BECE Past Questions & Answers – 2006 (RME)
RELIGIOUSANDMORALEDUCATION
SECTIONA OBJECTIVETEST
45 Minutes
1. Accordingto theHolyBible, what wascreated onthe second day?
A. Heavenand the earth
B. Smaller animals
C. Plants and the trees
D. Greater light
2. Theomniscienceof Godportrays Him as
A. allforgiving B. ever present C. verygracious D.allknowing
3. Theninety-nine names of God can be found onlyin
A. ChristianityandIslam
B. Christianity
C. Islam
D. African Traditional Religion
4. Trialbyordealis a traditional practicewherebyaperson is
A. summoned to thechief‟spalace
B. proved innocent throughpainful test
C. brought beforeatraditional priest
D. accusedof breakingstatetaboos
5. Which ofthe followingis a harvest festival?
A. Adae B. Hogbetsotso C. Homowo D. Aboakyer
6. Israel came out ofslaveryin Egypt undertheleadership of
A. Joshua B. Joseph C. Abraham D. Moses
7. TogbeTsaliis remembered for
A. his crueltyto theAnlos
B. freeinghis peoplefrom oppression
C. sellinghis people into slavery
D. allowingmissionaries topreach to his people
8. Zakat is the practicebywhich Muslims
A. prayfive times a day
B. show concern forthe poor
C. offer sacrifices to Allah
D. travel to Mecca every year
9. Thesecond Caliph ofIslam was
A. Ali B. Abubakar C. Umar D. Uthman
10. God gaveNoah and hispeople the rainbowas a sign of thecovenant that
A. the earth would never again be destroyed byflood
B. idolworshippers would be destroyed
C. heavenlybodies would alwaysgive light
D. humankind would not speak the same language
11. Th emain purposeoftheOdwirafestival is to
A. remember thedead
B. purifythestate
C. strengthen the unityof thepeople
D. payhomageto the chief
12. Theteachingof Muhammad are foundin the
A. Kalima B. Qur‟an C. Hadith D. Sura
13. A dead person is not regarded asan ancestor if he/she
A. lived formorethanfortyyears
B. died throughan accident
C. married and had manychildren
D. died whiledefendinghiscommunity
14. Theburningbush that Moses saw attracted him because
A. God spoketo him from it
B. the placewas a holyground
C. the firewas not consumingthe bush
D. God wanted to saveIsrael through him
15. AftertheIshaprayer in themonth of Ramadan,Muslims perform
A. Tahajjud B. Fajr C. Tarawih D. Istisquah
16. Oneof themoral valuesrevealed in theparable ofthe Good Samaritan is
A. patience B. justice C. faithfulness D. mercy
17. Marriagehas agoodchanceof succeedingif the
A. couple are from the sametown
B. man has a lot of money
C. couple understandeach other
D. woman is beautiful
18. Accordingto theQur‟an,the Torah was revealedthrough
A. Ibrahim B. Muhammad C. Yusuf D. Ishmael
19. Accordingto Jesus, thepoorin spirit areblessedbecause theyshall
A. inheritthe kingdom of heaven
B. be comforted
C. inherit the earth
D. be called the sons ofGod
20. A common featureof traditional prayers is that
A. gods arealways praised
B. people prayforothers
C. enemies areoftencursed
D. people confess their sins to gods
21. To lead a chaste life, onemust
A. beobedient
B. speak the truth
C. avoid drugabuse
D. avoid casual sex
22. Talkingwhilst eatingisnot advisable because onemay
A. develop stomach pain
B. getchoked bythe food
C. exposethe food in themouth
D. makeunusual disturbing noise
23. Which ofthe following behaviours pollutes ourenvironment?
A. Cuttingdown trees
B. Killingbirds and animals
C. Throwing rubbish around
D. Clearingtheland forbuilding
24. Authorityis instituted in thesocietytoensure
A. respect for adults B. peace and order C. the right to vote
D. freedom of speech
25. Themostimportant requirement forahappyandprosperous lifeis
A. loyalty B. respect C. courage D. hardwork
26. A memberof theCatholic Youth Organisation (CYO) is calleda
A. deacon B. voyager C. soldier D. crusader
27. Which ofthe following behaviours best shows comportment?
A. Controllingone‟seating habit
B. Controllingone‟ssexual behaviour
C. Controllingone‟stemperwhen provoked
D. Controllingthe wayonelaughsat school
28. The expression work and happiness implies one
A. likes working always B. dances whilst working C. works whileplaying
D. enjoys thefruitof his labour
29. Givingmoneyto influenceapublicofficer forsomethingto be doneforyou makesyou
A. athief B. corrupt C. a cheat D. greedy
30. Broken homes mayleadto all the followingexcept
A. miscarriage B. substance abuse C. teenagepregnancy D. truancy
31. Thepeaceful wayof askingfor one‟srights include
A. lobbying B. kidnapping C. playing games D. rioting
32. Oneof the advantages of the extended familysystem is that A. parents cangive sufficient attention to their children B. an uncle inherits afather‟sproperty
C. the extended familysustains society
D. parents arecapable of providingthe needs of thefamily
33. Repentancebegins with
A. acceptanceof one‟sguilt B. a regret fordoingwrong C. a request for forgiveness D. avow to do goodalways
34. As a child,your duties include allthese except
A. fetchingwater
B. weedingthe compound
C. preparingmeals
D. payingfees
35. Dirges aresungduring
A. harvesting B. outdooring C. funerals D. festivals
36. Which ofthe followingisnot an exampleof astimulant?
A. Alcohol B. cocaine C. Chloroquine D. marijuana
37. Humankind can learn alot about the useof timefrom the
A. hare B. ant C. tortoise D. bee
38. When a child develops thesenseofresponsibilityhe/ she
A. wins manyprizes at school
B. passes allhis examinations
C. becomes tolerant and sincere
D. enjoys peace and successin life
39. Reformative punishmentisaimed at
A. discouragingothers from committingthe same offence
B. punishingoffenders outof revenge. C. protectingthegood people in society
D. helpingoffenders to become better persons
40. Boys andgirls areto dress modestlyand decentlyto show that theyare
A. truthful B. honest C. courteous D. brilliant
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SECTIONA
OBJECTIVE TEST
1. A. Heavenand the earth
2. D. allknowing
3. D. African Traditional Religion
4. B. proved innocent throughpainful test
5. C. Homowo
6. D. Moses
7. B. freeinghis peoplefrom oppression
8. B. show concern forthe poor
9. C. Umar
10. A. the earth would never again be destroyed byflood
11. B. purifythestate
12. C. Hadith
13. B. died throughan accident
14. C. the firewas not consumingthe bush
15. A. Tahajjud
16. D. mercy
17. C. couple understandeach other
18. B. Muhammad
19. A. inheritthe kingdom of heaven
20. A. gods arealways praised
21. D. avoid casual sex
22. B. getchoked bythe food
23.
C.
Throwing rubbish around
24.
B.
peace and order
25.
D.
hardwork
26.
D.
crusader
27.
C.
Controllingone‟stemperwhenprovoked
28.
D.
enjoys thefruitof his labour
29.
B.
corrupt
30.
A.
miscarriage
31.
A.
lobbying
32.
C.
the extended familysustains society
33.
A.
acceptanceof one‟sguilt
34.
D.
payingfees
35.
C.
funerals
36.
C.
Chloroquine
37.
B.
ant
38.
D.
enjoys peace and successin life
39.
D.
helpingoffenders to become better persons
40.
C.
courteous