2022 BECE RME Questions and Answers to Watch: Don’t ignore these and regret

The 2022 BECE RME Questions and Answers provided here are likely examination questions for candidates. The first set of questions come with answers followed 14 questions without answers.

2022 BECE RME Questions and Answers to Watch: Don’t ignore these questions and regret

Write on the Parable of the sower according to the Bible.

A sower went out to sow seeds. As he sowed, some of the seeds fell by the way side, and it was trampled upon, and the birds of the air ate it.
Some other seeds fell upon a rock, and as soon as it germinated, it withered away; because it lacked moisture since there roots were not deep enough in the ground.
Other seeds fell among thorns, and as the seeds germinated and grew, the thorns choked them Others fell on good ground / fertile soil, grew up, and bore fruits in hundredfold, sixtyfold, and thirtyfold

(b) Interpret the parable of the sower

 The seed is the Word of God
 The sower represents preachers of the Word of God
 The seeds that fell by the wayside that were eaten by the birds represent the devil stealing away the Word of God from those who hear the word of God and don‟t understand it.
 The seeds that fell on rocks represent those that receive the word of God with joy, believe it for a while but give up or fall away when they face tribulation, persecution or temptation.
 The seeds that fell among thorns represent those who hear the word of God, but are choked by the cares of this world, riches and pleasures of life.
 The seeds that fell on good ground represent those who hear the word of God with a good heart, keep it and apply it in their lives

(c) Give five moral lessons that can be learned from the parable

i. We must be doers of the Word of God and not hearers only
(ie, we must apply the Word of God to our lives after we have heard it)

ii. We must obey our parents, teachers and elders and follow their guidance.

iii. Whatever we are taught in school or at home, we must ensure that we understand it very well, in order to apply it properly.

iv. We must practically apply the education we are given in school and at home.

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Question 2:

[a] Describe how the Muslim prayer (Salat) is performed

The ablution (wuzu) must be performed before every salat
The prayer session comprises a number of movements / positions.
Each movement is always preceded by the phrase „Allahu Akbar‟ (God is Great).
This indicates to followers of the prayer that the leader is about to make the next movement.

Takbir (Starting position)
Muslims face towards the Qibla in Mecca and make the intention to pray. To begin the act of prayer, they say ‘Allahu Akbar’ meaning God is great, raising the hands to the ears or shoulder.

Qiyaam (Standing position)
Muslims place their right hand over their left on their chest or navel while in the standing position. A short supplication glorifying God and seeking His protection is read.

Qiraat (Recitation from Quran)
Muslims recite Surah Al Fatiha, which is the first chapter in the Qur’an. Verses from any another chapter are then recited.

Ruku (Bowing position)
The Muslim bows down, putting the hands on the knees and says ‘glory be to God, the Most Great’, three times.

Qiyaam (Standing position)
While moving into the upright position, Muslims recite ‘God listens to the one who praises Him’ and
while in the standing position, ‘To God belongs all praise’ then is recited. ‘God is Great’ is recited again.
Hands are loosely at the sides this time.

Sujud (Prostrating position)

Sujud means to prostrate. While in the prostration position ‘Glory be to God, the Most High’ is repeated three times. Palms, knees, toes, forehead and nose must be the only body parts touching the ground.

Qa’da-i-Akhira (Sitting position)
‘God is Great’ is recited while moving to the sitting position. Muslims pause here for a few seconds, either staying silent, or reciting a shorter prayer. ‘God is Great’ is recited once more as the sujud position is taken again.

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Sujud (Prostrating position)
This sujud is the same as the first one.
After reciting ‘Glory be to God, the Most High’, one ‘raka’ah’, or unit is complete.

Tashahhud
After saying God is Great, Muslims return to the sitting position. They recite a set number of short prayers in Arabic, praising God, and sending peace on the Prophet. They repeat the declaration of faith, raising the forefinger of their right hand, in order to act as a witness.

They then ask God to bestow blessings and peace upon Prophet Abraham and his family, and ask for the same for Prophet Muhammad. Finally, Muslims ask for forgiveness and mercy, and ask God to bless them and their children until the Day of Judgement.

Peace to the right

To end the prayer, Muslims first turn their face to the right saying ‘Peace be upon you, and the mercy
and blessings of Allah.’  (This is said to the Angels who Muslims believe accompany each human being to record their actions)

Peace to the left
‘Peace be upon you, and the mercy and blessings of Allah’ is repeated turning to the left side now. (Muslims believe the Angel on the right side records all good actions and thoughts, while the one on the left records all bad actions.)

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(b) Benefits of ablution (wuzu)

• It prepares the mind for prayer (salat)
• It ensures purity of the body – by the washing with water
• It helps the blood circulatory system to function properly – by the massage of the body in the process
• It helps with normal breathing – by the cleaning of the nostrils
• It helps with correct functioning of the central nervous system – through the stimulation
• of the blood flow by massaging.
• It helps to prevent skin infections – by the washing away of germs from the body
• It helps to prevent early aging or the formation of wrinkles by maintaining the electrostatic balance of the body through the application of water.
  

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Try the following likely examination questions

1.  Give any five Symptoms of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
2. Give five effects of AIDS on the community
3. Explain Jesus’ teaching on salt and light in the Sermon on the Mount
4. List any five forms of greetings in your community.
5. Give four moral benefits that can be derived from greeting.
6. Describe the early life of Prophet Mohammed
7. Give any five  moral lessons that can be learnt from his life
8. Identify the stages one has to pass through to show repentance
9. Why repentance is necessary
10. What is Puberty?
11. Give four importance of this rite to the people in your community
12. Explain any five types of Christian prayers
13. The importance of this rite to the people in your community
14. Give five reasons why Christians pray.