BECE Major Religious Personalities 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which apostle is traditionally credited with writing the fourth Gospel and the Book of Revelation?
- Matthew
- Luke
- John (Correct answer)
- Mark
Correct answer: John
John the Apostle, the 'Beloved Disciple', is traditionally credited with writing the Gospel of John, three epistles, and the Book of Revelation.
Question 2: Who was the first Christian martyr, stoned to death by a crowd that included Saul of Tarsus?
- James
- Philip
- Stephen (Correct answer)
- Barnabas
Correct answer: Stephen
Stephen, one of the seven deacons, became the first Christian martyr when he was stoned after delivering a bold speech before the Sanhedrin.
Question 3: In Islam, which of the following is considered a female religious personality celebrated for her piety and patience?
- Khadijah (Correct answer)
- Cleopatra
- Nefertiti
- Sheba
Correct answer: Khadijah
Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, is celebrated as one of the greatest women in Islam for her piety, support, and loyalty.
Question 4: Which prophet was swallowed by a large fish after disobeying God's command to go to Nineveh?
- Hosea
- Amos
- Jonah (Correct answer)
- Micah
Correct answer: Jonah
Jonah fled from his divine mission to Nineveh, was cast into the sea, and was swallowed by a large fish for three days before being released.
Question 5: Who was the mother of Jesus Christ according to the New Testament?
- Elizabeth
- Anna
- Mary (Correct answer)
- Salome
Correct answer: Mary
Mary (Miriam) is the mother of Jesus Christ; she was a virgin who conceived Jesus through the Holy Spirit as announced by the angel Gabriel.
Question 6: Which Islamic figure is known for being the fourth Caliph and the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad?
- Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan
- Umar ibn al-Khattab
- Uthman ibn Affan
- Ali ibn Abi Talib (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Ali ibn Abi Talib
Ali ibn Abi Talib was Prophet Muhammad's cousin and the husband of his daughter Fatimah; he became the fourth Caliph and is highly revered in Shia Islam.
Question 7: Which Old Testament queen used wisdom and courage to save her people from a plot to destroy all Jews in Persia?
- Jezebel
- Athaliah
- Esther (Correct answer)
- Vashti
Correct answer: Esther
Queen Esther, a Jewish woman who became queen of Persia, risked her life by approaching King Ahasuerus to reveal Haman's plot and save her people.
BECE Major Religious Personalities 3
Which apostle is traditionally credited with writing the fourth Gospel and the Book of Revelation?