BECE 2004 Religious and Moral Education (RME) Past Questions and Answers

Paper 1: Objectives

1. According to the Holy Bible, God created the sun, moon and stars in order to
   1. A. give mankind the times and seasons
   2. B. bless mankind with light
   3. C. give mankind long life
   4. D. direct movements of people and animals
   Answer: A
2. Joseph was hated by his brothers because
   1. A. Jacob promised him of inheritance
   2. B. he loved his father very much
   3. C. of his prophetic dreams
   4. D. he was gentle and handsome
   Answer: C
3. The patriarch described as a great man of faith was
   1. A. Jacob
   2. B. David
   3. C. Moses
   4. D. Abraham
   Answer: D
4. Which of the following people was not a disciple of Jesus?
   1. A. Paul
   2. B. Peter
   3. C. Matthew
   4. D. James
   Answer: A
5. The Holy Qur’an describes angels as creatures who
   1. A. anoint prophets and messengers of Allah
   2. B. punish evil doers on the judgement day
   3. C. act on the orders of Allah
   Answer: C
6. Which of the following acts in Islam promotes good neighbourliness, love and brotherhood?
   1. A. Hajj
   2. B. Zakat
   3. C. Salat
   4. D. Ramadan
   Answer: C
7. The Muslim prayer observed after sunset is
   1. A. Magrib
   2. B. Asr
   3. C. Zuhr
   4. D. Fajr
   Answer: A
8. If you want to talk to God, you must talk to the wind. This traditional proverb means that God is
   1. A. omnipotent
   2. B. everywhere
   3. C. the creator
   4. D. a listener
   Answer: B
9. To the traditional believer, the change from the physical to spiritual life occurs through
   1. A. naming
   2. B. birth
   3. C. death
   4. D. puberty
   Answer: C
10. The most important activity during the Odwira festival of the Akwapim is
    1. A. merry making and dancing
    2. B. purification and cleansing
    3. C. feasting and meditation
    4. D. family meetings and dancing
    Answer: B

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11. In the book of Genesis the world was created in
    1. A. 3 days
    2. B. 5 days
    3. C. 6 days
    4. D. 7 days
12. All religions teach mankind to be steward of the earth and to
    1. A. farm on it
    2. B. build on it
    3. C. care for it
    4. D. make it fertile
13. There is no God but God, and Muhammad is the Apostle of God. This is known as the
    1. A. Shahadah
    2. B. Iqamah
    3. C. Adhan
    4. D. Sunnah
14. The Prophet Muhammad is described as al-Amin because he was
    1. A. wealthy
    2. B. generous
    3. C. honest
    4. D. brave
15. During naming ceremonies the baby is given drops of water and wine to signify that he should be
    1. A. truthful
    2. B. patient
    3. C. brave
    4. D. obedient
16. The powerful god Penkyi Otu is associated with the
    1. A. Kundum festival
    2. B. Aboakyir festival
    3. C. Fetu Afashie
    4. D. Akwambo festival
17. In traditional society, the dead is buried with money to ensure that the
    1. A. deceased can pay the fare to the other world
    2. B. deceased can pay the gods and ancestors for protection
    3. C. spirit of the deceased does not attack family members
    4. D. family members are blessed with riches
18. God has no human face in
    1. A. Islam and Christianity
    2. B. Islam and Traditional Religion
    3. C. Traditional Religion and Christianity
    4. D. Islam, Traditional Religion and Christianity
19. The snake as an animal was created by God to
    1. A. give man meat
    2. B. kill man
    3. C. lead man to sin
    4. D. tempt man
20. The legendary Tsali performed his magical powers in and around
    1. A. Agbozume
    2. B. Keta
    3. C. Anloga
    4. D. Klikor
21. The nuclear family consists of
    1. A. parents and grandchildren
    2. B. children and parents
    3. C. parents, children and other relations
    4. D. grandchildren and children
22. The environment can be protected from degradation by
    1. A. rearing more animals
    2. B. continuous farming
    3. C. planting more trees
    4. D. extensive lumbering system
23. Greetings are very important in
    1. A. identifying a good speaker
    2. B. opening up conversations
    3. C. showing one's intelligence
    4. D. knowing one's background
24. Work helps us to become
    1. A. reliable
    2. B. sincere
    3. C. healthy
    4. D. courteous
25. Good eating habits include
    1. A. eating with a knife
    2. B. mouth closed when chewing
    3. C. stretching over to take something
    4. D. speaking when eating
26. Money offered to influence a public officer over an important issue is
    1. A. bribery
    2. B. scandal
    3. C. corruption
    4. D. cheating
27. An Akan girl qualifies for puberty rites when
    1. A. she is between the ages of fifteen and seventeen
    2. B. she first experiences her menses
    3. C. her breasts develop
    4. D. she first becomes pregnant
28. Leisure time is used for
    1. A. playing games
    2. B. congregational worship
    3. C. doing house chores
    4. D. weeding the house
29. The duty of a member of a community falls under
    1. A. civic responsibility
    2. B. governmental responsibility
    3. C. filial responsibility
    4. D. communal responsibility
30. The most important prayer request during marriage rites is for
    1. A. prosperity and wealth
    2. B. protection and long life
    3. C. good health and protection
    4. D. long life and children
31. One joins a religious youth movement in order to
    1. A. go to heaven
    2. B. help to develop the religion
    3. C. organize crusades
    4. D. have prayers answered
32. Which of the following is a responsibility of children?
    1. A. Paying their own school fees
    2. B. Providing their friends with their needs
    3. C. Making sure parents are always at home
    4. D. Helping parents at home
33. Giving a good testimonial to somebody for his good deed is a
    1. A. reward
    2. B. sacrifice
    3. C. respect
    4. D. protection
34. To live a life of obedience means being
    1. A. gentle, loving and generous
    2. B. respectful to parents and elders
    3. C. a religious person
    4. D. honest and generous
35. The most important reason for celebrating the Homowo festival is to
    1. A. outdoor twins
    2. B. hoot at hunger
    3. C. visit various shrines
    4. D. sprinkle spiritual food
36. Which of the following is not a cause of teenage pregnancy?
    1. A. Curiosity and ignorance
    2. B. Peer pressure
    3. C. Low moral standard
    4. D. Effective parental care
37. Substances that tend to relax the nerves and reduce stress are
    1. A. sedatives
    2. B. stimulants
    3. C. hard drugs
    4. D. common drugs
38. The main purpose of punishment is to
    1. A. reform the offender
    2. B. hurt the offender
    3. C. protect the offender
    4. D. advise the offender
39. Self medication means
    1. A. taking medicine prescribed by a doctor
    2. B. buying drugs with prescription forms
    3. C. taking medicine given at the hospital
    4. D. taking drugs without medical advice
40. A special right that puts a person in a better position is
    1. A. favour
    2. B. choice
    3. C. freedom
    4. D. privilege

Paper 2: Theory

1. a) Explain the usefulness of the following as created by God:
   
   i) plants
   
   ii) sea, moon, stars
   
   b) What four steps can you take to preserve the plants in your environment?
2. a) What is prayer?
   
   b) State the importance of prayer to the traditional worshipper.
3. a) Give five contributions of Caliph Abubakar to Islam.
   
   b) What three lessons can be learnt from the contributions of Caliph Abubakar?
4. a) State five good deeds that will merit commendation.
   
   b) Mention four types of rewards that go with good deeds.
5. a) List four benefits of living a chaste life.
   
   b) Mention five effects of teenage pregnancy.
6. a) What are religious songs?
   
   b) Explain five moral lessons that can be learnt from such songs.
7. a) How is leisure time different from idleness?
   
   b) Indicate five ways in which you can use your leisure time profitably.
8. a) Explain five moral responsibilities of parents.
   
   b) What four duties is a pupil expected to perform in school?

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