BECE 2023 Religious and Moral Education (RME) Past Questions and Answers

Paper 1: Objectives

1. The observance of puberty rites ensures the following except
   1. A. bringing honour to parent and relatives.
   2. B. helping to check immoral activities.
   3. C. promoting education in customs and traditions.
   4. D. promoting the gift of life and wealth.
   Answer: D
2. Fajr is an Islamic prayer which is said at
   1. A. dawn.
   2. B. early afternoon.
   3. C. late afternoon.
   4. D. sunset.
   Answer: A
3. Which of the following behaviours is not forbidden in traditional society?
   1. A. Eating food of the gods
   2. B. Eating all the food given to you
   3. C. Having premarital sex
   4. D. Whistling at night
   Answer: B
4. Golgotha was the place where Jesus Christ
   1. A. fasted for forty days.
   2. B. fed the five thousand men.
   3. C. prayed in the night.
   4. D. was crucified.
   Answer: D
5. Removing one's hat when greeting an elderly person constitutes
   1. A. fear of God.
   2. B. tolerance.
   3. C. comportment.
   4. D. good manners.
   Answer: D
6. Which of the following attributes is possessed by one who respects the view of others?
   1. A. Patriotism
   2. B. Honesty
   3. C. Calmness
   4. D. Tolerance
   Answer: D
7. The purpose of libation in Traditional Religion is to
   1. A. make a person holy.
   2. B. make sorcerers holy.
   3. C. have enemies killed.
   4. D. revere the gods
   Answer: D
8. The burial of the dead without a coffin teaches the Muslim to
   1. A. avoid acquiring much wealth.
   2. B. be more generous.
   3. C. live a simple life.
   4. D. love one another.
   Answer: A
9. The offer of baskets by some traditional believers to baby girls during naming ceremonies is meant to teach the child
   1. A. faithfulness.
   2. B. endurance.
   3. C. hardwork.
   4. D. submissiveness.
   Answer: C
10. Which of the following persons is not mentioned in the Qur'an as the recipient of Zakat? The
    1. A. poor
    2. B. Imam
    3. C. needy
    4. D. traveller
    Answer: B

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11. Which of the following life patterns is expected of Christians?
    1. A. Animal sacrifice, confession and scripture study
    2. B. Fasting, alms giving and libation
    3. C. Worship, evangelism and divination
    4. D. Worship, scripture study and evangelism
12. The Bible contains words of inspiration from
    1. A. God.
    2. B. Jesus.
    3. C. the prophets.
    4. D. the spirit.
13. The following activities are marriage procedures in Islam except
    1. A. a guardian to the marriage is chosen.
    2. B. couples exchange vows to endorse the marriage.
    3. C. parents select spouses for the men.
    4. D. the bride's relatives perform the knocking.
14. Which of the following is a positive value that can be learnt from festivals?
    1. A. Unity and communal living
    2. B. Holiness and peace
    3. C. Faithfulness and honesty
    4. D. Patriotism and bravery
15. In Christian Religion, the Eucharist stands for
    1. A. Initiation rite.
    2. B. Holy Communion.
    3. C. Reconciliation.
    4. D. Confirmation.
16. Washing dirty clothes in streams causes
    1. A. water shortage.
    2. B. water pollution.
    3. C. survival of fishes.
    4. D. death of water gods.
17. Rites of passage refer to the ceremonies performed to mark
    1. A. babies' development into adulthood.
    2. B. growth stages from adolescent to death.
    3. C. growth stages in life.
    4. D. man's birth and death.
18. To lead a chaste life means one has to
    1. A. be regular in church.
    2. B. avoid good company.
    3. C. obey all rules and regulations.
    4. D. avoid all forms of sexual activities.
19. Traditional believers and Christians make use of religious songs because such songs help in
    1. A. invoking spiritual powers.
    2. B. making people intelligent.
    3. C. rewarding their enemies.
    4. D. showing the believer's pride.
20. Which of the following items is not a basic need for man's survival?
    1. A. Food
    2. B. Air
    3. C. Water
    4. D. Medicine
21. The declaration of faith (Kalimatus Shahadah) is important in Islam because it
    1. A. enhances performance of Salat in the mosque
    2. B. helps in the praying of Tasbah
    3. C. teaches the worship of one God
    4. D. protects the worshipper from demonic attacks
22. Blessed are the peace-makers for they shall
    1. A. inherit the earth
    2. B. be called sons of God
    3. C. be satisfied
    4. D. see God
23. The main form of prayer in Traditional Religion is through
    1. A. chanting
    2. B. sacrifice
    3. C. libation
    4. D. divination
24. Traditional worshippers believe that the world was created by
    1. A. ancestors
    2. B. angels
    3. C. lesser gods
    4. D. Supreme Being
25. Decent dressing and good eating habits show
    1. A. that one is obedient to parents
    2. B. that one belongs to a traditional society
    3. C. the level of training one has received
    4. D. the particular community one comes from
26. A person who relates well in the family is the one who
    1. A. respects only the elders
    2. B. plays around with his or her peers
    3. C. obeys instructions willingly
    4. D. is smart and cunning
27. Obedience is expected of all humankind because it is God's
    1. A. desire
    2. B. favourite
    3. C. command
    4. D. hope
28. The wearing of wedding rings by couples after marriage is a sign of
    1. A. commitment and trust
    2. B. faithfulness and humility
    3. C. honesty and tolerance
    4. D. responsibility and sincerity
29. The gospels in the Bible describe the
    1. A. deeds of the prophets
    2. B. life and works of Jesus Christ
    3. C. life and works of the apostles
    4. D. spread of Christianity
30. Which of the Ten Commandments preserves the life of human beings?
    1. A. fourth
    2. B. sixth
    3. C. ninth
    4. D. tenth
31. Immoral lifestyles must be avoided because they lead to the following situations except
    1. A. dropping out of school
    2. B. premature parenting
    3. C. poverty
    4. D. high self-esteem
32. Idleness can be associated with
    1. A. laziness
    2. B. mismanagement
    3. C. procrastination
    4. D. leisure
33. Being polite in speech or action is a sign of
    1. A. courtesy
    2. B. tolerance
    3. C. faithfulness
    4. D. comportment
34. Which of the following behaviours does not constitute good manners?
    1. A. Chuckling at prefects
    2. B. Complying with dress codes
    3. C. Greeting people
    4. D. Running errands
35. Polygamy is allowed in Islam on the condition that the man
    1. A. can treat all the women fairly
    2. B. is rich and can feed the extended family
    3. C. will be faithful to his religion
    4. D. will be sympathetic towards widows
36. Which of the following virtues can be learnt from the life stories of Joseph?
    1. A. Repentance
    2. B. Reconciliation
    3. C. Reformation
    4. D. Retribution
37. And who is my neighbour? Jesus answered this question with the parable of the
    1. A. prodigal son
    2. B. mustard seed
    3. C. good Samaritan
    4. D. wicked Tenants
38. In Islam, the Omnipotence of Allah describes His
    1. A. power
    2. B. patience
    3. C. wisdom
    4. D. justice
39. The main aim of a reward is to
    1. A. reinforce the habit of repeating good deeds
    2. B. accept our duties and responsibilities
    3. C. encourage people to make more friends
    4. D. help the poor and the needy to perform good deeds
40. Folktales are important because they
    1. A. teach about other people
    2. B. are loved by grandparents
    3. C. make children happy
    4. D. teach moral lessons

Paper 2: Theory

1. a) Narrate the story of the death of Jesus Christ.
   
   b) What three lessons can be learnt from the story in (a) above?
2. a) Identify four steps involved in contracting Islamic marriage.
   
   b) State four ways of ensuring success in marriage.
3. a) Explain four major causes of death in your community.
   
   b) What four steps can be taken to prevent such deaths?
4. a) Explain four moral teachings in African Traditional Religion.
   
   b) State four ways in which the moral teachings in (a) above will guide your personal development.
5. a) Explain the following moral teachings in the Holy Qu'ran: i) cleanliness; ii) humility.
   
   b) Explain four reasons for which moral teachings are important to the society.
6. a) Identify four importance of decent dressing in society.
   
   b) Explain four moral significance of performing good deeds.
7. a) List the three major religions in Ghana.
   
   b) Describe four characteristics that are common to the three major religions.
   
   c) State five events which cause traditional believers to perform sacrifices.
8. a) State four acceptable ways of saving money.
   
   b) Explain four reasons for which it is wrong to give bribe.

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