Correct Answer: C. bribery and false judgement

Correct Answer: D. Pishon

Correct Answer: D) Simeon

Explanation

This question is asking about an event that happened in the Bible. Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his brothers, became a powerful ruler in Egypt. His brothers came to Egypt looking for food during a time of famine, but they did not recognize Joseph. Benjamin was the youngest brother and Joseph's only full brother. Joseph wanted to test his brothers to see if they had truly changed, so he kept Benjamin in Egypt and detained one of his other brothers. The question is asking which brother Joseph detained.

The correct answer is option D: Simeon.

Joseph detained Simeon in order to keep him in Egypt while the other brothers went back to Canaan to get Benjamin. This was all part of Joseph's plan to test his brothers and see if they had truly changed.

It is important to note that this story is found in the book of Genesis in the Bible. It is a story of forgiveness and redemption, as Joseph ultimately forgives his brothers and is reunited with his family.

To learn more about this story and other stories in the Bible, please read the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks.

Explanation

(a) Zedekiah was made king of Judah by Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon. Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon and Nebuchadnezzar sent troops against Jerusalem. The siege lasted for nineteen months and the resultant 'amine forced the king to attempt to escape from the doomed city by night. He was overtaken, captured and sentenced. His sons were executed before his very eyes and was blinded and taken in fetters to Babylon. Later, Nebusaradan (the captain of the body guard or a servant of the king of Babylon) came to Jerusalem with instruction to destroy the city. He burnt the temple, the king's house and every great house. The wall round Jerusalem was also broken down. Many more Israelites were taken to Babylon leaving only the poorest of the land to be vine dressers and ploughmen. The last traces of the splendour of Solomon were also taken as booty to Babylon

(b) The causes of social unrest in Africa today are:

(i) Political instability

(ii) economic stagnation

(iii) social injustice

(iv) suppression of truth

(v) desire of a group to dominate others politically

(vi) widening the gap between the rich and the poor

(vii) religious fanaticism

(viii) corruption and dishonesty

Correct Answer: C. Tobian and Sanballat

Correct Answer: A) their passions

Explanation

The question is asking about what James, a figure in the Christian faith, believes is one of the causes of wars among Christians. The options are A) their passions, B) their wickedness, C) their faith without work, and D) their pride. The correct answer is A) their passions.

James was a leader in the early Christian church and wrote a letter to the members of the church about the importance of putting their faith into action. In this letter, he talks about how conflicts and wars can arise among Christians due to their passions. Passions refer to strong emotions or desires that can lead to selfishness and conflicts with others. James advises Christians to control their passions and instead focus on living a peaceful and righteous life.

It is important for Christians to understand the teachings of James and strive to live a life that aligns with the values of their faith. By controlling their passions and focusing on peace, Christians can avoid conflicts and contribute to a more harmonious world.

Correct Answer: B. Amalekites

Correct Answer: D. harm himself

Explanation

A) PETER'S ADVICE TO CHR1STIANS LIVING AMONG NON CHRISTIANS (1 PETER 2:9-2)

i. As God's own people, Christians should abstain from, the desires of the flesh, which fight against the soul.

ii. They should conduct themselves honourably among non-Christians to the glory of God.

iii. They should accept the authority of civil rulers either as Presidents or Governors.

iv. It is by doing right that Christians silence the ignorance of foolish.

v. They should live as free people without using their freedom as a guide to commit sin or do evil.

vi. Christians should honour everyone around them.

vii. They should love the family of believers fear God/and honour the king.

ix. Servants/ slaves owe their masters respect and obedience not minding the masters' characters - whether gentle or harsh.

x. God expects Christians to persevere under unjust suffering.

xi. They should be encouraged to bear whatever maltreatment, because Chris has also suffered for them.

xii. God, therefore, intends that Christians follow the example of Christ who did pot sin, yet he was insulted

xiii. Christ did not retaliate for any wrong done to him by anybody nut entrusted Himself totally to God in us suffering.

xiv. God expects Christians to trust in Him when they suffer unjustly.

xv. According to James Christ bore our sins on the cross, so we ought to die to sin and live righteously among non-Christians.

B) THREE CHALLENGES CHRISTIANS CAN FACE

i. Satanic practices. e.g. occultism.

ii. Tribalism/ Nepotism/ Discrimination. E.g. gender bias, regional conflicts etc.

iii. Bad Leadership! Corruption! Mismanagement. E.g. Inflating contracts, overpayment of contracts, etc.

iv. Sexual immorality e.g. Prostitution, Homosexuality, sexual favours/sexual harassment.

v. Intolerance from non - Christians/Disturbance as regards worship and evangelism/ unhealthy rivalry.

vi. Backsliding / compromising the faith/syncretism, etc.

vii. Secular laws in conflict with religious norms, e.g. widowhood rites, secret society/festivals (Oro, Egungun) etc.

viii. Intermarriage with non-believers e.g. Christian/moslem/Traditionalists.

ix. Indiscipline among the youth. e.g. area boys, land-guards etc.

Correct Answer: B. anxiety