LIKELY 2026 BECE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS (RME)

LIKELY 2026 BECE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS (RME)

 RELIGIOUS & MORAL EDUCATION        

                               PAPER 2 (Essay)

 This paper consists of two sections: A and B. Answer three questions, Section A is compulsory and choose 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.

       SECTION A- Compulsory

   ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION                                                         

1. Akwasi is going through a tough time at school and feels very stressed and anxious. He has heard from some friends that taking certain substances or using unprescribed medication can help him feel better temporarily. Akwasi is seeking your advice as a friend:

(a) Explain to Akwasi four reasons for which he should not engage in self-medication. [8 marks]

(b) In your opinion, what four factors may cause a person like Akwasi to consider self-medication? 4 marks

(c). Identify any four positive and healthy things Akwasi  can do to cope with his stress instead. 8 marks

ANSWER ONLY TWO QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION 

2. Kwame Sarpong is a 45-year-old civil servant who has worked at the same government department for fifteen years. His salary is modest, but he has managed to build a three-bedroom house, educate his children up to the tertiary level, and support his younger siblings through apprenticeship training. His colleagues wonder how he achieves so much on his salary.

(a). From the above, identify four virtues demonstrated by Kwame Sarpong. 4 marks

(b). Explain four benefits of financial prudence and good planning. 8 marks

(c). Advise a young person who has just secured his/her first job on four ways to manage his /her finances responsibly 8 marks

3. During a Religious Studies lesson, Afia listened to stories about great women in religion. She became curious about how their lives helped shape their faith and what lessons we can learn from them today.

(a) Outline three contributions of Sarah, the wife of Abraham, to Christianity. 6 marks

(b) In what three ways did Fatima, daughter of Mohammed, contribute to Islam? 6 marks

(c) State four ways we can apply moral lessons from the lives of religious women like Sarah and Fatima, in our daily lives. 8 marks

4. Festivals are significant aspect of Ghanaian culture and heritage. Festivals such as Homowo, Aboakyer, Damba,   Hogbetsotso and Kundum are celebrated annually across various communities. These celebrations bring together people from all walks of life to commemorate historical   events, offer thanksgiving and strengthen community bonds.

  (a). Outline four importance of festivals in Ghanaian communities. 8 marks

 (b). Describe four activities that typically take place during the celebration of a traditional festival. 8 marks

(c). State four reasons why some festivals are gradually losing their significance in modern times. 4 marks

5. Marriage is an institution that involves the union of a man and a woman as husband and wife either by law or by customary rite.

(a) Identify four factors that makes Islamic marriage valid. 8marks

(b) State four importance of marriage rites. [8 marks]

       PAPER 1

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS 

Each question is followed by four options lettered A to D. Find the correct option for each question and shade in pencil on your answer sheet the answer space which bears the same letter as option you have chosen. Give only one answer to each question.

1. "You shall not commit adultery" (Exodus 20:14). This commandment gives caution against adultery, pre-marital and extra-marital sex; this commandment seeks to protect the sanctity or purity of  A. human life B. God C. marriage D. chastity

2. The changes in the way of life as a result of education, population growth, and contact with the outside world: A. have created a complex but balance co-existence of humanity. B. have introduced both positive and negative influences, affecting the moral fabric of the society. C. have made humankind to be more resourceful on how the universe was created in order. D. have opened enough space, and knowledge for man to compete with spirit beings

3. The following modes of worship; meditation, Bible reading, prayer, singing and dancing, offertory, sermon, communion and baptism is an aspect of   A. Indigenous African Religion B. Christianity   C. Hinduism D. Islam

4. An Arabic, expression which means peace be upon him (PBUH) which Muslims use to show reverence to the Prophet Muhammad whenever his name is mentioned or written is A. Sallahu Alaihi Wassalam (SAW). B. Azza wa Jalla  C. Al-Razak D. Al-Awwalu wal A'khiram

5. Offer of libation, sacrifice, prayer, drumming, singing and dancing, incantations, spirit possession, divinations are characteristics of A. Hinduism B. Islam    C. Christianity D. African Traditional Religion.

6. A verbal or written notice showing how good a person is, and therefore should be helped when in need is A. praise B. recommendation C. good deed D. reward

7. Behaviours and attitudes that conforms to the commonly acceptable standards of what is right and acceptable in society is termed as A. reward B. repentance C. moral values D. decency

8. The aims of teaching and Learning Religious and Moral Education include the following except? 

    (i) increasingly develop the ability to respond to religious beliefs and practices in an informed, rational and responsible way 

   (ii) develop an awareness of their creator and purpose of  their very existence 

   (iii) teaching to tilt the learner(s) mindset in order (iv) to indoctrinate their religious ideologies, develop the spirit of teamwork, collaboration and togetherness in nation-building!    A. I, and IV only B. I, II and IV C. all the above D. I, II, III and IV.

9. Invocation of spirits of dead persons to reveal their causes of death and how their properties should be shared is called A. Trial by ordeal B. spirit possession  C. mirror gazing D. necromancy

10. In Islam, Ei-ul-Fitr is a feast of     A. the prophet Muhammad's birthday on 12th of Rabi-al-Awwal. B. Ramadan in which the Qur'an was revealed. C. breaking the fast of Ramadan D. sacrifice of 10th of Ahul-Hijjah

11. A cutlass placed in the hand of the child if he is a boy and a broom if she is a girl during traditional naming ceremony signifies A. norms of the society B. hard work  C. ancestral rites D. humility

12. The sixth Commandment in the "Holy Bible" "You shal not kill" teaches a lesson on 

A. the respect for human life. B. respect and fear of God.  C. man being more valuable than animals. D. punishment for those who kill.

13. A sacrifice offered to redeem the offerer who may be under the anger of ancestors or evil spirits and can also take away the burden or calamity that may have otherwise befallen the offerer is called. A. integrative sacrifice B. substitution sacrifice C. purification sacrifice D. propitiatory sacrifice

14. According to the experts in teaching Religious and Moral Education; the Religious and Moral Education should be A. teacher centred and more of lecture method. B. taught from unknown to known-scaffolding and must focus on notes taking. C. Learner-centered rather than teacher-centered. D. focused on homework, group exercise, portfolio and continuous assessment to grade the students.

15. Which of the following can be noticed in those who use and abuse drugs? A. Involvement in communal activities.  B. Poor relationship with friends.  C. Disrespect for authority. D. Quick response to questions in class.

16. Traditional prayer goes through the following steps which are known as the structure of traditional prayer; which of the following best described the genuine steps in traditional prayer? A. Prelude, Petition, Invocation and concluding remarks. B. Invocation, Petition, Prelude and concluding remarks. C. Prelude, Invocation, Petition and Concluding remarks.  D. Petition, Prelude, Invocation and concluding remarks.

17. A defensive mechanism that can help protect students against drug abuse is A. reporting drug peddlers to the police. B. living a chaste life. C. refusing and saying no to drugs. D. to control one's temper

18. An individual who seeks a business opportunity that others do not, and mobilizes resources to expand it is a/an A. proprietor B. artisan C. entrepreneur D. businessman

19. Cigarette smoke can also harm people who do not smoke. The smoke that you breathe in from another person's cigarette is called A. chain smoke B. side stream smoke C. nicotine D. shisha

20. According to some Ghanaian proverbs, "Laziness leads to poverty" and the other one, "Hard work does not break bones". This proverb seeks to encourage people to A. lay advance plans. B. show punctuality and regularity to work. C. eschew laziness and encourage hard work. D. show dedication and commitment to work.

21. Married couples can behave violently towards each other under the influence of hard drugs which may eventually lead to A. school dropout.  B. divorce.  C. abnormal behaviour  D. healthy living and good marriage.

22. Which of the following is not part of employer obligations and procedures under Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)? A. Do not register more than once. If you lose your card or forget your number report to SSNIT and they will help you. B. Ensure all their employees are registered, deduct and pay contribution on their behalf. C. Submit required returns and contributions at the end of every month.    D. Make available all such information and documents for inspection when required to do so by an accredited officer of the Trust

23. The Biblical Commandment which ask man to be content with whatever he has is       A. You shall not commit adultery B. You shall have no other gods beside me C. You shall not steal  D. You shall not give false witness against your  neighbour.

24. A form of business organization in which two or more individuals contribute to do business with a view of making profit is termed as    A. sole proprietorship B. entrepreneurship  C. public limited liability company (PLC) D. partnership

25. He was a traditional medicineman, diviner, and was a great traditional religious leader. Through his spiritual process, he conjured the "Golden stool" from the sky which serve as a symbol of unity to the Asante Kingdom A. Tweneboah Kodua B. Odapagyan  C. Kwame Frimpong Anokye D. Ntim Ayakar

26. During a family gathering, an elder encouraged the youth not to give up when life becomes difficult, reminding them of lessons passed down by their ancestors. Which moral lesson helps people overcome difficult situations? A. Perseverance B. Humility C. Loyalty D. Giving

27. In a Bible lesson, students learned about God’s covenant with Noah after the flood. God promised Noah that He would never destroy the world again with   A. fire. B. water. C. hunger. D. war.

28. A Muslim teacher explained that the Qur’an emphasizes certain moral qualities that every Muslim must develop. Which moral quality is especially required of a Muslim according to the Qur’an?  A. Patience B. Hard work C. Gratitude D. Selflessness

29. During a traditional festival, libation was poured in honour of the ancestors. Why do practitioners of African Traditional Religion honour ancestors?  A. To receive protection and blessings B. To have their faith increased  C. To become blameless and powerful  D. To behave well in society

30. Traditional leaders teach that ancestors still play important roles in the community.   One moral duty of ancestors is that they A. give children to the living. B. reward people for good deeds.   C. bring people together. D. ensure maintenance of community resources.

31. Despite mockery, Noah obeyed God and built the ark. The life of Prophet Noah encourages people to become A. fearful. B. dormant. C. courageous. D. obedient.

32. In Christian Religious Studies, students were taught where Christians learn moral lessons from. One source of moral teachings in Christianity is the A. Ten Commandments. B. Five Pillars of Christianity. C. lifestyle of pastors. D. testimonies from Christians.

33. The Bible contains many moral teachings meant to guide human behavior. All the following are moral lessons in the Bible except A. patience. B. humility. C. enjoyment. D. giving.

34. In traditional societies, ancestors are believed to guide leadership decisions. Which of the following is a political role of ancestors?  A. Helping choose chiefs B. Killing community enemies C. Keeping records of the dead. D. Protecting people spiritually.

35. A family meeting was held to resolve a problem  peacefully. To promote peace in the family,  A. father should take decisions alone. B. mother should take decisions alone.   C. parents should do everything. D. every member should be involved.

36. A counselor advised families to practice certain values to live in harmony. Which of the following is a value that promotes healthy family relationships? A. Tolerance B. Sharing assets C. Laziness D. Prayers

37. Students discussed similarities between different types of songs. Both religious and non-religious songs  A. come from God. B. control social behaviour. C. are sad songs. D. are enjoyed by Christians only.

38. How can students show the dedication displayed by Deborah in the Bible in their studies? A. Only study subjects they like. B. Work hard in all subjects and stay committed.  C. Avoid assignments that are difficult. D. Do the bare minimum required.

39. During Aboakyir, Kweku's uncle explained that catching  the deer symbolizes   A. courage and teamwork. B. greed and fighting.  C. laziness and fear. D. selfishness.

40. The people of Ada stopped fishing for a few days during Asafotufiam. This practice shows that some festival customs also help to  A. protect natural resources. B. waste time. C. stop progress. D. encourage fishing.

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