BECE 2018 Religious and Moral Education RME Paper 1

Question 1: The power of God is seen in His
A. omniscience.
B. omnipotent.
C. omnipresence.
D. omnivorous.

Question 2: According to the Bible, God commanded the earth to produce plants on the
A. first day.
B. third day.
C. fifth day.
D. sixth day.

Question 3: Which of the following options is not a reason for which we must care for God’s creation?
A. It makes us righteous people
B. To show respect for God’s gift of nature
C. To preserve it for future generation
D. We are stewards of God’s creation

Question 4: Sadique in Islam means
A. courageous.
B. patience.
C. righteous.
D. truthful.

Question 5: The holy pilgrimage to Makkah by Muslims is known as
A. Hajj
B. Ijma
C. Ru’ya
D. Salat

Question 6: The first Muezzin was
A. Ali.
B. Bilal.
C. Ibrahim.
D. Musah.

Question 7: Moses lead the Israelite through the wilderness for
A. forty months.
B. forty years.
C. fifty months.
D. fifty years.

Question 8: Egya Ahor is fondly remembered by the Fante for
A. commanding the Golden stool.
B. his miraculous powers.
C. his resurrection from death.
D. saving his people.

Question 9: The parable of Jesus that teaches forgiveness is the
A. unjust steward.
B. rich fool.
C.  Good Samaritan.
D. Prodigal son.

Question 10: Which of the following celebrations signifies the salvation of all Christians?
A. Christmas
B. Easter
C. Palm Sunday
D. Pentecost

Question 11: The food offered the ancestors during the Adae festival is meant to
A. drive witches away from society.
B. bring development to the state.
C. secure protection for the chief.
D. unite the living to the dead.

Question 12: It is our responsibility to prevent the spread of cholera by
A. eating a balance diet.
B. keeping our surroundings clean
C. taking good care our bodies
D. immunizing against six killer disease.

Question 13: Both Islamic and Traditional religions accept
A. polyandry
B. polygamy
C. the use of incense
D. the five daily prayers.

Question 14: The growth of hairs in the armpit is a sign of
A. motherhood.
B. pregnancy.
C. puberty.
D. respect.

Question 15: On what occasion do Muslims perform the Janazah prayer?
A. After observing fast
B. Before a Muslim travels
C. During Friday worship
D. When a Muslim dies

Question 16: Which traditional prayer is offered when a vow or a pledge is fulfilled?
A. Intercessory
B. Supplication
C. Thanksgiving
D. Votive

Question 17: Which Islamic prayer is observed at sunset?
A. Isha
B. Janazah
C. Maghrib
D. Tarawih

Question 18: The act of going round the Ka‘bah seven times during Hajj teaches
A. bravery.
B. endurance.
C. fairness.
D. tolerance.

Question 19: The Eucharist in Christian worship refers to
A. prayer of thanksgiving.
B. preaching of sermon.
C. payment of tithe.
D. the Holy Communion.

Question 20: An individual who is respectful and polite is said to be
A. chaste.
B. courteous.
C. kind.
D. moral.

Question 21: To live a chaste life, one must
A. attend church regularly.
B. avoid casual sex.
C. be obedient to teachers.
D. work hard to become rich.

Question 22: HIV/AIDS affect the society mostly by the
A. acquisition of more drugs.
B. reduction in workforce.
C. reduction in death rates.
D. training of more doctors.

Question 23: Putting one’s interest above that of others results in
A. conflict.
B. patriotism.
C. selflessness.
D. tolerance.

Question 24: The main teaching of the Ten Commandments is
A. courtesy.
B. kindness.
C. love.
D. patience.

Question 25: In traditional societies, rules used to control the behaviour of members are known as
A. ancestral rites.
B. puberty rites.
C. taboos.
D. abominations.

Question 26: Repentance is an act that
A. delivers us from enemies.
B. drives us away from peers.
C. purifies our character.
D. satisfies God’s demands.

Question 27: When a person repents from bad deeds he or she always receives
A. forgiveness
B. freedom
C. promotion
D. punishment

Question 28: Authority is instituted in society to ensure
A. freedom of speech.
B. peace and order.
C. respect for adults.
D. the right to vote.

Question 29: The best way to live in peace in a community is to
A. remain neutral.
B. sit on the fence.
C. offer special gifts to friends in school.
D. understand and co-operate with others.

Question 30: Which of the following activities is not a responsibility of a family head
A. Giving loans to people.
B. Settling disputes among people
C. Ensuring the wellbeing of the people
D. Taking the custody of family property

Question 31: A child who refuses to play with bad friends is said to be
A. faithful.
B. obedient.
C. polite.
D. sincere.

Question 32: Tidying the school compound is the child’s
A. commitment.
B. behaviour.
C. loyalty.
D. role.

Question 33: Refusal to follow medical prescription may lead to
A. disrespect to authority.
B. failure in life.
C. reduction in wealth.
D. substance abuse.

Question 34: Which of the following factors is a benefit of hard work?
A. Becoming financially sound
B. Becoming popular in town
C. Building the body size
D. Having time for leisure

Question 35: A home where members learn their religion through oral sources is known as
A. Christian
B. Islamic
C. Traditional
D. Jewish

Question 36: Work done to earn income can be described as
A. community work.
B. home work.
C. occupational activity.
D. school work.

Question 37: Carrying out assigned duties is necessary because it
A. attracts hatred from enemies.
B. leads to fulfilment of promises.
C. leads to pacification of the gods.
D. pleases God and human kind.

Question 38: School rules help pupils to
A. avoid being punished.
B. compete with one another.
C. protect properties all the time.
D. worship God regularly.

Question 39: C. Y. O. as a religious youth group stands for
A. Catechists Youth Organization.
B. Catholic Youngmen Organization.
C. Christian Youngmen Organization.
D. Catholic Youth Organization

Question 40: Religious Youth Association foster peace among its members by
A. being law abiding.
B. caring for the sick.
C. causing the arrest of offenders.
D. worshipping and praying.