Basic 9 RME

1. Value for life is a moral lesson in the

a. first commandment

b. sixth commandment

c. tenth commandment

d. ninth commandment

2. Non - religious songs mostly deal with

a. religious issues

b. social issues

c. academic issues

d. spiritual issues

3. One of these activities creates huge pits in the land.

a. Afforestation

b. Sand winning

c. Farming

d. Planting

4. Festivals that are celebrated to remember the past deeds of heroes and heroines are

a. Local festivals

c. Historical festivals

b. Heroes and heroines' festival

d. Community festival

5. One of the major moral lessons in the Quran is a

a. Riches

b. Attitude

c. Steadfastness

d. Laziness

6. A person who is humble

a. tells everybody what they should do

b. listens to advice
c. thinks he is better than others

d. always cares about people

7. Sources of morality in Christian religion includes the Ten commandments and the

a. Epistle of James

b. Hadith

c. Sunna

d. Holy Books

8. The god Benya is associated with the

a. Kundum festival

b. Aboakyir festival

C. Fetu afahye

d. Bakatue festival

9. In the Akan indigenous religion, Bosompo is the deity of the of the

a. Sea

b. Land

c. Atmosphere

d. Forest

10. The festival celebrated by Christians to mark the resurrection of Jesus is known as

a. Christmas

b. Easter

c. Pentecost

d. Passover

11. Which ethnic group in Ghana gives the name Lamte and Lamile of first-born males and females
respectively?

a. Akans

b. Ewes

c. Gas

d. Guans

12. Avoiding casual sex is one of the measures adopted to ...

a. maintain Chasity

c. love the world

b. stay away from god

d. engage in sexual activities

13. The last six of the commandments teach us to

a. see God as the creator

b. see God as being powerful

c. live our lives as good neighbours

d. respect and honour God

14. The Adhan is an Islamic recitation sang by Muezzin to

a. teach them about Quran

b. call them to prayers

c. scare the devil away

d. bring them to party

15. What should parents consider when choosing a name for their baby?

a. Complexion of the baby

b. Faith of parents

c. Occupation of the father

d. Wealth of parents

16. Yaa Asantewaa was the queen of.

a. Kumasi

b. Kwamang

c. Ejisu

d. Bekwai

17. The meaning of the name Khadijah is

a. loved one

b. blessed woman

c. pretty lady

d. baby girl
18. All the following are good deeds except

a. reporting criminals to the police

c. engaging in examination

b. helping accident victims and sick people

d. co-operating with others for a good cause

19. The wise saying "it is difficult to catch up with someone who has gone ahead of you" tells us that

a. we need to be smart

b. time lost can not be regained

c. all is well with people ahead

d. we must run in order to catch up

20. When God told man to fill the land, He meant that man must

a. be courageous

b. work hard

c. enjoy life

d. control the land

21. The most significant sign of puberty among girls is the

a. development of breast

b. beginning of menstruation

c. growth of pubic hairs

d. broadening of hips

22. The moral virtue revealed in Islamic festival of Eid - ul - Adha is

a. obedience

b. steadfastness

c. love

d. honesty

23. The traditionalist believe that God resides in

a. every home

b. nature

c. the community d. the individual

24. The beauty in nature such as heavenly and water bodies, different types of plants and animals in the
environment show that

a. God is beautician

b. God is good

c. God is merciful to the righteous

d. God is master planner and designer

25. Disregarding the customs of Asase Yaa, the earth goddess of fertility may lead to ......... in the
community.

a. bareness of women

c. earthquakes

d. death of the firstborn children

b. flooding

26. Which of these elements of the environment does not form part of waterbodies?

c. Lakes

d. Lagoon

a. Ponds

b. The sun

27. Christians celebrate New Year to

a. Mark the birth of Jesus Christ

b. Announce the birth of Jesus Christ

c. Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ

d. Mark 8th day of the birth of Jesus Christ

28. Everything God created is useful and ..

a. lives on their own

b. serves a purpose on earth

29. An important religious value of traditional festival is to ..

a. acknowledge the presence of the ancestors

c. contract marriages

c. purposeful to some people

d. great on earth

b. settles dispute among families

d. bring citizens together to sacrifice

30. Good eating habits include;

a. eating with a knife

b. mouth closed when chewing

c. stretching over to take something

d. speaking when eating

31. Giving a good testimonial to somebody for his good deeds is a

a. reward

b. sacrifice

c. respect

d. protection

32. The lesson which Jesus intended to teach in his parable of the Good Samaritan was that your
neighbour is

a. your tribal man

b. any person in need

c. your next of kin

d. Only friend

33. Which of the following angels brought the first Quanic revelation from God to Mohammed?

a. Angel Michael

b. Angel Ibris

c. Angel Raphael

d. Angel Jibril

34. The prophet described as "a great man of faith" was

a. Jacob

b. David

c. Moses

d. Abraham
35. Money is used wisely when

a. things are bought on credit

b. it is spent on expensive things

c. it is spent on things budgeted for

d. it is spent on poor people

36. A punishment that could be given for fighting in the classroom is

a. flogging

b. fine

c. imprisonment

d. remand

37. The statement "time is money" implies that time is

a. precious

b. limitless

c. life

d. everything

38. Most terrorist activities are centered on the issue of ...

a. sport development

b. poor education

c. religious difference

d. human rights

39. Respecting the rights of all religions

a. can bring divisions in a state

c. is not good for the country

d. leads to human rights abuses

b. can ensure peace and unity

40. In Ghana, the main statutory body that takes care of the pension needs of people is ......

a. Bank of Ghana

b. SSNIT

c. Pension House
d. Ghana Commercial Bank

41. Putting one's interest above that of others results in

(a) understanding
(b) debated
(c) togetherness
(d) conflict
42. When one refuses to play with bad friends on the advice of parents, one is described as being
(a) God fearing
(b) sincere
(c) obedient
(d) polite
43. To the traditional believer, the change from the physical to spiritual life occurs through
(a) naming
(b) birth
(c) death
(d) puberty
44. Puberty rites should be encouraged because it
(a) Links the youth into adulthood
(c) promotes chastity among the youth
(b) helps the youth to become rich
(d) makes the youth look more attractive
45. Which of the following is a way of establishing cordial relationship?
(a) Faith
(b) Joy
(c) Intelligence
(d) Respect
46. The water and wine or gin given to the child during ceremonies signifies
(a) loyalty
(b) faithfulness
(c) truthfulness
(d) respect
47. Which of the following animals provides security to man?
(a) Goat
(b) Donkey
(c) Dog
(d) Cow
48. In Traditional African Religion, the living dead are referred to as
(a) Bad spirit
(b) Witch doctors
(c) Ancestors
(d) Mediums
49. Individuals can co-exist peacefully in a community if they
(a) pray together
(c) respect each other
(b) practice each other's religion
(d) share food together
50. School rules help pupils to
(a) Avoid being punish
(c) worship God regularly
(b) compete with one another
(d) Disobey school authorities
51. The presence of a shrine is a characteristic of
(a) Christian neighbourhood
(c) Islamic neighhourhood
(b) Traditional neighbourhood
(d) Relgious neighbourhood
52. A person who is sincere and upright in his or her ways is said to be
(a) generous
(b) tolerant
(c) honest
(d) grateful
53. One of the ways of protecting God's creation is by
(a) constructing buildings and roads
(b) polluting air and water bodies
(c) engaging in sound farming practices
(d) killing snakes and other dangerous animals
54. Most Ghanaians name their children after their ancestors. This act reveals their belief in
(a) child birth
(b) reincarnation
(c) destiny
(d) spirit powers
55. A child who does not want the mother to sleep will not sleep either. This implies that our wrong deeds
(b) affect us and others
(a) affects us only
(d) make us unable to sleep
(c) makes the mother restless
(d) Tawaf
56. The oneness of Allah is known as
(a) Tawid
(b) shahadah
(c) shirk
57. The animal used in proverbs known to make good use of its time is the
(a) Bee
(b) tortoise
(c) ant
(d) serpent
58. Cleanliness is next to
(a) neatness
(b) obedience
(c) service
(d) Godliness

59. Which of these commandments comes with a promise?

(a) Loving one's neighbour
(b) Not committing adultery
(c) Honouring one's parents
(d) Not bearing false witness
60. "If you want to talk to God, you must talk to the wind". This traditional proverb means that God is
(a) Omnipotent
(c) the creator
(b) everywhere
(d) a listener
61. It is our responsibility to prevent the spread of cholera by
(a) immunizing against the six killer diseases
(c) keeping our surroundings clean
(b) eating a balanced diet
(d) taking good care of our wounds
62. Rules and regulations in schools are there to ensure
(a) that children attend school regularly
(b) good behaviour from children
(c) proper maintenance of school property.
(d) that children should be punished
63. The best way to live in peace in a community is to
(a) understand and co-operate with others
(b) disagree with your enemies
(c) enter into conflict with your neighbours
(d) being forgiving and aggressive
64. We show total obedience to God by
(a) reading the Bible
(b) doing His will
(c) going to church
(d) reciting the Lord's prayer
65. Carrying out instructions given by the elderly shows that one is
(a) obedient
(b) sincere
(c) strong
(d) truthful
66. Authority is instituted in the society to ensure.
(a) hard work
(b) loyalty
(c) peace
(d) respect
67. Prayer enables the Muslim to
(a) punish his or her enemies
(b) become clean
(d) go to heaven
(c) receive gifts
68. Which of the following is not a patriarch?
(a) Noah
(b) Abraham
(c) Jacob
(d) Joseph
69. Which of these patriarch was described as a great man of faith?
(a) Moses
(b) Jacob
(c) Abraham
(d) David
70. Israel came out of Egypt under the leadership of
(a) Caleb
(b) Joshua
(c) Abraham
(d) Moses
71. The name Abram means
(a) exalted father
(b) faithful father
(c) favoured father
(d) nation's father
72. Muslims fast in the month of Ramadan in order
(a) save food
(b) guard against evil
(c) keep the body fit
(d) honour the poor and needy
73. The immediate cause of Muhammed's departure to Madina was the
(a) invitation from Yathrib
(b) harsh conditions in Mecca
(c) plan to kill him
(d) desire to spread Islam
74. A chapter of the Qur'an is called
(a) Ayah
(b) Hadith
(c) Surah
(d) Sunnah
75. The following practices apply to traditional religion except
(a) libation
(b) fasting
(c) prayers
(d) sacrifices
76. Traditional worshippers remember their ancestors by
(a) fasting and prayers to them
(b) offering them food and drinks
(c) singing of songs and praises
(d) calling on their names always
77. Palm Sunday is celebrated to mark the
(a) birth of Jesus Christ
(b) Out pouring of the Holy Spirit
(c) joyful journey of Jesus into Jerusalem
78. On which day did Jesus resurrect?
(a) Ascension Day
(b) Ash Wednesday
(c) Easter Sunday
(d) Palm Sunday
79. The Aboakyir Festival is celebrated by the
(a) Akan
(b) Anlo
(c) Efutu
(d) Gangme
80. "Train the child the way he should go and when he grows he will
(a) be as wise as a serpent
(b) not depart from it
(c) fear the Lord
(d) be a great person
81. The purpose of salat is to enable Muslims
(a) travel to mecca
(c) become an imam
(b) have a pure heart
(d) prepare for the ramadan fast
82. The main reasons why Christian pray is to
(a) receive daily needs from god
(c) have humour and love
(b) become upright in life
(d) become steadfast and patriotic
83. The three main religion in Ghana teaches that
(a) spirit plead on our behalf
(c) God will save the wrong doers
(b) love and honesty are godliness
(d) God is resting after creation
84. The congregational prayer observed by Muslims on Friday is
(a) Eid
(b) Jumah
(c) Janazah
(d) Zuhr
85. Ablution is done before prayer in order to
(a) have prayers answered in time
(b) ensure purity of the body
(c) get closer to Allah
d) win the favour of Allah
86. In a prayer of confession, Christians
(a) adore god who created them
(c) ask for help in times of trouble
(b) say to god for their sins
(d) give thanks for all the gifts they received
87. The Chief who offered himself to be sacrificed during the Asanti-Denkyira war was
(a) Opoku Ware (b) Egya Ahor
(c) Ntim Gyakari (d) Tweneboa Kodua
88. Togbe Tsali is remembered for
(a) his cruelty to the anlos
(b) freeing his people from oppression
(c) selling his people into slavery
(d) allowing missionaries to preach to his people
89. The moral lesson from the life of Tweneboa Kodua is that one should cultivate the habit of
(a) faithfulness
(b) punctuality
(c) truthfulness
(d) sacrifice
90. Egya Ahor is remembered for sacrificing his life to
(a) ensure victory at war
(c) save children from slavery
(b) free his people from slavery
(d) ward off an epidemic
91. On which day was Okomfo Anokye born?
(a) Monday (b) Wednesday : (c) Saturday (d) Sunday
92. Tweneboa Kodua was a traditional ruler in
(a) Kumawu
(b) Kwahu
(c) Saltpond
(d) Ga state
93. A religious leader is
(a) recognized by law
(b) recognized by a religious body
(c) born to lead some people
(d) god's representative on earth

94. Jesus Christ began his ministry at the age of

(a) 12 years
(b) 25 years
(c) 30 years
(d) 33 years
95. Togbe Tsali gave his jaws to his people as a
(a) totem to be worshipped
(b) powerful instrument of divination
(c) foundation stone for shrines
(d) present to the king after him
96. The legendary Isali performed his magical powers in and around
(a) Agbozume (b) Akpafu (c) Anloga
(d) Tsiame
97. Who command to bring down the golden stool
(a) Togbe Isali
(b) Egya Ahor (c) Okomfo Anokye (d) Tweneboah Kodua
98. During the reign of Okomfo Anokye, the capital of the Asanti empire was
(a) Kumawu (b) Kumasi (c) Dormaa
(d) Juabin
99. Who is the mother of Okomfo Anokye
(a) Yaa Asantewaa (b) Maame Anokye (c) Maame Ama (d) Maame Kobi
100. Who brought Okomfo Anokye to the Asante empire
(a) Tweneboah Koduah
(c) Nana Osei Tutu 1
(b) Nana Opoku Ware
(d) Nana Yaa Asantewaa