BECE 2009 Religious and Moral Education (RME) Past Questions and Answers

Paper 1: Objectives

1. Man was the last creation of God because God wanted him to
   1. A. be satisfied with all that he would need
   2. B. go round and see all other things He created
   3. C. help him name the creatures
   4. D. produce and fill the earth
   Answer: A
2. The Gye Nyame symbol of the Akans signifies that God is
   1. A. everywhere
   2. B. all-powerful
   3. C. all-seeing
   4. D. all-loving
   Answer: B
3. Muslims believe that God created the rain in order to
   1. A. give us rivers and fish
   2. B. make a mighty ocean
   3. C. sustain plant and animal growth
   4. D. cool the atmosphere
   Answer: C
4. A lesson from the fall of man is that we should
   1. A. continue to do good
   2. B. take instructions from people
   3. C. be obedient to our leaders
   4. D. love all equally
   Answer: C
5. The Oneness of Allah is known as
   1. A. Tawhid
   2. B. Shahadah
   3. C. Shirk
   4. D. Tawaf
   Answer: A
6. The two dreams of Joseph focused on
   1. A. apprenticeship
   2. B. kinship
   3. C. leadership
   4. D. stewardship
   Answer: C
7. The sixth commandment 'You shall not kill' teaches a lesson on
   1. A. respect and fear of God
   2. B. punishment for those who kill
   3. C. the respect for human life
   4. D. man being more valuable than animals
   Answer: C
8. Togbe Tsali gave his jaws to his people as a
   1. A. totem to be worshipped
   2. B. powerful instrument of divination
   3. C. foundation stone for shrines
   4. D. present to the king after him
   Answer: C
9. Which of the following traditional festivals is used for cleansing and purification of society?
   1. A. Adae Kese
   2. B. Akwasidae
   3. C. Kundum
   4. D. Odwira
   Answer: D
10. Muslims face the east when praying because
    1. A. they believe that Allah is in the east
    2. B. the sun rises from the east
    3. C. of the position of the Kabah
    4. D. the Prophet came from the east
    Answer: C

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11. Christians call the Friday on which Jesus was crucified 'Good Friday' because it
    1. A. marks the beginning of the Easter festivities
    2. B. is a day on which they fast
    3. C. marks the redemption from sin
    4. D. shows the end of Jesus’ ministry on earth
12. A traditional chief may be destooled if he
    1. A. becomes a born-again Christian
    2. B. takes many wives
    3. C. does not give birth to children
    4. D. misuses stool property
13. The immediate cause of Muhammad’s departure to Madina was the
    1. A. invitation from Yathrib
    2. B. harsh conditions in Mecca
    3. C. plan to kill him
    4. D. desire to spread Islam
14. The moral significance of most Akan naming ceremonies is
    1. A. bravery
    2. B. patience
    3. C. truthfulness
    4. D. obedience
15. In traditional religion, burying the dead with personal belongings signifies that
    1. A. there is life after death
    2. B. items are sent to the spiritual world
    3. C. the dead pay for their journey
    4. D. there is hunger in the spiritual world
16. Most Ghanaians name their children after their ancestors. This act reveals their belief in
    1. A. child birth
    2. B. reincarnation
    3. C. destiny
    4. D. spirit powers
17. Which of the following religious practices is observed by the three major religions in Ghana?
    1. A. Ancestral worship
    2. B. Animal sacrifice
    3. C. Charity
    4. D. Fasting
18. God made man a steward of the earth to
    1. A. take care of the environment
    2. B. control all living things
    3. C. feed himself and others
    4. D. name all creatures
19. The washing of feet, hands and face by Muslims before prayers is known as
    1. A. Janabah
    2. B. Nifas
    3. C. Wudu
    4. D. Janazah
20. Which of the following were not among the twelve disciples?
    1. A. Matthew and James
    2. B. Simon and Andrews
    3. C. Peter and John
    4. D. Paul and Barnabas
21. To respect the views of others, one has to be
    1. A. honest
    2. B. calm
    3. C. tolerant
    4. D. patriotic
22. Greetings portray an individual as being
    1. A. gentle and obedient
    2. B. God fearing and friendly
    3. C. lovely and sincere
    4. D. respectful and polite
23. The proverb tasty soup draws seats means
    1. A. it is good to be nice to people
    2. B. parties should be well organized
    3. C. good dishes are always enjoyable
    4. D. one should learn to cope with difficulties
24. A person who is sincere and upright in his ways is said to be
    1. A. generous
    2. B. tolerant
    3. C. honest
    4. D. grateful
25. Good behaviour pattern approved by society is known as
    1. A. loyalty
    2. B. moral value
    3. C. patriotism
    4. D. truthfulness
26. Rendering an apology for a wrong done shows one as being
    1. A. sincere
    2. B. repentant
    3. C. God-fearing
    4. D. comporting
27. Children who are obedient and live good moral lives are
    1. A. hailed in society
    2. B. always successful
    3. C. promoted in school
    4. D. bright in school
28. Capital punishment is meant to
    1. A. rehabilitate offenders
    2. B. deter others
    3. C. avenge a crime
    4. D. compensate victims
29. According to Jesus, the summary of the ten commandments is
    1. A. love for God and one’s neighbour
    2. B. obedience to parents and the elderly
    3. C. observing the Sabbath and keeping it holy
    4. D. worshipping only God and not gods
30. Society expects us to perform good deeds in order to
    1. A. avoid failure in life
    2. B. help avoid laziness
    3. C. make people responsible
    4. D. promote peace and unity
31. A child who does not want the mother to sleep will not sleep either. This implies that our wrong deeds
    1. A. affect us only
    2. B. affect us and others
    3. C. make the mother restless
    4. D. make us unable to sleep
32. The spirit of patriotism is best shown by the youth of
    1. A. Young People’s Guild
    2. B. Pentecost Youth Ministry
    3. C. Asafo Company
    4. D. Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth
33. Which of the following can be noticed in those who use drugs?
    1. A. Quick response to questions in class
    2. B. Disrespect for authority
    3. C. Poor relationship with friends
    4. D. Involvement in communal activities
34. One civic responsibility of a citizen is to
    1. A. expose wrongdoers in the community
    2. B. be willing to accept correction
    3. C. respect the traditions of the community
    4. D. look after the poor in the community
35. Repentance for one's wrong action is necessary because it
    1. A. demonstrates the fear of God
    2. B. makes one live long
    3. C. repairs broken relationship
    4. D. leads to better understanding
36. In the family system, an aunt is
    1. A. a brother’s sister
    2. B. an uncle’s daughter
    3. C. a grandparent’s sister
    4. D. a father or mother’s sister
37. One way of living a chaste life is to avoid
    1. A. talking to the opposite sex
    2. B. casual sex
    3. C. challenging authority
    4. D. hard drugs
38. Privileges can be earned by showing that one is
    1. A. intelligent
    2. B. trustworthy
    3. C. decent
    4. D. hospitable
39. Story telling is an important event in a traditional home because it
    1. A. makes children creative
    2. B. teaches moral values
    3. C. keeps children awake
    4. D. brings people together
40. A pupil who is committed to his school will always
    1. A. be obedient to his parents and learn hard
    2. B. love his teachers and wash their clothes
    3. C. buy gifts for his school when leaving
    4. D. be punctual and do his preps

Paper 2: Theory

1. a) Narrate the covenant God made with Abraham.
   
   b) What three lessons can be learnt from God's covenant with Abraham?
2. a) Write on libation as a traditional means of worship.
   
   b) Mention three purposes of traditional worship.
3. a) Describe how fasting is performed during Ramadan.
   
   b) State four benefits of fasting in Ramadan.
4. a) List five deeds that constitute examination malpractice.
   
   b) State two reasons why such activities are unacceptable in society.
5. a) State four reasons why good manners are important in your community.
   
   b) Identify four ways of showing decency in dressing.
6. a) Explain the term commitment.
   
   b) Indicate five ways by which one can show commitment to friends.
7. a) State four causes of bribery and corruption.
   
   b) Give four reasons why it is wrong to give bribe.
8. a) Mention four reasons why money should be kept out of children's reach.
   
   b) In what four ways do people misuse money in your community?

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