BECE 2017 Religious and Moral Education (RME) Past Questions and Answers

Paper 1: Objectives

1. The Gye Nyame symbol of the Akan signifies that God is
   1. A. all-loving
   2. B. all-merciful
   3. C. all-powerful
   4. D. all-seeing
   Answer: C
2. God's covenant with the patriarchs is associated with
   1. A. Abraham
   2. B. Joshua
   3. C. Joseph
   4. D. Moses
   Answer: A
3. According to Christian teaching, God created man and woman on the
   1. A. first day
   2. B. second day
   3. C. fifth day
   4. D. sixth day
   Answer: D
4. The belief that God sees the secret deeds of all and punishes those who do evil implies that He is
   1. A. omnipotent
   2. B. omnipresent
   3. C. omniscient
   4. D. sovereign
   Answer: C
5. Christians who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness are blessed because
   1. A. God will be merciful to them
   2. B. God's kingdom belongs to them
   3. C. they shall be comforted
   4. D. they shall see God
   Answer: B
6. Egya Ahor is remembered for sacrificing his life to
   1. A. ensure victory at war
   2. B. free his people from slavery
   3. C. save children from being kidnapped
   4. D. ward off an epidemic
   Answer: D
7. Jacob's children went to Egypt because
   1. A. Joseph was a governor in Egypt
   2. B. people were losing their lives
   3. C. there was a great famine
   4. D. there was a good pasture there for cattle
   Answer: C
8. A crab cannot give birth to a bird. This expression teaches that
   1. A. a bird is more powerful than a crab
   2. B. one could resemble a bird or a crab
   3. C. one shows the character of his or her parents
   4. D. the truth always stands everywhere
   Answer: C
9. Which of the following people in Ghana celebrate the Odwira festival?
   1. A. Akwapim
   2. B. Fante
   3. C. Ewe
   4. D. Gonja
   Answer: A
10. The festival celebrated by the people of Winneba is
    1. A. Aboakyir
    2. B. Damba
    3. C. Homowo
    4. D. Ogun
    Answer: A

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11. Puberty rites should be encouraged because it
    1. A. helps the youth to become rich
    2. B. links the youth to adulthood
    3. C. makes the youth look more attractive
    4. D. promotes chastity among the youth
12. Which of the following statements is not true about puberty rites? They
    1. A. teach girls to be obedient
    2. B. prevent teenage pregnancy
    3. C. teach girls how to live together
    4. D. protect girls against evil forces
13. The period of courtship in marriage is meant for
    1. A. convincing parents of both parties
    2. B. presentation of gifts to friends
    3. C. the couple to study each other
    4. D. the payment of the knocking fee
14. The exchange of rings in Christian marriage signifies
    1. A. blessing from God
    2. B. faithfulness to God
    3. C. faithfulness to one another
    4. D. love for the family
15. The first Muezzin in Islam was
    1. A. Abu Talib
    2. B. Bilal
    3. C. Salman
    4. D. Zayd
16. The first pillar in Islam is the belief in
    1. A. angels
    2. B. oneness of God
    3. C. prophets
    4. D. revealed books
17. Praying regularly is important because it is a
    1. A. moral responsibility
    2. B. political responsibility
    3. C. social responsibility
    4. D. spiritual responsibility
18. Looking simple and decent is a sign of
    1. A. comportment
    2. B. faithfulness
    3. C. tolerance
    4. D. repentance
19. Which of the following factors is not a reason why we greet?
    1. A. Disloyalty
    2. B. Friendship
    3. C. Humility
    4. D. Politeness
20. Which of the following actions does not constitute good manners?
    1. A. Chuckling at prefects
    2. B. Running of errands
    3. C. Obeying instructions
    4. D. Listening attentively
21. To live a chaste life, one must
    1. A. avoid sexual intimacy
    2. B. participate in communal labour
    3. C. perform his or her responsibilities
    4. D. respect and obey school rules
22. Submission to the will of Allah in Islam brings
    1. A. life and comfort
    2. B. peace and purity
    3. C. unity and love
    4. D. wealth and joy
23. Behaviour patterns of individuals approved by society are known as
    1. A. moral values
    2. B. ritual values
    3. C. sacraments
    4. D. taboos
24. By respecting other people’s religion, we are
    1. A. practising religious obedience
    2. B. showing commitment to God
    3. C. showing commitment to those religions
    4. D. showing religious tolerance
25. Good deeds are rewarded to
    1. A. encourage people
    2. B. make people courteous
    3. C. instil kindness in people
    4. D. promote peaceful co-existence
26. Repentance begins with
    1. A. acceptance of one's guilt
    2. B. regret for doing wrong
    3. C. request for forgiveness
    4. D. vowing to do good
27. The first thing to do when you enter a house is to
    1. A. ask for a seat
    2. B. ask for water
    3. C. offer greetings
    4. D. remove your sandals
28. A citizen who indulges in social vices in the community is said to be
    1. A. a deviant
    2. B. unfriendly
    3. C. untruthful
    4. D. a conformist
29. One advantage the extended family has over the nuclear family is
    1. A. having little privacy for its members
    2. B. opportunity to associate with more people
    3. C. over-reliance on a few rich people
    4. D. persistent quarrelling in the family
30. The maintenance of law and order in the nuclear family is the responsibility of the
    1. A. aunts
    2. B. parents
    3. C. grandparents
    4. D. children
31. An attitude which must not be encouraged at the work place is
    1. A. diligence
    2. B. loyalty
    3. C. grumbling
    4. D. tolerance
32. To earn a living, one needs to be
    1. A. healthy
    2. B. hardworking
    3. C. prayerful
    4. D. tolerant
33. Jesus Christ taught his disciples that, 'Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall …'
    1. A. be comforted
    2. B. be called sons of God
    3. C. see God
    4. D. inherit the kingdom of God
34. The ummah is the Islamic
    1. A. community
    2. B. congregation
    3. C. diviner
    4. D. scholar
35. Which of the following activities best offers relaxation?
    1. A. Eating
    2. B. Painting
    3. C. Running
    4. D. Reading
36. Saving money helps the individual to
    1. A. become rich overnight
    2. B. attend school regularly
    3. C. make more friends
    4. D. plan for the future
37. The most important requirement for a happy and responsible life is
    1. A. courage
    2. B. hardwork
    3. C. loyalty
    4. D. purity
38. A positive attitude towards work is
    1. A. commitment
    2. B. hardwork
    3. C. intelligence
    4. D. respect
39. In planning personal budget, it is necessary to ensure that
    1. A. expenditure is equal to income
    2. B. expenditure is more than income
    3. C. income is less than expenditure
    4. D. income is more than expenditure
40. Dumping of refuse at residential areas is dangerous because it may
    1. A. cause damage to houses
    2. B. lead to disease outbreak
    3. C. reduce plant species
    4. D. result in soil erosion

Paper 2: Theory

1. a) Outline five contributions of Caliph Abu Bakr to Islam.
   
   b) What two lessons can be learnt from the contribution of Caliph Abu Bakr?
2. a) Explain the term puberty.
   
   b) State three emotional changes that are associated with puberty.
   
   c) Explain four reasons why puberty rites are performed.
3. a) Describe four types of Christian prayers.
   
   b) Outline four reasons why Christians pray.
4. a) State four behaviours that constitute comportment.
   
   b) Explain four reasons why people show comportment.
5. a) State four ways of dressing decently.
   
   b) Explain four reasons why an individual needs to dress decently.
6. a) Describe four deeds that are punishable in the society.
   
   b) Outline four ways of accepting responsibility for one's bad deeds.
7. a) Outline four ways of promoting good relationships among family members.
   
   b) State three reasons each for being obedient to:
   
   i) parents; ii) teachers.
8. a) Outline four reasons why Religious Youth Organisations are formed.
   
   b) State four benefits of joining Religious Youth Organisations.

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