1.
On the fifth day of creation, God commanded
lights to appear in the sky to separate day from night
water and air to be filled with many kinds of living creatures
water to come together in one place so that the land will appear
the waters under the firmament to separate from that above the firmament
2.
The omnipresence of God means that He is
everywhere
all knowing
always alive
all powerful
3.
All the three main religions in Ghana believe strongly in
angels
ancestors
destiny
righteousness
4.
One of the main reasons why Christians pray is to ask God to
let them fight their enemies
forgive them their sins
draw them closer to their friends
give them more wealth
5.
The most important rite in an Islamic marriage is the
presentation of household utensils to the bride
delivery of wedding sermon during the feast
payment of the dowry
celebration of the marriage feast
6.
In Islam a Muslim must offer prayers
six times daily
five times daily
four times daily
three times daily
7.
A traditional believer sacrifices when he
pours libation to the gods
offers food and living things to the gods
sings dirges to the dead
wins a fortune
8.
Christians believe in Jesus Christ because He
had a virgin birth
came to save humankind from their sins
overcame death on the holy cross
could perform many miracles
9.
One of the best advantages of celebrating festivals is to
come together to fight for one‟s rights
help organize funerals well
train the youth in defending the community
continue with the traditions
10.
A naming ceremony gives the new-born baby
a position in the family
an identity in the family
a home to stay
reunion with the community
11.
Palm Sunday is celebrated to mark the
birth of Jesus Christ
outpouring of the Holy Spirit
joyful journey of Jesus into Jerusalem
resurrection of Jesus from the dead
12.
Id-ul-Fitr in Islam is the feast of
sacrifice on 10th of Zul-Hijjah
breaking the Fast of Ramadan
Ramadan in which the Quran was revealed
the Prophet‟s birthday on 12th of Rabii Al-Awwal
13.
The traditionalist believes that his destiny can be changed if he
is born again into Christianity
could consult the gods
becomes a wizard
is well educated
14.
For the Muslim to gain salvation, he must
confess very often
observe the teachings of Islam
marry not more than five women
help his neighbour to go on a Hajj
15.
The importance of performing funeral rites is that it
helps the dead to join the ancestors
avoids more deaths in the family
opens the way for the dead to go to heaven
enables the dead to resurrect on the last day
16.
A person cannot qualify to be an ancestor if he
had many wives
had many children
was very unpopular
committed suicide
17.
The best way to pray during worship is to
face the east and in reverence
kneel with arms open and humbly
be humble and sincere
remove your sandals
18.
The Islamic practice by which wealthy Muslims show concern for the poor and the needy is
Tawaf
Zakat
Hajj
Salat
19.
All the laws which Moses gave to Israel can be found in the Books of
Genesis, Exodus and Numbers
Genesis, Deuteronomy and Numbers
Genesis, Deuteronomy and Leviticus
Exodus, Leviticus and Deuteronomy
20.
A Muslim performs Tayammum when h
is late to the mosque
vitiates his wudu
cannot find water
meets the Imam in the mosque
21.
The extended family meets often to
name a new-born baby
share family property
select a new chief
elect the head of the family
22.
As a child of the state, you have the right to
vote
education
work
worship
23.
As pupils, we should use our leisure time to
play games
do our homework
do household chores
go to church
24.
The expression work and happiness means
when one works, one becomes happy
enjoying the fruits of one‟s labour
singing whilst working
always working
25.
In order to live in harmony with family members, we must be
respectful
brave
courageous
faithful
26.
One important responsibility as a member of a religious group is to
sweep the meeting place everyday
gather the youth and talk to them
obey the rules of the religion
attend church service always
27.
In a matrilineal home, the head of the family is the
father
aunt
uncle
mother
28.
The institution of authority in the society ensures
peace and order
good religious lives
a healthy environment
respect for adults
29.
We can avoid conflicts in our communities by
talking to our enemies
ignoring trouble makers
going to the courts
settling our differences peacefully
30.
Which of the following is a symptom of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)?
Sleeping very often
Suffering from the waist
Rapid loss of weight
Strong pains in the abdomen
31.
A happy and prosperous life depends on
obedience
respect
courage
hard work
32.
Which of the following behaviours does not show courtesy?
Respect for age group
Apologising for mistakes
Helping the aged
Being aggressive
33.
Which of the following activities destroys our vegetation?
Cutting down trees without replanting
Killing birds for game
Constructing drains everywhere
Clearing the land for building projects
34.
To overcome teenage pregnancy, a girl should
avoid sex completely
attend hospital regularly
be obedient and hardworking
be well educated on sex
35.
Which of the following is an example of a hard drug?
Chloroquine
Coffee
Alcohol
Cocaine
36.
Commitment can best be explained as an act of
devoting oneself to something
accepting one‟s faults publicly
fighting for one‟s basic rights
showing forgiveness
37.
Blessed are the meek for they shall
see God
obtain mercy
inherit the earth
enter the kingdom of heaven
38.
A patriotic citizen is one who is
loyal and law abiding
loyal and hospitable to strangers
loving and willing to die for the nation
respectful in the community
39.
Which of the following is the best way of handling money?
Keeping it under the breast
tying it in a handkerchief
Crumpling it into a savings box
Folding it neatly into the pocket
40.
One good reason for the establishment of the Catholic Youth Organisation (CYO) is to
serve as soldiers to defend the church
foster unity among the priests
perform cultural dances in the church
teach the young about the tradition of the church
This paper consists of three sections: A. B and C. Answer three questions only, choosing one question from each section.
All questions carry equal marks. Answer all the questions in your answer booklet.
Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material.
Answer one question only from this section.
a)
State any five of the Ten Commandments.
b)
Explain why these commandments are important.
a)
Describe how witchcraft is acquired.
b)
State four reasons why people believe in witches and wizards.
a)
What is revelation in Islam?
b)
Identify the importance of revelation to the Muslim.
Answer one question only from this section.
a)
Describe how Ghanaians greet each other.
b)
Show the importance of greetings in the society.
a)
Explain the responsibilities of a child to the community.
b)
Give five reasons why children are punished.
a)
Give five examples of bad deeds.
b)
What are the effects of such bad deeds?
Answer one question only from this section.
a)
Identify any three types of work.
b)
Describe any four ways by which the spirit of hard work can be developed.
a)
What is a human right?
b)
Describe how any three rights of the child can be protected.