BECE 2011 RME Past Questions

1. The belief that God sees the secret deeds of all and punishes those who do evil implies that He is
A. Omniscient.
B. Omnipresent.
C. Omnipotent.
D. Sovereign.

2. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Christians is marked by the
A. Ascension.
B. Resurrection.
C. Pentecost.
D. Passover

3. The congregational prayers observed by Muslims on Friday is
A. Eid.
B. Janazah.
C. Jumiiah.
D. Zuhr.

4. Adam described Eve as women because she
A. was the mother of all living.
B. was made out of his rib.
C. allowed the serpent to deceive her.
D. was made a helper fit for man.

5. Islam shows concern needy by practising
A. Zawn.
B. Zakat.
C. Salat.
D. Kalimat.

6. Marriages have a good chance to succeed if the
A. man has much money to cater for the wife.
B. woman is very beautiful.
C. couple understand each other.
D. couple are from the same town.

7. “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall
A. see God”
B. be called sons of God”
C. inherit the earth”
D. obtain mercy”

8. The name Moses means
A. washed in water.
B. drawn out of water.
C. abandoned in water.
D. baptised with water.

9. The Hogbetsotso festival is celebrated to mark the
A. death of King Agokorlt.
B. end of the farming season.
C. migration of the Anlo.
D. end of famine among the Anlo.

10. The Fijr Salat is observed at
A. dawn.
B. noon.
C. night.
D. sunset.

11. Christians share a common belief that
A. the Holy Spirit works with fire.
B. trust in Jesus Christ brings eternal life.
C. one should pray to God directly.
D. one who suffers in life will go to heaven.

12. The parable of the prodigal son teaches that one
A. needs repentance for forgiveness.
B. needs to be watchful and loving.
C. must be faithful and prayerful.
D. must be committed and hardworking.

13. An important religious value of traditional festivals is to
A. acknowledge the presence of the ancestors.
B. settle disputes among families.
C. contract marriages.
D. bring citizens together to sacrifice.

14. The dream of Joseph about the sun, moon and eleven stars meant that he would
A. be sold into slavery by his brothers.
B. be hated by his brothers.
C. rule over his family.
D. become a seer one day.

15. The rainbow is important in the story of Noah because, it
A. normally appears after rainfall.
B. is a symbol of God’s covenant.
C. appears in the horizon in colours.
D. marked the beginning of the flood.

16. One of the ways of protecting God’s creation is by
A. constructing buildings and roads.
B. polluting air and water bodies.
C. engaging in sound farming practices.
D. killing snakes and other dangerous animals.

17. The Islamic institution for reducing poverty is
A. Zakat.
B. Sawn.
C. Salat.
D. Hajj.

18. The following practices apply to Traditional Religion except
A. libation.
B. fasting.
C. prayers.
D. sacrifices.

19. Which of the following disciples of Jesus were brothers?
A. John and James
B. Joseph and John
C. Peter and Mathew
D. Judas and Thomas

20. The use of sand in the absence of water by a Muslim for purification is
A. Taharah.
B. Tashahhud.
C. Tayammum.
D. Takbir.

21. A major reason for establishing a traditional youth organization is to
A. defend the interest of the community.
B. protect ancestors and the gods.
C. embark on educational tours.
D. fight those who destroy the environment.

22. Behaviour patterns of individuals approved by society are known as
A. rituals.
B. taboos.
C. moral values.
D. sacrament.

23. School rulers are meant to ensure
A. punishment for school children.
B. patriotism among children.
C. competition among children.
D. good behaviour of children.

24. A person who is sincere and upright in his/her ways is said to be
A. generous.
B. tolerant.
C. honest.
D. grateful.

25. Which of the following is responsible for morality in traditional society?
A. Linguist
B. Gong gong beater
C. Chief priest
D. Fortune teller

26. A father shows commitment to the family by
A. being punctual at work and helping others.
B. travelling with wife outside the country.
C. being steadfast at prayer and sacrificing.
D. treating all dependants with patience and tolerance.

27. Which of the following is an effect of drug abuse?
A. Obedience
B. Politeness
C. Truancy
D. Truthfulness

28. The best way to live in peace in a community is to
A. disagree with your enemies.
B. sit on the fence.
C. understand and co-operate with others.
D. enter into conflict with your neighbours.

29. It is a bad habit to use one’s leisure time in
A. playing games.
B. telling stories.
C. reading story books.
D. gossiping about friends

30. It is our responsibility to prevent the spread of cholera by
A. immunizing against the six killer diseases.
B. eating a balanced diet.
C. keeping our surrounding clean.
D. taking good care of our wounds.

31. A child who apologizes for committing an offence is said to be
A. knowledgeable.
B. law abiding
C. intelligent.
D. obedient.

32. “A child breaks the shell of a snail but not that of the tortoise”. This implies that one should
A. work hard.
B. be afraid of tortoise.
C. not be over-ambitious.
D. be kind to animals.

33. A person is regarded as tolerant when the person is
A. hardworking.
B. truthful.
C. brilliant.
D. patient.

34. To live a chaste life, one must
A. speak the truth.
B. be humble.
C. avoid casual sex.
D. be courageous.

35. Which of the following is a symptom of Acquired immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)?
A. Strong pains in the abdomen.
B. Rapid loss of weight.
C. Sleeping very often.
D. Suffering from the waist.

36. Repeating a bad deed shows that one
A. has realized’ and accepted a fault.
B. is determined to ask for pardon.
C. wants another opportunity to make amends.
D. has not regretted.

37. Giving money to a person to influence a decision is
A. corruption.
B. bribery.
C. cheating.
D. embezzlement.

38. All the following are teacher’s responsibilities towards their pupils except
A. ensuring discipline.
B. making themselves approachable.
C. inviting parents of troublesome children.
D. feeding hungry pupils at school.

39. A happy and prosperous life depends on
A. obedience.
B. hard work.
C. respect.
D. courage.

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

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