Abraham and his nephew lot decided to separate into two different camps
Answer
(D)
to avoid further trouble between their rivals herdsmen over pasture and water
2
...was born at the time when Pharaoh ordered that all Hebrew male children be killed
Answer
(D)
Moses
3
Before Jacob died he ask his children to bury him in
Answer
(A)
the cave of machpelah at hebron
4
At the bank of river Jabbok the name of ...was changed to Isreal
Answer
(C)
Jacob
5
The name Abraham means
Answer
(D)
Father of a mutitude
6
...was one of the Judges of Israel
Answer
(A)
Abimelech
7
Joshua's first victory was over the people
Answer
(D)
Jericho
8
God promised Abraham in a covenant that
Answer
(C)
his descendant would be a blessing to all mankind
9
This place was called the valley of Eshcol Because
Answer
(A)
the sons of Israel cut down a cluster of grapes there
10
One of the experiences of Jacob with Laban in Haran was that he worked for seven years
Answer
(E)
to enable him marry Rachel
11
the period of bondage of the children of Israel in Egypt was characterized by
Answer
(C)
regilious syncritism
12
The laws given by Moses to the children of Israel in Sinai have striking similarities with the
Answer
(C)
Code of hammurabi
13
After the conquest of Canaan by Joshua,the ark was first housed at
Answer
(C)
Shiloh
14
Elijah was a prophet during the reign of
Answer
(B)
Ahab
15
Saul was rejected by God because of his
Answer
(A)
disobedience
16
Joab murdered Abner because
Answer
(A)
he wanted to avenge the death of his brother
17
Which prophet said:'when Israel was a child,i loved him, and out of Egypt i called my son'?
Answer
(A)
Hosea
18
But let justice roll down like waters and ...like an overflowing stream'. which of the following words completes the quotations?
Answer
(D)
rightousness
19
The division of the kingdom of Israel took place during the reign of
Answer
(A)
Rehoboam
20
David was brought to Saul's palace at the initial stage
Answer
(C)
as a musician to play his harp to soothe saul's sickness
21
Josiah's reign was popular because of his
Answer
(D)
reforms
22
A prophet of hope in Babylon was
Answer
(B)
Ezekiel
23
The exiles return to Jerusalem in the reign of
Answer
(A)
Cyrus
24
after the exile, the rebuilding of the temple was completed in the reign of
Answer
(E)
Darius
25
Who ran to prophet Isaiah for prayers when the Assyrians threatened
Answer
(B)
Hezekiah
26
The Acts of Apostle was written by
Answer
(C)
St. Luke
27
The teaching of Jesus about swearing was that one should not swear
Answer
(E)
at all
28
Which of the following defends the Apostles?
Answer
(C)
Gamaliel
29
The last temptation of Jesus by the devil was to ask him to
Answer
(C)
bow down and worship him on a mountain
30
Which of the Gospels relates the death of Judas?
Answer
(B)
Matthew
31
The birth of Jesus Christ took place in Bethlehem during the reign of
Answer
(B)
Herod the Great
32
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake
Answer
(E)
for theirs is kingdom of Heaven
33
The promise of sending the Holy Spirit was fulfilled in
Answer
(D)
Jerusalem
34
Why did Jesus refer to the story of Jonah in his discussion with scribes and Pharisees?
Answer
(A)
It was a reference to the Jesus death and resurrection
35
Th statement 'But I say to you that every one who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgement; whoever insults his brother shall be liable to the council and whoever says' You fool' shall be liable to hell fire' is part of
Answer
(A)
Christ's Sermon on the Mount
36
The meaning of Ephphatha is said to be
Answer
(A)
be open
37
According to St.Marks Gospel, Herod said that Jesus was
Answer
(C)
John the Batist, risen from dead
38
The council of Jerusalem decided that Gentiles should abstain from pollution of idols and unchastity and from?
Answer
(C)
eating what is strangled
39
In the parable of the ten virgins, the foolish ones are blamed because they
Answer
(C)
had not bought enough oil before hand
40
Why did Jesus heal the leper at Galilee
Answer
(C)
Jesus felt sorry for him
41
The statement' truly this man was the son f God' was made by
Answer
(A)
the centurion
42
Jesus was presented in the temple of the Lord because
Answer
(C)
his parents wanted to do for him what the law required
43
Which of the following parable is peculiar to Luke?
Answer
(D)
the foolish rich man
44
The one who added to make up the twelve was
Answer
(D)
Matthias
45
The canticle which begins' blessed be the lord of Israel'(the Benedictus)was uttered by
