BECE 2022 Religious and Moral Education (RME) Past Questions and Answers

Paper 1: Objectives

1. According to Islamic creation story, Allah created Adam followed by
   1. A. Khadija
   2. B. Aisha
   3. C. Hawa
   4. D. Mariam
   Answer: C
2. Man is considered as the most important creation in the Bible because he was
   1. A. created in the image of God.
   2. B. the last to be created.
   3. C. God's assistant in creation.
   4. D. the first to be created.
   Answer: A
3. Drought can easily be caused when there is
   1. A. surface mining.
   2. B. sand weaning.
   3. C. deforestation.
   4. D. quarrying.
   Answer: C
4. When the last tree dies, the last man dies. This statement refers to the need to
   1. A. encourage farming.
   2. B. irrigate forest vegetation.
   3. C. manage the environment well.
   4. D. stop making furniture out of wood.
   Answer: C
5. As a result of God's ability to do all things, He is referred to as
   1. A. Omnipresent.
   2. B. Omnipotent.
   3. C. Omniscient.
   4. D. Omnivorous.
   Answer: B
6. Shed no blood. Which of Joseph's brothers said this?
   1. A. Reuben
   2. B. Simon
   3. C. Benjamin
   4. D. Judah
   Answer: A
7. God sent Joseph to Egypt in order to
   1. A. fulfil the dreams of Joseph.
   2. B. save the Israelites from death.
   3. C. reveal his love for humanity.
   4. D. punish the Egyptians for disobedience.
   Answer: B
8. Okomfo Anokye united the Asante Kingdom through commanding the golden stool from the
   1. A. sun.
   2. B. shrine.
   3. C. sky.
   4. D. moon.
   Answer: C
9. The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches that a neighbour is
   1. A. the person next door.
   2. B. the sick and destitute.
   3. C. your next of kin.
   4. D. anyone who needs help.
   Answer: D
10. One social importance of festivals is
    1. A. showing respect for authority.
    2. B. venerating the gods and ancestors
    3. C. raising funds for project.
    4. D. making new friends.
    Answer: C

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11. In a traditional society, a new born child yet to be named is regarded as a/an
    1. A. ancestor.
    2. B. gift.
    3. C. spirit.
    4. D. visitor.
12. The first stage in marriage starts when
    1. A. the man pays the bride wealth.
    2. B. parents of both parties agree.
    3. C. a woman accepts a man's proposal.
    4. D. the engagement ceremony is performed.
13. Which of the following statements is not true about African Traditional marriage?
    1. A. The marriage involves extended family.
    2. B. Dowries paid stabilizes the marriage.
    3. C. Observation of certain taboos by men promote polygamy.
    4. D. Scripture readings are taken before libation.
14. To make marriage successful, couples need to always
    1. A. compare themselves with each other.
    2. B. work hard for wealth.
    3. C. look neat and attractive.
    4. D. communicate with each other.
15. One of the essence of pouring libation during traditional marriages is to make the couple
    1. A. fruitful.
    2. B. hard working.
    3. C. beautiful.
    4. D. religious.
16. Donations at funerals are meant to
    1. A. refresh the mourners.
    2. B. offer transportation to the dead.
    3. C. offer the family a means of livelihood.
    4. D. show love and support to the family.
17. A baby is named after birth because it
    1. A. is a gift from God.
    2. B. needs to be identified.
    3. C. needs to be cared for.
    4. D. must be outdoored.
18. A sign of respect and humility is demonstrated during libation when the celebrant
    1. A. removes his sandals and keeps his chest bare.
    2. B. invokes the gods with appellations.
    3. C. squats and mentions the attributes of God.
    4. D. slaughter animals as a sacrifice.
19. Ablution in Islam signifies
    1. A. hard work.
    2. B. cleanliness.
    3. C. truthfulness.
    4. D. justice.
20. Which of the following churches observes Sabbath on Saturday?
    1. A. Catholic Church.
    2. B. Presbyterian Church.
    3. C. Seventh Day Adventist Church.
    4. D. Muzama Disco Christo Church.
21. The belief in magical powers influences the traditionalist to
    1. A. worship God every Sunday
    2. B. smear the body with clay
    3. C. wear charms and amulets
    4. D. dress with beads and jewels
22. Practitioners of African Traditional Religion honour ancestors so as to
    1. A. receive protection and blessings
    2. B. have their faith increased
    3. C. behave well in society
    4. D. become blameless and powerful
23. Dirges are sung to
    1. A. express happiness in life
    2. B. ask for forgiveness
    3. C. welcome a chief at a festival
    4. D. comfort the bereaved
24. Religious songs are important because they
    1. A. deal with social issues
    2. B. entertain and amuse people
    3. C. strengthen people's spiritual growth
    4. D. help people achieve their goals
25. One similarity between religious and non-religious songs is that both
    1. A. center on people's object of worship
    2. B. can help people to hope for eternal life
    3. C. deal with achievements of heroes in the society
    4. D. can help to control social behaviour
26. Which of the following behaviour can best be described as comportment?
    1. A. Control of one's temper
    2. B. Respect for one's parents
    3. C. Respect for oneself
    4. D. Love for one's enemy
27. Greetings portray an individual as being
    1. A. respectful and polite
    2. B. gentle and obedient
    3. C. lovely and sincere
    4. D. God-fearing and friendly
28. Courtesy is a polite and acceptable way of
    1. A. commitment
    2. B. behaviour
    3. C. speaking
    4. D. obedience
29. Which of the following is not a reason for living a chaste life?
    1. A. Earning the respect of people
    2. B. Having a good name
    3. C. Gaining trust in marriage
    4. D. Earning a decent income
30. A unique moral quality required of a Muslim is
    1. A. patience
    2. B. hard working
    3. C. gratitude
    4. D. selflessness
31. Which of the Ten Commandments helps Christians to avoid lies and deception?
    1. A. Ninth
    2. B. Seventh
    3. C. Fifth
    4. D. Fourth
32. Devoting oneself to something that is worthwhile is termed
    1. A. delegation
    2. B. hard work
    3. C. comportment
    4. D. commitment
33. Linguists teach the wisdom of the elders through the use of
    1. A. their staffs
    2. B. everyday speech
    3. C. proverbs
    4. D. folk tales
34. The second most important commandment taught by Jesus Christ is the love for
    1. A. Holy Spirit
    2. B. God
    3. C. neighbours
    4. D. religious leaders
35. The best way of showing commitment to the family is to
    1. A. pay regular visits
    2. B. bear the family name
    3. C. perform one's duties
    4. D. know the family history
36. The parable of Jesus Christ that teaches love and mercy is the parable of the
    1. A. Mustard Seed
    2. B. Lost Coin
    3. C. Ten Virgins
    4. D. Good Samaritan
37. A child who does not want the mother to sleep will not sleep either. This implies that wrong deeds
    1. A. make us unable to sleep
    2. B. make our mothers restless
    3. C. affect us only
    4. D. affect us and others
38. Trophies usually presented as awards are associated with
    1. A. sporting events
    2. B. communal labour
    3. C. truthfulness
    4. D. academic excellence
39. In a Ghanaian family set up, the role of the father is to
    1. A. confront his children
    2. B. make members run errands
    3. C. help in the preparation of meals
    4. D. provide shelter, food and clothing
40. Acting dishonestly in return for personal gain is referred to as
    1. A. stealing
    2. B. misnomer
    3. C. corruption
    4. D. cheating

Paper 2: Theory

1. a) Narrate the covenant God made with Abraham.
   
   b) State three lessons that can be learnt from the covenant.
2. a) Narrate the story of the Hogbetsotso festival.
   
   b) State three reasons for which festivals are celebrated.
3. a) Describe two forms of divination in traditional religion.
   
   b) Explain briefly four reasons for which the believer consults the gods.
4. a) State four ways in which students show commitment to their friends.
   
   b) Explain briefly four reasons for which one must show commitment to friends.
5. a) State four reasons for which people show appreciation.
   
   b) In what four ways do people show repentance?
6. a) Explain briefly four reasons for which dishonest acts must be avoided.
   
   b) List four effects of substance abuse.
7. a) In what four ways can people from different religions co-exist peacefully?
   
   b) State four importance of peaceful co-existence among people.
8. a) State four benefits of time management to students.
   
   b) Highlight four ways in which students mismanage their time.

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