BECE 2018 Religious and Moral Education (RME) Past Questions and Answers

Paper 1: Objectives

1. The power of God is seen in His
   1. A. omniscience
   2. B. omnipotent
   3. C. omnipresence
   4. D. omnivorous
   Answer: B
2. According to the Bible, God commanded the earth to produce plants on the
   1. A. first day
   2. B. third day
   3. C. fifth day
   4. D. sixth day
   Answer: B
3. Which of the following options is not a reason for which we must care for God's creation?
   1. A. it makes us righteous
   2. B. to show respect for God's gift of nature
   3. C. to preserve it for future generation
   4. D. we are stewards of God's creation
   Answer: A
4. Sadique in Islam means
   1. A. courageous
   2. B. patience
   3. C. righteous
   4. D. truthful
   Answer: D
5. The holy pilgrimage to Makkah by Muslims is known as
   1. A. Hajj
   2. B. Ijma
   3. C. Ru'ya
   4. D. Salat
   Answer: A
6. The first Muezzin was
   1. A. Ali
   2. B. Bilal
   3. C. Ibrahim
   4. D. Musah
   Answer: B
7. Moses led the Israelites through the wilderness for
   1. A. forty months
   2. B. forty years
   3. C. fifty months
   4. D. fifty years
   Answer: B
8. Egya Ahor is fondly remembered by the Fante for
   1. A. commanding the Golden stool
   2. B. his miraculous powers
   3. C. his resurrection from death
   4. D. saving his people
   Answer: D
9. The parable of Jesus that teaches forgiveness is the
   1. A. unjust steward
   2. B. rich fool
   3. C. good samaritan
   4. D. prodigal son
   Answer: D
10. Which of the following celebrations signified the salvation of all Christians?
    1. A. Christmas
    2. B. Easter
    3. C. Palm Sunday
    4. D. Pentecost
    Answer: B

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11. The food offered the ancestors during the Adae festival is meant to
    1. A. drive witches away from society
    2. B. bring development to the state
    3. C. secure protection for the chief
    4. D. unite the living to the dead
12. It is our responsibility to prevent the spread of cholera by
    1. A. eating a balanced diet
    2. B. keeping our surrounding clean
    3. C. taking good care of our bodies
    4. D. immunizing against the six killer diseases
13. Both Islamic and Traditional religions accept
    1. A. polyandry
    2. B. polygamy
    3. C. the use of incense
    4. D. the five daily prayers
14. The growth of hairs in the armpit is a sign of
    1. A. motherhood
    2. B. pregnancy
    3. C. puberty
    4. D. respect
15. On what occasion do Muslims perform the Janazah prayer?
    1. A. after observing fast
    2. B. before a Muslim travels
    3. C. during Friday worship
    4. D. when a Muslim dies
16. Which traditional prayer is offered when a vow or a pledge is fulfilled?
    1. A. intercessory
    2. B. supplication
    3. C. thanksgiving
    4. D. votive
17. Which Islamic prayer is observed at sunset?
    1. A. Isha
    2. B. Janazah
    3. C. Maghrib
    4. D. Tarawih
18. The act of going round Ka'bah seven times during Hajj teaches
    1. A. bravery
    2. B. helpfulness
    3. C. fairness
    4. D. faithfulness
19. The Eucharist in Christian worship refers to
    1. A. prayer of thanksgiving
    2. B. preaching of sermon
    3. C. payment of tithe
    4. D. taking of the holy communion
20. An individual who is respectful and polite is said to be
    1. A. chaste
    2. B. courteous
    3. C. kind
    4. D. moral
21. To live a chaste life, one must
    1. A. attend church regularly
    2. B. avoid casual sex
    3. C. be obedient to teachers
    4. D. work hard to become rich
22. HIV / AIDS affect the society mostly by the
    1. A. acquisition of more drugs
    2. B. reduction in workforce
    3. C. reduction in death rates
    4. D. training of more doctors
23. Putting one's interest above that of others results in
    1. A. conflict
    2. B. patriotism
    3. C. selflessness
    4. D. tolerance
24. The main teaching of the Ten Commandments is
    1. A. courtesy
    2. B. patriotism
    3. C. love
    4. D. kindness
25. In traditional societies, rules used to control the behaviour of members are known as
    1. A. ancestral rites
    2. B. puberty rites
    3. C. taboos
    4. D. abominations
26. Repentance is an act that
    1. A. delivers us from enemies
    2. B. drives us away from peers
    3. C. purifies our character
    4. D. satisfies God's demands
27. When a person repents from bad deeds he or she always receives
    1. A. forgiveness
    2. B. promotion
    3. C. peace
    4. D. punishment
28. Authority is instituted in society to ensure
    1. A. freedom of speech
    2. B. peace and order
    3. C. respect for others
    4. D. the right to vote
29. The best way to live in peace in a community is to
    1. A. remain neutral
    2. B. sit on the fence
    3. C. offer special gifts to friends in school
    4. D. understand and co-operate with others
30. Which of the following activities is not a responsibility of a family head
    1. A. giving loans to people
    2. B. settling disputes among people
    3. C. ensuring the wellbeing of the people
    4. D. taking the custody of family property
31. A child who refuses to play with bad friends is said to be
    1. A. faithful
    2. B. obedient
    3. C. polite
    4. D. sincere
32. Tidying the school compound is the child's
    1. A. commitment
    2. B. behaviour
    3. C. loyalty
    4. D. role
33. Refusal to follow medical prescription may lead to
    1. A. disrespect to authority
    2. B. failure in life
    3. C. reduction in wealth
    4. D. substance abuse
34. Which of the following factors is a benefit of hard work?
    1. A. becoming financially sound
    2. B. becoming popular in town
    3. C. building the body size
    4. D. having time for leisure
35. A home where members learn their religion through oral sources is known as
    1. A. Christian
    2. B. Islamic
    3. C. Traditional
    4. D. Jewish
36. Work done to earn income can be described as
    1. A. community work
    2. B. home work
    3. C. occupational activity
    4. D. school work
37. Carrying out assigned duties is necessary because it
    1. A. attracts hatred from enemies
    2. B. leads to fulfilment of promises
    3. C. leads to pacification of the gods
    4. D. pleases God and human kind
38. School rules help pupils to
    1. A. avoid being punished
    2. B. compete with one another
    3. C. protect properties all the times
    4. D. worship God regularly
39. C. Y. O as a religious youth group stands for
    1. A. Catechists Youth Organization
    2. B. Catholic Youngmen Organization
    3. C. Christian Youngmen Organization
    4. D. Catholic Youth Organization
40. Religious Youth Association foster peace among its members by
    1. A. being law abiding
    2. B. caring for the sick
    3. C. causing the arrest of offenders
    4. D. worshipping and praying

Paper 2: Theory

1. a) Narrate the Dagomba traditional story of creation.
   
   b) State three attributes of God according to the Akan.
2. a) Narrate the covenant God made with Abraham.
   
   b) What three lessons can be learnt from God's covenant with Abraham?
3. a) Describe how Christians celebrate Easter.
   
   b) State four reasons for which Easter feast is important to the Christian.
4. a) Describe four ways by which one can demonstrate good dressing habit to school.
   
   b) State four reasons for which students must dress well to school.
5. a) Explain four ways of showing commitment to Allah.
   
   b) State four benefits of showing commitment to Allah.
6. a) Explain four causes of substance abuse by students.
   
   b) State four defensive skills that can be used to protect oneself against the abuse of drugs.
7. a) Describe four problems that may arise if parents and children refuse to perform their duties.
   
   b) State four consequences of anger in the society.
8. a) State five rules that govern behavior in the classroom.
   
   b) Explain five reasons for which rules and regulations must be obeyed.

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