BECE Major Religious Personalities 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which prophet was known as the 'father of the faithful' and is revered in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism?
- Moses
- Abraham (Correct answer)
- Isaac
- Jacob
Correct answer: Abraham
Abraham is called the 'father of the faithful' and is a central patriarch in Christianity, Islam (Ibrahim), and Judaism.
Question 2: In Islam, who is regarded as the 'Seal of the Prophets', meaning the last of all prophets?
- Isa (Jesus)
- Ibrahim (Abraham)
- Muhammad (Correct answer)
- Musa (Moses)
Correct answer: Muhammad
Prophet Muhammad is called Khatam an-Nabiyyin (Seal of the Prophets), meaning no prophet comes after him.
Question 3: Which Old Testament figure was famous for his extraordinary patience while enduring great suffering and loss?
- Elijah
- Job (Correct answer)
- Jeremiah
- Isaiah
Correct answer: Job
Job is the biblical figure celebrated for his patience and faithfulness to God despite losing his family, wealth, and health.
Question 4: Who was the first caliph (successor) to Prophet Muhammad after his death in 632 CE?
- Umar ibn al-Khattab
- Ali ibn Abi Talib
- Uthman ibn Affan
- Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Abu Bakr al-Siddiq
Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, one of Muhammad's closest companions, became the first Caliph of Islam after the Prophet's death.
Question 5: Which New Testament figure was originally a persecutor of Christians before his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus?
- Peter
- Barnabas
- Paul (Correct answer)
- Stephen
Correct answer: Paul
Paul (formerly Saul of Tarsus) was zealously persecuting Christians until he encountered a blinding light and the voice of Jesus on the road to Damascus.
Question 6: In the Bible, which woman is credited with hiding two Israelite spies in Jericho and is praised for her faith?
- Deborah
- Rahab (Correct answer)
- Esther
- Ruth
Correct answer: Rahab
Rahab, a woman in Jericho, hid two Israelite spies sent by Joshua and is commended for her faith in Hebrews 11.
Question 7: Which prophet in the Old Testament was taken to heaven in a chariot of fire without experiencing physical death?
- Elisha
- Isaiah
- Enoch
- Elijah (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Elijah
Elijah the Tishbite was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind with a chariot of fire and horses of fire, as recorded in 2 Kings 2:11.
BECE Major Religious Personalities 2
Which prophet was known as the 'father of the faithful' and is revered in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism?