BECE 2008 Religious and Moral Education (RME) Past Questions and Answers

Paper 1: Objectives

1. According to the Bible, the first thing created was
   1. A. darkness
   2. B. light
   3. C. plant
   4. D. land
   Answer: B
2. Cain’s violent action against Abel was due to
   1. A. greed
   2. B. jealousy
   3. C. selfishness
   4. D. misunderstanding
   Answer: B
3. The Akans call God Tweduampon because He is
   1. A. everlasting
   2. B. dependable
   3. C. omnipotent
   4. D. forgiving
   Answer: B
4. The Israelites were finally led to the land of Canaan by
   1. A. Aaron
   2. B. Moses
   3. C. Joshua
   4. D. Caleb
   Answer: C
5. The Odwira festival is important because it is
   1. A. a feast of thanksgiving
   2. B. a feast of purification
   3. C. to honour the ancestors
   4. D. to hoot at hunger
   Answer: B
6. Amina is popular among Muslims because she
   1. A. married Muhammad
   2. B. gave birth to Muhammad
   3. C. supported Muhammad in the jihad
   4. D. was Muhammad’s sister
   Answer: B
7. God’s omniscience implies that He
   1. A. loves His children
   2. B. protects His people
   3. C. knows whatever we do
   4. D. forgives us our sins
   Answer: C
8. Islam recommends early marriage and child betrothal in order to
   1. A. avoid moral slips
   2. B. prevent child abuse
   3. C. receive reward from Allah
   4. D. facilitate the practice of polygamy
   Answer: A
9. The main reason why Christians pray is to
   1. A. receive daily needs from God
   2. B. have God’s protection
   3. C. overcome temptation
   4. D. have fellowship with God
   Answer: D
10. The three main religions in Ghana teach that
    1. A. spirits plead on our behalf
    2. B. love and honesty are godliness
    3. C. God will save the wrong doer
    4. D. God is resting after creation
    Answer: B

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11. A chapter of the Qur’an is called
    1. A. Ayah
    2. B. Hadith
    3. C. Surah
    4. D. Sunnah
12. The death of Jesus teaches us how we must
    1. A. be committed to our children
    2. B. love one another in all things
    3. C. faithfully serve our nation
    4. D. sacrifice for the church
13. Mount Calvary was the place where Jesus
    1. A. ascended to heaven
    2. B. was crucified
    3. C. was transfigured
    4. D. preached his last sermon
14. Moses ordered the celebration of the Passover to commemorate the
    1. A. crossing of the Red Sea
    2. B. deliverance from Egyptian bondage
    3. C. death of Egyptian first-born
    4. D. encounter with the Burning Bush
15. The moral lesson from the life of Tweneboa Kodua is that one should cultivate the habit of
    1. A. faithfulness
    2. B. punctuality
    3. C. truthfulness
    4. D. sacrifice
16. Caliph Abubakar led prayers in the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad because the Prophet
    1. A. was tired
    2. B. was sick
    3. C. wanted to test him
    4. D. had travelled
17. Blessed are the meek for they shall
    1. A. obtain mercy
    2. B. see God
    3. C. inherit the earth
    4. D. be satisfied
18. Dipo is a traditional
    1. A. form of worship
    2. B. puberty rite
    3. C. naming ceremony
    4. D. marriage rite
19. The essence of Zakat is to
    1. A. cater for the needy
    2. B. offer sacrifice to Allah
    3. C. spread the religion of Islam
    4. D. celebrate the Eid festival
20. Jesus’ washing of the feet of His disciples teaches a lesson in
    1. A. respect for the elderly
    2. B. humility
    3. C. rendering service to others
    4. D. obedience
21. Decent dressing and good eating habits show
    1. A. the level of training one has received
    2. B. the particular community one comes from
    3. C. that one belongs to the traditional society
    4. D. that one is obedient to teachers
22. To promote good neighbourliness, we should
    1. A. practice other people’s religion
    2. B. learn about other people’s religion
    3. C. respect the views of others
    4. D. being helpful to others
23. The best way to enjoy peace and success in life is to
    1. A. accumulate wealth
    2. B. fight for one’s right always
    3. C. be very strict on others
    4. D. develop the spirit of responsibility
24. A vow not to marry for religious reasons is known as
    1. A. chastity
    2. B. celibacy
    3. C. abstinence
    4. D. purity
25. Which of the following is not a punishment in schools?
    1. A. Bad testimonial
    2. B. Banishment
    3. C. Flogging
    4. D. Reprimand
26. The best way a worker can ask for a good salary is through
    1. A. negotiation
    2. B. confrontation
    3. C. strike
    4. D. threat
27. Which of the following is not true about money? It is
    1. A. owned by the state
    2. B. the accepted means of exchange
    3. C. the official currency of a country
    4. D. the exchange of goods for goods
28. Society frowns mostly on
    1. A. people who greet the chief
    2. B. women who marry outside their hometown
    3. C. people who die through accident
    4. D. disobedient children
29. One effect of corruption in society is that it
    1. A. makes people rich
    2. B. provides jobs for people
    3. C. helps the country to develop
    4. D. puts wrong people in positions
30. The most significant sign of puberty among girls is the
    1. A. development of breast
    2. B. beginning of menstruation
    3. C. growth of pubic hair
    4. D. broadening of hips
31. “A mighty tree has been uprooted”. This Akan expression shows that a
    1. A. difficult problem has been solved
    2. B. significant progress has been made
    3. C. king has passed away
    4. D. battle has been won
32. Dumping of refuse at residential areas is dangerous because it may
    1. A. result in soil erosion
    2. B. reduce plant species
    3. C. cause damage to houses
    4. D. lead to disease outbreak
33. Freedom of expression enables one to
    1. A. move about freely
    2. B. engage in any job
    3. C. be heard freely
    4. D. accuse other people
34. The most important moral value in Christianity is
    1. A. justice
    2. B. obedience
    3. C. love
    4. D. humanity
35. Filial responsibility refers to one’s duty as a
    1. A. father or a mother
    2. B. member of a society
    3. C. son or daughter
    4. D. member of the church
36. “If you travel with lies, you may reach your destination, but you will be unable to retrace your steps” This implies that
    1. A. those traveling on a long journey must be truthful
    2. B. when embarking on a journey, one should pay the fare
    3. C. when a liar travels, he may not return home
    4. D. what a person achieves by means of deceit is short-lived
37. All the following are functions of Asafo groups except
    1. A. weeding the surroundings and cleaning choked gutters
    2. B. ensuring that traditional norms are followed
    3. C. assisting chiefs in punishing wrong-doers in the village
    4. D. the supervision of marriage ceremonies in the village
38. Smoking is discouraged because it
    1. A. results in respiratory problems
    2. B. attracts the HIV virus
    3. C. leads to sexual promiscuity
    4. D. destroys the blood group of people
39. Controlling one’s temper when provoked is a sign of
    1. A. anxiety
    2. B. obedience
    3. C. comportment
    4. D. selflessness
40. As a sign of repentance, a sinner should
    1. A. punish himself
    2. B. show regret for his actions
    3. C. share his property with the poor
    4. D. confess to the church

Paper 2: Theory

1. a) Narrate the creation story according to the Qur'an.
   
   b) State three ways in which humankind is useful to God.
2. a) Explain three types of Christian prayer.
   
   b) Give five reasons why Christians pray.
3. a) List five types of sacrifices in the Ghanaian traditional society.
   
   b) Give five advantages of sacrifices to the worshipper.
4. a) State four behaviours considered to be decent in your community.
   
   b) Mention four advantages of showing decent behaviours at a sport festival.
5. a) List five good eating habits.
   
   b) Outline four dangers of over-eating.
6. a) Identify four causes of immoral behaviour among the youth.
   
   b) Mention four effects of indulging in immoral behaviour.
7. a) State four responsibilities of a child to the parents.
   
   b) Give four reasons why people avoid responsibilities.
8. a) Outline four effects of idleness.
   
   b) Mention four advantages of enjoying holidays and vacations.

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