Std7 RME Test 1

Which of the following is a Christian religious festival?
1. Christmas
2. Dikgafela
3. Wesak
4. Holi
Believers worship God through ancestors in ________________.
1. Buddhism
2. Christianity
3. Bahai faith
4. African Traditional religion
Which religion was founded by Guru Nanak?
1. Christianity
2. Buddhism
3. Hinduism
4. Sikhism
Which of the following statements is false about religious?
1. Worship is a central activity in religions
2. Teachings are features of religion
3. Religions are founded by women
4. Religions have sets of beliefs
Which of the following is true about myths?
1. They are historical facts
2. They are modern stories
3. They help to explain scientific theories
4. They help to explain the mysteries of life
Self-esteem can be described as how people __________________________.
1. see and understand themselves
2. compare themselves to others
3. see themselves in the mirror
4. feel about the environment
Which of the following statements defines autonomy?
1. the ability to lead a group
2. the ability to make one's own decisions
3. the ability to influence people to trust others
4. relying upon other people when making decisions
Which of the following would be a responsible way of handling inherited money?
1. giving the money to friends as loans
2. banking the money for profit making
3. burying the money underground
4. buying one's dream car
Which of the following is one of the ways in which religious leaders help to prevent the spread of HIV?
1. by offering prayers to married couples
2. by blessing believers who practise monogamy
3. by encouraging people to have many sexual partners
4. by encouraging people to practise abstinence before marriage
Which of the following can destroy relationships?
1. safe guarding secrets
2. showing kindness
3. being dishonest
4. being ugly
Which of the following shows a way in which the governement of Botswana cares for poor people?
1. by enabling them to stay in one part of the village
2. by giving them food rations and clothes
3. by employing them to work in farms
4. by training them in life skills
Dintwe's totem is kgabo. To which ethnic group in Botswana does he belong?
1. Bangwato
2. Bakwena
3. Bakgatla
4. Balete
Thato is lazy and selfish. How can she improve on her negative attitude?
1. through sharing and gossiping
2. through sharing and sympathising
3. by bullying others and working hard
4. by being generous and hard working
Which of the following religious practices is performed in Christianity, Islam and the Bahai Faith?
1. Baptism of new believers
2. praying two times a day
3. bathing before group worship
4. fasting for a certain period of time
The purpose of sharing the langar meal in the Sikh culture is to _____________________.
1. welcome new memebers in the religion
2. show believers' readiness to fight evil forces
3. express the believers faithfullness towards the Guru Granth Sahib
4. Show that men and women are equal before God.
Followers of African Traditional Religion in Botswana believe in ________________________.
1. disciples and God
2. ancestors and God
3. prophets and dikgosi
4. The Holy Spirit and saints
Which of the following is the purpose of corporal punishment?
1. to encourage wrong doers to respect set rules and laws
2. to give victims an opportunity to express their wishes
3. to make wrong doers to realise that they are not wise
4. to give the authorities a chance to display their anger
In which of the following religion are believers expected to know Arabic language?
1. Bahai faith
2. Buddahism
3. Hinduhism
4. Islam
Which of the following ethnic groups in Botswana uses an ant-Eater as a totem?
1. Batlokwa
2. Bakwena
3. Bangwato
4. Bakalanga
In which of the following religions are babies named in relation to the position of the stars at the time of their birth?
1. African Traditional Religion
2. Christianity
3. Hinduism
4. Sikhism
Which of the following rituals is associated with worship in Christianity?
1. spilling of traditional beer on the ground by believers before entering the temple
2. reading of the holy scriptures by a priest in front of the congregation
3. washing of hands and feet by all believers before prayer
4. lighting of candles in front of gods and goddesses
Which of the following structures within the traditional set-up in Botswana made sure that morals value were passed on to new generations?
1. the millitary and police force
2. the colonial government
3. the tribal authority
4. traditional doctors
Which of the following shows the importance of being cared for as a child?
1. it helps one to recognise capabilities of other people
2. it helps one to be become a responsible citizen
3. it encourages one to represent other people
4. it influences one to become an intermediary
Which of the following is one of the rights of children?
1. the right to play
2. the right to get married
3. the right to join the army
4. the right to be treated as adult
What does the Islamic law say about thieves?
1. they should be stoned until they die
2. their home hould be destroyed
3. they should be thrown into caves
4. their hands should be cut
What is the meaning of the crescent moon in Islam?
1. it is a sign of purity
2. it is a sign of forgiveness
3. it symbolises light and guidance
4. it symbolises the presence of Allah
Why is it important for people to understand themselves?
1. so that they can compete fairly
2. so that they can be loyal to others
3. so that they can work on their weaknesses
4. so that they can be successful in influencing others
How does the Christian ritual of baptism symbolise identity?
1. by enabling new believers to receive the holy spirit
2. by enabling new believers to associate themselves with religion
3. by enabling new believers to wash their sins in water
4. by ensuring that everone who is baptised does not go back to bad habits
Which of the following is encouraged through home and community based care?
1. fellowship
2. faithfulness
3. compassion
4. employment
Choosing to be free from sin and having a relationship wit God is called?
1. salvation
2. prophecy
3. resurrection
4. comfirmation