BOTSWANA EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING EXAMINATION RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION o7 Paper 1 October 2022 Marks: 60 TIME: 60 Minutes INSTRUCTIONS 1. Answer all questions on the answer sheet provided. 2. When you are told to begin, work as fast and as accurately as you can. If you cannot answer a question, do not spend too much time on it; go to the next question and come back to it later. 3. You may do rough work on the test paper or on a sheet of blank 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 that answer on your answer sheet. 5. Be sure to fill the ovals like thi Erase completely answers that you wish to change. DO NOT make any stray marks on your answer sheet, If more than one oval is filled for a question it will be marked wrong. Be sure the oval you fill on your answer sheet is the question you are working on in the test paper. DO NOT mark the ovals like this: > | OS om IF you do, your answers will be marked wrong Oe 6. Sample questions are given to help you. Read them carefully before doing the questions. SAMPLE QUESTIONS ‘ti. Which of the following is a Christian religious festival? A Christmas B Dikgafela SAMPLE 1 Gwe e200 D Holi 2. Believers worship God through ancestors in A Buddhism. B Christianity. nares Cc Bahai Faith. D African Traditional Religion ® e This question paper contains 12 printed pages. © sec 2022 DO NOT TURN THE PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO So.an Which of the following is one of the ten commandments in Christianity? A Honour your sisters, brothers and parents. B You shall not commit adultery. C_ Allpeople are equal. D — Donot gamble. Which of the following is a stage of human development? A Fasting B Baptism C Worship D Adolescent Who is the founder of Baha'i Faith? A Bahaullah B Guru Nanak C Jesus Christ D Siddhartha Gautama Which of the following religions encourages its followers to eat vegetables as a way of respecting animal life? A Islam B Sikhism C Buddhism D Baha'i Faith What is the role of neighbourhood watch in a society? ‘A To create fear on people B_— Toallow policemen to rest C To encourage people to socialise D To help people to protect their property ‘What is the importance of circumcision in African Traditional Religion? To purify the boy's body To encourage boys to marry To unite the boy child with their ancestors To introduce the boy into the modem society com> Which of the following conditions is likely to be a result of emotional abuse on a child? Obesity Maturity Disability Depression voor10. 1. 12. What is the name of the Supreme Being in Christianity? A God B Num Cc Allah D Brahma Which of the following religions is correctly matched with its teachings on animal care? Religion Religious teachings A Hinduism All ving things have the soul of Brahman. 8 | African Traditional Religion| Have dominion over the fish of the sea C_| Buddhism Kill animals only for food or meat. Bighorn Do not eat any meat of animals that was ritually prepared. Which of the following actions shows an unhealthy lifestyle for people living with HIV & AIDS? A Eating a balanced meal every day B Doing some exercises every morning C Attending medical check-ups regularly C Taking medicines on an empty stomach = Which of the following behaviours is morally acceptable? A Receiving food with one hand B Offering a chair to an elderly person C Passing people without greeting them D Answering back when being corrected Use the information below to answer question 12. | “Mabogo dinku a a thebana” Which moral value is promoted by the proverb? Justice Sharing Equality Honesty voOMPran 3 13. 14, 15. 16. 417. 18. Use the information below to answer questions 13 and 14. “Mary let us go to a disco tonight,” said John. r . “My father has warned me not to go out at night, replied Mary. “But your father will be working at night,” said John. “John, | am not going out with you,” replied Mary as she walked away. Which character-building element is shown by Mary's action? A __ Self-worth B Self-regard Cc Self-reliance D__ Self-assertiveness Which of the following feelings did Mary manage to overcome? A Rejection B_ Selfishness C Peer pressure D Low self-esteem What is crime? A Agroup of bullies B_ Anoffence punishable by law © Acorrection of bad behaviour D_— Animprisonment of wrong-doers Which of the following is one of the five pillars of Islam? Praying in caves Going on a pilgrimage Treating people equally Defending one's beliefs vow> Interpersonal skills are described as skills for ‘A solving internal conflicts. B guiding people's behaviour. C _ felating well with other people. D__ learning how to be successful When is Dikgafela celebrated in African Traditional Religion in Bot ‘otswana? During the dry season At the end of the good rains During the ploughing season At the end of harvesting period vom>an ‘A008 19, 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Which of the following types of marriage allows a woman to marry more than one husband? Polygyny Polyandry Monogamy Matrimony Soe> Which of the following religions is correctly matched with its place of worship? Religion Placo of Worship A_ | Christianity Mandir 8B | Judaism Temple Cc | Islam Mosque D_ | Hinduism Synagogue How does Tsodilo hills benefit the economy of Botswana? A Itisaplace of worship. B__ itis a source of healing. C _Itis a source of income. D It is a place for entertainment. Use the information below to answer question 22. When Thabo arrived home, he found his sister playing with his play station. He did not like it and ended up beating his sister. Which of the following interpersonal skills does Thabo need to improve? Listening skills Negotiation skills Decision making skills Anger management skills com> How are religious visitors to sacred places likely to affect the environment? A Byexcessively burning fuel B__ By destroying the soil structure C By producing more industrial waste D__ By causing some plant species to be extinct Which of the following factors hinders peace and harmony? A Transparency B Aggression C Democracy D Empathy271 ‘A004 Led 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Which of the following moral values is shown by people who go on a pilgrimage? A Commitment B Competition C_ Honesty D_ Love Which of the following sacred objects is used in worship by Buddhists? A Chauri B Stupas C Holy Cross D Prayer wheel Which of the following is a likely effect of vandalism in schools? A Increased government expenses B Improved academic performance C Improved student-teacher relationship D__ Increased cases of student's discipline Which of the following crimes is punishable by stoning one to death in Islamic religion? A Worshipping of idols B__ Stealing from the state C __Disrespecting people in authority D__ Speaking badly about the Supreme Being Knowledge about oneself can benefit an individual by enabling one to A focus on overcoming their weaknesses only. B act according to societal values. C follow decision making steps D make independent decisions. Why do some religious followers undertake a religious journey? To receive spiritual growth To show that they are true followers To strengthen friendship with church mates To be relieved from routine activities in their church vom>31. 32. 33. 34. 35. Study the picture below and use it to answer questions 31 and 32. 1000 km Toyota desert race (2015) Which type of activity is demonstrated by the picture? A Secular event B Religious festival C Traditional ceremony D_ Historical celebration What could be the economic benefit of this activity to Botswana? A Improved entertainment B_ Involvement in creative arts C Promotion of cultural activities D___ Increased business opportunities Which of the following activities shows cruelty to animal life in African Traditional Religion? A Putting them in kraals B Using them as totems C Supplementing their feed D Offering them as sacrifices Which of the following is a likely long term result of juvenile delinquency? A Having acriminal record B Doing very well in school C Living a meaningful life D___ Being beaten by peers Which of the following religious characteristics is unique to Christianity? Offerings to God Belief in many gods Resurrection of the dead Equality of human beings vaomD>en 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. Read the information below and use it to answer questions 36 and 37. Mr Ahmed, an Imam, led some of his followers to build their place of worship. Which religion does Mr. Ahmed belong to? A B c D Islam Sikhism Buddhism Christianity What is “an Imam” in Mr Ahmed's religion? A B Cc D Counsellor Founder Member Leader Which of the following stages of life can be missed? A Birth B Death © Marriage D Adulthood How can one deal with abuse? A By sharing the issue with someone B__ By overworking when one is hurt C By talking back when insulted D By keeping quiet when hurt Read the information below and use it to answer question 40. Thomo stayed at the SOS centre for children in Tlokweng. When she was ] 5 years old, she was adopted by Tsosa's family. H oom> low does Thomo benefit from this action? By having a stable home By knowing her biological parents By having more parents to take care of them By promoting the image of her biological parentsa. 42. 43. Which of the following sacred objects is correctly matched with its importance? Sacred object _| Importance A_ | Prayer cap It has healing powers. |B Mihrab It raises the preachers voice. C | Prayer beads It protects homes. D_ | Calabash It chases away evil spirits. In which country did Hinduism originate? A Russia B Japan C China D india Which of the following activities shows loyalty to one’s country? A Supporting payment of tax B_ Taking part in national litter picking C — Waring other drivers about speed trap D Participating in fundraising activities for the church Read the information below and use it to answer questions 44 and 45. Tebogo did not do well in her Primary School Leaving Examinations. As a result, she was not admitted at Junior Secondary School. She now works as a house maid. After working hours, she attends evening classes to improve her grades. She uses part of her earnings to pay her school fees. Which virtue is shown by Tebogo's action? A Respect B Seff-reliance C Co-operation D Self-employment How would Tebogo's action benefit her in the future? A Byhaving many friends B By having many children C By getting a good paying job D By getting married to a rich man Why is it important to understand other religions? It helps to maintain peace and harmony. It encourages people to depend on each other. It encourages competition among religious followers Ithelps to maintain same behaviour among followers. von> 9a Ago 47. & 50. 51. 52. How can parents ensure that their property is inherited by their children? A By writing a will B_ By informing relatives C _Byinvolving the police D By labelling their property Use the information below to answer question 48. “Do not lie” What is the importance of this ethical code? ‘A__ Itencourages believers to trust the Supreme Being. B__ It promotes protection of believer's property C___Itencourages faithfulness among believers. D It promotes self-reliance among believers, Which of the following government initiatives does not help the needy in Botswana? A. Internship programme B Backyard gardening © Oldage pension D Food baskets Why is playing an important part of children’s development? A Itrelieves them from duties. B__Itengages them in formal learning C___Ithelps them to learn interactive skils. D__ Itencourages them to be independent. Which of the following actions shows tolerance for other cultures? Dancing to local music Speaking other languages Cooking one's traditional food Respecting elders in a society vomD> Which of the following cultural practices may increase the spread of HIV and AIDS? Rainmaking ceremony Widow inheritance Paying bride price Child naming com> 1055. 56. |. Which of the following is a likely positive effect of protecting the environment? ‘A Peaceful living together of people and wildlife B Increase of carbon dioxide level in the air C Conservation of endangered spices D — Over-population of wild animals Read the information below and use it to answer question 54. Dikgang was offered a cigarette to smoke by his friends. He accepted because he did not want to be seen as a coward. Which of the following characteristics describes the action taken by Dikgang? A Proud B Confident C Compassionate D Lowself-esteem Use the symbol below to answer question 55. 4 What is the use of the symbol? A To cover food B For meditation C Toattract Gods D For offering to Gods Read the information below and use it to answer question 56. Keletso is a 12 year old girl who lost her parents. She lives with her aunt. Her aunt calls her bad names. Which of the following organisations can help Keletso? Childline Law Society Red Cross Society Survival International com> 1an 3 57. 58. 59. 60. Divine bones in African Traditional Religion are used for A storing medicine. B calling ancestors. C healing traditional doctors. D detecting patient's problems. How can a society help to fight juvenile delinquency? A Byplacing delinquents in rehabilitation B By removing delinquents from the village CC — Bymaking sure that delinquents are killed D__ Bygiving delinquents all that they demand How does the United Nations Security Council maintain world peace? A Bysupporting one of the warring factions B By sending troops to fight warring factions C _ Byallowing landmines to be planted during war D__ Bysending peace keeping forces to war zones What is the purpose of worship in Christianity? To glorify the saints To honor the Supreme Being To socialize with church members To celebrate different festivals in the church oow> 12