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THE Wf,ST AS'RICAN EXAMTNATIONS COT}NCIL

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P{:2021 RELIGIOUS AND \{ORAL EDUCATION 1 45 rninutes

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Do not oper iltis l:ooklet urtlil \.'oti itre tolci to iio so. While y6y nre y,ailittg, read and cbserte the
./bltr:n,ing iitslriti'litt;ts corefuil\,. Il\ite tou' name cnti index nurnber ln ink in the s{)aces provided
ithore.
The ltuper x'ill last 15 minutes.

Aruswer zll the questions oru your O|jective Tesl an,swer sheet.

1. Use 28 pencilthroughout.
2. Ou the ple-prir"rted anslver sheet, check that the following details are correctly printed:
Your surname follo\a,ed by your other names, the Szlbject Nam-e,yaur Index Numher,
Centre Numlser and the Paper Code"
3. in the hoxes marked Cclzdidnte l{umbe\ Centre Numbet and Paper Code, reshade each of
ihe sliar-lert spaces.
4. An exenrple is given belos'. This is fbr a candiiate rvhose rraixe is Ellen Akua GARIBA.
ller inclcx nuruber is 7723 81i 88 ani she is *'ritirq the examination ar Centre !{umber 77?34.
Sht is cfleriirq R.eligicut tmd ]'foroi Etlutoriitrt 1 and the i3aper d'ode is 0221.
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BASIG EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATTOTII
OBJECTIVE ANSWER SHEET
CAhIDIDATE NAlvtE: ailD rE-T.
AR-IBA ELLEN AKUA R.EL}GIOUS AND ]\,IORAL EDUCATION I

l, Use 28 pencil, Press firm{y, _vour

2, Answel eoch question 5y choosing one 4, lf oni),Ioi-]r el+,ernalive cnswers cre glven
erter cnd then, shode thtough the lette{ for eoch question, iEnore ihe ie11er E.
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Ansv,er all questions.

Each question is followed by faur options lettered A to D. Find the coryect option for each
queslion and shade ir pencil on your ons]vter sheet the answer space which l:ears the sarue letter as
tlte option you have chosen. Give only one onsu:er /o each quesl.ion. An exatnpl.e is given below.

The last book of the Bible is

The Gospel according to St. Johir.
B. The Epistle to the Romans.
C. The Revelation of St. John.
D. T'he Epistle of Jude.

The cotect {mswer r The Revelation of Sr John, which is lettercd C ad therefore cmswel
space C wauld be shaded.
=B= r- rD=
Think carefully bsfor. yotr shade rhe answer spaces; erdse corupletelt,any answer y'ou vish
to change.

Do ali rough work cn this question paper.

Nou* ttnswer the f'olir;v,ing questiot;s.

1. God iE otnnipctent irecar.e H-

A. c.',::r', ,i -, - '_:
B.
C.
D.

D.

J, God's patience is ref'lected in a person's life when he or she

A, dep*nds on hin:.
B. flees from sin.
C. shor.vs kindness to others.
D. takes time in d,:ing things.

A
+- 'l"lie Ewe call God 'Marl,r-r' rvhich rneans
A. dependable.
ti. hol;.,.
greatest.
D. omniscient.

5. Prophet Muhammed (SAW) encouraged Muslims to keep away from forbidden things in order to
avoid punishment.
rI gain respect fiom others.
C. receive gcod things.
1J" obtain forgivoness.
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Ansv,er all questions.

Each question is followed by faur options lettered A to D. Find the coryect option for each
quesliott and shade in pencil on your onslrer sheet the answer space which bears the sarue letter as
tlre option you have chosen. Give only one {fisu'er lo each quesl.ion. An exarnpl.e is given below.

The last book of the Bible is

A. The Gospel according to St. John.
B. The Epistle to the Romans.
C. The Revelation of St. John.
D. The Epistle af Jude.

The cotect {mswer rs The Revelation of SL John, which is lettercd C erd therefore (mswel
space C would be sluded-
E.{= ED=
=B=
Think carefully before you shade the answer spflces; erase camplete.ly any answer you wislz
to change.
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Do all rough work on tlzis question pap€r

Now answer the following questions.

I . God is omnipotent because He

A.
B.
C.
D.

D.

J. God's patience is reflected in a person's life when he or she

A, dep*nds on hin, .
B. ilees from sin.
C. shor.vs kindness to others"
D. takes time in d,:ing things.

A
+- 'l"lie Ewe call Cod 'Mas.u' rvhich rneans
A. der,endable.
tj. hol;.,.
greatest.
D. omniscient.

5. Prophet Muhammed (SAW) encouraged Muslims to keep away from forbidden things in order to
A. avoid punishment.
rI gain respect fiom others.
C. receive gcod things.
1J" obtain forgivoness.
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tr. The -\iuezzin Adhan in Islam is respected because lie
A. is a teacher in lslam.
B. keeps the mosque clean.
C. leads Muslims in prayers.
D. summons Muslims up for prayers.

7. According to Jesus, the meek are blessed because they shall

A. be called sons of God.
B. be comforled.
C. inherit the earth.
D. see God.

8. Okomfo Ano\ye planted a sword at

A. Adum.
B. Bantama.
C. Kejetia"
D. Taio.

9. Christiaris celebrate Easter to remember Jesus'

A. ascension.
B. birth.
C. burial.
r-\ resurrection.

10. The festival celebr'ated to nrark the triurnphant entry of Jesus iuto Jerusalem is known as
A. r\scension day.
B. Easler Sundar,.
C. Good Friday.
D. Palm Sunday.

li. During traditional iestiv'als. the cultural life of a people is best revealed
A. ufien spirits possess people.
B. on the durbar da1.
C. when riflrais are performeci.
D. in the room of tlre sacred stools.

1'' A basket, bruom and cutlass shown to a baby during an outdooring ceremony symbolizes
A. bravery.
B. hard work.
C. responsibili5,.
D. huthfulness.

13. One of the emotional changes at puberty is

A. increase in body weight.
B. intelligence.
C. persistentcrying.
D. rebellion.

1{. The first stage in marriage starts when

A. a woman's family accepts a man's proposal.
B. parents of both parties agree on date of marriage.
C. the engagement ceremony is performed.
D. the man pays the bride weaith.
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15. T'he pillar of confession of faith in Islam is known as
A. Ihran.
B. Khalimat Shahada.
C. Tarawih.
D. Sawm.

16. The initiation rite of Christians after baptism is known as

A. confirmation.
B. ordination.
C. Holl'Communion.
D. Holymatrirnonl.

L7. Standing bare-chested rvhen offering libation denronstrates

A. authorit],and porver to the spirits.
B. lear and respect for the gods.
C. hard rvork and love for the gods.
n puritl'and simpiicif of the believer.

18. Allahu Akbdr is recited during sclril when worshippers

fbld air:rs over their chests.
-D, raise hands towards tl:eir ears.
C. tura their heads iell and right.
n wipe hands over their faces.

19. Students dress decently wl,en ihey

A. expose their underr..,'ears "
B. fasten their beits ioosely.
C. leave their shoes unlaced.
D. tuck in their shi*s.

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21. Tiie best $ar tire -, r'Li:h i::r ,1i a:J :a.'.,.:-- . l :l:l-. -:'a - -:--:- -- : -i -

A. acquiring sex education.

B. abstaining frorn sex.
C" having one sex pafiner.
D" usingcondoms.

22. One effeci of HNIAIDS on the ccmnrutriq'is

A. Ioss of productive lives.
B. ioss of propern.
C. poor blood transfusion.
D. reduction in chastitv.

23. In traditionai society. the bee is seen as an example ot

A. commitment.
B. hard work.
C. strength.
D. unit3,.
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24. Which of the followirig atritudes is not approved in the
eur,an?
A. Courage
B. Humilin
C. Retaliation
D. Stcatll actncs5

25. The book of Proverbs teaches that pride goes with shame while humility
goes with
A. favttur.
B. i_enorance.
C. r'epruach.
D. u,isdom.

rl e sirth comnrardnrent ir: the Bibre warns christians not to

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j r;iabiiitation.
a. retribution.
D revenge.

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One sure-way of showing repentance is to
A. avcid repeating mistakes committed.
B. discuss the offence with a friend.
C. show love to your enemy.
D. studSr the scriptures very well.

30. $/hen an individual is not able to follow the acceptable behaviours

of society, the person is
-said to be
{. dishonoured.
B Cisobedient.
r-. immoral.
-l untaithful.

31. People abuse substances because they

A. want happiness.
B- are ignorant.
C- \f,.ant to overcome problems.
D. Eant to revenge.

32 - stich ofthe following attitudes promote good family relationship? Being

A. defemivemdzupportive.
B- selfishandhardworking.
C. obedicntandrespectful.
D. impolitehrsincere.
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33. Punishments are instituted in order
A. provide knowledge to offenders'
B. inflictPains on PeoPle'
C. check misdeeds of PeoPle'
D. show love for PeoPle'

a command of God?
34. Which of the following options is
A. ComPortment
B. CourtesY
C. Obedience
D. RelationshiP

35. Whichofthefollowingbehavioursleadstopeacefulco-existenceinsociety?
A. Appreciationofothers'religion
B. BeingobedienttoParents
C. Regular worshiP ofGod
D. Runningerrands for authorities
36. Human beings work in order to
A. receive God's blessing'
B. live long on earth'
C. get Prornotion'
D. earn aliving'

31. Budget planning helps the idividual to

A. br+''expeosivethingr
B. comoleryeodiure
C- eErtr-mffe Eq,-"
D. s:rr€ mfie ines bds
38. Trme omciolm b b:* dffi-d tl-ft sirfbd&
A. Psrrot-
B. c,\;
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D. eagle'

used rthe:r
39. Leisure time is profitably
A. one attends classes reguiartY'
B. good sales are made'
C. relaxation takes Piace'
D. joumeYs are made'

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'Ihe Catholic Youth Organization.was established
40. tertiary level'
A. "Ou"ut" tft" yoi'tt' up to thechurch'
for the
B. fight crusade u'ars
C. serve the PoPe in the Vatican' serr"ed'
D. ttu"t' t'o* to serve and not to be

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 CANDIDATE'S NAME

INDEX NUMBER SIGNATI]RE

DATE:

THtr WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNC{L

GHANA

PC 20:1 RELIGIOUS AND MGE.AL EDUCATION 2 i hour

[60 marks]

Drnscrrol{s ro CANoIDATES For Examiner's

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l. In rlie spaces provided above, insen your Name" Full iniiex Number Question
normal Signature and the Date of Examination. Number Mark

2. \!'r'ite on both sides cf the paper unless otherwise instructed on ttre

question paper.

J. Bcgin eacir An-q\ry-er-to r, qttestion on a fresh page. Leave trvo lines

li:tri.c;er ansuiers where these are sub-sections io the same question-

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questions are in three sections; A, B and C. Answer three questions
ii, all. ;liocsing cne qlrestion from each section.

J. \;r:lite ihe **ml:er of earh qucstion at the top of rach page.

6. Under no circumstanee should you lvork on any ather pap€r or

a teer any part of the booklet. The question paper rviil be coilected at the
end of the test.

7. 'i\,'rite in the space provided belou,, the NUMBERS OF THE

QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ANSWER-ED in the order in which you
have rvritten them.

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Papsn 2 I hour
Essay
[60 marks]

This paper consists of three sections: A, B and C. Ansv,er three questions only, choosing one
question Ji"om each section.

All questions cawy eqttal marks.

Ansu,er all the questions iu your answer bookl"et.

Creclit will he girten for clarilt o.f expression and orderlr, presenicttion of material.

SpcxouA
Rar,rcroN

Answer oae question only from this section.

1. (s) State four reasons for protecting the environment. [8 narks]

(rt Explain four ways by whieh one can protect the environment. [12 marks]

/.. (a) Narrate the Parable of the Dishonest Steward. [1i marks]

ie) State three moral lessons that can be learnt fiom the prarable. 16 rnarksl

3. {a) Describe how an animal sacrifice is made in dre traditional srxien- [a marks]

ft) Stat€ thre beaefits of offering sacrifices. [6 marks]

Sr,crtoN B
h4crial Llpr

Answer tne questior only from thi.s sectloti.

4. (c) Explain four reasons for rvhich people shorv comportment. [12 marks.]

(ei Cutiine four ways of componing oneself when provoked. [8 rnarks]

s. ia) State four deeds that attract rervards" [8 marks]

(e) Explain five reasons tbr which God punishes people. f 12 marksl
6- {") Explain the term self-medicalion.
14 marksl

{b) List three examples of each of the foilowing substances:

(i) Common drugs; [3 marks]
(ii) Stimulants.
[3 marks]

{c) Outline four challenges associated with seltmedication. i 10 marksl

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Artsv;er one questioru only Jront this sectiott.

7. {a} State fou r efiects o i Ii ea lthl, lami 11. re lati on sh i p. [8 marks.i

ib) Explain four reasons lor which children should perform their responsibilities
in the family.
[12 marks]

8. ta) Explain the tenn budget. [4 marks]

{b) Enumerate any three steps in planning a budget. [6 marks]

(c) In rvhat four ways can savings benefit tl"re individual?

110 marksl

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5- (a) Explain the term self-m.edication. [4 marks]

(b) List three examples of each of the following substances:

(i) Common drugs; [3 marks]
(ii) Stimulants. 13 marksl

k) Outline four challenges associated u,ith seltmedication. [10 marks]

Srcrron C
Socral Lrre

Ans.,yer one questior only ./rom this section-

7. {a) State fo u r effects o1' I realthl,' l'am i 11 re I ati onsh i p. [8 marks]

(e) Explain four reasons for which children should perlorm their responsibiiities
in the famitry. [12 marks]

8. (a) Explain the tenn budget. [4 marks]

{.b) Enumerate any three steps in planning a buCget. [6 marks]

(c) In u4rat four ways can savings benefit the individual? I l0 marltsl

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Answer oae question only from tkis section.

1. {s) State four reasons f,or protecting the environment. [8 marks]

(D) Explain four ways by which one ean protect the environment. 112 marksl

2. {a) Narrate the Parable of the Dishonest Srew,ard. tl4 marksl

{6) State three moral lessons that ean be learnt rrtrrn &e Farah}e. [6 marks]

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lnswer tne queslior only fi"om this sectiaru.

4. (or) Explain four reasons fbr which people shorv comportment. [12 marks]

(bi Outline four wa1,'s of componing oneself when provoked. [8 marks]

s. ia) State four deeds that attract rewards. [8 marks]

( l,) Explain {ive reasons fbr rvhich God punishes people. 112 marksl