FEB, 2020 RELIGIOUS & MORAL EDUCATION 1HOUR 45MINUTES

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 Essay 1 hour
This paper consists of three sections: A, B and C.
Answer three questions only, choosing one question from each section.

SECTION A
RELIGION
Answer one question only from this section
1. a. Explain the usefulness of the following as created by God:
i. plants
ii. rivers
iii. sun
iv. animals
b. What four (4) steps can you take to preserve plants in your
environment?
2. a. Describe the mode of prayer in Islamic religion 12 marks
b. Mention three (3) reasons why people take part in worship 8 marks
3. a. Describe the Odwira festival of the people of Akuapem.14 marks
b. List three (3) reasons why the festival is celebrated 6 marks
SECTION B
MORAL LIFE
Answer one question only from this section
4. a. Mention five(5) school rules. 10 marks
b. Stave five (5) regulations of the house 10 marks

5. a. Narrate the parable of the sower. 9 marks

b. How is the parable of the sower interpreted? 9 marks

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c. State two (2) moral lessons that can be learnt from the parable of the
sower 2 marks

6. a. What is courtesy? 2 marks

b. Give five (5) practical ways of showing courtesy 10 marks
c. State four (4) significance of courtesy 8 marks

SECTION C
SOCIAL LIFE
Answer one question only from this section
7. a. What is leisure time? 2 marks
b. Mention five (5) ways of spending leisure time profitably 10 marks
c. Mention four (4) importance of leisure 8 marks

8. a. What are manners? 2 marks

b. Name four (4) habits that make good manners 6 marks
c. State three (3) benefits of good manners 6 marks
d. i. Define greeting 2 marks
ii. Give two (2) importance of greeting in the society 4 marks

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 Religious and Moral Education 1
Objective Test
45 minutes
1. Christians, Muslims, Traditional worshippers believes that the world
was created by …………….
A. man B. an angle C. the holy spirit D. God
2.Which religion believe that God moved from the earth because of the
activities of mankind?
A. Christian B. Islam C. Traditional D. Hinduism
3. Which attribute of God shows that he has the whole world at his
hands?
A. Omnipotence B. Omnipresence Faithfulness D. Kindness
4. All religions teach mankind to be steward of the earth and to ……
A. care for it B. build on it C. make it fertile D. farm on it
5. Obedience to the laws of the state can make us …………….
A. fearful and honest citizens B. gentile and loving citizens
C. patriotic and good citizens D. simple and God-fearing citizens
6. The legendary Tsali performed his magical powers in and around
A. Agbozome B. Akpafu C. Anloga D. Tsiame
7. The Israelites were finally led to the land of Egypt by …………
A. Moses B. Jacob C. Joshua D. Abraham
8. Agya Ahor is a great traditional personality of the ……….

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A. Ashantis B. Fantes C. Gas D. Ewes
9. Which of the following is not true about Jesus Christ? He ………
A. was born on Christmas day B. ascended into Heaven
C. was baptized by John the Baptist D. cured blind Bartimaeus
10. The people of Adaklu celebrates the festival of ……………..
A. Tedudu B. Glidzi C. Hogbetsotso D. Kundum
11. Christians, Muslims, Traditional worshippers believes that the world
was created by …………….
A. man B. God C.an angle D. the holy spirit

12. Which religion believe that God moved from the earth because of
the activities of mankind?
A. Christianity B. Islam C.Hindu D. Traditional
13. Which attribute of God shows that he has the whole world at his
hands?
A. Omnipotence B. Omnipresence C. Gracious D.
Omniscience
14. To become a Christian. one must ………………
A. be confirmed B. say the Lord’s prayer C. be baptized
D. recite the Apostle creed
15. According to the Bible, God created man and woman on the …..
A. first day B. second day C. third day D. sixth day
16. The patriarch described as “the great man of faith” was ………
A. Jacob B. David C. Moses D. Abraham
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17. Which of the following people was not a disciple of Jesus?
A. Paul B. Peter C. Mathew D. James
18. A Muslim prayer observed after sunset is ……………
A. Maghrib B. Asr C. Zuhr D. Isha
19. Alhaji Seidu wilfully gives to the poor and the needy, he observes
the Islamic practice of
A. Hajj B. Zakar C, Salat D. Ramadan
20. If you want to talk to God, you must talk to the wind. This
traditional proverbs means that God is …………..
A. omnipotent B. everything C. the creator D. listener
21. The biblical commandment which has a promise of blessing is …….
A. remember the Sabbath B. honour your father and mother
C. not to commit adultery D. not to make for yourself graven images
22. In Christianity, the sky, seas, animals and other living things came
into being through …………….
A. the laws of God B. God’s command C. natural order D.
the lesser gods
23. Ablution is done before prayers in order to ……………
A. have prayers answered in time B. ensure purity of the body
C. get closer to Allah D. win the favour of Allah
24. The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us to ………….
A. forgive others B. be helpful to others
C. show gratitude to others D. be time conscious
25. The traditional man wears talisman in order to ……………
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A. give birth to children B. become rich
C. seek protection against enemies D. bring peace and love to his
family
26. Which of these can cause marriages to break ?
A. Faithfulness B. Understanding C. Respect D. Physical
assault
27.The most important moral value in Christianity is …………
A. humility B. respect C. obedience D. love
28. One effect of corruption in society is that it ……………..
A. makes people rich B. provides jobs for people
C. helps the country to develop D. puts wrong people in positions
29. Which of the following is true about money? It is …………..
A. a state property B. an individual property C. a sign of respect
D. used to show how wealthy a person is
30. The best way to promote good relation in life is to …………..
A. accumulate wealth B. fight for one’s right always
C. be very strict on others D. develop the spirit of responsibility
31. An organized system of practices and worship for the supreme God
is called …………..
A. Religious B. Deity C. Power D. Salvation
32. Which of the following is not a type of religion?
A. Christianity B. Islam C. Traditional D. Idol worship
33. The new testament of the Bible was first written in ……………
A. Aramaic B. Greek C. Hebrew D. English
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34. The first five books of Moses are referred to as …………..
A. Hexateuch B. Diteuch C. Pentateuch D. Heptateuch
35. The number of books in the Bible are …………..
A. 23 B. 32 C. 62 D. 66
36. Household chores are done mainly by the ………………
A. grandmother B. mother C. father D. children
37. A proverb is a wise saying meant to ………………
A. test endurance B. enrich the mind C. praise people D.
worship God

38. Mount Calvary was the place where Jacob ……………….

A. ascended to heaven B. was crucified
C. was transfigured D. preached his last sermon
39. Smoking is discouraged because it ……………..
A. results in respiratory problems B. attract HIV virus
C. leads to sexual promiscuity D. destroy the blood group of
people
40. Filial responsibility refers to one’s duty as a ………………….
A. father or mother B. member of a society
C. son or a daughter D. member of the church

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