2023 BECE RME Questions and Answers (SECTION A) To Revise For The First Paper
Religious and Moral Education 1
OBJECTIVE TEST
45 minutes
1. Jesus Christ began his ministry at the age of
A. 12
B. 25
C. 30
D. 33
2. The Gye Nyame symbol of the Akan signifies that God is
A. all-loving
B. all-merciful
C. all-powerful
D. all-seeing
3. According to the Bible, heavenly bodies were created on the
A. third day
B. fourth day
C. fifth day
D. sixth day
4. One of the reasons why God created the sea is to
A. beautify the environment
B. provide habitat for some animals
C. generate hydroelectric power
D. reduce soil erosion
5. The teachings of Prophet Mohammed are found in the
A. Kalima
B. Ijmah
C. Hadith
D. Sura
6. Eid-ul-Adha is celebrated by Muslims to
A. mark Abraham’s sacrifice to Allah
B. remember the death of Mohommed
C. remember the birth of Mohammed
D. mark the end of Ramadan
7. On what occasion do Muslims perform the Janazah prayer?
A. Before a Muslim travels
B. During Friday worship
C. When a Muslim dies
D. After observing a fast
8. Which of the ten commandments instructs Christians to be content with what they have?
A. FirstB. Tenth
C. Eighth
D. Fourth
9. God blessed and made the Sabbath holy because it was the day
A. the Israelites fought their wars
B. for settling all disputes
C. Moses received the Ten Commandments
D. that God rested from creation
10. Which of the following succeeded Muhammad?
A. Abdullah
B. Musa Muhammad
C. Abubakar
D. Issa Ibrahim
11. Christians believe in Jesus Christ because He
A. had a virgin birth
B. came to save humankind from their sins
C. overcame death on the holy cross
D. could perform many miracles
12. Puberty rites should be encouraged because it
A. links the youth into adulthood
B. promotes chastity among the youth
C. makes the youth look more attractive
D. helps the youth to become rich
13. The period of courtship in marriage is meant for
A. the couple to know each other
B. convincing parents of both parties
C. the presentation of gifts to friends
D. the payment of the knocking fee
14. Traditional worshippers remember their ancestors by
A. fasting and praying to them
B. offering them food and drinks
C. singing of songs and praises
D. calling their names always
15. Dirges as a traditional song is sung to
A. praise and hail chiefs
B. hoot at people with evil spirits
C. recreate and entertain people
D. sympathize with bereaved families16. Which religion believes that God moved away from the earth because of the activities of
humankind?
A. Christianity
B. Hinduism
C. Buddhism
D. Traditional
17. The first Jewish temple was built by
A. David
B. Saul
C. Solomon
D. Samuel
18. Festivals are celebrated every year in order to
A. make the people happy
B. thank the gods for a successful year
C. punish the wrong doers in the community
D. adore a new year
19. It is believed that burying the dead with money helps him to
A. pay his debtors in the spiritual world
B. pay for his fare to cross the river to the other world
C. pay the ancestors for welcoming him
D. take care of his needs
20. You should not talk when eating because you
A. may lose your mother
B. will expose the food in your mouth
C. may get choked by the food
D. will become dumb later
21. The importance of naming ceremony is to
A. announce that a woman has delivered
B. ask for future suitors for the child
C. make known to the society the additional mouth to be fed
D. give the child an identity
22. One of the roles of the ancestor is to
A. ensure harmony in the family
B. raise more ancestors from the family
C. give authority to the people
D. settle our debts
2023 BECE RME Questions and Answers (SECTION A) To Revise For The First Paper
23. The main cause of diseases in our communities is
A. filth in our surroundings
B. lack of refuse trucks
C. lack of drugs
D. malaria parasites24. The practice of the moral teachings of the various religions will lead to
A. increase in church attendance
B. building of more schools
C. war and violence
D. peace in society
25. Palm Sunday is celebrated to mark the
A. birth of Jesus Christ
B. resurrection of Jesus from the dead
C. outpouring of the Holy Spirit
D. joyful journey of Jesus into Jerusalem
26. Christians, Muslims and Traditional worshippers believe that the world was created by
A. Man
B. an angel
C. the Holy Spirit
D. God
27. A person cannot qualify to be an ancestor if he
A. had many wives
B. had many children
C. was very unpopular
D. committed suicide
28. The expression work and happiness means
A. when one works, one becomes happy
B. singing whilst working
C. enjoying the fruits of one’s labour
D. always working
29. Which of the following activities destroys our vegetation?
A. Cutting down trees without replanting
B. Killing birds for game
C. Constructing drains everywhere
D. Clearing the land for building projects
30. Anyone who enters a house is expected to first
A. ask for water
B. remove his sandals
C. offer greetings
D. ask for a seat
2023 BECE RME Questions and Answers (SECTION A) To Revise For The First Paper
31. Traditional believers wear charms and talismans
A. to look attractive
B. for special protection
C. to be able to fight in the market
D. for longer life32. Blessed are the meek for they shall
A. obtain mercy
B. be satisfied
C. see God
D. inherit the earth
33. The essence of Zakat is to
A. cater for the needy
B. offer sacrifice to Allah
C. spread the religion of Islam
D. celebrate the Eid festival
34. The most significant sign of puberty among girls is the
A. development of breast
B. broadening of hips
C. beginning of menstruation
D. growth of pubic hair
35. 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
36. Behaviour patterns of individuals approved by society are known as
A. Rituals
B. moral values
C. taboos
D. sacrament
37. All the religions in Ghana believe in
A. Jesus Christ
B. the Supreme God
C. the Prophet Muhammed
D. the Rain God
38. The most important requirement for a happy and prosperous life is
A. courage
B. hard work
C. loyalty
D. respect
2023 BECE RME Questions and Answers (SECTION A) To Revise For The First Paper
39. Mourners from the cemetery wash their hands before entering funeral house again to
A. break relations with the dead
B. show that they are among the living
C. announce their return from the cemetery
D. cleanse themselves from any curse
40. The most important rite in an Islamic marriage is the
A. presentation of household utensils to the bride
B. delivery of wedding sermon during the feast
C. payment of the dowry
D. celebration of the marriage feast
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2023 BECE RME Questions and Answers (SECTION A) To Revise For The First Paper
Religious and Moral Education 1
OBJECTIVE TEST
ANSWERS
1. B Omnipotence
2. C all-powerful
3. B fourth day
4. B provide habitat for some animals
5. C Hadith
6. A mark Abraham’s sacrifice to Allah
7. C when a Muslim dies
8. B Tenth
9. D that God rested from creation
10. C Abubakr
11. B came to save humankind from their
sins
12. B promotes chastity among the youth
13. A the couple to know each other
14. B offering them food and drinks
15. D sympathize with bereaved families
16. D Traditional
17. C Solomon
18. B thank the gods for a successful year
19. B pay his fare to cross the river to the
other world
20. C may get choked by the food
21. D give the child an identity
22. A ensure harmony in the family
23. A filth in our surroundings
24. D peace in society
25. D joyful journey of Jesus into
Jerusalem
26. D God
27. D committed suicide
28. C enjoying the fruits of one’s labour
29. A Cutting down trees without
replanting
30. C offer greetings
31. B for special protection
32. D inherit the earth
33. A cater for the needy
34. C beginning of menstruation
35. A needs repentance for forgiveness
36. B moral values
37. B the Supreme God
38. B Hard work
39. D cleanse themselves from any curse
40. C payment of the dowry