husband and the
wife.
• Theft
• Alcoholism
• Laziness
• Segregation
7. a) List the two types of marriage.
• Religious marriage
• Traditional marriage
b) Name the two main types Christian celebration.
• Christmas
• Passover
8. a) What is the meaning of the word Disciple?
Followers of someone (master)
b) Mention any two disciples of Jesus Christ.
• Simon Peter
• John
9. State any four qualities of a true disciple
 • Obedience
• Tolerance
• Kindness
• Meekness
10. a) List any two gifts of the Holy Spirit.
• Wisdom
• Miracles
b) Where were the ten (10) commandments received?
• On mountain Sinai
11. a) Name the helper that Jesus promised to send to his disciples.
• Holy spirit
b) How does Jesus Christ set us free from sin?
• By dying for us
• Through teaching us the truth
12. Mention any four causes of divorce in our community.
• Poverty
• Unfaith partner
• Impotency
• Bareness
13. a) Why do Christians pray before eating?
• To thank God
• To ask God to bless the food
b) Who betrayed Jesus Christ?
• Judas Iscariot
14. Match the information in Column A with the corresponding information in Column B.
write each piece of information in column B in the correct space in the answer column.
Column A Answer Column Column B
Rude Vulgar Peace
Congregation Church Children
Head of the family Husband Patience
Replacing Judas Iscariot Mathias Cross
Blessed are the peace makers Peace Mathias
Obey their parents Children Vulgar
Jesus Christ Cross Husband
God of patience Patience Church
Name: …………………………………………………………. Index Number: ………………..
School: ………………………………………………………... State/Area: …………………….
Subject: Christian Religious Education

Republic of South Sudan

National Examination Council
Primary Certificate Examinations 2014

SECTION A.
Question One.
Put a tick (✓) against the correct statement and a cross (X) against the false statement from the
following.
a. Sin entered the world through Adam and Eve. (✓)
b. Jesus Christ was not crucified in Calvary. (X)

c. The books of the old testament are forty. (X)

d. The Holy Spirit came down from heaven before Jesus Christ was taken up. (X)
e. The circumcision is a sign of agreement between God and the Israelites. (X)

Question Two.
Fill in the blank spaces with the correct words provided. (Adultery, Lies, people, clay, profane)
a. A truthful witness gives honest testimony but a false witness tells lies.
b. God made the first human being from clay.
c. Whoever divorces her husband or his wife commits adultery.
d. Profane means not having respect for God or the Church.

e. “Come with me, and I will teach you how to teach to catch people Jesus said.”
Question Three.
Match the information in column A with the corresponding information column B in the spaces
provided.
Column A Answer Column Column B
Judas Iscariot Betray Head of family
Husband Head of family Calvary
Alcohol Family problem Betray
Skull Calvary Cyrene
Simon Cyrene Family problem
Question Four.
Briefly answer the following questions in the spaces provided.
a. Mention one quality of a good leader. Love.

b. Write one of the duties of the parents towards their children teaching the children.
c. Name one of the disciples Jesus Christ. Simon Peter.

d. God gave King David the ability to compose song.

e. What was the work of the two other people who were crucified with Jesus Christ?
Criminals.
SECTION B.
Briefly answer the following questions in the space provided.
Question One.
1. Write any four thins God created during the creation.
✓ Heaven and earth
✓ Light
✓ Waters
✓ Living creatures
2. What is the meaning of the word disciple?
✓ Means follower or learner
3. Mention the abilities that God has to every culture.
✓ Ability to compose songs
✓ Ability to art (drawing)
4. Give the three major gifts provided to the human being.
✓ Gift of immorality
✓ Gift of getting younger
✓ Gift of resurrection
5. How many years did the Egyptian Pyramid exist?
✓ Over three thousand years
6. Mention any three reasons why Jesus Christ suffered on the cross.
✓ To give us eternal life.
✓ To restore our friendship with God.
 ✓ To free us from Satan’s power
7. Name only four fruits of the Holy Spirit.
✓ Love
✓ Joy
✓ Peace
✓ Kindness
8. Define the word catechism.
✓ Is a summary of what Christians believe and in written in the form of questions
and answers.
Question Two.
Answer the following questions correctly.
1. “Are you the messiah, the son of God?”
a. Who said these words? Caiaphas the high priest
b. To whom? To Jesus
c. Where? In his palace
d. When? When Jesus was brought before him

2. State any two ways that affect the polygamous family.

✓ Misunderstanding
✓ Impossible to discipline many children
3. Identify any three duties of a wife.
✓ Love one husband
✓ Be of good deeds
✓ Submit to her husband
4. Write only two of the ten commandments.
✓ Do not kill
✓ Do not steal
5. Write four names given to the members of the church.
✓ Believers
✓ Saints
✓ Brethren
 ✓ Christians
6. Name the first two disciples of Jesus Christ.
✓ Simon Peter
✓ John
7. What happened during the Pentecost day?
✓ The Holy Spirit came upon the believers
8. Mention any four qualities of a true disciple.
✓ Desire to learn
✓ Being loyal to the Lord
✓ Humble and willing to serve others
✓ Willing to give your life to Christ
9. What is a Bible?
✓ Bible is the word of God without error
10. What is the meaning of Christmas?
✓ Means the day Jesus was born
Name: …………………………………………………………. Index Number: ………………..
School: ………………………………………………………... State/Area: …………………….
Subject: Christian Religious Education

Republic of South Sudan

National Examination Council
Primary Certificate Examinations 2015

SECTION A.
Question One.
Put a tick (✓) in front of a correct statement and a cross (X) in front of a false statement from the
following.
1. Courage means being brave when there is danger. (✓)
2. The book of Psalms in the Old Testament was composed by St. Paul. (X)
3. God’s control extended to the whole universe. (✓)
4. In John18:18-20, Jesus said “If the world hates you, just remember that it has hated me first.”
(✓)
5. Monogamy means marrying many wives. (X)
Question Two.
Fill in the blank spaces with the correct words provided. (wives, Jesus, edification, Mark,
disciples)
1. Edification means to prove morally or intellectually.
2. All the believers who believe in Jesus for salvation are part of the universal Church.
3. A disciple is a person who learns from someone else.
4. Paul and Barnabas took Mark with them when they went to the Island of Cyprus to preach.
5. Wives submit to your husband as to the lord.
Question Three.
Match the information in Column A with the corresponding information in Column B in the
spaces provided.
Column A Answer Column Column B
New Testament Twenty seven books The day Jesus was born
Easter Sunday Jesus rose from the dead Twenty seven books
Christmas The day Jesus was born Doing what is right
Righteous Doing what is right Court of the Jews
 Sanhedrin Court of the Jews Jesus rose from the dead

Question Four.
Briefly answer the following questions in the spaces provided
1. Write any one of the Christian thanks giving to God.
✓ The gift of life
2. What is the meaning of Christ?
✓ Means the anointed one
3. What is the result of immorality?
✓ Adultery
4. Which is the symbol of the agreement between God and Abraham?
✓ Circumcision
5. Who is the founder of the church?
✓ Jesus Christ
SECTION B
Briefly answer the following questions in the spaces provided.
Question One
1. Modest dressing means ______________________
a. Indecent dressing
b. Decent dressing
c. Short dressing
d. Full down dressing
2. All Christians must put on the apron of _______________ to serve one another.
a. Pride
b. Envy
c. Hatred
d. Humility
3. The other name of the Holy Spirit is _________________
a. Helper
b. Serpent
 c. Pagan
d. Lucifer
Question Two.
1. Write the four qualities of a true disciple.
✓ Desire to learn
✓ Being loyal to the Lord
✓ Humble and willing to serve others
✓ Willing to give your life for Christ
2. Which disciple of Jesus Church was crucified upside down?
✓ Simon Peter
3. Who put James the brother of Lord to death by sword?
✓ King Herold
4. Name any four of the dangers of envy.
✓ It is destructive
✓ It harms both the body and the mind
✓ It ruins fellowship with God.
✓ It leads to slander
5. Give any four desires of a sinful nature.
✓ Killing
✓ Stealing
✓ Adultery
✓ Fortification
6. “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again you cannot see the Kingdom of God”
a. Who said these words? Jesus
b. To whom? Nicodemus
c. Where? On his way to Jericho
d. When? At the time he was going to Jericho
7. Tell any two reasons why King David was kind to Mephiliibosheth.
✓ For the sake of father his Jonathan
✓ As he promised to the Lord he would be
 8. Identify any four duties of the parents towards their children.
✓ Teaching the children
✓ To love them
✓ To discipline them
✓ To control them
9. Mention any four reasons why we should live in peace with one another.
✓ For the sake of development
✓ As followers of Christ
✓ As a sign of unity
✓ As a sign of love
10. How long did it Solomon to build the temple?
✓ Seven years
11. Describe a church in any four meanings.
✓ Temple of God
✓ Temple of the Holy Spirit
✓ Family of God
✓ Body of Christ
12. Identify any four of your abilities given by God
✓ Of teaching
✓ Of performing miracles
✓ Of healing
✓ Of speech
Question three
Fill in the blank spaces with suitable word.
1. A true witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells false, Proverb 12:12.
2. Where was Jesus Christ born?
✓ In Bethlehem
Name: …………………………………………………………. Index Number: ………………..
School: ………………………………………………………... State/Area: …………………….
Subject: Christian Religious Education

Republic of South Sudan

National Examination Council
Primary Certificate Examinations 2016

SECTION A.
Question One (10marks)
Write a tick (✓) in front of the correct statement and a cross (X) in front of the wrong statement
in the following.
1. When Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan and the grandson of Saul arrived, he bowed down
before David in respect. (✓)
2. When Jesus Christ was arrested, Simon Peter denied him two times. (X)
3. It is better to suffer for doing well than for doing evil. (✓)
4. Traditionally the white cloth shows that the bride was not virgin. (X)

5. King Solomon was led away from God by his foreign wife. (✓)

6. The miracles performed by Jesus Christ shows us that he is God and has power over all
creation. (✓)
7. Cain was the first born to Adam and Eve. (✓)
8. Parables are not stories which have meaning related to spiritual things (X)
9. In his teaching, Jesus said that riches do not bring true happiness. (✓)
10. God told Moses that he had chosen him to lead the children of Israel out of Jerusalem.
(X)
Question Two
Fill in the blank spaces with the correct words given in the table.
Holy Ground, big show, Abraham, lives, Moses, Knowledge, Peace, Three, Seven, Hate,
Trust, Refectory, Church
1. Most people desire to live in peace with their neighbors.
2. While Jesus Christ was on the cross, he spoke seven times.
3. We must be thankful to God for giving us knowledge so that we can learn and develop.
4. When you do not cheat your father and mother, then they will trust you.
 5. The local gathering of the believers is called church.
6. Take off your sandals, this is a holy ground.
7. “So when you give something to a needy person, do not make a big show of it”

8. The man who was a friend of God and father of the nation was Abraham.
9. God had planned that a man and a woman should marry and stay together all their lives.

10. God spoke to Moses in the burning bush.

Question Three
Match the following information column A with the corresponding information in Column B and
write their answers in column C.
Column A Column C Column B
Simon Cyrene Anointed one
Congregation Church Cyrene
Christ Anointed one Church
Family problem alcohol Advocate
Holy Spirit Advocate Alcohol

Question Four.
Briefly answer the following questions.
1. What is circumcision according to Christian faith?
✓ Circumcision is the covenant between God and the Jews males or it is the sign of
covenant between God and Abraham.
2. Why did King Herod want to kill Jesus Christ?
✓ Because he thought Jesus would become King and take his throne.
3. Mention any one quality of a good Christian.
✓ Kindness
✓ Honesty
✓ Humility
✓ Trust worthiness
✓ Love
✓ Helping
✓ Forgiving
4. Write one of the duties of children towards their parents.
 ✓ Respecting their parents and anyone older than them
✓ Accept corrections
✓ To please and help them
5. Who was the father of the two disciples of Jesus (James and John)
✓ Zebedee

SECTION B
Question One
Circle the letter of the correct answer from the alternatives a, b, c and d provided below.
1. Jesus Christ was born on Christmas day
A. 25th December at 12:00pm
2. The apostle of Jesus Christ who was stoned to death is called _____________
A. Judas Iscariot
B. Barnabas
C. Stephen
D. Simon Peter
3. Christians remember the death of Jesus Christ through the ________ of the holy communion.
A. discipleship
B. celebration
C. congregation
D. suffering
4. Submit yourselves to one another means ________________
A. Man to man
B. Woman to woman
C. Couple marriage
D. None of the above
5. “Are you the King of the Jews?”
A. Who said this? Pilate
B. To whom? Jesus
6. Write any one spiritual value that help to keep peace in the society.
✓ Respect
✓ Mercifulness
✓ Peace
✓ Patient
✓ Honesty
✓ Kindness
7. The holy book was originally translated into three languages, name them.
✓ Greek
✓ Latin
✓ Hebrew
8. Name the last two books in the Old Testament.
✓ Zechariah
✓ Malachi
9. The first miracle that Jesus performed was
✓ Change water into wine
10. Why is the day of Sunday very important in the life of a Christian?
✓ Because is the day of worshipping the lord.
Question Two.
Briefly write short answers to these questions
1. Define the following words.
a. Edification: is the instruction or improvement of a person morally or
intellectually
b. Monogamy: is the act of marrying only one wife.

2. Write any two sinful acts which people commonly commit in your community.
✓ Murder
✓ Fighting
✓ Alcoholism
✓ Raping
✓ Defilement
 ✓ Adultery
3. What does God do to people confess and repent of their sins?
✓ God forgives people who confess and repent their sins
4. Why was baby Jesus taken from Bethlehem of Judea to Egypt?
✓ To protect him from king Herold
5. What is the meaning of the Trinity?
✓ Is the unity of three people in one
6. Give any two major reasons why Christians pray.
✓ To be forgiven
✓ To honour God
✓ To thank God
7. Whom did Jesus love most among his twelve disciples?
✓ John the son of Zebedee and John the beloved
8. What is the meaning of the name Emmanuel?
✓ It means God is with us
9. Mention any two practices which destroy friendship in marriage and family.
✓ Lack of trust/betrayal of trust
✓ Greed
✓ Jealousy
✓ Adultery
✓ Loss of self-control
Name: …………………………………………………………. Index Number: ………………..
School: ………………………………………………………... State/Area: …………………….
Subject: Christian Religious Education

Republic of South Sudan

National Examination Council
Primary Certificate Examinations 2017

SECTION A.
Question One.
Write or draw a circle around the correct letter a, b, c and d.
1. The lord was pleased with ________________ offering.
A. Zacchaeus
B. Elijah
C. Abel’s
D. Joseph’s
2. God is our shelter and strength, always ready to help in time of ______________
A. Hunger
B. Joy
C. Mercy
D. Trouble
3. When the priest carrying a covenant box stepped in the river _________________
A. Storm disturbed
B. River rose up
C. River stopped
D. River increased
4. There are _________________ books in the holy Bible.
A. 66
B. 56
C. 60
D. 65
 5. The local believers who gathered for prayers are called _____________________
A. Universal church
B. Local church
C. Children of eve
D. Born again
6. The first disciples of Jesus are ____________________
A. Fishermen
B. Shepherds
C. Religious
D. Pharisees
7. The person who buried Jesus Christ was called _________________
A. Joseph
B. Nicodemus
C. Peter Apostle
D. John the Baptist
8. ____________________ helps us to understand God’s words.
A. Holy Bible
B. Jesus the Levi
C. Holy Spirit
D. Sanhedrin
9. The Old Testament was translated into _________________________ languages.
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
Question Two (20marks)
Fill in the blank spaces with the suitable words provided in the box below.
Seven, forgive, Aramaic and Greek, Moses, Old Testament, New Testament, Simon and
Andrew, lie/love, Holy ground
1. The two brothers who were at the shore of lake Galilee were Simon and Andrew.
 2. The Bible was originally written in Aramaic and Greek.
3. The Holy Bible is divided into Old Testament and New Testament.
4. Take off your sandals, this is Holy Ground.
5. The man who was afraid of God and the father faith was Abraham.
6. When you don’t cheat your parents, then they will forgive you.
7. When Jesus was on the cross, he spoke seven times.
8. We must be thankful to God for giving us life.
9. God spoke to Moses in the burning bush.
10. The best gift of God to us is love.
SECTION B
Question One
Answer the following questions mentioning the speaker(s) and the person(s) spoken to.
1. “Are you the King of the Jews”?
a) Who said this statement? Pilate
b) To whom? Jesus Christ
2. “Your brother’s blood is crying out to me from the ground”
a) Who said this statement? God
b) To whom? Cain
3. “Come with me and I will teach you how to catch people”
a) Who said this statement? Jesus Christ
b) To whom? John and Andrew
4. “Fill your horn with oil and be ready to your way to Jesse”
a) Who said this statement? God
b) To whom? To prophet Samuel
5. “Please, your majesty, don’t kill the child, give it to me”
a) Who said this statement? The woman who was the baby’s mother
b) To whom? King Solomon
6. “He has made himself the son of God”
a) Who said this statement? One of the religious leaders
b) To whom? The high priest
 7. “We must obey God and not men”
a) Who said this statement? Jesus Christ
b) To whom? The disciples
Question Two
Write the meaning of the following phrases or words.
1. The church
✓ Holy place where Christians go for prayers
2. The Holy Bible
✓ Holy book for Christians
3. Yahwe
✓ Means savior/Jehovah/lord
4. Jesus
✓ Son of God
5. John
✓ One Jesus’s disciples
6. Zachariah
✓ He was a priest in the temple
✓ He was eleventh of God’s minor prophets
✓ Means God remembers
7. Sunday
✓ The day when Christians go for prayers
8. Convenant box
✓ Is the agreement between God and the ancient Israelites in which God promised
to protect them to keep his laws and were faithful to him.
9. Pentecost
✓ Is the day when the disciples received the Holy Spirit
10. Simon Peter
✓ He denied Jesus three times
Question Three
Choose one question from these questions (A and B)
A. Write short notes/answer on the following questions.
1. What is circumcision according to Christian belief?
✓ Is the covenant between God and all the Jewish males
2. Why did King Herod want to kill the child Jesus Christ?
✓ King Herod thought Jesus will be King who will take over his throne
3. Who was the father of Jesus and John the disciple of Jesus?
✓ The father of Jesus was God (Heavenly) and Joseph (earthly)
4. What is the meaning of the word Emmanuel?
✓ Means God is with us
5. How old was Abraham when he was circumcised?
✓ He was 99 years old
6. What does the forth commandment of God say?
✓ Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy
B. Match the following words with correct answer from column A with column B and write
them in column C.
Column A Column B Column C
Christ Criminal Barnabas
Holy spirit Believers Church
Family problem Anointed one Christ
Judas Iscariot Alcohol Family problem
Barnabas Gift of tongue Holy spirit
False witness Obed and Edom Soul
Soul Calvary Skull
Church Tell lies False witness
Skull Blessed are the peace makers Peace
Peace Betrayal Judas Iscariot
Name: …………………………………………………………. Index Number: ………………..
School: ………………………………………………………... State/Area: …………………….
Subject: Christian Religious Education

Republic of South Sudan

National Examination Council
Primary Certificate Examinations 2018

SECTION A.
Question One
Put a tick (✓) in front of a correct statement and a cross (X) in front of a false statement from the
following.
1. God created the world in seven days. (X)
2. Envy makes us hostile to those who have never injured us. (✓)
3. “It is finished, father into your hands I commit my spirit”. This was said by St. Paul. (X)
4. Sin entered the world when Sarah and Abraham had sinned. (X)
5. Abel was son of Adam and Eve (✓)
6. Love and honesty are qualities of a good Christian. (✓)
7. Religious marriages are always conducted at homes. (X)
8. The first book of the Holy Bible is called Exodus. (✓)
9. God showed his love by sending Moses. (X)
10. The majority of the Psalms that were included in the Holy bible were composed by King
David. (✓)
Question Two
A. Put the words in the box into the spaces provided to make the sentences meaningful.
Herod Agrippa, Obscene, Day, Jesse, Theory
1. God then separated the light from darkness, he called the light day.
2. Theory is an idea that tries to explain something.
3. Apostle James, the brother of John was put to death by Herold Agrippa.
4. The father of King David was shown as Jesse
5. Obscene means an offense to accept sexual morality
B. Match column A with the words in column B by writing them in the place of answer
column
 Column A Answer Column Column B
Happiness Christ Anointed one
Revenge Vulgar Rude
Sanhedrin Children Obey their parents
Ark Revenge Eye for eye
State authority Sanhedrin Court of the Jews
Patience State authority Pay tax
Be brave Ark Eight people
Vulgar Happiness Peace maker
Children Patience God of patience
Christ Be brave I have defeated the world

SECTION B
Question One
Circle the letter of the correct answer from the alternatives a, b, c and d.
1. The word Christ in Greek is the same as Messiah in the ______________ language.
a. Arabic
b. Aramaic
c. English
d. Hebrew
2. The church is made up of those who have their sins forgiven because of the shed blood of
Jesus at the ______________________
a. Temple
b. An alter
c. Calvary
d. Holy of the holiest
3. In the Holy Bible, New Testament has _______________________ books.
a. 17
b. 27
c. 39
d. 7
4. It was apostle __________ who cut off the right ear of Malchus the salve of the high priest.
a. Simon Peter
b. Thomas
 c. James
d. Andrew
5. There is _________________ church
a. Local and universal
b. Local
c. Holy spirit
6. It was envy that brought about the first shedding of blood in human history. The man kind
was ______________
a. Stephen
b. Simon Peter
c. Abel
d. James
7. As Jesus walked along the shore of _______________ he saw two brothers who were
fishermen, Peter and his brother Andrew.
a. Lake Victoria
b. Lake Galilee
c. Lake Albert
d. Red sea
8. Jesus Christ was circumcised when he was _____________________ old.
a. Eight days
b. Eight weeks
c. Eight hours
d. Eight months
9. Who was the father of Apostle James and John?
a. Zachariah
b. Zebedee
c. Joseph
d. Timothy
Question Two
Answer the following questions mentioning the speaker(s), the person spoken to and the
occasion.
 1. “I say to you who is born of water and spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That
which is born of flesh and that which is born of spirit”
a. Who said this statement? Jesus
b. To whom? Nicodemus
c. When? When he came to Jesus
2. “She is your mother”
a. Who said this statement? Jesus
b. To whom? John
c. When? When he was on the cross
3. “At your service sir”
a. Who said this statement? Mephibosheth
b. To whom? King David
c. When? During the visit to David
4. “Are you the Messiah, the son of God?”
a. Who said this statement? Caiaphas
b. To whom? Jesus
c. When? He was for judgement
5. “Sir how often should I forgive a brother who sins against me? Seven times”
a. Who said this statement? Simon Peter
b. To whom? Jesus
c. When? When they were in the temple
Question Three (10marks)
Choose one question from A-B
1. State the first books of the Gospel books.
✓ Mathew
✓ Luke
✓ Mark
2. Mention only two names given to the members of the church.
✓ Saint
✓ Love
 3. Give the meaning of the following words given.
a. Covenant
✓ It is an agreement between God and his people
b. Widow
✓ It’s a woman whose husband has died
c. Righteous
✓ Doing good things
d. Bible
✓ The word of God
e. Relief
✓ It is help given to the needy
Question Four
Give brief answers to the questions given
1. What do you call the day in which Jesus died on the cross?
✓ Good Friday
2. Who was the first king of Israel nation?
✓ King Saul
3. In which country was Joseph sold as slave?
✓ Egypt
4. What was the position of Caesar in the Roman Empire?
✓ Roman Governor
5. Give the name of the missionary who established the church in Muru land in South Sudan.
✓ Dr Kenneth Gran Frase
Name: …………………………………………………………. Index Number: ………………..
School: ………………………………………………………... State/Area: …………………….
Subject: Christian Religious Education

Republic of South Sudan

National Examination Council
Primary Certificate Examinations 2019

SECTION A.
Question One
Put a tick (✓) in front of a correct statement and a cross (X) in front of a false statement from the
following.
1. Genesis is the first book of the Bible. (✓)
2. God created the fish of the water and birds of the air in the fourth day. (X)
3. Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing, this was said by Apostle
John. (X)
4. Jesus was crucified in Calvary or Golgotha, which means the place of skull. (✓)
5. The Holy Bible was written by two different times. (X)
6. The foundation of the church belongs to Jesus Christ. (✓)
7. Judas Iscariot was replaced by Mathew. (X)
8. Christians are called to follow the example of Jesus. (✓)
9. The Holy spirit compares the tongues with a fire. (✓)
Question Two (15marks)
Put the words in the box into the spaces provided to make the sentence meaningful
Holy Bible, People, Messiah, Honest, Nineteen

1. In 1 Corinthians 5:9 Paul says God is very serious about wanting us to be honest.
2. The word Christian in Greek is the same as Messiah.
3. The slave trade was abolished in the nineteenth century.
4. Come with me and I will teach you how to catch people
5. The Holy Bible has 66 books in it.
Match column A with the words in column B by writing them in the place of answer column C.
Column A Answer column c Column B
Mephibosheth Jesus Yahweh in salvation
David Parental duties Love the children
The great pyramids Church People
Jesus Modes of dressing Decency and propriety
Parental duties Abraham Father of multitude
Church The great pyramids Egypt
Modes of dressing The sins of Adam and Eve
Abraham Baalah Obedadom
The sins of David Book of psalms
Baalah Mephibosheth Son of Jonathan

Question Three.
Circle the letter of the correct answer from the alternatives A, B, C and D.
1. The sin entered into the world through _______________________
A. Abraham
B. Satan
C. Adam and Eve
D. None of the above
2. The theory of evolution means
A. Evolution of human species
B. Evolution of animal species
C. Evolution of creation species
D. All the above are correct
3. Name the servant in Saul family who was called by King David for questions
A. Mary
B. Zibai
C. Ziba
D. Mephiboseth
4. When Jesus was arrested he was first taken to
A. Pilate
B. Herod
 C. Caesar
D. Caiaphas the high priest
5. The word blasphemy means
A. Using Gods name in the wrong way
B. Using Gods name in good way
C. Using God’s name in a respectful way
D. Praise God’s name
6. One of the greatest commandments of Jesus is
A. Peace
B. Kindness
C. Love
D. Faithful
7. Traditionally, the white dress signifies that the bride was
A. Already married
B. Single
C. Virgin
D. None of the above

SECTION B (60MARKS)
Question one (10marks)
Answer the following questions mentioning the speaker(s) the person(s) spoken to and when.
1. “My God, my God why have you abandoned me”?
a. Who said this statement? Jesus Christ
b. To whom? God the father
c. Where? In Calvary/Golgotha
d. When? On the cross
2. “There is still one of the Jonathan’s sons, he is crippled”
a. Who said this? Ziba
b. To whom? King David
c. Where? In King David’s palace
 d. When? David was looking for the remaining son in Saul’s family
3. “Get Mark and bring him with you because he can help me in the work”
a. Who said this? Paul
b. To whom? Timothy
c. Where? In Jerusalem
d. When? After Barnabas and Mark came from missionary journey
4. “Tell us what the parable about the weeds in the field means”
a. Who said this? Disciples
b. To whom? Jesus
c. Where? In Jerusalem
d. When? After Jesus had left the crowd and gone indoor
5. “It has taken forty six years to build the temple and will you raise it up in three days”?
a. Who said this? Jews
b. To whom? Jesus Christ
c. Where? Jerusalem
d. When? When Jesus said he raise the temple in three days.
Question Two (20marks)
Answer all questions A and B
A. Answer the following questions in spaces provided
1. Mention four reasons why Jesus Christ suffered.
✓ To rescue mankind from Satan’s power
✓ To destroy the work of Satan in our lives
✓ To give us eternal life
✓ To restore our fellowship with God the father
✓ To give us a new birth into the family of God
2. Jesus Christ summarized the Ten commandments into two, name them.
✓ Love the lord your God with all your mind, soul and heart.
✓ Love your neighbor as you love yourself
3. List two types of churches
✓ Local church
 ✓ Universal church
B. Give the meaning of the following words
a) Christ: Anointed one
b) Sanhedrin: The high court of the Jews
c) Vulgar: Rude or bad mannered language
d) Edification: To prove morally or intellectually
e) Passover: Feast of unleavened bread
4. Mention any two differences between the Old Testament and the New Testament.
✓ Old Testament tells us about God’s work with his people before the birth
of Jesus Christ
While
✓ New Testament tells us about Jesus’ birth, life and great ministry of
healing the sick
5. Mention any two qualities of a good Christian
✓ Teaching
✓ Gift of healing
✓ Performing miracles
✓ Gift of administration
6. Are you the King of the Jews?
a. Who said this? Pilate
b. To whom? Jesus Christ
c. Where? In the Sanhedrin
d. When? During judgement or when Pilate questioned him.
7. Identify any two problems that cause misunderstanding between husband and wives.
✓ Adultery
✓ Alcoholism
8. Mention two divisions of the Bible.
✓ New Testament
✓ Old Testament
9. Mention two names of the Holy Spirit.
 ✓ Helper
✓ Guider
✓ Spirit of counsel
✓ Eternal spirit
✓ Teacher
Question Four
Write about the following persons
1. King David
✓ He was the second King of Israel
✓ He was a shepherd
✓ He was the son of Jesse
2. Simon of Cyrene
✓ He helped Jesus to carry the cross
Give the meaning of the following words
1. Christ: Anointed one
2. Sanhedrin: The high court of the Jews
3. Vulgar: Rude or bad mannered language
4. Edification: To prove morally or intellectually
5. Passover: Feast of unleavened bread
Name: …………………………………………………………. Index Number: ………………..
School: ………………………………………………………... State/Area: …………………….
Subject: Christian Religious Education

Republic of South Sudan

National Examination Council
Primary Certificate Examinations 2020

SECTION A.
Question One
Write the word (true) in front of the correct statement and the word (false) in front of the wrong
statement.
1. Kind people forgive other people. (true)
2. Adam and Eve sinned against God. (true)
3. An honest person is given in cheating or lying. (false)
4. When Abel and Cain grew up, they started to have their own business, Abel was a farmer
and Cain was a Shepherd. (false)
5. The first four commandments of God teach us about how we should relate with God. (true)
6. The Old Testament consists of 39 books. (true)
7. God resists the proud, but show favour to the humble. (true)
8. Desire of independence is one of the fruits of the Holy spirit. (false)
9. Friendship is one of the essential part of the family life. (true)
10. All the verses which talk about marriage use the plural wives not the singular wife.(false)
11. The covenant box was the symbol of the presence of God. (true)
12. Pride is better than patience. (false)
13. Righteous people do the right thing. (true)
14. Sanhedrin is the high court of the Jews. (true)
15. Fifth commandments said respect your father and your uncle. (false)
Fill in the blank spaces with the suitable words to give meaningful statement.
1. The death of Jesus brought great sadness to the disciples.
2. The world will make you suffer but be brave I have defeated the world.
3. The Holy Spirit came to the apostles on the day of the Pentecost.
 4. We are remembering the blood of Jesus which was shed on the day of Good Friday.
5. Luke was a medical doctor before he joined Christianity
6. The sin that Adam and Eve committed had brought evil in the world.
7. The apostle John was exiled to the island of patmos.
8. A discipleship means being a disciple of Jesus.
9. The cousin brother of Jesus Christ was called John the Baptist.
10. When Jesus was on the cross he spoke seven times.
Question Two.
Match the words in column A with the words in column B by writing the answer in the space of
column C.
Column A Column C Column B
Love The fruit of the Holy Spirit Father of multitudes
Circumcision Covenant with Israel Rachel’s labour daughter
The Holy Bible 40 different writers The first follower to be present
Creation God’s gifts Teaching children
Calvary or Golgotha The place of skull Modest dressing
Boy and girl Modest dressing Covenant with Israel
The father of multitudes Teaching children 40 different writers

Circle the correct answer from the alternatives given.

1. Jesus suffered and _____________________ on the cross.
A. Love
B. Slept
C. Died
D. Talk
2. One of the fruits of the Holy Spirit is ________________________
A. Sadness
B. Envy
C. Unhappiness
D. Humility
3. When Jesus started his ministry, he was _______________________ years old.
A. Forty
B. Twenty
 C. Thirty
D. Thirty three
4. Abraham obeyed God and set for the land of __________________________
A. Haran
B. Canaan
C. Ur
D. Egypt
5. God showed his love by sending ______________________
A. John
B. Luke
C. Simon Peter
D. Jesus
6. The assembly of believers is called _______________________
A. Group
B. Black
C. Church
D. Temples
7. The New Testament has ____________________ books.
A. 28
B. 37
C. 27
D. 40
8. When Jesus was arrested he was taken to ________________ high priest.
A. Caiaphas
B. Furious
C. Pilate
D. Religious leaders
9. God has promised to give ________________________ to all who asked for it.
A. Money
B. Gold
 C. Silver
D. Wisdom
10. For ________________ days, the water did not recede but did not forget Noah and those
in the boat.
A. 155
B. 150
C. 160
D. 170
SECTION B
Question One
Complete the following questions mentioning the speakers, the person(s) spoken to and the
occasion.
1. Are you the King of the Jews?
a. Who said this? Pilate
b. To whom? Jesus Christ
c. When? When Jesus was brought before him.
2. Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.
a. Who said this? Jesus Christ
b. To whom? God the father
c. When? When he was on the cross
3. I will increase your trouble in pregnancy, and your pain in giving birth.
a. Who said this? God the father
b. To whom? Eve
c. When? When they disobeyed God
4. Go out of the boat with your wife, your sons and their wives. Take all the birds and their
animals out with you.
a. Who said this? God the father
b. To whom? Noah
c. When? When Noah was in the boat.
5. If you obey all laws and commandments, I will do for you what I promised to your father
David.
 a. Who said this? God the father
b. To whom? King Solomon
Answer the following questions.
1. Explain what is the church?
Is the local gathering of people.
2. Mention any three duties of the children towards their parents.
✓ Obeyed their parents
✓ Honour their parents
✓ Respect their parents
3. Mention any four duties of the mother duties towards her children.
✓ Care to their children
✓ Advice their children
✓ Discipline their children
✓ Training them moral behaviours
Write briefly on the following words.
1. The Bible
Is the super natural book of God written by inspired people at different times.
2. Matrimony
Is the marriage done in the church and is witnessed by the priest and believers in the
church.
3. Catechism
Is the summary of what Christian believe in and written in form of questions and
answers.
4. Obscene
Means offending accepted sexual morality
5. Envy
Is all will occasion led by looking at someone else superior position.
Choose the words in the box and fill in the blank spaces.
Elijah, People, revelation, Prophet, Abraham, Holy, The sermon on the mountain, Good
Samaritan, Self-control, Sabbath.

1. The Good Samaritan help the Jew who was bitten badly by robbers.
2. To the Jews seventh day is called Sabbath.
3. God sent Elijah back to King Ahab to tell him that he would send again rain on the land.
4. God is holy and he demands that we should also be holy.
5. We should over and add self-control to our faith.
6. Abraham was 99 years old when he was circumcised.
7. In the Old Testament God spoke through the prophet.
8. The Ten commandments were written for teaching the people.
9. The gospel of St. Mathew record everything Jesus taught and put them under one title called
the sermon on the mountain.
10. The book of revelation is the last book in the Holy bible.
Name: …………………………………………………………. Index Number: ………………..
School: ………………………………………………………... State/Area: …………………….
Subject: Christian Religious Education

Republic of South Sudan

National Examination Council
Primary Certificate Examinations 2021

SECTION A.
Question One.
Draw a circle around the letter of the correct alternative from A, B, C and D.
1. The book of _________________ narrates how God created the world.
A. Mathew
B. Genesis
C. Job
D. Hebrews
2. God is very serious, he wants us to be _____________________
A. Dishonest
B. Rich
C. Honest
D. Poor
3. _________________ means offending accepted sexual morality.
A. Profane
B. Vulgar
C. Obscene
D. Subdue
4. The last book in the Holy Bible is called _______________
A. Acts
B. Romans
C. John
D. Revelation
5. __________ the brother of John was put to death by Herold Agrippa.
A. Paul
B. James
C. Stephen
D. Luke
6. A _____________ is one who follows and learns from someone according to the Holy Bible.
A. Student
B. Disciple
C. Pupil
D. Teacher
7. ________________ means Yahweh is salvation.
A. Peter
B. Apostle
C. God
D. Christ
8. ________________ should start from the heart.
A. Education
B. Language
C. Purity
D. Conduct
9. The first follower of Jesus to be persecuted was _______________________
A. Mark
B. Samuel
C. Philip
D. Stephen
10. One of the poem books in the Holy Bible is ________________________
A. Jonah
B. Psalms
C. Joel
D. Haggai
Question Two.
Write the word (True) in front of the correct statement and the word (False) in front of the
wrong statement.
1. Christ means the anointed one. (True)
2. The Old Testament and New Testament are 66 books. (True)
3. Polygamy means many wives married to one man. (True)
4. One of a wife’s duty is to obey her husband. (True)
5. Contentment means to feel satisfied with what you have. (True)
6. The sin of Adam and Eve has brought peace into the world. (False)
7. One of the greatest commandments of Jesus is peace. (False)
8. John the Baptist was preaching about freedom. (False)
9. The Ten commandments were written for the Christians. (True)
10. Jesus rested and worshipped on Sunday. (False)
Question Three
Fill in the blank space with the suitable words to give meaningful statements.
1. Jesus Christ was circumcised when he was eight (8) days old.
2. King David was made King before King Solomon.
3. The New Testament consist of 27 books.
4. Righteous people do the right things.
5. God is merciful to us because he forgives our sins.
6. God saw all that he made, and it was very good.
7. David had been anointed by the prophet Samuel.
8. Wives submit to your husbands as to the lord.
9. Children must obey their parents in the lord.
10. John the Baptist said of Jesus, there is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the
world.
Question Four.
Write the word from the box in the blank spaces provided to make the statements meaningful
Envy, John, Patmos, Modesty, God, Egypt, Moses, Canaan, Jude, Elisha.

1. God is a God of order.

 2. The people of Israel had stayed in Egypt for a long time.
3. The first five books of the Old Testament were written by Moses.
4. Abraham obeyed God and sent him out of the land of Canaan.
5. One of the Epistles letters is called Jude.
6. Elisha had a servant called Gehazi who was very greedy.
7. Boys and girls should observe proper sense of modesty.
8. The Lord gave John a series of visions and revelations.
9. The apostle John was exiled in the Island of Patmos.
10. God hates Envy.
SECTION TWO
Question one.
Match column A with column B by writing them in the place of answer column C.
Column A Column C Column B
Raca Is the empty head or foolish Christians should obey
A disciple Means a learner Fruit of the Holy Spirit
End of the floods Signs of rainbow Forty different authors
Authority Christians should obey God’s creation
God’s gift Fruits of the holy Spirit Believers
Murderers Lack of self-control Means a learner
The Holy Bible Forty different authors Malachi
The church Believers Lack of self-control
Human beings God’s creation Signs of rainbow
Prophets books Malachi Is the empty head or foolish

Question Two.
Answer the following questions meaning the speaker(s) and the person(s) spoken to.
1. “Leave your country, your relatives and your father’s home and go to a land that I am going
to show you.”
a. Who said this? God
b. To whom? To Abraham
2. “Happy are those who work for peace, God will call them his children”
a. Who said this? Jesus Christ
b. To whom? To his disciples
 3. “But I tell you, from this time on you will see the son of man sitting on the right of the
almighty and coming on the clouds in heaven”
a. Who said this? Jesus Christ
b. To whom? To the chief priest, the elders and all the council of the Jews
4. “It is finished, father into your hands I commit my spirit”
a. Who said this? Jesus Christ
b. To whom? To God the father
5. “He is your son”
a. Who said this? Jesus Christ
b. To whom? Mary Jesus’ mother
Question Three.
Answer the following questions in short.
1. What does the word Christ mean?
The word Christ means the anointed one.
2. Explain the preaching of John the Baptist.
John the Baptist preached about repentance of sin such that God could forgive the
children of Israel and the kingdom that was at hand.
3. Which book in the Bible talks about creation?
The book of Genesis talks about creation
4. Mention the place of the first Christian church.
Jerusalem
5. Where was Jesus Christ baptized?
Jesus Christ was baptized in river Jordan.
6. Who was the first King of Israel?
King Saul
7. The statement “The lamb of God” refers to?
Jesus Christ
8. What does the word Sabbath mean?
Sabbath means rest
9. Write the four Gospels in the order in which they were written in the Bible.
✓ Mathew
✓ Mark
✓ Luke
✓ John
Name: …………………………………………………………. Index Number: ………………..
School: ………………………………………………………... State/Area: …………………….
Subject: Christian Religious Education

Republic of South Sudan

National Examination Council
Primary Certificate Examinations 2022

SECTION A.
Question One.
A. Put the words in the box into the spaces provided to make the sentences meaningful.
Holy Spirit – Seven – love – obey – three

1. The best gift of God to us is Love.

2. Obey parents in all things.
3. The Old Testament was translated into three languages.
4. Holy Spirit helps us to understand God’s word.
5. When Jesus was on the cross, he spoke seven times.
B. Match column A with the words in column B by writing them in the spaces of answer
column.
Column A Answer column C Column B
John the Baptist A cousin of Jesus Flock
Luke From the gospel letters David
The church includes Flock Mephibosheth
“I am thirsty” Jesus Christ “the place of the skull”
Book of psalms David Both men and women
Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth More than one wife
Modest dressing Both men and women A cousin of Jesus
Arresting Jesus Caiaphas the high priest Jesus Christ
Golgotha The place of the skull From the Gospel letters
Polygamous More than one wife Caiaphas the high priest

Question Three.
Answer the following questions by mentioning the speaker(s) and the person(s) spoken to.
1. “who told you that you were naked?”
A. Who said this? God
 B. To whom? To Adam
2. “Why are you hot with anger and why has your countenance fallen?”
A. Who said this? God
B. To whom? To Cain
3. “You positively will not die”
A. Who said this? Satan
B. To whom? To Eve
4. “I do not know, am I my brother’s guarding?”
A. Who said this? Cain
B. To whom? To God
5. “The end of all flesh has come before me”
A. Who said this? God
B. To whom? To Noah
6. “Even if I should have to die with you I will no means disown you”
A. Who said this? Simon Peter
B. To whom? To Jesus Christ
7. “Sit down here while I go over there and pray”
A. Who said this? Jesus Christ
B. To whom? To his disciples
8. “Are you the King of Jews?”
A. Who said this? Pilate
B. To whom? To Jesus Christ
9. “Tell us, when will these things be and of the conclusion of the system of things”
A. Who said this? Disciples
B. To whom? To Jesus Christ
10. “Truly I say to you, one of you will betray me”
A. Who said this? Jesus Christ
B. To whom? To his disciples
 SECTION B
Question One.
Circle the letter of the correct answer from the alternatives A, B, C and D.
1. The earth and that is in it belongs to ______________________
A. Adam and Eve
B. Jesus
C. Angels
D. God
2. God created Adam and Eve in his _____________________
A. Body
B. Colour
C. Image
D. Power
3. The first five books of the Old Testament were written by ____________________
A. Samuel
B. Moses
C. David
D. Job
4. The New Testament has __________________________ books.
A. 28
B. 26
C. 29
D. 27
5. One of the Prophet’s book is ________________
A. Job
B. Esther
C. Isaiah
D. Psalms
6. There is ________________ church
A. Local
 B. Universal
C. Local and universal
D. None of the above
7. All the verses that talk about marriages use the ___________________ wife.
A. Plural
B. Singular
C. Singular and plural
D. None of these
8. James 1:5, is talking about lack of _________________
A. Faith
B. Love
C. Peace
D. Wisdom
9. One of the writing books is _________________
A. Daniel
B. Micah
C. Proverbs
D. Amos
10. Jeremiah 1:4-5 says, “The Lord said to me, I chose you before I gave your life, and
therefore you were born, I selected you to be a prophet to the nations” according to the
above words, which nations does the scripture mean?
A. Egypt
B. Canaan
C. Judah
D. Nazareth
Question Two.
Write the meaning of the following phrases or words.
1. Messiah: means the anointed one
2. The Church: Is a group of believers who have united for the purpose of worshiping
God.
3. Profane: Means not having respect to god or the Church.
 4. Subdue: means to bring under control
5. Raca: means empty head or foolish
6. Righteous: doing what is right
7. Unrighteous: Doing what is wrong
8. Perfect: not bad but good
9. Synagogues: is the building for public Jewish worship
10. Purify: to be clean or holy walk in the light.
Question Three
Write short answers on the following questions.
1. What is the meaning of the word Christ?
The word Christ means anointed one
2. How many books are in the Old Testament?
Old Testament has 39 books
3. Mention the last words Jesus spoke when he was on the cross.
It is finished, father into your hands I commit my spirit
4. What is the main Christian quality according to “John 13:35”?
The main Christian quality is love
5. In which island was the apostle John exiled?
Apostle John was in Island of Patmos
6. Which qualities can the Holy Spirit produce?
The Holy Spirit can produce love, joy and kindness
7. What did God give Moses when he was on the mountain?
God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on mountain Sinai
8. Why did Ananias and his wife Sapphira die?
Both of them died because they lied to God
9. What Job was Luke doing before becoming a follower of Jesus Christ?
Luke was a medical doctor before he became an Evangelist
10. Where did the Samaritan woman meet Jesus Christ?
The Samaritan woman met Jesus at the well that was dug by Jacob
Name: …………………………………………………………. Index Number: ………………..
School: ………………………………………………………... State/Area: …………………….
Subject: Christian Religious Education

Republic of South Sudan

National Examination Council
Primary Certificate Examinations 2023

SECTION A.
Put a (✓) in the bracket of the correct statement and an (X) in the bracket of the wrong
statement.
1. The Apostle Creed sometimes entitled symbol of the apostle. (✓)
2. Muslims also have creed just like Christians. (✓)
3. The Holy Spirit is the helper and guidance of Christians. (✓)
4. Jesus was buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea. (✓)
5. God’s creation is centered upon the human beings. (✓)
6. God is not serious about wanting us to be honest. (X)
7. The majority of the psalms were composed by Moses. (X)
8. Abraham was 90 years when he was circumcised. (X)
9. Gift of speech is not among the good qualities. (X)
10. The word Christ in Greek is the same as Messiah in the New Testament. (X)
Circle the letter of the correct answer from the alternatives a, b, c and d.
1. _______________ is widely regarded as one of the greatest prophets of the Bible.
A. Joel
B. Isaiah
C. Nahum
D. Amos
2. Jeremiah’s ministry was active from the ______________ year of Josiah, King of Judah.
A. Tenth
B. Eleventh
C. Ninth
D. Thirteen
3. ______________ was given a scroll to eat as to prophesy.
A. Micah
B. Malachi
C. Ezekiel
D. Haggai
4. ______________ was a man of great faith in God.
A. Peter
B. Daniel
C. James
D. Jonah
5. ______________ means to confess and turn away from our sins.
A. Psychology
B. Theory
C. Repent
D. Love
6. ____________ one of the Gospel writers was a medical doctor.
A. John
B. Mark
C. Luke
D. Mathew
7. One of the biggest and most beautiful houses in the Bible was the temple built by King __
A. Daniel
B. Solomon
C. Haggai
D. Hosea
8. The prophets and the scribes in the Old Testament use _______________ to write on.
A. Scrolls
B. Papers
C. Stones
D. Computer
 9. Church leaders should not have double ____________ when dealing with ministering to
rich people and poor.
A. Life
B. Standards
C. Words
D. Love
10. Jesus will come to ____________ the living and the dead.
A. Rule
B. Help
C. Kill
D. Judge
Question Three
Match the words in column A with the corresponding information in column B and write your
answer in column C.
Column A Answer column C Column B
Scriptures The writing or the truth A book prophet
Revelation The last book of the Bible Is a group of people
Moses The Ten Commandments “He is your son”
Ezra A book prophet It is in form of declaration
Holy Spirit It’s a gift from God Give hope
Church Is a group of people It is received by Christians
Jesus Christ He is your son The Ten Commandments
Shahada It is in form of declaration The writing or the truth
Apostle Creed It is recited by Christians The last book in the Bible
Resurrection of Jesus Give Hope It is a gift from God

Question Four
Fill in the blank spaces with suitable words to give a meaningful statement.
1. The good Samaritan helped the Jew who was beaten badly by the robbers.
2. Jesus told the crowd to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them
3. When you give poor people things God will bless you and give you more things.
4. Jesus Christ is the prince of peace.
5. Abraham had only one child but God blessed him.
 6. After Jesus had gone to heaven, the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples and they started to
preach.
7. The first follower of Jesus to be persecuted and die for his faith was Stephen.
8. Daniel Comboni was born in 1831 in Italy in a family of farmers.
9. Charles Salim Wilson born around 1859 in Amerwai, Sudan.
10. Missionary is a volunteer in evangelical work.

SECTION B
Answer the following questions mentioning the speaker(s) and the person(s) spoken to.
1. “Who told you were naked”?
A. Who said this? God
B. To whom? Adam
2. “Why are you with anger and why has your countenance fallen”?
A. Who said this? God
B. To whom? Cain
3. “What is the truth”?
A. Who said this? Pilate
B. To Whom? Jesus
4. “If the world hates you just remember that it hated me first”
A. Who said this? Jesus Christ
B. To whom? Disciples
5. “Tell us what the parable about the weeds in the field mean.”
A. Who said this? Disciples
B. To whom? Jesus Christ
6. “Get up take the young child and its mother and flee into Egypt, and stay there until I give
you word. ”
A. Who said this? Angel
B. To whom? Joseph
7. “I choose you before I gave your life, and before you were born I selected you to be a
prophet to the nations”
A. Who said this? God
 B. To whom? Jeremiah
8. “I have many yet to say to you, but you are not able to bear them at present”
A. Who said this? Jesus Christ
B. To whom? Disciples
9. “I am not a Jew, I am who I am”
A. Who said this? God
B. To whom? Moses
10. “Feed my little sheep”
A. Who said this? Jesus Christ
B. To whom? Peter

Question two.
Put the words in the box into the spaces provided to make the sentences meaningful.
Terah – Promise – Jacob – Moses – Holy Spirit – Samuel – Nicodemus – Believers –
Persecution – Forgiving

1. The Holy Spirit call men and women.

2. Moses grew up in the place where his mother Jochebed nursed him.
3. God sent Samuel to King Saul to tell him that he was to go and fight the Amalekites.
4. Nicodemus was a Jewish leader from the party of Pharisees.
5. Believers must allow themselves to be directed by the Holy Spirit.
6. After the death of Jesus persecution was directed mainly against those who believe in
Christ.
7. A Christian life involves forgiving and showing love to those who hate us.
8. Abraham was the son to Terah.
9. Isaac fulfilled God’s promise to Abraham which was to make his descendant a great
nation.
10. Jacob was the third Hebrew whom God made a covenant with.
Question Three
A. List the first five books of the Old Testament.
✓ Genesis
 ✓ Exodus
✓ Leviticus
✓ Numbers
✓ Deuteronomy
B. Mention the last five books of the New Testament.
✓ Revelation
✓ Jude
✓ 3 John
✓ 2 John
✓ 1 John
Question Four
Write the meaning of the following phrases or words.
1. Shrine: A traditional place of worship.
2. Predict: mean to fore tell about the future.
3. Patriarch: Is a person with great faith in the Bible who founded the Israelites nation
4. Enculturation: Refers to the way we learn about the culture we live in
5. Founding fathers: Refer to missionaries who started Christianity
6. Syncretism: Mixing of different religions
7. Resurrect: Means restoring back to life
8. Theory: Is an idea that try to explain some thing
9. Contentment: To feel satisfied with what you have.
10. Synagogue: Is building for public Jewish worship.
Name: …………………………………………………………. Index Number: ………………..
School: ………………………………………………………... State/Area: …………………….
Subject: Christian Religious Education

Republic of South Sudan

National Examination Council
Primary Certificate Examinations 2024

Question One.

Put a tick (✓) in the bracket of a correct statement and (X) in front of a wrong statement.

1. Genesis is the first book of the Bible. (✓)

2. God created the world in six days. (✓)

3. Abraham was circumcised when he was at the age of eighty years old. (X)

4. “Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing”. This was said by Simon
Peter. (X)

5. Jesus was crucified in Calvary/Golgotha which means the place of skull. (✓)

6. Christians are called to follow the example of Jesus. (✓)

7. Sin entered the world through Adam and Eve. (✓)

8. There are 67 books in the Holy Bible. (X)

9. Cain killed his brother Abel because of jealousy. (✓)

10. Abraham is known today as our father in father. (✓)

Question two

Circle the letter of the correct answers from the alternatives a, b, c and d.

1. When Jesus was arrested, he was first taken to

a. Pilate

b. King Herod
 c. Caiaphas the high priest

d. King Herod

2. His Holiness Pope Francis visited SSD on the

a. 2nd January 2023

b. 3rd February 2023

c. 4th March 2023

d. 5th January 2023

3. It was apostle ____________ who cut the right ear of Malchus the slave of high priest in
defense of Jesus.

a. Simon Peter

b. Thomas

c. Andrew

d. Paul

4. The first disciples of Jesus were …………………….

a. Fishermen

b. Phansees

c. Shepherds

d. Religious

5. The gift Jesus promised the disciples to wait in Jerusalem was ____________

a. Gift of Holy Spirit

b. Gift of wisdom

c. Gift of understanding

d. Gift of knowledge
6. Jesus Christ was circumcised when he was ______________ old.

a. Eight weeks

b. Eight days

c. Eight months

d. Ninety-nine days

7. The man who helped Jesus to carry his cross at the place of crucifixion was ___________

a. Simon Peter

b. Simon Cyrene

c. Barabas

d. John the Baptist

8. ___________ is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

a. Envy

b. Jealousy

c. Humility

d. Sadness

9. When Jesus started his public ministry, he was ____________ years old.

a. Forty

b. Twenty

c. Thirty

d. Thirty one

10. The holy Bible was written by ______________

a. 30 authors

b. 40 authors
 c. 50 authors

d. 60 authors

Question Three

Match the words in column A with the corresponding information in column B and write
your answer in column C.

Column A Column C Column B

Calvary or Golgotha The sin of Citiming
God’s gift Judas Iscariot Criminal Adam and Eve
Family problem Anointed one Christ
The sin of Children Obey their parents
Anointed one Decency and property Modest dressing
Decency and property God’s gift Love
Judas Iscariot Church Believers
Sanhedrin Family problem alcohol
Children Calvary/Golgotha The place of skull
Church Sanhedrin The court of jews

SECTION B.

Answer the following questions mentioning the speaker and the person(s) spoken to;

1. “Are you the King of Jews?”

A) Who said this? Pontius Pilate

B) To whom? Jesus Christ

2. “My God, my God why have you abandoned me?”

A) Who said this? Jesus Christ

B) To whom? God

3. “He is your son, she is your mother.”

 A) Who said this? Jesus Christ

B) To whom? To Mary and John

4. “Is there anyone left of Saul’s family to whom I can show loyalty and kindness as I
promised God?”

A) Who said this? King David

B) To whom? Ziba

5. “Blessed are the peace makers for they will be called the sons of God”

A) Who said this? Jesus Christ

B) To whom? The crowd

6. “Those who say the know God but do not obey the command are liars and there’s no faith
in them.”

A) Who said this? Jesus Christ

B) To whom? Disciples

7. “And you, would you also like to leave?”

A) Who said this? Jesus Christ

B) To whom? Disciples

8. “Come with me and I will teach you to catch people”

A) Who said this? Jesus Christ

B) To whom? Andrew and Simon

9. “He must become more important while I become less important.”

A) Who said this? John the Baptist

B) To whom? Crowd

10. “The world will suffer you, but be brave I have defeated the world”
 A) Who said this? Jesus Christ

B) To whom? His disciples

Write brief notes for the questions provided below.

1. Who was the father of apostle James and John?

Zebedee

2. Who betrayed Jesus to the Jews authority?

Judas Iscariot

3. Who was the first King of Israel?

King Saul

4. Who baptized Jesus at the River Jordan?

John the Baptist

5. Who was the elder disciple of Jesus?

Simon Peter

6. Who was the disciple of Jesus who ran to the tomb after hearing the goodness of resurrec-
tion?

Simon Peter

7. Who preached the gospel of gentiles?

Apostle Paul

8. What is catechism?

Is a summary of what Christians believe in and is written inform of questions or

answers.

9. What is synagogue?

Is a noun which refers to the place for Jews worship.

 10. Who was the first Christian martyr?

Stephen

Question Two.

1. List any two Gospels in the New Testament.

✓ Mark

✓ John

2. Mention any two reasons why Jesus killed Jesus

✓ Jesus claimed to be the son of God.

✓ Jesus was accused of blasphemy

3. Shortlist any two major prophets in the Old Testament.

✓ Isaiah

✓ Ezekiel

4. Identify the two feasts celebrated by Christians annually.

✓ Christmas day

✓ Passover

5. Name the two divisions of the Holy Bible.

✓ Old Testament

✓ New Testament

Question Three.

Write notes on the words provided below

A) Holy Trinity: Refers to the three persons in one that is God the father, God the son
and God the Holy Spirit.

Or is the existence of God in three forms.

B) The church:

Means group of believers who gather together with the aim of worshipping God.

Or refers to a building where Christians go for prayers.

C) The covenant box:

Is the box that symbolizes the presence of God in Israel

Or is the box that represents the agreement between God and Israelites.

D) Crucifixion

Is the horrible form of punishment practiced in the old days by the Romans.

Or Is a method of punishment in which the condemned is tied or nailed on the

wooden cross.

E) Edification

Is a noun which means to prove morally or intellectually.