1. What is religion?

A. Belief in the power that created the world

B. Belief and practices of various people
C. Belief in ancestors
D. A belief in Jesus Christ

2. Why do people worship?

A. To while away time
B. To find strength to deal with life’s problems
C. To ask for forgiveness when they have done nothing
D. To tell the supreme being what to do

3. What is the belief about sacred places?

A. It is a place where dangerous animals live
B. It is a place where it is always noisy
C. It is a place where people pray and feel closer to God
D. It is a place where animals gather to drink water

4. What type of punishment a child can receive at school?

A. Death penalty
B. Fine
C. Imprisonment
D. Corporal punishment

5. Which religious festival is matched with its stories

Religious Festival Story
A. Weask The crusification of Jesus Christ
B. Easter The time when Buddha received enlighten
C. Peasch The time when Jewish ancestors were freed
from slavery
D. Divali The end of fasting period

6. How do people in the community help orphans?

A. The give loans to buy food
B. They provide them with food, clothes, and shelter
C. They help them identify their parents
D. They live them in isolation

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 7. Which religious object is used in African Traditional Religion?
A. Rosary
B. Prayer mats
C. Calabash (clay pots)
D. Ark

8. What is importance of worship?

A. To show that believers are holy people
B. To appreciate the fact that angels are existing
C. To maintain good relationship with Supreme Being
D. To let others know the status of believers

9. Why are rituals performed by Hindus during worship?

A. Hindus remove shoes when they pray
B. Hindus bath early in the morning before sunrise
C. Hindus dance around the fire during worship
D. Hindus baptize believers three times

10. Negligence of children by their parents can be reported to

A. Social worker
B. Gate keeper
C. Shop keeper
D. Cleaner
Followers do not believe in a supreme being. They worship by meditating and chanting
sections from the holy book. They sit on the floor when they worship.

11. Which religion s way of worship is described above?

A. Sikhism
B. Bahais Faith
C. Buddhism
D. Islam

12. What is crime?

A. Any behavior or activity that is allowed by law
B. Any behavior or activity that is not allowed by the law
C. Any behavior or activity that cannot punished by the law
D. Any behavior or activity that cannot punished by the law

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 13. Which of the following is the law of corporal punishment in schools?
A. The head teacher authorizes corporal punishment
B. Matron can authorize corporal punishment
C. Parents authorize corporal punishment
D. Prefects can administer corporal punishment

14. How does society help fight juvenile delinquency?

A. By building religious centers for delinquents
B. By placing delinquents in rehabilitation centers
C. By establishing night clubs to cater for the needs of delinquents
D. By legalizing death penalty so that it is applied to delinquents

15. How does law say about thieves?

A. Their hands should be cut
B. Their homes should be destroyed
C. They should be stoned to death
D. They should be thrown into caves

16. Choose children’s right that is correctly matched with its responsibility.
Rights Responsibilities
A. Right to have home To be a good citizen

B. Right to special care and education if To behave peacefully

disabled
C. Right to make mistake To learn and try to do what is wrong
D. Right to education To study hard

17. What is orphan hood?

A. When a child’s father had died
B. When a child lives in the streets
C. When a child is very poor
D. When a child’s both parents have died

18. Which of the following customs can increase the spread of HIV/AIDS?
A. Polygamy
B. Using condoms
C. Faithfulness
D. Abstaining from sex

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 19. Following are morally good actions in the society EXCEPT.
A. Trustworthy
B. Compassionate
C. Respect
D. Stealing

20. How do different religion deter criminals?

A. Followers sing in the church
B. Criminals are punished
C. Followers pour blood over heads of criminals.
D. Criminals dig roots of trees for charms

21. Which of the following is a myth?

A. HIV/AIDS is caused by witchcraft
B. HIV/AIDS is not curable
C. HIV can infect anybody
D. If you have sex with a virgin, you will not be cured

22. Which of the following is children’s right?

A. Right to education
B. Right to steal
C. Keep my home clean
D. Respect myself and who I am

23. Which of these is an example of morally bad behavior?

A. Insulting your parents
B. Caring for the sick and disabled
C. Returning property to its owners
D. Helping the poor and the orphans

24. How is corporal punishment seen as abuse?

A. It teaches students that it is no acceptable to beat others.
B. It causes injury to children’s body.
C. It shows that children has no right to be protected
D. It shows that chidren can go to school without fear

25. How does the government help abandoned children?

A. The government gives them work at the mines’
B. The government gives them the provisions under destitute or orphanage.
C. The government take them to prison
D. The government punishes them

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 26. Which religion burn incense and spices during worship?
A. ATR
B. Christianity
C. Hinduism
D. Bahai Faith

27. Why are festivals important to believers?

A. To help their faith grow
B. They are a time to be away from work
C. They help them to buy new clothes
D. They give them time to make new friends

28. What kind of punishment can be given to a student for late coming?
A. Detention
B. Remuneration
C. Corporal
D. Forced labor

29. Which of the following is a place for Islam pilgrimage?

A. River, Ganges
B. Israel
C. Moria
D. Mecca

30. How does pilgrimage affect the environment?

A. It destroys vegetation
B. It conserves vegetation
C. It makes the environment look beautiful
D. It provides enough food to pilgrims

31. Which of the following practices in Botswana that helps reduce spread of HIV/AIDS?
A. Marrying one partner
B. Practicing polygamy
C. Breast feeding
D. Shaving the newborn baby’s new hair

32. What is morality?

A. Distinguishing right from wrong
B. The good way of behaving
C. The bad way of behaving
D. Showing respect to elders

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 33. Which of the following is a morally right action?
A. Stealing
B. Bullying others
C. Gossiping
D. Being considerate

34. Which of these is the most common object in Christian worship?

A. Prayer beads
B. Calabash
C. Skull cap
D. Bible

35. Which religion is correctly matched with its stories?

Religious festival Story
A. Wesak The crusification of Jesus Christ
B. Easter The time when Buddha received enlightenment
C. Pesach The time when Jewish ancestors were freed from
slavery
D. Divali The end of fasting period in Islam

Sadie abandoned the child immediately after giving birth because she was afraid that the
parents would know and be embarrassed.

36. Which reason is expressed?

A. Care
B. Love
C. Shame
D. Pride

37. Why is a cross used in Christianity for worship?

A. Hold wine for service
B. Give the priest power
C. Reminder of the crucification
D. It is seen as Jesus

38. What is the significance of prayer wheels in Buddhism?

A. Spreading of the Buddha’s teaching
B. A symbol of goodness and purity
C. Bringing worshipers together
D. Delivering the word of God.

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 39. The following are violations of children rights EXCEPT……
A. Child labor
B. Caring for children
C. Sexual abuse
D. Physical abuse

40. Which of the following is a crime commonly committed by juvenile delinquents?

A. Rape
B. Shop lifting
C. Murder
D. Car hijacking

41. Which of the following is associated with a personal religious object?

A. Quran
B. Religion
C. Church
D. Novel

Read the story below and answer question 42

God asked Ibrahim to take his son Isaac to the mountain and kill him as a sacrifice to God

42. Which religion is associated with the above story?

A. Islam
B. A.T.R
C. Christianity
D. Buddhism

43. What is self-esteem?

A. How you feel about yourself
B. How you make decisions
C. How you differentiate the good and the bad
D. How you accept yourself as you are

Read the information below and use it to answer question 4

Theo is a believer in one of the religions in Botswana. Every Friday at noon, he goes to
his place of worship for prayers. When praying, he faces in the direction of Mecca.

44. To which religion does Theo belong?

A. Buddhism
B. Hinduism
C. Sikhism
D. Islam
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Theo donated some clothes to Mabua Orphanage center
45. Which moral value is shown by Theo’s action?
A. Tolerance
B. Kindness
C. Equality
D. Justice

46. Which of the following is NOT an organization that care for others
A. Masiela Trust
B. The Cheshire foundation
C. The Council of churches
D. The Red Cross

47. Which of the following is NOT a group in the society?

A. Students
B. Clubs
C. Teacher
D. Political parties

48. The following special occasions are celebrated in Christianity EXCEPT

A. Baptism of member
B. Death of a church member
C. Marriage of a member
D. Thanking the ancestors

49. Which of the following is a common characteristic of religions?

A. They have their holy scriptures written on the rocks
B. They encourage early marriages among believers
C. They promote peace and harmony among people
D. They support the use of arms to protect believers

50. How did Batswana benefit from the coming of Christianity?

A. Their chiefs were given more powers
B. Their education system was improved
C. They were taught to promote culture
D. They were encouraged to engage in trade

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Read the following information and use it to answer questions 51 and 52.

Neo is a member of Peer Approach Counselling by teens which provides counsel ling to
students.

51. Which of the following values does Neo need as a member of the group?
A. Hygiene
B. Democracy
C. Self-reliance
D. Confidentiality

52. Why is it important for Neo to cooperate with members of the group?
A. To achieve the set goals
B. To be praised by his peers
C. To increase his knowledge
D. To make people love his group

53. Why is the place called Matsieng regarded as sacred?

A. It has beautiful rock paintings
B. It is where village leaders are enthroned
C. It is where rain making rituals are performed
D. It has footprints of the first man who came to earth

54. One way of breaking religious law is by

A. Practicing post marital sex
B. Practicing pre-marital sex
C. Promoting capital punishment
D. Worshipping the supreme being

Mr. Modiki a standard 5 teacher was called to attend a meeting at the staffroom. When he
returned to his class, he found two boys gambling in the storeroom.

55. Which one is the best way to punish the boys?

A. Detention
B. Killing
C. Imprisonment
D. Fining

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 56. Which of the following sacred places is matched with its religion?

Sacred Place Religion

A. Mosque Islam
B. Cave Hinduism
C. River Ganges Christianity
D. Church A.T.R

57. The number “nine” in the 9 pointed star of Baha’i faith signifies
A. The birth of Bahaullah
B. Completeness and perfection
C. Basic principles of the religion
D. The nine prophets in the religion

58. The following can lead to juvenile delinquency EXCEPT

A. Parental guidance
B. Peer pressure
C. Child abuse
D. Poverty
Read the below information and answer the question that follows

Mr. Raputla a prominent businessman in Kanye had some misunderstanding with his
wife. He over-reacted and stabbed his wife with a knife.

59. What could happen to Mr. Raputla for the crime he has committed?
A. Being sent for extra mural.
B. Sentenced to death.
C. Being given a house.
D. Given corporal punishment and fined.

60. Which cultural myths are correctly matched with their facts?
MYTH FACT
A. HIV/AIDS affect homosexuals - HIV/AIDS affect everyone

B. HIV is caused by poisoning - HIV is caused by witchcraft

C. HIV/AIDS is caused by sharing - HIV/AIDS is caused by

clothes foreigners.

D. One can get HIV/AIDS by - One can get HIV/AIDS by

touching and shaking hands sharing a toilet.

RME Marking Key

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 1. A 31. C
2. B 32. D
3. C 33. D
4. D 34. D
5. C 35. C
6. B 36. C
7. C 37. C
8. C 38. A
9. A 39. B
10. A 40. B
11. C 41. A
12. B 42. C
13. B 43. A
14. A 44. D
15. B 45. B
16. C 46. C
17. D 47. C
18. A 48. D
19. D 49. C
20. B 50. B
21. A 51. D
22. A 52. A
23. A 53. D
24. B 54. B
25. B 55. A
26. D 56. D
27. C 57. D
28. D 58. A
29. A 59. D
30. A 60. A

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