2019 Religious And Moral Education (RME)

Past Questions – Paper One

1. Traditional worshippers believe that the world was created by

A. An Ancestor
B. An Angel
C. A Lesser god
D. A supreme being

2. Plants were created by God mainly to

A. Serve as a means of transportation

B. Blow fresh air into our rooms
C. Provide oxygen for man
D. Provide decoration to homes

3. Muslims describe Allah as Al- Raheem because, He is

A. merciful
B. All-Knowing
C. Just
D. The restorer

4. The attribute Alpha and Omega reveals that God is

A. Everywhere all the time

B. Holy and immortal
C. The beginning and the end
D. Gracious and merciful

5. Abraham built an altar for the Lord at the Oak of Moreh because

A. It was a Canaanite worship centre

B. God had appeared to him there
C. He wanted to worship God there
D. God asked him to do so

6. The spiritual leader who was also a successor of Prophet Mohammed (SAW) was

A. Sheik
B. Caliph
C. Imam
D. Hafiz
7. Egya Ahor was honoured with the Ahobaa festival because of his
A. Good Leadership
B. Magical Deed
C. Killing of the beast
D. Death for the land

8. Toha Zie became famous because

A. He was considered as a god

B. Of his exploits in war
C. He was a hunter
D. He saved his people from beasts

9. The day Jesus rose from the dead is celebrated by Christians as

A. Ascension Day
B. Pentecost Day
C. Good Friday
D. Easter Sunday

10. The Bugum festival of Dagbon is also referred to as the

A. Totem Festival
B. Yam festival
C. Rice festival
D. Fire festival

11. The moral virtue revealed in the Islamic festival of Eid-ul-Adha is

A. Obedience
B. Steadfastness
C. Love
D. Honesty

12. Puberty is a period of passage from

A. Conception to birth
B. Childhood to adulthood
C. Adulthood to death
D. Birth to early childhood

13. A strong emotional change noticeable among adolescents is

A. intelligence
B. selfishness
C. rebellion
D. obedience

14. Which of the following traditional practices can dehumanize the individual?

A. widowhood rites
B. festival rituals
C. funeral rites
D. libation prayers

15. Islamic practice of worship (Ibada) is based on the

A. Six teachings of Uthman

B. Nine rackets of salat
C. five pillars of islam
D. seven events of hajj

16. The word Amen is useful in Christian and Islamic prayers because it

A. Ensures confidence in the prayer

B. Reveals God’s promises
C. Attracts blessing to people
D. Enforces the request

17. Which group of believers usually conclude their prayers with a curse?

A. Traditionalists
B. Muslims
C. Buddhists
D. Christians

18. The practice of throwing stones during hajj is to

A. Achieve goals for the pilgrimage

B. Protect Muslims from death
C. Open the way to prosperity
D. Keep the devil away

19. Ablution before salat ensures

A. Receipt of prayer request

B. Purity in communion with Allah
C. Peace with Allah always
D. Health sanitation in the community

20. A child is said to be courteous when he or she

A. Offers gifts to friends
B. Converses with adults
C. Is admired by the peers
D. Gives help to the needy

21. When provoked, one needs to control tempers by showing

A. Decency
B. Courtesy
C. Comportment
D. Dignity

22. A chaste life can be attained through

A. Intensive book reading

B. Eating a vegetarian diet
C. The practice of self-discipline
D. Regular church attendance

23. Which of the following situations is an effect of immorality?

A. Humble life
B. Focus in life
C. Teenage pregnancy
D. Peer Influence

24. Jesus advised mankind in the parable of the good Samaritan not to

A. Violently rob people

B. Neglect the sick
C. Discriminate against people
D. Beat up enemies

25. Lazy people get old very fast. This means that hard work brings about

A. Great wealth
B. Comfort
C. Development
D. Good health

26. A person is said to be righteous when he or she

A. Accept different viewpoints

B. Tries to be loving and holy
C. Attends religious meetings
D. Lives a morally good life
27. The Qur’an teaches that anyone who does not show mercy will not

A. Go To heaven
B. Enter the mosque
C. Live a peaceful life
D. Be shown mercy

28. Commitment to God involves the show of

A. Humility and hope

B. Courage and love
C. Respect and compassion
D. Faith and obedience

29. Good deeds are performed so that

A. Society will expand

B. God’s command might be fulfilled
C. People might be helped
D. Gifts might be received

30. The main aim of a reward is to

A. Accept our duties and responsibilities

B. Help the poor out of their problems
C. Reinforce the habit of repeating goods deeds
D. Encourage people to speak good English

31. Which of the following conditions is not a fruit of repentance?

A. Prosperity
B. Love
C. Peace
D. Forgiveness

32. A father shows commitment to the family by

A. Traveling with his wife outside the country

B. Being punctual at work and helping others
C. Being steadfast at prayer and sacrificing
D. Treating dependants with patience and tolerance

33. The nuclear family system consists of

A. Parents and children

B. Siblings and cousins
C. Grandparents and children
D. Parents and cousins

34. Which of the following statement is not true about the extended family system?

A. Parents, children and uncles are members

B. Grandparents nephews and children are members
C. All members come from the same mother
D. Nuclear family members and the aged uncles are members

35. The Akans believe that their sacred stool is the abode of the

A. Supreme being
B. Dwarfs
C. Lesser gods
D. Ancestors

36.Which of the following objects can be found in an Islamic religious home?

A. Cross
B. Rosary
C. Amulet
D. Tasba

37. To succeed in academic work the individual needs to engage in serious

A. Prayers
B. Farming
C. Discussions
D. Learning

38. A manager is said to be corrupt when he or she

A. Acts dishonestly for personal gains

B. Promises to offer jobs to the unemployed
C. Punished an employee for fighting
D. Gives money for a fair trial

39. Visits to tourist centres help students to

A. Pass their examinations

B. Become more adventurous
C. Overcome stress and boredom
D. Make more friends

40. The Tuofo and the Dentsifo Asafo Companies are associated with the
A. Aboakyir festival
B. Akwambo festival
C. Homowo festival
D. Odwira festival

Paper One Answers

1. D. A supreme being
2. C. Provide oxygen for man
3. A. merciful
4. C. The beginning and the end
5. B. God had appeared to him there
6. B. Caliph
7. D. Death for the land
8. D. He saved his people from beasts
9. D. Easter Sunday
10. D. Fire festival
11. A. Obedience
12. B. Childhood to adulthood
13. C. rebellion
14. A. widowhood rites
15. C. five pillars of islam
16. A. Ensures confidence in the prayer
17. A. Traditionalists
18. D. Keep the devil away
19. B. Purity in communion with Allah
20. D. Gives help to the needy
21. C. Comportment
22. C. The practice of self-discipline
23. C. Teenage pregnancy
24. C. Discriminate against people
25. D. Good health
26. D. Lives a morally good life
27. D. Be shown mercy
28. D. Faith and obedience
29. C. People might be helped
30. C. Reinforce the habit of repeating goods deeds
31. A. Prosperity
32. D. Treating dependants with patience and tolerance
33. A. Parents and children
34. C. All members come from the same mother
35. D. Ancestors
36. D. Tasba
37. D. Learning
 38. A. Acts dishonestly for personal gains
39. C. Overcome stress and boredom
40. A. Aboakyir festival

2019 Religious And Moral Education (RME)

Past Questions – Paper Two
1. (a) Narrate the parable of the sower.
(b) State four lessons that can be learnt from the parable.

2 (a) Describe how marriage rites are performed in Islam.

(b) In what four ways are marriage rites important.

3 (a) Describe the process of offering libation

(b). Outline four ways in which libation is important to the believer

4 (a) Outline four acts considered as good deeds.

(b) Describe four types of reward a person may receive for doing good.

5 (a) Outline four ways of getting reconciled with one another

(b)Explain the benefits of Repentance

6. (a) Define the term Decency

(b) Describe four behaviours considered as decent in your community

(c) Give three reasons for leading a decent life.

7 (a) List four factors that promote good family relationship.

(b) Explain four benefits of healthy relationships among family members

8(a) List four religious youth organizations in Ghana

(b) Explain four moral teachings of religious youth organizations

Paper Two Answers

1. (a) A sower went out to sow seeds. As he sowed, some of the seeds fell by the way side, and it
was trampled upon, and the birds of the air ate it.
Some other seeds fell upon a rock, and as soon as it germinated, it withered away; because it
lacked moisture since there roots were not deep enough in the ground.

Other seeds fell among thorns, and as the seeds germinated and grew, the thorns choked them

Others fell on good ground / fertile soil , grew up, and bore fruits in hundredfold, sixtyfold and
thirtyfold

(b) i. We must be doers of the Word of God and not hearers only
(i.e., we must apply the Word of God to our lives after we have heard it)
ii. We must obey our parents, teachers and elders and follow their guidance.
iii. Whatever we are taught in school or at home, we must ensure that we understand it very well,
in order to apply it properly.
iv. We must practically apply the education we are given in school and at home.
v. We must not allow the enjoyable things of this world (such parties, gossips, TV, internet
browsing, chatting, games) to draw us away from God / our parents / teachers.
vi. We must not yield to ridicule (being laughed at) or persecution from others
vii. We must be steadfast and strong in our faith.
viii. We must not allow riches or hardships to deceive us to commit sin
ix. We must persevere and not give up in the face of difficulties
x. We must not allow our friends or our enemies to make us commit evil

2. arents usually cooperate to select partners for their children from the Islamic faith.
The man does the asking although his mother’s family initiates the proposal.
A matrimonial guardian(Wali) must be present at the legal representativive.
Necessary background checks are made to avoid prohibitive marriage.
The dowry (Mahr), which is determined by the woman’s family is paid in the form of money or
property (sadaqi).
Kolanuts/sweets are shared to show that both families have agreed to the marrriage.
A wedding ceremony is performed by a licensed imam,Islamic priest or Muezzin almost
immediately after the payment of the dowry.
The mimam reads from the fourth chapter of the Qu’ran and preaches on the importance of
marriage.
In some instances, the couple are asked three times if they agree to be married.
Matrimoninal guardians serve as representatives.
The wedding feats follows, there is merry making.
Relatives and friends and well-wishers present gifts to the couple.
The bride istaken to her matrimonial home and test of chastity is conducted by her husband.

(b) It Promotes good moral behavior.

It brings families together
It seals the marriage
It ushers the couple into a new stage of life/adulthood
It introduces the couple to the community
It promotes respect in the society
It gives confidence to the couple
It encourages responsible parenthood

3. Libation is the pouring out of special liquids, especially alcoholic beverages, to a deity or the
ancestors.
Libation is a way by which people pray to a deity
Those who qualify to offer libation include family heads, linguists, chiefs, fetish priests, etc
Libation is offered to the ancestors, lesser gods and spirits and to the Supreme God
The one who offers the libation must remove his hat and footwear as a sign of respect to the
deity or ancestors and stands in front of the other members of the praying group
The prayers are said aloud to the hearing of all those present
The right hand is used in the offering of libation
The following procedures are followed; Prelude: the capturing of the attention/ consent of the
objects of worship.
Invocation: the spirits are invoked through rending.
Petition: petitions/requests are made unto the deity/ancestor to which prayers are being rendered.
Conclusion: Usually marked by the request for curses upon enemies and blessings upon
sympathizers.

(b) To Offer thanksgiving and praises to the objects of worship ( Supreme God,lesser gods,
ancestors etc)
To Seek protection from the deities
To request for blessings.

4. (a) Running errands free of charge

Helping the aged and physically challenged to cross lorry roads.
Reporting criminals to the authorities or the police.
Helping to teach someone something he or she does not know
Participating in communal labour and general environmental cleanliness
Protecting social amenities and properties

(b) 1. Priases – words that show approval for something / Encouraging words
2. Recommendation – verba or written notices showing how good someone is and therefore
should be helped when in need
3. A good testimonial which is an account of an individial’s character,academic performance,
conduct and behavior.
4. Certificates – an official document which gives credence to facts about how a person qualifies
or is capable of achieving something.
5. Awards – these include cash prices, books, scholarships, citations etc. Which is given to an
individual in appreciation for hard work.
6. Trophies and medals – in some sports and other competitions, successful and disciplined
winners are given medal in appreciation for their efforts.
7. Promotions to higher classes or grades for excellent or outstanding deeds.

5. (a) 1. Forgiveness – pardoning the offender with no condition when remorse or confession or
admission of guilt is made.
2. Be prepared to have misunderstanding or dispute resolved peacefully.
3. Avoid unnecessary arguments and disputes.
4. Use of dialogue devoid of vulgar language and mockery
5. Taking part in workshops and seminars on peace-building to develop skills for getting on well
with others.
6. Being a role model by showing good character traits of respect, love, compassion etc.
7. Being sympathetic, tolerant and accommodative (open-mindedness)
8. Restoration, reparation, and payment of compensation
9. Admission of guilt and promise of not doing the wrong things again.

(b). 1. It leads to the release of guilt

2. It brings restoration of broken relationships
3. It promotes unity and peace
4. It leads to respect and trust in the individual
5. It enables a person to receive forgiveness.
6. It helps save a person from eternal punishment.

6. (a) Decency is an acceptable way of behavior in a given society or community. It includes

habits that show respect, honesty etc towards people.

(b) 1. Decent and appropriate dressing

2. Proper eating habits and manners
3. Greeting the proper way
4. The use of polite words and tone in communication
5. Being respectful and showing appreciation

(c) 1. It serves as the basis for gaining self-respect.

2. IT makes individuals gain respect from others
3. It makes one earn trust and confidence of others
4. It gets individuals closer to God/ It attracts blessings from God
5. It shows that people are well trained and brought up
6. The community expects members to be decent all the time
7. It promotes togetherness and peace in the society.

7. (a)1. Respect for one another regardless of age, social or economic status in the family.
2. Obeying the family rules and regulations, children must obey their parents and elders.
3. Good communication among members.
4. Cooperation and love other members of the family
5. Giving support to others in times of difficulties, e.g. financially etc.
6. Members must avoid selfishness and greed
7. Forgiveness to foster peace and unity among members.
8. Tolerance for each other in the family.

(b) 1. It promotes peace, unity and progress and happiness and all members feel free to
communicate with one another.
2. The family gains respect from other families and become role model to them.
3. Members will work hard to defend and protect the good name of the family
4. It enables the weak and poor members to seek for help from privileged ones.
5. It ensures security against external aggression and attacks.
6. It promotes progress of the family.

8. (a) 1. Scripture union

2. Catholic Youth organization
3. Methodist youth fellowship
4. Baptist youth Association
5. Pentecost Youth movement
6. Charismatic renewal
7. Young Men Christian Association (YMCA)
8. Young women Christian Association (YWCA)
9. Young people’s Guild
10. Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Organization
11. Ahmadiyya Students Union
12. Muslim Youth Movement
13. Ghana Muslim Students Association
14. Asafo Companies

(b) 1. Members learn to be disciplined and avoid social vices.

2. They teach members to be committed to their faith.
3. Communal spirit and patriotism are learned by members.
4. They teach stewardship and need to care for others
5. They teach/ensure peace and stability in the community
6. They teach holiness
7. They instill sincerity in the people
8. They teach members to be courageous
9. They enforce unity and love
10. They teach the spirit of hard work
11. They teach members to persevere and endure
12. They teach members to be truthful and honest.