The Trials and the Death of Jesus: JAMB Christian Religious Studies Questions, Answers & Notes

What The Trials and the Death of Jesus covers in the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus

Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane (where He had prayed 'not my will, but yours be done'), betrayed by Judas with a kiss for thirty pieces of silver. He was tried first before the Jewish council (the Sanhedrin), accused of blasphemy for claiming to be the Son of God, then before the Roman governor Pontius Pilate, who found no fault but yielded to the crowd. The crowd chose to release Barabbas and shouted 'Crucify Him!'; Pilate washed his hands. Jesus was crucified at Golgotha (Calvary) between two criminals, with 'King of the Jews' written over Him, praying 'Father, forgive them.' When He died, the temple curtain tore in two, and He was buried in Joseph of Arimathea's tomb. Jesus endured all this with patience and submission to God's will. The significance: His death was a sacrifice/atonement for the sins of the world, to save mankind.

For The Trials and the Death of Jesus, JAMB expects you to be able to:

• Recall the arrest (Gethsemane, Judas' kiss) and the trials (Sanhedrin, Pilate)
• Recall Barabbas, the crucifixion at Golgotha and Jesus' words on the cross
• State the significance: Jesus' death as a sacrifice for sin

Key facts & revision notes: The Trials and the Death of Jesus

These are the recurring points our The Trials and the Death of Jesus questions test — revise them until each feels automatic, then practise the questions above to lock them in.

• Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane after praying there.
• In Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, 'Not my will, but yours be done.'
• Judas betrayed Jesus by identifying Him with a kiss.
• Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.
• Jesus was first tried before the Jewish council (the Sanhedrin) and the high priest.
• The Jewish leaders accused Jesus of blasphemy for claiming to be the Son of God.
• Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, tried Jesus.
• Pilate found no fault in Jesus but eventually yielded to the crowd's demand.
• The crowd demanded the release of Barabbas, a prisoner, instead of Jesus.
• The crowd shouted, 'Crucify Him!'
• Pilate washed his hands before the crowd, declaring himself innocent of Jesus' blood.
• Jesus was crucified at Golgotha (Calvary), 'the place of the skull.'
• Jesus was crucified between two criminals (thieves).
• On the cross Jesus prayed, 'Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.'
• The inscription over the cross read 'Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.'
• When Jesus died, the curtain (veil) of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.
• Jesus' death was a sacrifice/atonement for the sins of the world.
• Jesus was buried in the new tomb of Joseph of Arimathea.
• Jesus endured the trials and death with patience, humility and submission to God's will.
• The main lesson is that Jesus died as a sacrifice/atonement to save mankind from sin.

Worked examples

Three The Trials and the Death of Jesus questions with the answer and a short explanation, so you can see how the topic is set before you practise the full set.

How The Trials and the Death of Jesus is tested in JAMB Christian Religious Studies

Our The Trials and the Death of Jesus bank holds 20 questions (10 medium, 10 hard). JAMB Christian Religious Studies typically returns to The Trials and the Death of Jesus year after year, so steady practice on this topic is high-value revision. Questions are multiple-choice with four options, and at UTME pace you get roughly 40 seconds each — which is why timed practice matters.

How to answer The Trials and the Death of Jesus questions

Work the stem first and predict the answer before you look at the options; then eliminate the ones that contradict the key facts above. Watch for “which is not…”, “all of the above” and “except” style stems, which are where rushed candidates lose easy marks on The Trials and the Death of Jesus. If a calculation or a precise definition is involved, work it from first principles rather than guessing from a half-remembered rule. When two options look right, re-read the stem for the qualifier that separates them — JAMB rarely repeats an option by accident. If you are still unsure, eliminate the two weakest choices to lift your odds, flag the question, and move on; never burn a full minute on one Christian Religious Studies item when the exam gives you about forty seconds each. Then come back to flagged questions with whatever time remains. The single most reliable way to get faster at The Trials and the Death of Jesus is repeated timed practice, so use the button above until the recurring patterns feel automatic.

Common mistakes to avoid in The Trials and the Death of Jesus

The errors that cost marks on The Trials and the Death of Jesus are usually careless rather than conceptual: misreading a negative stem, confusing two similar terms, or rushing a definition you actually know. Candidates also over-rely on “expo” and last-minute cramming instead of understanding the topic — which fails the moment JAMB rephrases a familiar idea. Treat every option as a claim to be checked against the facts above, keep your working tidy for any calculation, and don’t change a considered answer on a hunch. Above all, revise The Trials and the Death of Jesus actively by answering questions, not just by re-reading notes — recall under time is what the exam rewards.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Trials and the Death of Jesus part of the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus?

Yes. The Trials and the Death of Jesus is a recognised topic in the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus, covering recall the arrest (Gethsemane, Judas' kiss) and the trials (Sanhedrin, Pilate). You should be able to recall its key facts and apply them to multiple-choice questions.

How many The Trials and the Death of Jesus questions can I practise on Belmadeng?

There are 20 original, JAMB-standard The Trials and the Death of Jesus questions in our free bank, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. You can practise them untimed or as a timed test.

What are the most important points to know about The Trials and the Death of Jesus?

Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane (where He had prayed 'not my will, but yours be done'), betrayed by Judas with a kiss for thirty pieces of silver. He was tried first before the Jewish council (the Sanhedrin), accused of blasphemy for claiming to be the Son of God, then before the Roma…

How do I answer The Trials and the Death of Jesus questions quickly in JAMB?

Read the stem carefully, eliminate clearly wrong options, and match the remaining choices to the key facts for The Trials and the Death of Jesus. Practising timed The Trials and the Death of Jesus questions builds the speed you need for UTME's pace of about 40 seconds per question.

Are these JAMB Christian Religious Studies The Trials and the Death of Jesus questions past questions or original?

They are original questions written to JAMB (UTME) standard and mapped to the official syllabus — not reproduced past papers. This keeps them legal to use freely while closely mirroring how the real exam tests the topic.

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About these questions: original, JAMB-standard items written from the official UTME Christian Religious Studies syllabus (last reviewed 2026-09-18). Belmadeng is an independent study platform and is not affiliated with JAMB. Spotted an error? Use the report link.