2023 BECE RME Questions and Answers To Revise For The First Paper

2023 BECE RME Questions and Answerr To Revise For The First Paper. Note That these Are Not Leaked Questions and Answers, But Ghana Education News Special Mock is Conducted For BECE candidates.

1. (a) Explain four attributes of God from the Christian point of view [12 marks]
(b) Outline four ways Christians demonstrate the attributes of God in their lives. [8 marks]
2. (a) Outline any four activities involved in Islamic worship. [8 marks]
(b) Explain any four advantages of worship to the Muslim. [12 marks]
3. (a) Explain four features of traditional religious homes. [12 marks]
(b) State four benefits that can be derived from interacting with members of other religions.
[8 marks]

2023 BECE RME Questions and Answers To Revise For The First Paper
SECTION B
MORAL LIFE
Answer one question only from this section.
4. (a) Mention four good deeds that merit a reward. [8 marks]
(b) Identify four effects of rewards. [12 marks]
5. (a) Describe four processes involved in showing repentance. [10 marks]
(b) Outline four reasons for showing regret for one’s wrong deeds. [10 marks]
6. (a) Explain four ways by which people can comport themselves. [12 marks]
(b) State four reasons why you should comport yourself. [8 marks]

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SECTION C
SOCIAL LIFE
Answer one question only from this section
7. (a) List four factors that promote good family relationship [8 marks]
(b) Explain four benefits of healthy relationship among family members. [12 marks]
8. (a) Outline four reasons why naming ceremony is important in your community. [12 marks]
(b) State four factors to be considered when choosing a name for a child. [8 marks]
9. (a) What is recreation? [8 marks]
(b) Give four advantages of recreation. [12 marks]

RIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION 2
ESSAY
ANSWERS
SECTION A
RELIGION

1. (a) Explain four attributes of God from the Christian point of view [12 marks]
(Write an essay in at least four (4) paragraphs to explain any four of these points)
SUGGESTED POINTS FOR YOUR ESSAY
(i) Give general definition of Attributes of God
(ii) Give four (4) specific attributes of God such as
 Omnipotent,
 Omniscient,
 Omnipresent,
 All- Loving,
 Alpha and Omega,
 Dependable,
 Merciful / Gracious
 Creator
 Most holy/ righteous, etc.
(iii) In separate paragraphs, define each of the four (4) attributes and explain in detail, giving
examples. For instance, Omnipotent God means God is all powerful. Therefore,
 God has all the power to do whatever he decides.
 His power is unlimited and everlasting
 His power controls the entire world.
 Whatever He says happens
 He is the maker of the world and He is the one who will end it.
(b) Outline four ways Christians demonstrate the attributes of God in their lives [8 marks]

2023 BECE RME Questions and Answers To Revise For The First Paper

SUGGESTED POINTS FOR YOUR ESSAY
Define the Attributes of God and give examples (at least two)
Explain how Christians demonstrate each one of the four attributes of God you chose in four paragraphs.
(i) Omnipresent God means God is everywhere and can see everything.
Therefore Christians try to
 do the right thing wherever they are, since God can see them.
 speak the truth and be at right places all the time be sincere to God, especially concerning their sins and worries
 communicate with Him (by prayer) wherever they find themselves.
 avoid doing bad things like gossip, lies, stealing, etc
(ii) Merciful / Compassionate – This means God forgives us and gives us what we do not even deserveChristians therefore try to
 be merciful to (forgive) others,
 tolerate the negative behaviours of others.
 be gracious to others – offer help to those who may not even deserve it.
(iii) Creator – This means God is the originator (maker) of everything. And He has given usthe power to invent so many things out of His creation.
Christians therefore try to
 be innovative and creative
 offer solutions to problems within their environment
 preserve the things that God has created, such as rivers, trees, wildlife, etc.
(iv) Love – This means that God has strong affection for us and therefore does all things for us to live well. Christians therefore try to
 love others, just as God has loved them
 offer help to everyone, including even strangers
 sacrifice their time, energy, possessions, etc, for the sake of others who might need them
(v) Most Holy / Righteous – This means that God has no sin in Him. Christians therefore try to
 be righteous in all ways – do the right things at the right time, in the right way and under the right circumstances.
 avoid temptations or situations that can lead to temptations.
(vi) Protector – This means God shields us from danger. Christians therefore try to
 protect the vulnerable in the society like the orphans, widows and the destitute.
 defend the cause of the voiceless in society

2. (a) Outline any four activities involved in Islamic worship [8 marks](State / briefly explain any four of these points)
(i) Call to worship by Muezzin / Azan
(ii) Performance of ablution / wuzu / wudu / tayamun
(iii) Congregational prayers led by Imams.
(iv) Recitation of Quranic verses.
(v) Preaching during Friday prayers / Khutba / Juma
(vi) Facing the Kaba when praying
(b) Explain any four advantages of worship to the Muslim. [12 marks]
(Write an essay of at least four paragraphs to state and briefly explain any four of these points)
(i) It draws the Muslim closer to Allah each day.
(ii) It encourages discipline in a Muslim’s life.
(iii) The Muslim gets a sense of direction, security and protection.
(iv) It provides counselling in times of need
(v) It brings a sense of belongingness or identity.
(vi) It provides opportunity to share faith and values together.
(vii) It gives confidence to face life.
(viii) Worship gives joy, happiness and satisfaction in the heart.
(ix) It brings unity to the believers
(x) It makes the Muslim have respect for authority.
(xi) It helps to demonstrate obedience to the commands of Allah.
(xii) An opportunity to exercise the body.
(xiii) It attracts blessings from Allah.
(xiv) It leads to forgiveness of sin
3. (a) Explain four features of traditional religious homes. [12 marks]
(Write an essay in at least four (4) paragraphs explaining, with examples, any four features)

SUGGESTED POINTS FOR YOUR ESSAY
First define a traditional religious home
 The presence of smaller gods / idols.
 The use of proverbs, myths, storytelling is very common in these homes
 The performance of sacrifices and libation
 The belief in totems and destiny
 Celebration of festivals and religious rites are common
(b) State four benefits that can be derived from interacting with members of other religions.
[8 marks](Note: State and briefly explain)
(Write complete and meaningful sentences)
Introduction
Religion is a set of beliefs held and worship of a superhuman by a group of people.
eg. Christianity, Islam, African Traditional Religion, Buddhism etc.
 It brings religious tolerance
 It reduces terrorism
 It leads to unity and development
 It increases our understanding and tolerance of other religions
 It leads to peaceful co-existence
 It widens our scope of knowledge
 It opens our minds to new ways of doing things

2023 BECE RME Questions and Answers To Revise For The First Paper

SECTION B
MORAL LIFE
4. (a) Good deeds that merit a reward.
(i) Greeting and showing respect to everyone one meets.
(ii) Going to school / work early / punctually
(iii) Going to school regularly
(iv) Doing one’s homework properly
(v) Doing one’s school chores diligently and faithfully
(vi) Dressing neatly and decently
(vii) Excelling in one’s test or examination
(viii) Assisting / helping friends with their school work whenever they need help.
(ix) Reporting people who do bad deeds to the appropriate authority
(x) Doing one’s house chores diligently and faithfully
(xi) Obeying instructions from elderly people
(xii) Surrendering one’s seat in a bus or at a gathering for an elderly person
(xiii) Disposing of litter in a proper way
(xiv) Keeping our bodies and surroundings clean and tidy at all times
(xv) Using water and electricity wisely.
(b) Effects of rewards.

Positive
(i) It makes the recipient feel appreciated / recognized
(ii) It encourages the recipient to do more of whatever good deed brought the reward.
(iii) It brings honour to the recipient and his well-wishers
(iv) It motivates others to work harder / do better in order for them to also receive awards

Negative
(v) It can lead to complacency / arrogance in the recipient.(vi) It can lead to corruption in the system
(vii) It can generate evil feelings / intentions, such as envy / jealousy against the recipient
(viii) It can cause others to ridicule (laugh at) the recipient if the reward is not appropriate /
undesirable
5. (a) Describe four processes involved in showing repentance. [10 marks]
(Write a short essay in at least four (4) paragraphs describing, with examples, the four processes)

2023 BECE RME Questions and Answers To Revise For The First Paper
SUGGESTED POINTS FOR YOUR ESSAY
Introduction
Define the word repentance.
(i) Realize / admit fault or sin committed
(ii) Show deep regret for action
(iii) Request for pardon from the offended person or God
(iv) Make a strong resolution not to repeat the act.
(b) Outline four reasons for showing regret for one’s wrong deeds [10 marks]
(Write an essay in at least four (4) paragraphs outlining in detail any four reasons)

SUGGESTED POINTS FOR YOUR ESSAY
Introduction
Define the word regret and give examples
• To mend broken hearts of the offended person and broken relationship with God.
• To ensure unity and peace
• To bring about forgiveness
• To avoid hatred and resentment
• To save a person from eternal destruction
• To regain trust
6. (a) Explain four ways by which people can comport themselves. [12 marks]
(Write an essay in paragraphs to explain four points – Give situations, where and when to
show these behaviours)

2023 BECE RME Questions and Answers To Revise For The First Paper
SUGGESTED POINTS FOR YOUR ESSAY
(First define comportment and give examples)
Comportment is one’s ability to behave in a manner that brings self- respect Control of one’s temper
 Eating at the right place and at the right time
 Disposing of refuse in the proper way – putting into rubbish bins
 Freeing one’s bowels at the appropriate places
 Avoiding fighting in public
 Apologizing for one’s mistakes
 Showing respect for authority
 Paying attention in class or at meetings
 Respecting the views of others
 Dressing appropriately for an occasion
 Greeting and respecting others
 Speaking politely to others., etc
(b) Four reasons why you should comport yourself. [8 marks]
(Note: State and briefly explain)
(Write complete and meaningful sentences)
 It brings respect to oneself
 It brings favour
 It allows one to fit into a group
 It enhances good relationship
 Comportment enhances orderliness and peace
 It brings blessings from man and God etc.

SECTION C
SOCIAL LIFE
7. (a) Four factors that promote good family relationship [8 marks]
(Note: First define good family relationship)
(Briefly explain four of these points.)
a) Tolerance
b) Respect for the elderly
c) Sharing
d) Commitment
e) Obedience
f) Love
g) Socialization(b) Four benefits of healthy relationship among family members. [12 marks]
(Write an essay in at least four (4) paragraphs explaining any four benefits, with examples)

2023 BECE RME Questions and Answers To Revise For The First Paper
SUGGESTED POINTS FOR YOUR ESSAY
a) It leads to peace and harmony
b) It promotes family projects
c) It strengthens the family bond
d) It allows one to get good moral training
e) It enables family members to support one another in times of need.
f) It brings respect and honour to the family.
g) It reduces the tendency for waywardness among family members
h) It brings both physical and spiritual blessings
8. (a) Four reasons why naming ceremony is important in your community. [12 marks]
(Write an essay in at least four (4) paragraphs explaining any four reasons, with examples)

SUGGESTED POINTS FOR YOUR ESSAY
(Note: First define naming ceremony with examples)
(i) It gives the child a name as his/her identity
(ii) It initiates the child into the family and community
(iii) It is used to dedicate the child to God.
(iv) It promotes unity among the family members
(v) It promotes socialization among well-wishers.
(vi) It is used to seek protection and blessings for the child.
(vii) It provides the chance for well-wishers to contribute towards the upkeep of the child
(viii) It brings respect and honour to the parents and family
(b) Four factors to be considered when choosing a name for a child. [8 marks]
(State and briefly explain)
(i) Day of birth
(ii) Tribe of family
(iii) Family name
(iv) The meaning of name
(v) Sex or gender of child
(vi) Religion of family
(vii) Circumstance of birth
9. (a) What is recreation? [8 marks]Recreation is the act of refreshing oneself after an activity or work. It includes the activities one
does to have fun and entertainment. It is also a period of revitalizing oneself.
Examples of recreational activities are playing cards, oware, tennis, swimming, reading, etc
(b) Give four advantages of recreation. [12 marks]
(Write an essay in at least four (4) paragraphs using any four advantages)

2023 BECE RME Questions and Answers To Revise For The First Paper
SUGGESTED POINTS FOR YOUR ESSAY
(i) It relaxes our body and mind
(ii) It makes us regain our energy for work.
(iii) It promotes friendship among family and friends
(iv) It gives the opportunity to develop talents
(v) It helps us entertain ourselves
(vi) It makes us enjoy nature (our natural environment)
(vii) It serves as a time for reflecting on our lives