BOTSWANA EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING EXAMINATION RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION 07 Paper 1 October 2013 Marks: 60 TIME: 60 Minutes INSTRUCTIONS 1. Answer all questions on th 2. When you are told to begin, work as t as you can. I you cannot answer a question, do not s much time on it; go to the next question and come back to You may do rough work on the test paper of on a sheet of biank paper. DO NOT use the answer sheet for rough work 4. Four possible answers are given for each question Select the answer you think is the best and fill the oval for swor Shoe! provi o Yes that answer on your answer sheet . rOoe 5. Be sure to fill the ovals like this: > | 0 OO Erase completely answers that you wish to change. “@® 00 NOT make any stray marks on your answer sheet. If more than one oval is filled for 2 question it will be marked wrong, Se sure the oval you fill on your answer sheet is the question Ne you are working on in the test paper, © a © DO NOT mark the ovals like tl Sa > 22@OX Ifyou do, your answers will be marked wrong. 1©OOD 6. Sample questions are given to help you. Read them carefully 1+®2OQUO before doing the questions. SAMPLE QUESTIONS 1. Which of the following is a Christian religious festival? A Christmas B Dikgafela SAMPLE 1 Cc Wesak e @ D0 Holi 2. Believers worship God through ancestors in A Buddhism. B Christianity. SAMPLE 2 © Bahai Faith. D African Traditional Religion @® e This question paper contains 11 printed pages. O©vec203 DO NOT TURN THE PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO 00 SO. 49310919109 Whal is the purpose of fasting in Islam? A 8 ic ° To help believers recruit new followers To protect believers against evil forces To help believers gain spiritual strength To show believers thal food is not important Every year, Musa travels to Mecca in Saudi Arabia to pray with other believers. Which Pillar of Islam is demonstrated by Musa's behaviour? A 8 C ° Hajj Sawn Zakal Shahada Which of the following rituals is performed for a new born baby in Islam? com> Smearing the baby with honey Sacrificing a goat to thank God Baptising the baby in a chaplain Whispering the Adhan in the baby's ear Which of the following is not a reason for punishment? A B c o Protecting the society from criminals Making criminals pay for their wrongs Encouraging wrong doers to accumulate wealth Giving criminals a chance to change their bad behaviour Which of the following is a stage of life? A 8 c. D Birth Baptism Confinement Confirmation Rites of passage are rituals performed during A B c o fasting. worship. festivals. marriage. Which of the following religious objects are found in African Traditional Religion in Botswana and in Buddhism? com> Kara and Mala Ditaola and Chauri Seditse and Stupa The Cross and Kirpan10. 11. 12. 43. 14, 193199 Which of the following religious objects are often worn by followers of Hinduism and Sikhism? A Tallis and robes 8B Bindi and Kachera © Turbans and kacks D Scarf and the rope Why is it important to learn from previous mistakes? A To gain confidence 8 To remember them C To avoid making them in future Oo To use them in a better way in the future Which of the following Hindu codes of conduct focuses on sexual morality? A Ahimsa 8B Mitahara c Santosha © Brahmacharya What is the significance of the cross in Christianity? A Itmarks the ascension of Jesus Christ B __It symbolises the baptism of Jesus Christ. C It reminds believers of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ D _Itreminds believers of the ill-treatment of Jesus Christ by the Jews: Which of the following acts is performed by Sikhs when they enter the Gudwara? A Beating of drums B Taking shoes off C Eating the sacrament D Bowing in front of the Nishan Salib Why do Hindus burn incense in the Mandir? A Toplease deities B — Torecognise Brahmins C Toask the dead for help D To honour the religion's ten gurus Which part of the Hindu Trinity is called Trimurti? Durga Sharkti Brahma Lakshmi DoOm>15. 16. 417. 18. 19. 20. Which Christian festival marks the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? A Lent 8 Easter C Epiphany D Christmas Read the information below and use it to answer question 16. He taught his followers the Noble Truths and the Eight Fold Path. What is the name of the religious founder whose teachings are stated above? A Baha'u'llah B Guru Nanak C Siddhartha Gautama D Prophet Muhammad Which of the following is the symbolic meaning of a dove in Christianity? A The wisdom of Noah B The baptism of Jesus Christ C Peace, hope and forgiveness Do Faithfulness, humility and love The ability to differentiate between right and wrong is called A a value. B morality. C areligion. D self-confidence. Which of the following is an economic value? A Faithfulness B Cooperation C Prosperity D Humility Kago's friends encourage her to study hard so that she passes her examinations, This is an example of A atolerant relationship. B _ positive peer pressure C _areconeiliation process. D associating with other people21. 22, 23. 24. 25. 26. i109 Which of the following is an example of a man-made sacred place in African Traditional Religion in Botswana? A Amountain B Achurch C Akgotia D Atree Which of the following is a responsibility that goes with the right to health? A Eating a lot of food B Agreeing to refuse a treatment C Sharing one’s medicine with friends D Taking medicine as recommended by the doctor Morally good behaviour is encouraged because it A increases teenage associations within a country. B _ brings about peace and tolerance in the society. C _ increases resources in the society. D reduces poverty among people. Religions deal with juvenile delinquency through ‘A sending young people to prisons. B teaching young people moral values. C sending young people to initiation schools. D administering corporal punishment to young people. Read the information below and use it to answer questions 25 and 26. Every year after a good harvest, the people of Mokgware celebrate and give. thanks to badimo for the good rains. Which of the following festivals is celebrated by people of Mokgware? A Dikgafela B — Molaletsa C Letsema D Mafisa To which religion do the people of Mokgware belong? Hinduism Christianity Baha'i Faith African Traditional Religion com>27. 28. 29. 30. 34. 32. sostus of the following is an example of the abuse of children’s rights in Botswana? ‘Showing children how to do household chores Ensuring that children obey family rules Employing children to work in farms Teaching children about sexuality Com>r s What is child abandonment? A Exploiting a child sexually B Neglecting the child's needs C Using a child for cheap labour Denying a child visitation rights Read the information below and use it to answer question 29. Lebole is a standard 6 pupil al Nokeng Primary School. Every weekend she collects firewood for an old woman who lives alone next to her home. Which of the following moral values is displayed by Lebole? A Kindness and faithfulness B _ Selflessness and fairness C Compassion and caring D Hospitality and justice Why is it important to teach prisoners life skills? A Tohelp them live according to the values of religions B To help them eam a living when they leave prison C So that they can be involved in another offence D So that they become friendly to prison wardens Which of the following is a moral implication of juvenile delinquency? ‘A Being exposed to corporal punishment B Becoming popular amongst peers C Being sentenced to death D Becoming a future leader In the past, Batswana showed respect to badimo by A performing traditional dance during big events. offering them some food and traditional beer. 8 C praying in front of the national flag. D offering them some money.33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39, iwa109 Which of the following is a role of Social Welfare Services Division of the Ministry of Local Government in Botswana? A To provide food and clothes to the poor and the needy B To create job opportunities for people with disabilities C To give loans to Batswana to start businesses © To collect tax from all citizens Which of the following is an acceptable way of relating to HIV positive people? A Allowing them to perform light duties 8 Telling them other people's secrets © Making decisions for them. D Treating them with respect What is likely to happen if all people were to obey religious laws? A Life challenges could be overcome by the sociely. B The society could be productive and innovative. C There could be harmony among people. D People could adopt similar beliefs. At which of the following stages of human life is the sacred thread ceremony performed in Hinduism? A Cremation B Marriage C Puberty D Death What does the white dress worn by a bride symbolise in Christianity? A Faithfulness 8 Purity C Unity D Love Why is religious code of conduct important in societies today? A Itencourages young people to make independent decisions. B It promotes the observance of religious celebrations. C _Itoffers believers a chance to worship together. D _Itinfluences people to uphold moral values. Which of the following practices shows cruelty to animals? Allowing them to be viewed by tourists Using them in scientific experiments Selling them to earn money Watering them in boreholes voa>40. Which of the following animals is considered to be sacred in Hinduism? A Lion 8 Tiger Cc Cow Oo Sheep 41. Which of the following is a way in which Hindu women show their religious identity? They wear a bindi They do not cut their hair. They wear yellow dresses. They walk around bare-footed. com> 42. Which of the following myths is associated with the Buddhist religion? A The story of Brahma B The story of Krishna © The story of Purusha D The story of Panku 43. Which of the following is a special feature of Christianity? A Believing in Holy Trinity 8 —— Worshiping the three jewels C Sacrificing to the goddesses D Going on pilgrimage to Mecca 44. Which of the following is not a contribution of religions to the development of Botswana? A The building of orphanages 8 The building of hospitals Cc The building of schools D The building of dams 45. — What is the importance of religious tolerance to an individual? A Itleads one to disregard code of conduct for other religions 8 It motivates one to copy the dress code of other religions. C _Itencourages one to respect the beliefs of other religions. D It makes one to imitate rituals from other religions 46. Why is the langar meal important in the Sikh religion? It marks the birth of Guru Nanak. It symbolises the equality of all people. It encourages believers to respect Guru Gobind Singh. I influences believers to show respect to the Guru Granth Sahib, com> 1493109 847, 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. rws109 Which of the following is a teaching in the Baha’ i Faith? A The soul is found in different creatures, B Religion and Science do nol agree, C God exists in different forms. D Religion just like God is one, In Botswana, a wooden log is placed al the door step of a hut in which a mother of a new born baby is confined. What is the importance of this ritual? A ILrestricts people from entering the hut where the new born baby is kept. 8 It makes people aware that the new born baby's hair has been shaved. C It shows that the mother of a new born baby is not well. D _ILintroduces the new born baby to badimo. Which of the following values are demonstrated through baptism in Christianity? ‘A Asense of betonging and love for one another B Acceptance and a sense of belonging C Protection and acceptance D Love and faithfulness Which of the following is a way of caring for others? ‘A Making decisions for sick people 8B Allowing students to go to school late C Doing assignments for a friend with disability D Donating vegetables to an orphanage centre Which of the following organisations cares for orphans in Botswana? A Emang Basadi 8 Save Our Souls C Masitara Foundation D Women Against Rape Read the information below and use it to answer question 52. Tjitjo is a standard four boy. His home has been washed away by floods. Which of the following organisations can help Tjiljo's family? Childline Botswana Holy Cross Hospice The Red Cross Society Molse wa Badiri Camphill gaa»53. 54, 55. 56. 57. 58. 193109 Read the information below and use it to answer question 53. Morwesi is a peer educator. She educales her peers about the dangers of teenage pregnancy and HIV/AIDS. How does Monvesi's work help others? encourages young people to listen to their parents. ILenables the sociely to reach oul to young people. IWenables the youth to ask for advice from elders. Itinfluences the youth to behave responsibly. oom> Which of the following is an example of good behaviour? A Smoking of cigarettes 8 — Working hard al school C Talking back al teachers D Engaging in unprotected sex Which of the following cannot help a child make informed decisions? A Allowing oneself to be influenced positively by peers B Using the information one gets from strangers Asking for second opinion from the doctor D Getting advice from parents Which of the following is a ceremony in Sikhism? Amrit Agigar Ordination Confirmation comp Which of the following is one of the symbols in Buddhism? A The Khanda B The Lotus Flower C The Star of David D The Image of Shiva How do the followers of African Traditional Religion in Botswana show their belief in life after death? A They shave their heads. 8B They wear black clothes. C They bury the dead in holy places. D They bury the dead with their belongings. 4059. After having a terrible acide ‘Which of the following orgnis: ‘shotlego is no longer able to speak ns can help Tshollego learn to speak again? A Botswana National Sports Council B Cheshire Foundation C — Metihaetsile D __Ditshwanelo 60. IL is important for people to always evaluate their choices so thal they please themselves. prove their wisdom, become independent. make informed decisions. com> 193109 "1