23RD JUNE, 2025 MYOHAUNG BARRACKS BASIC BASIC 8

DURATION: 1HR 30MINS TRIAL EXAMS – R. M. E

SECTION A – COMPULSORY
1. Respect for Authority and Rules
Ali, a student, always disobeys school rules and refuses to take part in classroom cleaning. He often argues with
his teachers and talks back when corrected.
(a) Explain what it means to respect authority.
(b) State three reasons why students must obey school rules.
(c) Describe two consequences of disobedience in school.
(d) Suggest two ways Ali can change his behaviour and become respectful.
[20 marks]
SECTION B – Answer any two questions from this section.
2. Kofi was raised by his grandmother who was the spiritual leader of their village. She often taught him the
value of their traditions, especially the practice of offering sacrifices. One day, she took Kofi along to observe a
sacrificial rite.
(a) List four items Kofi and his grandmother may have taken with them for the sacrifice.
(b) Mention four special occasions when sacrifices are performed in traditional religion.
(c) State four benefits or importance of sacrifices Kofi might have learnt from his grandmother.

2. Abu was very happy when Ramadan ended, and it was time to celebrate Idul Fitr. Soon after, his family also
began preparing for Idul Ad-ha. Abu became curious and asked his father about the difference between the two
celebrations.
(a) State four differences between Idul Fitr and Idul Ad-ha that Abu’s father may have told him.
(b) Give four reasons why both festivals are important to Muslims.

3. At a cultural event, two music groups were invited to perform. One group sang about faith, hope, and trust in
God. The other sang about kindness, unity, and love for life. After the performance, your teacher asked the class
to reflect on the songs.
(a) Identify four differences between the two types of songs that were performed.
(b) Mention four lessons you learnt from listening to the songs.
1. God is described as omnipresent because He is A. lies B. cheats C. tells the truth D. fights
A. loving B. all-powerful C. present everywhere D.
all-knowing
11. Festivals are celebrated to
A. cause noise B. waste time C. remember
2. The moral teachings of religion help us to important events D. confuse people
A. become rich B. grow tall C. live good lives D. be
proud
12. The celebration of Homowo is done by the
A. Ewes B. Akans C. Ga people D. Northerners
3. Christians worship on
A. Friday B. Saturday C. Sunday D. Monday
13. Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr after
A. marriage B. fasting in Ramadan C. giving birth
4. Muslims pray facing D. praying
A. the moon B. Mecca C. the sun D. Medina
14. Marriage is a union between
5. The Bible is the holy book of A. two friends B. parent and child C. man and
woman D. teacher and student
A. Muslims B. Christians C. Hindus D.
Traditionalists
15. One benefit of working hard is
6. The Qur’an is the holy book of A. hunger B. poverty C. success D. laziness
A. Christians B. Traditionalists C. Muslims D. Jews 16. A student shows discipline by
7. One way to show love for God is to A. being rude B. keeping quiet in class C. walking
out of school D. insulting teachers
A. hate others B. disobey laws C. help others D.
fight always
17. Leisure is the time for
8. Fasting helps believers to A. eating only B. resting and fun C. doing nothing
D. crying
A. feel hungry B. sleep more C. grow faster D.
become disciplined 18. The Golden Rule says
9. Prayer is a way of A. pray before eating B. love only your family C.
do to others as you want them to do to you D.
A. watching TV B. talking to God C. fighting
always be serious
friends D. playing

19. Stealing is
10. A person who is honest always
A. good B. acceptable C. a sin D. funny 30. One way to protect the environment is to
A. burn rubbish everywhere B. litter the ground C.
plant trees D. break bottles
20. The Ten Commandments were given to
A. Abraham B. Adam C. Jesus D. Moses
31. Muslims worship in a
21. The Shahada is the
A. church B. temple C. mosque D. shrine
A. prayer B. fasting C. Islamic belief in one God D.
gift to the poor 32. Christians worship in a
22. The Bible teaches that God created the world in A. mosque B. shrine C. church D. school
A. 3 days B. 6 days C. 5 days D. 7 days 33. A religious person should be
23. The story of creation is found in the book of A. dishonest B. wicked C. prayerful D. rude
A. Matthew B. Genesis C. Psalms D. Mark 34. When someone is sick, we should
A. laugh at them B. ignore them C. visit and help
D. take pictures
24. The first people created by God were
A. Joseph and Mary B. Moses and Aaron C. Adam
and Eve D. Peter and Paul 35. A shrine is a worship place for
25. Being patient means A. Christians B. Muslims C. Traditionalists D. Jews
A. rushing always B. waiting calmly C. shouting 36. God created human beings in His
loudly D. getting angry
A. name B. power C. image D. house
26. Helping the needy shows
A. pride B. love C. fear D. laziness
37. We thank God through
27. A good citizen should
A. stealing B. fighting C. praising D. gossiping
A. destroy property B. obey laws C. refuse taxes D.
hate leaders
38. The main aim of worship is to
A. dance B. entertain C. honour God D. boast
28. Traditional religion believes in
A. one God B. many gods and ancestors C. only
angels D. no god 39. Jesus taught using
A. magic B. poems C. parables D. riddles
29. Traditional priests are also called
A. pastors B. imams C. mallams D. fetish priests 40. A leader must be
A. corrupt B. selfish C. responsible D. cruel