NEL EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX

EXAMINATION.

R.M.E 2
Essay and Objective
1hour 45mins
1&2

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2ND TERM EXAMINATION/ 2ND MOCK - MARCH 2024

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EXAMS.
R.M.E 2 [100 marks]

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 Answer paper 2 in your answer booklet and paper 1 in the objective test answer sheet
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 Paper 1 will last 35mins.
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 Basic 8

1. Muslims last respect to the dead is by………………………………………

A. Burying with a coffin B. Dressing the corpse C. Offering Janazah D. Sacrificing a ram

2. It is believed that burying the dead with money helps him to

A. Pay his debtors in the spiritual world B. Pay for his fare to cross to the river to the other world.
C. Take care of his needs. D. Pay the ancestors for welcoming him.

3. The water and wine given to a child during naming ceremony signifies A. Faithfulness B.
Respect. C. Obedience D. Truthfulness
4. The most important rite in an Islamic marriage is the ……………………. A. Presentation
of household utensils to the bride. B. Payment of dowry. C. Celebration of the marriage
feast. D. Delivery of wedding sermon

5. A naming ceremony gives the new born baby A. a position in the

family. B. a home to stay C. reunion with the community. D. identity in the family

6. Palm Sunday is celebrated to mark the…………..

A. Birth of Jesus Christ. B. Joyful journey of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
C. The death of Jesus Christ. D. Out pouring of the Holy Spirit

7. The importance of performing funeral rites is to….. A. help the death to

join the ancestors. B. avoid more deaths in the family. C. opens the way for the dead to go to
heaven D. enable the dead to resurrect on the last day.

8. A person cannot qualify to be an ancestor if he…. A. Had many wives.

B. Had many children C. Was very unpopular D. Committed suicide.

9. The patriarch described as a “great man of faith” was………………… A. Jacob B.

Moses C. Abraham D. David

10. An Akan girl qualifies for puberty rites when…….. A. She is between the
ages of fifteen and seventeen years. B. Her breast develops. C. She first experience her menses.
D. She first become pregnant

11. Which of the following is not a cause of teenage pregnancy? A. Curiosity and
ignorance. B. Peer pressure C. Low moral standard. D. Effective parental care

12. A dead person is not regarded as an ancestor if he or she…………………… A. Lived for more than
forty years. B. Died through an accident. C. Married and had many children.
D. Died while defending his community.

13. Marriage had a good chance of succeeding if the A. Couples are

from the same town. B. Man has a lot of money. C. Couple understand each other.
D. Woman is beautiful

14. To live a chaste life one must ………………………. A. Be obedient. B.

Avoid drug abuse. C. Speak the truth. D. Avoid casual sex

15. Dirges are sung during…………………………. A. Harvesting. B.

Outdooring C. Funeral. D. Festivals.

16. As a child, your duties include all these except. A. fetching water.
B. Weeding the compound. C. Preparing meals D. Paying fees
17. Unhappiness in marriage occurs when couples……. A. Come from the same
background. B. Share similar values and ideas. C. Pursue personal interest.
D. Accept each other’s family

18. The Ga's introduces the child to rain and earth during outdooring ceremony by……….. A. Placing the child on
the ground three times. B. Lifting the child to the sky three times. C. Pouring corn-wine libation to ancestors.
D. Throwing water on the roof to trickle onto the child on the floor

19. The name Moses means……………………………. A. Washed in water.

B. Abandoned in water. C. Drawn out of water D. Baptized in water

20. Muslims fast in the month of Ramadan in order to A. Save food. B.

Guard against evil. C. Keep the body fit. D. Honour the poor and needy

21. Undergoing puberty rites is important because it …………………………………………….

A. Makes one acceptable in the community. B. Identifies one with the ancestors. C. Helps one to
acquire wealth. D. Promotes chaste life

22. God’s omniscience implies that He……………. A. Loves His

children. B. Protects His people C. Knows whatever we do D. Forgives us our sins

23. Dipo is a traditional……………………… A. Form of

worship. B. Puberty rites. C. Naming ceremony D. Marriage rite

24. The reason for Zakat is to……………… A. Cater for the

needy. B. Offer sacrifice to Allah C. Spread the religion of Islam D. Celebrate the Eid festival

25. The most significant sign of puberty among girls is the……………………………. A. Development of
breast. B. Growth of pubic hair. C. Beginning of menstruation.
D. Broadening of hips

26. …………. Is the name given to the naming ceremony among the Ga(s) A. Dinto. B.
Kpodzienro. C. Vihehedego. D. Baala

27. Which of the following is not a stage in the life that make up the life cycle? A. Puberty rites.
B. Death rite. C. Witchcraft. D. Birth.

28. When things go wrong with our lives, we must blame…………………….. A. Our parents B.
Ourselves. C. Our peers. D. Our family.

29. Mount Calvary was the place where Jesus……… A. Was crucified.
B. Was transfigured. C. Ascended to heaven. D. Preached his last sermon

30. Islam recommends early marriage in order to…. A. Avoid child

abuse. B. Receive award from Allah. C. Avoid fornication D. Promote polygamy

31. The first of five Muslim prayers is. A. Asr. B. Zuhr.

C. Maghrib. D. Fajr

32. Giving money to a person to influence a decision is A. Corruption.

B. Cheating. C. Embezzlement. D. Bribery.

33. The first pillar in Islam is the belief in A. oneness B. angels

C. prophets D. revealed books
34. The institution of authority in the society ensures A. Peace and
order B. Good moral lives. C. Respect for elders D. A healthy environment

35. To the traditional believer, the change from the physical to spiritual life occurs through …………….. A. naming B.
birth C. death D. puberty

36. In the book of Genesis the world created in …….. A. 6 days B. 3

days C. 5 days D. 7 days

37. God saved the believers from the flood through A. Abraham
B. Noah C. Moses D. Joseph

38. In Islam a Muslim must offer prayers ……….. A. six times

B. three times C. four times D. five times

39. One reason for obeying God is A. to show

loyalty B. it brings unity C. it brings respect D. to get money

40. What is the name given the wedding performed in Islam? A. Walima
B. Wali C. Nickah D. Mayarafi

ANSWER FOUR IN TOTAL

Answer only one question from this part

1 a. Describe briefly how naming ceremony is performed among the Akans. b. Mention
four (4) importance of naming ceremony.

2 a. Briefly describe how death rites are performed among Muslims. b. List five
(5) causes of death in our community.

Answer at least one question from this part

3 a. What is meant by puberty rite?
b. Explain four (4) importance of puberty rites. c. Mention
five (5) physical changes that occur in an adolescent girl.

4 a. What is marriage?
b. Give four (4) importance of marriage in our community. c.
List five (5) ways to sustain a lasting marriage.

Answer at least one question from this part

5 a. Explain the following Islamic terms.

(i) Ablution. (ii) Tayammum.
(ii) Salat. (iv) Ghusl
b. Mention three (3) things that spoils Ablution c. State three
(3) importance of Ablution d. Give any three
occasions where libation is offered

6 a. Discuss five types of sacrifice in the Ghanaian traditional society b.

State five traditional acts of worship