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PAPER 1
45 minutes
1.
During classroom activities, several behaviours were noticed. Which of these behaviours showed lack of good manners?
Interrupting someone while they are speaking
Greeting teachers politely when they arrive
Saying please and thank you when requesting for help
Waiting patiently for your turn during a discussion
2.
Which of the following is the best way a student can use leisure?
Attend extra classes
Attend church services
Acquire new skills
Perform house chores
3.
Which of these drugs is commonly abused by individuals?
Heroin
Caffeine
Ibuprofen
Paracetamol
4.
Communities celebrate festivals for many reasons. Which one of these does not align with the reason for which your community celebrates its festivals?
Giving thanks to the gods for favours received
Comparing the achievements of the living and the dead
Planning for developmental projects in the community
Promoting family and community reunion
5.
During a school festival, students from different religions were tasked to plan a presentation. Which approach would best demonstrate religious tolerance in this case?
Assigning mixed religion groups to encourage collaboration
Allowing students to form their own groups
Letting only students of one religion lead the festival
Separating students strictly by religion for all activities
6.
In order to promote peaceful co-existence among members of different religions, there is the need to
be tolerant of each other's beliefs.
bear witness of your beliefs to other people.
help spread other's beliefs.
report activities of other religions to your religious authority.
7.
Kwame took his friend's pen without asking and later realized that what he did was wrong. What should he do as the first step if he wants to make things right?
Admit that he was wrong
Ask his teacher to punish him
Buy a new pen for his friend
Promise his friend he would never repeat his mistake
8.
A parent wants to give their new born baby a name. What factor should they consider the most important?
Date of the baby's birth
Age of the baby
Their tribe as parents
The place of birth of the baby
9.
Fatima wants to learn how Prophet Muhammed (SAW) prayed and behaved in his daily life. Which source should she study?
Hadith
Fiqh
Sunnah
Qu'ran
10.
Which of the following traditional leaders saved his people from the hands of a wicked king?
Okomfo Anokye
Egya Ahor
Togbe Tsali
Toha Zie
11.
What quality did Joseph display when he welcomed his brothers after many years?
Forgiveness
Courage
Generosity
Wisdom
12.
A teacher explains that God's titles help people to understand who He is. Which of these actions shows how this knowledge can be applied?
Praying and glorifying God
Following traditions carefully
Respecting God and helping others
Using it to guide decisions
13.
Which of these actions best reflects Yaa Asantewaa's leadership qualities?
Leading a group to challenge unfair treatment collectively
Helping individuals to navigate difficulties on their own
Suggesting improvements without coordinating with others
Writing about fairness and justice in a school publication
14.
A friend wants to start a program to help the less privileged in his community. How can she apply Khadijah's example. By
mentoring the children while supporting the programme
encouraging others to participate and contribute actively
offering both moral and material support to initiative
organizing resources and planning the programme effectively
15.
In a traditional society, certain rule are made to control the behaviour of members. Which of the following best describe these prohibitions?
Rules that are meant for only visitors
Ideas that are meant for only leaders
Rules that stop people from doing wrong
Suggestions for things people might like to do
16.
Which of the following is believed to be the most important part of performing Muslim prayer (Salat)? Performance of
Tarawih
Ruku
Taslim
Wudu
17.
Which of the following explanations best justifies the fact that low self-esteem can lead to drug abuse? Low self-esteem
can increase vulnerability to negative influences.
causes unavoidable addiction.
immediately results in criminal activities.
prevents student from socializing entirely.
18.
The family system in every society is functional in the following ways except
procreation.
institution of reward system.
provision of basic needs.
socialization.
19.
Mr Ansah pays part of his salary into a fund every month. Which benefit is he most likely to gain making this contribution after retirement?
Personal investment
Educational funding
Capital for business
Financial security
20.
The Bible teaches that God created the sun, moon and stars for specific purposes. Which of the following is not one of the purposes? To
influence human decisions
give light to the earth
separate day from night
serve as objects of human worship
21.
Yaw was warned not to make noise during lessons but he ignored the warning. He was punished as a result. Why was this punishment necessary? It
deterred others from doing same.
embarrassed him in front of others.
made the student fear the teacher.
show that the teacher has authority.
22.
Which of these values can be inferred from the parable of the lost coin?
Hard work always leads to prosperity.
Every individual has great worth.
Material possessions are more important than relationships.
Wealth should be carefully accumulated and protected.
23.
Abu is asked to give money to influence a clerk so he can get his results early but he refused. Which moral value is Abu demonstrating?
Honesty
Fairness
Integrity
Responsibility
24.
The Ewe name for God "Mawu" signifies His being mighty. Which of these actions best explains how this understanding can influence the way people relate to God?
Participate in religious activities
Approach God with reverence
See God as distant
Treat God with seriousness
25.
At a traffic junction, motorists were entreated to obey the traffic police. Why is obeying authority important in this situation? It
gives authority much power.
allows drivers more room to operate.
helps to ensure public safety.
stops people from driving at night.
26.
The following factors are causes of corruption in Ghana except
excessive greed.
desire for popularity.
unhealthy competition.
suicidal tendencies.
27.
Ama always greets politely, listens attentively to classmates and waits patiently for her turn to speak. This behaviour best demonstrates
integrity.
courtesy.
morality.
courage.
28.
Aku wants to buy a bag which is on top of her list, a pencil case and some snacks but her money is not enough to buy everything. What budgeting principles would she be practising if she decides to buy the bag?
Prioritizing
Planning
Saving
Reviewing
29.
Kwame receives 50 cedis as allowance. He decides to keep it safely in his wallet instead of spending it immediately so that he can buy a school bag later. Which characteristic of money is being illustrated here?
Medium of exchange
Acceptability
Unit of account
Store of value
30.
In which of the following ways does protecting forest reserves reflect human's responsibility to God's creation?
Ensuring the survival of the biosphere
Allowing unrestricted logging to support economic growth
Providing space for recreational activities
Replacing natural forest with commercial plantation
31.
Mr and Mrs Akoto often disagree on how to spend money at home. Sometimes, the argument becomes toxic and it is beginning to break their marriage. Which of the following actions do you think can best help them to have a peaceful home?
Avoiding discussion on money matters
Allowing only one person to make decision on money
Complaining to neighbours about the issue
Sharing ideas and making decisions together
32.
Kojo who is fourteen years old has become rebellious and arrogant towards his parents and peers. What may be the possible cause of his behaviour? He is
being influenced by his peers.
being influenced by social media.
going through physical changes at puberty.
undergoing emotional changes at puberty.
33.
People enjoy religious songs for various reasons. Which of these best explains why these songs are meaningful to believers? The songs
help to fulfil their dreams.
connect them to their faith.
help them to put the world behind.
provide them with pleasure.
34.
Amina noticed that students in her school often felt hungry after class. She decided to start selling healthy snacks. Which entrepreneurial skill is Amina applying?
Obedience to rules
Financial management
Opportunity identification
Risk management
35.
Your classmate, Yaw, is always the first to come to School. On days that he is not the first, he tries not to miss school. Which attitude to work is Yaw practising?
Honesty
Diligence
Punctuality
Responsibility
36.
Which of the following is an advantage of the extended family over the nuclear family system? It
ensures that all family members live in the same house.
allows family members to share responsibilities.
makes parents less responsible for their children.
prevents conflicts from happening in the family.
37.
A Muslim community wants to honour a deceased member, which of these actions would reflect their traditional practice?
Performing ghusul
Preventing public viewing
Offering Janazah
Sacrificing a ram
38.
A school is having a challenge in deciding on an activity that would best reflect the key value of Idul-Ad-ha. Which of these activities would you recommend?
Preparing cultural display and traditional meals for celebration
Inviting parents and community members to celebrate with students
Organizing special prayers to mark the festivals
Organizing a seminar on obedience, sacrifice and generosity
39.
According to the creation story, God separated the waters from the waters. What does this separation refer to?
Day and night
Animals and humans
Lands and plants
Sky and sea
40.
During libation, why do the traditional worshippers address their prayers to the ancestor? Because ancestors are believed to be
closer to the gods.
controllers of charm.
god's divinities.
very courageous.
PAPER 2
ESSAY
1 hour
This paper consists of two sections: A and B. Answer three questions in all. Answer question one from section A and any other two questions from section B.
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.
In a small village, people of different religious background lived peacefully, respected each other, joined in each other's festivals and helped one another. When Amani came to the village, he had troubles fitting in because he felt his religious beliefs were better than the others. As a member of the village, you became worried and decided to discuss with your friend in the next village.
(a)
Describe to your friend four actions or behaviours Amani is likely to exhibit because of his beliefs and which are likely to disrupt the peace of the village.
[8 marks]
(b)
Explain to Amani four reasons for which he should reconsider his line of thought.
[12 marks]
SECTION B
Answer two questions only from this section.
Amina, a young woman, had dreams of finding a partner who shared her values and beliefs as a Muslim. She met Abu and after talking for some time, they started thinking of marriage. She shared her plans with you as a friend. As a student of R.M.E:
(a)
explain to her four conditions they would have to meet if they want their marriage to be valid;
[8 marks]
(b)
outline to them two challenges they are likely to encounter as a couple so that they can prepare their minds;
[4 marks]
(c)
advise Amina as a friend on four key principles they would need to practice in their intended marriage to sustain it.
[8 marks]
Akosua lived in a village surrounded by a beautiful forest. On one of the days, she decided to walk through the forest to gather some firewood for the house. She was shocked at what she saw; the once beautiful forest had lost its glory. She went home sad and worried, wondering what might have happened to the forest, and how the village could save it.
(a)
Explain to Akosua four activities the villagers might have engaged in to bring the forest to its current state.
[8 marks]
(b)
State two ways Akosua's village can bring back the glory of the forest.
[4 marks]
(c)
Highlght four reasons in support of why Akosua's village should save the forest.
[8 marks]
Nancy and her friends laughed at an old woman who was struggling with a heavy basket. Later at home, Nancy felt guilty of her actions and told her father about it. Her father encouraged and advised her that the most important thing is taking responsibility of one's actions and taking steps to make amends.
(a)
Identify four deeds apart from what Nancy and her friend did that most young people do which are considered unacceptable in the society.
[8 marks]
(b)
Explain to Nancy four steps she can take if she listens to her father's advice.
[12 marks]
During a visit to their uncle's community, Kofi and Adamu observed how people went about their lives in the community. Throughout their stay, they noticed that there is a way the people lived their lives as if they were being guided by some rules and regulations. They became curious and wondered why people cannot live the way they want as members of the community.
(a)
Outline four of such rules and regulations you may also have in your community as observed by the boys.
[8 marks]
(b)
Advise the boys on four consequences of allowing people to live the way they want.
[12 marks]