RME BASIC EIGHT
PERFOMANCE TES
MARKING SCHEME
PAPER 1
OBJECTIVE TEST [60 MARKS]
Answer all questions
1. Which of the following proverbs explains the need to relate well with others?
A. Tasty soup draws seat
B. Perspire to eat
C. Make hay while the sun shine
D. A word to a wise is enough
2. In which year was Afrikania mission founded by Okomfo Damoah?
A. 1972
B. 1982
C. 1992
D. 2002
3. Which of the following explains why indigenous Ghanaians do not point their left
finger to their hometown?
A. It is against the will of the gods
B. It a sign of disrespect
C. It can lead to confusion
D. There’s a penalty for doing that
4. The belief in reincarnation is best expressed in which of the following oral traditions?
A. Akan myth about creation
B. Ewe myth about creation
C. Dagomba tales about their migration
D. Ga naming ceremony
5. A significant characteristic of an indigenous worshipper is
A. the use of crucifix in worship
B. the use of amulet for protection
C. offering kola nut to his guests
D. the practice of polygamy
6. Which of the following titles describe God as the rock of ages?
A. Mawu
B. Blema Tesaa
C. Adenyinaasutifo
D. Nawalana
7. Which of the following attributes of God shows that He rules the world?
A. Omnipotence
B. Omnipresent
C. Sovereign
D. Eternal
8. Which chapter of the Qur’an can Muslims find the Al Ikhlas
A. 4
B. 10
C. 112
D. 114
9. Which of the following explains the reasons for the expulsion of Adam and Hawa
from paradise according to the Qur’an?
A. To gain experience from the world
B. Their disobedience
C. Their refusal to maintain their home
D. To make them submit to the will of Allah
10.The pillars of Islam refer to practices while the articles of faith in Islam refer to
A. Teachings of Prophet Mohammed
B. Sayings of Prophet Mohammed
C. Beliefs of Islam
D. Laws of Islam
11.The last five odd days in the month of Ramadan is significant to Muslims because
A. The revelation of the Holy Qur’an began on one of days
B. The history of Islam is revealed on those days.
C. Prophet Mohammed migrated to Medina during that time
D. Islam is founded on those days
12.Which sacred place in Islam was discovered by Abdul Mutalib, the grandfather of
Prophet Mohammed?
A. The Zamzam well
B. The Mount Arafat
C. The Ka’aba
D. The state of Ihram
13.The Tawhid is expressed in which pillar of faith in Islam?
A. Shahada
B. Salat
C. Zakat
D. Sawn
14.What makes a Jumah Salat unique from other daily Salat is that
A. It is strictly congregational
B. It has two Rakat
C. It is observed at noon
D. It is observed on Friday
15.A devotional act in which phrases or prayers are repeated to make sure the worshipper
always remembers Allah
A. Watr
B. Dhikr
C. Du’a
D. Shaf
16.Filial responsibility includes all the following except?
A. ensuring discipline
B. caring for your parents in their old age
C. providing security for your family
D. running of errands
17. A child has the right to refuse
A. Betrothal
B. Education
C. Medical care
D. food
18. Workers go on strike to
A. have some rest
B. demand better conditions of service
C. destroy company property
D. attend political rallies
19.All the following are beliefs of the Christian in the Apostle creed except
A. Jesus Christ
B. Holy spirit
C. Resurrection
D. Predestination
20.In traditional society, the parrot is seen as a symbol of
A. commitment
B. hard work.
C. eloquence
D. unity.
21.Which of the following activities constitute filial responsibilities?
A. Ensuring discipline
B. Provision of food
C. Provision of shelter.
D. Seeking the welfare of your parents.
22.Which of the following actions can attract punishment?
A. Paying attention to advice.
B. Encouraging friends to learn hard
C. Following friends to religious meetings
D. Leaving class at will to eat
23.Which of the following factors can promote good living?
A. Broken homes
B. Immoral practices
C. Peer pressure
D. Responsible parenthood
24. The revelation of the whole Qur’an took.
A. 23 years.
B. 24 years.
C. 25 years.
D. 26 years.
25.Good working habits includes all the following except
A. honesty.
B. reliability.
C. commitment.
D. faith.
26.Christian worship includes all the following except
A. drumming.
B. clapping.
C. sacrifice.
D. libation.
27.The third Islamic prayer is……
A. Asr.
B. Zuhr.
C. Fajr.
D. Maghrib.
28.Which of the following serves as an intermediary to God during traditional worship?
A. Lesser gods
B. Divines
C. Dwarfs
D. Herbalist
29.Whose duty is to provide shelter for the family?
A. Father
B. Mother
C. Uncle
D. Aunt
30.In the matrilineal home, the head of the family is the
A. father.
B. aunt.
C. uncle.
D. mother.
31.What is the term given to the relationship between our parents?
A. Blood
B. Affinity
C. Biological
D. Adoption
32.Who are the "poor in spirit" according to the teachings of Jesus Christ?
A. Those cannot afford necessities of life
B. Those who are not self-seeking
C. Those who are ambitious
D. Those who are vulnerable
33.The term Sanhedrin as mentioned in the Bible describes
A. a group of people in a meeting in land
B. a group of lawmakers in Israel
C. a council of Jews led by the high Priest.
D. a council of Levites
34.Adam called Eve woman because she
A. was the author of woes.
B. caused the fall of man.
C. was taken out of man.
D. was condemned to suffering
35.Where did Jesus live after his return from Egypt?
A. Bethlehem
B. Capernaum
C. Gethsemane
D. Nazareth
36.What is the significance of the tenth commandment?
A. To control lust and envy
B. To protect human life
C. To encourage independence
D. To show respect to God
37.Where in the Bible can the Lords’ prayer be found?
A. Mathew 5
B. Mathew 6
C. Mathew 25
D. Mathew 15
38.The last six laws in the Ten Commandment are centered on
A. Respect for human life
B. Reverence to God
C. Relationship with our fellow humans
D. Love for God and our neighbour
39.On which Jewish celebration was instituted to mark the victory of Jews over the
Egyptians?
A. Palm Sunday
B. Feast of the tabernacle
C. Feast of the Passover
D. Feast of the Unleavened bread
40.Common energy source in Ghana which has negative impact on the natural
environment
A. Liquefied Petroleum Gas
B. Biogas
C. Electricity
D. Wood and charcoal
41.The religious worship characterized by the use utterances with no meditation is
A. Traditional worship
B. Islamic worship
C. Christian worship
D. Liturgical worship
42.Which quality must a witness of an Islamic marriage possess?
A. Tolerance
B. Caring
C. Wealthy
D. Irreproachable
43.One of the characteristics of the African Traditional Religion is that it…….
A. has no written document.
B. has common beliefs and practices.
C. was established by a powerful African.
D. regards God and Jesus as the Centre of worship.
44.Which of the following shows that one is improperly dressed?
a. Tucking the shirt.
b. Wearing the belt at the proper place.
c. no combing the hair neatly.
d. Polishing the shoes every day.
45.The Akan attributes of God which says He is “Ototrobonsu” means God is the giver of …
a. life.
b. food.
c. sunshine.
d. rain.
46.In Islam, what is known as “siifat’?
a. Death
b. Angles
c. Attributes
d. Judgement Day
47.The sacrifice which signifies a spiritual cleansing and rebirth in Christianity is known
as…………
a. evangelism.
b. sermon.
c. communion.
d. baptism.
48.All those who took custody of Prophet Mohammed were happy with him, because he……
A. had a unique character.
B. was a hardworking young man.
C. was an orphan at a teacher age.
D. was prayerful.
49.Abstinence of sexual immorality means…
A. holiness.
B. God-fearing.
C. obedience.
D. chastity.
50.The proverb “A rolling stone gathers no moss’’ means………….
a. you should learn to forgive at all cost.
b. when you exercise patience, you can overcome every problem.
c. if you hurriedly take an action, you can overcome every problem.
d. we must work within time, since time does not wait for anyone.
51.When greeting a chief, a man is expected to
a. remove his sandals and lower his cloth.
b. put his hands back as he walks towards the chief.
c. raise his hands as he bows down.
d. stretch both arms towards the chief.
52.Hard work is most often crowned with …
a. success.
b. jealousy.
c. hatred.
d. failure.
53.One of the following diseases can be avoided if one leads a chaste life.
a. Malaria
b. Gonorrhea
c. Headache
d. Whooping cough
54.The traditional belief that the child needs no one to show him God means……….
A. God is with the child.
B. the child talks of God.
C. the child knows God.
D. God exists.
55. Boys and girls are to dress modestly and decently to show that they are
A. truthful.
B. Honest.
C. Courteous.
D. Brilliant.
56.Which of the following statement is termed as the ‘Golden rule’?
A. Love for God and country
B. Obedience to God at all times
C. Do unto others as you would have them do to you
D. Children obey your parents in the Lord
57.As light of the world, Jesus Christ taught his followers to help people
A. pray all the time
B. understand the word of God
C. make friends with people
D. pay tithe always
58.Who questioned Jesus Christ about who a neighbour means to a disciple?
A. An expert of the law
B. A fisherman
C. A zealot
D. A witness
59.Which of the following is not a moral challenge facing adolescents at puberty?
A. Teenage pregnancy
B. Irresponsible parenting
C. Ignorance
D. Negligence
60.What is the reason behind the ritual sacrifice of goat during the Dipo?
A. To cancel any misfortune in her womanhood
B. To prepare her spiritually
C. To ensure that all spiritual attacks are foiled
D. To seek the guidance of the god
Question One
a) In your view, to which rite is Sir Silas referring?
Puberty {4 marks}
b) In your opinion, state five emotional changes that occur during the rite
mentioned in (a) above.
Shyness and rebelliousness
Fear and worry
Negative peer pressure
They easily get angry
Development of the urge to have sex
They strive for their independence
Curiosity
{10 marks}
C. In what five ways is the rite significant to individuals?
It promotes or preserve the culture of the people
It helps to promote chastity
It inculcates values of adulthood into the initiates
It provides the opportunity for the initiates to gain blessings of their
deities.
It unites members of the extended family as they will meet often to
witness the rites.
{10 marks}
D. Mention four examples of the rite in Ghana.
Dipo (Krobo – girls),
Bragoro (Akan – girls)
Otofoshii (Ga – girls)
Iseyi (Akpafu girls in the central Volta)
Sodji-Wi (North Eastern Volta boys),
Baala (Sisala boys in Northern Region).
{4 marks}
Question two
a) Fiifi beat Amina but when the case was sent to Mr. Parker, he settled it amicably
with fairness.
Justice and fairness
{4 marks}
b) James is good to me. He helps me with his washed clothing and sometimes
dashes me with some money.
Kindness or Caring
{4 marks}
c) Pinto had to wait for hours before it reached his turn. He never got annoyed.
Patience
{4 marks}
