BECE 2017 Religious and Moral Education RME Paper 1

Question 1: The Gye Nyame symbol of the Akan signifies that God is
A. all-loving.
B. all-merciful.
C. all-powerful.
D. all-seeing.

Question 2: God’s covenant with the patriarchs is associated with
A. Abraham.
B. Joshua.
C. Joseph.
D. Moses.

Question 3: According the Christian teaching, God created man and woman on the
A. first day.
B. second day.
C. fifth day.
D. sixth day.

Question 4: The belief that God sees the secret deeds of all and punishes those who do evil implies that He is
A. omnipotent.
B. omnipresent.
C. omniscient.
D. sovereign.

Question 5: Christians who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness are blessed because
A. God will be merciful to them
B. God’s kingdom belongs to them.
C. they shall be comforted.
D. they shall see God.

Question 6: Egya Ahor is remembered for sacrificing his life to
A. ensure victory at war.
B. free his people from slavery.
C. save children from being kidnapped.
D. ward off an epidemic.

Question 7: Jacob’s children went to Egypt because
A. Joseph was a governor in Egypt.
B. people were losing their lives.
C. there was a great famine.
D. there was a good pasture there for cattle.

Question 8: A crab cannot give birth to a bird. This expression teaches that
A. a bird is more powerful than a crab.
B. one could resemble a bird or a crab.
C. one shows the character of his or her parents.
D. the truth always stands everywhere.

Question 9: Which of the following people in Ghana celebrate the Odwira festival?
A. Akwapim.
B. Fante.
C. Ewe.
D. Gonja.

Question 10: The festival celebrated by the people of Winneba is
A. Aboakyir.
B. Damba.
C. Homowo.
D. Ogun.

Question 11: Puberty rites should be encouraged because it
A. helps the youth to become rich.
B. links the youth to adulthood.
C. makes the youth look more attractive.
D. promotes chastity among the youth.

Question 12: Which of the following statements is not true about puberty rites? They
A. teach girls to be obedient.
B. prevent teenage pregnancy.
C. teach girls how to live together.
D. protect girls against evil forces.

Question 13: The period of courtship in marriage is meant for
A. convincing parents of both parties.
B. presentation of gifts to friends.
C. the couple to study each other.
D. the payment of the knocking fee.

Question 14: The exchange of rings in Christian marriage signifies
A. blessing from God.
B. faithfulness to God.
C. faithfulness to one another.
D. love for the family.

Question 15: The first Muezzin in Islam was
A. Abu Talib.
B. Bilal.
C. Salman.
D. Zayd.

Question 16: The first pillar in Islam is the belief in
A. angels.
B. oneness of God.
C. prophets.
D. revealed books.

Question 17: Praying regularly is important because it is a
A. moral responsibility.
B. political responsibility.
C. social responsibility.
D. spiritual responsibility.

Question 18: Looking simple and decent is a sign of
A. comportment.
B. faithfulness.
C. tolerance.
D. repentance.

Question 19:  Which of the following factors is not a reason why we greet?
A. Disloyalty
B. Friendship
C. Humility
D. Politeness

Question 20: Which of the following actions does not constitute good manners?
A. Chuckling at prefects
B. Complying with dress codes
C. Running of errands
D. Stitching torn clothes

Question 21:  To live a chaste life, one must
A. avoid sexual intimacy.
B. participate in communal labour.
C. perform his or her responsibilities.
D. respect and obey school rules.

Question 22: Submission to the will of Allah in Islam brings
A. life and comfort.
B. peace and purity.
C. unity and love.
D. wealth and joy.

Question 23: Behaviour patterns of individuals approved by society are known as
A. moral values.
B. ritual values.
C. sacraments.
D. taboos.

Question 24: By respecting other people’s religion, we are
A. practising religious obedience.
B. showing commitment to God.
C. showing commitment to those religions.
D. showing religious tolerance.

Question 25: Good deeds are rewarded to
A. encourage people.
B. make people courteous.
C. instil kindness in people.
D. promote peaceful co-existence.

Question 26: Repentance begins with
A. acceptance of one’s guilt.
B. regret for doing wrong.
C. request for forgiveness.
D. vowing to do good.

Question 27: The first thing to do when you enter a house is to
A. ask for a seat.
B. ask for water.
C. offer greetings.
D. remove your sandals.

Question 28: A citizen who indulges in social vices in the community is said to be
A. a deviant.
B. unfriendly.
C. untruthful.
D. a conformist.

Question 29: One advantage the extended family has over the nuclear family is
A. having little privacy for its members.
B. opportunity to associate with more people.
C. over-reliance on a few rich people.
D. persistent quarrelling in the family.

Question 30: The maintenance of law and order in the nuclear family is the responsibility of the
A. aunts.
B. parents.
C. grandparents.
D. children.

Question 31: An attitude which must not be encouraged at the work place is
A. diligence.
B. loyalty.
C. grumbling.
D. tolerance.

Question 32: To earn a living, one needs to be
A. healthy.
B. hardworking.
C. prayerful.
D. responsible.

Question 33: Jesus Christ taught his disciples that, ‘Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall …’
A. be comforted.
B. be called sons of God.
C. see God.
D. inherit the kingdom of God.

Question 34: The ummah is the Islamic
A. community.
B. congregation.
C. diviner.
D. scholar.

Question 35: Which of the following activities best offers relaxation?
A. Eating
B. Painting
C. Running
D. Reading

Question 36: Saving money helps the individual to
A. become rich overnight.
B. attend school regularly.
C. make more friends.
D. plan for the future.

Question 37: The most important requirement for a happy and responsible life is
A. courage.
B. hardwork.
C. loyalty.
D. respect.

Question 38: A positive attitude towards work is
A. commitment.
B. graciousness.
C. intelligence.
D. purity.

Question 39: In planning personal budget, it is necessary to ensure that
A. expenditure is equal to income.
B. expenditure is more than income.
C. income is less than expenditure.
D. income is more than expenditure.

Question 40: Dumping of refuse at residential areas is dangerous because it may
A. cause damage to houses.
B. lead to disease outbreak.
C. reduce plant species.
D. result in soil erosion.